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Derrick Paul Siwica

Derrick Paul Siwica

Oct 11, 2022

Derrick Paul Siwica, 61, of Deland, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, he moved to Deland about 30 years ago from Deltona. He worked as a carpenter, building TV news broadcasting booths. Derrick is survived by his mother, Christina Siwica, Deland, FL; brother, Richard (Renée Roach) Siwica, Orlando, FL; twin-brother, Ronald (Nicole Wyatt) Siwica, Deland,...

Jessica Bushnell Delemos

Jessica Bushnell Delemos

Oct 10, 2022

Jessica Bushnell Delemos, 47, of Easley, SC, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she moved to Easley in 2015. Jessica liked baking cookies for her grandchildren, going to New Kids on the Block concerts and loved her TV shows, Chicago, New Amsterdam, Law and Order: SVU and Friends. She is survived by her daughter, Kayla (Andrew)...

Pamela Darlene Snyder

Pamela Darlene Snyder

Oct 8, 2022

Pamela Darlene Snyder, 65, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born in Glendale, California, to the late Charles and Carol Snyder, she moved to Florida in 2016 from California. She worked in sales for many years but was retired and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Pamela is survived by her fianceé, Tim Walter,...

Daniel Collazo

Daniel Collazo

Oct 5, 2022

Daniel Collazo, 54, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Grand Island in 2012. He worked in air conditioning sales. Daniel served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Jana Collazo, Grand Island, FL; 2 sons, Daniel Collazo, Austin, TX, Valentino Collazo, Wildwood, FL; daughter, Alyssa...

Scott Clyde Gorg

Scott Clyde Gorg

Oct 1, 2022

Scott Clyde Gorg, 57, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022. Born in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in June of 2020 from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Scott was a Construction Project Manager with Canyon Building and was a consultant for Proshare Services. Scott enjoyed motorcycles and hanging out with his...

Barbara Jean "Barb" Heim

Barbara Jean "Barb" Heim

Sep 29, 2022

Barbara Jean "Barb" Heim, 52, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, she moved to Leesburg in 1985 from Chippewa Falls. Barb loved spending time and taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Wally Heim, Leesburg, FL; son, Michael (Angelica Martin) Heim, Leesburg, FL; daughter, Allie (Chase...

Amanda S. Lee

Amanda S. Lee

Sep 28, 2022

Amanda Stearns (Paquette) Lee, born in Manchester, NH on 8/18/1969. Known by Mandy, she died at the age of 53 in Eustis, FL on 9/28/2022. She graduated from Central HS in 1987 and attended Katherine Gibbs College in Boston, MA. In 1993, she married Russell Lee and later had 3 children: Ryan Lee of Leesburg, FL, Alexandra Lee and Coulter...

Judy A. Pyburn

Judy A. Pyburn

Sep 28, 2022

Judy A. Pyburn, 80, of Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, she moved to Ferndale in 1956. She was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church and former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Judy is survived by her son, Richard Pyburn, Ferndale, FL; daughter, Tammy Purvis, Roan Mountain, TN; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Pyburn,...

Kathryn L. Worsham

Kathryn L. Worsham

Sep 28, 2022

Kathryn L. Worsham, 69, of Wildwood, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, she moved to Florida in the early 1960's. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, FL. Kathy was a former owner of Laser Sharp Printing of Leesburg, FL, and was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter...

L. J. Chambliss

L. J. Chambliss

Sep 25, 2022

L.J. Chambliss, 82, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in Bushnell, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida Area. He worked for the Florida Department of Agriculture as a environmental supervisor where he received many awards for his work. L.J. was a member of Lake Saunders Baptist Church, Tavares and Gideons International. He loved...

Glen Anders Hedegard

Glen Anders Hedegard

Sep 23, 2022

Glen Anders Hedegard, 75, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Eustis in 1955. He owned and operated Roll-Air Skating Center in Mount Dora from 1977 - 1999. He also worked for the telephone company as a technician for 41 years. Glen was the past president of the Eustis Jaycees, a member...

Georgianna Witt

Georgianna Witt

Sep 22, 2022

Georgianna Witt, 101, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. Born in Keystone, Oklahoma, she moved to Sorrento in 1959 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a wife and mother. During World War II she served as a Rosie the Riveter to help support her family and the troops. Georgianna was a seamstress and upholsterer, and she loved to...

Mary Louise Kerr

Mary Louise Kerr

Sep 19, 2022

Mary Louise Kerr, 91, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania to the late Donald and Ruth King, she moved to Eustis in 1999 from Medina, Ohio. She was a sales representative and opportunity advisor with Tupperware and was a member of the Waltz United Methodist Church, Medina, OH. She enjoyed cooking, traveling throughout the...

Dalbert Irving Saxon Jr.

Dalbert Irving Saxon Jr.

Sep 17, 2022

Dalbert Irving Saxon, Jr., 77, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Tavares in Early 2000's from Omro, Wisconsin. He was a Cement Pump Operator, was a member of the V.F.W. Post 8087 in Eustis, FL and the Lake Veteran's Club in Tavares and of the AMVETS. Dalbert served in the US...

Richard Robert "Red" Howley

Richard Robert "Red" Howley

Sep 15, 2022

Richard Robert Howley or “Red” as he was known to his friends passed away September 15, 2022. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the 8th of 10 children, to Thomas and Catherine Howley on July 10, 1936. He served in the army at the end of the Korean War. He and his wife Lynn were married and moved to Orlando,...

Gary Kenneth Fanta

Gary Kenneth Fanta

Sep 14, 2022

Gary Kenneth Fanta, 66, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C. he moved to Grand Island in 1979 from New Jersey. Gary graduated from Asbury college in 1978. He was an educator in Lake County for over 35 years. He touched countless lives at Eustis Middle School, later at Tavares High School and...

Roger Lea Schillig

Roger Lea Schillig

Sep 12, 2022

In memory of Roger Lea Schillig 76 who passed away on September 12th, 2022, at his home in Eustis Florida after a short illness. He was a long-time resident of Marengo Indiana and recently moved to Florida to be near family members. He was a retired machinist tool and dye maker, where he worked for many years. He loved raising...

William Patrick Steele

William Patrick Steele

Sep 12, 2022

William Patrick Steele, 68, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Sanford, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of central Florida. William worked as a forklift operator and was a member of First Baptist Church, Geneva. He is survived by his 2 sisters, Edwina (Wendy) Barton, Debary, FL, Ruth Ann Steele, Odessa, FL; niece, Dawn Renee Barton;...

Ronald L. Abbey

Ronald L. Abbey

Sep 11, 2022

Ronald L. Abbey, 100, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Born in London, England, he moved to Tavares in 1980 from Scarsdale, New York. He was a District Sales Manager for Metlife Insurance for over 26 years and was a chartered life underwriter. Ronald served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He is survived...

Frances Joan Morgan

Frances Joan Morgan

Sep 10, 2022

Frances Joan Morgan, 89, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. Born in Mineola, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 2011 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Frances was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4273 of Leesburg, FL. She was of Catholic Faith. Frances loved Music and Dancing and she enjoyed crafting. She is predeceased...

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