Local Florida Obituaries
Daniel Frederick Seiter
Jan 1, 2021
Daniel Frederick Seiter, 63, of Eustis, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Born in Ontario, Canada, he moved to Florida as a child with his family. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran, a UCF Graduate, and prior to his retirement a warehouse manager. Dan was a man who was not afraid to speak his mind and stand up for his...
Loretta Aline Arnold
Dec 27, 2020
Loretta Aline Arnold passed away on December 27, 2020 after enduring complications following surgery. Loretta was born on May 21, 1944 in Ocala, FL to Walter Herman Fore and Lucy O’Berry Fore. She grew up in Central Florida and was a lover of most things outdoors. She was an accomplished water skier competing alongside world champions and some of her...
J. Eileen Leifer
Dec 27, 2020
J. Eileen Leifer, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 27, 2020. Born in Mogadore, OH, she was an accomplished pianist and a “Rosie the Riveter” at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Akron,OH, during World War II. Eileen was admitted into the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Museum, Richmond, CA, November, 2020. She married Paul Leifer,...
Sheila J. Crisp
Dec 27, 2020
Sheila was magic. A wild heart that sparkled until the end. She lived a full-throttle life—she loved to have a good time, wasn’t afraid to let her hair down—to party—to say Yes! Sheila gracefully battled cancer for 11 years. She fought hard. She spent the last decade in and out of remission — fending off lymphoma, breast cancer twice, ovarian...
Marjorie Cassella
Dec 21, 2020
Marjorie Cassella, 91, of Eustis, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Born in Sydney, Australia, she moved to Eustis in 1992 from Glendale, Arizona. She worked as an apartment manager prior to moving to Florida. She was Catholic. Marjorie is survived by her 3 sons, Joseph A. Cassella of Sparta, TN, Michael A. Cassella of Weirsdale, FL, Kerry M. Cassella,...
Anthony "Tony" Leonard Levesque
Dec 17, 2020
Anthony "Tony" Leonard Levesque, 69, of Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Miami, Florida, he was a lifelong Florida resident. He was an Electrical Engineer working in the Nuclear Power Industry. Tony served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a jack of trades, enjoyed working on cars, and enjoyed working with computers. He is...
James Michael "Jimmy" Miller
Dec 17, 2020
James Michael "Jimmy" Miller, 67, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Lake County Resident. He worked for Eustis Police Department in many different capacities for over 41 years and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Jimmy was an avid music lover and always enjoyed playing his...
George Earl Tompkins
Dec 16, 2020
George Earl Tompkins, 83, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born in Binghamton, New York, he moved to Leesburg in November of 2003, from Johnson City, NY. He was a Component Engineer working with IBM/Lockheed Martin prior to his retirement. George also retired from the United States Navy Reserves and he served in the US Army and...
John G. "Red" Lanier
Dec 15, 2020
John G. "Red" Lanier, 75, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a life-long Eustis resident that loved his family, his home and his community. He was a commercial truck driver by profession and was a member of First Assembly of God, Eustis. John was an avid motorcycle rider, being especially fond of...
Cecil W. Mann
Dec 14, 2020
Cecil W. Mann, 79, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Born in Sumterville, Florida, he moved to Grand Island in 1956 from Sumterville, Florida. He was a Truck Driver and was of Baptist Faith. Cecil served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed playing his guitar, loved country music and gospel, and he loved to...
Nobuko K. "Becky" Goshko
Dec 14, 2020
Nobuko K. "Becky" Goshko, 91, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she moved to Leesburg in 1981 from Chicago, Illinois. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. Nobuko is survived by her son, Frank G. Goshko, Rochelle, IL; daughter - Maude G. Partacz, Berwyn, IL; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Online Guestbook available at...
Edward J. Wihler
Dec 12, 2020
Edward J. Wihler, 75, of Mount Dora, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in 2011 from Crofton, Maryland. Ed was in the commercial glass industry for over 40 years, he then owned & operated his own company, Pyramid Glass for over 25 years. A man of many interests, he...
William K. Hillner
Dec 11, 2020
On Friday, December 11, 2020, William K. Hillner of Eustis, FL, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 77. Bill was born on November 23rd,1943 in Staten Island, New York to Karl and Lillian (Vincent) Hillner. He loved to entertain, and was active in the student union in college where he majored in Fun...
Richard Wayne Frisby Sr.
Dec 10, 2020
Richard Wayne Frisby Sr., 76, of Leesburg FL, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born in Clarkrange, Tennessee, he moved to Leesburg in 1957 from Tennessee. He was a diesel mechanic prior to his retirement. Richard served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, reading war and military novels, traveling, going on cruises, and he enjoyed...
Patricia Ann Carter
Dec 9, 2020
Patricia Ann Carter, 78, of Sorrento, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Mount Dora, Florida, she was a lifelong Lake County resident. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Patricia is survived by her son, Dean (Kelly) Carter, Oxford, FL; daughter, Renee Carter, Sorrento, FL; sister, May Farnham, Athens, TX; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Murdock, Hunter Carter; 4 great-grandchildren,...
Tommie L. Breedlove Sr.
Dec 5, 2020
Tommie L. Breedlove, Sr., 78, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved, to Eustis in 1977 from Downers Grove, Illinois. He owned & operated Storage Masters of Umatilla for the past 12 years. Tom previously drove a semi truck, owned and operated an auto repair business, and worked in construction. He enjoyed...
Casey Michael McFadden
Dec 5, 2020
Casey Michael McFadden, 61, of Sorrento, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Born in Kenitra, Morocco while his parents were stationed there, he grew up and has been a lifelong Central Florida Resident. He was a Test Engineer for Lockheed Martin and was a member of the American Legion #359 of Titusville, FL. Casey served in the US Navy during...
Stanley Broda
Dec 4, 2020
Stanley Broda, 85, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in the late 1980's from Warren, Michigan. He was a Millright in the Automotive Industry and served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his Sister, Patricia A. Young of Debary, Florida; nephew, Christopher Young of...
Eugene Anthony Ford
Dec 2, 2020
Eugene Anthony Ford, 63, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Born in Highland Park-Landover, Maryland, he worked in law enforcement as a policeman. Eugene served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ford, Germantown, MD. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Regina R. Aaberg
Dec 2, 2020
Regina R. Aaberg, 99, of Eustis, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Born in Buffalo, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1975 from Buffalo, New York. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Regina was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving during World War II. She is survived by her...
