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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 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, 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 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...

Samuel James Chapin (Sam), 97, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home in Eustis, Florida. He was born to Roger E. and Mildred Armstrong Chapin on May 13, 1927, and was Mildred’s birthday present. He was predeceased by his brothers, John Chapin and Charles “Chick” Chapin, and his wife of 55...

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Tasha Marie Fusek of Eustis, Florida passed away, suddenly, on Saturday December 28, 2024, at the age of 54. She was born in Winter Park, Florida on June 11, 1970, to her parents William and Susan Ray. She was preceeded in death by her precious younger sister, Heather Ray Ryan, and her loving...

Ann B. Lyons April 5, 1939 – December 23, 2024 Ann B. Lyons, age 85, of Grand Island, Florida, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2024. Born on April 5, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of Garnet and Howard Dunlap. Ann married the love...

Stephen Patrick Kanar was born in Abbeville, South Carolina on February 2, 1944. He graduated from Duke Law School in 1969. He became a plaintiff’s attorney and litigator and was a member of the Florida Bar for 50 years. Steve was known among his family, friends, and colleagues for his honesty,...

Josie Lynn Wedell of Eustis, Florida passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 23. She was born in Eustis, Florida to her parents Bradley Wedell and Kathy Tucker on August 7, 2001. Josie’s smile lit up a room wherever she was. She loved making candles and being outdoors. Josie always put...

Bernice Diane Ducat, 74 of Belleview, Florida passed away on December 18, 2024, following a lengthy illness. She was born on Born on December 4, 1950 to the late Carl and Bernice Marsh. Bernice was a graduate of Mayville, NY High School and was employed as a hair stylist, eventually owning and...

Deanna Carter Hand Ford, age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Mount Dora, Florida. Deanna was the youngest child of David (Sr.) and Delana Carter who were pioneers of the East Volusia County area. Deanna was the youngest of their 5 children and actually grew up in a log cabin on Nova...