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James Edward Hill
Feb. 02, 2025
James Edward Hill of Mount Dora, Florida, affectionately known as "Eddie" to his family and friends and "Pop Pop" to his beloved grandchildren, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Eddie moved to Zellwood, Florida, as a child and spent his entire...
Jeanne Bennett
Feb. 01, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanne Bennett of Crescent City, Florida on February1, 2025. Jeanne is known as a beloved wife, sister, dog mom, and friend, who left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and culinary artistry. Born with an...
Virginia Lee Randall
Jan. 30, 2025
Virginia Lee Ware Boyatt Stone Randall was born on August 16, 1932 in Argyle Kentucky to Virgil Ware and Pearl Martin Ware. She had six siblings who have all preceded her in death: Novella Lynn Ware, Raphael Ware, Ressie Ware, Chester Ware, Don Ware, and Estella Hall and several nieces and...
Geraldine Thompson
Jan. 29, 2025
Gerry, 91, of DeLand, FL, died January 29, 2025. She was born in Owensville, MO, in 1933 to William and Anna Creek. Enjoyed sewing, reading and traveling. Preceded in death by her sisters, Irma, Maxine and Pauline, and brothers Paul and Samuel. She is survived by her children, Pamela [Kenneth]...
Jay Douglas Reaster
Jan. 29, 2025
Jay Douglas Reaster of Eustis, Florida passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born to his parents Howard and Velma Reaster in Dayton, Ohio on April 4, 1938. Jay lived many years in Tampa, Florida and moved to Orlando, Florida in 1981 for work and a change of scenery....
Ronald Gene Moore
Jan. 26, 2025
Ronald “Gene” Moore passed peacefully into glory in the early morning of Sunday, January 26, 2025. Surviving his death is his devoted wife, Caroline Judy Moore, with whom he shared nearly 58 years in a loving marriage. Gene is also survived by his two daughters, Angela and Lorinda, their spouses,...
Craig Allan Dudzinski
Jan. 21, 2025
Craig Dudzinski, 73, passed away peacefully in his home among family & friends on January 21, 2025. Craig grew up in Weedsport, New York, where his father owned and operated a dirt track. Craig loved dirt, Nascar, & Drag racing. Craig also enjoyed racing online. Craig and his son had a...
Barbara Cloud
Jan. 17, 2025
“Bobbi”, as she was known throughout her life, was born in Willmette, Illinois to Edna and Edward Khonigon 1939 and grew up in suburban Chicago as an only child. A book publisher and photographer for the University of Chicago, Edward was of Armenian descent. Edward was a gifted and enthusiastic...
John J. Scholz II
Jan. 15, 2025
John J. Scholz II of Grand Island, Florida passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born to his parents John and Ruth Scholz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 05, 1950. After a successful career in Sales , John retired to Montana and then to Florida. In retirement John...
Jacob "Fred" Frederick Kurras
Jan. 13, 2025
Jacob Frederick Kurras was born in Patchogue, NY in 1938. His family moved to Mount Dora when he was 4years old. Fred graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1957 and The Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 1961 in Engineering. Fred traveled the world as an AF navigator. He retired...
Linda Jane Gifford
Jan. 12, 2025
Linda Jane Gifford, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at her home in Tavares, Florida. Born on November 23, 1946, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frank K. and Doris M. Hazelton. Linda was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush, NY, and Later...
William "Bill" Lee McAllister
Jan. 11, 2025
William “Bill” Lee McAllister of Grand Island, Florida passed away on Saturday January 11, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born to his parents David and Dolores McAllister in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 2, 1952. Bill worked as a Crew Dispatcher for C.S.X. He married the love of his life that he...