Local Florida Obituaries
Margie Marie Bridgewater
Sep 12, 2019
Margie Marie Bridgewater 88, of Tavares, Florida passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019. Born in Camner, Kentucky, on September 17, 1930, she relocated to Florida in 1962. She is predeceased by her husband, James W Jim Bridgewater Sr.; her parents, J.F. and Trannie Elizabeth Hatcher; brothers Pete, Dick and Charles Hatcher. She is survived by her son, James W Bridgewater...
Rose Marie Rutz
Sep 11, 2019
Rose Marie Rutz, 70, of Webster, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Born in Tecumseh, Michigan, she moved to Central Florida in 1982 from Cement City, Michigan. She was a Homemaker and a Patriot. She was member of Lake Haven Church of Eustis, FL. She enjoyed crafts and cooking hobbies. Rosie;s favorite color is Lavender and her favorite transportation Rosie's...
Vito Joseph Pellitteri
Sep 10, 2019
Vito Joseph Pellitteri, 80, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he moved to Florida in 1973 from New Jersey. He retired from law enforcement, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Vito was a member of St. Edwards Episcopal Church of Mount Dora, VFW of Mount Dora. He Enjoyed Bowling, Fishing, Western Movies and...
Jose Jesus Hernandez
Sep 9, 2019
Jose Jesus Hernandez, 92, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. Born in Queretaro, Mexico, he moved to Eustis in 2014 after living most of his life in Wauchula, Florida. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Jose is survived by his son, Luis Navarro, Apopka, FL; 6 daughters, Juana Navarro, Bowling Green,...
Eileen A. Buckley
Sep 8, 2019
Eileen A. Buckley, 65, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 2015 from Holbrook, New York. She worked at a grocery store as a meat wrapper. Eileen loved gardening and was catholic. She is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Buckley, Leesburg, FL; son, Ronald J. Buckley, Jr., Mastic,...
Tony Tillman
Sep 6, 2019
Tony Tillman, 77, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, he moved to Leesburg in 1982 from Norfolk, Virginia. He owned and operated Tillman's Enterprises, of Eustis and Tillman's Custom Fabrication, of Tavares. Tony was a member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge #65 of Umatilla, and was a member of the York...
Mr. Carroll L. Adams
Sep 5, 2019
Mr. Carroll L. Adams, 75, of North Emeralda Island Road, Leesburg passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was a native of Waterville, Maine and moved to Central Florida in 1966 from Fairfield, Maine. Mr. Adams was a long-time automotive parts manager and sales representative and loved automobiles and pickup trucks. He loved all NASCAR racing...
Mildred B. Tyler
Sep 5, 2019
Mildred B. Tyler, 94, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born in Clearwater, Florida, she moved to Tavares in 1997 after living in Troy, Alabama since 1975. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Mildred is survived by her 2 sons, James C. (Jan) Tyler, Eustis, FL, Dennis R. (Linda) Tyler,...
Irma Oeth Morgan
Sep 5, 2019
Irma Oeth Morgan, 87, of Tavares, Florida passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on February 29, 1932. She moved to Tavares in 1959 from Evansville, Indiana. She started her career as the Secretary to the Principal of the Mt. Dora High School, in Mt. Dora, Florida. She then went to work in Business Administration...
Mark Allen Housser
Sep 3, 2019
Mark Allen Housser, 58, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he moved to Central Florida 30 years from New York. He was a Lineman with Comcast prior to his retirement. Mark enjoyed music and collection gnomes. He is survived by his 3 Daughters, Amanda Hounihan of TN, Kimberly A. Buss...
Vivian J. Gates
Aug 29, 2019
Vivian J. Gates, 91, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, she moved to Florida in 1992 from Strongsville, Ohio. She was a Head Cashier with Kroger Grocery prior to her marriage. She devoted her generous life to her family as a diligent wife and homemaker. Vivian’s family and friends remember her for her...
Andrew Steven Baumgartner
Aug 28, 2019
Andrew Steven Baumgartner was one in a million, at the ripe age of 26 Andy left this world for a bigger and better adventure on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born and raised in Central Florida. He was one of 4. He loved everything that made life worth living. From hiking, to fishing, riding his Harley, to chilling at home with...
William Stephen Moore III
Aug 26, 2019
William Steve Moore III, "The Governor", 69, of Winter Park, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Bayport, LI, New York, he moved to Central Florida in 2010 from Panama City Beach, Florida. Steve worked for Lake Jem Farms, Mount Dora as the Golf & Sports Field Director and was a member of Ducks Unlimited, the Central Florida Sports...
Clara M. Hewett
Aug 26, 2019
Clara M. Hewett, 91, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Lafayette, Tennessee, she moved to Grand Island in 1970 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was the kitchen manager at First Baptist Church, Eustis for many years. Clara was a member of Grand Island Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Mike Hewett, Eustis, FL;...
Dennis Ray Sutherland Sr.
Aug 25, 2019
Dennis Ray Sutherland, Sr., 71, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Miami after being diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. He voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in the Vietnam War. He was a volunteer at Gray Fire Department. After retiring from Roadway Trucking Company, he and his wife moved to Dunnellon, Florida...
James Alan Meeks
Aug 24, 2019
James Alan Meeks, 63, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born in Winter Park, Florida, he graduated from Ocoee High School with the class of 1974. He lived most of his entire life in the Central Florida area. Alan owned & operated Common Sense Heating & Air in Clermont. He is survived by his wife, Audrey P. Meeks,...
George Jackson Barker
Aug 24, 2019
George Jackson Barker, 90, died in his Mount Dora, Florida home on Saturday, August 24 of heart failure. He was a retired U.S. Air Force pilot and commercial airline pilot. After his retirement, Mr. Barker built from scratch and flew an open cockpit biplane. He also built and restored several boats. An avid sports fan, Mr. Barker rooted for his...
Jack Watkins
Aug 22, 2019
Jack Watkins, 90, of Umatilla formerly of Orlando, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Born in Tarkio, Missouri, he moved to Florida in 1964 from Sedalia, Missouri. He was a heavy equipment operator prior to his retirement and he was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Eustis and a member of the Shriners. Jack was also a long-standing...
Karen Jane Ryan
Aug 19, 2019
Karen Jane (O’Hara) Ryan, 74 of Mount Dora died, August 19, 2019. Born on January 13, 1945, Karen lived a joyful life as a mother, sister and best friend. She will be missed by many. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Ryan; daughter, Meaghan Ryan; sister, Mary Lou Bell; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. In lieu of flowers,...
