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Robert J. Mansell

Robert J. Mansell

May 28, 2010

Robert J. Mansell, 73, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010. Born in Waterloo, New York, he moved to Eustis in 2001 from Seneca Falls, NY. He retired after 37 years with Goulds Pumps / I.T.T. Industries where he was a Quality Control Inspector. He was an avid R.C. Modeler and was Episcopalian. Robert served in the US Army....

Linda H. McSweeney

Linda H. McSweeney

May 24, 2010

Linda H. McSweeney, 63, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 2002 from Wildwood, Missouri. She was a Homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her Husband - John T. McSweeney, Eustis, FL; Son - Jonathan P. McSweeney, Eustis, FL; Daughters - Susan L. McSweeney and Jennifer...

Bobby Wayne Deason, Sr.

Bobby Wayne Deason, Sr.

May 23, 2010

Bobby Wayne Deason, Sr., 88, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010. Born in McCormick, South Carolina, he had lived in the Central Florida area for over 20 years. He was a Horse Trainer, was a member of the Eustis Elks Lodge #1578, Eustis Moose Lodge and Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. Bobby served in the U.S. Navy during...

Lydia M. Meeks

Lydia M. Meeks

May 21, 2010

Lydia M. Meeks, 96, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she moved to Leesburg in 1976 from Middletown, Ohio. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Meeks was predeceased by her Husband-Everett E. Meeks and Sister-Edna Mae Frost. She is survived by her Daughter - Patricia J. Ritter, Leesburg, FL; Sister - Mary Helen Lee, Bessemer,...

Martha G. Dunning

Martha G. Dunning

May 17, 2010

Martha G. Dunning, 78, of Tavares, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, she moved to Tavares in 2001 from Kingsport, Tennessee. She was an Accounting Computer Operator. Martha was a very active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis where she was a member of the Choir, Handbell Choir and the Womens Guild. She is survived by...

Chad Anthony Petrillo

Chad Anthony Petrillo

May 14, 2010

Chad Anthony Petrillo, 36, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010. Born in Long Beach, California , he had just recently moved to Eustis from Southern Illinois. He was a Pharmacy Technician for Walmart. Chad is survived by his son, William Isaac Petrillo of Carbondale, IL; mother, Deanna C. Spears, Mount Dora, FL; sister, Natalie Michelle Zimmerman of Orlando,...

Jeanne B. Van Dellen

Jeanne B. Van Dellen

May 12, 2010

Jeanne B. Van Dellen, 88 of Tavares, completed her journey through this life on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Jeanne was born in Waterford, Ohio in 1921 and graduated from Marietta College. She married Ross Van Dellen in 1945 during WWII. They moved to Eustis in the late 1960’s. They both loved being part of the community. They started several businesses...

Frankye L. Stough

Frankye L. Stough

May 11, 2010

Frankye L. Stough, 83 of Tavares passed away May 11, 2010 at Hospice House in Tavares. Born in Twist, AR, she moved to Tavares in 1961 from Memphis, TN. Frankye retired from Precision Meters as an Accounting/Office Manager in 1990. She was a past Board member of the Sunshine Christian Homes and most recently volunteered at the Welcome Center at...

Irma Esperanza Pereira De Contreras

Irma Esperanza Pereira De Contreras

May 10, 2010

Irma Esperanza Pereira De Contreras, 46, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010. Born in Puerto Del Triunfo, El Salvador. She moved to Eustis in 2008 from Houston, TX. She worked with Monterey Mushrooms of Apopka, FL and was a member of the Templo Victoria church of Apopka. She is survived by her Husband - Mr. Raul Dagoberto Contreras;...

Allen Lee Sawyer

Allen Lee Sawyer

May 8, 2010

Allen Lee Sawyer, 48, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of central Florida. He worked in recycling and was a member of the C.B. Club in Eustis. Allen is survived by his wife, Lisa Marlene Sawyer, Eustis, FL; 3 sons, Robert J. Sawyer, Eustis, FL, Michael Lee Sawyer, Eustis,...

Linda Diane Roach

Linda Diane Roach

May 8, 2010

Linda Diane Roach, 58, of Mount Plymouth, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010. Born in Bushnell, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She was a Homemaker and was Baptist. Linda is survived by her husband, Edward D. Roach, Sorrento, FL; 2 sons, Marc William McCall, Mount Plymouth, FL, James E. Roach, Mount Plymouth, FL; 2 daughters, Brenda...

Kay Frances Hoernigk

Kay Frances Hoernigk

May 7, 2010

Kay Frances Hoernigk, 69, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, May 07, 2010. She is survived by her Husband -Robert H. Hoernigk, Mount Dora, FL; Daughters - Karen Hughes, Jacksonville, FL, Mary Klayer, Sparta, KY, and Jean Nardi, Hurst, TX; Brother - Jim McMahill, WY; Sister - Bonnie Landry, Ocala, FL; and 7 Grandchildren. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements...

Larry H. Bowerman

Larry H. Bowerman

May 5, 2010

Larry H. Bowerman, 67, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Grand Island in 2001 from Canandaigua, NY. He retired at age 49 as a Mill Right Machinist from Kodak in Rochester, NY. He piloted small planes and was a founding member of the Sky Rovers Flying Club. Larry also...

Martha S. Elder

Martha S. Elder

May 4, 2010

Martha S. Elder, 96, formerly of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she moved to Eustis in 1955 from Stone Mountain, Georgia. She was a Traffic Manager for Golden Gem Growers in Umatilla and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Eustis. Martha is survived by her son, Robert D. Elder, Woodbury, GA;...

Ernest Herbert Fennell

Ernest Herbert Fennell

May 3, 2010

Ernest Herbert Fennell, 99, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010. Born in Kelly Station, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 1972 from Youngstown, Ohio. He was a Machine Operator with General Fireproofing for over 32 years and was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Ed...

Lester A. Garringer

Lester A. Garringer

May 2, 2010

Lester Alonso Garringer, Sr. known as Les to his many friends and family died on May 2, 2010 at age 88 after a long battle with cancer, in Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda O. (Smiley) Garringer on May 11,1995 in Eustis, Florida. He was born June 12, 1921 in Westville, Oklahoma, the sixth child...

John Howard Holmes

John Howard Holmes

Apr 30, 2010

John Howard Holmes, 75, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, he moved to Leesburg in 2000 from Whippany, NY. He was an owner and operator of an audio visual business and was a member of the St. Andrews Lutheran Church, of Parsippany, NJ. Mr. Holmes is an U.S. Army Veteran and a member...

Beatrice G. Grimes

Beatrice G. Grimes

Apr 29, 2010

Beatrice G. Grimes, 90, of Orange City, FL passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010. She was born and lived in Athol, Massachusetts,until she moved to Orange City in 1980. She retired as an administrative secretary with a precision tool manufacturing company. Mrs. Grimes was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Orange City and a member of St. Ann's...

Dixie Lee Brady

Dixie Lee Brady

Apr 27, 2010

Dixie Lee Brady, 62, of Astatula, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she moved to Astatula in 1973 from Orlando, Florida. She was an Assembly Inspector with National Cash Register in Lake Mary, FL prior to her retirement. She is survived by Husband - Neil L. Brady of Astatula, FL; Daughter - Arlene Morrison of Leesburg,...

Frances Marie Hunt

Frances Marie Hunt

Apr 24, 2010

Frances Marie Hunt, 70, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010. Born in Wabash, Indiana, she moved to Eustis in 1983 from La Fontaine, IN. She was a Homemaker and of Protestant Faith. Mrs. Hunt is preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Junior Hunt and grandson Ryan. She is survived by her Beloved Pet- Trixie Roadkill Hunt; Sons-...

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