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Alfred Edward Brien
Apr. 21, 2020
Alfred Edward Brien, 89, of Altoona, FL, passed away on April 21, 2020. Alfred was born in South Hadley, MA., on December 5, 1930 to the late Myra and Fredrick Brien. He is survivived by his loving wife Jean Brien. Alfred has proudly served his country with the National Guard, and as a Veteran he...
Merle Lucile Motisher
Apr. 20, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Merle, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother in April 2020. She left us as we held her in our arms at her residence in the Royal Highlands community, Leesburg, FL Merle was loved and will be missed by her daughters Karen Green (Art),...
Mr. Ellis G. Rogers
Apr. 20, 2020
Ellis passed away on April 20, 2020. He was 94 years old. He was a resident of Lake Harris Landing since 1992. He and Dottie were married for 26 years. Ellis is survived by his wife Dottie, sons Bill Rogers of Tampa, FL., and Steve Rogers (Laura) of Charlottesville, VA., step son Dennis Hicks...
Arthur Joseph Hofmann
Apr. 18, 2020
Arthur (Art) Hofmann, devoted husband, father and grandpa, passed away on April 18, 2020, just a week short of his 96th birthday. Art was born in Ackley, Iowa to the late Albert and Rosa Hofmann. He is predeceased by two sons, Michael (infant) and Bill (57) and survived by his loving wife of 74...
Baron Eden
Apr. 16, 2020
Baron Eden, 78, Summerfield, Florida passed away on April 16, 2020 at The Villages Regional Hospital. Baron was born on August 15, 1941 in New York City, New York to his parents Adam and Catherine Eden. He was the former Owner and Salesman for Steel Services of Tampa, Florida. Baron and his...
Dorothy Ann LaBrecque
Apr. 13, 2020
Dorothy Ann LaBreque, 62, of Leesburg, FL., passed away on April 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on July 31st, 1957, to Linda Richardson and the late Richard Richardson. She has lived in Springfield Massachusetts for the majority of her...
Charl Dean Roberts
Apr. 13, 2020
Charl Dean Bryant Roberts, 84, of Leesburg, passed away April 13, 2020 at her home. Charl was born on December 28, 1935 in Tuttle, Oklahoma to Charley and Ruby (McFarland) Givens. Charl grew up in rural Oklahoma, moved to southern California as a young bride, raised her family there, then, in...
Matthew David Zanichelli
Apr. 11, 2020
Matthew “Matt” David Zanichelli, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48 on April 11th, 2020. Matt was born in Detroit and moved to New York at a young age where he spent the majority of his life before settling down in Florida. Matt was so full of life, and in his free time he enjoyed fishing...
Theodore Russell Safford
Apr. 10, 2020
To ensure the health and safety of our community, we are following all guidelines set by local, state and CDC officials. If you are planning on attending a service, please contact the family in advance, so that they can plan accordingly. Theodore Russell Safford, 99, of Fruitland Park, FL, went...
Gary Michael Callis
Apr. 09, 2020
Gary Michael Callis, 71, of The Villages, FL, passed away on April 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 31, 1948, in Baltimore, MD., to the late William T. Callis and Ethel M. Groves Callis. Gary has held a long career as a heavy equipment operator. Gary loved spending...
Janet May Eckman
Apr. 08, 2020
Janet May Eckman, 81, of Leesburg, passed away on April 8, 2020. Janet was born on August 30, 1938 in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Ellenzie and Anna May (Burns) Shaw, Jr. Janet married the love of her life Richard S. Eckman in October 1959 in Lenni, Pennsylvania. Janet and Richard moved to Orlando...
Shawn Alberto Batenga
Apr. 04, 2020
Shawn Alberto Batenga, 43, of Eustis, FL.,went home to be with his Savior on April 4, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia, PA., on September 6, 1976, to the late Diane Griffiths. Shawn is survived by his beloved wife Eileen Batenga (nee Lucchesi); birth siblings: Irene Updyke (nee Griffiths)...