Local Florida Obituaries
Michael Augustine
Feb 16, 2024
Michael Augustine, 65, of Deland, Florida passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he moved to Deland, FL in 2024 from Naples, FL. He was a Marine Mechanic. "Big Mike" enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved cooking, singing Karaoke and watching football. Go Dolphins! He is predeceased by his Parents, Richard and Alice Augustine,...
Martha Elberta Lovett
Feb 16, 2024
Martha Elberta Lovett, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida to the late Elbert M. and Martha Ivey, she was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. In fact, her father’s family was one of the first seven families in Orlando. Elberta attended the University of Florida and was a Gator fan....
Debra Marie Jackson
Feb 16, 2024
On Friday, February 16, 2024, Debra (Debbie) Marie Jackson (Sabin) passed away at the age of 64. Debbie was born in Niagara Falls, NY to Mathew and Evelyn Sabin. After graduating from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in 1977, she received a degree from the University of Buffalo. She was a business administrator for multiple companies and took great pride in her...
Vicki Lynn Paul
Feb 15, 2024
Vicki Lynn Paul, 61, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Alice (Armstrong) McGlinsey and the late Edward Scott McGlinsley, she moved to Eustis in 2003 from Alabama. She was a Managing Director for Striking Effects Promotions and was a member of the American Legion Post #35 in Mount Dora where she was the...
Louise Ann Trocino
Feb 13, 2024
Louise Ann Modolo Trocino, 89, of Mount Dora, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Florida. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Gary, Indiana, to Fiori and Bruna Bianchi Modolo. Louise and her husband, Nat Trocino, made Mount Dora their home in 1995 after relocating from Portage, Indiana, to become loving grandparents....
Gordon Benton Grayson
Feb 13, 2024
Master Chief Gordon Grayson, 91 years old, a proud veteran of the United States Navy passed away peacefully at home in Tavares, Florida on February 13, 2024.
Master Chief Gordon Benton Grayson was born May 6, 1932 in The Old Mobile General Hospital in Mobile, Alabama to parents Gordon Benton Grayson Sr. and Della Belle Ogletree. Due to his father’s employment...
Timothy J. "Tim" Patz
Feb 11, 2024
Tim Patz, 55, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born to the late Larry L. Patz and Ruth (Freeman Patz) Gross, in Manistique, MI, he moved to Florida as a child and lived in Lake County since 1982. Tim was a graduate of Tavares High School and Stetson University where he earned a bachelor’s degree...
Walter "Ken" Kenneth Henderson Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Walter Kenneth “KEN” Henderson, Jr. was born on July 21, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, and Lord on February 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Christina Kay Henderson of Tavares, Florida, their sons Paul Bellavance (Michelle) San Antonio TX; Jason Bellavance (Rebekah)...
Robert Charles Dupuis
Feb 4, 2024
Robert C. Dupuis, 81, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024. Affectionately known as "Bob", "Pa" and "Bobby D.", he was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts where he leaves behind many friends and lots of memories. He moved to Grand Island to spend time with his family in 2022. Robert also served in the Army. Robert is survived...
Rodger D. Cain
Feb 4, 2024
Rodger D. Cain, 74, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, with his wife Shananne by his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and moved to Mount Dora as a child. He moved to Umatilla in the early 80’s and enjoyed living the small-town life. He was a Service Technician for Florida Telephone and later CenturyLink for...
Alexandra McKelvey Dixon
Feb 2, 2024
Alexandra McKelvey Dixon, born on February 2, 1995, to the late Donald & Deanna Darlene (Cline) Dixon, passed away on the evening of her 29th birthday following her celebration dinner due to a pulmonary embolism. Ali had lost her mom, nine months earlier, and her dad approximately two months before her mom. Ali was a survivor overcoming many obstacles that would...
Margaret Jeanette Durham Irwin
Jan 29, 2024
Margaret Jeanette Durham Irwin, 90, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. Born to the late Roy and Mittie (Drinkard) Tindol, in Enterprise, Alabama, she moved to Florida as a teenager. She was a Bakery Manager and was a member of the Mount Dora Church of God. Margaret is survived by her son, Kenneth Durham of Yalaha,...
Daniel A. Malone
Jan 28, 2024
Daniel A. Malone, 85, of Rockford, MI, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at his winter residence in Leesburg, Florida. Daniel was born in Belding, Michigan, he and his wife, Carol, have been wintering in Florida since 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Monica Malone, brother John Malone, sister Karen and brother in law Lawrence...
James Wayne Johnson Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
James Wayne Johnson, Jr. passed unexpectedly January 25, 2024. James was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 22, 1985 to Carol Ann Johnson (Voss) and James Wayne Johnson. He is preceded in death by his mother and by his guardian Grandparents Douglas L. and Mavis B. Voss, and his maternal grandmother Natalee Voss and paternal grandparents Gene and Joyce Johnson.
James...
John W. Proebsting
Jan 25, 2024
John W. Proebsting, 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Born in Hialeah, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1985 from Miami, FL. He was a Warehouse Stocker prior to his retirement and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis. John is survived by his Sisters, Joan Greaney of Eustis, FL...
Wayne Shaw
Jan 20, 2024
Wayne Shaw, 67, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. Born in and was a lifelong resident of Eustis, Florida. He was an Operations Manager with Romac Lumber. Wayne was an avid Citrus grower and had his own grove. He is survived by his Wife, Mildred Shaw of Eustis, FL; Mother, Adene Shaw of Eustis, FL; Son, Dan...
John N. Costello
Jan 19, 2024
John N. Costello, 79, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Mount Dora in 1981 from Staten Island, New York. He was a Police Officer for the City of New York prior to his retirement and was a member of the former All Saints Roman Catholic Chapel. John was preceded...
Guillermo Abelardo Asca
Jan 18, 2024
Guillermo Abelardo Asca, 65, of Tavares, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born to the late Guillermo and Olivia (Rodriguez) Asca in Lima, Peru, he moved to Tavares in 2022 from South Florida. He was a Psychologist and worked in the Behavioral Sciences field, Guillermo was an animal lover and greatly enjoyed his time outdoors, when he wasn't...
Lois Carol Krekling
Jan 18, 2024
Lois Carol Krekling passed away on January 18, 2024, in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Born on March 26, 1937, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Clifford Weston and Marion Bjerke Weston. Lois began her career as a beautician, working in Stoughton, WI, Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. She later took time off to raise her children and provide a...
James Britton Arnett, Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
James Britton Arnett Jr., 50, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Orlando, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was a cost accountant with Florida Food Products. James founded the Lake County RAVE travel baseball organization, was a member of the Greater Orlando Baseball organization, and served as umpire in chief...
