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Andrew Howard Sheffield
May 04, 2023
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
May 02, 2023
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
May 01, 2023
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
Apr. 29, 2023
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...
Stanley Ernest Rathbun
Apr. 26, 2023
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
Apr. 26, 2023
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
Apr. 26, 2023
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
Apr. 24, 2023
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...
Jo-Ann May Strickland
Apr. 22, 2023
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...
Carole Jean Kerr
Apr. 22, 2023
Carole Jean Kerr, 81, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on April 22, 2023 under the care of Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, FL. Carole was born on October 25, 1941 to her loving parents; Charles and Edna (Drake) Hayes. Carole moved from Ohio to Leesburg, FL, in 1958 and worked for many years in retail...
Harvey Eldred Pierce
Apr. 21, 2023
Harvey Eldred Pierce, 95, of Leesburg, FL, passed away peacefully at home on April 21,2023. Harvey was born on April 6, 1928 in Auburn, NY to his loving parents; James and Edith (Miller) Pierce. In the year 2000, Harvey moved to Leesburg, FL he was of the Protestant faith and a loyal member to...
Mark Anthony Sarrault
Apr. 20, 2023
It is with great sadness, we announce that Mark Anthony Sarrault passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2023, at the age of 43. He leaves behind his parents, Mark W. & Kathy Sarrault; his sister, Kristen (Jeremiah) Bledsoe; and his nieces, Kailee & Mikaela Bledsoe. Mark was a lover of...