Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Thomas Eugene Russ

Thomas Eugene Russ

Sep 20, 2015

Thomas E. Russ , 78, of Tavares, FL, left this earth on a train going to heaven on September 20, 2015. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife of 25 awesome years, Dolores Russ. Tom was Vice President of the Home Buyers Resource Realty. A Celebration of Life shall be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at the First...

Mary Kathleen Rowland

Mary Kathleen Rowland

Sep 18, 2015

Mary Kathleen Rowland, 63, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. Born in Orlando, Florida to Parents Donald Sr. and Carrie Malloy. Mary is survived by her Husband, Floyd D. Rowland; Daughter, Denyse Conley; Sons, Donald Neal Rowland and Victor J. Rowland; Sisters, Della Horn, Sandy Peters, and Louann Howard; 9 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Online Guestbook available at...

Edward C. Hoffman

Edward C. Hoffman

Sep 15, 2015

Edward C. Hoffman, 75, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Born in Delevan, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1994 from New York. He was a journeyman carpenter for various contractors. He is survived by his 4 sons, William Hoffman, Buffalo, NY, Edward Hoffman, Jr., Delevan, NY, Johnny Hoffman, Delevan, NY, Daniel Hoffman, Highland, NY; brother, Albert...

Wayne S. Hazelton

Wayne S. Hazelton

Sep 15, 2015

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John "Jack" D. Wilson

John "Jack" D. Wilson

Sep 15, 2015

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Hilda Keith Ogden

Hilda Keith Ogden

Sep 14, 2015

Hilda Keith Ogden, 79, of Tavares, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Born in Palatka, Florida, she graduated from Mount Dora High School Class of 1954. She was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Hilda worked for many years as a Telephone Operator and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. She is survived by her husband, Carl...

Robert H. "Bobby" Sparkman

Robert H. "Bobby" Sparkman

Sep 13, 2015

Robert H. "Bobby" Sparkman, 79, of Paisley, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 . Born in Webster, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Bobby was a road construction superintendent and was Methodist. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda J. Sparkman, Paisley, FL; 2 sons, Joey (Carol) Sparkman, Wildwood, FL, Dennis (Darlene) Sparkman, Paisley,...

Mary Florence Phillips

Mary Florence Phillips

Sep 12, 2015

Mary Florence Phillips, 87, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. Born in Geneva County, Alabama, she moved to Lake County in 1957 from Liberty, Texas. She was a Grocery Store Manager and was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Graceville, FL. Mary loved to grow flowers each spring & summer. She is survived by her 2 sons,...

Jo Cele Harris

Jo Cele Harris

Sep 11, 2015

Jo Cele Harris, 69, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. Born in Nashville, she moved to Florida in the 1980's after being raised and living in Kentucky. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jo is survived by her husband, William A. Harris, Eustis, FL; son, Ronald Earhart of Florida; daughter, Pam Benedict of Alabama; step-daughter, Amanda L. Harris;...

Viola E. Fouts

Viola E. Fouts

Sep 8, 2015

Viola E. Fouts, 95, of Lady Lake, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Born in Gladstone, Michigan, she moved to Lady Lake in 2012 from Phoenix, AZ. Viola was a Homemaker. Viola is survived by her 6 sons, David Earl Fouts, Gallatin, MO, Allen Wayne Fouts, Chippewa Falls, WI, Harvey Edward Fouts, Chippewa Falls, WI, James Dale Fouts, Melbourne Beach,...

Donald H. Bell

Donald H. Bell

Sep 5, 2015

Donald H. Bell, 72, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Washington D.C., he moved to Leesburg in 1989 from Eau Claire, Wis.. He was a civil service payroll technician for the US Government in Washington, DC. He belonged to Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, Wis and was a member of the BPOE #402 of...

Robert J. McQueen

Robert J. McQueen

Sep 5, 2015

Robert J. McQueen, 83, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Elpaso County, Colorado , he moved to Eustis in 1971 from New Smyrna Beach, FL. He worked for Sprint for over 20 years and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Robert served in the US Army during Korea. He is survived by his 3...

C. Dave Symonds

C. Dave Symonds

Sep 5, 2015

C. Dave Symonds, 83, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born in Kissimmee, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was the owner of Dave Symonds and Associates, Inc. since 1974. He loved gospel and bluegrass music and loved traveling and spending time at his family cabin in North Carolina. Dave was a member of...

Margery J. Worthington

Margery J. Worthington

Sep 3, 2015

Margery J. Worthington, 97, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she moved to Eustis in 1982 from Kalamazoo. She was a retired pharmaceutical secretary and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Eustis. Margery will be buried with her parents at Vickburg Cemetery, Vicksburg, MI. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli...

Marie Craft Sicner

Marie Craft Sicner

Sep 1, 2015

Marie Craft Sicner, 95, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1956 from Orlando, Florida. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was a member of St. Philip Lutheran Church, Mount Dora. Marie is survived by her son, Gary Craft, Mount Dora, FL; daughter, Marcia R. Callos, Mount Dora, FL;...

Charles W. Cronebaugh

Charles W. Cronebaugh

Aug 31, 2015

Charles W. "Chuck" Cronebaugh, 87, of Apopka, went to be with his Lord Monday, August 31, 2015. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he moved to Apopka in 1958 and worked for Martin-Marietta till 1968 when he moved to Hagerstown, MD. He went back to Martin-Marietta in 1972. Chuck was a member of Epiphany Anglican Church, Eustis. He served in the...

Jordan James Reed

Jordan James Reed

Aug 31, 2015

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Mamie E. Kueffer

Mamie E. Kueffer

Aug 30, 2015

Mamie E. Kueffer, 96, of Eustis, went to be with Jesus Sunday, August 30, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born in Woollam, Missouri, she moved to Eustis in 1968 from Wesco, Missouri. She was a Seamstress and worked for Pugh's Dry Cleaners of Eustis from 1970-2011. Mamie was a very active member of First Baptist Church, Eustis. She is survived...

Evelyn H. Nickens

Evelyn H. Nickens

Aug 30, 2015

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Pamela J. Craven

Pamela J. Craven

Aug 29, 2015

Pamela J. Craven, "Pam," 56, of Eustis, passed away from pneumonia and related complications at Florida Hospital Waterman on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1989 from Port Charlotte, Florida. She was a long-time Hockey Mom who drove her three sons literally the equivalent to the moon and back getting them to hockey...