Local Florida Obituaries
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...
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...
