Local Florida Obituaries
Gail Ann Brown
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...
Judith A. Cole
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
