Local Florida Obituaries
Raymond M. Zelina
Dec 30, 2009
Raymond M. Zelina, 85, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Born in Cleveland, OH, he moved to Leesburg in 2005 from Key Largo, Florida. He was a Master Sergeant in the US Army, serving in WWII & Korea. He was a member of the 10th Mountain Group, SE Chapter of the A05, Vice President of the...
Ronald E. Kidd Sr.
Dec 29, 2009
Ronald E. Kidd Sr., 75 of Paisley, FL lost his 2 year battle with cancer on December 29, 2009. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Loved by all. Ronald worked for the city of Mount Dora for 11 years as a carpenter. He was instrumental in building walkways and the lighthouse. Ronald is predeceased by 2 children Daurell...
John Robert Groden
Dec 20, 2009
John Robert Groden, 75, of Deltona, FL passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009. Born in Bronx, NY, he moved to Deltona in 1996 from Miami, FL. He was Building Manager at the Stephen P. Clark Center in Miami and was of Catholic Faith. He is survived by Wife-Evelyn Ann Groden of Deltona, FL; Sons-Jay Robert Groden of South Miami,...
Norma Lee Schroeder
Dec 16, 2009
Norma Lee Schroeder, 78, of Eustis, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Born in Mcallen, TX, she moved to Eustis in 1998 from KY. She was a Homemaker and of Protestant Faith. She is survived by Husband-Darrell Schroeder; Son-Dwayne Schroeder; Daughters- Vivci Schroeder, Darla Turano, and Jana Wieto; Brother-Gordon Estes; Sister-Betty Compton, Numberous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Inurnment...
Allan D. Boone, Sr.
Dec 10, 2009
Allan D. Boone Sr., 85, of The Villages, FL, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Born in Lancaster, NY, he moved to The Villages in 1967 from Baltimore, MD. He was a Senior Division Manager with the Westinghouse Corporation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Boone was of Lutheran faith and a member of...
Warren H. Robinson
Dec 7, 2009
Warren H. Robinson, 84, of Grand Island, FL passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009. Born in Zelda, KY, he moved to Grand Island in 1978 from Woodbridge, VA. He was an Electronic Technician with the Government before retiring. Warren was a member of Lake Square Presbyterian Church, Leesburg; Masonic Lodge #310 of Occoquan, Woodbridge, VA; VFW Post #8087 of...
Frances "Pat" Jean Tillman
Dec 7, 2009
Frances “Pat” Tillman, 79 of Yalaha went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2009. She loved her family, listening to band music, the Friday night fish fry with her friends at the Eagles and watching the birds from her kitchen window. She is survived by her precious daughter, Terri (Perry) Blessing of Howey-in-the-Hills; grandchildren, Mallory and Marcus;...
Cayrl Baird Hogsett
Dec 4, 2009
Cayrl Baird Hogsett, 85, of Sanford, FL passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. Born in Athens, OH, she moved to Sanford in 1969 from Charleston, West Virginia. She was a Customer Service Representative and was a member of She is survived by Sons-John Baird Hogsett of Wellington, OH and Scott Hogsett of Columbia, SC; Daughters-Ann May of Sanford, FL...
Catherine Bryan
Dec 3, 2009
Catherine Bryan, 93, of Las Vegas, NV passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was born in Milford, MA. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Leah O'Hearn of Las Vegas, NV; son, John Bryan of Las Vegas. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Patrick Jack Lowrie, Jr.
Dec 2, 2009
Patrick "Pat" Lowrie Jr., departed this life peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in Harlan, Iowa. His lovely wife of nearly 47 years, Frances Colleen (nee Hagan) and granddaughter Blaise Frances Lowrie preceded Pat in his journey. Pat was born September 12, 1923, in Eustis, FL, where he spent his entire childhood. Not yet 16, Pat was...
Betty Cowan Ayers
Dec 2, 2009
Betty Cowan Ayers, 74, of Mount Dora, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Born in Albany, KY, she moved to Mount Dora in 1998 from Orlando, Florida. She worked for the Civil Service as a seamstress with the US Navy. Betty is survived by her daughter, Georgette Ayers of Eustis, FL; son, Mark Murphy of Albany, KY; brother,...
Terrence S. Phillips
Dec 1, 2009
FL died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Born in Fairmont, WV, he moved to Leesburg in 2005 from Hobe Sound, FL. He was a manager in the electronics industry. He attended the First Baptist Church of Eustis and enjoyed fishing and boating. Mr. Phillips is predeceasec by Son-Art Phillips. He is survived by Wife-Betty Phillips of Leesburg, FL; Son-Glenn Phillips...
Anthony James Manis, Sr.
Nov 29, 2009
Anthony "Tony" James Manis Sr., 62, Grand Island, FL, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Cornerstone Hospice House in Tavares, after a 5-month courageous battle of cancer. Born in Millington, TN, he moved to Lake County in 1980. He was a middle school teacher for the Lake County school system for more than 28 years. He was a...
George W. Potter
Nov 24, 2009
George W. Potter, 72, of Tavares, FL died on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Born in Ashland, NY, he moved to Tavares in the early 60's from Upstate, New York. He was the Owner & Operator of Potter's Citgo in downtown Tavares and Potter's Automotive on Old 441 in Tavares. George was a charter member of First Missionary Baptist Church of...
Edward Francis King
Nov 22, 2009
Edward Francis King, 90, of Leesburg, FL died on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Born in Bronx, NY, he moved to Leesburg in 1974 from Mineola, New York. He was a Mechanic with MABSTOA of New York City and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. He is survived by his son, Mr. Gary D. King of Franklin, TN; daughter,...
Rosalie J. Cunningham
Nov 19, 2009
Rosalie J. Cunningham, 84, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Born in Bedford, IN, she moved to Eustis in 1991 from West Palm Beach, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Howey Community Church. She is survived by Husband-Jack L. Cunningham of Eustis, FLand 1 grandchild. Graveside services will be held at Taylor Memorial...
James Alfred Walker, Jr.
Nov 19, 2009
James Alfred Walker, 77, of Tavares, FL died on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he moved to Tavares in 1996 from Binghamton, NY. He was a Service Manager for Business Machines and was Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie A. Walker of Tavares, FL; 2 daughters, Deborah Fendick of Binghamton, NY, Marcie Faughnan of Windsor,...
Lois E. Hipps
Nov 19, 2009
Lois E. Hipps, 81, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Born in Shelby, NC, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Smyrna, SC. She was of Baptist faith. She is predeceaded by Brother-Dewey L. Hipps, Jr. She is survived by Brothers-W. R. Ham of Smyrna, SC and Dean Ham of Clover, SC; Sisters-Lila Rollins of Lighthouse Point,...
Cecil Ray Bell
Nov 16, 2009
Cecil Ray Bell, 78, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, FL of an extended illness. Born in Parmleysville, KY, he grew up in Muncie, IN and moved to Leesburg, FL in 1997 from Mechanicsburg, IN . He was a supervisor with the Delco Remy Division of General Motors prior to...
Kermit Steven Miller
Nov 13, 2009
Kermit Steven Miller, 71, of Tavares, FL died on Friday, November 13, 2009. Born in Thomas County, GA, he moved to Tavares in 1972 from San Fransico, CA. He was a Plumber and was Catholic. He is survived by his son, Kelly Charles Miller of Folsom, CA; 2 brother, Neadom Lee. Miller, Jr. of Umatilla, FL, Jerry S. Miller of...