Local Florida Obituaries
Glenn Hartmann Krekling
May 24, 2024
Glenn Hartmann Krekling passed away peacefully in Wesley Chapel, Florida, on May 24, 2024. Born on January 3, 1935, in Stoughton Wisconsin, Glenn lived a life filled with love, dedication to his family, and service to his country. In his journey through life, Glenn was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Lois for 66 years until her passing earlier...
Francis Lee Carmean
May 22, 2024
In loving memory of Francis Lee Carmean, known affectionately as Lee, who entered this world on February 21, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan. He peacefully departed on May 22, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. Lee led a life filled with remarkable experiences and profound connections that touched the hearts of many. Lee was a devoted patriot and servant to his country, having...
Joyce Virginia Lonsdale
May 21, 2024
Joyce Virginia (Braido) Lonsdale, 94, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born to the late Amerigo John and Rozalia M. (Wantuk) Braido, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Joyce and all of her siblings were 1st-Generation Americans. Joyce moved to Umatilla in 1972 from Delray Beach, FL. She was an Office Clerk with the Lake County and...
Jonathan Gates Burnham
May 20, 2024
Jonathan Gates Burnham, 57, of Eustis, Florida, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born June 12, 1966, in Long Branch, NJ, Jon lived briefly in Ohio and Rhode Island as an adult before relocating to his home state of NJ. He moved to Florida in 2014. As an adult, Jon decided to return to school, earning his bachelor’s...
Timothy Wayne Green
May 19, 2024
Timothy Wayne "Tim" Green, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Eustis to the late Harold & Inez (Hall) Green, he was a lifelong Floridian who graduated from Umatilla High School in 1977 and from the University of Florida in 1981. He was a Landscape Architect and was a member St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount...
Martin Thomas Kalarovich
May 19, 2024
Martin Thomas "Marty" Kalarovich, 60, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved to Tavares in 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a Registered Nurse and was a member of the Lake County RC Flying Club. Marty was a well-known musician/guitar player in the Central Florida Area. He is survived by his...
Timothy Glenn Getchell
May 18, 2024
Timothy Glenn Getchell, 62, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born in Ocala, Florida to the late Ralph W. & Priscilla (Chase) Getchell. Timothy graduated from Umatilla High School in 1980 and went on to attend Troy State University. In 1984, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Timothy served during the Gulf War...
Elizabeth Marie Hewett
May 18, 2024
Elizabeth Marie Hewett, 89, of Ferndale, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she has been a lifelong resident of Florida. Elizabeth was a Pastor's Wife. Elizabeth and her husband, Pastor Charles, traveled and lived throughout Florida serving the Lord. She was a devoted mother and First Lady of the church. She was a beacon...
Ann G. Stephenson
May 18, 2024
Ann G. Stephenson, 90, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born in Asberrys, Virginia, she moved to Debary in 2001 from Westerville, Ohio. She was a phlebotomist and was a member of the Volusia Baptist Church, Orange City. Ann is predeceased by her Husband of over 60 years, James Robert Stephenson, survived by her son, Rodney T. (Sandra)...
Marianne Louise Yost
May 16, 2024
Marianne Louise Yost, 73, of Jupiter, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she worked for Northrop Grumman for over 30 years. She had a passion for finding antiques and using them on a daily basis. Anyone who met her would quickly realize how she liked to laugh and that her laugh was contagious! She will be...
Amanda Lee Denney
May 12, 2024
Amanda Lee Denney, 64, of Eustis, FL, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 1959. She lived all over Florida most of her life but Key West was definitely the place she loved most. Amanda was such a ‘freebird” and “flowerchild” and loved to flaunt the “peace” sign at you. You could...
MaryAnne Fisher
May 11, 2024
MaryAnne Fisher, 79, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born, and lived in Albany, New York until moving to Eustis in 1969. MaryAnne was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Eustis, where she enjoyed caring for the children during services, for the parents to attend. She was a devoted Christian. MaryAnne is predeceased by her...
Matthew David Weiss
May 7, 2024
Matthew David Weiss (AKA Matty & Uncle Mateo), 39, of Ocala, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Matt was known as a cat whisperer and made it his life long mission to save as many as possible. He was an excellent chef, loved to build things, and...
Lura Inez Hall
May 6, 2024
Lura Inez (Messer) Hall, 90, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully in her home on May 6, 2024. Born October 29, 1933, in Okahumpka, Florida to parents Zula (Walworth) and Geanous Messer. Lura grew up in Tavares, Florida. In school, she met (Thomas) Keith Hall and they later became high school sweethearts while attending Tavares High School. They were married at...
JoAnn Drew
Apr 28, 2024
JoAnn Drew, a cherished mother and Mimi was a resident of Aurora, CO, formerly a life-long resident of Lake County, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born in Orlando and moved to Aurora in 2018. JoAnn dedicated much of her life to community service. She was a former President of the Eustis High School Band Boosters, she...
Ralph S. Cerney, Jr.
Apr 27, 2024
Ralph S. Cerney, Jr., 75, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Key West, Florida, he moved to Lake County about 20 years ago. Ralph retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving during both Vietnam and Desert Storm. Upon retirement he worked as a seasonal cast member at Walt Disney World for...
Dennis Arlington Fletcher
Apr 25, 2024
Dennis Arlington Fletcher, 83, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.Born in Kingston, Jamaica on February 9, 1941, he moved to South Florida in 1979 and Central Florida in 2002. Dennis served in the Jamaica Defense Force, working in intelligence, before moving to the States. Before his retirement, Dennis was an Architect. He was also a member...
Thomas Wayne Thompson, II
Apr 25, 2024
Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Thompson, II, 66, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1976 and lived in Eustis his entire life. Tommy was the Co-Owner & Office Manager for B.E. Thompson Furniture Company in Eustis as well as the Office Manager for Planned Furniture Promotions....
Betty June Coon
Apr 24, 2024
Betty June Coon, 84, of Astatula, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1939, in Combs, Kentucky, to James L. Turner and Mary (Deaton) Turner. Betty spent most of her life in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before retiring from Lutheran Health Network. In 2001, she moved to Florida to enjoy her retirement years. Betty...
Bobbie Jean Small
Apr 24, 2024
Bobbie Jean Small, 91, of Belleview, Florida, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born in Polk City, Florida, she moved to Belleview in 1996 from Haines City, FL. Prior to her retirement she was a Teacher's Aid and Tutor and was a member of the Florida Hospital Waterman Auxiliary when the hospital was in Eustis, FL. She is predeceased by...
