Local Florida Obituaries
Robert Lee "Bob" Moulden
Oct 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert L. "Bob" Moulden, age 83, of Eustis, Florida, who left us on October 24, 2025. Bob was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and made his home in Eustis in 1981 after moving from Gainesville. Bob enjoyed a successful career as a Senior Account Agent with Allstate and was the...
Phyllis MeClewski Dedrick
Oct 20, 2025
Phyllis MeClewski Dedrick, 77, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1948 in St. Augustine, Florida to Peter and Willa Mae Meclewski. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Florida and with a Master’s from the University of Northern Iowa. She raised her...
Maria Antonia Gjivoje Drazinic
Oct 19, 2025
Maria Antonia Gjivoje Drazinic, 88, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Shands Hospital University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Maria was born in Lastovo, Dalmatia, Croatia, on May 6, 1937. Her father, Antun Gjivoje told her mother Dragica Ivelja Gjivoje that should anything happen to him, she and Maria should go to America, because the hard...
Philip Andrew Levingston
Oct 18, 2025
Philip Andrew Levingston, affectionately known as Phil, was born on February 10, 1968, in Independence, Missouri to the late Willard Loyd and Marilyn Joyce (Barks) Levingston. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Eustis, Florida, on October 18, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of service and commitment to his community. Phil's career began in law enforcement, where he...
Patricia Ann Pedigo Barde
Oct 17, 2025
Patricia Ann “Tish” Pedigo Barde, 102, died October 17, 2025, at her home in Mount Dora, Florida, with both her children by her side. She was born In St. Louis, MO, December 10, 1922, to Smith Garfield and Molly (Shores) Pedigo. Tish graduated from Webster Groves High, Webster Groves, MO, in 1941. Her college career as an art major at...
Christopher C. Ward
Oct 14, 2025
Christopher C. Ward, 47, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born in Umatilla, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Lake County, Florida. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed his work. Chris enjoyed fishing, playing pool and darts,cooking, motorcycling, attending music festivals, hosting charity benefits and gardening. He is survived his Wife, Maryann...
Dewdrop Begley
Oct 8, 2025
Dewdrop Begley, 88, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and sparkle.
Born in Pembroke, Kentucky, Dewdrop lived a life as colorful as her name. After moving to Mount Dora in 1995 from Orlando, she quickly became a beloved part of her new community—always bringing laughter, light, and a story...
David Eugene Bronson
Oct 8, 2025
David Eugene Bronson, 81, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born April 30, 1944, in Findlay, Ohio to Melba (McGaugh) and George K. Bronson, he attended schools in Defiance, Findlay and Florida, Ohio. David was a 1962 graduate of Florida High School in Ohio. He was employed at Johns-Manville 1962-1964. In 1964, David married Rosalie Burkhart in St....
Katherine Marie Peck
Oct 6, 2025
Katherine Marie Peck, 95, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she moved to Grand Island in 1987 from South Lake Tahoe, California. She was a public-school teacher and attended First United Methodist Church, Eustis. Katherine is survived by her son, Christopher Robert Peck, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Sandy Peck, Eustis, FL; brother, Phillip Brooks...
Robert Lewis Strickland
Oct 4, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lewis Strickland, aged 71, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Born in Kissimmee, Florida, Bob was a respected Owner/Operator of an Automobile Accessory company and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. His courage and dedication to his country are remembered with gratitude. Bob loved spending time outdoors,...
Janice Marie Jacobs
Oct 4, 2025
Janice Marie Jacobs, age 67, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence in Umatilla, FL. She was born April 15, 1958, in Jamestown, Ohio. Janice was preceded in death by her father, Robert Jacobs and mother, Janet Jacobs and brother, Barry Jacobs. Janice is survived by her sisters, Dawn Jacobs, Denise Apgar, and Tina Marsden; son, Brian Pollock;...
Donald Douglas Rehman, Sr.
Oct 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Douglas Rehman, Sr., at the age of 63, on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Reedy, West Virginia. Doug was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and spent a significant part of his life in Eustis, Florida, before relocating to Reedy, West Virginia, in 2020. Throughout his distinguished law enforcement career,...
Jack Ortiz
Oct 2, 2025
Jack Ortiz, 77, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in New York, New York, he moved to Mount Dora in 2017 from Puerto Rico. He worked in Puerto Rico in Customer Service for the Water Department. Jack served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He is survived by his son, Jack Ortiz, Jr., Jackson, MS;...
Corey John Beiner
Sep 29, 2025
Corey John Beiner, 77, a resident of Leesburg, Florida, passed away at home on Monday, September 29, 2025. Corey was born on February 8, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur John and Helen Marie (nee Zelek) Beiner.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965, exhibiting courage and dedication to his country during Vietnam. After being honorably discharged from the service...
Shirley June Johnson
Sep 24, 2025
Shirley June Johnson, born on October 18, 1940, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Glendale, Arizona.
June graduated from Farmington High School in 1959 and continued her education at Browing Business School in Albuquerque, NM.
Her long career in accounting followed with well-known employers over the years, Four Hills Country Club, Alvarado...
Jeanette L. Massa
Sep 19, 2025
Jeanette L. Massa, 100, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to North Fort Myers in 1970 from Gurnee, Illinois. She was a homemaker and a volunteer at Lee Memorial Hospital of Fort Myers. Jeanette loved playing golf, fishing and boating. Jeanette was predeceased by her husband, Erwin T. Massa;...
Elizabeth Anna Tuten
Sep 15, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Anna Tuten, aged 84, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away on September 15, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Betty made her way to Lake County in 1969 from Orlando, Florida. She was a valued member of the Spirit Life Assembly of God in Eustis and will be remembered for her kind spirit and strong faith. Betty leaves behind her...
Paul Frederick Olsen
Sep 14, 2025
Paul Frederick Olsen, 89, of Eustis, moved on to be with his Lord in heaven on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born and raised in Pottawattamie County, Iowa to the late Leroy and Berna Olsen. Paul was predeceased by three of his sisters Leona Stevens, Joan Clausen, and Thea Irwin. While growing up on the farm in Iowa, Paul developed an...
Vye Wise
Sep 10, 2025
Vye Wise, 87, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Killdeer, North Dakota, she moved to Eustis in 1989 from Colorado. She worked in banking prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Eustis. Vye had a passion for God's...
Richard Charles Rodgers
Sep 7, 2025
Richard Charles Rodgers, Sr., 76, of Paisley, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Richard built a full and hardworking life rooted in family and the outdoors. In 1982, he settled in Paisley after moving from West Palm Beach, where he established himself as both a skilled contractor and a proud ranch owner.
Richard will...
