Local Florida Obituaries
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...
Ben T. Lake
Aug 24, 2017
Ben Tillman Lake, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born to Tim and Nancy Lake in Salisbury, North Carolina, on August 14, 1954. In 1983, Ben moved to Eustis from Orlando, FL. Influenced by his dad’s love of racing and trains, he instantly took to anything with a motor. Ben was a gifted automotive...
Robert "Bob" Elige Pixton Jr.
Aug 23, 2017
Robert Elige "Bob" Pixton Jr., 67, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born in Saint Petersburg, Florida, he moved to Central Florida in 1985. He was a commercial flooring installer and was a member of the Astatula Baptist Church. Bob also served in the US Army during Vietnam ('68-'71). He is survived by his wife, Nancy Massingill...
Norma E. Swayngim
Aug 22, 2017
Norma E. Swayngim, 93, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Born in Peabody, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 1946 from Brockton, Massachusetts. She was retired as a cosmetologist and is a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church of Eustis. Norma loved Dancing. She is predeceased by her Son, Stephen F. Hunter. She is survived by her...
Andrew James Ryan
Aug 21, 2017
Andrew James Ryan, 72, of Tavares, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. Born in Franklin, New Hampshire, he moved to Tavares in 1999 from Allentown, New Hampshire. He was a Owner and Operator of a Wise Potato Chip Distribution Company. He is survived by his Friend - Bernadine A. Hoone of Tavares, FL, Son - Patrick Andrew Ryan, Daughter -...
Paul Conger
Aug 21, 2017
Paul Conger, 78, of Grand Island, FL, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. Born in Vero Beach, FL, he moved to Grand Island in the Mid to Late 1990's from Tampa, FL. He was a Truck Driver and enjoyed singing and performing Bluegrass and Country music. Paul is survived by his Son, John Conger of Grand Island, FL. Arrangements by...
First Sergeant William Asa Reed, US Army Retired
Aug 19, 2017
First Sergeant William Asa Reed, US Army Retired, 84, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. Born in Paris, Kentucky, he moved to Central Florida in 1969. He was a Vietnam veteran in the US Army and served in the 101st Airborne. After retiring from the Army, he worked and retired from Sea World, Orlando. Bill was a member...
Helen Ann Hanson
Aug 17, 2017
Helen Ann Hanson (née Christenson), 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. Helen was born in Creston, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Olsburg, Kansas, and in the towns of Holdredge and Axtell in Nebraska, where she graduated from high school as Valedictorian. She attended Bethany College in Lendsborg, Kansas and graduated as a Registered Nurse...
Ronald Charles Sherritt
Aug 12, 2017
Ronald "Ron" Charles Sherritt, 70, died on Saturday, August 12, 2017, surrounded by his family at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, FL. He is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Susan Kivlehan Sherritt; his daughter, Cheryl (Tom) Deakins; his son, Mark (Christian) Sherritt; his daughter, Kelly (John) Robertson; his five grandchildren; sister, Brenda (Jack) Mitchiner; nieces and nephews;...
Gerald "Jerry" Choinski
Aug 11, 2017
Gerald “Jerry” Choinski, 83 of Grand Island, FL, died on August 11, 2017, beloved husband of 62 years of Lucille Choinski father of Elizabeth, Jeanne, Amy Tom, and Bill. Jerry was a faithful husband, devoted father and adoring grandfather. He is also survived by daughter-in-law Valerie, Sons-in-law Michael, Stephen, John, and Steve and 10 grandchildren. An only child, he is...
Jane Karen Atkinson
Aug 10, 2017
Jane Karen Atkinson, 63, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. Born and Lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida until moving to Eustis in 1980. She was a Stained Glass Artist and enjoyed Quilting. She is survived by her Companion of 35 years, Bill Hanna of Eustis, FL; Sisters, Susan Simmens of Vero Beach, FL, Janet Houck of The Villages,...
Rodney K. Berghoefer
Aug 10, 2017
Rodney K. Berghoefer, 80, of Country Club Manor, Eustis, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he moved to Eustis in 2005 from Eau Claire, WI. Mr. Berghoefer was a retired Paramedic with the West Allis Fire Department and a member of the Fairchild United Methodist Church of Fairchild, WI. He is survived by his Wife of...
Robert C. Janowicz
Aug 9, 2017
Robert C. Janowicz, 82, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Born in Queens, New York, he moved to Mount Dora in 1990 from Bethpage, NY. Robert served in the US. Army during Peace Time. He was a Customer Service Manager with the United Parcel Service prior to his retirement. Robert was of Roman Catholic faith and attended...
Dorothy Louise Shatzer
Aug 9, 2017
Dorothy Louise Shatzer, 88, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Born in Freedom, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 2005 from Orlando, Florida. She was a hairdresser and a cat and dog breeder. Dorothy is predeceased by Husband, Charles T. Shatzer; Sisters, Agnes Crouse and Betty Boyer Merritt; and Brother, Hallie Painter. She is survived by her Sons,...
