Diane Schlecter
Nov 9, 2025
In November, Diane Drake Schlecter (1941-2025) passed away peacefully at her home in The Villages, Florida with her daughter Wendy and son-in-law Sean by her side. She is survived by her three children: Scott Biddison, Wendy VanHorn and Dawn Biddison. Diane was the daughter of Miriam "Dolly" Farrier Drake and Charles Richard Drake, Jr.
Diane was...
Sheila Allen
Nov 9, 2025
Sheila Allen peacefully returned to the Lord's embrace at the age of 63 after battling cancer for a decade.
Born to David Jerome Allen and Carole Phillips in Chicago, Illinois, she served as a second-generation Chicago Police Officer for over 35 years and was a gifted gardener. Most notably, she was a truly selfless and devoted daughter,...
Frank Barone
Nov 9, 2025
Deacon Frank Barone, 76, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. Born in Ucria, Sicily, Frank built a beautiful life filled with faith, family, hard work, and love.
He was married to his devoted wife, Marie DeRosso Barone, for nearly 56 years — a partnership grounded in strength, humor, and unwavering devotion. Together...
Edward Dennis
Nov 9, 2025
Edward Albert Dennis of Leesburg, Florida passed away on November 9, 2025 at the age of 92 years. Born December 31, 1932, in Willards, Maryland, he was the son of the late William and Gertie (Hill) Dennis. He grew up on the family farm and later married Frances Wersten with whom he shared 66 loving years.
Ed...
Suzanne Hillbauer
Nov 8, 2025
Suzanne Hillbauer went home to be with our Lord on November 8, 2025. A true Florida native, Sue was born in Miami, FL on July 13, 1946. Raising her family as a homemaker for decades, she later worked as an elementary school aid in Marion County and at the University of Florida Foundation. Sue is preceded in death...
Julie Anna Petty
Nov 8, 2025
Julieanna Petty (McVicker), born May 19, 1962, tragically left this world on November 8, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene, ending her life far too soon. Julie was born in Painesville, Ohio, and spent most of her life in the area before relocating to Summerfield, Florida.
Julie lived a private and...
Mildred "Milly" Myers
Nov 8, 2025
Mildred "Milly" Myers passed away peacefully at age 80 on November 8, 2025.
Milly was born in St Louis, Missouri on May 16, 1945 to parents Lloyd Noblin and Marie Livesay Noblin. In 1971, she married Michael Myers and had three sons: Andrew, David, and Robert. After becoming widowed at a young age, Milly moved her children...
Deborah Dryden
Nov 8, 2025
Deborah Jean Dryden , 69, of Orlando, Florida, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on November 8, 2025 , after a courageous 13-year battle with breast cancer.
Debbie was born October 30, 1956 , in Chicago, Illinois , to Jean Rivers Michnick and Jerome...
Joan S. Maxwell
Nov 8, 2025
Joan S. Maxwell, born May 19, 1939, in Stratford, New Jersey, passed away on November 8, 2025. Joan lived a life of teaching, travel, friendship, and the sea. A graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School (Class of 1957), she continued her education at Glassboro State College where she met and married the true love of her life, Roger Maxwell....
Rose Ann Fitzgerald
Nov 8, 2025
Obituary for Rose Ann Fitzgerald It is with great love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Rose Ann Fitzgerald, of Lakeland, Florida, who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:50 p.m. surrounded by her family. Rose Ann was the beloved wife of Barry Fitzgerald and the devoted mother to Stacy Fitzgerald...