Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Janice Ann Richter

Janice Ann Richter

Jan 2, 2020

Janice Ann Richter, 65, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Janice worked for many years for Waterman Village as a housekeeper. She is survived by her 2 sons, Shannon C. Richter, Eustis, FL, Chris Richter, Umatilla, FL; daughter, Teresa Richter, Hickory, NC; 3 brothers, Thomas Lee...

Beau Bradley Baumann

Beau Bradley Baumann

Jan 1, 2020

Beau Bradley Baumann, 25, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He attended Eustis Public Schools, graduating in 2013. Beau worked most recently in construction as a pipe layer, but his love for helping others and fishing is what he was truly passionate about. He is survived...

Carol A. Reems

Carol A. Reems

Dec 31, 2019

Carol Reems, 60, of Belleview, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, she moved to Belleview in 2014 from Clayton, Georgia. She was a Branch Manager and Market Lender at BB&T Bank in The Villages, FL and was of Christian faith. Carol loved traveling and spending free time with her family. She is survived by her...

Samuel E. Luellen

Samuel E. Luellen

Dec 30, 2019

Samuel Elton Luellen, 89, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Born in Fairfax, Missouri, he moved to Grand Island in 1969 from El Paso, Texas. He was a Electronics Supervisor for the United States Postal Service and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his Wife, Anna Elizabeth Luellen of Grand Island, FL, Son, Don...

Jerome B. Stauffacher

Jerome B. Stauffacher

Dec 29, 2019

Jerome Blair Stauffacher, 69, of Astor, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin but was a resident of Astor, FL later in life and was Salesman in Agricultural Products. He is survived by his Son, Heath Stauffacher of Platteville, WI, Son, Eric Stauffacher of Blue Mounds, WI, Son, Jedediah Stauffacher of Darlington, WI, Daughter, Julie...

David Moore

David Moore

Dec 29, 2019

David Moore, 64, of Apopka, FL passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born in Geneva, New York on October 19, 1955, he moved to Central Florida in 1972. He was a career nurseryman and spent his first 42 years at White Sand Nurseries and most recently was happy to join the Halo Plant family in Sorrento. David was a member...

Bernice A. Wilkinson

Bernice A. Wilkinson

Dec 26, 2019

All services will be held in Illinois.

Sheila Roseanne Hardin

Sheila Roseanne Hardin

Dec 23, 2019

Sheila Roseanne Hardin, 67, of Palm Bay, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Born in Columbus, Georgia, she moved to Brevard County in the early 1980's. She was a homemaker. Roseanne is survived by her son, Joseph Earl Allen, III, Melbourne, FL; daughter, Delicia Dawn Johnson, Fayetteville, NC; mother, Dorothy Stubbs, Eustis, FL; brother, Richard Stubbs, Savannah, GA; 2 sisters,...

Sandra Kay Swartz

Sandra Kay Swartz

Dec 23, 2019

Sandra Kay “Cookie” Swartz, 77, of Waxahachie, TX, passed away unexpectedly following a massive stroke on Monday, December 23, 2019 while ‘snowbirding’ in Eustis FL. Cookie was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to her late parents, Homer D. and Edith M. McMurray. After living in six states during her adult life, she moved to Waxahachie in 2017 from Tobaccoville, NC. She...

Patrick Oliver Koehler

Patrick Oliver Koehler

Dec 19, 2019

Patrick Oliver Koehler, 69, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to Hollywood, Florida, where he spent his childhood years, and moved to Lake County, Florida in 1976. He was a general sales manager in the automotive industry during his career. Patrick is survived by his Wife of 44 years, Nancy J. Koehler...

George William Host III

George William Host III

Dec 18, 2019

George William Host, III, 79, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in 2004 from Weston, West Virginia. He was a Certified Nursing Assistant. George is survived by his girlfriend, Cheryl A. Spiker, Leesburg, FL; son, Jay Host, West Union, WV; 4 daughters, Peggy Host, Buckhannan, WV, Melanie Sharp, Allentown,...

Christine M. Green

Christine M. Green

Dec 18, 2019

Christine M. Green, 78, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Born in Caryville, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 1954 from Bonifay, FL. She attended United Faith Assembly of God, Leesburg. Christine is predeceased by her Husband, Harvey Green; Son, Michael Ray Green; Daughter, Donna Lynn Green; 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her...

Angela Grace Hogan

Angela Grace Hogan

Dec 16, 2019

Angela Grace Hogan, 52, of Eustis, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Born in Ocala, Florida, she has lived in Central Florida for most of her life and briefly in North Carolina. Angela is a member of the Lake Haven Church of Eustis. She enjoyed country and Gospel music. Angela also enjoyed watching her game shows, especially the Wheel of...

Joshua David Dwayne Johnson

Joshua David Dwayne Johnson

Dec 14, 2019

Joshua David Dwayne Johnson, 30, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. Born in RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, he was a life long resident of Ocala, FL and moved to the Eustis area in 2019. He was a 2007 graduate of Forest High School, Ocala, FL and attended theCross. Joshua loved his family, motorcycling, blue skies, perfect weather and...

Sandra M. Schock

Sandra M. Schock

Dec 14, 2019

Sandra M. Schock, 69, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. Born in South River, New Jersey, she moved to Apopka in 1983 from Lake Shawnee, New Jersey. She was a secretary with the US Civil Service. Sandra is survived by her son, Ryan & Christina Schock, Oviedo, FL; brother, Tony & Nancy Simms, South Plainfield, NJ; 2 granddaughters,...

Robert Terry Tingley

Robert Terry Tingley

Dec 14, 2019

Robert Terry Tingley, 80, of Sorrento, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lewis & Martha Tingley, he moved to the Central Florida area in 1970 from Groton, Connecticut. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Mount Dora. Robert served his country during Vietnam and retired from the US Navy after more than...

Jacob David Stracka

Jacob David Stracka

Dec 14, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Jacob David Stracka, one month shy of his 30th birthday, most beloved son of Niki and Dave, passed away peacefully at home on December 14th, 2019. Jacob was born in Rockford, Illinois on January 20th, 1990, spending many years there, touching many people’s lives. Even though Jacob’s chronic health issues interfered...

Gertrude B. Green

Gertrude B. Green

Dec 13, 2019

Gertrude B. Green, 94, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born in Roseville, Michigan to the late Stanley B. and Hazel Bozyk. Prior to her retirement Gertrude was an office manager for a construction company. Gertrude is predeceased by her Husband, James Carlton Green and by her Daughter and Son-in-Law Margaret Ann and Jim Rapalje, She...

Adela L. Hill

Adela L. Hill

Dec 13, 2019

Adela L. Hill, 87, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. Born in Panama to the late George & Louise Franklet, she grew up in Bradenton, FL. She graduated from Manatee High School as a member of the National Honor Society in 1949. Adela attended Nursing School at Catholic University in Washington, DC where she met her late husband,...

Martha M. Dudley

Martha M. Dudley

Dec 10, 2019

Martha M. Dudley, 92, of Paisley, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she moved to Paisley in 2015 from Tampa, FL. Martha was a banker prior to her retirement. She enjoyed tap dancing, round dancing, sewing, and gardening. She was Southern Baptist in faith. Martha is the last of her 12 brothers and sisters that have...