Local Florida Obituaries
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,...
Maurice C. Ramsuer
Feb 18, 2018
Maurice C. Ramsuer, 83 years old, of Tavares FL, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he moved to Tavares in May of 2017 from Virginia Beach, VA where he lived for 24 years. Maurice was a Financial Specialist and a Veteran of The United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church of...
Richard Wilber Mayo
Feb 17, 2018
Richard Wilber Mayo, 91, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Born in Schenectady, New York, he moved to Eustis in 2001 from Charleston, SC. He was a Mechanical Engineer for General Electric and was Methodist. Richard served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Mayo, Eustis, FL; son, Richard W. Mayo,...
Martha Jean Fussell
Feb 16, 2018
Martha Jean Fussell, 92, of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Born in Gibson, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 1979 from Chantilly, Virginia. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Eustis. Martha Jean is survived by her 5 daughters, Catherine Thurmann, Leesburg, FL, Cheri Tokarchic, Sterling, VA, Deborah Fussell, Eustis, FL, Barbara...
DeWayne Low
Feb 15, 2018
Fredrick "DeWayne" Low, 73, of Howey In The Hills, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, he moved to Central Florida in 1980 from Horseheads, NY. He was a Financial Controller working with Custom Home Builders. DeWayne was of Baptist Faith and enjoyed Golfing and Traveling. He is survived by his ,Wife, Phyllis D. Low of Howey...
Robert Ramos
Feb 12, 2018
Robert Ramos, 63, of Eustis, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Born in New York, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1999 from Cary, North Carolina. He was a Specialty Welder by trade and also a U.S.M.C. Veteran of the Vietnam War. Robert enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball and Football for kids of all ages. He is survived by...
Mary Lydia Remington
Feb 9, 2018
Mary Lydia Remington, 93, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018. Born in South Whitley, Indiana, she moved to Grand Island in 1973 from Columbia City, Indiana. She was a member of the Central Christian Church of Mount Dora, where she was also the Organist. Mary was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Lake County Shriners...
David C. Turner
Feb 7, 2018
David C. Turner, 66, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, he moved to Grand Island in 2012 from Morganton, GA . David was a member of the Golden Triangle Church of Christ of Mount Dora. David retired as Service Manager in the Propane Industry. He was fan of NASCAR, he enjoyed Antique...
Stanley R. Holley
Feb 5, 2018
Stanley R. Holley, 84, of Tavares, passed away Monday, February 05, 2018. Born in Groveland, Florida, he moved to Tavares in 1987 from Boynton Beach, Florida. He was a Owner/Operator of the Boynton Beach Shopper and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his: Wife, Michele Holley of Tavares, FL, Son, Morris Holley of...
Eleanor M. Zinckgraf
Feb 2, 2018
Eleanor M. Zinckgraf, 87, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018. Born in Forest City, Pennsylvania, she moved to Leesburg in 1989 from Roselle, New Jersey. She was a bookkeeper and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Eleanor is survived by her son, William M. Zinckgraf, Hazlet, NJ; daughter, Carol O'Leary, Celebration, FL; 4 grandchildren....
Kenneth Eugene Ford
Jan 31, 2018
Kenneth Eugene Ford, 61, of Ocoee, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Born in Rockledge, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He worked in Landscaping Maintenance. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 27 years, Shirley A. Ford, Ocoee, FL, 2 sisters, Marsha LaBarbera, Sorrento, FL, Beverly Ossip, Ocoee, FL; aunt, Charlene Pennington, Zephyrhills, FL; step-great-grandson, Lucas...
Robert C. (Bob) (Hook it) France Jr
Jan 30, 2018
Robert C. (Bob) (Hook-it) France, Jr., 66, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, Bob moved his family to Eustis in 1986 from Bucyrus, Ohio. He loved golfing, boating motorcycling, bowling, roller skating, playing guitar and playing pinball. Bob was a member of the son of AmVets of Florida, the National Rifle Association and was...
Emily Tryphena Holava
Jan 28, 2018
Emily Tryphena Holava, 103, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born in Syracuse, New York, she moved to Lake County as a winter resident in1989 and then permanently in 2009 from East Syracuse, NY. She was a Payroll Accountant prior to her retirement.. Emily is survived by her, Son and Daughter-In-Law, Kenneth and Elizabeth Yates of Syracuse, NY...
Betty Mae Guard
Jan 28, 2018
Betty M. Guard, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at The Villages Regional Hospital in Lady Lake, FL. Born on April 2, 1925, in Geneva, NY, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Lillian M. Furr. She graduated from Keuka College with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Betty was married in 1947 to Alan H....
