Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Mara June Folsom

Mara June Folsom

Apr 24, 2020

Mara June Folsom, 63, of Groveland, FL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. Born in Tampa, Florida, she moved to Groveland in January 2020 from Clermont. She was a Social Worker working for the Florida Department of Children and Families prior to her retirement. Mara was a member of the First Baptist Church of Montverde. She enjoyed working with children...

Donald L. Kopp

Donald L. Kopp

Apr 23, 2020

Donald L. Kopp, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Leesburg in 1984 from Covington, Kentucky. He was a Corrections Officer. Donald served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Alexandra (James) Graban, Leesburg, FL, Erica (Glenn) Shaw, Smyrna, TN, April Labato, Merritt Island, FL,...

Edward Lee Rose

Edward Lee Rose

Apr 22, 2020

Edward Lee Rose Sr., 81, of Sorrento, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Born in Florence, SC, he moved to Sorrento in 1974 from Hialeah, Florida. He was a Construction Superintendent and was of Protestant Faith. Edward is survived by his Son, Michael Edward Rose (Kristine) of Tampa, FL; Daughters, Dawn Gunger (Charles) of Sorrento, FL, and Rhonda Poston...

Bonnie Louise Legare

Bonnie Louise Legare

Apr 20, 2020

Bonnie Louise Legare, 77, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Born in Barre, Vermont, she was a nurse. Bonnie is survived by her son, David U. Legare, Mount Dora, FL and daughter, Deidra M. Legare, San Luis Obispo, CA. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Philip S. Harmer

Philip S. Harmer

Apr 20, 2020

Philip S. Harmer, 79, of Eustis, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 2015 from Tabernacle, NJ . He was a Carpenter prior to his retirement. Philip, is survived by his Daughter, Tracy McCurry of Egg Harbor City, NJ; Son, Gregory Harmer of New Jersey; and by 4 grandchildren, Gregory Harmer, James...

Mary Kathleen Beland

Mary Kathleen Beland

Apr 18, 2020

of The Villages, FL, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she moved to The Villages in 2006 from Miami, Florida. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduating in 1974, working as an MRA Auditor until retirement in 2017. Kathleen was a very devoted Christian and was...

Donald Charles Abel

Donald Charles Abel

Apr 18, 2020

Donald Charles Abel, 86, of Tavares, left this world on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Don was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, but lived in Tavares for 41 years. Don led an extraordinary life. As a young man, Don traveled the world as a Navy photographer. He captured some of his most dramatic images while serving in Korea and Vietnam....

Ruth Anne Smith

Ruth Anne Smith

Apr 15, 2020

Ruth Anne Smith, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born August 3, 1956 in Washington, DC, she moved to Umatilla in 2003 from College Park, FL. Ruth loved hunting and was a member of the Piney Woods Creek Hunt Club of Luverne, AL. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gregory Smith of Umatilla, FL;...

Jans Rawls-Canell

Jans Rawls-Canell

Apr 14, 2020

Jans Rawls-Canell, 75, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 1990 from Jacksonville, Florida. She was a social worker with Child Protective Services and was a member of St. Edward's Episcopal Church, Mount Dora. Jans is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Canell, Leesburg, FL; 2 sons, Scott (Marion) Miller,...

Phyllis R. Giles

Phyllis R. Giles

Apr 11, 2020

Phyllis R. Giles, 90, of Eustis, FL, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to her parents, James and Martha Valluzzi. Phyllis is predeceased by he husband, Albert W. Giles. She is survived by her Daughter, Donna J. Wilhan of Justice, IL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Joseph "Joey" Michael Sabatini

Joseph "Joey" Michael Sabatini

Apr 10, 2020

Joseph "Joey" Michael Sabatini, 33, of Eustis, FL, passed away Friday, April 10th, 2020. Born in Smithtown, NY in 1986, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from East Northport, NY. Joey was a chef specializing in Italian cuisine. He was the recipient of Zagat's "2015 30-Under-30 Best Chefs in Denver, CO." Joey's three passions in life were in order: Family,...

Mae K. Isgett

Mae K. Isgett

Apr 8, 2020

Mae K. Isgett, 88, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Born in Prentiss, North Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 1945 from Prentiss. She was a Bookkeeper for Honey Transport/Bestway Refrigerated Service and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Mae is survived by her son, Wendell A. (Myra) Ledford, Eustis, FL; step-son, Robert (Carol) Isgett,...

Lois L. Carr

Lois L. Carr

Apr 7, 2020

Lois L. Carr, 85, of Leesburg, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Born in Dermott, Arkansas, she moved to Leesburg in 2016 from Manalapan, New Jersey. She was a Data Controller working for Siemens Medical prior to her retirement. Lois is survived by her Daughters, Susan Avedisian of Ponte Vedra, FL, Deborah Nash of Ponte Vedra, FL, Mary Russomano...

John Joseph Murphy

John Joseph Murphy

Apr 7, 2020

John Joseph Murphy, 93, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility. John was born February 7, 1927 to Martin and Anna (Harkins) Murphy. He was preceded in death by both parents. John served 2 years in the United States Army during WWII. He was honorably discharged as a...

Daniel E. Ellis Jr.

Daniel E. Ellis Jr.

Apr 6, 2020

Daniel E. EllisJr., 85, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he moved to Leesburg in 1989 from Plymouth, MA. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for Lake Yale Treatment Associates, a past President of the Larks (R.C. Flying Club) and the Board of Directors for Lake Yale Estates. Daniel was a member of First Assembly...

Vernon Cannaday

Vernon Cannaday

Apr 5, 2020

Vernon Cannaday, 89, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born in Helen, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 1963 from Mount Dora, Florida. He worked and retired from Lake County School Board as a printer. Vernon was a member and former Deacon at Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. He loved to square dance and loved to fish....

Joseph "Joe" Amendolara

Joseph "Joe" Amendolara

Apr 4, 2020

Jiuseppi “Joe” Amendolara, 92, of Umatilla Florida, passed away on the morning of Saturday April 4th 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 7th, 1927 and raised in Hollis, NY, by his parents, Frederick and Angelina Amendolara, hard working Italian immigrants. A life-long owner, trainer, and rider of horses, Joe’s first interactions with...

Cleveland Lee White

Cleveland Lee White

Apr 3, 2020

Cleveland Lee White, 71, of Altoona, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Born in Pahokee, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1965 from Jacksonville, Florida. He worked as a handyman. Lee attended First Church of God, Eustis, was a member of the Umatilla Eagles. He loved racing, mudding, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Justin Lee White,...

Franklin Frederick Wallbrown

Franklin Frederick Wallbrown

Apr 2, 2020

Franklin Frederick Wallbrown from Columbus, Ohio born May 19, 1961 died at age 58 on April 2, 2020 in Leesburg Florida. Franklin was always a curious and intelligent child, he was capable of doing most anything he put his mind to. He held different jobs over the years and was very hard-working. Predeceased by his Grandparents, Cecil and Erma Bolin,...

Billie Jean Baker

Billie Jean Baker

Mar 30, 2020

Billie Jean Baker, 46, of Ocala, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, she moved to Ocala in 2005 from Key West, Florida. Billie is survived by her husband, Douglas Baker; 2 sons, Frank Cassity, Jr., Douglas Baker, Jr.; 2 daughters, Julie Diaz, Jessica Baker; 3 sisters, Ann Steedly, Tammie Placencia, Debbie Collins; mother - Beverly...