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Charles Cusack Jr.

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:59:06am

DELAND - Charles Allen “Chuck” Cusack Jr., 67, died Nov. 13, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn. Calling hours will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Greater Union First Baptist Church, 240 S. Clara Ave. in DeLand. A wake will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Greater Union First Baptist Church. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at First Baptist Church of DeLand, 725 N. Woodland Blvd. Interment will be at Union Cemetery, 1600 W. Euclid Ave. in DeLand.

Mr. Cusack was born Dec. 21, 1941, in DeLand to the late Charles Allen Sr. and Ruth Evelyn Johnson Cusack. He attended the local schools and graduated from Euclid High School, Class of 1959. He matriculated to Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1970. He later furthered his education at Nova Southeastern University, receiving his master’s degree in 1985.

At age 14, he also began working as groundskeeper for Harry Thomson, working for him until Mr. Thomson’s death in July 2004. He worked at Keller Kitchen Cabinets prior to college.

Mr. Cusack began his career in education in 1970 at Ormond Beach Elementary School, then continued at Woodward Avenue Elementary School in DeLand, and finally at DeLand Middle School, retiring in 2003. Throughout his 33 years of teaching, he served in sixth-grade classrooms. He also served as summer-school principal. In addition to the daytime classroom, he began teaching in the Alternative Education Program at Daytona Beach Community College in 1978, and assisted hundreds of students who returned to school to earn their high-school diploma.

He was converted and baptized at the age of 12 at Greater Union First Baptist Church in DeLand. He served as Sunday-school teacher, and in the Sanctuary and Inspirational Choirs, and the Men of Union Choir. He was ordained a deacon in 1984, a very proud moment in his life. As a deacon, he served as the leader of District No. 3. Most recently, he served as the pastor’s anniversary chairman. He served in many capacities, wherever he could be of assistance, including helping many of the senior members of the congregation with their personal needs and chauffeuring them as well as “Miss Joyce.”

Chuck was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Athens Lodge No. 46, Prince Hall Masons, and Progressive Pallbearers Lodge No. 119, and a Past Worthy Patron for Prince of Peace Chapter 120, Order of the Eastern Star. He served as treasurer for the West Volusia Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for more than 25 years, and was a charter member of the Spring Hill Kiwanis Club, the Volusia County Sickle Cell Association, Family Renew and the FAMU Alumni Association.

On Dec. 26, 1961, Mr. Cusack married his high-school sweetheart, Joyce M. Cummings. To this union were born two daughters, Jan and Julie.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 48 years, Joyce C. Cusack; two daughters, Jan E. Cusack-Johnson of DeLand, and Julie E. Cusack-Gordon and her husband, Vernon; three granddaughters, Danisha L. Johnson, Jada Gordon and Jade Gordon; one brother, James E. and his wife, Brenda, of DeLand; his namesake, nephew Charles Allen Cusack Ill and his wife, Karen, of DeLand; one godsister, Marilyn Hinson-Jordan; five aunts, Theresa Worthy and Willie Mae Johnson, both of DeLand, Hazel Cusack of Nashville, Ga., Florence P. Turner and her husband, Leroy, of Pomona Park, and Annie Bell of New Smyrna Beach; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gussie and Nathan Francis of DeLand; two sisters-in-law, Joan Lane and her husband, David, and Deletta Ebbensen and her husband, Vincent; nieces and nephews Thunnan Thomas, Deirdre Footman and her husband, Darron, Delvin Ebbensen, Deondra Ebbensen and DeRyan Ebbensen; and a host of God’s children, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Family Renew Community, 810 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL 32117. Arthur Mack was in charge.

Joyce Mabel Altman

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:57:59am

ORANGE CITY - Joyce Mabel Altman, 89, died Nov. 16, 2009, at her home. Calling hours will be noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home, 163 S. Volusia Ave. in Orange City. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home. Interment will be at Hollywood Cemetery, 1031 S. Carpenter Ave. in Orange City.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Carol Elaine Forrer

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:57:27am

DELAND - Carol Elaine Forrer, 91, died Nov. 14, 2009. After being cremated, her ashes will be spread in a private moment of the family’s choosing.

Mrs. Forrer owned and operated many businesses, and was a musician.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at 2855 Canal Road, DeLand, FL 32720. Personal condolences may also be sent to the family at www.cfandcs.com. Constantino was in charge.

Mark Francis Sr.

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:56:58am

DELTONA - Mark Francis Sr., 44, died Nov. 8, 2009, at his home.

Mr. Francis was the manager of Big T Tire in Sanford.

He graduated from Middletown High School in Rhode Island, where he was on the wrestling team.

Mr. Francis loved riding his motorcycle, as well as working on motorcycles. He was known as a great mechanic.

He was preceded in death by one stepbrother, Wayne Burgess. He is survived by his wife, Diana; one son, Mark; his father and stepmother, Rick Sr. and Linda; his mother, Jacqueline Francis; one sister, Catherine; two brothers, Rick Francis and his wife, Missy, and Bill Francis and his wife, Anna, all of Middletown; two stepbrothers, Larry Burgess and his wife, Sue, of Newport, R.I., and George Burgess and his wife, Nancy, of West Virginia; and 10 nieces and nephews, Cotter, Nichole and Katie, all of Rhode Island, Tyler, Cassie, Chelsey, George and Alexis, all of West Virginia, and Brooklynn and Shye, both of Florida.

Memorial Funeral Home in Newport was in charge.

Dorothy Louise Grow

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:56:24am

OCALA - Dorothy Louise Grow, 78, a former DeLand resident, died Nov. 13, 2009.

Mrs. Grow retired as an inspector for Sherwood Medical Industries in DeLand after 25 years. Born in Tampa, she moved to Ocala in 2005 from Brevard, N.C.

She was a member of Little River Baptist Church in Little River, N.C.

Mrs. Grow is survived by two daughters, Gail L. Merrill and her husband, Al, of Ocala, and Katherine L. Collums and her husband, Marty, of Dunnellon; one sister, Ella Mae Adams of Brandon; two brothers, Richard McMillan of Riverview, and Thomas McMillan of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two grandsons, Robbie Merrill and Brett Collums; two granddaughters, Deanna Ladley and Lindsay Fleming; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478.

All Faiths Cremation Society in The Villages was in charge.

Eloise Hodges

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:55:53am

DELAND - Eloise Hodges, 95, died Nov. 13, 2009. A funeral service was held Nov. 16 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand. Interment was at Oakdale Cemetery.

Mrs. Hodges was an avid golfer at DeLand Country Club and Southridge Country Club, and was one of the oldest members of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of DeLand.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

John E. Johns Jr.

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:55:04am

GREER, S.C. - John Edwin Johns Jr., 58, a former resident of DeLand, died Nov. 18, 2009. The Rev. Aaron Rayburn will officiate at a funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Edwards Road Baptist Church, 1050 Edwards Road in Greenville, S.C. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Born in DeLand, Mr. Johns was a vice president at Merrill Lynch, having served with the company for more than 25 years.

He was a graduate of Stetson University.

Mr. Johns was a member of Edwards Road Baptist Church, the Thornblade Club, and the Poinsett Club, and was an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. John E. Johns Sr. He is survived by his wife, Tracey Shealy Johns; his mother, Martha Mauney Johns of Greenville; one daughter, Lauren Ashley Johns of Greenville; two sons, Evan Thomas and William Mauney, both of Greenville; and two brothers, Steven Maxwell and his wife, Norine, of Simpsonville, S.C., and Marcus Mauney of Lilburn, Ga.

Memorial donations may be made to John E. Johns Jr. Memorial Practice Facility, Erskine College, P.O. Box 338, Due West, SC 29639, or to Edwards Road Baptist Church, 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC 29615.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.mackeymortuary.com. The Mackey Mortuary in Greenville was in charge.

Opal Long

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:54:29am

DELAND - Opal Long, 99, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Florida Lutheran Health Care Center in DeLand. A memorial service was held Nov. 17 at Florida Lutheran Retirement Center.

Altman-Long was in charge.

Susan Stubblefield-Brant

posted Nov 19, 2009 - 9:53:41am

ORANGE CITY - Susan Stubblefield-Brant, 60, of Kings Castle Drive, died Nov. 11, 2009, in Orlando.

Mrs. Stubblefield-Brant was a homemaker. She moved to this area in 2004 from her birthplace of Miami.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfandcs.com. Constantino was in charge.

Jake J. Van Dyk

posted Nov 15, 2009 - 2:43:14pm

PORT ORANGE - Jake J. Van Dyk, 79, a former DeLand resident for more than 20 years, slipped away into the arms of Jesus Nov. 9, 2009, and is now rejoicing in His presence. A celebration of Jake’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sterling House, 955 Village Trail in Port Orange.

Jake is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cornelia; two daughters, Corry Alexander and her husband, Doug, and Edith Rosema and her husband, Bruce; and his cherished granddaughters, Rachel Alexander and Bethany Alexander.

Jake’s journey began in Amsterdam on Aug. 27, 1930, with a family of five brothers and one sister. He was immensely proud to become an American citizen in 1972. His fulfilled life, enriched by faith, family and friends, spanned his years in Michigan, and the last 25 years in Florida.

Jake had a genuine love and commitment for his new country, wholeheartedly serving many years as a precinct clerk for Volusia County Elections. He also assisted the Port Orange community as a dedicated YMCA Ambassador. Jake’s spirit to enjoy life was evident in that “no one was a stranger,” resulting in a vast array of friendships across the country. His assurance in the Lord was manifested through Psalm 91:1-2.

The family expresses their gratitude to Sterling House for their loving care and respectful treatment during his last four weeks.

Memorial donations may be made to VITAS Hospice Care, 533 N. Nova Road, Suite 206, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

“Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.” Isaiah 12:5

Condolences are welcome via the Family Guestbook at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Lohman Funeral Home was in charge.

Zachary Gene Canova

posted Nov 12, 2009 - 11:46:39am

GAINESVILLE - Zachary Gene Canova, 23, a lifelong resident of Central Florida, died Nov. 7, 2009. A Celebration of Life will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Christ Community Church, 1210 Mission Drive in New Smyrna Beach.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.BaldwinCremation.com. Baldwin Brothers in New Smyrna Beach was in charge.

George A. Knopf

posted Nov 12, 2009 - 11:46:05am

DELAND - George A. Knopf, 92, died Nov. 8, 2009. The Rev. Steve VanAmburg will officiate at a funeral service scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 12, at First United Methodist Church of DeLand. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Mr. Knopf retired as a printer.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Lankford was in charge.

Michael W. Polgar

posted Nov 12, 2009 - 11:45:36am

ORANGE CITY - Michael W. Polgar, 75, died Nov. 9, 2009, at his home.

Mr. Polgar was a logistic supervisor in the engineering industry. Born in New York City, he moved to Orange City 25 years ago from Nescopeck, Pa.

He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in DeBary, and was a political activist in Orange City. He loved to travel and spend time with his family.

Mr. Polgar served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Olga; two sons, Rick of Stratford, N.Y., and Michael of Las Vegas; three daughters, Tammy Polgar and Michelle Polgar, both of Orange City, and Lilly Efird of DeLeon Springs; one sister, Helene Madl of Deltona; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Alfred Tillman Singleton

posted Nov 12, 2009 - 11:44:32am

DELAND - Alfred Tillman Singleton, 88, died Nov. 9, 2009, in Orange City. A funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 12, at Allen-Summerhill Memorial Chapel in DeLand. Interment will follow at DeLand Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Singleton retired in 1983 from The Washington Post.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

John C. Eaton

posted Nov 9, 2009 - 11:57:19am

DELTONA - John C. Eaton, 46, died Nov. 1, 2009, in DeLeon Springs.

Mr. Eaton was an air-conditioning service technician.

Motorcycles were his life; he enjoyed restoring and painting them, and especially riding them.

Mr. Eaton served in the U.S. Army.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfandcs.com. Constantino was in charge.

Peggy Joyce Stum

posted Nov 9, 2009 - 11:56:48am

DELAND - Peggy Joyce Stum, 75, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Florida Hospital-DeLand. The Rev. Dan Glenn was scheduled to officiate at a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 9, at Stetson Baptist Church in DeLand.

Born in Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Stum retired as an administrative assistant for Walt Disney World.

Lankford was in charge.

Milton F. Bailey

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:47:17am

DEBARY - Milton F. Bailey, 87, died Oct. 29, 2009, at his home. A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 3 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in DeBary. Interment was at DeLand Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Bailey retired in 1980 as a service manager for a car dealership. Born in Silver Creek, N.Y., he moved to DeBary 29 years ago from Belfast, N.Y.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Martha Marie Felix

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:46:46am

CHICKAMAUGA, GA. - Martha Marie Felix, 86, a former longtime resident of DeLand, died Oct. 27, 2009, at her home. A funeral service was held Nov. 3 at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home. Burial followed at DeLand Memorial Gardens.

Born in Huddy County, Ky., Mrs. Felix retired from environmental services at West Volusia Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in DeLand, and loved her family.

Mrs. Felix was preceded in death in 1997 by her husband, Harold. She is survived by two sons, Harold “Hal” of Browns Mills, N.J., and Gene of Deltona; two daughters, Marie Felix of Chickamauga, and Sandra Kleinschmidt of DeLand; two stepdaughters, Lois Herron and Zoe Faircloth, both of Jacksonville; one sister, Lucy Wyatt of Ohio; and many devoted grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Deltona Memorial was in charge.

Susan Margaret Miller-Epstein

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:46:14am

DELAND - Susan Margaret Miller-Epstein, 67, died Oct. 31, 2009, at the West Volusia Hospice Care Center in Orange City.

Mrs. Miller-Epstein was a special-education and elementary-school teacher. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she moved to DeLand 20 years ago from South Florida.

She loved reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Allen-Summerhill was in charge.

Clay Raymond Mullins

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:45:42am

DELAND - Clay Raymond Mullins, 69, died Oct. 29, 2009, at his home. A funeral service was held Nov. 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in DeLand. Burial was at Sodus Rural Cemetery in Sodus, N.Y.

Mr. Mullins retired as an engineer for IBM. Born in Sodus, he moved to this area 18 years ago from Manassas, Va.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in DeLand.

Mr. Mullins is survived by his wife, Shirley; one daughter, Sherry Mullins of Alexandria, Va.; three sons, Raymond of Danville, Va., Timothy of Benjamin, Utah, and David of Bothell, Wash.; one brother, Walter Michael of South Carolina; and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Lankford was in charge.

Joe Michael Picallo

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:45:10am

DELTONA - Joe Michael Picallo, 55, died Nov. 2, 2009, at Florida Hospital-DeLand.

Mr. Picallo was an auditor for a private contractor working with several communication companies in the Deltona area. He moved to Deltona in 1995 from Tampa.

He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfandcs.com. Constantino was in charge.

Evea J. Roebuck

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:44:38am

DELAND - Evea J. Roebuck, 88, died Nov. 1, 2009, at Florida Hospital-DeLand. Calling hours will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Constantino Funeral and Cremation Services, 935 E. New York Ave. in DeLand. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Constantino Funeral Home.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfandcs.com. Constantino was in charge.

Robert Hugh Williams Sr.

posted Nov 5, 2009 - 10:44:03am

LAKE HELEN - Robert Hugh Williams Sr., 84, died Nov. 1, 2009. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Blake Memorial Baptist Church, 134 N. Euclid Ave. in Lake Helen.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Doris. He is survived by one son, Robert H. Jr., two daughters, Dorothy Pettit and Lynn Williams Bohm, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Springfield Mortuary in Springfield, Mo., was in charge.