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Adalberto "Big Al" Rios Rivera
Aug. 12, 2023
Adalberto Rios Rivera of Tavares passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He was 79. He was born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico and moved to this area from Toms River, New Jersey in the early 1980’s. He was the owner of Rios Motors in Tavares until he retired. He was affectionately known as “Big Al” to...
Kathryn Arvilla Cleveland
Aug. 11, 2023
Kathryn "Arvilla" Cleveland, a young 88 passed away August 11, 2023 from a long bout with cancer. Even though she lost the war, she put up a terrific fight and her wonderful smile will be remembered by all. She served in the Army as a nurse, stationed in Vietnam in 1966-1967. Arvilla is survived...
James M. Dwyer
Aug. 06, 2023
James leaves behind a twin brother John Dwyer and a sister Charlette Argieri both reside in NJ, along with many nieces and nephews. James always had a soft heart for the elderly people and cats. He always took in stray cats and gave them loving homes. He was quick to help anyone in need, even if...
Donnell Rowe
Aug. 05, 2023
Mr. Donnell “Coach” Rowe age 76 of Astatula, Florida passed away Saturday August 5, 2023, in Tavares Fl. following an extended illness. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on August 10, 1946, to Reford and Atwell Rowe of Alapaha, Georgia. Mr. Rowe made his home in Astatula, Florida where he worked...
Jerome (Jerry) Muras
Aug. 03, 2023
Jerome (Jerry) Muras, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. He was the son of Loretta and Harry Muras, born in Gary, Indiana. He served as altar boy at Holy Angels in Gary. He graduated from Emerson High School and immediately entered the job market with U.S. Steel; during that time he was...
Brenda A. Little
Aug. 02, 2023
Brenda Gail Alexander LIttle, aged 74, residing in Mount Dora, Florida passed away on August 3, 2023. Brenda, born on September 11th, grew up in Orlando, Florida and attended Florida State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. She went on to make a career out of...
Marshel Lee Conway
Jul. 31, 2023
Marshel Lee Conway (Marty) passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2023, at the age of 67. Marshel will be missed by all that knew him. He retired from the Orlando Sentinel after twenty years. Marshel is survived by his ex-wife, Esther O'Connor Conway; son, William Marshall Conway; sister, Fancy...
Kathy Jane Stone
Jul. 30, 2023
Kathy Jane Wolbert Stone left this world peacefully during the morning of July 30th, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Her passing was due to complications from a cardiac event during a difficult recovery from pneumonia. Kathy was small in stature but mighty in presence. She lived...
Janice Dale Deeds
Jul. 18, 2023
Janice Dale Deeds, 79, of Tavares, FL, passed away July 18th, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas on May 13, 1944, and later moved to Mascotte, FL where she grew-up. She was married to Bobby Deeds on March 23rd, 1958, of 48 years. During her life she enjoyed spending...
Catherine Cress Aylor
Jul. 18, 2023
Catherine Cress Aylor, 91, of Tavares, FL, passed away on July 18, 2023. She was born in Burlington, KY, to her parents: Calvin and Lilly (Brumback) Cress. Catherine retired from the Lake County Health Department as Business Manager. She was a member of the Tavares Women’s Club; member of the...
Steven George Schwarz
Jul. 17, 2023
"On Monday, July 17th 2023, Steven George Schwarz of Eustis, FL, A loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away. He was 58 years old. Born to Elaine and Raymond Schwarz in The Bronx, New York. As a teenager, he relocated with his family to Tavares, Florida. He attended Tavares...
Gloria A. Jasinski
Jul. 16, 2023
Gloria Jasinski, 94, of Tavares, FL, passed away on July 16th, 2023. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 1st, 1929 to her parents: Bartolomeo and Amelia Lucchesi. She is survived by her children Daniel (Betty) Famularo and Cynthia Morgan, brother Casey (Lu) Lucchesi, and grandchildren Chris...