Local Florida Obituaries
Maurine T. Jewell
Mar 18, 2018
Maurine T. Jewell, 80, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Bond, Kentucky, she moved to Hudson, Florida from Maimisburg, Ohio and moved to Leesburg in 2013. She was a Logistician for the US Government, Maurine loved gardening, sewing, reading, traveling and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Dexter F. Jewell, Tavares, FL; daughter, Bobbette Y....
Juanita E. Talmage
Mar 12, 2018
Juanita E. Talmage, 85, of Eustis, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Born in Baxley, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Daytona, FL. She was Owner and Operator of Talmage Insurance Agency from 1974 - 1999. Juanita was an alumnus of Leadership of Lake County, and served on the Auctioneers Board of Florida. She was a member of...
Margaret "Margie" P. Newman
Mar 11, 2018
Margaret P. "Margie" Newman, 73, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, she moved to Mount Dora in 1947 from Pennsylvania. Margie was a graduate of the Eustis High School class of 1962. She loved St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and dedicated 36 years of her life by faithfully serving as...
Glen Edward Larson
Mar 7, 2018
Glen Edward Larson, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Central Florida in 1994, He was an Owner and Operator of Glen's Fair Auto Repair of Eustis and he enjoyed gardening. Glen is survived by his Wife, Debra "Glenda" Larson of Umatilla, FL, Son, Chester Larson of Milton, WI; Daughter, Carmen...
Lillian G. Swaba
Mar 6, 2018
Lillian G. Swaba, 88, of Deland, FL formerly of Mid-Florida Lakes, Leesburg, FL passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she moved to Florida in 1981 from Milwaukee, WI. She was a Homemaker and enjoyed Crossword Puzzles, Bingo, and her cats. Lillian is predeceased by her Husband, Frank F. Swaba; Brother, Frank Connors; and Sister, Betty Divelbiss....
Josephine Garofono
Mar 5, 2018
Josephine Garofono, 85, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Val Guarnera, Sicily, Italy she moved to Mount Dora in 2000 from Altamonte Springs, Florida. She was an assembly worker for Siemans, a member of both the Italian-American Club and St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mount Dora. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack...
Rodney L. Pratt
Mar 5, 2018
Rodney L. Pratt, 88, of Altoona, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, he moved to Altoona in 1992 from Bristol, Connecticut. He was a water pollution control plant technician for the city of Bristol, CT. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Pratt of Altoona, FL; son, Samuel A. (Barbara) Pratt of Lady...
Diandra N. Krause
Mar 3, 2018
Diandra N. Krause, 35, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a life long resident of Lake County. She was a telephone sales representative and a restoration artist selling her shabby chic finds. Diandra enjoyed photography and arts and crafts. She is survived by her Mother and Step Father, Karen and...
Kenneth Emmett Shroyer II
Mar 1, 2018
Kenneth Emmett Shroyer II (Kenny) age 42. Tavares, FL. August 4, 1975-March 1, 2018. Born in Cincinnati, OH. Beloved son of Kenneth and Carla (Janson) Shroyer, Sr., brother of Amber Shroyer Schmitt (Shawn) and Dr. Lindsay Shroyer, Uncle of Easton and Cooper, grandson of Bernard and Janet Janson, Sr. and the late Alva and Mary Jean Shroyer. Visitation Saturday, March...
Joan Rita McDonald
Feb 28, 2018
Joan Rita (O’Connor) McDonald of Leesburg, FL passed away on February 28, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Donald who predeceased her. Born and raised in Boston, MA. She worked for many years at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Boston and Hingham, MA until she retired. Joan and her husband spent much of their vacation time...
Harriette E. Truman
Feb 27, 2018
Harriette Elizabeth Thigpun Truman, 75, of Ocala, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she moved to Central Florida from Lakemoor, IL in 2010. Harriette and her deceased husband: Allen C. Truman lived at Altoona, FL from 1974-1982 following Allen's retirement from the U.S. Navy. She was a retired hairdresser and of the Christian faith. Harriette was...
Toni Sue Caddell
Feb 25, 2018
Toni Sue Caddell, 63, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, she moved to New Smyrna Beach in the late 1980"s from Tavares, Florida. Toni was a graduate of Tavares High School class of 1972. She was a Medical Secretary and was a member of the Edgewater Alliance Church, Edgewater, FL. She...
Regina Michelle Bamber
Feb 24, 2018
Regina Michelle Bamber, 49, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 2001 from Crystal River, FL. She is survived by her Son, Steven Robert Bamber of Eustis, FL; Daughter, Sarah Bamber of Eustis, FL; Sister, Denise Zallen of Mount Dora, FL; Brother, Jerald M. Zallen of Mount Dora,...
Rose Reedy Kirkland
Feb 22, 2018
Rose Reedy Kirkland, of Whitesburg, Kentucky, wife of F. Paul Kirkland departed this life for her heavenly home on Thursday, February 22 at the Northpoint Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born May 20, 1928 in Amburgey, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Emery and Arminda Reedy. Mrs. Kirkland was a housewife and dedicated mother. She was an...
Philip Lee Kennedy
Feb 22, 2018
Philip Lee Kennedy, 78, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Portland, Maine to George and Barbara (Mallar) Kennedy and was raised in South Portland. He moved to Florida in 1998 from South Portland, Maine. He was a commercial fisherman and truck driver. Philip enjoyed painting landscapes, hunting, woodworking and...
Kenneth C. Quist
Feb 21, 2018
Kenneth C. Quist, 72, of Grand island, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Born in Holden, Massachusetts, He was an owner of Weldtec gas supplies in Auburn, MA and a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Kenneth was a graduate of Worcester State College with a Masters plus Degree in Education. He was an avid golfer and retired...
Terry Earll
Feb 20, 2018
Terry Earll, 83, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares, Florida in 2001 from Manassas, Virginia. He was a Master Locksmith & Safe Technician, was a member of the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA), Safe and Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA), the Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite and the Bay Street Baptist Church,...