Local Florida Obituaries
Efrain G. Zavala
Jul 31, 2025
Efrain G. Zavala, aged 69, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Durango, Mexico, Efrain dedicated much of his life to the community in Florida. He worked as a delivery driver for Harris Oil and was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis, Florida. Efrain is survived by...
Jose Ramon Guzman Garcia
Jul 31, 2025
José Ramón Guzmán García, age 71, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, José made the move to Florida in 2016, where he continued to make a meaningful impact in his community. A dedicated Civil Engineer, José worked with public water utilities and was a valued member of St. Patrick Catholic...
Robert Austin Keith
Jul 29, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Austin Keith, aged 69, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Keith, Jr. and Hilda Ogden, and he proudly embraced his lifelong identity as a Floridian. Bobby dedicated his professional life to the construction industry, specializing in the art of stucco application, where...
Brant Randolph Vermeulen
Jul 27, 2025
Brant "Randy" Randolph Vermeulen, age 73, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born in Queens, New York, Randy relocated to Leesburg in 2006, coming from Pembroke Pines, Florida. Throughout his career, Randy worked as a dedicated Home Inspector and was a proud member of the Florida Association of Building Inspectors until his retirement. His passion...
Mark Bernard Brogan
Jul 27, 2025
Mark Bernard Brogan, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence in Leesburg, Florida. He was born on December 9, 1957, in Buffalo, New York, to John and Joan Brogan, whose spirits he carried with him throughout his journey. A dedicated NYS Corrections Officer, Mark committed his...
Robert Alden Hollenbeck
Jul 27, 2025
Robert Alden Hollenbeck, owner of Hollenbeck's TV Sales & Service located in Mount Dora, Florida, and a devoted family man, passed away on July 27, 2025, in Tavares, Florida. He was born on December 18, 1923, in Burton, Ohio. A proud World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, Robert demonstrated remarkable patriotism, courage, and commitment during...
David Roy Fleeman
Jul 24, 2025
David Roy Fleeman, 73, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away July 24, 2025. David was born June 3, 1952, in Beckley, West Virginia to the late William and Elsie Fleeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Sallie, Faye Smith, and brother, Paul Fleeman.
David was a horse enthusiast and spent many years showing and...
Beatrice C. Boyce
Jul 23, 2025
Beatrice C. Boyce, 88, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born in New York City, Beatrice moved to Tavares in 2000 from Watertown, New York. She was a registered nurse for over four decades, dedicating her career to mental healthcare. Her compassion and expertise touched the lives of countless patients. Even after retirement, she continued to...
Gertrude Anna Hottinger
Jul 23, 2025
Gertrude Anna Hottinger, age 96, of Eustis, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born in Nürnberg, Germany, to the late Carl and Anna Merz, Gertrude grew up in Germany before meeting her husband, Robert, who served in the US Army in Germany. She moved to the United States in 1947 when they got married and moved to Eustis...
Patricia Adler Nicol
Jul 22, 2025
Patricia Adler Nicol, 99, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was born in Eustis, Florida on September 2, 1925 to her parents Clarence and Ethel Adler. She has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. Prior to her retirement Patricia was a Bookkeeper. Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora....
Agnes Elaine Ballard
Jul 22, 2025
Agnes Elaine Ballard, aged 87, of Umatilla, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Vernon, Florida, she embraced her identity as a true Floridian throughout her life. Elaine dedicated many years to the horticulture industry, a field she was passionate about, before enjoying a well-earned retirement. Elaine is lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughter,...
Virginia Grace Jordan
Jul 17, 2025
Virginia "Ginger" Grace Jordan, 73, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. Born in Canastota, New York, she moved to Mount Dora in 1986 from Oneida, New York. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant prior to her retirement. Ginger served in the US Navy. She enjoyed watching sports on television and rooting on her Tampa Bay Rays.....
Tari Sue Kilgore
Jul 17, 2025
Tari Sue Kilgore, 51, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, she has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. Tari was a member of the Apopka High School Class of 1990. She worked in the hospitality industry throughout Lake County and was greatly loved and admired by the patrons she served. Tari...
William Joseph Gay
Jul 17, 2025
William "Bill" Joseph Gay, 66, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. A beloved member of the community, Bill was born in Tampa, Florida, and had made Eustis his home since 2008, relocating from Fort Lauderdale. Bill was the Owner and Operator of JB Enterprises and took great pride in his active involvement with the Lake Eustis...
Deborah Ferraro
Jul 9, 2025
Deborah (Campaniello, Steinmetz) Ferraro, 77, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born to Michael and Jeanne (Lawson) Campaniello in Worcester, Massachusetts. A dedicated teacher, Deborah had a profound love for reading and inspiring others through her passion for knowledge. She leaves behind a loving family, including her son, Peter Steinmetz of Florida; her grandchildren...
Steven A. Scott
Jul 9, 2025
Steven Anthony Scott, 61, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Tavares in 2018 from Fort Myers, Florida. Steven was a US Air Force Veteran and served during Operation Desert Storm. He was of Catholic Faith. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and cheering on his favorite football team the Miami Dolphins. He...
Lucia A. Reeves
Jul 7, 2025
Lucia A. Reeves, 75, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born and raised in Rio Hondo, Texas until she moved to Umatilla in 1988. She worked at Burke Flooring in Umatilla prior to her retirement. Lucia is predeceased by her Parents, Frank and Maria Atkinson; and by her Sister, Josie Cavazos; She is survived by...
Richard W. Dondero
Jul 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard W. Dondero
Richard W. Dondero, 80, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Richard lived a life rich in love, laughter, and remarkable experiences. He served honorably as a Military Police officer during the Vietnam era, demonstrating unwavering dedication and bravery. After his service, he proudly retired as a Staff...
Karen P. Johns
Jul 6, 2025
Karen P. Johns, 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Warren, Ohio, she moved to Lake County, Florida as a teenager. Karen was a graduate of Tavares Highschool Class of 1957. Prior to her retirement Karen was a school bus driver and took pride in assuring that the children arrived to and from school safely....
Elaine Marie Petersen
Jul 4, 2025
Elaine Marie Petersen, aged 96, of Paisley, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 4, 2025. Born in Clinton, Iowa, Elaine made her way to Paisley in 1988, where she dedicated herself to being a loving homemaker. Elaine is remembered fondly by her daughter, Brenda L. Price, of Paisley, FL, and is cherished by her 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren She...
