Local Florida Obituaries
Dwight S. Davis Jr.
Nov 15, 2017
Dwight S. Davis, Jr., 89, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. A beloved husband and father, Dwight was a gentle, kind and loving man. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, he moved to Umatilla in early 1960's from Leominster, Massachusetts. Dwight was a Real Estate Broker, was a member of the National Tennis Association, Kiwanis and the Lake County...
Terrell Cleveland Patterson
Nov 14, 2017
Terrell Cleveland Patterson age 75 left this world November 14, 2017. He was the oldest of 14 siblings. He spent most of his childhood helping his mama and sisters take care of the children. They had their hardships, but it brought them closer. He delivered telegrams on a bicycle during high school in Miami. After graduating high school, he joined...
Herman William Ernst, Jr.
Nov 13, 2017
Herman William "Bill" Ernst, Jr., 77, of Umatilla, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Umatilla in the late 1950's from New York. Herman attended the University of Miami and graduated from Florida International University of Miami. He loved boating on the Atlantic Ocean and in the Florida Keys. Bill loved watching football....
Ida A. Rommers
Nov 12, 2017
Ida A. Rommers, 89, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she moved to Leesburg in 1986 from Columbus, NE. She was a Nurse's Aide prior to her retirement and was of the Protestant Faith. Ida is predeceased by her Husband, Albert E. Rommers Sr.; Brother, William Umstead; and Sister, Caroline Zelko. She is...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Crowe
Nov 12, 2017
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Crowe, 78, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and then became a Central Florida resident for many years. Betty worked as a school secretary before retiring. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Suzanne R. Crowe of Eustis, FL, Jean L. Crowe of Cutler Ridge, FL; 12 grandchildren...
Richard A. Pasill
Nov 12, 2017
Richard A. Pasill, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born in Phoenix, Arizona , he moved to Mount Dora in 1955 from South Bend, Indiana. He was a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service in Mount Dora, FL for over 30 years. Richard also drove for multiple private transit companies in his later years and...
Richard W. "Dick" Holmes
Nov 11, 2017
Richard W. "Dick" Holmes, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1946 from Elyria, Ohio. He owned & operated Holmes Mowers Sales & Service in Eustis from 1965-1995. Dick was a member of the B.P.O.E. #1578, Eustis; Moose Lodge, Eustis and First United Methodist Church of Eustis....
Louis McNeilly
Oct 31, 2017
Louis McNeilly, 70, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 2003. He worked in construction as a carpenter. Louis served his country in the US Army. He was a member of the AMVETS, Lake County Veterans and the Eagles. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Heather McNeilly, Okemos, MI,...
Raymond H. Atwell II
Oct 30, 2017
Raymond Harrison Atwell, II, 47, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Born in Winter Park, Florida, Ray was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He served his country during the Gulf War in the US Army. Ray is survived by his parents, Ronald and Karen Atwell, Mount Dora, FL; 2 aunts, Norma King, Bourbon, MO and Shirley...
Robert G. 'Bob' Sheppard
Oct 30, 2017
Robert G. 'Bob' Sheppard, 86, of Tavares, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he moved to Lake County in the late 1950's from Miami, Florida. Robert proudly served his country in the US Army during Korea. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Vincent...
Bertha Mae Doyle
Oct 29, 2017
Bertha Mae Doyle, 82, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Born in Umatilla, Florida, she was a life long resident of Lake County, FL. Bertha worked withr Florida Hospital Waterman as a home health care assistant prior to her retirement. She enjpyed fishing. No services are scheduled. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Brenda Joyce Vickers
Oct 27, 2017
Brenda Joyce Vickers, 72, of Sorrento, FL, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Born in Waynesville, NC, she moved to Central Florida in 1960 from North Carolina. Brenda worked at the Kid-U-Knot Embroidery of Sanford, FL prior to her retirement. She is predeceased by her daughter, Peggy Smith and by companion, Junior J. Lowe. She is survived by her...
Betty J. Lower
Oct 25, 2017
Betty J. Lower, 84, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born in Alabama, she moved to Grand Island in 1990 from Bethel Park, PA. She was a Bus Driver for the Public School System and was a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her: Son, Scott Lower of Bulger, PA, Daughter, Pamela Guy of...
Sylvia Mae Baker
Oct 23, 2017
Sylvia Mae Baker, 79, of Eustis, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Born in Whitefield, New Hampshire, she moved to Mount Dora in 1961 from Whitefield, New Hampshire. She was a Homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Sylvia was very active in Girl Scouts for many years. She took troops all over the world to, Canada, Mexico, London and...
Kenneth K. Grenier
Oct 22, 2017
Kenneth K. Grenier, 56, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Born in Richmond, Indiana, he has lived in the Central Florida Area on and off since the Mid 1970's. He was a horticulture maintenance worker. Kenneth is survived by his son, Joshua Grenier of Groveland, FL; daughter, Crystal Grenier; 3 sisters, Linda Freeman of Salem, OR, Debbie Steele...
Pedro J. Tejera
Oct 21, 2017
Pedro J. Tejera, 84, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, he moved to Eustis in 1989 from Syracuse, New York. He was an automobile mechanic. Pedro is survived by his son, Peter J. Tejera, Santa Monica, CA; 2 daughters, Angela R. Mathews, Fayetteville, NY, Rosa Linda Ganley; 2 brothers, Manny Tejera, Eustis, FL,...
