Local Florida Obituaries
Myrtle Schubert Morris Wheeler
Oct 8, 2017
Myrtle Schubert Morris Wheeler, 95, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, October 08, 2017. Born in Port Norris, New Jersey, she moved to Eustis in 1990 from Hollywood Beach, Florida. She was a Diagnostic Technician and was of Baptist Faith. Myrtle was predeceased by her son Floyd Robert (Bobby) Morris (2015). She is survived by her: Husband, Lloyd L. Wheeler of...
Gerald D. Green
Oct 7, 2017
Gerald D. Green, 77, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. Born in Lake Butler, Florida, to the late Alvie & Loca Mae (Byrd) Green, he moved to Lake County as a child. Gerald graduated from Eustis High School in 1958 soon after enlisted in the Army. He retired as a Captain after serving 2 tours in Vietnam. After...
Norman Dale Parr
Oct 4, 2017
Norman Dale Parr, 85, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he moved to Leesburg in 2014 from St. Petersburg, Florida. He was a Carpenter at Keystone Steel and Wire of Bartonville, IL. Norman was a member of the Peoria Shrine Club, the American Legion, the VFW, the Mason Lodge & the Elks Lodge. Norman...
Pastor David G. Grimm
Oct 4, 2017
David G. Grimm, 43, of Mount Dora passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of the Villages on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, he grew up in San Diego, CA. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Navy as a piano player and served five years in the Navy Band. He was a proud veteran...
James R. Schubert
Oct 4, 2017
James R. Schubert, 92, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he moved to Eustis in 1974 from Palatine, Illinois. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Master's Degree in Business Administration in 1951. James was a very big "Big Blue" football supporter for the University of Michigan. He was...
Lillian M. Rogers
Oct 4, 2017
Lillian M. Rogers, 83, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017. She was born in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts to parents Michael and Leah (Pelczar) Danko. Lillian attended and excelled at a textile college near her home. She was transferred to a management position in Rocky Mount N.C. where she met her husband. They married and moved to Texas where...
James E. Kilgore
Oct 4, 2017
James E. Kilgore, 81, of Paisley, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 4th 2017. Born in Virginia, he was the son of Gilbert and Margaret Kilgore from Paisley, Florida. He moved with his family from Kingsport, Tennessee to help his father in the construction business. James enjoyed a quiet life and his family. He is preceded in death by his only...
Dale Johnson
Oct 3, 2017
Dale Johnson, 85, of Eustis, returned to his heavenly home October 3, 2017. Born in Greenock, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in the mid 1940s, graduated from Eustis High School in 1949, and attended Florida State University where he received his Master's Degree. As Owner & Operator of SunAir Aviation, Leesburg, FL, Dale was an avid aviator and was awarded...
Betty Jean Jackson
Sep 28, 2017
Betty Jean Jackson, 79, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born in Pulaski, Georgia, she moved to Umatilla in 2010 from Pulaski, Georgia. She was a Waitress/Cook and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Umatilla, FL. She is survived by her Daughter, Cindy A. Armstrong of Umatilla, FL, Son , Jim Snell of Mount Dora,...
Melvin Joseph Borczynski
Sep 25, 2017
Melvin Joseph Borczynski, 81, of Tavares, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved to Tavares in 1983 from Buffalo, New York. He was a District Director in Orlando for the Tom Barrow Company and was a member of the Victory Baptist Church, Eustis, FL. He was donor for the Plasmapheresis Organization at Roswell Park...
David William Aiguier
Sep 22, 2017
David William Aiguier, 47, of Archdale,NC, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. David was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he grew up in Tavares, FL. David was a member of the graduating Class of 1989 of Tavares High School and was active in the sports program. David is predeceased by his Wife-Dorothy Carter Aiguier and Step-Father, Walter "Buck" Jones. He...
Walter Nicholas Saunders
Sep 17, 2017
Walter Nicholas Saunders, 73, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, He lived in Barco, North Carolina until moving to Grand Island, Florida and then finally to Altamonte Springs, Florida. Prior to his retirement he was an Electrical Foreman working for the State of Virginia. Walter was a member of the BPOE. He is...
Michael Thomas Mathis
Sep 15, 2017
Michael Thomas Mathis, 68, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Born in Lubbock, Texas, he grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Central Florida in 1979. He worked as a property acquisition agent for Orange County and was a member of the Eustis Moose Lodge. Michael served his country in the US Navy during Vietnam. He is...
Martha Kennedy Barker
Sep 12, 2017
Martha Kennedy Barker, 92, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Born in Bronwood, Georgia, she moved to Eustis as an infant in 1926. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Eustis, FL. She is survived by her: Son, Tommy Hugh (Gail) Barker of Crystal River, FL, Daughter, Donna June Barker of...
Maryann Mitchell
Sep 5, 2017
Maryann Mitchell, 79, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, she lived in Florida from 1979-2002 and moved to Leesburg in 2016 from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a Benefits Coordinator at Adventist Health Systems and was a member of the Mount Dora Seventh-day Adventist Church. Maryann was an awesome mother, phenomenal organist, and loved...
Ferdinand "Fred" Edward Spring
Sep 3, 2017
Ferdinand “Fred” E. Spring, Jr. was born in Davenport, IA, on December 20, 1930. He was raised in Davenport and graduated Davenport High School in 1949. After working for two years, he joined the US Air Force in January 1951. His basic training assignment was at Lackland AFB in Texas. Following that he was assigned to Radar Tech Training at...
Nicolas Tijerina
Aug 31, 2017
Nicolas Tijerina, 79, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he moved to Sorrento in 1970 from Orlando, FL. He is predeceased by his mother Isabel Madrid Tijerina and older brother Savino Tijerina (Both Greatly Loved). He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Hazel Tijerina, Sorrento, FL; 3 sons, Mark Tijerina,...
Janet P. Ponton
Aug 31, 2017
Janet P. Ponton, 78, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. Born in Syracuse, New York, she moved to Eustis in 2001 from Saratoga Springs, NY. She was a community home director working with the State of New York for mentally handicapped individuals prior to her retirement. Janet is survived by her 2 sons, Ronald A. (Shannon) Ponton, Jr....
Sarah A. Roby
Aug 26, 2017
Sarah A. Roby, 79, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. Born in Braggadocio, Missouri, she had been living in Lake County the past 25 years. Sarah was a Decorator/Florist and was a member of the Eustis and Leesburg Moose Lodge. She enjoyed helping others. She worked with children’s charities and homeless veterans. Sarah is survived by her 2...
