Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
May 5, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles T. Craft
Apr 8, 2025
Charles Terry Craft, affectionately known as “Bud,” passed away peacefully at his home on April 8, 2025, at the remarkable age of 102. Born on October 20, 1922, on the family farm in Johnston, Ohio, Bud was a child of the Roaring Twenties and came of age during the trials of the Great Depression—a background that shaped a life of...
Michael John Booth
Apr 6, 2025
Michael John Booth was born December 18th, 1947 and died April 6, 2025. He was 77 yrs old when he passed in DeLand, Florida on April 6th after a long illness.
He was born in Coral Gables, Florida, to Father John Parkhurst Booth and Mother Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross Booth.
He is survived by brothers Bill (Terri), Bob (Judi) Booth, and sister...
Jack M. Cola
Apr 6, 2025
Jack M. Cola, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala. He was born October 16th, 1930, in Queens, New York, to Frank, Sr. and Katherine Cola. He is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Laura Ann Cola, and four of their children; Jack Michael Cola, Jr., Salvatore John Cola, Arthur...