Local Florida Obituaries
Carol Ann Maier
Nov 25, 2013
Carol Ann Maier, 76, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013. Born in Rochester, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1990 from Rochester, New York. She worked in Food Service at Florida Hospital/Waterman prior to retiring. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis and Weavers of Orlando. Carol is survived by her...
Beverly Sue Cunningham
Nov 22, 2013
Beverly Sue Cunningham, 83, of Tavares, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Born in Decatur, Illinois, she moved to Tavares in 1988 from Largo, Florida. She was a Seamstress. Beverly is survived by he husband, Richard Lee Cunningham, Tavares, FL; 3 daughters, Debby Sue Burkhead, Apex, NC, Vicki Lynn Blanding, Largo, FL, Penny Lou Ward, Largo, FL; sister, Sharon Lou...
Howard Wade
Nov 22, 2013
Howard Wade, 82, of Tavares, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Born in Astatula, Florida, he graduated from Tavares High School Class of 1949. He received his BA & Master's Degrees from the University of North Alabama (Florence State). He retired after 32 years in Education; 22 as principals in Hernando County. He was at Mitchell Black Elementary in Brooksville...
Carolyn B. Harper
Nov 13, 2013
Carolyn B. Harper, 85, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a true Lake County native and lifelong resident of Eustis. She was an owner and operator of Harper's Department Store in downtown Eustis. She was a member of the Life Community Church of Eustis and was a former member of the Eustis...
Francis "Frank" X. Keenan
Nov 10, 2013
Francis "Frank" X. Keenan, 93, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1983 from Fenton, Michigan. He was a devoted and loving husband of 70 years to Vera and a shining example of how a life should be lived for his children, their spouses and grandchildren. Frank was defined by...
Elsie M. Creamer
Nov 9, 2013
Elsie M. Creamer, 70, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. Born in Holly Hill, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She worked in the food service department for Altoona Elementary School and Eustis Elementary School. Elsie was a member of the Magnolia Springs Hunt Club and Encounter Life Church of Umatilla. She loved the outdoors,...
Phoebe M. McMahon
Nov 7, 2013
Phoebe M. McMahon, 95, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, she moved to Altoona in 1999 from Ocala, Florida. She was a Accounting Clerk for General Motors and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Eustis. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at...
Warwick John Dale
Nov 6, 2013
Warwick John Dale, 43, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Born in England, he moved to Florida in 2001. He was a reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Warwick was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club and the United States Parachute Association. He loved skydiving, scuba diving, riding his motorcycle,...
Eleeanor Brush
Nov 5, 2013
Eleanor Brush, 96, of Pinellas Park, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Leesburg, FL in 1987 from El Paso, Texas before moving to Pinellas Park in 2005. She was a Homemaker, was a member of the Pine Meadows Golf and Country Club of Eustis and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis....
Carey A. Harden
Nov 4, 2013
Carey A. Harden, 79, of Montverde, passed away Monday, November 4, 2013. Born and was a life long resident of Montverde, Florida. He was an automobile repairman and later in life worked with the Winter Garden Citrus Co-Op until his retirement in 2008. Carey served in the U.S. Army during Korea. He is survived by his Brothers, Clarence E. Harden...
Charles L. Harvey
Nov 2, 2013
Charles L. Harvey, 96, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013. Born in Bay County, MI, he moved to Eustis in 1978 from Holland, MI. He was a personel director at a clothes hanger manufacturer and was a member of the and First Baptist Church of Tavares, FL. Charles served in the Army during WWII. He is survived by...
Jeanne Louise Ross
Nov 1, 2013
Jeanne Louise Ross, 86, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, she moved to Eustis in 2000 from Apopka. She was a Bookkeeper and was Protestant. Jeanne is survived by her husband, James E. Ross, Eustis, FL; son, James Lynn Ross, Apopka, FL; 2 daughters, Betsy Drake, Umatilla, FL, Peggy Ross, Umatilla, FL; 5 grandchildren...
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Delmolino
Oct 31, 2013
Elizabeth C. "Betty" Delmolino, 92, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013. Born in Adams, Massachusetts, she and her late husband, Reno owned Village Dairy in Adams, MA. Betty moved to Eustis in 1982 from Adams, MA. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis where she volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul Society. She...
Patty Smith
Oct 30, 2013
Patty Smith, 63, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Logan, West Virginia, she moved to Altoona in 2003 from Marshall, Michigan. She was of Baptist Faith and was a member of Super Moms of America. Patty is survived by her husband, Orville Ray Smith of Altoona, FL; 3 sons, Billy Smith, Jimmy Smith, and Steven Smith,...
Pastor Oscar A. Gerken
Oct 28, 2013
Oscar Arnold Gerken was born near Monroeville, Indiana, on August 7, 1924, the seventh of nine children of Rev. & Mrs. August F. Gerken. He was baptized by his father at the age of ten days in St. John Lutheran Church, Monroeville, raised in central Ohio, and was confirmed by his father on April 10, 1938, in St. John Lutheran...
Joyce W. Owens
Oct 28, 2013
Joyce W. Owens, 92, of Mid-Florida Lakes, Leesburg, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013. Born in England, she moved to Leesburg in 1985 from Chicopee, MA. Joyce was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. She was part of the Rosary Society and Women Guild, was a member of the Mid-Florida Lakes Pool Club, Joyce loved...
Keri Holley
Oct 26, 2013
Keri Kapuscinski Holley, 35, of Lady Lake, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. Born in Glen Cove, New York on November 2, 1977, she moved to Florida when she was 6 months old. She was owner of Country Bling, a retail clothing and accessory provider. Keri is survived by her Husband, Brian Holley of Lady Lake, FL; Daughter, Kelly Meeler...
Syble L. Perry
Oct 22, 2013
Syble L. Perry, 95, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Born in Hertford, North Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 1993 from Isle of Wight County, VA. where she was Treasurer prior to her retirement. Syble attended Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannette Bird of Astor, FL; brother, Wilton E. Lamb...
