Our loving Brian Keith Nickelson departs our world to an epic journey to heaven. He leaves behind a daughter, Breauna and grandson Hezekiah. He was preceeded in death by his son Andreas. Brian, also known as “Breaun”, was born on February 22, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA to Hezekiah and Vivian...

Ronald Martin Pitts, age 71, of Astatula passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born April 3, 1950 in Dade City, FL and moved to Astatula in 1985 from Dade City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. After his military service, he became a postal carrier with the...

Girija Sreenivasalu Padmanabh MD, MPH, born on February 17, 1952 in Chitoor ; daughter of Manjam Sreenivasalu (Father) and Saladagu Chellamma(Mother). She completed her studies at Ethiraj College in Chennai, before enrolling in S.V. University and completing her medical degree in Tirupati, India....

Joseph A. Schmidt, age 86, of Tavares passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born April 27, 1935 in Harvard, IL and moved to Florida in 1978 from Illinois. He was a retired TV Repairman. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Post 76. He is survived by...

Grace Elizabeth Hipwell, 81, of Grand Island, FL, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born on December 29, 1940, in Jamaica, NY, to her parents: Irving and Alma Heinking. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making homemade greeting cards. She is survived by her children: Ruth (Ed) Purcell, Lori...

Judith Marie Ray, 77, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born on March 31, 1944, in Logansport, IN, to her parents: Herman and Dorothy Handy. Judith was a receptionist in the medical field. She enjoyed scrapbooking and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Leesburg,...

Raymond Newton Palmer Jr., age 78 passed away on January 17, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Linda for 60 years. Loving father of Douglas (Eryn) and Michael (Adrienne). Proud grandfather of Aric (Ismin), Seaver, Jacob, Connor, and step-grandson’s Alex and Tanner Cassity. Dear great...

Raymond Austin Dietrick, 94, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on January 14, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1927, in Lansing, MI, to his parents: Melvin and Ethel Dietrick. Raymond was a die maker for Oldsmobile and a member of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Capitol Heirs gospel...

David Simmons, 67, of Tavares, FL, passed away on January 12, 2022, in Orlando, FL. He was born on March 5, 1954, in Covington County, AL, to his parents: Henry and Rebecca Simmons. David worked at Mt. Dora Growers Cooperative for many years and later retired as a long-distance truck driver. He...

Joan Polka, age 83, of Tavares passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born July 4, 1938 in Chicago, IL and moved to Florida in 1999 from Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Polka of Tavares, FL; sons, Bryan Polka of Sealy, TX, Michael Polka of Chesterton, IN; nephews,...

Jody Ann Newman, 69, of Clermont, FL, passed away on January 10, 2022. She was born on October 21, 1952, in Orlando, FL, to her parents: James and Betty Grainger. Jody was a teacher and administrator in education and was past chairperson and current vice chairperson for the Florida Board of...

Donna M. Stephenson of Tavares Florida transitioned on January 9, 2022 at 59 years of age. Donna leaves behind a true soulmate, Steve, three wonderful children, Ashley, Christie, and Jay. Donna especially loved her 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, as well as her loving mother Elva,...