Local Florida Obituaries
Marguerite Schiappa Bassett
Nov 29, 2014
Marguerite Schiappa Bassett, 103, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, she moved to Tavares in 1975 from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She was a Secretary,was a member of the Widowed Persons of Lake County and Adventure Christian Church Tavares. Marguerite is survived by her niece, Wilsene Grout, East Dummerston, VT; nephew, Gary Schiappa, Huntington,...
Ester Boughton
Nov 24, 2014
Esther Boughton, 90, of Altoona, FL passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Born in Owego, New York, she moved to Altoona in October of 2014 from Waverly, NY. She was a Homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, crocheting and plastic canvas crafts. She is survived by her Son, Philip Rogers of Altoona, FL. Esther is predeceased...
Bryan L. Spears Sr.
Nov 24, 2014
Bryan L. Spears, 41, of Apopka, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. He was a life long resident of Central Florida. He loved Television, Movies and Video Games. He was of Christian Faith. Bryan is predeceased by his brother Ernest Ray Spears, Jr. He is survived by Son, Bryan Spears, Jr. of Cape Canaveral, FL; Mother, Sherry Mullen of Apopka,...
Trasbin Lee Stoner
Nov 24, 2014
T.L. Stoner "Stoney", 85, of Orlando, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Born in Houston, Texas, he moved to Orlando in 1968 from Franklin, TN. He worked at Walt Disney World as a painter in the early 1970's and most recently worked for U-Haul. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the VFW Post 2093 both...
Priscilla F. Payne Dale
Nov 24, 2014
Priscilla F. Payne Dale, 70, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Born in Scarbro, West Virginia, she moved to Lake County in 1975 from Reynoldsberg, Ohio. She was a Printing Quality Control Inspector and was a Christian. Priscilla loved flowers, cooking and baking, crafting, needlework and crocheting. She loved boating & fishing. Priscilla is survived by her daughter,...
Harry Weston Shaw Jr.
Nov 23, 2014
Harry Weston Shaw, Jr., 92, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida. A memorial service with Military Honors and celebration of his life is planned for Monday, December 22, 2014 at 3:00pm at Harden-Pauli funeral home, 1617 South Bay Street, Eustis, Florida. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior to the service. Born in Long...
Roy A. Bradford
Nov 23, 2014
Roy Alonzo Bradford, 94, of Eustis, FL passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was born November 24, 1919 in St. Paul, MN, to parents Alonzo Glen Bradford and Julia Ince. He moved to Fruitland Park, FL in 1921 and then to “Eustis”, FL in 1944. He was a loving husband to Georgia for 67 years and an Uncle...
Charles J. Harris
Nov 22, 2014
Charles J. Harris, 78, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. Born in Romeo, Michigan, he moved to Leesburg in 1998 from Dolton, Illinois. He was a Retired Master Sergeant in the US Army serving during Vietnam. He was a member of the Golden Knights U.S. Army Parachute Team D-621 stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. He is survived by...
Janice M. Stellges
Nov 20, 2014
Janice M. Stellges, 69, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Miami, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 1983 from Miramar, FL. She was a Postal Clerk at the Tavares Post Office prior to her retirement. Janice was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora, The Daughters of the American Revolution,...
Geraldine M. Rouveyrol
Nov 20, 2014
Geraldine Rouveyrol, 89, a lifelong resident of Eustis, FL passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. In 1882 Geraldine's grandfather donated land where the original First United Methodist Church was built. She was a valued lifelong member, passionately donating her time and energy to caring for others, In the early 1950's she taught at Eustis Elementary School where David Walker, a...
Roxie Alice Marshall
Nov 20, 2014
Roxie Alice Marshall, 97, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. Born in Edmond, Oklahoma, she moved to Eustis in 1978 from Syracuse, NY. She was a school teacher in Syracuse, was a member of the Newcomers Club of Mount Dora and First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora. Roxie is survived by her husband, Raymond Marshall, Mount Dora,...
Pearl C. Forehand
Nov 17, 2014
Pearl C. Forehand, 86, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Born in Largo, Florida, she lived in Eustis for many years. She was a Teachers Assistant and was a very active member of the First Missionary Baptist Church, Eustis where she was organist for many years. Pearl is survived by her son, Wayne C. Forehand, Lake Mary, FL;...
Susan Lee Rogers
Nov 11, 2014
Susan Lee Rogers, 55, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Born in Texas, she moved to Eustis in 1985 from Hurst, TX. She was a retail sales representative and a member of the Praise Cathedral Church of God of Eustis. Susan loved to read books, and going for rides in the car. She is survived by her Husband,...
Joseph "Joe" John Mellon Jr.
Nov 8, 2014
Joseph "Joe" J. Mellon Jr., 70, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to Leesburg in 1999 from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Prior to Joe's retirement he was an Electrical Designer for 34 years at Atlantic City Electric Company. Joe Served in the Army National Guard and was of Catholic Faith. In...
Vergie Deskins Bennett
Nov 6, 2014
Vergie Deskins Bennett, 85, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014. Born in Trenton, Missouri, she moved to Grand Island in 1982 from Miami, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was Methodist. Vergie is survived by her 3 brothers, RH Deskins, Valrico, FL, Verlin Deskins, Houston, TX, Robert Deskins, Lakeland, FL; sister, Joetha Branch, Lakeland, FL. Online Guestbook...
Rebeccah Louise Gonzalez Roblyer
Nov 4, 2014
Rebeccah Louise Gonzalez Roblyer, 23, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Born in Tampa, Florida, she moved to Umatilla in 2012 from Chiefland. Becca is survived by her mother, Mary Ann McCord, Umatilla, FL; father, Bernardo Gonzalez, Bradenton, FL; daughter, Saleena Brook; 5 sisters, Stephanie Bennett, Emeline Ramsey,Damaris Sanchez, Nancy Diaz, Sabana Gonzalez; 7 brothers, Bernardo Gonzalex, Jr.,...
Fenwick Young Hill
Nov 2, 2014
Fenwick Young Hill, 88, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born in New York, New York, he moved to Tavares in 1982 from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a Truck Driver and was a former member of the VFW & AMVETS. Fenwick served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Littlejohn,...
Joyce A. Sooby
Nov 2, 2014
Joyce A. Sooby, 70, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1990 from Levittown, Pennsylvania. She was a Transportation Coordinator and was Baptist. Joyce is survived by her husband of 50 years, Howard A. Sooby, Eustis, FL; daughter, Donna Laney, Dallas, TX; son, Richard Nelson Sooby, Levittown, PA; brother, Robert...