Local Florida Obituaries
Travis Edwin Woodham
Jun 16, 2025
Travis Edward "Ed" Woodham, 85, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Floridian. He was a Business Manager in the Heavy Equipment industry and served on the Board of Directors for the Sorrento Cemetery Association. Ed came on the Sorrento Cemetery Board on October 17, 2002. He retired May 8, 2023....
Warren David Parker Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Warren "Sonny" David Parker, Jr., 82, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on June 16, 2025. Born in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Warren and Dorothy Parker, Warren moved to Leesburg in 2000. He was a skilled welder specializing in Commercial Trailer Repair and proudly served in the Navy. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Kathleen...
Raul Martinez
Jun 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raul Martinez, 68, of Eustis, Florida, who left us on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Raul was born on January 25, 1957, in the New York borough of Brooklyn, the second child to Raul Martinez, Sr. and Carmen Quinones Martinez. Raul made the journey to Central Florida in 2018, relocating...
Patricia Ann Saxton
Jun 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Saxton, 72, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, with her family by her side. Patty was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, known for her kindness, willingness to help, and unique laugh. She was born in Painesville, Ohio to Lester and Sylvia Wyman. Following graduation from North Shore High School, she...
Miguel Angel Zavala
Jun 13, 2025
Miguel Angel Zavala, 29, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he worked as a receptionist for a local nursing home Miguel was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. He is survived by his parents, Efrain G. & Domitila G. Zavala, Mount Dora, FL; brother, Efrain G. Zavala, Jr.,...
Mauricio Espinosa
Jun 10, 2025
Mauricio Espinosa, 62, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born on August 9, 1962, in Nuevitas, Camagüey, Cuba, Mauricio brought warmth, laughter, and strength to all who knew him. In 2010, he made Eustis his home after moving from Miami, Florida, and quickly became a beloved member of the community. Mauricio was a man of great...
Kenneth Cole Hasty
Jun 10, 2025
Kenneth Cole Hasty, aged 44, of Altoona, Florida, passed away on June 10, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, Kenneth was a dedicated Floridian who cherished his roots. He was proud to work as a Line Cook at Alto Tavares, and various assisted living facilities, showing his commitment to serving others through his culinary skills. Outside of work, Kenneth found joy...
Sonia Idelia LeBron
Jun 6, 2025
Sonia Idelia LeBron, 81, of Sorrento, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. Born in Panama City, Panama, to the late Rupert and Verna James, she moved to Sorrento in 2004 from Cooper City, Florida. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter and friend and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Sonia is survived by her son,...
Cheryl Ann McQuaid
Jun 5, 2025
Cheryl Ann McQuaid, 53, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 2023 from Lake Wales, Florida. She was a member of Spirit Life Assembly of God, Eustis. Cheryl is survived by her brother, Matthew McQuaid, Crystal River, FL; 2 aunts, Patricia A. Tiedt Friesen, Mount Dora, FL, Judy...
Michele Rene Diggs
Jun 1, 2025
Michele Rene Diggs, 60, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. Born in Owosso, Michigan, she moved to Leesburg in 2020 from Manistee, Michigan. She was a Corrections Officer working at Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee, MI prior to her retirement. Michele is predeceased by her Father, Paul G. Zdunic, Jr. She is survived by her Husband, Roger...
Janice Elizabeth Taylor
May 30, 2025
Janice Elizabeth Taylor, 82, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, to the late Elmer Franklin and Gladys Ivy Connor Walker. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joe F. Walker, and her first husband of 53 years, James "Duke" Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Kennedy; daughter Nancy (James) Turpak; brother...
Dennis Aaron Libby
May 26, 2025
Dennis (Denny) Aaron Libby passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 83. At the time of his passing, he was living at Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community in Florida with his beloved wife of 16 years, Wendy Pacek.
Born in Millinocket, Maine, Denny moved to the Washington, D.C. area after college. It was there he built a life...
Thomas Christopher Schrum
May 23, 2025
Thomas Christopher Schrum, 74, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2011 from Franklin, PA. He was a Machinist with Pennzoil and also worked numerous other jobs throughout his working career. Thomas served in the United States Navy in the early 1970's. Thomas was passionate about motorcycling and...
Ginilou Donaldson DeMarco
May 23, 2025
Ginilou Donaldson DeMarco, 91, passed away from this life on May 23, 2025. She leaves behind three daughters and their husbands, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She will be loved and remembered by many for sharing her talents as a musician, author and artist all of her life. While her music will live in our memories (and a few...
Roy Lynn Bomar
May 15, 2025
Roy Lynn Bomar, aged 70, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Roy made the move to Sorrento in the mid-1970s following his honorable service in the Navy during the Vietnam War. For over 35 years, he dedicated himself to his work as the Owner & Operator of Bee Safety Fire Equipment. Roy...
Robert L. Gregory
May 14, 2025
Robert "Bob" L Gregory, 81, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on May 14, 2025. He was born to Phillip and Della Mae Gregory in Alpine, Texas. Bob was a dedicated member of the community, residing in Central Florida from 1997 to 2005. He moved to Eustis in 2011, where he continued to make lasting memories. Bob was a respected Director...
James Edward Smith, Sr.
May 13, 2025
James "Jim" Edward Smith, Sr., 89, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born in Camden, New Jersey, he began spending winters in Central Florida in 1987 and made Eustis his permanent home in 2007 after relocating from Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Jim was a dedicated IT professional and an active member of Bay Street Baptist Church in Umatilla,...
Vivian Jackson Phelps
May 13, 2025
Vivian Jackson Phelps, aged 95, of Eustis, Florida, peacefully passed away on May 13, 2025. Originally from Perquimans County, North Carolina, she later moved to Eustis in 2017 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A devoted homemaker, Vivian dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Amie (Jerry) Kitch of Eustis, Florida, along with four cherished...
David Allen Lang
May 10, 2025
David Allen Lang, 55, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed into glory on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with his beloved wife, Lisa, at his side. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, and a good and faithful servant of The Lord.
Born in Winter Park, Florida, to George and Linda Lang, David was “born again to a living...
Donald David White
May 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald David White, Sr., 83 of Spanish Fort, Alabama, announces that he passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Miller White, his parents Donald Proctor and Lizzie Beeland White, his brother Robert F. White, his brother Thomas J. White...
