Obituaries
Jeanette M Sekula
Mar 14, 2025
Jeanette Mary Sekula, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Halifax Health Hospice in Orange City, Florida.
Born on August 4, 1950, in Manhattan, New York, Jeanette was the youngest of three children. She graduated from York College with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in mathematics. Throughout her career, she...
Thomas William Autorino
Mar 14, 2025
Thomas William Autorino, 57, passed away in Milwaukee, WI, after a sudden illness. He was born and raised in Deltona, Florida, where he built a life surrounded by family, friends, and a love for good conversation.
Tom proudly served 23 years in the United States Air Force as an air traffic controller and airfield manager. His service took him all over...
Connie Dee Richards
Mar 12, 2025
Constance Ford Richards, 86 years old, known as Connie, Mom, Granny and Gi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was the daughter of the late Tom W. Ford and Winona Blocker Ford. Connie was born in Glasgow, Kentucky but had lived in DeLand since she was three months old.
Connie was married for 66 years to the...
Michael Joseph D'Amato
Mar 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Joseph D’Amato, 71 years old, who passed away peacefully on the morning of March 10, 2025. Born on November 25, 1953, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Michael grew up in Stratford, CT, before relocating to Deland, Florida in 1989.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Eugenia D’Amato; his two daughters,...
Jillian Elaine Griffith
Mar 10, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Jillian Elaine Griffith, 42, on March 10, 2025. Born on October 15, 1982 in Fort Myers, Florida, to Debra Ann Griffith and John David Griffith, Jill was a bright, inquisitive individual whose love of science and the natural world was evident from an early age. As a child, she...
Philip Ray Dever
Mar 8, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel Philip Ray Dever, United States Air Force (retired), age 80, of Deland, Florida, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 8, 2025.
Phil was born on May 2, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Charlene Dever. A proud and distinguished veteran, Lt. Col. Dever served honorably in the United States Air Force, earning numerous accolades...
Walter Brett Floyd
Mar 4, 2025
Walter Brett Floyd, 49, of Daytona Beach went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 4, 2025. Brett was born in Charlotte, NC on April 28, 1975.
The beloved son of Trish Cobble Richardson and David Richardson, Brett was raised in both the Carolinas before relocating to Florida to be closer to his parents. Brett was known for his...
Melisa Jo Mills
Mar 4, 2025
Melisa Jo Mills of DeLand, Florida passed away on March 4, 2025 at 52. She was born on December 15, 1972 in DeLand, Florida to Larry and Donna Mills.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand, Florida. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM.
Richard "Salvatore" Maru
Feb 28, 2025
Richard “Salvatore” Maru, 78, of DeLand, FL, passed away on February 28, 2025. Born on August 3, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Carl and Theresa Maru.
A passionate entrepreneur and chef, Richard dedicated his life to the culinary arts and food distribution. In 1969, he founded Nature’s Nest Macrobiotic Restaurant in Brooklyn, where he introduced health-conscious dining...
Mary Frida Olson Hagerstrand
Feb 27, 2025
Mary Frida Olson Hagerstrand passed away 2/27/25 peacefully at her home in DeLand, Florida.Born 10/15/34 in Worcester, Massachusetts youngest daughter of three. Mary was 90 years old.Mary was raised in a Catholic family and had strong beliefs and that she would ultimately rest with the Lord in heaven.Mary was very proud to have served her country in the Marine Corps...
Richard Foster Dedcovich
Feb 26, 2025
Richard Foster Dedcovich of DeLand, Florida passed away on February 26, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born in Staten Island, New York on September 19, 1943 to Ralph and Mildred Dedcovich. He is survived by his wife Eileen and family.
A Visitation Gathering will take place on Friday March 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM followed...
James "Jim" Bergman
Feb 25, 2025
James “Jim” Bergman, 94, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was born in Manistique Michigan on December 25 1930 to Clifford and Bernice (Gunnarson) Bergman.
Jim is survived by his wife, Joy, the love of his life for 48 years. His children by a previous marriage, Steven Bergman and Deborah (Bergman) Armstrong along with a brother Gerald Bergman preceded him...
Ann L. "Boots" Gerard
Feb 24, 2025
Ann Lois Leeson "Boots" Gerard February 24, 2025 – DeLand, FL
Ann Lois Leeson "Boots" Gerard, age 100, of DeLand, FL, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Ann lived a full and rich life, dedicated to her family, faith, and community. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her.
Ann cherished...
Leia Brooke Vondrick
Feb 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leia Brooke Vondrick, who passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital at the age of 6. Leia was born on October 15th, 2018, in Daytona Beach, FL, to her loving parents, Jason and Laura Vondrick.
Leia's life was marked by her incredible strength and...
Joanne H Evans
Feb 19, 2025
Joanne H. Evans of DeLand, FL passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born on January 30, 1939 in Hoosick Falls, NY to Frederick and Alchee Horton.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Glenwood Presbyterian Church in DeLand, FL. A burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
Robert McElroy Grier
Feb 17, 2025
Robert McElroy Grier, 77, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025. Known to all as "Mac," he was born in Monmouth, Illinois, to Robert and Shirley Grier.
Mac dedicated his life to service—both to his country and his community. He proudly served in the United States Navy before embarking on a long and distinguished career with the Volusia...
John Wallace Pugh
Feb 17, 2025
John Wallace Pugh was born was born June 18, 1938 in the Kennington district of London, UK, the son of John "Digger" Pugh and Sheila Smale Pugh.
John's skill, professionalism and exceptional achievements in the circus world have gained national and international recognition.
There is a John W. Pugh Ring of the Circus Model Builder's Association, and a John W. Pugh Tent...
Margaret H. "Peggy" Kazmierczak
Feb 16, 2025
Margaret H. Kazmierczak, “Peggy” peacefully passed away from this life on February 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in DeLand, FL on March 22, 1927, and remained in DeLand her whole life.
She graduated from DeLand High School in 1945. In October of 2023, she was honored as the oldest living graduate during DHS Homecoming Week.
She started her...
John Allan Tennant
Feb 16, 2025
John Allan Tennant of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida passed away on February 16, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born on November 21, 1936 in DeLand, Florida to Walter and Esther Tennant.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday February 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand, FL.
John Aytekin Ozdemir
Feb 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Ozdemir, who passed away on February 12, 2025, at his residence in Oviedo, Florida, at the age of 31.
Born on May 25, 1993, in Brooklyn, New York, John was the beloved son of Aytekin and Burcu Ozdemir. His family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, shortly after his birth,...
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