Local Florida Obituaries
Barbara Jozwiak
Sep 10, 2011
Barbara (Bokland) Jozwiak Leesburg, Florida Barbara (Bokland) Jozwiak, of Leesburg, Florida. Born Dec. 4, 1925 in Eskiltuna, Sweden, Barbara died peacefully in Florida on Sept. 10, 2011 with her family by her side under the care of Hospice. Barbara was married to George Bokland in 1947 and moved to America in 1948, making their roots in Schenectady, NY. Barbara and...
Wallace C. Marciniak
Sep 4, 2011
Wallace Chester Marciniak, 80, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, September 04, 2011. Born in Cicero, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1965. He was an automobile factory worker. Wallace served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korea Conflict. A gathering of friends will be held at the Harden/Pauli Funeral Home from 2:00 PM till 3:00 PM, on Wednesday, September...
Robert M. Bussey Sr.
Sep 1, 2011
Robert M. Bussey, Sr., 83, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011. Born in Hudson, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1990 from South River, NJ. He worked for New York Telephone Co for over 29 years. He was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Chapel, Tavares and served his country in the US Air Force Robert...
Dominique Pierre
Aug 31, 2011
Dominique Pierre, 40, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Born in Haiti, she moved to Leesburg in 2006 from Hallandale, Florida. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She is survived by her Parents - Edward Pierre and Mercilia Lamour; Husband - Rulx Civil of Leesburg, FL; Daughters - Arielle D. Civil and Fabiene L. Civil; Brothers - Evans...
Vernon H. Lower
Aug 31, 2011
Vernon H. Lower, 80, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved to Grand Island in 1990 from Pittsburgh, PA. He worked in maintenance at Matthew International Bronze Company. Vernon was a member of the Masonic Lodge, was Methodist and served in the US Air Force during Korea. He is survived by his...
Pastor Paul Givens
Aug 31, 2011
Pastor Paul Givens, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Born in Headland, Alabama, he moved to Lake County in 1977 from Cranberry Township, PA. He pastored many churches located in Scottsboro, AL, Glenn Cliff, NH, Norvelt, PA Aultman, PA & Cranberry Township, PA before moving to Florida. Once in Florida he was pastor of Astatula Baptist Church...
Janet May Haughton
Aug 30, 2011
JANET MAY HAUGHTON, 72, passed away August 30, 2011. Born in Hellertown, PA. to the late Louis and Betty (McElwee) Kelemen. Survived by husband Robert (Bob) Haughton, daughters and grandchildren. She was a wonderful, loving mother to her four children, Cheryl Thomas, Carol Hagemann (Pete), Michelle Haughton and Heather Haughton. She dearly loved her two grandchildren, Katie and Austin Hagemann....
Harry Robert Bush
Aug 29, 2011
Harry Robert Bush, 90, of Eustis, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Born in Glenville, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 1950 from Vienna, West Virginia. He was a Fruit Dealer and attended First United Methodist Church, Eustis. Harry served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Alice E. Bush, Eustis, FL;...
Olive D. Duval
Aug 29, 2011
Olive D. Duval, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, she moved to Mount Dora in 1989 from Manchester, NH. She worked in the electronics industry and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Olive is survived by her 3 sons, Clement Duval, Louisiana, Robert Duval, Saint Petersburg, FL,...
Ryan Andrew Squitieri
Aug 28, 2011
Ryan Andrew Squitieri, 20, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011. Born in Orlando, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1994. He went to Eustis High School class of 2010. He worked as a clerk at the Kangaroo Store in Eustis. Ryan is survived by his parents, Tom & Angela Squitieri, Eustis, FL; brother, Keith Squitieri, Eustis, FL; grandparents,...
Nancy Kay Jones
Aug 27, 2011
Nancy Kay Jones, 66, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011. Born in Ellsworth, PA, she moved to Central Florida in 1972 from Bentleyville, PA. She retired from Siemens (Stromberg-Carlson) where she was active in the management club. She was very active in her church life as a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis where...
Ray Leroy Biberstine
Aug 26, 2011
Ray Leroy Biberstine, 72, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011. Born in Bradenton, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 1994 from Palm Gardens. He was a Mechanic and was a Lutheran. Ray is survived by his son, David E. Biberstine, Hoagland, IN; 2 daughters, Tammie Cambell, Albion, IN, Paula Outlaw, Albion, IN; step-son, Rich Wiehe, Mount Dora; 2...
Donald L. Green
Aug 24, 2011
Donald L. Green, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Born in Marion County, Indiana, he owned and operated his own business selling mobile homes. He formerly resided in Naples, FL for 32 years. Don was a member of the Community Church of Howey-in-the-Hills. He is survived by his wife, Myrna P. Green, Leesburg, FL; 2 daughters, Beverly...
Michael R. Green
Aug 23, 2011
Michael R. Green, 48, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Born in Eustis, FL he was a life long resident of Central Florida. He was a Fernery worker. Michael is predeceased by his Father, Harvey Green. He is survived by his Mother - Christine Green, Brother - Richard E. Green, Sisters - Donna L. Green and Barbara K....
Jared Ray Melton
Aug 22, 2011
Jared Ray Melton, who was born on October 25, 1983 in Eustis, Florida was called home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 22, 2011. He was best known for his abiding love of the outdoors. He was a water enthusiast with a fisherman's fever. If you had the good fortune to shake his hand and look into his clear...
Myrtle M. Gnann
Aug 21, 2011
Myrtle M. Gnann, 83, of Winter Haven, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011. Born in Cross City, Florida, she lived in Florida her entire life. She was a Homemaker. Myrtle is survived by her son, Robert A. Gnann, Haines City, FL; 4 daughters, Sally Walters, Leesburg, FL, Ellen Clark, Tavares, FL, Vickie Forgues, Auburndale, FL, Angela Gallian, Auburndale, FL; 2...
Ronald William Breen
Aug 21, 2011
Ronald William Breen, 67, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he moved to Eustis in 2011 from Tel Aviv, Israel. He was a Contracting Specialist with USAid and was with the Army Corps of Engineers prior to that. Ron was Lutheran. He is survived by his wife, Amina K. Breen, Eustis, FL; 3 sons,...
James Harold Maynard Jr.
Aug 20, 2011
James Harold Maynard, Jr., 81, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in 1998 from Pompano Beach, Florida. He was a Financial Analyst with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Harolyn Maynard,...
Frances Eleanor Shepard
Aug 19, 2011
Frances Eleanor Shepard, 86, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she moved to Eustis in 1964 from Poughkeepsie, NY. She was a Cafeteria Server for Mount Dora High School for many years and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Eleanor is survived by her son, Fred G. (Sherry) Kniffin, Sorrento, FL;...
John W. "Chip" Scharnhorst Jr.
Aug 15, 2011
John W. "Chip" Scharnhorst, Jr., 64, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he moved to Leesburg in 1981 from San Diego, CA. He was a General Contractor and was a member of First Assembly of God, Eustis. Chip served in the Navy during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Trudy S. Scharnhorst, Leesburg,...