Local Florida Obituaries
Debbie Lynn Griffith
Aug 19, 2022
Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Griffith, 62, of Paisley, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she moved to Paisley in 2016 from Giddings, Texas. Debbie worked most of her life in food service. She is survived by her loving companion, Andy Lemine, Paisley, FL; parents, James M., Sr and Shelly Hayes, Eustis, FL; son, Jason Lee, Rock Island,...
Lois Marie Smith
Aug 19, 2022
Lois Marie Smith, 74, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1984 from Orlando, Florida. She was a teacher and was Baptist. Lois is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert Lee Smith, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, John B. (Jamie) Hawkins, Astatula, FL, David G. (Delaney Anderson) Smith, Deland,...
Lt. Col. Michael E. Wikan
Aug 17, 2022
Lt. Col. Michael E. Wikan, US Army (RET) passed peacefully at home August 17, 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by his family including his wife of fifty-eight years Sandra Ellis Wikan and their children Michael, Gregory, and Katherine. Son of Lt. Col. Walter Wikan and Dorothy Dunton Wikan, Michael grew up in a large "Army Family" of six brothers...
John A. Lunderman
Aug 16, 2022
John A. "Jack" Lunderman, 80, of Madrid, NY, most recently Norwich, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the NYS Veterans' Home, in Oxford, NY. Born on February 12, 1942, in Potsdam, NY, Jack was the son of Floyd and Katherine (Hollinger) Lunderman. John joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and became a lineman for...
Evelyn "Faye" Reed
Aug 15, 2022
Evelyn “Faye” Reed, 84 of Leesburg, FL passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022. Born in St. Charles, VA to Everett Wilson and Nettie Mink Wilson. Faye moved to Florida in 2012 from Centerville, IN to live with her daughter. She was the “Salad Lady” at MCL Cafeteria in Richmond for 20 years and was a former member of Ravina...
Deborah Ann Crow
Aug 14, 2022
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Crow, 69, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022. Born in Camp Gordon, Georgia, she moved to Eustis as an Infant. Debbie graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1971. She was the secretary for Blue Lake Academy at LifePointe Church, Eustis from opening day until closing day. Always being very active in her...
Hannah Emily Levinson
Aug 13, 2022
Hannah Emily Levinson, 19, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born in Orlando, Florida, she moved to Eustis from Orlando in 2019. She was a Delivery Driver for a local restaurant. She loved animals, especially cows, she also had a green thumb with plants. Hannah was extremely talented with her make-up and nails, she was a very spiritual...
Carlotta N. Miley
Aug 13, 2022
Carlotta N. Miley, 85, of Eustis, FL, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born in Havana, Cuba, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Cuba. She was a Housekeeper and was a member of the Mount Dora Church of God. She is survived by 2 sons, Teddie Smith of Grand Island, FL, Pedro Smith of Grand Island, FL; 2 daughters,...
Lela M. Jones
Aug 12, 2022
Lela M. Jones, 99, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. Born in Umatilla, Florida, her family moved to Kansas where she spent her early years of life. She then moved back to Umatilla, Florida and she graduated in 1941 from Umatilla High School. Following high school Lela worked at the Waterman Hospital in Eustis as an...
Linda Ruth Manfredi
Aug 11, 2022
Linda Ruth Manfredi, 73, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Tampa, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 1985. She was the Director of Carpenters House for Children. She is survived by her loving husband, Patrick A. Manfredi, Sr. of Leesburg, FL; 2 daughters, Bonnie Beddingfield of Huntsville, AL, and Sandy Stevenson of Huntsville, AL. Services will...
Galer Lee Ledford Jr.
Aug 11, 2022
Galer Lee Ledford, Jr., 74, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Waco, Texas, he moved to Eustis in 1987 from Pampa, Texas. He was a Field Service Engineer working with Fonar MRI Equipment and attended St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Galer served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He is survived...
Rosemary Kwaak
Aug 10, 2022
Rosemary Kwaak, 60, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Born in Buffalo, New York, she moved to Mount Dora in 2020 from Ramstein, Germany. She was passionate about scrapbooking and loved to travel. She is survived by her 3 sons, Gary (Crisel) Kwaak of Chambersburg, PA, Jack Kwaak of Mount Dora, FL, Joseph Kwaak of Wesley...
Linda Susan Crane
Aug 1, 2022
Linda Susan Crane, 71, of The Villages, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Pensacola, Florida, she and her husband, Ron moved to The Villages in 2012, coming from Roswell, Georgia where they had lived for over 40 years. She worked as a Real Estate Agent and was a Church of God member. Susan loved being around people and...
George Parker Jordan
Jul 26, 2022
George Parker Jordan, 80, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by family. Born in Lake Wales, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1990 from Avon Park, Florida. He worked for United Telephone Company as a Special Circuits Technician prior to his retirement. George was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy. George was a member...
John C. Meister
Jul 23, 2022
John C. Meister, Jr., 62, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to Howey In The Hills in 2017 from Westminster, Maryland. He was a HazMat truck driver. John served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Maureen J. Meister, Howey In...
Jamaal Aaron Gilchrist
Jul 21, 2022
Jamaal Aaron Gilchrist, 29, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, July 17, 1993. He moved to Eustis in 2011 from Asheville. He owned & operated Gilchrist Home Management, LLC. Jamaal was a member of Better in the Spirit Ministries, Asheville, NC & the SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Support Group. He received his Associates...
Linda Kay Mitts
Jul 21, 2022
Linda Kay Mitts, 80, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. Born in Enid, Oklahoma, she moved to Eustis in 2019 from Melbourne, Florida. She was a public school teacher and was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Linda is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Lee Mitts, Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Kim (Eric) Reinhold, Eustis,...
Charlie Franklin McCall
Jul 18, 2022
Charlie Franklin McCall 63 of Umatilla, Florida died July 18, 2022 He was born in Eustis Florida on October 7, 1958. He went to Umatilla High School. He had a passion for all animals. He is preceded in death by his Parents Frank and Eddie Lou Mccall, His Twin Brother Charles Allen Mccall, and Sister Mary of Palatka Fl. Heis...
Robert Edward "Bob" Belton
Jul 15, 2022
Robert Edward "Bob" Belton, 91, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, he moved to Tavares in 2018 from Clewiston, Florida. He was a teacher, was a member of the Eustis Elks Lodge #1578 and First United Methodist Church of Clewiston. Bob served in the US Navy during Korea. He is survived by his...
Jose Efrain Cruz
Jul 14, 2022
Jose Efrain Cruz, 68, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 2019 from Dania Beach, Florida. He was a Crane Operator for Inland Steel, East Chicago, IN and was a member of Central Christian Church, Mount Dora. Jose served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He...