Local Florida Obituaries
Joseph L. Girello
Aug 13, 2018
Joseph L. Girello, 51, of Leesburg, won his battle with cancer, on Monday, August 13, 2018, as he entered into the gates of heaven. Born in Houston, Texas, he moved to Leesburg in 1995 from Miami Lakes, Florida. He was a truck driver for Pepsi Cola. Joe had many passions in life from hunting and fishing to coaching his girls...
William Mustacaron
Aug 9, 2018
William Mustacaron, 102, of Saint Petersburg, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts to Earnest and Beatrice Mustacaron. He was a bartender by trade and served in the National Guard during WWII. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Grace M. Shook
Aug 7, 2018
Grace Shook, age 86, of Eustis, FL went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2018. She was born in Elmhurst, New York to the late Herman and Minnie Stein. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Eustis and was a member of the choir for over forty years. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Elizabeth)...
Robert Anthony Whitney
Aug 6, 2018
Robert Anthony Whitney, 52, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Robert sustained injuries and his death was instantaneous while he was involved in a multi-vehicle car accident on US Highway 441 in Mount Dora. He is survived by Daughter, Marissa Danby-Whitney; Brothers, Joseph and Donald Whitney; Longtime Partner/Companion, Louis Toepel; and by many extended family and...
John Winslow
Aug 5, 2018
John Winslow, 88, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to the Golden Triangle area in 1986 from Cleveland. He was a Teacher and taught at Eustis Middle School from 1986 through 1995. John was a member of the Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, FL. John was a great handyman, and worked...
Clyde "C.J." Jewel Arnold
Aug 3, 2018
Clyde Jewel Arnold (C.J.) of Grand Island, FL passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. C.J. was born July 31, 1939 to Meryl Eliza Graybeal Arnold and Milburn Felix Arnold of Halls Crossroads in Tenn. where he grew up and attended Salem Baptist Church, and was graduated from Halls High School, Class of 1957. During C.J.’s career with F.W. Woolworth Co.,...
Irene Ann Vatter-Waller
Aug 1, 2018
Irene Ann Dennis (Waller) Vatter, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Tavares, FL, surrounded by several of her children. She was born March 5, 1928 in Columbus Ohio to the late Fred Dennis and Eleanor Dennis. She is survived by her children: Terri (Jerry) Lane, Tampa FL; David (Mandy) Vatter, Eustis FL; Jo Ellen “Jodie” (Joe)...
George Joseph Speranzo
Aug 1, 2018
George Joseph Speranzo, 67, of Deltona, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Born in Queens, NY, he moved to Deltona in 1980 from Altamonte Springs, FL. George was a General Contractor working in both residential and commercial construction. George was a drummer and he performed in many bands since his youth and loved classic rock music. He loved the...
Donald Carl Burianek
Jul 28, 2018
Donald Carl Burianek, 81, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to Florida in 1979. He was a Printer for many years before his retirement. He was also a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Don was a proud member of the US Navy, having served on the USS...
Lisa Dianne Jones
Jul 23, 2018
Lisa Dianne Jones, 52, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. Born in Apopka, Florida, she was a life long resident of Central Florida. Lisa is survived by her: Mother, Gloria McCullough, Daughter, Amanda Horne, Daughter, Brooke Mayfield, Son, Jordan Caraway, Daughter, Skylar Lambert, Brother, Robert McCullough, Sister, Tamara Rossi of Rockledge, FL and 6 Grandchildren: Halle, Tristan,...
Thomas Ryan
Jul 16, 2018
Thomas Ryan, 91, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, he moved back to Leesburg in 2018 after living here from 1977-2005. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and became a skilled Dye Setter after his time in the service. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic...
Leo Walker
Jul 11, 2018
Leo Walker, 82, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Born in Deland, Florida, he moved to Lake County in 1968. He founded Walker Pools in 1968 and operated until his retirement in 2008. Leo was a former member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Club, and AMVETS of Eustis, and of the Jaycees of Tavares. Leo served...
Aurio Cuevas
Jul 11, 2018
Aurio Cuevas, 60, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Born in Manhattan, New York, he moved to Eustis in 2001 from Staten Island, New York. He was a Head Custodian at Eustis Middle School and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Aurio is survived by his wife, Adaeze Ukwu Cuevas, Eustis, FL;...
Patricia Ann Gamain
Jul 5, 2018
Patricia Ann Gamain, 75, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, July 05, 2018. Born in Durban, South Africa she moved to Tavares in 1985 from France. Patricia was a Homemaker and enjoyed knitting, cleaning and gardening. She is survived by her: Son, Philippe (Heidi) Gamain of Eustis, FL; Daughter, Yvette (Charles) Green of Eustis, FL; Brother David Prentice; and Grandchildren, Benton...
Tracy Alan Richards
Jul 5, 2018
Tracy Alan Richards, 55, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. Born in West Concord, Massachusetts, he moved to Central Florida in the late 1980's from Virginia. He was a Draftsman by trade. Tracy enjoyed music, he liked to play the guitar and sing; he also enjoyed cooking and wood working. He loved his cats. Tracy is survived by...
Bonita Adair Miller
Jun 29, 2018
Bonita Adair Miller, 75, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she moved to Grand Island in 2008 from England. She was a Minister and was a member of The Church at Whistling Pines. Bonita is survived by her husband of 55 years, Roger D. Miller, Grand Island, FL; 2 sons, Roger D. Miller,...
Carl Dean Price
Jun 28, 2018
Carl Dean Price, 76, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. Born in Amsterdam, New York, he moved to Sorrento in 1951 from Up State, New York. He was a Trim Carpenter and enjoyed Wood Working and Fishing. Carl is survived by his Wife, Sharon K Price, Sons, Dean Price of Sorrento, Phillip Price of Orlando, Timmy Christian of...
Robert E. McPherson
Jun 25, 2018
Robert E. McPherson, 75, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Born in Shiloh, Georgia, he moved to Eustis in 1980 from Georgia. He was a Commercial Truck Driver and was a member of the AMVETS, Eagles and Moose Lodges. Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Dunkle, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, Robert E. "Scooter" McPherson, III, Shiloh, GA,...
Craig Gomila
Jun 18, 2018
Craig Gomila, 73, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday June 18, 2018, with loved ones by his side. Born in New York, New York, he was a graduate of American International College, Springfield, MA and joined the Air Force in 1966. He worked as a project manager in construction most of his life and moved to Grand...
Theresa Jean McLeod
Jun 14, 2018
Theresa Jean McLeod, 59, of Adrian, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. Born in Clinton, New Jersey to the late Angelo & Rita Grecco, she is survived by her husband, Erick McLeod Sr., Adrian, GA and by her 5 daughters, Erica (Gregg) McLeod-Lowery, Adrian, GA, Jennifer (Cody) Register, Adrian, GA, Mary (Michael) Stephens, Eustis, FL, Brenda (Thomas) Lannert, Port...
