Local Florida Obituaries
Lillian L. Beasley
Feb 25, 2015
Lillian L. Beasley, 96, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Born in Middletown, Ohio, she moved to Mount Dora in 1972 from Pompano Beach, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eustis. Lillian is survived by her sons, Ronald B. Beasley, Wilmington, NC, Donald Beasley, Jr., Trenton, OH; many...
Joseph John Collins
Feb 25, 2015
There Lived a Man There lived a man whose quiet ways impressed all whom he encountered. His quiet ways brought a comfortable connection that immediately led to trust. This man might fool you on first meeting. So engaging was his warm smile that you just might overlook his super intellect. He remembered everything he read and absolutely never forgot a...
George Raymond Arneke
Feb 22, 2015
George Raymond Arneke, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born in Binghamton, New York, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Errol Estates & Baytree Country Clubs. George served in the US Navy during World War II. After working for IBM for over 40 years, he retired to Florida in 1985 and later...
Sandra Joyce VanCurler
Feb 22, 2015
Sandra Joyce VanCurler, 73, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 1961 from Miami. She was a bookkeeper at Clermont Elementary School from 1966-1978 and worked in other departments at the School Board until her retirement in2003. Sandra is survived by her son, Daniel G. Walker, Clermont, FL; daughter, Teresa...
Thomas E. Evans
Feb 22, 2015
Thomas E. Evans, 77, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to Eustis in 1992 from Orlando, FL. He was Union President of UAW Local 788, working with Lockheed Martin prior to his retirement. Thomas served in the U.S. Air Force during Korea and was a member of AMVETS, Moose Lodge and BPOE....
Phillip Wayne Wells
Feb 18, 2015
Phillip Wayne Wells, 70, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, he moved to Central Florida in1983 from Lindley, NY. Phillip was a Commercial Truck Driver and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. Phillip served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He is survived by his Wife, Teresa K. Wells of...
Charles Gordon Kinsey
Feb 15, 2015
Charles Gordon Kinsey, 73, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. Born in Bell, Florida, he moved to Mount Dora in the 1960's. He worked in Retail Merchandise and was an active member of First Baptist Church, Tangerine. Charles served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Linda F. Kinsey, Mount Dora, FL;...
Susan Faith Goldfuss
Feb 13, 2015
Susan Faith Goldfuss, 60, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Born in Buffalo, New York, she moved to Leesburg in1985 from New York. She was an Executive Assistant with the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization and she is of Lutheran Faith. Susan was an avid Bingo player and she enjoyed playing at Triangle Bingo in Mount Dora. She also...
Eunice M. "Bette" Taylor
Feb 13, 2015
Eunice M. "Bette" Taylor, 85, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, she and her late husband, Robert E. Taylor had a Horse Farm. She traveled the SE Massachusetts circuits with show horses for many years until moving to Central Florida in 1980 from Pembroke, Massachusetts. After arriving in Florida, Bette found her love...
Phyllis A. Bricker
Feb 13, 2015
Phyllis A. Bricker, 89, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Born in Binghamton, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 1972 from Marion, Ohio. She worked at Eckerd Drugstore in Eustis as a cosmetician for over 15 years. Later, she volunteered for the Florida Hospital/Waterman Pharmacy for 35 years. Her mission was making "Survival Kits" to be given...
Joseph Warren Clapp
Feb 10, 2015
Joseph "Joe" Warren Clapp, 76, of Grand Island, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Born in Fulton, Kentucky, he moved to Grand Island in 2005 from Ocala, FL. He was an entrepreneur working all over the world. Joe is a U.S. Army Veteran. Joe was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity at Furman University and he was also...
John D. Towns
Feb 8, 2015
John D. Towns, 83, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia , he moved to Tavares in 1996 from Freeland, Pennsylvania. He was an executive with commercial kitchen equipment. John served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara B. Towns, Tavares, FL; son, John Adams Towns,...
Gerald "Jerry" Malcum Lee
Feb 3, 2015
Gerald Malcum Lee, 75, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was born in Paisley and was a lifelong resident of Lake County, Florida. He was owner and operator of Gerald's Well Drilling and Pump Service. Gerald served in the U.S. Army National Guard and he was a life member of the North American Hunters Association and life...
William Bruce Pitt
Jan 29, 2015
William Bruce Pitt, 66, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born in Glendale, California, he moved to Leesburg in 2013 from Hinckley, California. He was a railroad machinist and was a member of the American Legion of Mount Dora. William served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He is survived by his Son, Zeph Pitt of Waltham, MA...
Nancy C. Williams
Jan 29, 2015
Nancy C. Williams, 72, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved to Sorrento in 1970. She was a Homemaker and member of the East Lake Historical Society. Nancy is predeceased by her husband, Jack Williams Sr. She is survived by sons, Jack (Juli) Williams, Jr. of Sorrento, FL and Clinton John Williams of...
Josephine M. Balestrieri
Jan 28, 2015
Josephine M. Balestrieri, 92, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she moved to Tavares in 2011 from South Florida. She was a Homemaker and was of Catholic Faith She is survived by her Husband, Frank Balestrieri; Daughter, Linda Poling of Tavares, FL; Sons, Harry Balestrieri of Plantation, FL and Frank Balestrieri of Hollywood,...
Buck Jones
Jan 19, 2015
Walter F "Buck" Jones, 78, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015. Born on January 19, 1937 in Garrettsville, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1992 from Mantua, Ohio. He was the Retired Assistant Fire Chief with the Mantua-Shalersville, Ohio Fire Department. He was a Foster Parent of 76 Foster Children. Buck was an active bowler and...
