IN MEMORIAM

To all those readers who have recently suffered a loss,

may the love of those around you

help you through the days ahead.

This page is created at the request of

Plantation residents who wish to be informed of the passing of their fellow residents.

Helpful information regarding Services etc. is also available below, to aid family members in notifying friends and neighbors.

Richard B. Bayus, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Kolenic), passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. A proud U.S. Army WWII veteran, Richard and his wife retired to Leesburg, Fla., several years ago from Seven Hills, Ohio. Survived by his children and their spouses: Richard (Debra), Michael (Sharon), Deborah Cummings (Charles) and Timothy (Paula Cobb). Also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, his step-children and their spouses: Valerie Krusinski (John), Robert Erasmus, Michelle Mahon (Larry) and George Erasmus (Amy); eight step-grandchildren; his sisters, Marian Malafa, Dorothy Bayus, Joan Bayus and niece, Sharon Bewsey. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Noon at Blessed Sacrament Church in Clermont, Fla., with burial following at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. No viewing, please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Family Organization, P.O. Box 1939, New Port Richey, FL 34656. Arrangements handled by Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, Fla.

Janet Lang Kenna of Leesburg, Fla., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at her home, attended by her loving family. She was 78, born in Detroit, Mich. on Sept. 14, 1931, the daughter of Clara and Wilfred Lang, who preceded her. Her family relocated to Huntington, W.Va. where she became a 1953 graduate of Marshall College and met and married her husband, Mark. Over the years they were residents of Philadelphia, Pa., Elgin, Ill. and both Derry and Nashua, N.H. Upon relocation to Leesburg in 1994, Jan continued her life-long love of gardening and became an active participant with the St. Paul Ministry to the Sick and the Prison Ministry. She and her husband, Mark and their dog, Irish visited area nursing homes and libraries through the P.A.W.S. Therapy Dog Group. Jan was a founding member of the T.O.P.S. Chapter Fla. #661 at the Plantation, where she was a resident. Over the years, she served in many capacities with her T.O.P.S chapter, from President to Program Chairperson to performer. She was also a member of Red Hats. Jan is survived by her brother, Gary Lang, also of Leesburg and four loving children: Dezur Kenna of N.Y., Regina (Kenna) and husband Rick Merrill of N.H., Mark Jr. and wife Michelle Kenna of R.I., Rick and wife Rose Kenna of Fla. and six grand children, Aaron Kenna, Megan Merrill, Shawndra Kenna, Matthew Merrill, Joshua Kenna and Claire Kenna and Isabel, her first great-granddaughter. Additionally she is remembered by many loving nieces and nephews. A mass will be held at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church at a later date. Funeral accommodations are being provided by Page-Theus Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, Fla. 32778 (www.cornerstonehospice.org ) would be appreciated.

Patricia "Pat" Ann Rytell, 68, of Leesburg, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at her residence. She was born Oct. 8, 1941 in Bronx, N.Y. She and her husband, Joe, moved to Plantation at Leesburg from San Diego, Calif., in 2002. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg, Fla., where she was involved with the ministry of the sick and was a volunteer secretary. Pat was a former member of the LRMC Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling and reading. She is survived by a daughter, Marianne McNew of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two sisters, Elizabeth Hoey of Keyport, N.J., and Joan Slater of Charleston, N.C.; brother, John O'Neill of West Chester, N.Y.; two step sons, Joseph Rytell of Chicago, Ill., and Steven Rytell of Vista, Calif., and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Rytell in Feb. 2006 and sister, Margaret. Visitation will be held at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at 8.30 a.m. with Father John Giel Celebrant. Inurnment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Yonkers, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Paul's Catholic School, 1304 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748. Condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, Fla.