Local Florida Obituaries
Carol Jane Miller
Dec 1, 2015
Carol Jane Miller, 91, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Born in Chardon, Ohio, she was raised in Chardon and graduated from Chardon High School Class of 1942. She moved to Tavares in 1988 from Chardon. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family at home and/or vacations in Canada and Cape Hatteras, NC. She is...
Donna Jean Muller
Dec 1, 2015
Donna Jean Muller, 62, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. She was born in Plant City, Florida, to Donald "Pete" and Jean Ann Beaty. She is survived by Husband, Robert Edward Muller Jr.; Son, Robert "Robby" Edward Muller, III and wife Jessica; Daughters, Terri DeIuliis and husband Michael, Cindi Heiligenthal and husband John; Father, Donald "Pete" Sever Beaty;...
John Oscar Decator
Nov 30, 2015
John Oscar Decator, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. Born in Rosebush, Michigan, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Kalkaska, Michigan. He was a Photo Lab Supervisor for the State of Michigan Highway Department. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his son, Stephen W. Decator, Clinton Township,...
Fredia Jayne Groves
Nov 26, 2015
Fredia Jayne Buroker Groves, 59, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Born in Eustis, FL She was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She was a Homemaker and loved her family. Fredia is survived by her Life Partner, Michael Argenziano of Eustis, FL; Son, Patrick Spencer of Bassville Park, FL; Daughters, Michelle Lehan of Eustis, FL and Christi...
Dewey Eugene Mueller
Nov 26, 2015
Dewey E. Mueller, a proud Marine who loved his country, was born in Flat River, Missouri 80 years ago. He joined the Marines after graduating from high school and made this his first career. During his 20 years as a Marine he was stationed in California, Florida, Okinawa, Japan, Morocco and twice he was in Vietnam. He reached the rank...
Arlene Joyce Poole
Nov 21, 2015
Arlene Joyce Poole, 47, of Astatula, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Orlando, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Arlene graduatted from Tavares High School with the class of 1987. She is survived by her daughter, Dixie Lee Kaval, Astatula, FL; sister, Rhona Lynette Poole (Steven Merle, Jr.) Brantley, Arcadia, FL; step-brother, Edward Hugh Reynard,...
Lea Ann Nelan
Nov 19, 2015
Lea Ann Nelan, 66, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born in Dennison, Iowa, she moved to Eustis in 1972 from Fort Myers, FL. She was the Owner and Operator of Nelan Relocation Services of Eustis from 1974-Present. Lea loved to cook, garden, paint, go camping in the mountains and go to Sanibel Island Beaches. She was survived...
Helen Ruth Pendergraft
Nov 16, 2015
Helen Ruth Pendergraft, 92, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Eustis High School. She lived most of her life in Lake County moving back to Lake County in 1980 from Palm Beach County. She was a Nurses Aide at Oakwood Nursing Center, Eustis, was a member of the VFW Womens...
Jeanette Doris Vezina
Nov 8, 2015
Jeanette Doris Vezina, 85, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Born in Leominster, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 1995 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a housekeeper and attended the Life Community Church of Eustis. Jeanette is survived by Brothers, Armand Phillip "Junior" Vezina, and Leo R. Vezina; Sister, Claire Clark and Rose White; and numerous nieces...
Adelyne C. Klein
Nov 6, 2015
Adelyne Klein, 97, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 19, 1918, she was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Louis Klein of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, children, Theresa, Stephen, Charles and Philip; grandson, Jeremy. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann (Tony) Paxton, Kathleen Klein, Margaret Klein,...
Dewey Warren Phillips
Nov 6, 2015
Dewey Warren Phillips, 60, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Eustis with the Class of 1973. Warren loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his children & grandchildren. Warren delivered bread for Merita and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Sanford. He is survived by his wife...
Rev. Dr. Martin John Schmidt
Nov 4, 2015
The Rev. Dr. Martin John Schmidt, 89, of Eustis, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, OH, to Martin Schmidt (1899-1932) and Susanna Draser (1901-1997). He was baptized at home on 25 July 1926 by the Rev. John Foisel, of St. John's Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Martin was confirmed as an adult on September 4, 1947...
Norman James "Jim" Washburn
Nov 3, 2015
Norman James "Jim" Washburn, 85, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Born in Lima, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1984 from McComb, Ohio. He was a heavy equipment operator & engineer. Jim was a member of the McComb VFW, Ohio Operating Engineers Local #18 and McComb Presbyterian Church. Jim served in the US Marine Corps...
Delbert Lee Bobbitt
Oct 28, 2015
Delbert Lee Bobbitt, 83, of Eustis, Fla. (formerly of Leesburg, Ohio) died Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Hospice House in Tavares, Fla. Delbert was born in Highland, Ohio and moved to Florida in 1983. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1950. He served in the United States Marine Core during the Korean Conflict and after an Honorable discharge he...
Hazel B. Sherwood
Oct 24, 2015
Hazel B. Sherwood, 91, of Altoona, FL, passed away on October 24, 2015. Hazel was born in Patterson, NJ to Robert and Ethel Sherwood. Prior to her retirement Hazel was a Legal Secretary. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Barbara Lee Sinquefield
Oct 20, 2015
Barbara Lee Sinquefield, lovingly known as "Baba", 85, of Eustis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, she moved to Eustis in 1987 from Jackson, Mississippi. She was a Homemaker and a faithful member of LifePointe Church (formerly First Baptist Church, Eustis) for 28 years. Baba is remembered by...
David A. McIlrath
Oct 20, 2015
David A. McIlrath, Jr., 82, of Barryton, MI, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Born in Ithaca, Michigan, he worked as a Brick Mason in the Lansing area since 1952. David was a member of the Bricklayers Hall of Fame and a 50-year member of the Michigan BAC Local #9. He enjoyed his family and dogs and activities at Diamond Lake....
Raymond K. Lewis
Oct 18, 2015
Raymond K. Lewis, 86, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Born in Wallace, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1995 from Fairhaven, New York. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union Local 13 of Rochester, NY, Elks Lodge & Moose Lodge. Raymond served in the US Navy during Korea. He is survived by his...
Carl David Howell
Oct 18, 2015
Carl David Howell, 79, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Born in Portland, Indiana, he moved to Grand Island in 1996 from Union City, Indiana. He retired as a Engineman First Class in the US Navy after serving over 20 years. He was a veteran of Vietnam. Carl was a member of the VFW Post 8087 of...