Local Florida Obituaries
Elma Louise Hufstetler
Dec 26, 2015
Elma Louise Hufstetler, 87, of Umatilla, FL , passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. Born in Goodwater, Alabama, she moved to Central FL in 1952. She was an Upholstery Seamstress, a Master Gardener, and a Homemaker. Elma was a member of the DAV and she enjoyed socializing at the Eustis Senior Center. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafting, canning and preserving....
Dolly Wiley Brooks
Dec 24, 2015
Dolly Wiley Brooks, 93, of Leesburg, FL, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Culloden, WV, she moved to Leesburg in 1955 from Orlando, FL. She was a member of the Silver Lake Community Church and a Charter Member of the Haines Creek Church of God. Dolly is survived by her 2 Daughters, Teresa Jeanette Cruce (Larry) of Leesburg,...
Rosemarie Smith Adams
Dec 24, 2015
Rosemarie Smith Adams, 81, of Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she moved to Eustis in 1972 from Columbus, Ohio. She was a Homemaker and was an avid bowler at the Triangle Bowling Lanes of Mt Dora, FL. She is survived by Sons, Richard Adams of Inverness, FL, David Drake of Ocala, Fl. and...
Loraine Overby
Dec 23, 2015
Loraine Overby, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, she moved to Leesburg in 1986 from Milford, Michigan. She was a Nurse and was a Baptist. Loraine is survived by her son, Larry E. Overby, Leesburg, FL. Services will be held at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home Chapel, Eustis on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 9:00...
Marion Pusey
Dec 17, 2015
Marion Pusey, 89, of Ocala, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Germany, she moved to Ocala in 1990 from Willingboro, New Jersey. She was a Homemaker andof the Catholic Faith. She is survived by her Daughter, Donna M. Pusey of Ocala, FL; Son, Rudolph J. Pusey of Marlborough, MA; Sister, Trauti Dullinger of Germany; Grandson, Shannon Pusey; and...
Concetta M Kujawa
Dec 15, 2015
Concetta M. Kujawa, 83, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she moved to Eustis in 2003 from Atlantic Highlands, NJ. She was a Homemaker and was Catholic. Connie is survived by her son, Mark Kujawa, Orlando, FL; 2 daughters, Christine Brothers, Yalaha, FL, Dianne Kujawa; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Online Guestbook available...
Anthony "Tony" R. Icenogle
Dec 15, 2015
Anthony R. Icenogle, 54, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born in Syracuse, New York to parents, Glen Icenogle and Angela La Santa Icenogle. He was a Staff Sergeant serving in the US Marine Corps serving during the Gulf War. He enjoyed competition shooting and marksmanship, he was a member of the NRA and of the Central...
Vera H. Thorsen
Dec 13, 2015
Vera Thorsen led a life of faith, fun, being frugal and possessed a pleasant, feisty demeanor. Our Lord received Vera on December 13, 2015 at 96 years of age. Vera’s final years were spent in Mount Dora, Florida in assisted care at Waterman Village - Bridgewater. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 11, 1919 to John and Ann...
Michael John Parinello
Dec 11, 2015
Michael John Parrinello, 84, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1992 from Long Island, New York. He was a U.S. Postal Clerk and was Christian. Michael served in the US Army during Korea. He is survived by his 3 sons, Michael C. Parrinello, East Islip, NY, Paul Parrinello,...
Lois M. Salyer
Dec 10, 2015
Lois M. Salyer, 88, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015. Born in Houston, Texas, she moved to Eustis in 1956 from Oklahoma. She and her late husband, Meredith Salyer owned and operated a craft supply store. Lois was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Eustis. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com...
Joyce Virginia Tedford
Dec 8, 2015
Joyce Virginia Tedford, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2015. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She worked with Pearl Florist from 1957-1959 then with Lakeshore Acres Restaurant from 1959-1975. Later she was with Millers Grocery in Eustis and Lakeview Terrace of Altoona until her retirement in 1987 She loved her family,...
Rita Gower Cook
Dec 7, 2015
Rita Gower Cook, 71, of Eustis, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. Born in Leesburg, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She worked as an administrative assistant at Lake Tech of Eustis for 22½ years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Umatilla. Rita is survived by her husband, Allen of Eustis; son, James Gower, Jr.,...
Eleanor Dorothy Wozniak
Dec 6, 2015
Eleanor Dorothy Wozniak, 93, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 1977 from Hopkinton, Massachusetts. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church. Eleanor loved sewing, gardening & crocheting. She is survived by her daughter, Martha (Elliot) Cohen, Eustis, FL;...
Jacqueline "Jacki" Marie Foster
Dec 6, 2015
Jacqueline "Jacki" Marie Foster, 58, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. Born in San Diego, California , she moved to Eustis in 1994 from Mantua, Ohio. She was a Homemaker, was a member of the Rainbow Girls, and was an active member of Grand Island Baptist Church, participating in their women's ministry. Jacqueline is survived by her 3...
Betty J. Foley
Dec 4, 2015
Betty J. Foley, 81, of Tavares, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Born in Martinsville, Indiana, she moved to Tavares in 1997 from Anderson, Indiana. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Eustis Church of the Nazarene. Betty is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gene Foley, Tavares, FL; 2 sons, Larry (Martha) Foley, La Fontaine,...
Marilyn L. Davis
Dec 4, 2015
Marilyn L. Davis, 79, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she moved to Mount Dora, Florida in 1971 from Richfield, Ohio. She worked for many years as a school secretary for Roseborough Elementary, Mount Dora Middle, Eustis Middle and Eustis High Schools. In marriage and raising family, Marilyn's joys and hobbies included camping, square...
John A. Thompson
Dec 3, 2015
John A. Thompson, 82, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. Born in Warren, Ohio, he moved to Tavares in 1982 from Waterville, OH. John served in the U. S. Marine Corps during Korea. Prior to John's retirement he worked with the United States Department of Justice as a Deputy Marshal. He loved golfing and was of Protestant faith....
Carol Jane Miller
Dec 1, 2015
Carol Jane Miller, 91, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Born in Chardon, Ohio, she was raised in Chardon and graduated from Chardon High School Class of 1942. She moved to Tavares in 1988 from Chardon. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family at home and/or vacations in Canada and Cape Hatteras, NC. She is...
Donna Jean Muller
Dec 1, 2015
Donna Jean Muller, 62, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. She was born in Plant City, Florida, to Donald "Pete" and Jean Ann Beaty. She is survived by Husband, Robert Edward Muller Jr.; Son, Robert "Robby" Edward Muller, III and wife Jessica; Daughters, Terri DeIuliis and husband Michael, Cindi Heiligenthal and husband John; Father, Donald "Pete" Sever Beaty;...
John Oscar Decator
Nov 30, 2015
John Oscar Decator, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. Born in Rosebush, Michigan, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Kalkaska, Michigan. He was a Photo Lab Supervisor for the State of Michigan Highway Department. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his son, Stephen W. Decator, Clinton Township,...