Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Patrick J. Falcone Jr.

Patrick J. Falcone Jr.

May 30, 2020

Patrick J. Falcone, Jr., 67, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, he moved to Leesburg in 1981 from Waterbury. He was a truck driver and was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church of Mount Dora, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Michele Falcone of Leesburg, FL; 2 sons,...

Paul F. Kellerman Jr.

Paul F. Kellerman Jr.

May 29, 2020

Paul F. Kellerman, Jr., 94, of Orlando, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. Born Axemann, Pennsylvania, he moved to Orlando in 2000 from Montgomery, Alabama. He was a Jack Hammer Operator and was of Christian faith. Paul honorably served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his 3 Sons, Steve Kellerman of Bellefonte, PA, Lawrence...

Charles Salai

Charles Salai

May 27, 2020

Charles Salai, 93, of Tavares, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. Born in Fairmont, WV, his family moved to their hometown in Slovakia shortly after his birth, returning back to WV when he was 9. English was his second language. Charles later served in the United States Navy before moving to Detroit where he met his wife, Eleonore. They...

Esther Aguilar

Esther Aguilar

May 23, 2020

Esther Aguilar, 100, of Eustis, FL, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. Born in San Antonio, Texas, to the late, Louis G. and Genevieve (De La Garza) Nerio. Loving mother of Tony (Sharon) Aguilar of Sterling Heights, MI, Trinidad (Tim) DeMan of Weirsdale, FL and Ignacia Louise (Kato) Curylo of Citrus Springs, FL and to the late Raul Aguilar of...

Tina L. Nagy

Tina L. Nagy

May 22, 2020

Tina Louise Nagy, 57, of Eustis, FL, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born and lived in Oxford, England, until she moved to Lake County in 1980. She was an Administrative Assistant with the State Attorney's Office. Tina enjoyed cruising with her husband, spending time with her daughter and had a passion for helping animals. She is survived...

Jeffrey Glenn Johnson

Jeffrey Glenn Johnson

May 20, 2020

Jeffrey Glenn Johnson, 63, formerly of Umatilla, FL passed away May 20, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO. He lived in Umatilla in the 1970's and attended Umatilla High School before moving to Texas. In keeping with his private nature we'll share this: "Jeff loved his career as a tool maker and having a U.S. Patent. He loved martial arts, Kempo...

Shereen G. Justice

Shereen G. Justice

May 15, 2020

Shereen Gail Justice, 72, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she moved tothe central Florida area about 40 years ago. She worked mostly as a commercial property manager. Shereen is survived by many loving family members and friends. Graveside services will be held at Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis on Friday, May 22, 2020...

Donald "Donnie" C. Spencer Jr.

Donald "Donnie" C. Spencer Jr.

May 15, 2020

Donald C. "Donnie" Spencer, 65, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora as a child from Ohio. He worked as a volunteer at the Eustis Fire Department, was also as a auto mechanic. He finished his time as a Truck Driver for Millers Trucking Co. Donnie was a member of:...

Barbara Anne Blais

Barbara Anne Blais

May 13, 2020

Barbara Anne Blais, 66, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she moved to Tavares in 1976 from Foxboro, Massachusetts. She was a clerk for the Lake County Health Department and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Eustis. Barbara is survived by her 2 sons, Jack Blais, Jr., Eustis, FL, Matthew W. Byrd, Crawfordville,...

Robert Thomas Bowden

Robert Thomas Bowden

May 13, 2020

Robert Thomas Bowden, 63, succumbed to throat cancer on May 13, 2020 in Sorrento, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, John Bowden and mother, Sarah Vaughn Bowden. He was born in Lansing, Michigan and grew up in Okemos, Michigan playing sports throughout middle school and high school until his senior year when he moved to Orlando, Florida....

Kenneth William Carpenter

Kenneth William Carpenter

May 11, 2020

Kenneth William Carpenter, 62, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was a Senior Vice President & Senior Trust Officer at United Southern Bank. Ken was actively involved in the local community. He was on the Board of Directors for AdventHealth Waterman, Board of Directors and...

Paul L. Hockenberry

Paul L. Hockenberry

May 10, 2020

Paul L. Hockenberry, 91, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 2014 from Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a telephone contract supervisor and was a member of the Cradock Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth serving the church as a deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Izaak...

Roberto Fernandez

Roberto Fernandez

May 10, 2020

Roberto Fernandez, 91, of the Bronx in NYC, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Mount Dora, FL. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he moved to Mount Dora in March 2020 from New York. He was a Teacher and Assistant Principal with the New York Board of Education. He taught in Primary Grade School and Junior High. He also taught...

Larry Elzie Givens

Larry Elzie Givens

May 10, 2020

Larry Elzie Givens, 73, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Eustis graduating from Eustis High School, Class of 1965. Larry served his country in the US Army. He worked as a parts manager for several car dealerships, including Creamons Chevrolet, Cecil Clark Chevrolet, Plaza Cadillac and Plaza Toyota,...

Jack Tichenor Jr.

Jack Tichenor Jr.

May 9, 2020

Jack Tichenor, Jr., 77, of Parrish, FL passed away at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. A native of Florida, Jack was born in Leesburg, growing up in Yalaha. After graduating from Leesburg High School, Jack went to Southern Technology Institute in Marietta, GA and received an AA degree in Mechanics. Jack went on to the...

Bobby Braswell

Bobby Braswell

May 9, 2020

Bobby Braswell, 65, of Eustis, went to his home in heaven to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1972. Bobby has been well known here in Lake County for selling literally thousands of used cars to people in this community. He owned and operated Braswell Auto...

Joaquin Ramon Perez

Joaquin Ramon Perez

May 5, 2020

Joaquin Ramon Perez, 60, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born in Manhattan, New York, he moved to Lake County in 1981 from Staten Island, NY. He was a Corrections Officer prior to his retirement. Joaquin Served in the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Navy and was proud of his service. Joaquin enjoyed working and teaching children...

Vera Adrine Wisnioski

Vera Adrine Wisnioski

May 2, 2020

Vera Andrine Wisnioski, 86, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. Born in Winchester, Massachusetts, she moved to Grand Island in 1990 from Athol, Massachusetts. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist Faith. She is survived by her Son, Douglas R. Wisnioski (Lt. Col. Ret., U.S. Army Special Forces), of Butler, TN. ; Loving Companion, Arthur...

Freddy G. Baxley

Freddy G. Baxley

May 1, 2020

Freddy G. Baxley was born on September 24, 1953 in Hartford, Alabama. He was the youngest child of William Baxley and Mildred Davis Baxley. In 1965, he moved with his parents to Umatilla, Florida to be near his brothers and their families. He was a 1971 graduate of Umatilla High School. On Valentine's Day 1976, he and Kathy Cox were...

Fleedia H. Nazworth

Fleedia H. Nazworth

Apr 27, 2020

Fleedia H. Nazworth, 77, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020. Born in Winter Park, Florida, she graduated from Winter Park High School in 1958. Fleedia moved to Sorrento in the1990's from Orlando, Florida. She was an administrative assistant and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mount Dora. She is survived by her son, Virgil Alan Nazworth...