Local Florida Obituaries
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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....
