Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

George Edward Hohman

George Edward Hohman

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...

Gordon Charles Walsh

Gordon Charles Walsh

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...

Ramon Alvarez

Ramon Alvarez

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...

John Daniel Hurley

John Daniel Hurley

Dec 9, 2025

John Daniel Hurley, 58, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025. Born in New Jersey on October 28, 1967 and raised in Juliette, Georgia, he moved to Apopka in 1986 and spent the majority of his adult life in Florida working as a expert roofer to support his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 34...

Carleta VanSickle Underwood

Carleta VanSickle Underwood

Dec 8, 2025

Carleta VanSickle Underwood passed away Monday afternoon at her home in Tavares, Florida, surrounded by her children, Donna Perman, Franz Beard and Gregory Underwood. She was born in Gainesville, Florida, the daughter of C. Carle and Ivey Van Sickle. A graduate of PK Yonge High School, she was an insurance agent for Independent Life, Mutual and United of Omaha, and...

Ellen H. Moore

Ellen H. Moore

Dec 5, 2025

Ellen H. Moore, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Morgan County, Georgia, she moved to Orlando in 1965 from Madison, Georgia. Ellen and her late husband, James were both very active with the Pine Hills Little League, Ellen serving as President and James coaching. They were longtime member of Powers Drive Baptist Church. After moving...

Harry Glenn Sibert, Jr.

Harry Glenn Sibert, Jr.

Dec 4, 2025

Harry “Glenn” Sibert, Jr., age 88, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Paisley, Florida. He was born on December 23, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Annie Ruth Sibert and Harry Glenn Sibert, Sr.

Glenn spent his life working with his hands, proudly serving in the U.S. Army as a big-engine mechanic and later continuing using those skills throughout...

Katheryn Rider

Katheryn Rider

Dec 2, 2025

Katheryn Rider, 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Flint, Michigan, she moved to Apopka in 1980 from Avon Park, Florida. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mount Dora. Katheryn is survived by her son, Randall L. (Mary) Rider, Mount Dora, FL; niece, Marcia Marron, Winter Garden, FL. She was preceded in...

Grace Elaine Samms

Grace Elaine Samms

Dec 2, 2025

Grace Elaine Samms, 83, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, she moved to Eustis in 2012 from New Jersey. She worked as a legal secretary and was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Eustis.

Grace was known for her generosity and her love for animals. She had a...

Charles Edward Robinette

Charles Edward Robinette

Nov 30, 2025

Charles Edward Robinette, 69, of Eustis, passed away November 30th 2025. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Florida in the early 1960s. He owned and operated Eagle Exterminating, Tavares for many years. Charles is survived by his daughter, Nicole Barbarow, Sanford, FL; 4 brothers, Jeff Robinette, Virginia, Tom Robinette, North Carolina, Walter Robinette, Colorado, and Doug Robinette, Florida. Memorial...

Donna Hegwood

Donna Hegwood

Nov 30, 2025

Donna Hegwood, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Summerfield, Florida, at the age of 93. Born on July 14, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, Donna's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication and passion for the restaurant industry, where she devoted her entire career. Her work brought joy...

Alicia Arroyo

Alicia Arroyo

Nov 28, 2025

Alicia Arroyo, age 66, departed this world on November 28, 2025, in Eustis, Florida. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15, 1959, Alicia’s passion for knowledge was evident early in life, reflected in her work at Cornell University Medical College and her teaching at Brooklyn Technical College. In the mid-1990s, Alicia relocated to Miami and later to Orlando. She...

Bertram Frederick Collins

Bertram Frederick Collins

Nov 24, 2025

Bertram F. Collins, age 99, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Edmund and Marion Collins and, following their demise, was adopted and raised by his aunt and uncle, Harry and Bertha Stanbon, in Marblehead, Massachusetts. In 1944, he was inducted into the U.S. Army, served in Special...

Mark C. Harrigan

Mark C. Harrigan

Nov 21, 2025

Mark C. Harrigan, 90, of Eustis, passed away peacefully Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 2024 from Cape May County, New Jersey. He was an Automotive Master Mechanic and, more importantly, Father and Pop Pop to his Children and Grandchildren as well as Poppie to his Great-grandkids . Mark is survived by his...

Douglas Brian Martin

Douglas Brian Martin

Nov 20, 2025

Douglas Brian Martin, aged 65, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on November 20, 2025. Born in Covington, Kentucky, Douglas moved to Florida in 1969 from Independence, Kentucky, where he embraced his calling as a handyman, helping many in his community. Douglas is lovingly remembered by his parents, Ed and Jan Martin of Mount Dora, Florida, his daughter, Tiffany Dawn Martin...

Carolyn J. Iannone

Carolyn J. Iannone

Nov 20, 2025

Carolyn J. Iannone, aged 91, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Carolyn relocated to Central Florida in 1970, having previously lived in Kinnelon, New Jersey. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to her family as a loving mother and homemaker. Carolyn is remembered fondly by her daughter, Denice C. Rogers, and...

Darell L. Karstetter

Darell L. Karstetter

Nov 16, 2025

Darell Louis Karstetter, age 84, of Sorrento, Florida, peacefully passed away on November 16, 2025. Born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Darell made Sorrento his home in 2001 after relocating from Loganton, Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, Darell dedicated himself to the field of Aviation Electronics, a profession that he continued until his retirement. In addition to his professional achievements, he proudly...

Leah Dawn Everett

Leah Dawn Everett

Nov 14, 2025

Leah Everett, aged 57, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Leah was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and made her way to Eustis in 2018, relocating from Douglasville, Georgia. She touched many lives as a dedicated teacher. Leah is lovingly remembered by her mother, Marie J. Everett of Eustis, and her brothers, Stephen L. (Penny) Everett II...

Arlene Pomeroy Riley

Arlene Pomeroy Riley

Nov 13, 2025

Arlene Pomeroy Riley, 88, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Arlene spent her formative years growing up in Tampa and Miami, Florida. While in Tampa, she was honored in 1950 as the Queen of the May in the Hillsborough Children’s May Day Festival.

Arlene resided for many years in Arlington, Virginia, where she made...

David Ansel Hall, Jr.

David Ansel Hall, Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

David Ansel Hall, Jr., age 87, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born as a twin (Gene and David) in Bryson City, North Carolina, to David Ansel Hall, and Nina Bradley. David had 8 brothers and Sisters. He married the love of his life Lillie Mae Ramsey and was married for 57 years...