Local Florida Obituaries
Elisabeth R. Rauch-LaTorre
Oct 17, 2014
Elisabeth R. LaTorre, 43, of Longwood, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to South Florida in 1973 and then to the Orlando Area in 2002. She was an instructor for Bank Tellers. Elisabeth was a member of Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Winter Park. She enjoyed Softball and Volleyball, being outside and participating in...
Constance M. (Connie) Lare
Oct 9, 2014
Constance M. "Connie" Lare, 80, of Tavares, left this earth to be with God Thursday, October 9, 2014. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was a long time employee of WalMart in Mount Dora. Connie is survived by her son, Kevin (Karen) Lare, Yalaha, FL; daughter, Cheryl Allen, Viola, Arkansas; sister, Twyla (Teeter) Mangon, Uhrichsville, OH; 3 grandchildren, Jerry Allen, Chris...
Helen Claudette Manfredi
Oct 7, 2014
Helen Claudette Manfredi, 83, of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, she moved to Grand Island in 2007 from Kentucky. She was a Homemaker and was of protestant Faith. Helen is survived by her Sons - Robert Landers, James Landers, Thomas Landers, Raymond Manfredi, Lee Manfredi, Alfred Manfredi, and Michael Manfredi; Daughters, Susan Landers...
Judith "Susie" Farley
Oct 6, 2014
FARLEY, JUDITH S. (Susie) passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 at her Astatula, FL residence. She was a native of Logan, West Virginia and President of Farley’s SRP industrial refrigeration of Astatula. Susie moved to Lake County in 1972 from York, Pennsylvania and was a member of First Baptist Church of Umatilla. She is survived by her sons: Robert...
William Riley Godwin II.
Oct 4, 2014
William Riley Godwin II, 89, of Hanahan, SC passed away on October 4, 2014 after a brief illness. Born a 5th generation Floridian in St. Cloud, FL on November 19, 1924 to Henry Lilburn and Evadne Harris Godwin, “W.R.” was an Eagle Scout, attended St. Cloud schools and graduated from St. Cloud High School in 1942. He enrolled at the...
Douglas Jerry Yount
Sep 30, 2014
Douglas Jerry Yount, 55, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1963. He was warehouse manager of Lake County Schools Maintenance Department for 27 years. He took his work seriously and admired his co-workers with much respect and high regard. He made many friends at work and was grateful...
Carol E. Blackman
Sep 29, 2014
Carol E. Blackman, 65, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. Born in Danville, Illinois, she moved to Grand Island in 1983 from Hialeah, FL. She was a Teacher and was a member Eustis Junior Womens Club and P.E.O. Sorority. Carol enjoyed sewing, crafting and loved her grandson, Donovan Blackman. She is survived by her Husband, Dennis D....
Dorothy Rumburg
Sep 27, 2014
Dorothy Anne (“Dot”) Rumburg, 86, of 8007 Saint Andrews Way, Mount Dora, Florida, formerly of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Avante of Mount Dora. She was born July 25, 1928, in Welch, West Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held on October 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora, 222...
Joseph John Williams
Sep 19, 2014
Joseph J. Williams, 89, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1985 from Bettendore, Iowa. Joseph was an Explosives Engineer prior to his retirement. He was a member of the St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis. Joseph served in the Army for over 14 years, achieving...
Muriel Radley
Sep 17, 2014
Muriel Radley, 86, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Born in Ecorse, Michigan, she moved to Tavares in 1987 from Novi, Michigan. She owned and managed a locksmith company prior to her retirement. Muriel was of Methodist faith. She is predeceased by her husband, Leonard R. Radley, brother, Raynard Clowesley, and sister, Lorraine Saylor. Muriel is survived by...
William Jon Brandt
Sep 17, 2014
William Jon Brandt, 45, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lake County, FL in 1995 from Burbank,CA. He worked in the construction industry as a Lead Builder and was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church of Leesburg. William had learned to play the guitar and his favorite band was...
James L' "Duke" Taylor
Sep 15, 2014
James L. "Duke" Taylor, 72, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 1959 from Charleston, WV. He was a electrician with the Lake County School Board and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Tavares. Duke is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice E. Taylor, Eustis,...
Peter James Gerardi
Sep 8, 2014
Peter James Gerardi, 63, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a hair stylist. and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Peter is survived by his brother, Charles L. Gerardi, Leesburg, FL. Funeral Mass is scheduled at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, on...
Eileen Agnes Hollan
Sep 7, 2014
Eileen Agnes (Swing) Hollan, 91, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was the daughter of Cleo & Agnes McNew Swing. Born in Hamilton County, Indiana on Feb 23, 1923. She graduated in April 1941 from Mt Summit High School and married Erville Hollan that same year in the Spring Christian Church, Springport, Indiana. Following Erville's tour of...
Avril Fiona Jackson
Sep 4, 2014
Avril Fiona Jackson, 2 months & 13 days old, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014. Born at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando, to Travis & Damaris Jackson. She is survived by her parents and grandmother, Martha Jackson, Fruitland Park, FL; & many aunts, uncles & other cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Larry Jackson & Andy Lopez....
Prudence M. Bassett
Sep 4, 2014
Prudence M. Bassett, 104, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, September 04, 2014. Born in Wickliffe, Ohio, she moved to Lake County in 1950 from Wickliffe, Ohio. She was a Homemaker and was a protestant. Prudence is survived by her cousin, Martin R. Dunn, Brooksville, FL; 3 grandchildren and many great & great-great-grandchildren. She will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery...
Frank Fender
Sep 2, 2014
Frank Fender, 66, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Born in Lakeland, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. He graduated from Apopka High School Class of 1966 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He worked for TECO Peoples Gas for 23 years before retiring. Frank served in the US Navy during...
