Local Florida Obituaries
Valerie Elizabeth Horn
Nov 9, 2009
Valerie Elizabeth Horn, 63, of Eustis, FL died on Monday, November 9, 2009. Born in Orlando to the late, Alfred H. & Frances E. Davis, she grew up in Apopka and graduated from Bishop Moore High School in 1964. She was a Hair Stylist and was Catholic. Valerie is survived by her son, Alfred Mitchell Horn of Eustis, FL; sister...
Earl Ruddy Wallace
Nov 7, 2009
Earl "Ruddy" Wallace, 72, of Eustis, FL passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Born in East Orange, NJ, he moved to Eustis in 2003 from Miami Lakes, Florida. He was Owner and Operator of Ruddy's Automotive Service in Miami for 41 years. Mr. Wallace enjoyed going to the races, horses and gaming. Everyone liked him for his genuine personality....
Joanne M. Booth
Nov 5, 2009
Joanne M. Booth, 86, of Tavares, FL died on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, she moved to Tavares in 1925 from Moose Jaw, Canada. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Booth is predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Booth. She is survived by Sons-Dallas(Carolyn) Morgan of Burnsville, NC, James (Jennifer) Morgan of Tavares, FL, Bobby (Nancy)...
David Ray Jessie
Nov 3, 2009
David Ray Jessie, 61, of Umatilla, FL died on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Born in Columbus, IN, he moved to Umatilla in 2008 from Bakersville, NC. He was an auto mechanic. He is survived by Sons, Sean Jessie of Sanford, FL and Scott Jessie of Franklin, IN; Daughter, Michelle Orr of Columbus, IN; Brothers Dewey Jessie of Franklin, IN, Robert...
Danny R. Phelps, Sr.
Nov 2, 2009
Danny R. Phelps, 70, of Tavares, FL died on Monday, November 2, 2009. Born in Ludlow, KY, he moved to Central Florida in 1979 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was retired in 2001 as Lieutenant with the Umatilla Police Department. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yvonne K. Phelps of Tavares, FL; son, Danny R. Phelps, Jr....
Robert F. Sims
Nov 1, 2009
Robert Francis Sims, 94, of Eustis, Florida, died on November 1, 2009. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis, where he was active as an usher, as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the bereavement ministry, and as organist at the 7:30 Mass. He was born June 7, 1915, in...
Joseph G. Rauch, M.D.
Oct 31, 2009
Joseph G. Rauch, M.D., of Umatilla,FL passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Born in Dayton, OH, he moved to Hollywood,FL in 1973 before coming to Umatilla in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rosemary Rauch; 3 daughters, Laura Garcia, Lisa Latorre, and Julie Tytler; brother Conrad Rauch, two sisters, Irmi Carr and Anne Smolinski; four...
Pauline M. Schurtz
Oct 28, 2009
Pauline M. Schurtz (Paula) of Eustis, Florida died on Wednesday Oct 28, 2009 at age 76. She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. A devoted wife and mother, she lived a large part of her life in New Jersey raising seven children with her husband Frank Szlasa. Her husband Frank died in 1977. In 1983 she remarried Paul Schurtz and...
Norris J. Williams
Oct 25, 2009
Norris Jordan Williams, 77, of Eustis, FL died on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Born in Lake Jem, FL, he was a lifelong resident. He was the paint and body man for the Ford Chevy, Dodge dealerships as well as for Nick Dann. He had Norris Paint & Body in Mount Dora and Eustis until his retirement in 2002. Norris was...
Giovanni "John" Caruso
Oct 22, 2009
Giovanni "John" Caruso, 88, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born in Pachino, Sicily, Italy, he moved to Eustis in 1989 from Highland, New York. He was a Mason with New Paltz State University in New Paltz, NY. John was a very active member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis where he served as...
Robert Michael Raffel
Oct 21, 2009
Robert Michael Raffel, 62, of Leesburg, FL died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he moved to Leesburg in 2000 from Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, Lake County HOGS and the Lake County Board of Realtors. He is survived by his wife, Jill Raffel...
Elsie M. Grimshaw
Oct 20, 2009
Elsie M. Grimshaw, 86, of Eustis, FL died on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Born in Fort Pierce, FL, she moved to Eustis in 1973 from Danielson, CT. She was a Homemaker and was Catholic. She is survived by her brother, William R. Adkins of Tavares, FL. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dayville, CT. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com...
Ermine D. Umphrey
Oct 20, 2009
Ermine Umphrey 91, formerly of Benton Harbor & Leesburg Florida died on October 20th in Florida. Beloved husband and father, Ermine was cremated according to his wishes. A small private family memorial will take place at a later date. Those wishing to share a memory and sign the guest book may do so at the Harden Pauli Funeral Home website...
James Edward Woods
Oct 17, 2009
James Edward Woods, 64, of Deland, FL died on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Born in Decatur, AL, he moved to Central Florida in 1959 from Danville, Alabama. He was a Nursery Owner & Operator and was Baptist. He is survived by hsi wife, Sandra Ann Woods of Deland, FL; 3 sons, James E. Woods, Jr. of Massachusetts, Christopher Wayne Woods...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Alge
Oct 17, 2009
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Alge, 91, of Eustis, FL died on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Born in Waycross, GA, she moved to Tavares in 1972 from Orlando, FL. She and her late husband, Jack Alge bought the Foodway Grocery Store and operated it till 1995. She was a Teacher at St. James Catholic School in Orlando and was a Methodist. She...
Lydle Harold Smith
Oct 16, 2009
Lydle Harold Smith, 68, of Cape Coral, FL died on Friday, October 16, 2009. Born in Edmeston, NY, he was a Mechanic in the Citrus Industry. He is survived by 2 sons, Jeffery Smith of Geneva, FL, James Smith of Georgia; daughter, Darlene E. Smith of Webster, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Dorothy Vyrle Goodwin
Oct 14, 2009
Dorothy Vyrle Goodwin of Eustis, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, went to be her Lord on October 13, 2009. She was born in Arcadia, Florida on March 5, 1921. She was mother to Barbara J. Ellis (deceased), Jacqueline, Nona (deceased), Jesse, Brian and Larry. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and...
Jean Felter
Oct 11, 2009
Jean Schmidt-Felter, 81, of Leesburg, FL, beloved wife of Donald Felter, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2009 in the presence of loving family members. Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Schmidt. She attended Troy High School and worked at Behr-Manning where she met her husband Don. Jean was skilled at...
Eliza B. Terry
Oct 8, 2009
Eliza B. Terry, 81, of Eustis, FL passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Born in Whitsett, PA, she moved to Eustis in 1978 from Cleveland, Ohio. She was an accountant and was a member of the Lake Eustis Museum of Art; Eustis area Chamber of Commerce; Eustis Business and Professional Women; Eustis Elks Lodge; and of the Eustis Art...
Charles MacArthur Comeau
Oct 5, 2009
Charles M. Comeau 77, of Eustis passed into eternity on Monday, Oct 5, 2009 A " Born Again Christian", he received great joy distributing God's word as a Gideon, he was also involved with missions work in Colombia. A building contractor for many years, as well as a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of...