Catherine passed away on April 7, 2021 in Tavares, Florida at The Cove. She was born on October 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the oldest of 5 children and loved to sing. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY and then moved to the Los Angeles area when she was in her 20’s. She stayed in the Los...

James "Grahamcracker" Graham was a one of a kind, loving father and husband. He was an Engineer with the heart of a Poet. He was quick to smile, slow to anger, and could turn any stranger into a friend. He never met a rock that he didn't want to turn into a rock wall. He was most at home working...

John “Jack” Albert McMurrer of Deer Island, Tavares, Florida passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the age of 86 years. He was born in Hempstead, New York. John served a short time as a US Marine. He served as a police officer for the Nassau County Police Department for 20 years before...

Conrad Merrill passed away on Good Friday evening, April 2, 2021. He was 81. Originally from Elmont, New York, he moved to Florida to get out of the snow and cold and lived happily at Lakes at Leesburg for the last twenty years enjoying golf, softball, bowling and his many, many friends. Conrad...

On April 2, 2021, Donna Grodkiewicz, loving daughter, sister, grandchild, niece and friend, left this world unexpectedly, at the age of 54. Donna was born on February 6, 1967 in Newark, New Jersey. The daughter of Ronald and Paula Grodkiewicz. Donna was a graduate of Franklin High School in New...

Mervyn Riker passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior. His sister was at his side. Mervyn lived in Tavares, Florida with his adored wife, Carol, who preceded him in death on March 4, 2021. Mervyn was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was a Vietnam vet. He lived in Portland, Maine where...

James Michael (Jim) O’Dwyer James Michael O’Dwyer, age 66, passed away at his home peacefully on March 28, 2021, after an illness. He was born on July 20, 1954 to the late Middleton William and Elizabeth (Betty) Calais O’Dwyer in Miami, Florida. In 1980 he married Donna Chappelear in Miami,...

Janice F. Parent, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, cousin, companion and friend, left this world unexpectedly, at 84, on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Janice was born on April 28, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 28, 1936 to Mr. John and Olga Wojcik. Janice was...

John "John Boy" Wayne Smith, 77, of Tavares, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was a cement truck driver for over 40 years. Born in Ocilla, Georgia. John loved fishing, western movies and adores John Wayne for which he was named for. He is survived by many loved ones and friends....

Don Keith Jones of Umatilla, Florida passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 65 years. He was born in Orange City, Florida and has been a central Florida resident his entire life. DJ, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, retired from truck driving about 5 years ago....

Robert “Bob” M. Jones, age 90, of Longwood passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was a retired product manager for Young Radiator Company, Racine, WI. Born in Hartford, CT; he moved to Leesburg in 1992. He was Episcopal. He was a member of the American Society Mechanical Engineers, past...

Patricia Mae Minsch, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Tavares, FL. Patricia was born on April 17, 1937 in Le Mars, Iowa to Lillian Mae Hix and Albert D. Hix, both of whom predeceased her. Two daughters also predeceased her; Tricia Ann Minsch, age 7 on October 17, 1968, and Deborah...