Local Florida Obituaries
Nancy Louise Rowe
Feb 14, 2025
Nancy Louise Rowe, 88, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she moved to Grand Island in 2006 with her late husband Charles, coming from Sarasota, Florida. She was a Nurse and was a very active member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Nancy loved fishing and was also a very good car...
Charles Mackenzie Rioch
Feb 14, 2025
Charles Mackenzie Rioch, 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025. Born in Middletown, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1995 from Victor, New York. He was a Mechanical Engineer working at the Rochester Gas and Electric R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant as a reactor operator and shutdown planner prior to his retirement. Some of his...
Frances Mirl Williamson
Feb 12, 2025
Frances Mirl Williamson, 82, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Opp, Alabama on May 30, 1942, Mirl and her family moved to Central Florida in 1944. She was a lifetime Florida resident, and she grew up in Tavares, FL. She was an electronic engineer at Siemens Corporation. Mirl was a member of the Daughters of...
John Charles Maimone
Feb 10, 2025
John Charles Maimone, 85, of Eustis, FL, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a commitment to his community.
A graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1964, John dedicated 35 years of his life to helping others as a local chiropractor. His passion for wellness and healing extended far beyond his office walls as he touched...
Emilie Saikaly Asbate
Feb 9, 2025
Emilie Saikaly Asbate, aged 98, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 surrounded by 4 generations of family. She was born in the countryside of Lebanon. Emilie immigrated to the US in 1959 and settled in Miami and later moved to Ft. Lauderdale. In 2004, she found her way to Eustis. She embraced her role as...
Donald Malone Scarborough, Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Donald Malone Scarborough Jr., 71, of Sorrento, Florida passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Donald relocated to Central Florida in 2022 from Rayville, Louisiana.
A dedicated serviceman, Donald proudly served his country as a Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy during Desert Storm and also fulfilled a distinguished role in the United...
Jack Thomas Williams
Feb 7, 2025
Jack Thomas Williams, 74, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2025. Jack was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to a military family on the move. He enjoyed his early life in Puerto Rico at Ramey Air Force Base, Aguadilla where he attended the highly rated school on the base with many activities. The next assignment for this military...
Freddie Nelson Richards
Feb 7, 2025
Freddie Nelson "Fred" Richards, 85, of Eustis, Florida, and formerly of Fort White, passed away on February 7, 2025. Born in Lake City, Florida, Fred was a dedicated building contractor who made his mark in residential and agricultural construction. He moved to Eustis in 1974 after living in Apopka, Florida, where he and his wife managed a chicken farm. A...
Cynthia Lynn Pando
Feb 2, 2025
Cynthia ‘Cindi’ Lynn Pando, age 62, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Cindi made Central Florida her home in 1993, moving from Clarksville, Tennessee. She was proud to be the Owner and Operator of The Oyster Troff in Eustis, where she created lasting memories and connections within the community.
Cindi is lovingly...
Anthony Bruce Sanders
Feb 2, 2025
Anthony Bruce Sanders, 51, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Lake County. Anthony was a telephone splicer contractor. He enjoyed bull riding in the rodeo and was passionate about fishing. Anthony is predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Carolyn Sanders, and by his brother, Larry Harvey...
Norman Duane Milks
Feb 1, 2025
Norman Duane Milks, born on March 3, 1947, formerly of Orchard Park, NY, entered into rest on February 1, 2025, in Eustis, Florida. He was a devoted schoolteacher who dedicated his life to shaping young minds and nurturing the hearts of countless children. His passion for education extended beyond the classroom; Norman’s warmth and kindness left a lasting mark on...
Paul White
Jan 31, 2025
Paul White, 76, of Eustis, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Born in Habersham, Tennessee, he moved to Eustis in the early 1960's from LaFollette, TN. He worked for many years for Golden Gem Growers in Umatilla as a Refrigeration Department Supervisor. Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gloria A. White, Eustis, FL; son, Paul A. (Michelle)...
Christopher Paul Smith
Jan 31, 2025
Christopher Paul "Chris" Smith, 40, of Tavares, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, he moved to Tavares in 2001 from Pauline, South Carolina. He owned & operated Cornerstone Cuts, LLC lawn service. Chris was a member of The Cross Church, Mount Dora where he co-founded the Men of The Cross Ministry serving the local community.
Chris...
Magdalena Catalano
Jan 29, 2025
Magdalena “Lena” Catalano, 82, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 1967 from Gainesville, Florida. Magdalena was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. She is survived by her 2 sons, Dominic Catalano, Mount Dora, FL, Salvatore Catalano, Deland, FL; 4 daughters, Monica Kinnebrew, Hawkinsville, GA,...
Charles W. Hewett
Jan 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Charles Hewett, beloved servant of God, devoted leader, and cherished friend, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2025. As we remember and honor him, we reflect on his deep faith, his unwavering commitment to spreading the Word of God,...
David Reed Ashby
Jan 26, 2025
David Reed Ashby, age 76, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born in Alameda, California, David embraced life as a proud Floridian for over 30 years.
David's commitment to service began at Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri, where he made lifelong connections as a member of the Old Boys of Kemper Alumni Association. His dedication to his...
Alva D. Rich
Jan 26, 2025
Alva "Buddy" Rich, 83 years of age, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at home after a long illness with COPD. Buddy was born on October 12, 1941, in Eustis, FL to Fred and Leona Rich. Buddy was brother to three brothers and two sisters, four of whom preceded him in death. Buddy was the proud father of two...
Dorothy N. Preston
Jan 25, 2025
Dorothy N. Preston, 92, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. Dorothy was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and she moved to Central Florida in 1985 from Dryden, New York. She was a secretary working with the Public School System prior to her retirement. Dorothy is survived by her Husband, Bernard M. Preston of Tavares, FL; Son, Edward S....
Dennis Morgan Frederick
Jan 21, 2025
Dennis Morgan Frederick, 75, of Eustis, Florida, formerly of Westerville, Ohio, and Zionsville, Indiana, passed away on January 21, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born on February 11, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Oris Frederick and Dixie Teboe.
Dennis was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend—generous with his time, unwavering in his...
Heriberto Bustos
Jan 21, 2025
Heriberto "Herbie" Bustos, 66, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, he moved to Lake County in 1971 from Beatrice, Nebraska. He worked in lawn maintenance. Herbie was happiest when working in the yard, attending to a grill, and/or spending time with family! Herbie is survived by his loving companion, Linda Boswell, Umatilla, FL; daughter,...
