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...

Robert J. Joyner, 59, left this world unexpectedly on Monday, March 15th, 2021. Robert was born in the Bronx, New York on August 30, 1961 to William and Helen (Greklek) Joyner. Robert is survived by his sister Margaret H. Joyner, brothers; Douglas and William Joyner, nephew David Joyner, niece...

Earl V. “Vic” Walker of Tavares, Florida, passed away in his home surrounded by loving family on March 14, 2021. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Royal Harbor in Tavares, Florida and in East Moline, Illinois. Dates to be determined. Donations may be made in Vic’s memory to St....

Richard Allen Malsbury of Tavares, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 83 years. He was born in Champaign, Illinois. Richard proudly served his country in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany and was awarded a commendation for marksmanship. He moved to this area from...

Gary Fensler, 69, of Tavares, FL passed away on March 13, 2021. Gary was born March 17th, 1951 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was the eldest son of Russell and Joella Fensler. Gary loved his family, and being outdoors. He especially loved playing with his kids and grandkids in the pool or yard. He enjoyed...