Local Florida Obituaries
Thuy Hong Huynh
Oct 4, 2018
Thuy Hong Huynh, 40, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she moved to Eustis in November of 1990 from Vietnam. She was a cosmetologist and was a member of the Chùa Báo Ân Buddhist Temple. Thuy enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her Husband, Khoi Hong Doan of Eustis, FL; Daughter, Shirley Doan of...
Michael L. Fisher
Oct 1, 2018
Michael L. Fisher, 70, of Eustis, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Born in Marimont, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1959 from Marimont, Ohio. He was a Real Estate Appraiser & Inspector. Michael was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Eustis. He served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. Michael is survived by his Wife-MaryAnne Fisher of Eustis,...
Richard A. Pearson
Sep 29, 2018
Richard A. Pearson, age 89, died at home in Leesburg, Fla., on Sept. 29, 2018, where he’d lived with his wife of 59 years, Eleanor, who survives him. He was born July 21, 1929, to Walter Pearson and Hannah (Anderson) in Duluth, Minn. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Ripon High School. He achieved the rank of first...
Joshua Allen Hunt
Sep 27, 2018
Joshua A. Hunt, 31, of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born in Dayton, Ohio, his family moved to Florida in 1989. Joshua has resided in Eustis for 17 years. At age 12 ½ the onset of a chronic disease called type 1 Diabetes changed his life. Although the disease was 24/7 and a more than full...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...

