Local Florida Obituaries
Ardelle B. Crews
Oct 8, 2013
The family of Mrs. Ardelle B. Crews, a resident of Avante of Mt. Dora, is sad to announce her passing on October 8, 2013. Mrs. Crews was a kind and strong woman, liked and loved by all who knew her. She was a quiet role model for the way all of us should lead our lives. Ardelle is survived by...
R. Phil Earnest
Oct 7, 2013
ROBERT PHILIP (Phil) EARNEST, 97, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 7, 2013 after a brief illness. Phil was born and reared in Eustis, FL. He was a graduate of Southern School of Commerce, Orlando, where he met the love of his life, Ollie Achimon, Dadeville, AL. They shared a marriage of nearly 74 years. After serving in...
T. Pearl Hatmaker
Oct 6, 2013
T. Pearl Hatmaker, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013. Born in Jellico, Tennessee, she moved to Mount Dora in 1975 from Wayne, Michigan. She was a School & University Secretary, was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Lodge in Eustis and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 8087 Women's Auxiliary in...
Jeffrey E. Elszasz
Oct 5, 2013
Jeffrey E. Elszasz, 53, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, October 05, 2013. Born in Fort Ord, California , he moved to Umatilla in 1995 from Orlando, FL. He worked for Tailored Foam of Florida for over 10 years and was of Catholic Faith. Jeffrey loved Sports, particularly the Ohio State Football Team. He was a member of The Browns Backer's...
Lois Voyles Ellington
Oct 3, 2013
Lois Voyles Ellington, 89, of Ellenton, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, she moved to Ellenton in 2001 from Avon Park, Florida. She and her late husband, Rev. Thomas Ellington served many churches across Florida prior to his death in 1983. She was a Secretary for her Baptist Association, was a member of the Florida...
Robert A. Young
Sep 29, 2013
Robert A. Young, 84, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. Born in Umatilla, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was an investment salesman, was a life-member of the Masonic Lodge #234 of Tavares, life-member of the American Legion #76 of Tavares, member of the Order of the Eastern Star #127 of Tavares, member of...
James R. Dunn
Sep 27, 2013
James R. Dunn, 82, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1957 from Canton, Ohio. He was a Boat Mechanic and was a member of the Eustis Gun Club. James is survived by his wife, Carol Joyce Dunn, Eustis, FL; son, James A. Dunn, Apopka, FL, son, Gary A. Roach,...
Dorothy C. Leiby
Sep 25, 2013
Dorothy C. Leiby, 79, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, she moved to Florida in 1983 from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She was a telephone operator. Dorothy is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Rick Lovelace, Tavares, FL; grandson, Craig Lynch, Ocala, FL. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on...
Nancy Lucille Corliss
Sep 25, 2013
Nancy Lucille Corliss, 97, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Born in Hazlehurst, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1924 from Hazlehurst, Georgia. She was a Homemaker, was a volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels, Florida Hospital/Waterman Pink Ladies Volunteer for over 20 years and was a member of Lake Eustis Christian Church. She loved flowers and gardening. She is survived...
Dr. Robert B. Montgomery
Sep 24, 2013
Dr. Robert B. Montgomery, 79, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Born in East Saint Louis, IL., he moved to Mid-Florida Lakes in 1995 from Charleston, IL. He was a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and a life member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Craftsman, Mount Dora Art League, and a master gardener. Prior to moving to...
Monester "Monnie" W. Stark Rutledge
Sep 22, 2013
Monester W. “Monnie” Stark Rutledge, 74, of Lake County, FL passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at her home in Orlando. She was a native of Opp, Alabama and moved to Central Florida in 1944. Monnie was a Christian and loved to garden, read, crochet, sew and fish. She is survived by her children: Sabrina D. Howell, Robert E....
James "Jim" Victor Kennedy
Sep 16, 2013
James Victor "Jim" Kennedy, 67, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was a Fireman serving 33 years with the Eustis Fire Department and retired in 2001 as Engineer. Jim was a lifetime member of the Eustis Elks Lodge and was a graduate of the...
Erwin "Bob" Hausermann Jr.
Sep 14, 2013
Erwin "Bob" Hausermann, Jr., 66, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, he's been visiting Lake COunty since 2008 coming from Oxford, Wisconsin. He was an bookkeeper, was President of the Oak Park, IL Coin Club, President of the Villa Park, IL HOG Chapter, Treasurer of the Du Kane Abate and member of...
Jane B. Coates
Sep 12, 2013
Jane B. Coates, 96, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. Born in Covington, Kentucky, she moved to Umatilla in 1954 from Hebron, Kentucky. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Umatilla where she was secretary for over 30 years. Jane is survived by her 2 sons, Moreland L. (Patricia) Coates, Winter Park, FL, Thomas C....
Dorothy C. "Dott" Green
Sep 5, 2013
Dorothy C. "Dott" Green, 75, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Born in Jackson, Michigan, she moved to Eustis in 1968 from Altamonte Springs, Florida. She was a Real Estate Agent. Dott was instrumental in getting the Girl Scout House of Eustis built in the early 1970's. She was a member of the Magnolia Garden Club, Business &...
Darrel E. "Spud" Meeves
Sep 5, 2013
Darrel E. "Spud" Meeves, 83, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. Born in Bennington, Nebraska, he moved to Lake County, Florida in 2011 from Omaha, Nebraska. He was a Master Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard and served during Korea and Vietnam and was of Lutheran Faith. Mr. Meeves is predeceased by his Parents, Herman...
Gerald Arvon Stout
Aug 30, 2013
Gerald Arvon Stout, 84, of Tavares, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lake County in 1991 from Easton, Pennsylvania. He was an Industrial Engraver for Easton Co. and was a member St. Philip Lutheran Church, Mount Dora. He loved to work on the mechanics of his cars and boats. Gerald is survived by...
Father Michael Joseph Hannon
Aug 28, 2013
Fr. Michael Joseph Hannon, 94, of Oldsmar, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Born in Aherina Kilmore, County Clare, Ireland, he attended Sally Bank National School, St. Flannan’s College, St. Patrick Seminary and Pallotine Seminary College. He was ordained June 6, 1947 in Thurles Co. Tipperary, Ireland by Archbishop Jeremiah Kinnane. He was a missionary in Buenos Aires, Argentina and...