Oct 19, 2024

Wendy Jo Simpson, 52, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away in October of 2024. Born in May of 1972 in Hartford, CT, Wendy was known for being kind, funny, generous, smart, and caring. She dedicated her life to education, shaping young minds at Southwest Junior High School, Umatilla High School, and Mount Dora High School. After leaving teaching, Wendy...

Sep 30, 2024

Susan Hodge of Sorrento, FL, born on December 28, 1956, in Independence, Iowa, gained her wings on September 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her father, John Knoll Sr.; her mother, Wilma Knoll; her brothers, William and Charlie Knoll; her sister, Sandy Lively; and her nephew, Michael Knoll.

Susan is survived by her devoted husband...

Sep 29, 2024

Beverly Jean Clancy, age 76, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home. After a short but aggressive battle with cancer, she fought to the very end with faith, courage, and strength. In her final moments, she was comforted and surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was a devoted wife to her late husband Bill and...

Sep 28, 2024

DENICE LEE RACKEL STEPHENS

02.29.1948 - 09.28.2024

Denice Lee Rackel Stephens passed away on September 28, 2024.  She was born on  February 29, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ernest and Florence Rackel and also had a sister, Patricia, who was 9 years older.  Denice was a member of the Mount Dora...

Sep 22, 2024

Karen Elaine Marz, born on July 6, 1943, in Pontiac, Michigan, was the cherished only child of Kenneth Frederick Sabell and Ruth Baldwin Sabell. Karen's life was profoundly shaped by the love of her two children, Dean Kenneth Marz (1963-1986) and Amy Lynn Marz Ross (1966-2001), and her partner of 46 years, John Clayton Tremain, who passed away earlier...

Sep 18, 2024

Steve Alan Drake, 77, of Mount Dora FL, passed away on September 18 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Steve was born on December 1, 1946, to Woodland and Linda Drake in Acushnet, MA. After graduating from Fairhaven High School in 1964, he earned a BS in engineering at Southern Massachusetts University followed by a Masters in...

Sep 18, 2024

Jasper Kameron Hiltz

Our precious Jasper Kameron Hiltz was taken into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:50am, weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. He had strawberry blonde curly hair and looked so much like his father, and although he was already in Heaven...

Sep 14, 2024

In memory of JAMES MCALLISTER STEPHENS, 92, who passed away on September 14, 2024, at his home in Mount Dora, Florida. James was born in Grimsley, Tennessee, on July 31, 1932, the son of Patrick Adam Stephens and Easter Lily Hall Stephens. James proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in...

Sep 13, 2024

DeMaris Alvernia Callen

April 17, 1928 – September 13, 2024

DeMaris Callen was the only child of Verne Chambers Eberhart and Bessie Leona (Thomas) Eberhart and was born in New Bethlehem, PA., on April 17, 1928. She married Robert Callen on May 22, 1953, in Freeport, PA.

De was...

Sep 9, 2024

Lorna M. Drew, 93, of Tavares, FL., passed away on September 9th, 2024.

Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Drew Sr., grandsons, Josh and Andy, as well as her great-granddaughter, Maddy. She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Drew, son, Jack Drew Jr., and her sister, Pat Johnson, as well as her 6 grandchildren...