Local Florida Obituaries
Michele Falcone
Jun 28, 2022
Michele Falcone, 70, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, she moved to Leesburg in 1981 from Waterbury, Connecticut. She was a Homemaker and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Michele and her husband Patrick owned and operated several businesses, Daniels Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles, Pat's Produce, Brittany's Subs and Ice Cream...
Randy James Williams
Jun 27, 2022
Randy James Williams, 51, of Eustis, Florida passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022, surrounded by family and dear friends. Randy grew up in Alburgh, Vermont, a small town about five minutes from the border of Canada. He worked for FedEx Services in the IT department and enjoyed computer gaming, flying airplanes, and reading about World War II. Randy was...
Michael David Drew
Jun 27, 2022
Michael David Drew, a longtime resident of Central Florida and Metro Denver Colorado, died June 27, 2022. Michael was born in Dover, NJ on January 1, 1958, one of five children of Frederick Charles Drew (d.2007) and Marie Louise Sheridan Drew (d.2016). Michael’s love of family is where he found his greatest joy. When he was a young parent to...
Wilmer Dalton “Bill” Bell
Jun 27, 2022
Wilmer Dalton "Bill" Bell, 87, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in Madison County, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 1975 from Aberdeen, Maryland. He owned and operated Bell Insurance Services in Eustis. Bill served in the US Army during Korea and the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. Bill was a very active member of VFW Post...
Timothy B. Hatcher
Jun 27, 2022
Timothy (Tim) Brian Hatcher, age 40, came into this world kicking and screaming on July 29, 1981, in Ocoee, Florida, and put up one hell of a fight until he passed away on June 27, 2022, in Tavares, Florida. Tim is survived by; Mother, Sandra (Theodore) Mackey, Father, Kenneth (Maria) Hatcher, Daughter, Trinity Hatcher (Coleton), step-son Mikael Sasser, Brothers Paul...
Donald Edward McCafferty
Jun 24, 2022
Donald was born in Troy, New York on April 16, 1933. His parents were John McCafferty and Elizabeth (Horlacher), since deceased. He graduated from Troy High School in 1951 and married Elizabeth Kositzka and they were married over 60 years. Together they traveled the country in their motorhomes which took them to all 48 states as well as a flight...
James Joseph Backer Jr.
Jun 21, 2022
James Joseph Backer Jr., 75, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he moved to Mount Dora in 1987 from Glen Gardner, NJ. He was a Driver in the lumber industry. James served in the Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife, Roseanna Backer of Mount Dora, FL; daughter,...
Jacie Lorena Child
Jun 20, 2022
Jacie Lorena Child, 75, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, she moved to Eustis in 1981 from Dawson, Alabama. She worked in sales for convenience stores. Jacie is survived by her daughter, Sherry Shook, Eustis, FL. She will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by...
Michael Bays Carl
Jun 19, 2022
Michael Bays Carl, 64, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Fred H. Carl, Eustis, FL; and Lanette Carl, Tavares, Fl. Born in Mexia, Texas on May 11, 1958, he moved to Mount Dora in 1965 from Charleston, South Carolina. Michael proudly served in the US Navy for 8 years...
Robert "Bob" Julius Malich
Jun 18, 2022
Robert Julius "Bob" Malich, 75, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Born in Queens, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1986 from Apopka, Florida. He worked in customer service and was a member of Calvary Community Church, Summerfield. Bob served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandy...
William Ronald Christiansen
Jun 17, 2022
William Ronald Christiansen, 69, of Eustis, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born in Rockville Centre, New York, grew up in Hampton Bays, Long Island then moved to Florida in 1996 from Shirley, New York. Bill was a fearless mechanic and a lover of projects - he could fix anything and took great pride in helping others. He...
Dr. Albert George Eckian
Jun 17, 2022
Albert George Eckian, M.D., 79, of Eustis, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late George Albert and Marion Eckian, he moved to Eustis in the early 1970's after graduating from the Medical School at New York University. Dr. Eckian practiced emergency medicine at Waterman Memorial Hospital in Eustis and later had a family practice...
Gloria Dean Nowak
Jun 15, 2022
Gloria Dean Nowak, 88, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she and her late husband, Joseph J. Nowak, Sr. moved to Eustis in 2002 from Glendale Heights, Illinois. Gloria is survived by her grandson, Joseph J. Nowak, III; 3 granddaughters, Elizabeth Nowak, Sarah Nowak, Candice McDonald; 3 great-grandchildren, Nora, Nathan, Maddie. A memorial service...
Patricia Ann Campbell
Jun 15, 2022
Patricia Ann Campbell, 59, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Born in Key West, Florida, she moved to Umatilla in 1993 from Michigan. She was a Beautician prior to her retirement. Patricia enjoyed fishing and spending time on the water. She is survived by her Husband, Cleve Adrian Carroll of Altoona, FL; Brother, Stephen Rieke of, Islamorada,...
Carol H. McLachlan
Jun 10, 2022
Carol H. McLachlan, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022 with her children by her side. Carol was born in Cleveland, OH and raised in Ashland, OH, she attended Grinnell College in Des Moines, Iowa from 1963 – 1967. She lived in South Florida from 1973 – 1983, before moving to Eustis, FL to raise her children. Carol...
Janet M. Nelson
Jun 6, 2022
Janet M. Nelson 68, of Mount Dora Florida, after a 10-month battle with brain cancer, graduated to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 6, 2022. Janet was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She spent her early years in Satellite Beach before moving to Broward County in 1969. She graduated from MacArthur high school in 1971. Shortly after...
Sue Bennett
Jun 1, 2022
Sue Bennett, 68, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Eustis in 2016 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Sue drove a bus for special needs children and loved to help everyone. She had an affinity for animals and volunteered at local animal shelters. Sue was a Lead Service Attendant with...
Ray W. Bryant Jr.
Jun 1, 2022
Ray W. Bryant, Jr., 55, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Born in Titusville, Florida, he lived most of his adult life in the Umatilla area graduating from Umatilla High School class of 1985. He was the Sensei and owner of the Central Florida Karate Academy for over 30 years. Ray was a member of the Masonic Lodge,...
Daniel Allen Swiger
Jun 1, 2022
After a protracted battle with cancer, Daniel “Dan” Allen Swiger, 67 of Tavares, FL peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL. Dan was born on September 27, 1954 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Where he was raised and molded into a strong and wonderful young man by...
Beverly Eaton
Jun 1, 2022
Beverly Eaton, 86, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Born in Umatilla, Florida to the late Forest and Mary Eaton, she graduated from Mount Dora High School Class of 1954 and lived most of her life in the College Park area of Orlando. Beverly was a Realtor and was a member of the Temple Freewill Baptist Church,...
