Local Florida Obituaries
Elizabeth J. (Betty) Richter
Jan 11, 2018
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Richter, 93, of Mount Dora, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Born in Hanlontown, Iowa, and raised in Litchfield, Minnesota, she moved to Mount Dora, Florida in 2011, Alongside her husband, Erwin, she lived six decades in Lewiston, Minnesota, where she raised her six children and worked in the family businesses...
Spencer Bruce Cowan
Jan 10, 2018
Spencer Bruce Cowan, 79, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Florida Waterman Hospital. He was born November 13, 1938 in Syracuse, New York, son of Artman and Sarah Austin Cowan. He married Connie Ellis, December 2, 1972, at the Lacona Baptist Church, Lacona, NY. Connie passed November 30, 2017. Spencer served in the US Marine Corps. The...
Martha F. Distler
Jan 8, 2018
Martha F. Distler, 88, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. Born in Morganfield, Kentucky, she moved to Grand Island in 2014 from Louisville, Kentucky. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Grand Island Baptist Church. Martha predeceased by her Daughter, Sherilyn Sherry. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Jack L. Distler,...
Basil F. "Bob" Jarrell
Jan 7, 2018
Basil F. “Bob” Jarrell, 96, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares. Bob is predeceased by his wife June Oxley Jarrell, son Stephen Jarrell and grandson Joshua Bailey. He leaves his younger brother Tunney Jarrell, his sons Mark Jarrell (Rose Scala) and Jack Jarrell (Sherry Jarrell), and daughters Julie Bailey (Steve Bailey), Sue Jarrell (Sherry Kinlaw), Martha...
Elmer "Bud" G. Taylor
Jan 6, 2018
Elmer "Bud" Taylor, 93, of Mount Dora,went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to Central Florida in 1979 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was an engineer working for AT&T Communications. Bud was a Marine Corp Veteran serving during WWII and Korea and also was with the occupation forces in Nagaski,...
Erwin James Wendt
Jan 5, 2018
Erwin James Wendt, 88, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. Born in Constableville, NY to parents Walter and Mildred (Higby) Wendt on January 15, 1929, Erwin attended Constableville Central School and graduated from Turin Union School in 1946. He was married to Phyllis Ann Krokowski on November 28, 1947 at the Turin Methodist Church by Rev. Joseph B....
Gerald B. Huntenburg
Jan 4, 2018
Gerald "Gerry" Bernard Huntenburg, 63, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 after courageously battling colorectal cancer. Although born in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Gerry spent his formative years growing up in Daytona Beach. He and his wife, Liz, met while attending Florida Atlantic University and raised their three daughters in the Palm Beach County area. For 33 years, Gerry...
Marvin Lee Hoffman
Jan 3, 2018
Marvin Lee Hoffman, a very loving husband and father, passed away on January 3, 2018 in Florida at the age of 79. Marvin was born at home in Abilene, Kansas on February 19, 1938 to Willamette (Sheets) and Edward Hoffman. Marvin was predeceased by his Parents, 2 Brothers and 2 Sons. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Carolyn Hoffman,...
Joseph Roy "Joe" Puckett
Dec 28, 2017
Joseph Roy "Joe" Puckett, 88, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he moved to Tavares in 1994 from Maggie Valley, North Carolina. He worked as a pharmacist. Joe was a member of Adventure Christian Church, Tavares and a former member of Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis. He is survived by his wife of 65...
Alice Winship
Dec 28, 2017
Alice Winship, 79, of Independence, MO and Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. A celebration of life service will be set in early spring. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Alice Winship Memorial fund benefiting Firefighters relief funds, C/O Hawthorn Bank 220 W White Oak Independence MO 64050. Alice served her community as a...
Joseph W. Condon
Dec 26, 2017
Joseph W. Condon, 76, of The Villages, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts where he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston College. Joe served six years in the Marine Corp Reserves. He married Teresa McCabe, who preceded him in death. Joe enjoyed running and competing in marathons as a member of...
Dr. Robert Zabka
Dec 25, 2017
Dr. Robert Zabka, 96, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Bob was born on February 10, 1921 in Des Moines, Iowa to Frank and Marie Zabka, the sixth in a family of 12 children. He received two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Chicago and DePauw University and he obtained his Master's and PhD from Northwestern University....
Carrol Starling
Dec 23, 2017
Carrol Starling, 78, of Mulberry, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Born in Manning, Florida, he moved to Mulberry in 1962 from Bartow after marrying his wife Sharon Godwin. He was a Dragline Operator. Carrol is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Starling of Mulberry, FL; son, Kevin (Cindy) Starling of Florida; daughter, Janda (Ken) Taylor of West...
Earline Sisson Gentry
Dec 20, 2017
Earline Sisson Gentry, 96, of Tavares passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was a native of Alabama and moved to Central Florida in 1955 from Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Gentry was a Baptist and worked at the Winter Garden Packing House from 1955-1970. She was a gentle and sweet loving mom who lived for her family and the best of...
Albert Lee Kelley Jr.
Dec 17, 2017
Albert (Al) Kelley, Jr., 82, born to Albert Lee Kelley, Sr. and Gladys Bowman Kelley, died peacefully last Sunday at his home in Eustis, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma Kelley; sister Carol Kelley of Tavares, Florida; son David Kelley of Apopka; daughter Melissa Kelley (Steve Meffert); and granddaughters Clarice and Liana Meffert. Kelley was...
Harry Matthews
Dec 17, 2017
Harry Matthews, 90, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Piscataway Town, New Jersey to the late Charles & Effie Matthews, Upon graduating from Middlesex County Vocational School in New Brunswick, NJ, he enlisted in the US Navy Seabees, serving in the Philippines during WWII. He helped to organize the American Legion Father & Sons Post 41...
Rose Marie Centola
Dec 16, 2017
Rose Marie Centola, 92, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. Born in Belleplain, New Jersey, she moved to Lake County, Florida in 1987 from Millville, New Jersey. She was a Professional Jeweler and was an active bridge player. Rose was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, and was a member of the Beta...
Jordan Matthew Sprague
Dec 15, 2017
Jordan Matthew Sprague, 26, of Tavares, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Jordan graduated from Tavares High School class of 2009. He is survived by his parents, Kent & Kim Sprague, Tavares, FL; 2 brothers, Cody (Samantha) Sprague and their son Zachary, Tavares, FL, Jacob Sprague, Tavares, FL;...
