Local Florida Obituaries
Dr. Norman S. Deaton
Apr 22, 2014
Norman Deaton tried to find out once why the husband of a church member was so reluctant to attend services. The man confessed he didn't feel comfortable in church because a pastor somewhere else had looked down on his smoking habit. "Well, smoking doesn't make you go to hell," Deaton told the man. "It just might get you to heaven...
Robert A. Hanlon
Apr 18, 2014
Robert A. "Bob" Hanlon Sr., 74, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he moved to Mount Dora in 1995 from North Miami. He was a Detective with the Miami Beach Police Department prior to his retirement. Bob was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora, and Fraternal Order of...
Robert H. Reed
Apr 15, 2014
Robert H. Reed, 93, of Summerfield, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Born in Springfield, IL, he moved to Summerfield in 1978 from Friendship, WI. Mr. Reed Served in the U.S Army during WWII. He was owner of Bob Reed's TV service in Springfield, IL, prior to moving and after he moved to FL he was a Graphics Art...
Emmett V. Treece Jr.
Apr 13, 2014
Emmett V. Treece Jr., 79, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014. Born in Fulton, Arkansas, he moved to Eustis in 2006 from Colorado. He was a Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and served during Vietnam and Korea. He worked for Hewlett-Packard for 19 years. Emmett was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church...
Robert "Bob" B. Finley
Apr 10, 2014
Robert B. “Bob” Finley, 81, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014. Born in McComb, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1980 from Toledo, Ohio. He was Director and the Department Head of the Physical Therapy Department at Waterman Memorial Hospital, Eustis for 10 years prior to his retirement. He was of Protestant Faith. Bob was an Army Veteran...
Jean M. Samsel
Apr 4, 2014
Jean M. Samsel, 81, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Born in Flushing, New York, she retired from the New York City Board of Education as the District 5 testing liaison officer. She spent her 1st 22 years as a classroom teacher. Jean was elected outstanding teacher of the year in 1973, she got the fellowship of...
Jeanne Florence Peterson
Mar 29, 2014
Jeanne Florence Peterson, 87, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she moved to Eustis in 1990 from Mt. Prospect, IL. She was a Homemaker and was Catholic. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Bruce F. Peterson, Eustis, FL; 3 sons, David Peterson, Dean Peterson, John Peterson; daughter, Susan Merna. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com...
Monica F. Schweers
Mar 27, 2014
Monica (Zieminski) Schweers, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of So. Wales, N.Y. passed away March 27, 2014, beloved wife of Frank F. Schweers; dearest mother of Carl (Pamela) Schweers, Gregory (Denise) Schweers, Karen Schweers, Sharon (Anthony) Grande, and Sandra Halpin; Sister of Dorothy Zieminski, Bernice (Edward) Sczatkowski, Mary (Henry) Szczypierowski, Frank (Arlene) Zieminski, Ceil (George) Nowicki, and Richard Zieminski. Grandmother of...
Evelyn G. Rockwood
Mar 24, 2014
Evelyn G. Rockwood, 93, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. Born in Lockport, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 1999 from Lockport, New york. She was a Homemaker and attended the Union Congregational Church, Tavares. Evelyn is survived by her 2 sons, Thomas E. Rockwood, Leesburg, FL, Robert O. Rockwood, Great Falls, VA; 1 grandson, Christopher Rockwood;...
Terri A. Meeves
Mar 23, 2014
Terri A. Meeves, 53, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was an insurance financial adviser. Terri is survived by her mother, Marilyn J. Meeves, Tavares, FL; 2 sisters, Robin Austin, Tavares, FL, Kathy (John) Axley, Sarasota, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Nada C. Flint
Mar 20, 2014
Nada Cary Flint, 88, Grand Island, Florida, died March 20,, 2014. Mrs. Flint was born in Passadumkeag, Maine, on March 3, 1926. She was a secretary at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and retired in 1989. Mrs. Flint then moved to Florida where she pursued her interest in painting and was a member of the Society of Decorative Painting. She...
Robert Craig Smith
Mar 17, 2014
Robert Craig Smith, 67, of Wildwood, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, he moved to Wildwood in 1999 from Destin, FL. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and Served during Vietnam. He was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his Mother, Patricia J. Arneke of Mount Dora, FL; Son, Robert Craig Smith...
Francesco Lambiase
Mar 17, 2014
Francesco Lambiase, 72, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he moved to Mount Dora in 2004 from Boston. He was the owner of Frank's Chevrolet in Franklin, MA and in later years was a Commercial Real Estate Broker. He was past-president of the Lion's Club and past-president of the Bay State Antique Auto...
Leslie Coon Smith
Mar 15, 2014
Leslie Coon "Superwoman" Smith , 56, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. Born in Farmington, Maine, to Arlen Neal Wentzell, Sr, and Marion Jeannette Copp Wentzell. Leslie moved to Eustis in 1985 from Rangeley, Maine. She was a Deli Manager for many years at Winn Dixie and was an Episcopalian. Leslie is survived by her husband, Kevin Smith,...
Jane Ann Block
Mar 14, 2014
Jane Ann Block, 61, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. Born in , Michigan, she moved to Mount Dora in 2009 from High Springs, FL. She was of Catholic faith. She is survived by her Daughter - Deanna Nolan of Mount Dora, FL; Son - Andrew Block of High Springs, FL; Brothers - Leonard Seibold of Phoenix,...
John Edward Freer
Mar 12, 2014
John Edward "Jack" Freer was born May 2, 1919 in New York, NY and died March 12, 2014 at his home in Eustis, Florida. Jack was well respected and very accomplished in many ways but most notably as a pilot. He flew for 36 years for Pan American World Airways and retired as a Captain in 1979. After retiring, he...
Benito Pabon
Mar 10, 2014
Benito Pabon, 38, of Eustis, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Born in New London, Connecticut, he moved worked in Flooring. Benito is survived by his, mother, Mary N. Monagas, Eustis, FL; brother, Danny Marrero, Eustis, FL; 5 sisters, Marianita Ocasio, Leesburg, FL, Magdalena Ocasio, Leesburg, FL, Evelyn Valentin, Puerto Rico, Marinieves Marrero, Eustis, FL, Emperatris Marrero, Puerto Rico; many...
Louise E. Teague
Mar 10, 2014
Louise E. Teague, 84, of Eustis, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 2008 from Weatherford, Texas. She was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army & then was a civil service registered nurse for 30 years. Louise is survived by her 2 sons, Ben Teague, Weatherford, TX, Brett Teague, Eustis, FL;...
William A. "Bill" Tidmore
Mar 10, 2014
William “Bill” Tidmore, 94, of Tavares, passed into his eternal life with his Lord & Savior on March 10, 2014. Bill was born in Alabama in 1919. He is predeceased by his brother, Hugh Tidmore, sister, Dorothy Tidmore, wife, Ouida Tidmore and son Michael Tidmore. Bill was known as a man of integrity. A loving husband, father and grandfather. Bill's...
Jack Paul Williams
Mar 9, 2014
Jack Paul Williams, 39, of Paisley, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014. Born in Largo, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was a Drill Shaft Forman. He loved mudding with his wife and kids. He is survived by his wife, Hope Williams, Paisley, FL; 4 sons, Kyle Zackery Williams, Rolla, MO, Jack Preston Williams, Eustis, FL,...
