Obituaries

Jeanette Hurd

Jeanette Hurd

May 31, 2025

Jeanette Arlene Hurd was born on June 23, 1934 in Akron, Ohio and passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the Alliance Community in DeLand, Florida. She married her high school sweetheart, Paul Max Hurd, on June 6, 1953 in Ohio. They were married nearly 52 years until his death (2005) in Florida where they retired in 1999.

She was...

Gary Wayne Hutson

Gary Wayne Hutson

May 28, 2025

Gary Wayne Hutson, 65 of DeLand, FL, was called to heaven on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Joveann Hutson, brother Craig Hutson, and family of Lady Lake, FL.

Gary was born on February 18, 1960 in Hollywood, FL to the parents of Claude and Dorthy Hutson predeceased. He played football...

Roxie Elaine Zeman

Roxie Elaine Zeman

May 18, 2025

Roxie Elaine Zeman, 74, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born on September 2, 1950, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Roxie spent the majority of her life in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, before relocating to DeLand, Florida, in 2012.

A proud graduate of Canon McMillan Senior High School, Class of 1968, Roxie married the love...

Gregory Sponer

Gregory Sponer

May 17, 2025

Gregory Melvin Sponer, born January 22, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2025. He was 58 years old. A proud United States Navy veteran, Greg served his country with honor and carried the values of loyalty, discipline, and service with him throughout his life. Those who knew him will remember his infectious laughter, his gentle heart,...

Brenda Kay Anderson

Brenda Kay Anderson

May 16, 2025

Brenda Kay Anderson, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Palm Coast, Florida. She was 58 years old.

Born in Madrid, Spain, on September 28, 1966, Brenda lived a rich and vibrant life that took her across continents—from Spain to Germany, and eventually throughout the United States. She ultimately made her home in Gulf...

Charles (Chuck) Antaya

Charles (Chuck) Antaya

May 11, 2025

Charles (Chuck) Antaya, passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2025. Chuck is survived by his wife Mary and their sons, Bruce and Brad; Grandchildren, Ben, Al, Nic, Lindy and Sydney.

Harriet Leorra Robertson

Harriet Leorra Robertson

May 11, 2025

Harriet Leeora Robertson, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of Jehovah, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at Coastal Health Rehab in Daytona Beach, Florida. She was 83 years old.

Born on December 13, 1941, in Orlando, Florida, Harriet lived a life marked by love, resourcefulness, and unwavering faith. As a dedicated wife and mother, Harriet found deep...

Patricia S Burger

Patricia S Burger

May 8, 2025

Patricia Ann Burger (née Smith), age 92, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in DeLand, Florida. Born on February 23, 1933, in Wampsville, New York, she lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and community service.

Patricia graduated from Oneida High School in Oneida, New York, and went on to attend the State University of New York at...

Robert Edward Horan

Robert Edward Horan

May 6, 2025

Robert Edward Horan, 75, of Volusia County, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025.

Born on August 13, 1949, in Dalton, Georgia, Robert was the cherished son of George and Grace Horan. He was raised in DeLand, Florida, where he would eventually meet the love of his life, Debbie. The two were married on December 12, 1981, beginning a lifelong...

Basil Kustodowicz

Basil Kustodowicz

May 2, 2025

Basil Kustodowicz, died peacefully on May 2nd, at Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City FL. Born on May 2nd in Brylince Poland, Basil lived a life of service that brought him all over the world. Son of the village pastor, he spent his life as a servant of God working as a minister for nearly sixty years. After completing seminary...

Paul Vincent Criste

Paul Vincent Criste

Apr 28, 2025

Paul Vincent Criste, 78, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on May 30, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Paul was the son of Hilary A. Criste, Sr. and Cecelia Delarose (Doll) Criste. He graduated from Wilkinsburg High School and went on to study at the University of Pittsburgh.

A proud veteran of...

Shirley Dolores Hall

Shirley Dolores Hall

Apr 28, 2025

Shirley Dolores Hall (née Achenback), 92, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in DeLand, Florida.

Born on July 12, 1932, at Emergency Hospital in Annapolis, Maryland, Shirley spent her early years in Annapolis, graduating from Annapolis Senior High School with the Class of 1950. Following her passion for helping others, she pursued a career in nursing, earning her Registered Nurse...

Rose Marie Hooper

Rose Marie Hooper

Apr 23, 2025

Rose Marie Hooper, 96, of Orange City, passed away April 23, 2025. 

Rose Marie was born April 10, 1929 at Beaufort, South Carolina to the late George C. McKamey and Hermia Brainard McKamey. Rose Marie was a graduate of Orange Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She married Jewell Hooper (Sam) that same year. Rose Marie was a pediatric nurse...

Carolyn Cannon Litke

Carolyn Cannon Litke

Apr 17, 2025

A celebration of life service for Carolyn Cannon Litke, who died in Fort Worth, Texas on April 17, 2025, will be held at Northwest Square (the former Trinity Methodist Church building) in DeLand, Florida on May 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Reverand Mary Beth Harper presiding. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 4:00 to...

Gail W Fallon

Gail W Fallon

Apr 15, 2025

Gail Warner Fallon, 71, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at Advent Health DeLand Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 29, 1954, in Oneida, New York, Gail was the cherished daughter of the late George and Catherine Warner of Munnsville, NY. She grew up alongside her siblings, the late George G. Warner...

Susan Lynne Giguere

Susan Lynne Giguere

Apr 14, 2025

Susan Lynne Baggott Giguere, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Halifax Hospital in Deltona, Florida. Born on October 27, 1960, in Wauchula, Florida, Susan was a proud 9th-generation Floridian whose life was marked by compassion, dedication, and deep love for her family.

She was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Baggott...

William Butler Cummings

William Butler Cummings

Apr 14, 2025

William Butler Cummings, 62, of Deland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born on December 6, 1962, in Rockville Centre, New York, Bill was raised in Wellesley, Massachusetts, before making his way to Florida, where he would build a successful life and career.

The youngest of four siblings, Bill graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Business...

Carolyne (Virginia) Langston

Carolyne (Virginia) Langston

Apr 13, 2025

Virginia Carolyne Langston entered into the arms of the Lord on April 13, 2025. Carolyne was born June 3, 1934 to Clarence and Allene Wallace in Jamesville, North Carolina. She was the youngest of four children. She attended Jamesville Elementary and High School. She married Robert Langston on June 16, 1956. She graduated from East Carolina University with a degree...

Richard Charles Meyers

Richard Charles Meyers

Apr 11, 2025

Richard Charles Meyers, a beloved father, brother, son, and veteran, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2025, at Advent Health Hospice in Orange City, Florida. He was 69 years old.

Born on October 18, 1955, at the New Port Naval Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, Richard was raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, where his curiosity, humor, and sense of...

Richard J. Bailey

Richard J. Bailey

Apr 10, 2025

It is with great sympathy that we announce the passing of Richard J. Bailey, who died peacefully at his home in Deland, Florida, on April 10, 2025, at the age of 90. He will be deeply missed by his extensive family and friends. 

The family is holding a visitation on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 1:00PM at St. Peter Catholic Church...