Local Florida Obituaries
Rodney L. Pratt
Mar 5, 2018
Rodney L. Pratt, 88, of Altoona, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, he moved to Altoona in 1992 from Bristol, Connecticut. He was a water pollution control plant technician for the city of Bristol, CT. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine Pratt of Altoona, FL; son, Samuel A. (Barbara) Pratt of Lady...
Diandra N. Krause
Mar 3, 2018
Diandra N. Krause, 35, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a life long resident of Lake County. She was a telephone sales representative and a restoration artist selling her shabby chic finds. Diandra enjoyed photography and arts and crafts. She is survived by her Mother and Step Father, Karen and...
Kenneth Emmett Shroyer II
Mar 1, 2018
Kenneth Emmett Shroyer II (Kenny) age 42. Tavares, FL. August 4, 1975-March 1, 2018. Born in Cincinnati, OH. Beloved son of Kenneth and Carla (Janson) Shroyer, Sr., brother of Amber Shroyer Schmitt (Shawn) and Dr. Lindsay Shroyer, Uncle of Easton and Cooper, grandson of Bernard and Janet Janson, Sr. and the late Alva and Mary Jean Shroyer. Visitation Saturday, March...
Joan Rita McDonald
Feb 28, 2018
Joan Rita (O’Connor) McDonald of Leesburg, FL passed away on February 28, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Donald who predeceased her. Born and raised in Boston, MA. She worked for many years at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Boston and Hingham, MA until she retired. Joan and her husband spent much of their vacation time...
Harriette E. Truman
Feb 27, 2018
Harriette Elizabeth Thigpun Truman, 75, of Ocala, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she moved to Central Florida from Lakemoor, IL in 2010. Harriette and her deceased husband: Allen C. Truman lived at Altoona, FL from 1974-1982 following Allen's retirement from the U.S. Navy. She was a retired hairdresser and of the Christian faith. Harriette was...
Toni Sue Caddell
Feb 25, 2018
Toni Sue Caddell, 63, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, she moved to New Smyrna Beach in the late 1980"s from Tavares, Florida. Toni was a graduate of Tavares High School class of 1972. She was a Medical Secretary and was a member of the Edgewater Alliance Church, Edgewater, FL. She...
Regina Michelle Bamber
Feb 24, 2018
Regina Michelle Bamber, 49, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, she moved to Eustis in 2001 from Crystal River, FL. She is survived by her Son, Steven Robert Bamber of Eustis, FL; Daughter, Sarah Bamber of Eustis, FL; Sister, Denise Zallen of Mount Dora, FL; Brother, Jerald M. Zallen of Mount Dora,...
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...
