Local Florida Obituaries
Janice Isabelle Collins
Aug 26, 2015
Janice Isabelle Collins, 89, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015. Born in Maryville, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 2002 from Silver Springs, FL. She was a Medical Clerk and was a member of Grand Island Baptist Church where she was very active. She loved singing in the choir at church and playing piano. Janice is survived by...
Aret E. "Sid" Trask
Aug 24, 2015
Aret E. 'Sid' Trask, 89, of Eustis, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015. Born in Hamden, Ohio, and grew up in a large family on a dairy farm. After graduating from Chardon High School he joined the Navy where he was trained as a Radio Operator; after the Navy he used his G.I Bill tuition to attend the University of...
Harry Effer
Aug 23, 2015
Harry Effer, 76, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015. Born in Bristol, England, he was an office supply salesman and was a member of the Umatilla Seventh Day Adventist Church. Harry is survived by his wife, Maria Gonzales, Tavares, FL; son, Brian Effer, Longwood, FL; daughter, Lynn Effer, Orlando, FL; 3 grandchildren, Dage Effer, Lauren Telfyan, Lacy Telfyan....
Al King Jr.
Aug 23, 2015
Al King, 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 23, 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin A King, Sr. and his mother, Elizabeth King. Al is survived by his...
Charles Henry King
Aug 21, 2015
Charles Henry King, 69, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. Born in Gaylesville, Alabama, he moved to Umatilla in 1953. He was a grade forman and helped to build many roadways. He is survived by Sons, Charles Robert King of Mount Dora, FL and Tony Ray King of Umatilla, FL; Daughter, Donna K. Dodson of New Smyrna Beach,...
Katherine D. Kazimer
Aug 19, 2015
Katherine D. Kazimer, 71, of Mount Dora, FL formerly of Bryantown, MD passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Born January 25, 1944 to John J. Dobinick and Katherine O’Brien in Kingston, Pennsylvania, she lived a full life of achievements. Graduated 1961 from West Side Central Catholic, Kingston, PA followed by serving with the Navy Reserve 1963-1966. Kathy worked for NASA...
John J. Blaich
Aug 16, 2015
John J. Blaich , 66, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. Born in Staten Island, New York, he moved to Eustis in 2008 from Apopka, Florida. He was a Mail Carrier and was a member of Lake Haven Church.TV. John served in the US Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his son, Thomas Blaich, Sanford, FL; daughter,...
Nora Jane Leintz
Aug 15, 2015
Nora Jane Leintz, 77, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Tavares in 1995 from Downers Grove, Illinois. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Tavares. Jane is survived by her husband of 59 years, Peter Joseph Leintz, Tavares, FL; son, Perry L. Leintz,...
Dolores Rispoli Howell
Aug 14, 2015
Dolores Rispoli Howell, 74, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. She was born on September 5, 1940 in Staten Island, NY. She was a nursing assistant for many years at St. Vincent’s Hospital. In 1970's she moved to Florida where she became a hairdresser. She is survived by her son Jason Howell and many loving nieces, nephews and...
Bonnie K. Whitacre
Aug 13, 2015
Bonnie K. Whitacre, 89, of Gainesville, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Born in Minerva, Ohio, she moved to Gainesville in 2000 after living in Eustis from 1954 - 2000. She was the former owner of Whitacre's Dairy Kitchen in Eustis from 1966 - 1976. She loved to exercise at the Gainesville Health & Fitness weekly. Bonnie loved the beach,...
Margaret Armstrong Barton
Aug 13, 2015
Margaret Armstrong Barton, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she moved to Leesburg in 1991 from Levittown, NY. She is survived by her husband, Richard O'Brien Barton of Leesburg, FL; 2 sons, Brien H. Barton of Huntington Beach, CA, David R. Barton of Santa Monica, CA; 3 daughters, Aleta L. Ritchen of Leesburg,...
Edna Isle Scott
Aug 4, 2015
Edna Isle Scott, 76, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Born in Sledge, Mississippi, she moved to Eustis in 1971 from Umatilla. She was a member of the Church of God of Umatilla. She worked with Florida Hospital Waterman from 1980-2000. Edna is predeceased by her Husband, Ruben Scott; and Sister, Georgia May Wilson. She is survived by...
Peter Joseph Cyr Sr.
Aug 2, 2015
Peter Joseph Cyr, Sr., 58, of Umatilla, FL passed away on August 2, 2015. Peter was a life long resident of Florida. Peter was a City of Eustis employee where he worked in the Water Department. He was Vice president of the Eustis Eagles Club, an avid motorcyclist, loved to mechanic cars, truck and boats, and loved bowling. He is...
Bruce Fred Peterson
Aug 1, 2015
Bruce Fred Peterson, 89, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. Born in Big Lake, Minnesota, he moved to Tavares in 1990 from Mount Prospect, Illinois. He was of Lutheran Faith. Bruce served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is survived by his Sons, Dean J. Peterson of Zimmerman, MN, David Peterson of Prescott Valley, AZ,...
Nancy J. Cossaboom
Jul 30, 2015
Nancy J. Cossaboom, 57, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Born in Lenox, Massachusetts, she was a homemaker. Nancy is survived by her husband, John Lamond, Mount Dora, FL; 2 sons, Iain Lamond, Mount Dora, FL, Alec Lamond, Mount Dora, FL; brother, John Cossaboom, Maggie Valley, NC; 3 sisters, Debbie Summers, Conyers, GA, Janet Hand, Ohio, Linda...
Vivan Herrin Pope
Jul 29, 2015
Vivian Herrin Pope, 88, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Born in Waycross, Georgia, and raised in Barberton, Ohio, she moved to DeLand, Florida, where she met her husband of 54 years, Bernie Pope. His work took them to Georgia, New Mexico, and Texas, They moved to Lake County in 1988 from Houston, TX. She was...
Edmond Joseph Delage
Jul 27, 2015
Edmond Joseph Delage, 91, of Tavares, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, he moved to Tavares in 1989 from Waterbury, Connecticut. He was a Blacksmith and was a member of the Scottsh Highlands Mens Club and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Edmond served in the US Navy as a Seabee during World War...
Donna L. Burtanger (Kirkman)
Jul 24, 2015
BURTANGER(Kirkham), DONNA JANUARY 6, 1959-JULY 24, 2015 Donna L. Burtanger, 56, of Eustis, Florida, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died July 24, 2015, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother Caroline Kirkham of Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include her loving husband, Gary Simmons, of Eustis, Florida; father, Paul F. Kirkham and wife, Cyndi; brother Charles...
Kalei Emily Morgan
Jul 22, 2015
Kalei Emily Morgan, 47, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Kalei was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was an Licensed Practical Nurse. She is survived by her Daughter - Morgan Gratwick of Canton, MI; Significant Other - Steve Baugh of Eustis, FL; Mother - Carolyn Clyde Morgan of Mount Dora, FL; Brother - Paul Morgan Fischley of Mount...
