Local Florida Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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,...
