Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Robert "Bob" W. Hill

Robert "Bob" W. Hill

Feb 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" W. Hill, 73, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Bucyrus, Ohio, he has been a lifelong resident of North Central Ohio. Bob was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving in Vietnam. Prior to his retirement he was an Electrical Engineer. Bob was very active in Veteran Causes. He enjoyed assisting other...

William John Engelo

William John Engelo

Feb 24, 2024

William "John" Engelo, 54, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved to Central Florida in 2000 from Ohio. He worked as a Truck driver for Landirr Inc. John was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dogs. John is predeceased by his Father, William Joseph Engelo,...

Darrel Charles Gorman

Darrel Charles Gorman

Feb 23, 2024

Darrel Charles Gorman, 90, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 1990 from Sterling, IL. Prior to Darrel's retirement he worked in the steel industry as an ingot recorder. Darrel enjoyed all types of car racing. He was the head mechanic for the Championship car, White Lightning,...

Lois Lee Nielsen

Lois Lee Nielsen

Feb 21, 2024

Lois Lee Grau Nielsen, 92, of Franklin NC, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Lois was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Denman Grau. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Thomas Nielsen. She was an administrative assistant for Federal Judge Charles Fulton, for the Court of Appeals. She retired and moved to Franklin in...

Dorothy Jean Coven

Dorothy Jean Coven

Feb 18, 2024

Dorothy Jean Coven, 91, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born in Pulaski, Tennessee, she moved to Leesburg in 1975 from Margate, Florida. She was a loving Wife and Mother. Dorothy is predeceased by her Husband, Charles Coven; and Son, Robert Hyde.  She is survived by her 2 Sons, James Hyde of Eustis, FL and Ronald Coven...

Doris J. Hutchinson

Doris J. Hutchinson

Feb 17, 2024

Doris J. Hutchinson, age 94, previously of Hudson, Florida, passed away on February 17, 2024. She was born to the late Kenneth Carlton and Marietta Maria (Blanchard) Taylor on September 7, 1929, in Abington, Massachusetts. Doris was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Florida. Doris loved decorating and hosting parties for...

Jo Ann Lovering

Jo Ann Lovering

Feb 17, 2024

Jo Ann Lovering, 82, of Sanford, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Jo Ann retired from working for the City of Sanford. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church, Sanford. She is survived by her son, Brian K. Brumley, Sanford, FL; brother, Robert Harold (Carlene) Phillips, Mount...

Thomas Mark Golden

Thomas Mark Golden

Feb 17, 2024

Thomas Mark Golden passed away on Saturday, February 17th at the age of 84. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Thomas graduated from Scranton Preparatory School and joined the U.S. Army shortly after graduating. He remained in the service for 20 years, which included three tours of duty in Vietnam. After retiring from the army, he graduated from the University of South...

Michael Augustine

Michael Augustine

Feb 16, 2024

Michael Augustine, 65, of Deland, Florida passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he moved to Deland, FL in 2024 from Naples, FL. He was a Marine Mechanic. "Big Mike" enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved cooking, singing Karaoke and watching football. Go Dolphins! He is predeceased by his Parents, Richard and Alice Augustine,...

Martha Elberta Lovett

Martha Elberta Lovett

Feb 16, 2024

Martha Elberta Lovett, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida to the late Elbert M. and Martha Ivey, she was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. In fact, her father’s family was one of the first seven families in Orlando. Elberta attended the University of Florida and was a Gator fan....

Debra Marie Jackson

Debra Marie Jackson

Feb 16, 2024

On Friday, February 16, 2024, Debra (Debbie) Marie Jackson (Sabin) passed away at the age of 64. Debbie was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Mathew and Evelyn Sabin. After graduating from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1977, she received a degree from the University of Buffalo. She was a business administrator for multiple companies and took great pride in her...

Vicki Lynn Paul

Vicki Lynn Paul

Feb 15, 2024

Vicki Lynn Paul, 61, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Alice (Armstrong) McGlinsey and the late Edward Scott McGlinsley, she moved to Eustis in 2003 from Alabama. She was a Managing Director for Striking Effects Promotions and was a member of the American Legion Post #35 in Mount Dora where she was the...

Louise Ann Trocino

Louise Ann Trocino

Feb 13, 2024

Louise Ann Modolo Trocino, 89, of Mount Dora, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Florida. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Gary, Indiana, to Fiori and Bruna Bianchi Modolo. Louise and her husband, Nat Trocino, made Mount Dora their home in 1995 after relocating from Portage, Indiana, to become loving grandparents....

Gordon Benton Grayson

Gordon Benton Grayson

Feb 13, 2024

Master Chief Gordon Grayson, 91 years old, a proud veteran of the United States Navy passed away peacefully at home in Tavares, Florida on February 13, 2024.

Master Chief Gordon Benton Grayson was born May 6, 1932 in The Old Mobile General Hospital in Mobile, Alabama to parents Gordon Benton Grayson Sr. and Della Belle Ogletree. Due to his father’s employment...

Timothy J. "Tim" Patz

Timothy J. "Tim" Patz

Feb 11, 2024

Tim Patz, 55, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born to the late Larry L. Patz and Ruth (Freeman Patz) Gross, in Manistique, MI, he moved to Florida as a child and lived in Lake County since 1982. Tim was a graduate of Tavares High School and Stetson University where he earned a bachelor’s degree...

Walter "Ken" Kenneth Henderson Jr.

Walter "Ken" Kenneth Henderson Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Walter Kenneth “KEN” Henderson, Jr. was born on July 21, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan.  He passed away peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, and Lord on February 9, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Christina Kay Henderson of Tavares, Florida, their sons Paul Bellavance (Michelle) San Antonio TX; Jason Bellavance (Rebekah)...

Robert Charles Dupuis

Robert Charles Dupuis

Feb 4, 2024

Robert C. Dupuis, 81, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024.  Affectionately known as "Bob", "Pa" and "Bobby D.", he was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts where he leaves behind many friends and lots of memories. He moved to Grand Island to spend time with his family in 2022. Robert also served in the Army. Robert is survived...

Rodger D. Cain

Rodger D. Cain

Feb 4, 2024

Rodger D. Cain, 74, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, with his wife Shananne by his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and moved to Mount Dora as a child. He moved to Umatilla in the early 80’s and enjoyed living the small-town life. He was a Service Technician for Florida Telephone and later CenturyLink for...

Alexandra McKelvey Dixon

Alexandra McKelvey Dixon

Feb 2, 2024

Alexandra McKelvey Dixon, born on February 2, 1995, to the late Donald & Deanna Darlene (Cline) Dixon, passed away on the evening of her 29th birthday following her celebration dinner due to a pulmonary embolism. Ali had lost her mom, nine months earlier, and her dad approximately two months before her mom. Ali was a survivor overcoming many obstacles that would...

Margaret Jeanette Durham Irwin

Margaret Jeanette Durham Irwin

Jan 29, 2024

Margaret Jeanette Durham Irwin, 90, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. Born to the late Roy and Mittie (Drinkard) Tindol, in Enterprise, Alabama, she moved to Florida as a teenager. She was a Bakery Manager and was a member of the Mount Dora Church of God. Margaret is survived by her son, Kenneth Durham of Yalaha,...