Stanley Lance Smith
Jan 25, 2026
Stan L. Smith of New Smyrna Beach and DeLand, Florida — husband, father, brother, and friend — passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 25, 2026, at the Halifax Health Hospice Center in Port Orange, Florida. Born in 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lance E. and Anne Connell Smith. Stan lived in Inverness until his elementary school...
Raymond and Barbara Navitsky
Raymond Charles Navitsky Jr. (88), and Barbara Ann Navitsky (85), devoted husband and wife for 67 years, passed away just days apart. Barbara passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Cornerstone Hospice House, followed by Raymond on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his daughter Karen’s home, as he had requested. Their passing so close together reflects the depth of...
Peggy A. Black
Jan 25, 2026
Peggy A. Black, 87, of Englewood, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Family services will be private.
Ross Gordon Binder
Jan 24, 2026
Ross G. Binder went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026 at his home in Alva, Florida. He was born on April 16, 1954 in San Mateo, California to Gordon and Gladys Binder.
Ross lived and attended school in Milbrae, CA and went on to further his studies at the University of California at Davis. After working in a...
Andrew Gayda
Jan 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Andrew Gayda, 81, of Oxford, Florida, on January 24, 2026.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Andrew was the beloved son of George and Mary Gayda. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Sergeant and serving in Vietnam — a reflection of his courage, discipline, and deep...
Nicholas "Nick" W. Matovich
Jan 24, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” W. Matovich, 68, of Ocala, FL, formally Lewistown, MD, was called home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
He was born in McKees Rocks, PA on November 2, 1957, to Robert and Mary Lou Matovich. He married Annamarie Matovich in 1991. While a man of few words, he had the kindest of hearts, was always eager to help others, and...
Valerie McKnelly Bennett
Jan 24, 2026
Valerie McKnelly Bennett (81) originally from Pacific Palisades, California passed away, surrounded by family and friends on January 24, 2026. Valerie was born on July 22, 1944, to George and Nelda Forde. Valerie graduated from The University of Oregon in 1967 with a BA degree in foreign languages. Her lifelong passion was traveling the world, driving Porsche autocross, and spending...
Lois Ann Isnor
Jan 24, 2026
Lois Ann Isnor (Fisler), 81, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026, in Dunnellon, Florida, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 1, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was formerly of Goshen, New York.
Lois spent the majority of her retirement years in Spruce Creek Preserve, a community she loved deeply and proudly...
Simone T Cote
Jan 24, 2026
Simone T. Cote, 102, of Ocala, FL passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at home.
She lived a truly wonderful life, spanning 102 beautiful years, filled with joy, love, and meaningful connections. Known for her joyful spirit and gentle presence, she was deeply loved by many and will be dearly missed by all who had the blessing of knowing her. She...
Margaret Ellen Murphy
Jan 24, 2026
Margaret Ellen Murphy of Leesburg, FL passed away January 24, 2026. Ellen was born in Washington DC, August 4, 1943, to Mary and Elmer “Blacky” Charles Blackburn. She grew up in Minneola, Fl and graduated from Clermont High School in 1961. After some time in school at Florida Southern College she married Paul York. They raised their family in Windermere,...