Local Florida Obituaries
Loretta Mae Scott
Aug 29, 2021
Loretta Mae Swango Scott, 90, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Swango. Born in Gallatin County, Kentucky, she moved to Mount Dora in 1975. Mae was a lifelong member of the Homemakers and Eastern Star. She was a secretary at First Christian Church of Mount Dora prior...
Lynn E. Rector
Aug 27, 2021
Lynn E. Rector, Jr., 78, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, he moved to Mount Dora in 1944 as a child and graduated from Mount Dora High School class of 1961. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1965. He worked for Home Depot Garden Department for over 22 years at several...
Mary Lou Warren
Aug 26, 2021
Mary Lou Warren, 87, of Eustis, Florida passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she moved to Eustis in 1945 from Cleveland. She was a receptionist for Dr. Dan Boggus prior to her retirement. Mary Lou was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis, a former member of the Eustis Elks Lodge...
Louise Mary Miller
Aug 25, 2021
Louise Mary Warnes Miller, 90, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who never met a stranger, and who pointed everyone she knew to Jesus. Born on a farm outside Hamilton, New York, Louise worked her way through college to become...
Kathleen Mary Gwynn
Aug 25, 2021
Kathleen Mary Gwynn, 51, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born in Coral Gables, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sandra Gwynn, and her nephew, Ryan Gwynn. She is survived by her brothers, James (Marcy) Gwynn II, Christian (Debra) Gwynn; 4 nephews, Michael, Cody, Caleb, Ehren Gwynn, 3 nieces,...
Bobby Dale James
Aug 25, 2021
Bobby Dale James, 62, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born in Winter Garden, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 2001 from Camden, TN. He was a auto parts delivery driver, Bobby is survived by his Daughter, Lois A. James of Eustis, FL; Daughter, JoAnn Saunders of Umatilla, FL; Brothers, William R. James of Knoxville, TN, Dennis...
Alfred Buck
Aug 25, 2021
Alfred Buck, 77, of Center Hill, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born in Bridgeton, New Jersey to the late William H. & Sarah (Morrison) Buck, he moved to Center Hill in the late 1990's from Bridgeton, NJ. He was a Security guard at Bridgeton Hospital, prior to his retirement. Alfred was a member of the Covenant Life Church...
Michael Purvis
Aug 23, 2021
Michael Purvis, 39, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Michael graduated from Umatilla High School Class of 2000. Michael was known by all as an amazing husband, father, and son, but he was so much more than that. He was still deeply in love with his...
Kenneth Merton McCoig
Aug 21, 2021
Kenneth Merton McCoig, 81, of Paisley, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to the late Kenneth Watt McCoig and Marjorie Georgina Ingham, he and his late wife, Jane moved to Orlando in 1979 from North Vasselboro, Maine, eventually retiring in Paisley, FL. Kenneth was a MM1 serving in the US Navy on the submarine USS...
Penny Jan Vermeulen
Aug 21, 2021
Penny Jan Vermeulen, 64, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Miami Beach, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 2005 from Pembroke Pines, Florida. She enjoyed playing poker and golf. Penny is survived by her Husband, Randy Vermeulen of Leesburg, FL; Son, Jason Levine of Pembroke Pines, FL; Daughters, Jenny Phalen of Fort Lauderdale, FL and...
Tyler Wayne Moore
Aug 21, 2021
Tyler Wayne Moore, 30, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Tavares High School in 2011. Tyler worked for Chick-fil-A, Mt. Dora for 8 years, where he won the 2013 “Community Employee of the Year” Award for his exceptional service. He was a celebrated Special Olympic athlete and a member of the...
Kevin Lloyd Warner
Aug 19, 2021
Kevin Lloyd Warner, 40, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2007 from Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a Truck Driver for Millis Transfers. Kevin served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Warner, Tavares, FL; son, Nick Warner, Tavares, FL; daughter, Alex Warner, Tavares,...
Barbara Ruth Roberts
Aug 19, 2021
Barbara Ruth Roberts, 90, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Edgewater nursing facility in the Waterman Village retirement community of Mount Dora, FL. Born in East Burke, Vermont, she spent about the last 35 years or so living in the Orlando area after moving there from Tennessee in 1987. Barbara became a Christian...
Ronald James Fowler
Aug 16, 2021
Ronald James Fowler’s story came to a close on the morning of Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home in Christmas, FL. He was 88 years old. Ron was a gentle spirit, keen listener, and trusted guidepost for countless people on his journey. Ron was a child chosen by love. He was born in Daytona Beach, FL on February 5,...
Frederick Joseph Catalano
Aug 13, 2021
Frederick Joseph Catalano, 81, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Born in Flushing, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1967 from Gainesville, Florida. Rick was a prominent attorney for many years in Eustis. He was a member of the the Florida Bar, National Speakers' Association, The Greater Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Mary of the...
Justin Lee Wright
Aug 11, 2021
Justin Lee Wright, 32, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born in Winter Garden, Florida, he attended Apopka High School where he was a member of the FFA. Justin worked as a construction superintendent. Justin was a man that loved his family. He would go above and beyond to make sure his family was taken care of. He...
Venizelo John Aleles
Aug 10, 2021
Venizelo John Aleles, 91, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in New York, New York, he moved to Lake County, FL in 2010 from New Jersey. He served in the United States Army. Venizelo worked and managed ticket sales for major league baseball teams including World Series New York Yankees and New York Mets, National...
Richard Kent Hill Sr.
Aug 9, 2021
Richard Kent Hill Sr., 77, of Greeneville, TN, passed away early Monday morning at his home. He is now with his Lord, his eternal resting place. He was born in Greenwood, Indiana, and moved to Eustis, Florida, at the age of four. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1962 and joined the U.S. Navy and sailed the world. He...
