Anne Scaff

July 24, 1937 – Oct. 10, 2014

Anne Scaff, 77, of Lake City, Fla., died early Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2014, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, Fla. Born on July 24, 1937, in Simcoe, Ontario Canada. Anne was the daughter of Charles and Rose Csercsics and was one of three children. She was educated in the Simcoe School District and graduated from the Delhi School District. Her family owned a farm in Norfolk County where her future husband went to work in tobacco during the summer. They courted under the big maple tree. Anne and Lester were married on Dec. 12, 1959 and moved to Lake City, Fla. Together with her husband Lester, Anne started Scaff’s Inc. dba, S&S Food Stores in Lake City in 1961. They now own 45 convenience and grocery stores, located throughout Northeast Florida as well as two Wendy’s locations and have consistently been in Florida Trend’s Top 200 Private companies since 1999.

Anne was a member of Epiphany Catholic Church in Lake City, Fla. Her faith drove her many charitable works in Lake City, which included serving as a member of the Financial Council of Epiphany Catholic Church. She served on the Foundation for Florida Gateway College Executive Board of Directors and was a Finance Member for over 30 years. Along with her husband Lester, she co-founded the S&S Charities Golf Tournament and the Lester and Anne Scaff Foundation Inc. Anne also founded the Anne C. Scaff Take Stock in Children Endowment Scholarship and was a member of Altrusa International. One of Anne’s favorite jobs for many years was to teach the New-Hire Class at S&S Food Stores. This gave her the opportunity to meet each new employee. Anne led a very long and active life until her passing.

Anne is pre-deceased by her brother, Steve Csercsics. Anne is survived by her husband, Stafford Lester Scaff, her brother, Joe Csercsics and her sister in law, Rose Csercsics, as well as, fifteen nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Suwannee Valley Care Center (Haven Hospice), 6037 West US Hwy 90, Lake City, Fla. 32055.

Visitation with the family were held Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2014 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  A funeral mass was celebrated by Father Mike Pendergraft on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at 11 a.m., at Epiphany Catholic Church. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 South US HWY 441, Lake City, Fla. 32025. (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of comfort for the family online at www.gatewayforestlawn.com

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Darothy Koon Millay

Jan. 4, 1930 – Oct. 9, 2014

Darothy Koon Millay, 84, of Mayo, Fla., passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at Haven Hospice of Lake City following a brief illness.  Darothy was born Jan. 4, 1930 in Mayo, Fla., to Cecil and Bernice (Morgan) Koon.

Darothy was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of Airline Baptist Church in Mayo. She was a very active church member and served as the church secretary for Mayo Baptist Church for more than 25 years. In addition to being a homemaker, she was the co-owner and operator of Mayo Auto Parts for more than 18 years along with her husband.  She also was known for baking beautiful and elaborate wedding cakes in and around Lafayette County for several years.

Mrs. Millay was a loving, devoted, Christian wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, gardening, and cooking.

Mrs. Millay was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Bernice Koon, three brothers, L. J. Koon, William H. Koon, and Kenneth Avon Koon.

She is survived by her husband of, 54 years, Donald Carl Millay Sr., of Mayo, one son, Donald Carl Millay Jr., of Mayo, four daughters, Verdie Stadler, of Crawfordsville, IN, Cecila Ann Knox, of Smithville, VA, Donna Marie Millay and Ruby McCray, both of Mayo, ten grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 at Airline Baptist Church in Mayo with Bro. Mike Harris officiating.  A private family interment followed in Wayfare Cemetery.  The family received friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Haven Hospice of Lake City. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.

You may send condolences to the family at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.