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Nathaniel (Nat) Gordineer of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on May 9, 2023 from illness. He was preceded by parents Lester and Densil Gordineer, he was one of fourteen children. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patricia (Pat) Gordineer and four children; Nancy Sewalk of Ocala, FL,...

Robert Roy “Bob” Patterson, aged 79, passed away on May 8, 2023 in Tavares, Florida after a brief illness. Bob was born on October 1, 1943 in Rotterdam, New York to the late Amy (Scott Steuart) Patterson and Harold Burt “Pat” Patterson. By all accounts, Bob was a lively child and enjoyed singing...

David Oetjen was born May 23, 1938 in Washington, Iowa. Son of parents Alyce Marie (Peterson) Oetjen and Walter T. Oetjen. The family later moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa where he attended grade school and graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1956. He attended the University of Iowa, majoring in...

Andrew “Andy” Howard Sheffield, 89, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023. Andy was born in Marianna, FL, on October 10, 1933 to Andrew Harvey and Rossie (Mashburn) Sheffield. Andy was a founding member of Hiland Park Baptist Church, and later, a charter member of Pennbrooke...

Ernest Alfred Rossi, 83, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on May 2, 2023 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Ernest was born in New York on April 26, 1940. He spent most of his life there until moving to Florida after marrying his beloved wife, Virginia, on April 23, 2006. Ernest was a member of the...

Ernest Lamar Willis, age 84, of Fruitland Park, Florida, went to his eternal home on Monday, May 1, 2023. Ernest was born on October 20, 1938 in Omega, Georgia to Gilbert and Lois Willis. He was a beloved husband to Winnie Jean Willis for 62 years. He was an amazing father to Debby Reichard...

Ted Thomas Byrd, 86, Okahumpka, Florida went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023 with her loving daughter by her side in Okahumpka, Florida. Mrs. Byrd was born on August 8, 1936 in Orlando, Florida to her parents Brantley Thomas and Elizabeth (Tidwell) Thomas. Mrs. Byrd moved to Leesburg from...

On April 26, 2023 Stanley Ernest Rathbun died due to a sudden illness in Leesburg, Fl. He was 68 years old. Stan is survived by his wife Mary E. Rathbun; and his sisters, Vicky L. Kruger, and Ketura C Rathbun (also known Debra), as well as nieces and nephews, Staci, Jarrod, Jesse, Dawn, Mathew,...

Clarence F. Turk (96) of Leesburg passed peacefully on April 26, 2023. Turk, as he was known by, was born in Cleveland, Ohio July 17, 1926. He entered the Navy June 1944 and retired as Master Chief Radioman in October, 1967. He moved to Hollywood, Florida in 1969 following the death of his first...

Sharon Agnes Schleben, 72, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023. Sharon was born on April 2, 1951 in Rogers City, MI, to her loving parents; Alvin and Marion (Glentz) Kortman. Sharon was of the Lutheran faith and a devoted member of several organizations; The Eagles, The...

Michael Scott Stevens, 58, of Astatula, FL, passed away on April 24, 2023. Scotty was born on April 6, 1965, in San Antonio, TX to his loving parents: James and Vicki (Scott) Stevens. Scotty moved from Texas to Florida around the age of 13 and has been a resident of Florida ever since. He was a...

Strickland, Jo-Ann May, age 86, formerly from Washington, D.C., passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was a 1953 graduate of Suitland High School, Maryland, and earned an Associate degree in 1955. Jo-Ann was a member of the Royal Squares and square/round danced with her husband, Melvin. She...