Local Florida Obituaries
R. Christian Newton
Jan 18, 2011
R. Christian Newton. Youth minister and computer programmer passed from our arms into his heavenly Father's arms Tuesday, January 18, age 51. He is survived by his wife, Christine, children: William, Emily, Isaac, Mary and brother, Douglas. Born in Mass., he moved to Kissimmee then Mount Dora. Visitation will be at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis Friday, January 21, 6-8PM. Memorial...
Chris Canon
Jan 17, 2011
Chris Canon, 83, of Eustis, Florida passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. She was born on June 11, 1927 in Sebring, FL and graduated from Haines City High School. She was a Registered Nurse, graduating in 1950 from Gorden Keller School of Nursing in Tampa, FL She entered the United States Air Force and was Commissioned a First Lieutenant and...
John Reid Morrison
Jan 17, 2011
John R. Morrison, 81, of Tavares, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2008 from Fort Mill, South Carolina. He was an Automobile Sales Manager, loved Fishing and Golfing and was a member of the Mount Prospect Methodist Church in Richburg, SC. John served in the US Navy. He is survived by...
William H. Davies Jr.
Jan 14, 2011
William H. Davies, Jr., Eustis, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2011. Mr. Davies was born June 26, 1943 in Hawesville, Ky to I. D. Mae Emrich and William H. Davies, Sr. At his graduation from Beechmont High School in 1941 he delivered the Salutatorian speech about how with “definite purpose” and “hard work” you can “bring anything...
Elizabeth "Ann" Kirkland-Stoothoff
Jan 14, 2011
Ann Kirkland Stoothoff, 65, of Tampa, FL passed away Friday, January 14, 2011. Born in Eustis, Florida, she moved to Tampa in 1970 from Lake County. She was of Christian faith. She is survived by her Son, George Stoothoff II.of Tampa; Brother and Sister-in-law, Robert and Marylin Kirkland of Lakeland, FL. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel,...
Mary "Gerri" Smith
Jan 12, 2011
Mary G. Conlin Coomer Smith “Gerri”, 79 went to be with the Lord January 12, 2011. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Owen and Mary Conlin. She will be met in Heaven by her husband, Robert Smith, brothers, Owen Conlin, Jr. & William Conlin, son Fredrick Coomer and son-in-law, Joseph F. Wells. Gerri retired from Orange Co....
Ella Wittenburg
Jan 12, 2011
Ella Wittenburg, 101, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Born in New Rome, Wisconsin, she was a co-owner & operator of a concrete business. Ella is survived by her 2 sons, Richard L. (Jean) Wittenburg, Leesburg, FL, Robert (Pat) Wittenburg, Laporte, IN; 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren & 6 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be in Michigan & Interment will follow...
John Zetelski
Jan 12, 2011
John Zetelski, 73, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Born in Czernowitz, Rumania he moved to Leesburg in 2003 from North Bergen, New Jersey. He was a Maintenance Machinist and a Boy Scout Leader from 1967 - 1985. John was a member of the Lake Yale Estates Yacht Club, the United States Power Squadron, Lake County Sheriff's Water...
Dorothy H. Miller Hammond
Jan 3, 2011
Dorothy H. Miller Hammond, 86, of Tavares, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011. Born in New Brockton, Alabama, she moved to Tavares in 1954 from Ozark, Alabama. She worked with Lake Region Packing Association from 1954-1984 when she started working with Rufus Pace Mobile Home Sales, where she worked till 1994. Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church of...
John H. Johnsen
Dec 31, 2010
John H. Johnsen, 82, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a Printer and served in the US Navy during World War II. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Arnold V. Heiman
Dec 31, 2010
Arnold V. “Arnie” Heiman, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Mt. Dora, FL on December 31, 2010. . He was born June 6, 1923 in Ohio. Mr. Heiman graduated from Haskins High School in 1937 and joined the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945. After returning home he went to and graduated from Toledo University in 1949. Mr....
Ruby B. Richardson
Dec 30, 2010
Ruby B. Richardson, 94, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010. Born in Cambridge, England, she moved to Eustis in 1946. She is survived by her Daughter - Joyce E. Smith and Son - Gordon C. Richardson, both of Eustis, FL; 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son- Robin. Online Guestbook available...
Dawn A. Kuhn
Dec 25, 2010
Dawn A. Kuhn, 57, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she moved to Central Florida in 1994 from Berea, Ohio. She was an LPN and was Catholic. Dawn is survived by her daughter, Shanon M. (Jay A.) Burke of Eustis, FL; son, Robert J. Erich, III of Zionsville, IN; sister, Nanette (John) Patrick of...
Betty J. Rockwell
Dec 20, 2010
Betty J. Rockwell, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, December 20, 2010. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she moved to Leesburg in 1988 from Laingsburg. She was a Homemaker and member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles of Eustis, Moose Lodge of Eustis, and AMVETS. Betty is survived by her Son - Ronald A. Rockwell of Lainsburg, MI; Daughters - Sandra...
Leona C. Russell
Dec 19, 2010
Leona C. Russell, 58, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010. Born in Worster, Mass., she moved to FL in 1961 from Orlando, She was a member of Foster Parents of Lake County and of N.O.C.I.A. Leona is survived by her Mother - Effie Coderre; Son - Randall Russell; Daughters-Sherry (Shane) Huckeba and Christina Russell all of Tavares; Brothers...
Sheriff George Edward Knupp Jr.
Dec 16, 2010
Sheriff George Edward Knupp, Jr., 70 of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010. A native of Harrisonburg, Va., Knupp moved to Lake in 1975. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from Rollins College in Winter Park. Knupp served five years with the Maitland Police Department, 14 years with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and...
Robert B. Chester
Dec 11, 2010
Robert B. Chester, 81, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to Altoona in 1980 from Miami, Florida. He was a Farmer. Robert is survived by his daughter, Karen L. Chester, Eustis, FL; son, Kenneth A. Chester, Prince George, VA; and 1 grandchild. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home,...
Brenda Kay Gregory
Dec 10, 2010
Brenda Kay Gregory, 37, of Mount Plymouth, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010. Born in Eustis, Florida, she has lived in Lake County her entire life. She was a Culinary Student and was Baptist. Brenda is survived by her husband, Jon K. Gregory, Mount Plymouth, FL; father, Edward D. Roach, Mount Plymouth, FL; 3 daughters, Shanna K. Hood, Mount Plymouth,...