Local Florida Obituaries
Lillian M. Matthews
Dec 21, 2012
Lillian M. Matthews, 88, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly of Leesburg, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was the Vice President of First Family Bank of Eustis. Lillian is survived by her son, Bob Matthews, Jr. (Xiaowen) , Lawrenceville, GA; daughter, Karen Matthews, Southaven, MS; numerous sister in laws, brother in laws, nieces &...
Gary Evans Young
Dec 16, 2012
Gary Evans Young, 61, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. Born in Brunswick, Georgia, he lived most of his life in Eustis, graduating from Eustis High School in 1969. He was a Police Officer and served in the Marine Corpd during Vietnam. Gary is survived by his 2 daughters, Stephanie Henderson, Eustis, FL, Cheri Rodriguez, Eustis, FL, mother,...
Louise W. Meiners
Dec 15, 2012
Louise W. Meiners, 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, she moved to Grand Island in 1977 from Benton Habor, Michigan. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by her nieces & nephews. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Romeo E. Martinez
Dec 13, 2012
ROMEO EZEQUIEL MARTINEZ, 87 of Grand Island, FL passed away Thursday December 13. Romeo was born in the country of Belize in Central America, emigrated to the United States in 1954, and was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1959. Romeo lived up to his name and always brightened the day of everyone he encountered. He appreciated and cherished the...
Nicoletta Deloris Condon
Dec 8, 2012
Nicoletta Deloris Condon, 83, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born in Middle Granville, New York, she moved to Grand Island in 1994 from the Middle East. She was a Registered Nurse and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Nicoletta is survived by her husband of 58 years John T. Condon,...
Mabel Frances Pinault
Dec 8, 2012
Mabel Frances "Fran" Pinault, 89, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she moved to Tavares in 2002 from Boynton Beach, Florida. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Boynton Beach. Fran is survived by her 2 daughters, Patricia K. James, San Antonio,...
Eugenia A. Delnegro
Dec 8, 2012
Eugenia A. Delnegro, 80, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, she moved to Umatilla in 1993 from Homestead, Florida following Hurricane Andrew. She worked in the hospitality field, was a member of the Italtian American Club and attended St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages. Eugenia is survived by her loving companion,...
Edwin Herbert Merritt
Nov 28, 2012
Edwin Herbert Merritt, 89, of Pulaski, TN formerly of Leesburg, FL passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Born in Ferndale, Florida, he moved to Pulaski, TN following the loss of his wife, Evelyn in 2005. He was an Equipment Operator working in the construction industry prior to his retirement.. Edwin served in US Navy During WWII. He is survived by...
David M. "Kramer" Watson
Nov 28, 2012
David M. "Kramer" Watson, 56, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Born in North Hampton, Massachusetts, he moved to Leesburg in 1992 from Massachusetts. He retired from the City of Eustis and was a member of the Eustis, Moose Lodge Where he was the Bingo Chairman. He is survived by Wife, Jeannie Watson of Leesburg, FL; Daughters, Heather...
Thomas Michael Bowers
Nov 25, 2012
Thomas Michael Bowers, 77, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, he was a telephone lineman. He is survived by his wife Stephanie of Umatilla, son Gerald ( Beverly) of Franklin Pa., daughter Amy Pierce (Johnnie) of Leesburg, Fl., son Jeff Bowers (Brenda) of Bassville Park. 9 grandchildren , 8 great grandchildren, Sister Evelyn...
Russell Louis Silva
Nov 24, 2012
Russell Louis Silva, 88, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. Born in, New Jersey, he moved to Eustis from Aquebogue, NY. He was a Court Officer for the State of New York. Russell served in both the U.S. Navy and the Air Force during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his, Daughter, Linda Smith of Riverhead,...
Donald Cooper Vincent
Nov 23, 2012
DONALD “DUCK” COOPER VINCENT, 79, of Suwannee, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 23, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Donald attended Apopka High School where he was senior class president and played baseball on three different teams. He married his high...
Richard G. Shipes Jr.
Nov 20, 2012
Richard G. ShipesJr., 92, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Born and raised in Mount Dora, graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1938. He joined the Navy in 1940, a year before Pearl Harbor and WWII. He owned the Rest Awhile Gift Shop in downtown Mount Dora. Richard worked as a watch repairman for Merry Jewelers....
Elizabeth C. Sperrey
Nov 20, 2012
Elizabeth C. Sperrey, 73, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Born in Washburn, Maine, she moved to Tavares in 1987 from Aroostook County, Maine. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Zellwood Church of God. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dalton Sperrey, Tavares, FL; 3 daughters, Christine Orchard and her husband...
Barbara English McMahan
Nov 18, 2012
Barbara English McMahan, 77, of Tangerine, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. She was a Legal Secretary and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eustis. Barbara had a love of playing her violen. She is survived by her 2 step-sons, Dillard E. McMahan,...
Robert Joseph Foster
Nov 16, 2012
Robert Joseph Foster, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from California. Robert served in the Air Force during Korea. He retired as an Audio Visual Supervisor with the Department of Defense. He was of Catholic Faith. He is survived by his Wife, Lynne Foster of Leesburg, FL;...
Katherine L. Malley
Nov 11, 2012
Katherine Malley resided in Eustis, FL. and she went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Nov. 11, 2012 at the age of 73. Kathy was born in Dover, NH. and was raised in Sanford, Maine. After moving to the southern part of the United States, she met her future husband Philip in South Carolina in 1961. They...
Robert Douglas Younggren
Nov 5, 2012
Robert Douglas Younggren, 83, of Tavares, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012. Born in Kewanee, Illinois, he moved to Mount Dora in 1962 from Kewanee, Illinois. He owned his own automobile service station and was Baptist/Methodist. Robert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty I. Younggren, Tavares, FL; 3 daughters, Debra Stephan, Astatula, FL, Lynn Shell, Tavares, FL,...
Anna Carty
Nov 3, 2012
Anna Carty, 96, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, November 03, 2012. Born in California, Pennsylvania, she moved to Umatilla in 1987 from Ormond Beach, FL. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church. Anna is predeceased by her Husband, Bill Carty and Daughter, Patricia Ann Carty. She is survived by her Sons, Michael (Marge) Carty of...