Local Florida Obituaries
Katherine Anders
Feb 4, 2016
Katherine Anders, 53, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. Born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, she moved to Central Florida in 2001 from Elkton, Maryland. She volunteered as a Rape Crisis Advocate for the Domestic Violence Center in Elkton, MD. She was a school bus driver for Browns Buses and Cecil County Schools in Maryland and was a member...
William E. Curran
Feb 3, 2016
William Edward Curran, 75, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, February 03, 2016. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he moved to Grand Island in 1995 from Clarksville, Ohio. He was a Horse Trainer and Driver. William served in National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce A. Curran, Grand Island, FL; 2 sisters, Doris McGuire, Westerville, OH,...
Roberta "Robin" Elizabeth Morris
Feb 1, 2016
Roberta "Robin" Elizabeth Morris, 55, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. Born in York, Pennsylvania, she has lived Lake County Florida for over 35 years. Robin enjoyed her arts and crafts, tending to her flowers and plants, and spending time with her granddaughter her greatest pride and joy . She lived life to the fullest, making friends...
William "Bill" Ross Kerr
Jan 28, 2016
William "Bill" Ross Kerr, 84, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 1999 from Medina, OH. He was a member of the Waltz United Methodist Church of Medina. Bill loved life and everything it offered. His main passions in life were family, travel, and food. He loved spending time with...
Ollie Earnest
Jan 28, 2016
Ollie Achimon Earnest (95) went to be with the Lord January 28, 2016 after an extended illness. She can now breathe easy. Ollie was born December 11, 1920 to Parrie Lee Cadenhead Achimon and Elias Jefferson Achimon at home, Dadeville, AL. She attended and graduated from Union High School, Dadeville, which at that time serviced a large student census from...
Eleanor M. Adams
Jan 27, 2016
Eleanor M. Adams, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Born in Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania, she moved to Leesburg in 1993 from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She was a pharaceutical clerk and was an associate member of the First United Methodist Church of Eustis. Eleanor is survived by her 2 sons, John P. Adams, West Holllywood, CA, Greg W. Adams, Costa...
Joseph Lee Ford
Jan 25, 2016
Joseph Lee Ford, 68, of Apopka, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Born in Melrose, Florida, he moved to Apopka in 1960 from Melrose. He and his wife owned a hauling company. Lee was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla and was a member of the C.B. Club. "He was one of the last Boy Scouts" Lee earned a...
William "Bill" L. Lang
Jan 25, 2016
William "Bill" L. Lang, 68, of Eustis, FL, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, he moved to Eustis in 1998 from Salisbury, MA. He was a machinist and enjoyed traveling and boating. He is survived by his Wife, Donna K. Lang of Eustis, FL; Sons, Christopher J. Lang of Tavares, FL and Derek Scott Lang of...
Carmey Davidson
Jan 24, 2016
Carmey Davidson, 68, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, he moved to Grand Island in 2013 from Huntington, WV. Prior to his retirement Carmey was an Army Recruiter and was a veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV. He was an avid Harley...
Barbara H. Stephan
Jan 23, 2016
Barbara H. Stephan, 84, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born in Crown Point, Indiana, she moved to Eustis in 1975 from Crown Point, Indiana. Before her retirement, she was a secretary with the Florida Elks. Barbara was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. She is survived by her 3 sons, Jeffrey (Debi Luce) Stephan, Eustis,...
Alice Elizabeth Bracht
Jan 20, 2016
Alice Elizabeth Bracht, 94, of Eustis,FL, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Born in Akron, Oh, she moved to Eustis in April 2002 from Sunny Hills, FL. Married to her late husband Paul in 1941, they lived in Ohio until moving to Cuba from 1950 - 1957, then returned to Ohio prior to retiring to Florida in 1978. Alice was...
John A. Karban
Jan 16, 2016
John A. Karban, 45, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was born and lived in Cleveland, Ohio until he moved to Eustis in 1980. John Graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1990. He was an Installer of HVAC systems and was a member of ABATE of Florida, motorcycle group. John is predeceased by his father John...
Charles E. West
Jan 15, 2016
Charles E. West, 83, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1972 from Orlando, Florida. He and his wife owned & operated 3 businesses, Lake Region Printing, Gail's Mail Service & News Media Directories. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. Charles served in the US...
Helen M. Spaulding
Jan 14, 2016
Helen M. Spaulding, 97, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born in Montour Falls, New York, she moved to Tavares in 1974 from Brockport, NY. She is predeceased by her husband Oliver Spaulding Sr. She was a Homemaker and was of Protestant Faith. She is survived by Sons John G. Spaulding of Altoona, FL and Oliver Spaulding, Jr....
Ronald L. Witherow
Jan 13, 2016
Ronald "Ron" L. Witherow, 72, of Rock Falls, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Sterling, Illinois, he was a resident of Rock Falls, IL and a winter resident of Central Florida since 2003. He was a Machinist prior to his retirement and was of Christian faith. Ron was a founding member of The Who Else Club of...
Geraldine R. Cann
Jan 11, 2016
Geraldine R. Cann, 89, of Eustis, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey,on January 23, 1926. She moved to Eustis in 1977 from Bergenfield, NJ. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant prior to her retirement and was a member of the St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. She is survived by...
Frances Harris Hockenberry
Dec 31, 2015
Frances Harris Hockenberry, 86, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia , she moved to Eustis in 2014 from Portsmouth, VA. She retired from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Frances is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul L. Hockenberry, Eustis, FL; daughter, Kathy H. (Mark) Sineath, Eustis, FL; 3 sisters, Elsie Wright, Portsmouth, VA, Anna...