On August 21, 2023, CDR Clayton C. Mamele USN died peacefully in his sleep, two months shy of his 99th birthday. Clay was strong, sharp and witty to the very end.
Clay was born on October 22, 1924 in upstate (very cold) Rome, New York to Charles and Vera Mamele. His father died when Clay was 5...
Bill was born October 9, 1950 in North Tonawanda, New York, the only son of William Richard Lesser SR and Mary Brzezinski Lesser. Bill was a blessing to his parents who longed for a son to join his sister, Joanne. The family was close knit and deeply involved in the Polish community in Western NY, close to Niagara Falls...
Christine Kolek (née Ford) was born on November 16, 1941, in Natrona, Pennsylvania. She peacefully passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 81, in Mt. Dora, Florida. She was surrounded by her loving husband, children and their spouses during her final moments.
Christine was an exceptional woman who cherished her family above all...
Karen Rose Johnson was born in Piscataway, New Jersey in 1952. She moved to Florida for a short time as a young girl, and then moved back in 1975. She traveled all over the United States as a young adult and met her husband John in 1975 and they soon married. Karen attended the University of South Florida and...
Robert Donald Anderson passed away peacefully July 5, 2023. Bob was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Orlando, Florida, to John and Lena Anderson. He had nine brothers and sisters; Virginia King is the only surviving sibling.
Bob attended Ocala High School, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Ann Curington. The two were married Jan....
Linda Lou Jones, 72, passed away Friday, June 30th, peacefully at home. She worked at Winn-Dixie for 36 years, working her way up to a pharmacy technician before retiring in 2007.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy Ray Jones ( Tammy) of Altoona and William Thomas Jones (Darlene) of Grand Island, 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren,...
Travis "Trav" Christopher David Snell, 24, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away on June 29th, 2023. Travis was born on September 9th, 1998, to mother, Twyla Sanford Heath, and father, Christopher Snell.
Travis loved his family more than anything. He was the life of the party, keeping everyone rolling in laughter. He loved fishing, going to the beach,...
Daniel "Butch" Gilbreath, a vibrant force of passion and generosity, unexpectedly passed away on June 23, 2023 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him. Born on March 8, 1952, in Indiana to Max and Margaret Gilbreath, Butch's adventurous spirit led him on a remarkable journey that touched the lives of...
Charles (Charlie) John Walter Jr., age 87, died Thursday June 15, 2023 peacefully with his loving wife of 64 years by his side. He passed in Eustis, Florida which has been his home for many years. Charlie was born December 7, 1935 in Chester, Pennsylvania and later grew up in New Jersey. Charlie worked many years at Martin Marrietta...