Local Florida Obituaries
Mark Eric Ollar
Oct 23, 2012
Mark Eric Ollar, 47, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Born in Washington, DC, he moved to Umatilla in 1993. He was a Medical Technologist and was a member of Kehilat Beth Tefillah, Leesburg. Mark is survived by his wife, Thresa Ollar, Umatilla, FL; son, Samuel Ollar, Umatilla, FL; daughter, Erica Dean, Umatilla, FL; brother, Scott Ollar, Sarasota,...
Harold Paul Horne
Oct 21, 2012
Harold Paul Horne, 49, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Born in Clovis, New Mexico, he moved to Umatilla in 2012 from Los Lunas, New Mexico. He was a waiter and restaurant manager. Paul loved plants, flowers and gospel music. He was very proud of his family, particularly his nephews and great nephew. He is survived by his...
Flora "Skip" E. Little
Oct 18, 2012
Flora E. "Skip" Little, 91, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. Born in Brazil, Indiana, she moved to Leesburg in 1972 from Vandalia, Ohio. She was a member of the Lake County Quilting Guild, she taught boating courses and owned & operated L & S Garbage Company in Ohio. She is predeceased by her Husband, Elmer Junior Little...
Vera Jean Schlessinger
Oct 17, 2012
Vera Jean Schlessinger, 92, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1979 from New York. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. She is survived by her Husband, George J. Schlessinger; Son, Gary Schlessinger; Brother, Robert Warren Spitze; and 1 Grandchild. No services...
Pratt Van Tobie
Oct 17, 2012
Pratt Van Tobie, 44, of Eustis, FL passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Born and lived in Miami, Florida until he moved to Eustis in 2000. He was of Jehovah's Witness Faith. He is survived by his Mother, Helen Tobie of Eustis, FL; 3 Brothers, Erick Tobie of Eustis, FL, Michael Tobie of Euatis, FL and Randy Tobie of Miami,...
Kenneth W. Hilt
Oct 15, 2012
Kenneth W. Hilt, 58, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, October 15, 2012. Born in Shelbyville, Indiana, he was a handyman. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Patricia New Parker
Oct 8, 2012
Patricia New Parker, 82, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Florida. She was a Homemaker, was a member of the Sinawik Club in Florida and was very active throughout many Methodist Churches. Patricia is survived by her 4 daughters, Tina P. Forbes, Mount Dora, FL,...
Thelma Cowart Smith
Oct 6, 2012
Thelma Cowart Smith, 91, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012. Born in Uvalda, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1979 from Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Lake Saunders Baptist Church, Mount Dora. Thelma is survived by her husband, James R. (Jim) Smith, Eustis, FL; 3 sons, Len (Butch) Nelson, Brazoria,...
Rosalba Sanchez de Alarcon
Oct 2, 2012
Rosalba Sanchez de Alarcón , 83, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Born in Girardot, Colombia, she moved to Eustis in 1975 from Enfield, Connecticut. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Rosalba is survived by her son, Osvaldo Alarcón , Mount Dora, FL; 3 daughters, Luisa A. Grayford, Eustis, FL,...
Minnie L. Hartsaw
Sep 29, 2012
Minnie L. Hartsaw, 73, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. Born in Hugo, Oklahoma, she moved to Lake County in the 1940's from Hugo, Oklahoma. She was a cashier and was Southern Baptist. Minnie is survived by her son, Curtis E. McClenny, Mount Dora, FL; 2 daughters, Rita F. Martin, Mount Dora, FL, Elizabeth A. Anderson, Astatula,...
Oliver A. Kennard
Sep 21, 2012
Oliver A. Kennard, Jr., 65, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Born in Orlando, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 1955. He was a Peel Oil Operator in the Citrus Industry and was a member of Baptist Faith. Oliver enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his Wife, Barbara A. Kennard of Umatilla, FL; Son, Ricky Kennard...
Thomas L. Sherman
Sep 21, 2012
Thomas L. Sherman, 76, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Umatilla in 1981 from Red Bank, New Jersey. He was a Sales Manager for SYSCO Foods, was a member of the Eustis AMVETS, the American Legion Post of Umatilla, FL and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Thomas...
Thomas B. Chisholm
Sep 21, 2012
Thomas B. Chisholm, 82, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Born in Rockland, Maine, he moved to Mount Dora in 1995 from Rockland, Maine. He was a Fire Fighter for most of his life. Thomas served in the US Ait Force. He is survived by his 2 sons, Edward Chisholm, Ashford, CT, Gregory Chisholm, Farmington, NH; 3...
Harold B. Noonan
Sep 20, 2012
Harold B. Noonan, 88, of Grand Island, FL passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. Born in Wells County, Indiana, to George and Violet Noonan, he moved to Grand Island, FL in 1986 from Bluffton, Indiana. He retired from Indiana-Michigan Electric Co. as a Store Room Attendant and was a member of Grand Island Baptist Church. Harold served in the US...
Robbie Lee Holland
Sep 20, 2012
Robbie Lee Holland, 94, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. Born in Oak Park, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1952 from Cox, Georgia. She was a Homemaker and was Baptist. Robbie is survived by her 2 sons, Glynn M. Holland, Titusville, FL, Alfred Holland, Phoenix, AZ; 3 daughters, Lanell H, Wiley, Umatilla, FL, Martha L. McDermott, Eustis,...
Juanita G. Odle
Sep 16, 2012
Juanita G. Odle, 97, of Deland, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. Born in Fort Stockton, Texas, she moved to Deland in 1976 from Momence, Illinois. She was a Assembly Line Worker prior to her retirement and was of Catholic faith. Juanita is survived by her Daughters, Inez Scheidt of Deland, FL, Darlene Bowers of Deland, FL, and Garlene Brown...
Margaret Carr
Sep 13, 2012
Margaret Carr, 101, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Sorrento in 2008 from Mountain Home, AR. She was a Executive Secretary, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain Home, Ark. and the Pilot Club of Chicago, IL. She is survived by her nephew, Dennis R. Will, Chicago, IL;...
Daniel "Clayt" Bush
Sep 12, 2012
Daniel Clayton Bush, 57, of Paisley, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Born in Buffalo, New York to William and Alice Bush, he moved to Paisley in 1991 from West Falls, NY. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and enjoyed NASCAR. Clayt is predeceased by his brother, William Bush. He is survived by his Sons, Michael J. Bush of Oklahoma...
William E. Gilbert
Sep 1, 2012
William E. Gilbert, 82, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. Born in Colquitt, Georgia, he moved to Tavares in 1990 from Zellwood, Florida. He worked part-time for Lake County Schools and previously owned his own foliage nursery, spending over 50 years in the horticulture business. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church, Leesburg. William served in the...
Bonnie Louise Harrison
Aug 31, 2012
Bonnie Louise Harrison, 75, of Tavares, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012. Born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, she moved to Lake County in 1987 from Minneola, Texas. She was a Nursing Assistant and was a Jehovah's Witness. Bonnie is survived by her 3 sons, Carl J. Boksa, Evansville, IN, Chester Boksa, David Harrison, Leesburg, FL; 2 sisters, Bernice Abbott, Russellville, IL,...
