Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Herbert Roy Miller

Herbert Roy Miller

Jun 12, 2016

Herbert Roy Miller, 88, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was a Damage Controlman Petty Officer 1st Class in the US Navy, serving during Korea. He is survived by his 2 sons, Gary A. Miller, Bushkill, PA, Robert E. Miller; 2 daughters, Donna Torello, Bonita, CA, Joy Lynne Miller, Lake Wales,...

Annabelle Goff

Annabelle Goff

Jun 9, 2016

Annabelle Goff, 92, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. Born in Pennsboro, West Virginia, she moved to Mount Dora in 1976 from Cleveland, OH. She was a Electrical Control Plant Sales Engineer. She is survived by her son, Thomas R. Goff, Painesville, OH; 2 daughters, Isis Colbert, Cleveland, OH, Gwen Smith, Mentor, OH; 5 grandchildren and 5...

Billy John Monn

Billy John Monn

Jun 8, 2016

Billy John Monn, 87, of Eustis, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife Gloria Monn, Eustis, FL; 3 sons, John Monn, Manassas, VA, Scott Monn, Eustis, FL, Mark Monn, Mount Dora, FL; 2 daughters, Cynthia Chynoweth, Orlando, FL, Jana Rodriguez, Oviedo, FL; brother, Don Monn, Umatilla, FL; 7 grandchildren. A celebration of life...

Floyd William Parker

Floyd William Parker

Jun 8, 2016

Floyd William Parker, 94, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, June 08, 2016. Born on August 11, 1921 in Prairie Township, Iowa. Mr. Parker grew up as a farmer and an avid outdoorsman. He served six months active duty in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged. He was a graduate of the North Central Bible Institute...

Patricia C. Lucchesi

Patricia C. Lucchesi

Jun 6, 2016

Patricia C. Lucchesi, 79, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Born in Darby, PA, she moved to Eustis in 1997 from Norwood, PA. She was a voracious reader and was a woman who enjoyed life's simple pleasures. She loved her family and her canine companions. Patricia is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Albert Lucchesi; and Sister,...

Virgil G. Dodd

Virgil G. Dodd

Jun 5, 2016

Virgil G. "Jerry" Dodd, 76, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. Born in Bellipointe, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 2000 from Enid, Oklahoma. He retired from the US Army as a Staff Sergeant after over 20 years service. He served during Korea and Vietnam. Upon retiring from the military, he had a 2nd career as a...

Douglas A. Mackenzie

Douglas A. Mackenzie

Jun 4, 2016

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VIrginia B. Bartlett

VIrginia B. Bartlett

Jun 3, 2016

Virginia Bardeen Bartlett, 101, and a long-time resident of Eustis, FL area entered her eternal rest on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her country home in Leesburg, FL. Born February 11, 1915, to Ray and Lenna Bardeen in Hornell, NY, Virginia received her Bachelor’s degree in 1935 from Alfred University majoring in Latin and French, her Masters from Stetson, and...

Shirley L. Laemont

Shirley L. Laemont

Jun 3, 2016

Shirley L. Laemont, 76, of Eustis, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. Born in Dillon, South Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 1988 having lived in Virginia, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother and the coolest great-grandmother anyone could have ever had. Shirley is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dan Laemont, Eustis, FL;...

Shirley Margaret Cook

Shirley Margaret Cook

Jun 2, 2016

Shirley Margaret Cook, 90, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. Born in Attica, New York, she moved to Eustis in 1985 from Batavia, New York. She was a Homemaker and was Baptist. Shirley is survived by her 5 sons, Dean Cook, Waycross, GA, Douglas Cook, Bean Station, TN, Jay Cook, Rutledge, TN, Rodney W. Cook, Bean Station, TN,...

Robert B. Smithes

Robert B. Smithes

Jun 1, 2016

Robert B. Smithes, 95, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Born in Milo Township, IL, he moved to Eustis in 1979 from Herndon, VA. He was an airport engineer prior to his retirement. Mr. Smithes was a USMC Veteran serving in the South Pacific during WWII. This is when he met PFC Jeanne Franks and they were married...

Dorothy E. Birch

Dorothy E. Birch

May 29, 2016

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Norma C. Hydaker

Norma C. Hydaker

May 28, 2016

Norma C. Hydaker, 91, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. Born in Greenville, Illinois, she moved to Tavares in 1989 from Manchester, TN. She worked as a telephone operator at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee before retiring. Norma is survived by her son, William Michael (Lynda) Hockett, Manchester, TN; 2 brothers, Larry Thacker, Texas, Lonnie Lee Thacker,...

Nanci Rae Walden

Nanci Rae Walden

May 27, 2016

Nanci Rae Walden, 65, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, she was a Homemaker. Nanci is survived by her son, Mikael Remmel, Naples, FL & sister, Kathy Remmel, New Port Richey, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Betty Lou Gosneigh

Betty Lou Gosneigh

May 26, 2016

Betty Lou Gosneigh, 75, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was a homemaker. Betty is survived by her 4 sons, Terry Horner, Ocala, FL, Jack Hartley, Umatilla, FL, David Hartley, Douglas, GA, Russell Lynn, Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Sandra Jaikin, Mount Dora, FL, Betty Jo Young, Douglas, GA. Online Guestbook available at...

George W. Holcomb

George W. Holcomb

May 16, 2016

George W. Holcomb, Sr., 73, of Tavares, FL, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he moved to Tavares in 2015 from Pawtucket, RI. George worked in the shipbuilding industry as a Radiographer for submarine construction. George was a US Navy Veteran. He is survived by Wife, Virginia B. Holcomb of Tavares, FL; Sons, George (Angie) Holcomb,...

Pauline J. "Polly" Campbell

Pauline J. "Polly" Campbell

May 14, 2016

Pauline J. "Polly" Campbell, 81, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to Grand Island in 1995 from Needham, Indiana. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Central Christian Church, Mount Dora. Polly is survived by her husband, John W. Campbell, Grand Island, FL; 3 sons, Tom Lee Campbell, Riverview,...

Charles Valentine Hartman

Charles Valentine Hartman

May 13, 2016

Charles Valentine Hartman, Sr., 75, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to Eustis in 1980 from Baltimore. He worked as a hotel maintenance man and loved computers and photography. Charles served his country in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his 2 sons, Charles V. Hartman, Jr., Eustis, FL, Daniel Hartman,...

Virginia L. Elliott

Virginia L. Elliott

May 13, 2016

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Donald E. Shaver

Donald E. Shaver

May 13, 2016

Donald E. Shaver, 86, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016. Born in Kingston, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1996 from Great Falls, Montana. He worked as a computer operator for IBM for almost 25 years and served in the US Air Force. Donald was a member and Deacon at LifePointe Church, Eustis. He is survived by...