Local Florida Obituaries
Rudolph "Rudy" Kirst
Apr 25, 2017
Rudolph “Rudy” Kirst of Eustis, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Rudy grew up in and attended school in Canada, where he met his wife Mona. Rudy moved to Detroit and started his career as a tool and die maker. The family moved to Florida in 1979, where Rudy and his son,...
William Bethule "Bill" Peck
Apr 22, 2017
William Bethule "Bill" Peck, 90, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, William served in the US Army during World War II. William graduated from Stetson University in 1951 and began his coaching career at Leesburg High School, Leesburg, FL. He coached at many schools including, Columbia University, Ridgefield Park High School, Ridgefield...
Effie Lorene Thompson
Apr 22, 2017
Effie Lorene Thompson, 87, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Nokesville, Virginia, she moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Miami, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was Christian. Effie was a former active member of the Miami Boat Racing Association. She loved orchids, crocheting, organizing family history, scrap books and collecting and making ceramic...
Robert Durwood Gregory Jr.
Apr 21, 2017
Robert Durwood Gregory,Jr., 62, of Eustis, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Washington, DC, he has lived in the area for over 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ann Kennedy Gregory, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, John Earl Gregory, Eustis, FL, Robert Durwood Gregory, III; 2 daughters, April Whitmire, Plant City, FL, Jamie...
Kelly Smithson
Apr 16, 2017
Kelly Smithson, 33, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born in Silvis, Illinois. Her and her family lived in Port Byron, Illinois until 1999 when they moved to Leesburg. She was a bartender and a member of The First United Methodist Church of Tavares. Kelly was a good cook, loved to decorate for events, and...
Walter C. Vernon
Apr 13, 2017
Walter C. Vernon, 92, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, he moved to Mount Dora in 2005 from Orlando, Florida. He was a Diesel Equipment Mechanic and was Methodist. Walter served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marianne B. Vernon, Mount...
Robin Adair LaMond
Apr 11, 2017
Robin Adair LaMond, 55, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He worked as a fire safety equipment technician. Robin loved aircraft, trains, collecting guns, military history, racing & antique cars. He is survived by his brother, John Raymond LaMond, Mount Dora, FL; sister, Piper Lorraine...
Renate Charlotte Ellis
Apr 9, 2017
Renate Charlotte Ellis (Braband), 84, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017. Born in Moelschbach Germany, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Germany. She was a military wife dedicated to family. Renate is survived by husband Felix Karpinski of Eustis, FL; son & wife, Michael & Angela Ellis, 2 grandchildren, Sarah Marie & Jessica Renee Ellis of Ft....
Bryan Wayne Lewis
Apr 8, 2017
Bryan Wayne Lewis, age 50, went to be with the Lord Jesus on April 8, 2017, after a short illness (ARDS). He grew up in Smyrna, Ga, and in 1994 married Jill Taylor, also of Smyrna. He was a graduate of Wills High School, Georgia Institute of Technology, and received a masters degree in business from Kennesaw State University. Bryan...
Norman D. Arman
Apr 4, 2017
Norman D. Arman, 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Born in Moran, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in December of 2016 from Blue Ridge, GA. He was the Athletic Grounds Administrator for Michigan State University prior to his retirement. Mr. Arman was a veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the...
Rita G. Brunicardi
Apr 4, 2017
Rita G. Brunicardi, 85, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Born in Fabbriche di Casabasciana, Italy, she worked as a hospital lab technician. Rita is survived by her son, Antonio, Brunicardi and sister, Louisa Ussery. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Mary L. Wissick
Apr 2, 2017
Mary L. Wissick, 100, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. Born in Sorrento, Florida, she moved back to Eustis in1945 from Hamilton, NY. She was a homemaker and a member of LifePointe Church, Eustis. She loved to garden and grow flowers. Mary is the granddaughter of P.P. Morin; one of the seven original founders of Eustis. Mary was...
Ralph S. King
Mar 29, 2017
Ralph S. King, 101, a long time resident of DeKalb County, IN and later Tavares, FL, died peacefully on March 29, 2017, with family by his side at Ruleme Place assisted living facility, Eustis FL. Mr. King was born and raised on the King farmstead in Franklin Township where his nephew, Wayne (Debbie) King, resides. He graduated from Butler High...
Donna M. Moon
Mar 27, 2017
Donna M. Moon, 51, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she worked in an electronics factory. All services will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Ramon Lopez Diaz
Mar 26, 2017
Ramon Lopez Diaz, 58, of , passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he was an electrician. Ramon is survived by his 2 sons, Ramon Lopez, Sebastian Lopez; daughter, Maria Cristina Lopez; ; 5 brother, Feliciano Lopez, Edgar Lopez, Rudy Lopez, Francisco Lopez, Edwin Lopez; 3 sisters, Olga Lopez, Mayra Lopez, Amelia Lopez. All services will...
James E. Williams Sr.
Mar 26, 2017
James E. Williams Sr., 76, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. Born in Cocoa, Florida, he was a life long resident of Florida. He was a Journeyman Electrician and was of Baptist Faith. He is survived by Sons, James Williams Jr. and Doug Williams. no services are scheduled. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home,...
Connie Parlapiano
Mar 24, 2017
Connie Parlapiano, 99, of Eustis, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Born in Tampa, Florida, she moved to Central Florida in 1977 from Miami, Florida. She was Catholic and was part of the Foster Grandparent Program of Volusia County, FL. Connie is survived by her son, Don J. (Jamye) Parlapiano, Eustis, FL; 2 grandchildren, Vincent Parlapiano, Nancy Parlapiano; 1 great-grandchild,...
