Local Florida Obituaries
Beatrice C. Boyce
Jul 23, 2025
Beatrice C. Boyce, 88, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born in New York City, Beatrice moved to Tavares in 2000 from Watertown, New York. She was a registered nurse for over four decades, dedicating her career to mental healthcare. Her compassion and expertise touched the lives of countless patients. Even after retirement, she continued to...
Gertrude Anna Hottinger
Jul 23, 2025
Gertrude Anna Hottinger, age 96, of Eustis, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born in Nürnberg, Germany, to the late Carl and Anna Merz, Gertrude grew up in Germany before meeting her husband, Robert, who served in the US Army in Germany. She moved to the United States in 1947 when they got married and moved to Eustis...
Patricia Adler Nicol
Jul 22, 2025
Patricia Adler Nicol, 99, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was born in Eustis, Florida on September 2, 1925 to her parents Clarence and Ethel Adler. She has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. Prior to her retirement Patricia was a Bookkeeper. Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora....
Agnes Elaine Ballard
Jul 22, 2025
Agnes Elaine Ballard, aged 87, of Umatilla, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Vernon, Florida, she embraced her identity as a true Floridian throughout her life. Elaine dedicated many years to the horticulture industry, a field she was passionate about, before enjoying a well-earned retirement. Elaine is lovingly remembered by her family, including her daughter,...
Virginia Grace Jordan
Jul 17, 2025
Virginia "Ginger" Grace Jordan, 73, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. Born in Canastota, New York, she moved to Mount Dora in 1986 from Oneida, New York. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant prior to her retirement. Ginger served in the US Navy. She enjoyed watching sports on television and rooting on her Tampa Bay Rays.....
Tari Sue Kilgore
Jul 17, 2025
Tari Sue Kilgore, 51, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, she has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. Tari was a member of the Apopka High School Class of 1990. She worked in the hospitality industry throughout Lake County and was greatly loved and admired by the patrons she served. Tari...
William Joseph Gay
Jul 17, 2025
William "Bill" Joseph Gay, 66, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. A beloved member of the community, Bill was born in Tampa, Florida, and had made Eustis his home since 2008, relocating from Fort Lauderdale. Bill was the Owner and Operator of JB Enterprises and took great pride in his active involvement with the Lake Eustis...
Deborah Ferraro
Jul 9, 2025
Deborah (Campaniello, Steinmetz) Ferraro, 77, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born to Michael and Jeanne (Lawson) Campaniello in Worcester, Massachusetts. A dedicated teacher, Deborah had a profound love for reading and inspiring others through her passion for knowledge. She leaves behind a loving family, including her son, Peter Steinmetz of Florida; her grandchildren...
Steven A. Scott
Jul 9, 2025
Steven Anthony Scott, 61, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he moved to Tavares in 2018 from Fort Myers, Florida. Steven was a US Air Force Veteran and served during Operation Desert Storm. He was of Catholic Faith. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and cheering on his favorite football team the Miami Dolphins. He...
Lucia A. Reeves
Jul 7, 2025
Lucia A. Reeves, 75, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born and raised in Rio Hondo, Texas until she moved to Umatilla in 1988. She worked at Burke Flooring in Umatilla prior to her retirement. Lucia is predeceased by her Parents, Frank and Maria Atkinson; and by her Sister, Josie Cavazos; She is survived by...
Richard W. Dondero
Jul 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Richard W. Dondero
Richard W. Dondero, 80, of Leesburg, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Richard lived a life rich in love, laughter, and remarkable experiences. He served honorably as a Military Police officer during the Vietnam era, demonstrating unwavering dedication and bravery. After his service, he proudly retired as a Staff...
Karen P. Johns
Jul 6, 2025
Karen P. Johns, 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born in Warren, Ohio, she moved to Lake County, Florida as a teenager. Karen was a graduate of Tavares Highschool Class of 1957. Prior to her retirement Karen was a school bus driver and took pride in assuring that the children arrived to and from school safely....
Elaine Marie Petersen
Jul 4, 2025
Elaine Marie Petersen, aged 96, of Paisley, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 4, 2025. Born in Clinton, Iowa, Elaine made her way to Paisley in 1988, where she dedicated herself to being a loving homemaker. Elaine is remembered fondly by her daughter, Brenda L. Price, of Paisley, FL, and is cherished by her 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren She...
Margaret Lorena Clark
Jul 4, 2025
Margaret Lorena Boutwell Clark, 79, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Andalusia, Alabama, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Margaret is survived by her 2 sons, Arnold (Robin) Clark, West Palm Beach, FL, Eric (Lauren) Clark, Mount Dora; 2 daughters, Pamela (Roy) Bender, Umatilla, FL, Paula (Lonnie) Scaglia, Great Falls, MT; brother, Jody (Janice)...
Linda L. Boyette
Jul 1, 2025
Linda L. Boyette, 76, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Deland, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. Linda was a Homemaker, was a member of the Eastern Star and attended Spirit Life Assembly of God, Eustis. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Louis Boyette, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, John Roy...
Elizabeth K. Davenport
Jul 1, 2025
Elizabeth K. Davenport, 90, of Weirsdale, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Arcadia, Florida, she moved to Weirsdale in 1970 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member of LifePointe Church, Eustis. Elizabeth is survived by her 3 sons, Wayne Edward (Debra) Davenport, Tavares, FL, Joseph William Davenport, Weirsdale, FL, John Michael (LeaAnn) Davenport,...
Mike Whigham
Jun 30, 2025
Mike Whigham, 70, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born in Orlando, Florida, and has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Mike worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and took great pride in his work. Outside of work, Mike loved spending time with his family, fishing the local lakes, and cheering on...
Dale Allen Beims
Jun 29, 2025
Dale Allen Beims, 61, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Lake County Florida. He has worked various vocations in the construction industry. Dale was an avid motorsport fan and he enjoyed fishing, working on cars and home improvement projects. He is predeceased by his Father, James Allen Beims. He is survived...
Charles Edward Cheatham
Jun 25, 2025
Charles "Buddy" Edward Cheatham, 70, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was a Master Craftsman in mill work and fine carpentry. Buddy enjoyed fishing, BBQ cookouts, NASCAR racing, Miami Dolphins Football and woodworking. He was of Baptist Faith and grew up in the First...
Christopher Marvin Holland
Jun 24, 2025
Christopher Marvin Holland, 65, of Central Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Bobby Tyson & Mary Katherine McBryde Holland, he moved to Central Florida in 1978. He graduated from Florida State University, Go ‘Noles, and Stetson University College of Law. Chris dedicated the majority of his professional life to his work at...
