Local Florida Obituaries

Jan 8, 2026

Denise Andrea Smith, 65, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born in Orlando, FL to Jason Forsberg (deceased) and Helen Duke of Eustis, FL. She grew up in a large home with her brother, David Forsberg of Eustis, FL and her three sisters, Debbie White of Winston-Salem, NC; Dinah Hobaugh of Tavares, FL; Donna Forsberg (deceased).

She...

Jan 5, 2026

Hazel G. Cannon, 96, of Tavares, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Houston County, Alabama, she moved to Florida in 1953 from Dothan, Alabama. She was a Citrus Grader for Golden Gem Growers of Umatilla. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the VFW Post 8087 of Eustis. Hazel is survived by her 2...

Jan 5, 2026

Carol Shirley Kramar, 86, of Cocoa, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, she moved to Cocoa in 1968 from Syracuse, New York. She was a Homemaker, devoted to taking care of her family.

She is survived by her sons, Guy D. (Connie) Dodier of Leesburg, FL and Robert L. (Maria) Dodier of Cocoa, FL; her daughters, Sherri...

Jan 4, 2026

Brad Perry

1964 - 2026

"Until one has loved a dog, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"

                               - Anatole France

It is with great sorrow we announce that Bradley Joseph Perry, (Brad) of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on January 4, 2026. Owner of Mutts in Motion, Brad...

Jan 3, 2026

Makensi Skye Maxson, 21, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born in Tavares on August 19, 2004, Makensi spent her entire life in Lake County and touched many lives with her gentle spirit. She had a tender heart, loved making people laugh and smile, and was known for her kindness. Most of all, Makensi was a...

Jan 3, 2026

Nancy L. Phelps, 85, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born in Bay Shore, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1977 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a Life Insurance Secretary and was a member of the Florida Standard Breed Breeders & Owners Association. Nancy is survived by her 2 sisters-in-law, Sandra (Bruce) Smith of Eustis, FL,...

Jan 2, 2026

Donna Koulentis Rivelli, 88, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 2, 2026. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Donna moved from Chicago, IL to Fl with her husband and six children in ‘73. Then settling in Mount Dora from Fort Myers, Florida in ‘82. She worked in Real Estate Sales alongside her husband....

Dec 31, 2025

John Joseph "Chip" Koss III, 76, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Eustis, retiring as a Sergeant First Class of the US Army after serving in the Vietnam War. He was a proud member of the Elk's Lodge, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by his...

Dec 31, 2025

Lillian Ruth Sasser Tribble, of Umatilla, Fl. passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 31, 2025, at the age of 102. She was surrounded in body and spirit by her devoted family and was lovingly called “Gran” by many.

Ruth was born December 13th, 1923, to Fulton and Jewell Sutton McKnight in Dale County, Alabama. Her childhood was spent...

Dec 28, 2025

Brian Sidney Eakin, age 88, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully at 08:25 Zulu, on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Brian was born in Atlanta, Georgia. As a military officer he spent much of his life moving between various duty locations before retiring, settling in Mount Dora in 2020 after relocating from Oregon.

Brian proudly served his country as a fighter...

Dec 27, 2025

Edward Melvin Johnson, 78, of Paisley, FL passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born in Tampa, Florida, he lived the majority of his life in Central Florida. Edward was a United States Navy Veteran, and retired from the City of Orlando after 25 years. Ed had a passion for riding his Harley with his friends and family and enjoyed the...

Dec 26, 2025

Dec 24, 2025

Herbert Orace Hooks lived a life marked by love, faith, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew him. On December 24, 2025, Herbert peacefully transitioned from this life into the presence of his Lord and Savior in Tavares, Florida, at the age of 78. Born on November 6, 1947, in Milledgeville, Georgia, Herbert’s journey was one filled with...

Dec 22, 2025

Bruce Creighton Jr. was born December 7th, 1968 in Lusby, Maryland. Our loving, heavenly Father called him home on December 22, 2025 in Leesburg, Fl. Bruce moved to Florida in 1999 from New York, where he made his home and built a life rooted in hard work and dedication. He was employed as an electrician with Wolverine Manufacturing for 27...

Dec 21, 2025

Our loving, heavenly Father called Greg Sizer home on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was 53 years old. He passed away in Tavares, Florida. He was born in Bellary, Karnataka State, India. On April 16, 1980, he came to Granger, Washington, where his family Stanley Dean and Kathleen L (nee Weddle) Sizer and his two sisters, Colleen and Stephanie welcomed...

Dec 21, 2025

Gail Ann Brown, 72, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, she moved to Leesburg in 1981 from Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a Pharmacy Tech and was a member of New Life Baptist Church, Leesburg. Gail is survived by her husband, Matthew "Mikey" Brown, Leesburg, FL; 2 sons, Joseph Issac England, Lake County, FL, Daniel...

Dec 19, 2025

Judy (Stuzzo) Cole, 82, of The Villages, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to The Villages in July after living all her life in Columbus. She worked most of her life as a waitress. You could always count on Judy to provide her family and friends with a good laugh. Judith is survived by...

Dec 18, 2025

George Edward Hohman, 98, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Born in Dona Vista, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Eustis, FL. George served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Munda and USS Midway. He spent his career working as a Service Director for Larry Hughes...

Dec 15, 2025

Gordon Charles Walsh, 94, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on 12/15/2025. Gordon was married to the love of his life, Gladys Joy Walsh, for 72 years. He and his late wife moved to Florida in 1990, then to Mount Dora in 2023. He was a loving husband and father, retired Milwaukee Firefighter for 30 years, Korea War Veteran, Honor...

Dec 11, 2025

Ramon Alvarez, 67, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.Ramon was born in Brooklyn, New York to Cristina and Jesus Alvarez. He remained in New York until his Retirement in 2019 from the NYC Dept. of Sanitation, and then relocated to Leesburg, Florida.Ramon is remembered for his strong work ethic and deep devotion to his family. After...