Nona Jeanette Charles, known to everyone as Jeanette, of Leesburg, Florida passed away peacefully in hospice care on September 17, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky to her parents Rell and Minnie Elkins on February 9, 1931. Jeanette and her family moved from Kentucky to...

William V. Huertas of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on Sunday September 15, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to parents Matias and Eladia Vega-Huertas. He married the love of his life Idalia Cuadrado on December 28, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. They lived in their...

Ella C. Paets, a beloved resident of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ella spent her early years in New York before moving to Florida 50+ years ago, where she built a life filled with love, creativity, and...

Donnie Taylor of Umatilla, Florida passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born to his parents: Plynie and Lorene (nee Sapp) Taylor in Alma, Georgia on February 9, 1950. Donnie was an American Patriot serving in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran....

Thomas Robert Ponto of Eustis, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born to his parents Robert and Grace Ponto on May 5, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tom lived most of his life in and around the suburbs of Milwaukee before retiring to Florida about 10 years...

Norman J. Pagels, 85, of Fruitland Park, formerly of Eustis, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born in Lancaster, New York, Norman proudly served his country in the US Army. Norman met the love of his life, Avaline (Dusty), and they shared a beautiful marriage of 66 years. Together, they...

Roy Earl Ross, aged 88, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 29th, 2024. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Raymond A. and Clara Landseadel Ross, and the cherished stepson of Oleta Johnson Ross following Clara’s death. The son of a dairy farmer...

Shirlene Pace Parker, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 86. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and cherished memories. Born in Eustis, Florida, Shirlene attended Eustis High School, where she was crowned homecoming queen. Her...

Doris Louise Dixon known to everyone as Louise of Grand Island, Florida passed away on August 27, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Preston, Maryland to her parents James and Ida Fluharty on October 15, 1937. Louise has lived in Florida for 35 years. She is a member of St. Thomas Episcopal...

Judy Toshiko Stinson of Deland, Florida passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Himeji Shi, Japan to her parents Seiji and Yuna Konishi on August 16, 1930. Judy moved to Florida in 1991 from Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. She is of the Protestant faith. Judy loved to bowl,...

Grace Brand Foster, a gentle soul, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on August 20, 2024, after a multi-year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born on March 19, 1940, in LaGrange, Georgia, Grace described her life as ‘charmed’. She departed from this world in Eustis, Florida, leaving a legacy...

John Thomas (Jack) Loretan, born May 31,1932 to John and Elsie Loretan, passed on to a heavenly golf course on Tuesday evening, August 20, 2024. Jack was married for 68 years to Eleanor Mary Loretan, who predeceased him. For Eleanor, the love of his life, he spent a summer laboring on a road crew...