Local Florida Obituaries
Patricia J. Arnold
Oct 21, 2014
Patricia J. Arnold, 87, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Born in Nyack, New York, she moved to Central Florida in 1982 from South West Florida. She was a Homemaker and member of the Congregational Church of Mount Dora. She is survived by her Husband, David Arnold of Eustis, FL; extended family and friends. Services will be held...
Charles G. "Chuck" Matthews
Oct 21, 2014
Charles G. "Chuck" Matthews, 82, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Chuck was born and raised in Edison, New Jersey, until moving to Eustis in 1950. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and was a Mason prior to his retirement. Chuck was a member of Life Community Church of Eustis. He was a...
John T. McSweeney
Oct 19, 2014
John T. McSweeney, 69, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014. Born in Syracuse, New York, he moved to central Florida in 2001 where he retired from Citibank. He was a member of the NEZ fraternity and a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. He is survived by his children Jon McSweeney, Susan McSweeney and Jennifer McSweeney of Eustis, Florida....
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...
