Feb 12, 2026

Mary Ellen Carter Drier, 90, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Mount Dora, Florida.

Born in Ocala, Florida, she graduated from Florida State University with a degree in education and was a proud member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She first worked as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines before beginning her career as...

Feb 3, 2026

Kennedy Michele Krueger went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2026. She is survived by her parents, Jay and Michele Krueger of Eustis, FL. Brothers, River Krueger, Apopka, and Hunter (Grace) Krueger, Umatilla, and niece Hallie Krueger, Umatilla. She is also survived by her Grandmothers, Lois Geiss (Wisconsin) and Judy Krueger (South Dakota), and many aunts,...

Jan 17, 2026

Judith P. Linsea peacefully entered into Heaven on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by family. Judy and her beloved husband, Jack, started dating in the 8th and 9th grades and had been married for 63 years. According to their kids, theirs is the Greatest Love Story of All Time.

Judy attended Holt High School where she was...

Jan 17, 2026

Richard Ehster passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2026 at home with his family. Richard was born on August 24, 1940 (85). His life will forever be cherished by his Wife Janet; Daughters Kim Fulk (Tim), Karen Keller (Brad); Granddaughters Kristen Dudczak (Tom), Ashley Etling (Jon), Amanda Pimenta (Eddie), Jessica Esposito (Anthony); and Great Grandsons Caden, Lucas, Caleb, Landon,...

Jan 13, 2026

It is with profound sadness and immeasurable love that we announce the passing of Vicki Lynn Tracy, age 67, who left this world on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Vicki was a woman who lived life with her whole heart. She had a deep love for photography, always finding beauty in the little moments and preserving memories that...

Jan 9, 2026

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Katherine Turner Blackburn, of Jackson, Kentucky, who went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026, at 10:02 a.m., at the age of 82. Katherine was born on September 3, 1943, and lived a life shaped by faith, resilience,...

Dec 23, 2025

Mark was a man defined by love, service, and quiet strength. He was a devoted son, brother, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was the beloved husband of his late wife, Donna, whom he loved deeply and carried in his heart always.

Though not a biological father to all, Mark was a true father in every way...

Dec 20, 2025

Salvatore R. DiDonna passed away Saturday morning, December 20th, 2025.  Originally born in Brooklyn, NY and having lived in Chester, NY for many years, he had spent the better part of the last decades living in Mount Dora, Florida, with his wife Elizabeth who passed away in 2019.  The former President of Swiss American Securities was an amazing husband,...

Dec 18, 2025

Mary Ellen Smelker (Savage), born April 1, 1942, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. She was the daughter of Daniel and Bernice Savage and the eldest of four children. She is survived by her siblings, Dan Savage, Tim Savage, and Kathy McPartland. Mary was married to Nelson Smelker for 40 years. She is survived...

Dec 15, 2025

Steven D. Bolt, 77, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2025. Steve was born on June 30th, 1948, in Pacific Grove, CA. He moved to Mt. Dora with his family in 1961 and graduated from Mt. Dora High School in 1966. He attended Auburn University's Naval ROTC program and went on to serve in the...