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Steven M. Tang M.D.

Steven M. Tang M.D.

Dec 27, 2023

Steven Mun Tang, M.D., 69, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Born in Hong Kong to the late George Chin Fu Tang & Sim Kuen (Wu) Tang, he moved to Eustis in 1988 from Long Island, New York. Dr. Tang was an Internist and owned his own practice in Eustis, Florida since 1990. He served as Chief...

Bonnie Lu Vanzant

Bonnie Lu Vanzant

Dec 24, 2023

Bonnie Lu Vanzant, 84, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Bonnie graduated from Tavares High School and attended Florida State University. Early in her life, Bonnie was a cosmetologist, graduating from Vo-Tech in Eustis. She loved styling and taking care of hair for friends and...

Raymond L. Karnes

Raymond L. Karnes

Dec 20, 2023

Raymond L. Karnes, 65, of Paisley, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he moved to Paisley in 1995 from Ocklawaha, FL. He worked Dietary at Waterman Village Retirement Community. He is survived by his friend, Jennifer H. Fulton of Weirsdale, Florida, Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.

Marilyn J. Good

Marilyn J. Good

Dec 20, 2023

Marilyn J. Good, 93, of Ocala, Florida. passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born in Pennsylvania, she moved to Ocala, Florida, later in life. She was an Office Assistant before retiring. Marilyn is predeceased by her husband, Stanley Quentin Good. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.

Velma L. Walls

Velma L. Walls

Dec 15, 2023

Velma L. Walls, 78, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. Born to the late Thomas & Lizzie (Sanders) Richardson, in Mobile, Alabama, she moved to Lake County as a young child. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lisbon, Florida. Velma attended Altoona Elementary and Umatilla Middle and High Schools. Velma is survived by her brother,...

Vivian Figlar Abalon

Vivian Figlar Abalon

Dec 14, 2023

Vivian (Figlar) Abalon 99 of Sarasota, FL formerly of The Villages and of Mount Dora, FL passed away on December 14, 2023. She is a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Force and served at different bases including the Pentagon. She was an American Legion member for over 60 years. She was with the Honor Guard in Post 347 attending...

Sean Michael Boyles

Sean Michael Boyles

Dec 12, 2023

Sean Michael Boyles, 47, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born in Albany, New York. He moved to the Central Florida area in 2007. During this time, he obtained an associate degree at Lake-Sumter Community College. Afterwards, he furthered his education at the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He...

Doris Bukowski

Doris Bukowski

Dec 11, 2023

Doris M. Bukowski, 57, of Eustis, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. Born to the late Charles & Julia (Kloosterman) Bogert in Paterson, New Jersey, she moved to Eustis in 2021 from Steuben, Maine. Doris previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Healthcare Industry, owned her own cleaning business and spent 10 years working as a Volunteer Firefighter...

Bobby Wayne Price

Bobby Wayne Price

Dec 9, 2023

Bobby Wayne Price, 81, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. Born to the late John & Stella (North) Price in Felicity, Ohio, he moved to Eustis, Florida in 2015 from Tampa, Florida. He was a Color Matcher in the Marine field before retiring. Bobby was a member of the First Assembly of God in Eusits. He was very...

John Andres Cardenas

John Andres Cardenas

Dec 9, 2023

John A. Cardenas, 81, of Leesburg, FL passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. John trained as an accountant in Ecuador and became a corporate accountant in the Manufacturing, Real Estate and Hospitality industries. He was also a trained and talented Masseuse. John was compassionate with others, always helping friends or strangers anytime they needed it. He had boundless energy and...

Myrtle D. Howell

Myrtle D. Howell

Dec 8, 2023

Myrtle D. Howell, 93, of Tavares, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. Born in Keno, Kentucky, she moved to Tavares in 1996 from Union City, Indiana. Myrtle was raised Southern Baptist and grew up going to church every week with her family at Mount Union Baptist Church in Burnside, KY. She retired from Anchor Hocking, Winchester, IN as a shift...

Rev. Max Wayne Carter

Rev. Max Wayne Carter

Dec 8, 2023

Reverend Max Wayne Carter, 89, of Eustis, ran into the arms of his Savior on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Thonotosassa, Florida, to E.C. and Lola Carter as the youngest of six boys. He moved to Eustis in 1967 from Apopka, Florida. Mr. Carter served in the National Guard from 1953-1959. He...

Walter Earl Rodda Jr.

Walter Earl Rodda Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

Walter Earl Rodda Jr., 79, a true Floridian through and through, from Orange Park, passed away on December 8, 2023. Born in the warm embrace of Orange Park, Earl's life was a vibrant journey across Florida, with an adventurous chapter in Washington State. A member of the last generation of true Florida Cowboys. Earl spent the summers of his childhood...

William Curtis Lear

William Curtis Lear

Dec 5, 2023

William Curtis Lear, 78, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he moved to Florida in 2001 from North St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a Telecommunications Lineman prior to his retirement. William served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He enjoyed being in nature, hiking, animals, eating Oysters, smoking fine...

Susie Jean Lewis

Susie Jean Lewis

Dec 3, 2023

Susie Jean Lewis, 86, of Umatilla, FL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born in Johnson County, Kentucky, she moved to Umatilla in 1979 from Lucasville, Ohio. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant prior to her retirement. She was of Baptist Faith. Susie is survived by her Son, Wyatt (Twila) Lewis, Umatilla, FL; Sister, Shirley (Michael) Stambaugh of Lucasville, OH,...

Dannie J. Cordle

Dannie J. Cordle

Nov 28, 2023

Dannie J. Cordle, 72, of Eustis, FL passed away on November 28, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, FL after a short battle with cancer. He was born on January 6, 1951 in Defuniak Springs, FL. Dannie, known for his sense of humor and work ethic like no other, was a lively individual who cherished his family and embraced life....

Anita Josephine Combes

Anita Josephine Combes

Nov 27, 2023

Anita Josephine Combes, 94, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Born to the late Martin & Marie (Gorman) McCormack in Rockville Centre, New York, she moved to Mount Dora in 2016. She was a Lab Technician before she retired and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Anita is survived by her...

Theodore "Ted" Mackey Jr.

Theodore "Ted" Mackey Jr.

Nov 16, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Mackey, Jr., 75, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born and raised in Leesburg, Florida, he graduated in 1967 from Carver Heights High School (The Fighting Trojans) in Leesburg. Ted was a Lieutenant with the Lake County Sheriff's Office working mostly in corrections. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Mackey, Tavares, FL; 2 daughters,...

Luis Alberto Gomez Perez

Luis Alberto Gomez Perez

Nov 12, 2023

Luis Alberto Gomez Perez, 44, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, he moved to Mount Dora in 1997 from Texas. He was a Metal Fabricator. Luis is survived by his wife of 22 years, Maria M. Gomez of Mount Dora, FL; 2 twin-daughters, Aulani Gomez and Illiana Gomez of Mount Dora, FL;...

Marlis Smith

Marlis Smith

Nov 11, 2023

Marlis Smith, 85, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Born in Heggen, Germany, she moved to Grand Island in 1971 from Long Island, New York. She was a Self-Employed Beautician and was of Lutheran Faith. She is survived by Husband, Jack P. Smith of Grand Island, FL; Son, Michael H. Smith of Winter Garden, FL; Daughter,...

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