Local Florida Obituaries
Mary M. Phillips
Nov 3, 2025
Mary M. Phillips, 82, of Tavares, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. Born in New Rochelle, New York, she has lived in Lake County on and off since 1986. She owned and operated several Clock/Watch Shops Including the Cuckoo Nest in Mount Dora. Mary is survived by her daughter. Stephanie Phillips, Tavares, FL; granddaughter, Stephanie Murray; 4 great-grandchildren, Jamaica, Chloe,...
Eugene G. Hill
Nov 1, 2025
Eugene G. (Gene) Hill, aged 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home filled with many of his family on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born in Kinston, North Carolina, Gene transitioned to Central Florida in the 1970s, bringing with him a spirit of dedication and entrepreneurship. He was involved in the insurance industry for over 50 years. His...
Shelby Jean Campbell
Oct 31, 2025
Shelby Jean Campbell, age 78, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on October 30, 2025. Born in Ticonderoga, New York, Shelby made the move to Leesburg in 2024, having previously resided in Honeoye Falls, New York. In her professional life, she served as an Administrative Secretary in Property Management, where she was known for her dedication and commitment. Shelby enjoyed playing...
Wayne Priestley Pritt
Oct 29, 2025
Wayne Priestley Pritt (Pritski)May 17, 1939 – October 29, 2025
On October 29, 2025, our family said goodbye to our beloved father and pawpaw, Wayne Pritt – affectionately known to those that knew and loved him as Pritski or Mr. Wayne. He was a proud West Virginian whose humor, generosity, and love for his family left an unforgettable mark on everyone...
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...
Barbara Ann Agurto
Oct 23, 2025
Barbara Ann Agurto
1952-2025
Barbara was born in Jackson, MI on November 12,1952, she was the youngest of 16 children. Growing up in a busy household there was always someone to play with and she often depended on her older siblings to care for her.
After graduation from high school, she moved to California and then to many states throughout the years. She...
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...
Margaret M. Biagini
Oct 16, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" M. Biagini, age 93, of Eustis, Florida, passed peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida. She was surrounded by her daughter, Donna, and son-in-law, Ron. Peggy was born and grew up in Adams, Massachusetts. She graduated from Norte Dame School and attended Adams High School. Peggy dedicated her career of 32 years as...
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...
