Local Florida Obituaries
Eleanor M. Adams
Jan 27, 2016
Eleanor M. Adams, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Born in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, she moved to Leesburg in 1993 from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She was a pharaceutical clerk and was an associate member of the First United Methodist Church of Eustis. Eleanor is survived by her 2 sons, John P. Adams, West Holllywood, CA, Greg W. Adams, Costa...
Joseph Lee Ford
Jan 25, 2016
Joseph Lee Ford, 68, of Apopka, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Born in Melrose, Florida, he moved to Apopka in 1960 from Melrose. He and his wife owned a hauling company. Lee was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla and was a member of the C.B. Club. "He was one of the last Boy Scouts" Lee earned a...
William "Bill" L. Lang
Jan 25, 2016
William "Bill" L. Lang, 68, of Eustis, FL, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, he moved to Eustis in 1998 from Salisbury, MA. He was a machinist and enjoyed traveling and boating. He is survived by his Wife, Donna K. Lang of Eustis, FL; Sons, Christopher J. Lang of Tavares, FL and Derek Scott Lang of...
Carmey Davidson
Jan 24, 2016
Carmey Davidson, 68, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, he moved to Grand Island in 2013 from Huntington, WV. Prior to his retirement Carmey was an Army Recruiter and was a veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV. He was an avid Harley...
Barbara H. Stephan
Jan 23, 2016
Barbara H. Stephan, 84, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born in Crown Point, Indiana, she moved to Eustis in 1975 from Crown Point, Indiana. Before her retirement, she was a secretary with the Florida Elks. Barbara was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. She is survived by her 3 sons, Jeffrey (Debi Luce) Stephan, Eustis,...
Alice Elizabeth Bracht
Jan 20, 2016
Alice Elizabeth Bracht, 94, of Eustis,FL, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Born in Akron, Oh, she moved to Eustis in April 2002 from Sunny Hills, FL. Married to her late husband Paul in 1941, they lived in Ohio until moving to Cuba from 1950 - 1957, then returned to Ohio prior to retiring to Florida in 1978. Alice was...
John A. Karban
Jan 16, 2016
John A. Karban, 45, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was born and lived in Cleveland, Ohio until he moved to Eustis in 1980. John Graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1990. He was an Installer of HVAC systems and was a member of ABATE of Florida, motorcycle group. John is predeceased by his father John...
Charles E. West
Jan 15, 2016
Charles E. West, 83, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1972 from Orlando, Florida. He and his wife owned & operated 3 businesses, Lake Region Printing, Gail's Mail Service & News Media Directories. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. Charles served in the US...
Helen M. Spaulding
Jan 14, 2016
Helen M. Spaulding, 97, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born in Montour Falls, New York, she moved to Tavares in 1974 from Brockport, NY. She is predeceased by her husband Oliver Spaulding Sr. She was a Homemaker and was of Protestant Faith. She is survived by Sons John G. Spaulding of Altoona, FL and Oliver Spaulding, Jr....
Ronald L. Witherow
Jan 13, 2016
Ronald "Ron" L. Witherow, 72, of Rock Falls, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Sterling, Illinois, he was a resident of Rock Falls, IL and a winter resident of Central Florida since 2003. He was a Machinist prior to his retirement and was of Christian faith. Ron was a founding member of The Who Else Club of...
Geraldine R. Cann
Jan 11, 2016
Geraldine R. Cann, 89, of Eustis, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey,on January 23, 1926. She moved to Eustis in 1977 from Bergenfield, NJ. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant prior to her retirement and was a member of the St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. She is survived by...
Frances Harris Hockenberry
Dec 31, 2015
Frances Harris Hockenberry, 86, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia , she moved to Eustis in 2014 from Portsmouth, VA. She retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Frances is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul L. Hockenberry, Eustis, FL; daughter, Kathy H. (Mark) Sineath, Eustis, FL; 3 sisters, Elsie Wright, Portsmouth, VA, Anna...
Elma Louise Hufstetler
Dec 26, 2015
Elma Louise Hufstetler, 87, of Umatilla, FL , passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. Born in Goodwater, Alabama, she moved to Central FL in 1952. She was an Upholstery Seamstress, a Master Gardener, and a Homemaker. Elma was a member of the DAV and she enjoyed socializing at the Eustis Senior Center. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafting, canning and preserving....
Dolly Wiley Brooks
Dec 24, 2015
Dolly Wiley Brooks, 93, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Culloden, WV, she moved to Leesburg in 1955 from Orlando, FL. She was a member of the Silver Lake Community Church and a Charter Member of the Haines Creek Church of God. Dolly is survived by her 2 Daughters, Teresa Jeanette Cruce (Larry) of Leesburg,...
Rosemarie Smith Adams
Dec 24, 2015
Rosemarie Smith Adams, 81, of Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to Eustis in 1972 from Columbus, Ohio. She was a Homemaker and was an avid bowler at the Triangle Bowling Lanes of Mt Dora, FL. She is survived by Sons, Richard Adams of Inverness, FL, David Drake of Ocala, Fl. and...
Loraine Overby
Dec 23, 2015
Loraine Overby, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, she moved to Leesburg in 1986 from Milford, Michigan. She was a Nurse and was a Baptist. Loraine is survived by her son, Larry E. Overby, Leesburg, FL. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 9:00...
Marion Pusey
Dec 17, 2015
Marion Pusey, 89, of Ocala, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Germany, she moved to Ocala in 1990 from Willingboro, New Jersey. She was a Homemaker andof the Catholic Faith. She is survived by her Daughter, Donna M. Pusey of Ocala, FL; Son, Rudolph J. Pusey of Marlborough, MA; Sister, Trauti Dullinger of Germany; Grandson, Shannon Pusey; and...
