Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Eva Marianna Uhlich

Eva Marianna Uhlich

Sep 27, 2018

Eva Marianna Uhlich, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born in Berlin, Germany, she moved to Leesburg in 2005 from New York. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Bethaney Lutheran Church and active with the Homeowners Association of Legacy at Leesburg. Eva was predeceased by her husband Horst Adolph Uhlich in 2013. She...

Nicola L. Eary

Nicola L. Eary

Sep 25, 2018

Nicola L. Eary, 72, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in West Virginia, she moved to Eustis in the1990's from Henderson, NC. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis. She is survived by Husband, Bob "B.T." Toms of Eustis, FL; Niece, Cyndi (Robert) Branson of Charleston, WV; Great Niece, Sarina Branson of Charleston,...

Joseph T. Piazza

Joseph T. Piazza

Sep 25, 2018

Joseph Thomas Piazza, Sr., 84, of Sorrento, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in Freeport, L.I., NY, he moved to Sorrento in 1973 from Long Island, New York. He was a Semi-Truck Driver prior to his retirement. Joseph also served in the U.S. Army Tank Division during Korea. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and tinkering with old and antique cars....

Eldina Heinrich

Eldina Heinrich

Sep 23, 2018

Eldina Heinrich, 92, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born near Streeter, North Dakota to Fred and Eva (Stotz) Flemmer, and was raised on the family farm near Streeter. She graduated from Sheyenne River Academy, a secondary boarding school near Harvey, North Dakota, in 1944. After teaching school for one year, Eldina married Arthur...

Ruth Janice McKeeby

Ruth Janice McKeeby

Sep 18, 2018

Ruth Janice McKeeby, 78, of Zellwood, FL passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born in Bradfordsville, Kentucky, she moved to Central Florida in 1995 from Kentucky. She traveled with her job as an administrative assistant working for United States Embassies all over the World. Ruth also served in the U.S Army prior to Vietnam. She was of Christian faith. When...

Natasha Hoffman

Natasha Hoffman

Sep 17, 2018

Natasha Hoffman, 35 of Tavares, Florida died Monday, September 17, 2018. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she moved to Tavares in 1993. Natasha graduated from Tavares High School in 2001 and attended the University of South Florida. She is survived by her mother, Polly Hoffman, New Carlisle, OH; 2brothers, Elliott Hoffman, Hong Kong, Jesse Hoffman, Winterfell, WA. She was preceded...

Ailsa Smith

Ailsa Smith

Sep 15, 2018

A. Ailsa Banfield Smith, age 95, of Leesburg, FL died September 15, 2018. Ailsa was born July 30, 1923, in St. George’s, Grenada, a beautiful small island in the West Indies. She met and married Walter L. Smith, of Potsdam, NY, in Trinidad, West Indies where he was serving in WWII and she was employed as a secretary for the...

Ursula M. Reber

Ursula M. Reber

Sep 14, 2018

Ursula M. Reber, 97, of Eustis, FL. passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. Born in Germany, she moved to Eustis in 1983 from Petoskey, MI. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, FL. Ursula in her younger years enjoyed both Square and Round Dancing. She is predeceased by her husband, Wayne L....

Denise D. Ayabarreno

Denise D. Ayabarreno

Sep 12, 2018

Denise D. Ayabarreno, Loving wife, mother of three children, sister and Aunt, age 55, of Eustis, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Hialeah, FL, she moved to Eustis in the 1990s from Orlando, FL. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, the Lake County Posse, and of the Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association. Denise...

John R. Lovett

John R. Lovett

Sep 12, 2018

John Robert Lovett, 83, of Mount Dora, FL passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Gainesville, FL, he moved to Central Florida in 1960 after completing his service in the U.S. Air Force. He was a service representative for Pitney Bowes an office equipment company after the military. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paisley....

Marie Pauline Cothron

Marie Pauline Cothron

Sep 12, 2018

Marie Pauline Cothron, 81, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Buffalo, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1969 from Orlando, Florida. She was a Homemaker, was a member of and was very involved with the Eustis First Assembly of God. She loved crafting, sewing, drawing and painting, she was very artistic. Marie volunteered a lot...

Marvin Russell Martin Jr.

Marvin Russell Martin Jr.

Sep 11, 2018

Marvin Russell Martin, Jr., 61, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Born in Roswell, New Mexico, he moved to Central Florida as a child. He was a Surveyor and worked with Matthews Hope of Winter Garden. He was also a life member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe in Chippewa, IN. He is survived by his 4 sons,...

Diahanne Carole Spooner

Diahanne Carole Spooner

Sep 1, 2018

Diahanne Carole Spooner, 54, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she moved to Lake County in 1991 from Massachusetts. She was Director of Compliance with Mid Florida Eye Surgery Center of Mount Dora. She loved the outdoors and long walks. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Diahanne is survived by her Daughters,...

Richard "Dick" Wayne Stover

Richard "Dick" Wayne Stover

Aug 28, 2018

Richard Wayne Stover, 82 of Eustis, FL transitioned to our Lord following 13 years of health battles. He was born to Dick and Hazel Stover of Berrien Springs, Michigan on September 5, 1936. He grew up on a fruit farm and worked along side his Dad before becoming a plumber. In 1990 Dick moved to FL where his career took...

Myrtle A. Bayse

Myrtle A. Bayse

Aug 26, 2018

Myrtle A. Bayse, 92, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Born in Bassfield, MS, she moved to Leesburg in 1978 from Columbia, MS. She was a Co-Owner of Bayse Janitor Supply with her Husband of 34 years, Bond M. Bayse. She was a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis, FL. Myrtle loved to travel...

Sherrie Lynn Kohnken

Sherrie Lynn Kohnken

Aug 24, 2018

Sherrie Lynn (Wright) Kohnken, 57, of Orlando, passed away on August 24, 2018 in Orlando, FL. Sherrie was born on July 14, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Wright and Patricia (Harrison) Chapman. Sherrie worked in sales and advertising for many years in Kentucky and in Florida. Left to cherish her memory is her brother; William “Bill” Wright...

Jolinda Camille Mosley

Jolinda Camille Mosley

Aug 23, 2018

Jolinda Camille Mosley, 70, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Born in Pelham, Georgia, she moved to Central Florida in 1950. She was a Hairdresser retired from Salon Therapy of Eustis. Jolinda is survived by her son, Darrell S. Davis, Fort Myers, FL, daughter, Angela R. (Tim) Smith, Eustis, FL; brother, Jerry Wayne Vick, Cooper, TX; sister, Elaine...

Carlene L. Tucker

Carlene L. Tucker

Aug 23, 2018

Carlene L. Tucker, 66, of Eustis, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Born in Coco Solo, Panama, she moved to Eustis in 2012 from Faith, North Carolina. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Carlene is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leonard T. Tucker, Eustis, FL;...

Jack Edward Bolderson Sr.

Jack Edward Bolderson Sr.

Aug 20, 2018

Jack E. Bolderson, Sr., 73, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved to Parry Sound, Canada as a child, and moved to Leesburg in 1962. He was a District Manager for a propane gas company, was a member of the First Baptist Church, Leesburg and attended the Church of God of Prophecy...

Matthew R. Montz

Matthew R. Montz

Aug 17, 2018

Matthew R. Montz, 35, of Eustis, was welcomed into Heaven, August 17, 2018. Born in Altamonte Springs, Florida, he was a lifelong central Florida resident. He is survived by his wife, Holly R. Montz, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, Christian Montz age 6, Austin Montz age 2; 2 brothers, Andrew Montz, Grand Island, FL, Chad Montz, Eustis, FL; father, Dale Montz,...