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Raymond Charles ‘Ray’ Parker Sr.

posted Jun 18, 2013 - 9:59:07am

- Raymond Charles “Ray” Parker Sr., born July 8, 1940, in Bozeman, Mont., died April 21, 2013, in Orange City, where he had moved with his family in 1972. He was 72.

Ray ran Parker Lawn Service in Orange City from 1983 until his passing. He also owned Parker Concrete in Orange City in the decade prior to starting the lawn-care business.

Since moving to Orange City in 1972, Ray had been active in civic organizations and sports officiating.

He was public-works director for the City of Orange City, and chaired both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Charter Review Commission. He also was president of the Parent Teacher Association at Orange City Elementary School, and a commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America in Orlando.

But it was on athletic fields and in arenas where Ray’s impact may have been felt the most. In addition to more than 40 years of multi-generational refereeing and umpiring of football, basketball, baseball and softball games, Ray held several officer or leadership positions with such groups as A-1 Officials Association, Diamond Umpires Association, Florida Baseball School, Orange Baseball Umpires Association, Florida College Umpires Association, and the Florida High School Athletic Association.

He was one of the founders of, and helped clear the land for and construct, Valentine Park.

Ray also was a co-founder and president of Southwest Volusia Little League, a founder of Lake Helen Little League, and a founder and president of Southwest and Northwest Volusia Miss Softball America programs.

Ray also was an on-air personality for Uncle Hubie’s Penthouse Barnyard on an Orlando TV station in the mid-1970s, and performed as a singer/entertainer with shows in nightclubs throughout Central Florida in the 1980s.

In 1962, Ray earned his Bachelor of Science in film and television production at Montana State College in Bozeman. He also got an Associate of Science in concrete technology at what is now Daytona State College in 1973.

Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, in which he enlisted after graduating from college in 1962. He rose to the rank of captain, and served two tours in Vietnam as a pilot of fighters, transports and helicopters in 468 combat missions. Among the more than three dozen medals Ray received was the Gallantry Cross. He was given an honorable discharge in 1969.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Llos Frank Parker and Leona Cramer Parker, and his son, Raymond Charles Parker Jr.

He is survived by his daughters, Tami Lynn Parker of Orange City, Teri Jo Parker Johnson (and husband Doug Johnson) of Winchester, Va., and Lysa Ann Parker of Atlanta; and their mother, Juanita “Nita” Bergquist.

Ray also is survived by grandson Johnnie “JP” Elton Parker (and partner Krista Lai) and their children, daughters Kimora Jade Parker and Jaidah A’Lexis Quinones, and sons Richie Miguel-Guage Quinones and Neicko Manuel Quinones; another grandson, Justin Michael Hatch; and granddaughter Gloria Dian Smiley (and partner Theron “Lucky” Mc-Kiver) and their children Keyonna Tamia Thomas and Sincere McKiver.

He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Lee Parker Gibson of Willow Creek, Mont.; and two nieces, Toni Gibson and Nancy Gibson Nesbit (and her husband Dave Nesbit).

Ray enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rarely a day passed when Ray didn’t have a joke to tell his family, customers, bank tellers, friends and passers-by. He loved to laugh and to make people laugh.

Ray’s family is planning a memorial service for family and friends at Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave., Orange City, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29. His family invites everyone to celebrate the life of Ray Parker; dress is “summer casual” (no jackets or ties), as the service will be held outdoors under a covered pavilion.

Anyone wishing to speak at the service should call Lysa Parker at 770-214-5600.

Roy Nelson McDonald

posted Jun 17, 2013 - 4:41:25pm

DELAND - Roy Nelson McDonald, 52, died June 5, 2013.

Mr. McDonald was a welder.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

Ruth Pflieger Manning

posted Jun 17, 2013 - 4:41:00pm

MELBOURNE - Ruth Manning went to be with the Lord June 6, 2013. Friends are invited to join with the family at noon Saturday, June 22, at Baldauff Family Funeral Home, 1233 Saxon Blvd. in Orange City, to pay their final tribute to Ruth.

Mrs. Manning was born in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 21, 1922, the daughter of Rosa and Gottlob Pflieger.

She moved from Deltona to Emeritus ALF in Melbourne last November.

Ruth immigrated to America with her family when she was 6 years old, and later met Walter Manning, whom she married in January 1939. They were together 45 years before Walter died in January 1984.

Ruth taught at the Northeast Business Institute in Philadelphia. Having been longtime residents of Philadelphia, Ruth and Walter moved to Cinnaminson, N.J., before settling in Deltona in 1970.

Ruth’s interests included gardening, cooking, sewing, bowling, shooting, and fishing. For many years, she served as a hospice volunteer. She was a ballroom dancer for 14 years, winning many awards for technical excellence, including the gowns she designed and constructed.

Family survivors include daughter Carol M. Duffie of Orlando; son Walter (Magdalene) of Palm Bay; grandchildren Melinda L. Duffie of Columbus, Miss., Dr. Elise Hondorp (Darryl) of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Christopher Manning (Vanessa) of Melbourne; and great-grandchildren, including Grace Catherine and Rachel Lynn of Melbourne, and Jonathan Tobias of Ann Arbor.

Baldauff was in charge.

The following poem, Ruth’s favorite, represents her final thoughts to those left behind:

I Am With You Always

When I am gone, release me, and let me go.

I leave so many things to see and do.

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears.

Be happy that we had so many good years.

I gave you my love; you can only guess,

How much you gave me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it’s time that I travel on alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must.

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part,

So bless the memories within your heart.

Guy James Hagerman

posted Jun 17, 2013 - 4:39:47pm

DELAND - Guy James Hagerman, 59, died June 12, 2013.

Mr. Hagerman was a construction manager.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

James Leon Clark

posted Jun 17, 2013 - 4:38:56pm

DELAND - James Leon Clark, 77, died June 7, 2013.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Charles Raymond 
Williams

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:26:20am

SEVILLE - Charles Raymond Williams, 77, died June 11, 2013. Pastor Max Tyus will officiate at a funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Community Christian Assembly, 235 W. Washington Ave. in Pierson. Interment will follow at Seville Cemetery.

Charles was a heavy-equipment operator.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Geneva Vickers

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:26:12am

- Geneva Vickers, 87, died June 10, 2013. Pastor Leon Varnadore and Bishop W.J. Riley will officiate at a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Sanctuary of Praise Church of God, 315 Silver Road in Pierson. Interment will follow at DeLeon Springs Cemetery, 5000 Fairport Ave.

J.E. Cusack Mortuary was in charge.

Jane Salem

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:26:05am

DELAND - Jane Salem, 84, died June 8, 2013. A gathering will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Brandywine Condo Clubhouse, 2909 Revere Place in DeLand. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite potluck dish to share.

Mrs. Salem was an educator.

Lankford was in charge.

Alfonzo Davila Perez

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:58am

DELTONA - Alfonzo Davila Perez, 78, died June 11, 2013.

Mr. Perez was an assistant pharmacist.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

Donald Ray Miller

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:51am

OSTEEN - Donald Ray Miller, 66, died June 3, 2013.

Mr. Miller was a heavy-equipment mechanic.

Tri-County Cremation was in charge.

Joan Esther Keltner

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:44am

DELTONA - Joan Esther Keltner, 73, died June 10, 2013.

Mrs. Keltner was a cosmetologist.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

Rita Ann Karas

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:37am

DELAND - Rita Ann Karas, 77, died June 11, 2013.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Alice F. Ireland

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:31am

ORANGE CITY - Alice F. Ireland, 99, died June 10, 2013.

Mrs. Ireland was a hotel manager.

Baldauff was in charge.

Dorothy Evans Hash

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:23am

- Dorothy Evans Hash left us June 11, 2013, to be another Angel and join those who preceded her. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Williams-Thomas Westarea, 823 N.W. 143rd St. in Gainesville. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, in the Williams-Thomas Westarea chapel. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. June 15 at Bethel Cemetery, at State Road 15A and Glenwood Road in DeLand.

Mrs. Hash was the daughter of Raleigh A. and Eva M. Bausse Evans.

She was born Oct. 21, 1940, and raised in DeLand.

Mrs. Hash worked at General Electric Co. for years.

She loved going to the farmers market, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hash; brother Raleigh; and sisters Betty Evans McLaughlin and Mary Evans McKinney. She is survived by her children, Debbie Crews (Mike) of High Springs, Mark Ruble of Alachua, and David Ruble (Kim), also of Alachua; sister Mabel Souder (Harry) of Ocala; grandchildren Michael Crews Jr., Malia Markham, Marissa Marshall, Jayden Ruble and Seth Ruble; several nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend and the father of her children, Lee Ruble.

Williams-Thomas Westarea was in charge.

Sadie Giangrande

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:16am

DELAND - Sadie Giangrande, 96, died June 8, 2013. Funeral services and burial will be in Boston.

Mrs. Giangrande was a dressmaker.

Lankford was in charge.

Gerald Edwin ‘Jerry’ Frierson Jr.

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:25:09am

DELAND - Gerald Edwin “Jerry” Frierson Jr., 74, went home to the Lord June 7, 2013. The family will receive guests 6-8 p.m. today, Thursday, June 13, at Lankford Funeral Home, 220 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 306 W. Wisconsin Ave. in DeLand.

Mr. Frierson was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan. He is survived by daughters Katherine S. Frierson and Patricia L. (Clint) Comly; son David “Mitch” (Tricia) Frierson; grandchildren Seth M. Frierson, Kyle H. Frierson, Caleigh M. Comly and Zackary M. Frierson; and many wonderful family members and lifelong friends.

Jerry was born and raised in DeLand. He graduated from DeLand High School in 1956, attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., and was self-employed at Jerry Frierson’s Appliance Service and Sales.

He was a founding member and charter president of the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club, and fully lived out the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self.” As part of his Rotary service, he started the “Rotary Trees for Tomorrow” project, which now encompasses the “Annual Breakfast Rotary Tree Give Away.” In 2009, the City of DeLand named the tree farm the “Gerald E. Frierson Jr. City Nursery.”

Jerry was also passionately involved as a volunteer for more than 30 years with the DeLand Family YMCA, from serving as a swim-team parent up to serving as branch board chairman.

He was also a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church in DeLand, where he served in a variety of important roles, including 30 years as head usher, and decades as a trustee.

Through all the countless hours of volunteer work, he will be known and remembered most as a loving, caring and selfless father, a devoted husband, a doting grandfather, and a “hero” to all who knew him.

Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Capital Campaign, 306 W. Wisconsin Ave., DeLand, FL 32720, or to the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Tree Farm, P.O. Box 1347, DeLand, FL 32721-1347. Lankford was in charge.

Danny Lee Frick

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:24:55am

DELTONA - Danny Lee Frick, 76, died June 7, 2013.

Baldauff was in charge.

Gail E. Dewey

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:24:34am

DELTONA - Gail E. Dewey passed away June 9, 2013, after a long illness.

Mrs. Dewey moved to Florida from Rochester, N.Y., where she retired from Kodak.

She enjoyed bingo and the Buffalo Bills, and was a Dale Earnhardt fan.

Mrs. Dewey was preceded in death by her parents, James and Monica McCabe of Rochester. She is survived by sisters Barbara Cropo of Rochester, Nancy (David) Massella of Las Vegas, Linda Mack of Virginia Beach, Va., and Wendy (Dale) Abrams of Rochester; daughter Mary (David) Bradley of Deltona; sons David Muniz of Spencerport, N.Y., and Kenneth (Rebecca) Muniz of Deltona; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism at www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org. Condolences may be left for the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Lohman was in charge.

Luis A. Colon

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:24:25am

DELTONA - Luis A. Colon, 81, died June 8, 2013. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Oaklawn Chapel, 5000 County Road 46A in Sanford.

Baldwin-Fairchild was in charge.

James Leon Clark

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:24:10am

LAKE HELEN - James Leon Clark, 77, died June 7, 2013.

Mr. Clark was an engineer for the U.S. Navy.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

The Rev. Charlie Brown

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:22:47am

DELAND - The Rev. Charlie Brown, 67, died June 7, 2013.

The Rev. Brown retired from Heflin Printing in Toledo, Ohio.

Heritage Funeral Home in Port Orange was in charge.

Parker Steffans Booth

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:22:39am

DELAND - Parker S. Booth, 23, died suddenly June 4, 2013. A funeral service was held June 9 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, followed by burial at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand.

Mr. Booth was the beloved son of Bob and Judi Booth, devoted brother of Quin (and Rebecca) Booth, and loving uncle of Quinby and Mikas, also of DeLand.

Parker was a 2011 graduate of Boston College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English in anticipation of pursuing a career in law.

A lifelong Floridian, Parker was born in Miami, moving to DeLand in 2003, and graduating from Father Lopez High School in 2007.

He loved sports, and was an avid golfer, who enjoyed playing in tournaments with his father, brother and their good friend, Eric Hopton. They made an unbeatable team.

Parker always felt at home on or near the water, spending every summer with his family at Blue Mountain Lake in New York. He was an accomplished skier, and a member of the ski patrol at Gore Mountain in upstate New York as well.

As a proud DolFan, he enjoyed attending football games with his family and friends, cheering on the Boston College Eagles and his favorites, the Miami Dolphins.

Parker will be missed by his extended family, by his many friends, and by all those who loved him.

In addition to his parents and brother, Parker is survived by his paternal uncles Bill (and Terri) Booth, Michael John and Don (and Carol) Booth; his paternal aunt, Susan Brooks (and Jeff); as well as seven cousins, Ginger, Lisa, Chris, Jen, Jeff, Katie and Julie.

Memorial donations may be made to the Parker Booth Memorial Fund for Sensible Choices, c/o Mainstreet Community Bank, 204 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720.

Lankford was in charge.

Angelo D. Barone

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:22:25am

DELTONA - Angelo D. Barone passed away June 9, 2013. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Lohman Funeral Home Deltona Chapel, 1681 Providence Blvd.

Mr. Barone was born Jan. 24, 1944, in Manhattan, N.Y., to Angelo Ortiz and Enedia Santiago-Ortiz.

He moved to Deltona in 1985 from Los Angeles.

Angelo enjoyed the beach, oldies-but-goodies music, dancing, and spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends.

He is survived by his companion of 27 years, Kathy Moore, four children, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Lohman was in charge.

Howard Calvin Atkinson

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:22:08am

DELAND - Howard 
Calvin Atkinson, 88, died June 9, 2013.

Mr. Atkinson was a store manager for Publix.

Mildred Ruth Ashley

posted Jun 13, 2013 - 10:21:41am

- Mildred Ruth Ashley, 86, died May 31, 2013. The Rev. Bill Tate will officiate at a memorial service at noon Saturday, June 15, at Calvary Baptist Church, 650 E. Michigan Ave. in DeLand.

Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society was in charge.

Parker Steffans Booth

posted Jun 11, 2013 - 9:39:27am

DELAND - UPDATED 11:11 A.M. THURSDAY, JUNE 6: Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lankford Funeral Home, 220 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. Funeral services are set for 2:20 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 319 W. Wisconsin Ave. in DeLand, for Parker Booth of DeLand, 23, who died in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 44 early in the morning June 4. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery, corner of West Plymouth and North Clara avenues in DeLand. A celebration of Parker's life following at the home of Bill and Terri Booth

The story of the crash is below. The Booth family provided this obituary information to The Beacon:

Parker S. Booth, 23, of DeLand, died suddenly June 4, 2013. He was the beloved son of Bob and Judi Booth, devoted brother of Quin (and Rebecca) Booth and loving uncle of Quinby and Mikas, also of DeLand.

Parker was a 2011 graduate of Boston College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in anticipation of pursuing a career in law. A life-long Floridian, Parker was born in Miami, moving to DeLand in 2003, and graduating from Father Lopez High School in 2007.

Parker loved sports and was an avid golfer, who enjoyed playing in tournaments with his father, brother and their good friend Eric Hopton: they made an unbeatable team. Parker always felt at home on or near the water, spending every summer with his family in Blue Mountain Lake, N.Y. He was an accomplished skier and a member of the Ski Patrol at Gore Mountain in upstate New York as well. As a proud DolFan, he enjoyed attending football games with his family and friends, cheering on the BC Eagles and his favorites, the Miami Dolphins.

Parker will be missed by his extended family, his many friends and by all those who loved him.

In addition to his parents and brother, Parker is survived by his paternal Uncles Bill (and Terri), Michael John and Don (and Carol) Booth; his paternal aunt, Susan Brooks (and Jeff), as well as seven cousins: Ginger, Lisa, Chris, Jen, Jeff, Katie and Julie.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in Parker's memory to the Parker Booth Memorial Fund for Sensible Choices, in care of Mainstreet Community Bank, 204 S. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL, 32720.

UPDATED 4:20 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 4 — Parker Booth, who died in a single-vehicle crash in DeLand today, was the nephew of DeLand skydiving innovator Bill Booth, the son of Bob and Judi Booth, and the brother of Quin Booth.

The Booth family has not only been involved in making DeLand the skydiving capital of the world and producing skydiving innovations, but in many good works, such as the Wounded Warrior project.

Quin Booth stated on his Facebook page today, "It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I start this day. My brother Parker is now with god. He hit a telephone pole at 2:30AM and is no longer with us. The entire Booth family is assembling in DeLand to deal with this tragedy. We all thank you in advance for your prayers and sympathy.

"I LOVE YOU LITTLE BROTHER!" Quin Booth said.

REPORTED EARLIER — The Florida Highway Patrol reported that 23-year-old Parker Booth of DeLand lost his life in a single-car crash early today today, Tuesday, June 4.

The crash happened around 2:22 a.m. on State Road 44 at Crystal Avenue, on the east side of DeLand. Booth was traveling eastbound in a 2003 Ford Mustang when he lost control of the Mustang and left the south side of the roadway, according to the FHP report. The left side of the car collided with a pole.

Booth was pronounced dead at the scene.

The FHP is continuing to investigate the accident.

Maryanne Sosnowski

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:43:48pm

DELTONA - Maryanne Sosnowski, 72, died May 31, 2013. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 1310 Maximilian St. in Deltona.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Jill Dee Morris

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:43:29pm

ALDRICH, MO - Jill Dee Morris, 62, passed away May 20, 2013.

Dee was a graduate of DeLand High School.

She received a nursing degree from Florida State University in 1974, with postgraduate training at Stanford University in 1975.

She was by nature a humanitarian.

Dee and her husband had pilot’s licenses, and they would fly to Mexico, where they performed free medical services. Her patients were deeply moved by the quality of care she provided. She always tried to minimize others’ pain.

Dee was sensitive to the people around her. Family and friends remember her as empathic and generous. Dee also felt a special kinship with animals, particularly her dogs Tess, Fang, Belle, Lucy and Snoopy.

In her middle years, she lived in Utah, where she enjoyed skiing and camping in the Uinta Mountains with friends. The last two years of her life, she lived in Aldrich, where she kept a garden, cooked, and became caregiver to her cousin Janet Singer. In her spare time, she loved going to flea markets, reading, and sewing.

Dee was a spiritual person and often reflected on life and death. She believed that all things in the universe were interconnected. Those of us who mourn her pray that she has been reconnected with loved ones.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Col. David M. Singer, a former DeLand city manager, and Virginia Singer, a well-known artist in the area, as well as her dear sister Kay Stewart Singer. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Dickinson and son-in-law Andrew Dickinson of Vista, Calif.; son David Houston of DeLand; sister Ann Magaha and friend Steve Jones of Daytona Beach; niece Claire Bell of Atlanta; nieces Susy Lowen of Takoma Park, Md., and Ellie Rose of Seattle; cousins Janet Singer of Aldrich, and Jim Singer of Cortez, Colo.; cousin Chris Stewart of Austin, Texas; ex-husband Dr. Don Houston of Salt Lake City; and close friends James Rice of Aldrich, and Cindy Phelps, Gini Monson and Terry Hiller, all of Salt Lake City.

Memorial donations may be made to Aldrich United Methodist Church, 5085 S. 38th Road, Aldrich, MO 65601.

Frances Naomi 
Hastings McGuire

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:42:32pm

EMPORIA - Frances Naomi Hastings McGuire, 76, passed away June 4, 2013, at the Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/
Flagler Care Center in Orange City. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel, 126 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel in DeLand, with interment following at Purdom Cemetery, on Purdom Cemetery Road, off U.S. Highway 17 in Pierson.

Mrs. McGuire was born Jan. 30, 1937, in Emporia.

Naomi was a member of First Baptist Church of Pierson. She loved fishing, gardening, traveling, playing slots, and going to the mountains.

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 45 years, Clarence McGuire; son Leslie McGuire; and parents Robert and Mary Hastings. Survivors include her son Michael McGuire of Pierson; daughters Frances “Sissy” Wimberly of Umatilla, Carol Johnson of Astor, and Shirley Seay of Astor; sisters Mabel Robinson of DeLand and Thelma Fulks of Astor; grandchildren William McGuire, Jeffrey Capps, Christy Seay, Lisa Branton and Amy Bossio; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Online condolences may be made at www.allensummerhillfuneralhome.com. Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Francis W. Kerney

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:41:53pm

DELAND - Francis W. Kerney, 89, died May 31, 2013.

Mr. Kerney was a design engineer of recreational products.

Baldauff was in charge.

Alen B. Hunter

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:41:32pm

DELAND - Alen B. Hunter, 66, died May 30, 2013. Brent Markovitz officiated at a funeral service June 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial followed at DeLand Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Hunter owned and operated his own lab-equipment manufacturing company.

Deltona Memorial was in charge.

Lydia L. Guess

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:41:06pm

EMPORIA - Lydia L. Guess, 86, died June 3, 2013. The Rev. Doug Knight and the Rev. James McMaster will officiate at a funeral service scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Thursday, June 6, at Emporia Baptist Church, 385 Emporia Road in Pierson. Interment will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in Emporia.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

John Andrew 
Freeborough

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:40:32pm

DELAND - John Andrew Freeborough, 70, died May 31, 2013. A funeral service was held June 4 at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand.

Lankford was in charge.

John Robert Darnell

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:40:11pm

OCALA - John 
Robert Darnell, 73, a former resident of DeLand and DeLeon Springs, died June 4, 2013. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Pierson United Methodist Church, 136 W. Second Ave., with the Rev. Josh Beaty officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Pierson Methodist Cemetery.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Edward Anthony 
Barone

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:39:10pm

DELTONA - Edward Anthony Barone, 20, died June 1, 2013.

Baldauff was in charge.

Eileen Barfield

posted Jun 6, 2013 - 4:38:29pm

DELAND - Eileen Barfield, 77, died June 2, 2013. The family will celebrate her life in Chipley at a later date.

Lohman was in charge.

Elijah P. Watson

posted Jun 3, 2013 - 10:45:21am

DELAND - Elijah P. Watson, 90, died May 31, 2013. A Celebration of Life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Ruth J. Cusack Memorial Chapel, 727 S. Stone St. in DeLand. Interment will follow at Suber Memorial Gardens, 1044 Frontage Road in Lake Helen.

Mr. Watson retired as a bus driver for the New York City Transit Authority.

J.E. Cusack Mortuary was in charge.

Jean Marie Bizzaro Spencer

posted Jun 3, 2013 - 10:44:54am

DELAND - DELAND — Jean Marie Bizzaro Spencer, born Aug. 19, 1947, went home peacefully on May 28, 2013, to be with her family and friends in the arms of our Lord, from the Hospice Care Center in Orange City. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Higher Ground Ministries Revival Center, 820 N. Frankfort Ave. in DeLand. A Celebration of Life memorial will be 2-5 p.m. June 8 at Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave. in DeLand.

Mrs. Spencer is better known as “Momma Jean” from her work at Brownie’s Coin Laundry, Ryan’s Steakhouse, and Barnhill’s Buffet.

She is survived by her husband, John Spencer; her three children, Deborah (Jeff) Ingling, Glen (Renell) Bizzaro and Denise (Randy) Pulling, all of DeLand; her brothers, Joseph (Joann) Bizzaro of Deltona and William (Phyllis) Bizzaro of DeLand; sisters Vicki (Rick) Erickson of Nevada, Liz Allen (Norm) Fisher and Debbie Russell of DeLand; stepson Clayton Spencer of DeLand; eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Rose Pellerino

posted Jun 3, 2013 - 10:44:05am

- Rose Pellerino, 90, died May 30, 2013. A funeral service was held June 1 at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home in Orange City.

Deltona Memorial was in charge.

Wesley L. Money

posted Jun 3, 2013 - 10:43:39am

- Wesley L. Money, 90, died May 24, 2013. A funeral service was held May 31 at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home in Orange City. Burial with full military honors followed at Deltona Memorial Gardens in Orange City.

Deltona Memorial was in charge.

James B. ‘Butch’ Fawcett

posted Jun 3, 2013 - 10:43:03am

DELTONA - DELTONA — James B. “Butch” Fawcett, 65, died May 28, 2013.

Mr. Fawcett was a meter technician for public utilities.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

Nelson ‘Ray’ Vaccaro

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:18:32am

- Nelson “Ray” Vaccaro, 62, died May 19, 2013.

Mr. Vaccaro retired as a builder.

Deltona Memorial was in charge.

Douglas Eugene Thomas

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:18:25am

DELAND - Douglas Eugene Thomas, 91, died May 28, 2013.

Mr. Thomas was a fire marshal.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

Brenda Jo Solano

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:18:18am

DELTONA - Brenda Jo Solano, 49, died May 26, 2013.

Mrs. Solano was a homemaker.

Alavon Direct Cremation Service was in charge.

Joshua Lee Slagle

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:18:09am

DELAND - Joshua Lee Slagle, 28, died May 22, 2013.

Mr. Slagle was a handyman.

Lankford was in charge.

Vitangelo ‘Vito’ Montrone

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:18:00am

DELTONA - Vitangelo “Vito” Montrone, 82, died May 26, 2013. A funeral service was scheduled for 2 p.m. today, Thursday, May 30, at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, 1295 Saxon Blvd. in Orange City. Entombment will follow at Deltona Memorial Gardens, 1295 Saxon Blvd. in Orange City.

Deltona Memorial was in charge.

Edna G. Mercer

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:17:53am

DEBARY - Edna G. Mercer, 91, died May 21, 2013.

Altman-Long was in charge.

Sidney J. McLester

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:14:56am

DELAND - Sidney J. McLester, 73, died May 25, 2013. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Stetson Baptist Church, 1025 W. Minnesota Ave. in DeLand.

Mr. McLester worked as the office manager for Florida Power Corp. in DeLand and for Caldwell Banking Realty.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Virginia Francis Veatch Holsapple

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:14:08am

SEVILLE - Virginia Francis Veatch Holsapple, 92, died May 27, 2013, in DeLand. The Rev. Howard Cox will officiate at a Celebration of Life memorial service scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Word of Faith Bible Church at 2708 South U.S. Highway 17 in Crescent City.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Joshua Allan McDermott

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:13:49am

DELTONA - Joshua Allan McDermott, 22, died May 23, 2013.

Mr. McDermott was a track operator at an amusement park.

Baldauff was in charge.

Berniece Pauline Snodgrass Hires

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:13:40am

CASEY, ILL - Berniece Pauline Snodgrass Hires, 89, died May 26, 2013. A Celebration of Life service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Markwell Funeral Home in Casey.

Mrs. Hires is the mother of Charles L. “Chuck” Hires and his wife, Sandie, of Orange City, and Marilyn Kay Talbott of Martinsville, Ill.

Markwell Funeral Home was in charge.

Roy William Higgins

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:13:31am

DELTONA - Roy William Higgins, 84, died May 25, 2013.

Baldauff was in charge.

Naomi Violet Gunter

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:12:48am

DEBARY - Naomi Violet Gunter, 85, died May 25, 2013.

FourTownes Cremation was in charge.

Heinrich M. Fahn

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:12:10am

DELTONA - Heinrich M. Fahn, 78, died May 20, 2013.

Phoenix Cremation was in charge.

Jeffrey W. Boals

posted May 30, 2013 - 10:11:58am

DEBARY - Jeffrey W. Boals, 58, died May 17, 2013.

Baldwin Fairchild was in charge.