Local Florida Obituaries
Andrew J. Bennett
Apr 7, 2018
Andrew "Andy" Joseph Bennett, 71, of Leesburg, FL passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. Born in Grayling, Michigan, he has been a seasonal resident of Florida since 2003 and a permanent resident since 2014 from Flint, MI. Andy is a US Navy Veteran of Vietnam. Andy retired from the Canadian National Railway Company as Conductor. Andy enjoyed tinkering, fixing and...
Kathy-Jo Walton
Apr 6, 2018
Kathy-Jo Walton, 57, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Born in Biddeford, Maine, she spent 17 years serving her country in the US Navy. Her grandfather's (Gilbert Bourassa) career in the Military inspired her to also serve her country. Kathy has lived on and off again here since 2012 when she came here permanently. She is survived by...
Alfred C. "Freddy" Perez
Apr 2, 2018
Alfred C. "Freddy" Perez, 90, of Eustis, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Born in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, he moved to Eustis in 2004 from Staten Island, New York. He was a Factory Worker and was a Christian. Freddy served in the US Army during World War II. He is survived by his 2 sons, Alfred Perez, Staten...
James Edward "Jim" Evans
Mar 31, 2018
James "Jim" Edward Evans, 54, of Sorrento, FL, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018. Born in Pineville, Kentucky, he moved to Sorrento in 2011 from Cincinnati, OH. James enjoyed gardening, fishing, but most of all he loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his Wife, Debra Sue Evans of Sorrento, FL, Son, Joshua James (Cassie) Evans of Cincinnati, OH; Daughter,...
Berle N. Bailey
Mar 19, 2018
Berle N. Bailey, 76, of Tavares, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Born in Crisp County, Georgia, he moved to Lake County in 1974 from Ocala, Florida. He was a Publix Meat Manager from 1965-2005. He was an active member and deacon with LifePointe Church, Eustis. Berle volunteered and went on several Mission Trips to Africa and Central America. He...
Janie Marie Savage
Mar 19, 2018
Jane Marie Savage, 67, of Clio, MI passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Born in Richmond, Indiana, she grew up in New Hope, OH and was a graduate of Jackson High School of Campbellstown, OH. Jane was an inspector at Kaumagraph prior to her retirement. Jane and her husband Tom have been Winter Residents of Eustis, Florida since 2005. She...
Maurine T. Jewell
Mar 18, 2018
Maurine T. Jewell, 80, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Bond, Kentucky, she moved to Hudson, Florida from Maimisburg, Ohio and moved to Leesburg in 2013. She was a Logistician for the US Government, Maurine loved gardening, sewing, reading, traveling and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Dexter F. Jewell, Tavares, FL; daughter, Bobbette Y....
Juanita E. Talmage
Mar 12, 2018
Juanita E. Talmage, 85, of Eustis, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Born in Baxley, Georgia, she moved to Eustis in 1959 from Daytona, FL. She was Owner and Operator of Talmage Insurance Agency from 1974 - 1999. Juanita was an alumnus of Leadership of Lake County, and served on the Auctioneers Board of Florida. She was a member of...
Margaret "Margie" P. Newman
Mar 11, 2018
Margaret P. "Margie" Newman, 73, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, she moved to Mount Dora in 1947 from Pennsylvania. Margie was a graduate of the Eustis High School class of 1962. She loved St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and dedicated 36 years of her life by faithfully serving as...
Glen Edward Larson
Mar 7, 2018
Glen Edward Larson, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Central Florida in 1994, He was an Owner and Operator of Glen's Fair Auto Repair of Eustis and he enjoyed gardening. Glen is survived by his Wife, Debra "Glenda" Larson of Umatilla, FL, Son, Chester Larson of Milton, WI; Daughter, Carmen...
Lillian G. Swaba
Mar 6, 2018
Lillian G. Swaba, 88, of Deland, FL formerly of Mid-Florida Lakes, Leesburg, FL passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she moved to Florida in 1981 from Milwaukee, WI. She was a Homemaker and enjoyed Crossword Puzzles, Bingo, and her cats. Lillian is predeceased by her Husband, Frank F. Swaba; Brother, Frank Connors; and Sister, Betty Divelbiss....
Josephine Garofono
Mar 5, 2018
Josephine Garofono, 85, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Val Guarnera, Sicily, Italy she moved to Mount Dora in 2000 from Altamonte Springs, Florida. She was an assembly worker for Siemans, a member of both the Italian-American Club and St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mount Dora. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack...
