Local Florida Obituaries
Warren Guy Sherwood
Jul 3, 2011
WARREN GUY SHERWOOD 1928 - 2011 Warren Guy Sherwood, 83, was born March 24, 1928 in Walthill , Nebraska to Frank Warren and Clarista Viola Sherwood. He grew up and attended school in Macy , Nebraska . Warren married Phyllis Johnson August 1, 1950 in Springfield , MO. They lived and raised their 3 children in Nebraska . They resided...
Efrain Hernandez
Jun 28, 2011
Efrain Hernandez, 21, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Born in Deland, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He worked as a Fence Installer and was a member of Templo Getsemani in Plymouth. Efrain is survived by his parents, Jesus & Angela Hernandez, Eustis, FL; daughter, Natalie Ava Hernandez, Eustis, FL; brother, David Hernandez, Eustis,...
Pete Anton Houlberg
Jun 25, 2011
Peter Anton Houlberg, P.A. Houlberg, or just plain Pete is what he preferred. He was a simple man, a good man. He entered military service at the age of 17 and served with the 11th Calvary as a tank driver in Korea. He married Barbara Mabery in June of 1967. He re-entered the Army in December of 1969 and they...
John William "Bill" Dawson
Jun 23, 2011
John W. "Bill" Dawson, 84, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Born and lived in Hagerstown, Maryland until he moved to Umatilla in 1984. He was a furniture upholsterer and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bill was Past Commander of VFW Post 8087 of Eustis; Military Order of the Cooties; Scratching 36; American Legion...
Bonita E. Felgar
Jun 22, 2011
Bonita (Bonnie) Felgar, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at her home in Grand Court, Tavares. She is survived by her children, Lynn Foote, Eustis, FL, Mark Felgar, New Orleans, LA, Laurie Konnerth, Eustis, FL. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Brian (Meredith) Konnerth and Danae Konnerth. Bonnie moved to Eustis in 1992 from Quincy, Illinois which will be her...
Emilie C. Boris
Jun 18, 2011
Emilie C. Boris By Robert Boris, her son Artist, garden enthusiast, business executive, and an active member in local events and civic projects, Emilie Constance Boris had, throughout her life, been a vibrant, gracious and welcome part of a large circle of dear friends and close associates. Emilie Boris, although widely recognized in the Greater Boston area for her business...
Theodore A. Purcell
Jun 16, 2011
Theodore A. Purcell, 58, of Belleview, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. Born in Key West, Florida, he moved to Belleview in 2009 from Archer, FL where he had lived for over 30 years. Ted was an Ordained Anglican Priest, was a Nurse and most recently worked as a case manager at Lifestream. He served in the US Air Force...
Jan W. Ziegengeist
Jun 14, 2011
Jan W. Ziegengeist, 72, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was a native of Wildwood, NJ, the son of the late Walter and Leona Myers Ziegengeist. Leutenent Ziegengieist was with the Eustis Fire Department for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He was a Firefighter Instructor at Lake-Tech Kenneth Bragg Center. He was a popular performer at...
George Junior Lambert
Jun 13, 2011
George Junior Lambert, 80, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. Born in Enterprise, Alabama, he moved to Eustis in 1948 from Alabama. He was a heavy equipment owner & operator and was a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. George is survived by his 2 sons, Ed Lambert, Paisley, FL, Mike Lambert, Sorrento, FL; daughter, Carolyn...
Beatrice Avedisian
Jun 9, 2011
Beatrice Avedisian, 89, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, she is survived by her sister, Louise Keshishian, Tavares, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Lily T. Schwarz
Jun 9, 2011
Lily T. Schwarz, 60, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she moved to Central Florida in 1974 from Rochester, NY. She was owner of Gold Medal Honors Academy from 1999 - present. As a teenager, Lily served as Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol where she met her husband, Jim. She is survived...
Donald B. Ratliff
Jun 7, 2011
Donald B. Ratliff, 71, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2011. Born and lived in Lookout, Kentucky, until he moved to Umatilla in 1960. He was a citrus blender with Golden Gem for 35 years and worked at the North Eustis Publix for 5 years. He is survived by wife, Mary M. Ratliff; sons, Keenan Wynn Ratliff of Knoxville,...
James E. Thomas
Jun 6, 2011
James E. Thomas, 70, of Tavares, passed away Monday, June 06, 2011. Born in Wilson, North Carolina, he moved to Tavares in 1999 from Maryland . He was a Postal Clerk with the United States Postal Service. James is a U.S. Army Veteran. He loved studying world history and geography. James is preceaded innt heaven by his Mother-Gladys Ward Thomas....
Henriette Stefanczyk Echord Bond
Jun 5, 2011
Henriette Stefanczyk Echord Bond, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the age of 82 following a short illness, She was a World War II Polish Underground combatant (1939-44) and Mauthausen Concentration Camp survivor (1944-45). In her youth, Henriette and her family suffered the poignant and harrowing experiences of war as her Polish homeland unsuccessfully defended itself against the Nazi German...
James Dwight Gambrell
Jun 3, 2011
James Dwight Gambrell, 63, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was owned and operated Special T's of Central Florida, located in Grand Island since the mid 1970's. He had a love for photographing the North Carolina mountains and waterfalls as well as for hiking....
Gertrude M. Gervais
Jun 1, 2011
Gertrude M. Gervais, 91, of Bradenton formerly of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Born in Strong, Maine, she moved to Grand Island in 1997 from Rochester, NH. She was a Teacher for the Rochester, NH Public School System from 1974-1982 and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Gertrude was the hospitality...
Jack Garside
Jun 1, 2011
Jack Garside, 91, of Palmetto, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Born in England, he was a tool designer for the foxboro company. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan Garside, Palmetto, FL. Services will be in Lincoln, RI & interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, RI. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Dale H. "Bunny" Breedlove
May 28, 2011
Dale H. "Bunny" Breedlove, 77, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011. Born in Tavares, Florida, he graduated from Tavares High School Class of 1951 where he was Vice President of his senior class and played baseball, basketball and football. He later graduated Cedarville Baptist College, Cedarville, OH in 1957. He retired from the Lake County Tax Collector's Office...
Yvonne R. McQueen
May 27, 2011
Yvonne R. McQueen, 77, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. Born in Highland, Illinois, she moved to Eustis in 1971 from New Smyrna Beach, FL. Yvonne previously worked for the FAA, NORAD, NASA, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and retired from the Social Security Administration. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Yvonne is survived by...
Lestina Tyre Vaughn
May 24, 2011
Lestina Tyre Vaughn, 90, of Eustis, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was born in High Springs, FL on April 6, 1921 to Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Tyre. Her parents moved to Eustis in 1927 where her father practiced medicine, surgery, and hypnosis until his passing in 1974. Lestina attended elementary school in Eustis and graduated from...
