April Dawn Ray, 52, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on July 9, 2025. April was born on May 28, 1973 in Clarksburg, WV, to her loving parents; James and Sheree (Losh) Reynolds. April grew up in Florida and eventually returned to West Virginia, where she raised her children, ultimately deciding to...

Joanne E. Collins, 72, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Born on November 29, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, Joanne lived a life full of creativity, resilience, and a deep love for her family. Joanne was the proud owner of Lady Lake Florist, where she spent many years...

Hazel Edith Kaufman, 82, of The Villages, FL, passed away on July 6, 2025. Hazel was born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 1, 1943 to her loving parents; Charles and Helen (Gordon) Booth. Hazel became a resident of The Villages about 14 years ago from East Brunswick, NJ, and regularly attended services...

Thomas Edward Drabczyk Sr., 64, of The Villages, Florida, passed away due to a heart related incident in the comfort of his home on July 4th, 2025 Born on November 15, 1960, in Bangor, Maine, Tom was one of six children. He graduated from the Walkersville High School, Maryland where he would have...

Joshua "Nephew" Lundy, of Ocala FL. Joshua was born in Gainesville, FL, on 11/23/84 to Eron Lundy and Gloria Chisolm. Joshua was a God fearing hard working man. He was a provider and a protector. Someone you could always call on. A self-proclaimed comedian(a little-big Bernie Mac)Joshua had a...

Richard Payne, 90, of Lady Lake, FL, went home to be with God on June 27, 2025. Born on January 7, 1935, in Dayton, OH, to Paul and Ruth (Thompson) Payne, Richard lived a life defined by faith, family, and quiet generosity. A devoted follower of Christ, Richard’s deep love for God guided every...

Marvin Hershel Hammond, 69, of Wildwood, FL, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2025. Marvin was a true Florida native, born in Winter Garden, FL on November 6, 1955 to his loving parents; John F. Hammond and Dura D. (Terrell) Jenkins. Marvin was of the Baptist faith and a long time farmer. He...

Miranda Janel Riehm, 37, of Leesburg, FL, began her Heavenly journey on June 26, 2025. Born on April 23, 1988 in Orlando, FL, Miranda was a true native Floridian. Miranda was a Christian woman who shared a deep and profound relationship with God. She was a strong willed and independent woman with...

Services are pending with Page-Theus Funeral Home.

Amy Laurie Steinfeld, 77, of The Villages, FL, passed away on June 15, 2025. Amy was born in New York, New York on April 25, 1948, loved and raised by her mother, Sylvia (Fostoff) and stepfather Milton Schlanger. Amy valued education and insisted on going to college at a time when many women did...

John Wayne Clifton, 70, of Okahumpka, FL, passed away on June 13, 2025. John was a Florida native, born in Leesburg on January 4, 1955 to his loving parents; Artie and Merlene (Wiggins) Clifton. John was a Christian man and attended church at Okahumpka First Baptist. He worked for over 40 years...

Walter Wayne Schilling (Wally) was born January 9, 1937, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Walter and Selma (Fisher) Schilling. He died on June 12, 2025, at Leesburg Hospital in Florida. Wally graduated from Kenosha High School and joined the Army in 1955. He was honorably...