Local Florida Obituaries
Traci Ann Emanski
Oct 8, 2015
Traci Ann Emanski, 25, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Mount Dora High School Class of 2008. Traci is survived by her parents John & Darlene Emanski, Mount Dora, FL; sister, Ericka Ann Margaret Emanski, Mount Dora, FL; grandmother, Rita Emanski, Deerfield Beach, FL; godfather, Thomas Emanski, Lake Mary, FL;...
Richard "Rick" E. Spray
Oct 6, 2015
Richard "Rick" E. Spray, 58, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Born in Saint Petersburg, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 1965. He is the owner of Spray's Auto and Truck Repair of Tavares. Rick served in the US. Army during Vietnam. Rick is predeceased by Son, Victor J. Spray and Daughter, Nikky Spray. He is survived by...
Jack Carraro
Oct 6, 2015
Jack Carraro, 79, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Born and lived in Chicago, Illinois, until 2002 when he moved to Leesburg. He was a retired Steel Worker. He is survived by his Wife, Donna Carraro of Leesburg, FL; Daughters, Jackie Carraro of Beecher, IL, Tami Engels of Schererville, IN, and Janet L. Harris of Debary, FL; Grandchildren,...
Jane T. McCoig
Oct 5, 2015
Jane T. McCoig, 70, of Paisley, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. Born in New London, Connecticut, she moved to Central Florida in 1979 from North Vasselboro, Maine. She was a Nurse and was a member of Sandy Acres Baptist Church, Umatilla. Jane was a foster parent for over 16 years, she served as President of the Seminole/Orange Foster Parent...
Richard Stanley Bruderman Sr.
Sep 30, 2015
Richard Stanley Bruderman, Sr., 69 of Umatilla, FL, passed away on September 30, 2015. Mr. Bruderman recently retired from his teaching position with the Mount Dora Middle School. He is survived by his Son, Richard S. Bruderman, Jr. and Daughter, Christine Aiello. The family will be having a memorial service at a later date.
James "Jim" W. Williams
Sep 30, 2015
James W. "Jim" Williams, 74, of Mascotte, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Born in Groveland, FL, he returned to Mascotte in 2012 from Douglas, GA. Jim worked as a service and sales manager with Stewart Cadillac of Leesburg (1973-1990) and Vann Gannaway Chevrolet of Eustis (1990-1993). Jim loved his family, playing the piano, fishing, and the comfort of...
Ruby Audean Wetzel
Sep 28, 2015
Ruby Audean Wetzel, 81, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1961 from Hannastown, Pennsylvania. She worked for Eustis Elementary for over 28 years starting as an Aide retiring as Head Bookkeeper. She was a very active member of St. Philip Lutheran Church, Mount Dora and the Elks Lodge. Ruby...
Orce "Tony" C. Bowling
Sep 25, 2015
Orce C. "Tony" Bowling, 75, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. Born in Campbell, Tennessee, he moved to Howey In The Hills in 1987 from Chicago, Illinois. He was in Transportation Services and was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Tony served his country in the US Air Force. He is survived by...
Lawrence C. Towne
Sep 21, 2015
Lawrence C. Towne left this earth on September 21, 2015 surrounded with love at his home in Eustis. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, June Forjan Towne, his 4 children, Nick (Chrystal), Natalie Reeves Lopez, Patrick (Jayne) and Margaux Towne-Colley, 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and Rudy, Phil and Ron Forjan whom...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
