Local Florida Obituaries
Arden D. Hamlin
Oct 24, 2021
Arden D. Hamlin, 51, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born in Charlevoix, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in 1980 from Boyne City, Michigan. He worked as a delivery driver for 84 Lumber. Arden loved spending time with his wife and children and just relaxing at home. He was a hard worker and you could always...
Elma "Dolly" R. Bissen
Oct 24, 2021
Elma “Dolly” R. Bissen, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home. Elma was born in Sanford, Florida to Edward J. Smith and Elma Hochstrasser Smith. She met and married Charles J. Bissen in Sanford, and then they relocated to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1963. Elma was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Pierce....
Susan LaJeunesse
Oct 23, 2021
Susan LaJeunesse, 61, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Booton, New Jersey, she moved to Lake County as a young teenager in 1972. She graduated from Mount Dora High School, Class of 1978. Susan worked for several local banks including, Barnett Bank, Colonial Bank and most recent, Bank of America. She loved fishing, going to the...
Ronald Roy Irmscher
Oct 23, 2021
Ronald Roy Irmscher, 74, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Winona, Minnesota, he moved to Umatilla in 1994 from Newark, Ohio where he was owner and operator of a landscaping company. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Helen Irmscher, brother Russell (Carolyn)Irmscher, in-laws Delbert and Ella Sweeney, brother-in-law Sam (Cheryl) Sweeney, and...
Denise Yvonne Lovellette
Oct 15, 2021
Denise Yvonne Lovellette, 59, of Astatula, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Astatula in 2018 from Orlando, Florida. She worked as a Bank Operations Manager and was a member of Center Pointe Church, Orlando. Denise was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, camping, going to the beach, motorcycle rides,...
Timothy John Tyrer Sr.
Oct 15, 2021
Timothy John Tyrer Sr. April 9th, 1958 – October 15th, 2021 Tim Sr. Beloved father, grandfather, friend, and proud Marine Corp Veteran. Tim survived by his mother Delores Tyrer, and four kids Bonni Terrano, Tricia Tyrer, Jessica Louge, and Timothy John Tyrer Jr. along with his ten beautiful loving grandchildren. Mostly recognized as Kris Kringle to those who did not...
Luis Alberto Sanabria Sr.
Oct 14, 2021
Luis Alberto Sanabria, Sr., 68, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. Born in The Bronx, New York, he moved to Mount Dora in 2017 from The Bronx. He worked as a store associate in Home Depot and was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Dora. Prior to moving to Florida, Luis worked in the...
Betsy Helen McCall Fowler
Oct 12, 2021
Betsy Helen McCall Fowler passed peacefully in the home she imagined, designed, and sustained in Christmas, FL on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Helen provided a calm spirit, a steady guidepost, and an overflowing force of love to her family and friends. Helen was born June 30, 1936 in Baxley, GA. She spent the early part of her...
John David McQuilkin
Oct 9, 2021
John David McQuilkin, 76, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Batavia, New York to the late Charles and Ruth McQuilkin, he moved to Tavares as a child. John graduated from Umatilla High School Class of 1963. He worked as a truck driver. John was a 50 year member of the Eustis Elks Lodge #1578 and loved...
Carolyn Elizabeth Hendrick Matthews
Oct 9, 2021
Carolyn Elizabeth Hendrick Matthews, 64, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Melbourne, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Carolyn's family were Southern Baptist Missionaries which had her living in Kentucky, North Carolina, Costa Rica, Argentina and Georgia. She returned to graduate from Eustis High School in 1974. She graduated from Lake...
John S. Cook
Oct 8, 2021
John S. Cook, 76, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Norman & Gertrude Cook, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Springfield, MA. He owned and operated a building supply warehouse. He was a member of the South Congregational Church and was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Air Force....
Linda Beatrice Dempsey
Oct 8, 2021
Linda Beatrice Dempsey, 72, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Linda was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Daniel & Beatrice Stroup. She graduated from Christian Home & Bible School of Mount Dora. Linda was a member of First Baptist Church, Eustis (now LifePointe Church). She is survived by her 2 sons, Allen Dempsey, Leesburg, FL, Danny...
Carol Susan Stewart
Oct 7, 2021
Carol Susan Stewart, 60, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born in Orlando, Florida, she has ben a life long resident of the Mount Dora and Eustis area. Carol is a School Bus Driver with Lake County Schools and was a member of The Service Employees International Union. She enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing and being outdoors. She...
Tara Elizabeth Henry
Oct 6, 2021
Tara Elizabeth Henry, 45, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she lived most of her life in Lake County. She was a Manager/Server for several local restaurants. Tara is survived by her 2 sons, James Dinsmore, Eustis, FL, Brenden Dinsmore, Eustis, FL; daughter, Stephanie Close, Eustis, FL; mother, Kathy Corneliussen, Leesburg, FL; father,...
Jo Ann Simons
Oct 6, 2021
Jo Ann Simons, 64, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Lake County, FL. in 1972 from Beaufort, SC. She spent most of her career working in the newspaper advertising business, she was the National/Retail Advertising Manager with the Orlando Sentinel for over 20 years, and she was currently working...
Scott J. Henry
Oct 5, 2021
Scott J. Henry, 52, of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, he was a master welder. Scott is survived by his wife, Tara E. Henry (who passed away the next day); 2 step-sons, James Dinsmore, Eustis, FL, Brenden Dinsmore, Eustis, FL; step-daughter, Stephanie Close, Eustis, FL; 5 grandchildren; many aunts, uncles cousins, nieces...
Abraham Mendoza
Oct 2, 2021
Abraham Mendoza, 76, resident of Leesburg FL. passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Caracas Venezuela he lived in Chicago Illinois since 1977. Moved to Florida in 2019. He was a man who loved God and loved to witness telling people about Jesus and His goodness causing many to turn to Jesus Christ to receive Him as their Lord...
Eloise L. Gorman
Oct 1, 2021
Eloise L. Gorman, 94, went peacefully on October 1, 2021, in Leesburg, Florida. Eloise L. Gorman was born in Newark, New Jersey, on June 21, 1927, to the Late John Gibson Leake and Laudessie Leake. She moved to East Orange, New Jersey in 1968 and then to Leesburg, Florida in May 2020. Eloise L. Gorman attended the Newark School System...
Kimberly E. Lonsdale
Oct 1, 2021
Kimberly E. Lonsdale, 59, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. Kim was extremely proud of her Native American Heritage. She was ½ Cherokee. She was a Charter Member of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Kim was also a life member of ABATE of Florida....
