Local Florida Obituaries
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...
Betty Lou Childers
Oct 31, 2012
Betty Lou Childers, 84, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Born in Pike County, Kentucky, she moved to Tavares in 1964 from Elkhorn City, Kentucky. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Betty is survived by her 3 sons, Jerry (Ruth)Childers, Eustis, FL, Mark (Valerie) Childers, Mount Dora, FL, Tim Childers,...
Beatrice Goddard Foust
Oct 31, 2012
Beatrice Goddard Foust, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Born in Kastle, Germany, she moved to Mount Dora in 2010 from Cleveland, TN where she had moved to from Poughkeepsie, NY. She was a Secretary for IBM prior to her retirement. She is predeceased by her Parents, Edward and Elisabeth Goddard and Brother, Herbert Goddard. She...
Evelyn Rose Lawrence
Oct 28, 2012
Evelyn Rose Lawrence, 75, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Born in St. James, Jamaica, she moved to Eustis in 2004 from Miami, Florida. She was a Secretary and was Christian Non-denominational. Evelyn is survived by her 2 daughters, Arlene C. Brown, Warren, MI, Sharon D. Hamilton, Homestead, FL; 3 sisters, Norma Dyer, Miami, FL, Theresa McCoy, Eustis,...
Debra Kaye Trotto
Oct 28, 2012
Debra Kaye Dennis-Trotto, 52, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Born in Monterey, Tennessee, she moved to Mount Dora in 1965 from TN. She was a floral designer for many years and was of Baptist Faith. Debra is predeceased by her brother Larry Dennis. She is survived by Son - James Verdier, Jr.; Fiancee', John Sanders of...
Catherine Senia
Oct 28, 2012
Catherine Senia, 97, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she is survived by her son, John Senia, Leesburg, FL. Services & Interment will be held in New York. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Evelyn M. Rosenau
Oct 27, 2012
Evelyn M. Rosenau, 90, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Tavares in 1975 from South Holland, Illinois. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis where she was very active in the Women's Guild. Evelyn is survived by her son, David (Emma) Rosenau, Gainesville, FL; many nieces, nephews & cousins....
Alys J. "Pat" Simpkins
Oct 27, 2012
Alys J. "Pat" Simpkins, 85, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she moved to Mount Dora in 1957 from Oneida, New York. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Church Of Christ in Mount Dora. Pat is survived by her 2 daughters, Sharon Greene, Mount Dora, FL, Christine Simpkins, Mount Dora,...
Terry Leo Burchill
Oct 24, 2012
Terry Leo Burchill, 66, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, he moved to Leesburg in 2007 from Owl's Head, Maine. He was a car dealership sales manager, was a member of the American Legion Post #1 of Rockland, ME, and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Terry served in...
