Obituaries

Glenn O'Grady

Sep 9, 2024

Glenn Robert O'Grady, 68, of Deland, Florida, passed away on September 10, 2024. Born on May 28, 1956, in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, Glenn grew up on the island and attended Syosset High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1974. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Bonaventure University in Olean,...

Ronald Johnson

Sep 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Lyle Johnson, Ron, 74. Born on November 21, 1949 in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin and passed away on September 7, 2024 in Deland, Florida.

Ron leaves behind his devoted wife Cheryl and his children; Colleen (Rick Alvarez) Dunlop, Melanie (David) Vargas and Stacey (Mark) Sutton. As well as his...

Philip Koan

Sep 7, 2024

Philip Goodhart Koan passed peacefully into heaven surrounded by loved ones, on September 7, 2024, at his home on the Satilla River in Woodbine Ga., He was born on April 30, 1936 in Owosso, Michigan, to the late George Harwood Koan and B. Oveta Goodhart Koan. He was the sixth of eight beloved brothers and sisters. Philip is survived by...

John Texter

Sep 7, 2024

John Christopher Texter, 55, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL at the Mayo Clinic. John fought a ferocious battle with Interstitial Lung Disease caused by an unknown autoimmune disease which resulted in pulmonary fibrosis, scarring of the lungs. He was a brave warrior, who never gave up and never lost his sense of humor.

John was born on...

David Viers

Sep 7, 2024

David C. Viers, 78, of Lake Helen, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in DeLand, Florida, David attended local schools before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. Upon returning home from the service, he worked with his family in the Viers family nursery for 20...

Richard Howe

Sep 5, 2024

Richard Howe, affectionately known as "Bud," passed away peacefully at home in Deland, Florida, on September 5, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born on August 1, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, to Howard and Jetty Howe, Richard earned his beloved nickname from his mother, who called him "her little buddy." Over time, "buddy" evolved into "Bud," and the name stuck...

Jimmie Wilda Brown

Sep 2, 2024

Jimmie "Wilda" Brown, Edwards passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in DeLand, on September 2, 2024. 

 

Wilda was born on November 12, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. Her family relocated to Winter Haven Florida where she was raised with her brothers and sisters. She graduated highschool in Winter Haven in 1962. She was a devout Christian and member of Stetson Baptist...

Thomas Earl Umpenhour

Sep 1, 2024

Thomas Earl Umpenhour, born on March 25, 1961, passed away on September 1, 2024, at the age of 63.

 

A resident of Daytona Beach, Thomas was a man of many talents and great intelligence. He earned his associate’s degree in electrical engineering from Dutchess Community College in New York, reflecting his deep love for understanding how things work.

 

He was a force...

Leonard Klingen

Aug 29, 2024

December 17, 1953 to August 29, 2024 (70)

Leonard W. Klingen loving husband and step father passed away peacefully in hospice care. He is survived by his devoted wife Mary, step children Christian and Hayley, brother Alex Klingen (Jan), his sister Monica Gould (Mike), his mother Tine L. Klingen, brother in law Scott Hawkins, and many nieces and nephews.

Leonard had an...

Barbara Ellen Right

Aug 26, 2024

Barbara Ellen Right

8/26/2024

Barbara Ellen Right, 80, of Deland, FL, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024, at Halifax Hospice West Volusia Care Center. Born on January 27, 1944, in...

Irmgard Maria "Emmy" Knuuttila

Aug 26, 2024

Emmy Knuuttila

08/26/2024

Irmgard Maria "Emmy" Knuuttila, 83, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family, on August 26, 2024, officially retiring from her life's work...

Timothy Erin Mcguire

Aug 23, 2024

Timothy Erin McGuire

8/23/2024

Our beloved Timothy Erin McGuire, 62, of Daytona Beach, passed away and walked into the arms of Jesus on August 23, 2024 in his home with family...

Dr. Royce Everett Hood

Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Royce Everett Hood

8/22/2024

Dr. Royce Everett Hood, Junior, entered heaven on August 22, 2024. He was born June 12, 1941, in Palatka, Florida.  Dr. Hood attended the University of...

Newell B. Thornhill, Jr.

Aug 20, 2024

Newell B. Thornhill, Jr.

8/20/2024

The rich life of Newell B. Thornhill, Jr., 95, passed to eternity on August 20, 2024. Newell was born October 7, 1928, in Polk County, Florida....

Lesa Marie Greene

Aug 17, 2024

Lesa Marie Greene

08/17/2024

Lesa Marie Greene, age 70, of Deland, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1954, in Rapid City,...

Eleanor Louise Stratton Wetherill

Aug 3, 2024

Eleanor Louise Stratton Wetherill

8/3/2024

Eleanor Louise Stratton Wetherill passed away Sat. August 3rd, 2024. She was the daughter of Stanley and Marjorie Stratton and was born on May 22nd, 1933...

Stanley R. Gelman,M.D. "Stan"

Jul 30, 2024

Stanley R. Gelman, M.D. "Stan"

07/30/2024

Stanley R. Gelman, M.D., “Stan,” age 83 of DeLand, FL, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

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Elaine Opisso

Jul 30, 2024

Elaine Opisso

07/30/2024

Elaine Opisso passed surrounded by family on July 30th.

She is remembered...

Gerard John Ferrara

Jul 22, 2024

Gerard John Ferrara

7/22/2024

Gerard John Ferrara of DeLand, Florida, passed away at the age of 94 on July 22, 2024, after a long illness.

Anthony Louis Pirollo

Jul 15, 2024

Anthony Louis Pirollo passed away peacefully under hospice care on July 15, 2024, in Orange City. Anthony, better known as Tony to his friends and family, was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 28, 1946, and was the eldest son to Carmen and Myrtle ‘Utter’ Pirollo. The Pirollo family moved to Orlando in the early 1960s where Carmen worked for...