Local Florida Obituaries
Carol E. Blackman
Sep 29, 2014
Carol E. Blackman, 65, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. Born in Danville, Illinois, she moved to Grand Island in 1983 from Hialeah, FL. She was a Teacher and was a member Eustis Junior Womens Club and P.E.O. Sorority. Carol enjoyed sewing, crafting and loved her grandson, Donovan Blackman. She is survived by her Husband, Dennis D....
Dorothy Rumburg
Sep 27, 2014
Dorothy Anne (“Dot”) Rumburg, 86, of 8007 Saint Andrews Way, Mount Dora, Florida, formerly of Princeton, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Avante of Mount Dora. She was born July 25, 1928, in Welch, West Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held on October 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora, 222...
Joseph John Williams
Sep 19, 2014
Joseph J. Williams, 89, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1985 from Bettendore, Iowa. Joseph was an Explosives Engineer prior to his retirement. He was a member of the St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis. Joseph served in the Army for over 14 years, achieving...
Muriel Radley
Sep 17, 2014
Muriel Radley, 86, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Born in Ecorse, Michigan, she moved to Tavares in 1987 from Novi, Michigan. She owned and managed a locksmith company prior to her retirement. Muriel was of Methodist faith. She is predeceased by her husband, Leonard R. Radley, brother, Raynard Clowesley, and sister, Lorraine Saylor. Muriel is survived by...
William Jon Brandt
Sep 17, 2014
William Jon Brandt, 45, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lake County, FL in 1995 from Burbank,CA. He worked in the construction industry as a Lead Builder and was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church of Leesburg. William had learned to play the guitar and his favorite band was...
James L' "Duke" Taylor
Sep 15, 2014
James L. "Duke" Taylor, 72, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 1959 from Charleston, WV. He was a electrician with the Lake County School Board and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Tavares. Duke is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice E. Taylor, Eustis,...
Peter James Gerardi
Sep 8, 2014
Peter James Gerardi, 63, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a hair stylist. and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Peter is survived by his brother, Charles L. Gerardi, Leesburg, FL. Funeral Mass is scheduled at St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, on...
Eileen Agnes Hollan
Sep 7, 2014
Eileen Agnes (Swing) Hollan, 91, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was the daughter of Cleo & Agnes McNew Swing. Born in Hamilton County, Indiana on Feb 23, 1923. She graduated in April 1941 from Mt Summit High School and married Erville Hollan that same year in the Spring Christian Church, Springport, Indiana. Following Erville's tour of...
Avril Fiona Jackson
Sep 4, 2014
Avril Fiona Jackson, 2 months & 13 days old, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014. Born at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando, to Travis & Damaris Jackson. She is survived by her parents and grandmother, Martha Jackson, Fruitland Park, FL; & many aunts, uncles & other cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Larry Jackson & Andy Lopez....
Prudence M. Bassett
Sep 4, 2014
Prudence M. Bassett, 104, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, September 04, 2014. Born in Wickliffe, Ohio, she moved to Lake County in 1950 from Wickliffe, Ohio. She was a Homemaker and was a protestant. Prudence is survived by her cousin, Martin R. Dunn, Brooksville, FL; 3 grandchildren and many great & great-great-grandchildren. She will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery...
Frank Fender
Sep 2, 2014
Frank Fender, 66, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Born in Lakeland, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. He graduated from Apopka High School Class of 1966 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He worked for TECO Peoples Gas for 23 years before retiring. Frank served in the US Navy during...
A. Rita Beaulieu Crosby Anderson
Sep 1, 2014
A. Rita Beaulieu Crosby Anderson, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, she was an office manager for New England Telephone. She served in the US Navy during WWII. She is survived by her daughter, Carol C. Egan, Leesburg, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Connie Ann Seaquist Bailey
Sep 1, 2014
Cornelia "Connie" Ann Seaquist Bailey, 72, of Tavares, FL passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she moved to Lake County in 1975 from Mahwah, NJ. She and her late husband, Ricardo Seaquist were owners of the Muffler Man Automotive Services of Eustis prior to their retirement. Connie was an Assemblies of God Missionette Leader for...
Patti Ann Hardin Dorris
Sep 1, 2014
Patti Ann Hardin Dorris, 63, of Eustis, FL, a 5th generation Floridian born in Lake County, passed away Monday, September 01, 2014 at her summer home in Auburn, KY. She was a natural gas pipeline worker prior to her retirement. Patti enjoyed raising and breeding yorkies, cooking, gardening, and sitting on the beach. She is survived by her Husband, M.E....
Rebecca J. Romine
Aug 28, 2014
Rebecca J. Romine, 75, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. Born in Lancaster, Ohio, she moved to Tavares in 2002 from Lancaster, Ohio. She worked as a Spot Welder. She loved fishing, playing bingo and ocean beaches. Rebecca is survived by her son, Chris W. Romine, Mount Dora, FL; 2 daughters, Roxanne Dudley, Lancaster, OH, Kymberly Knight, Ocala,...
Esther Aronica
Aug 26, 2014
Esther Aronica, 94, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, she moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Youngstown, Ohio. She was a Supermarket Cashier. She was a member of the Florida Hospital Waterman's Auxiliary Pink Ladies and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. She is survived by her brother, John Dombrosky,...
Roy Lee Vaughn Jr.
Aug 25, 2014
Roy L. Vaughn Jr., 82, of Eustis, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014. Born in Berwyn, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1989 from Western Springs, IL. He was an Engineer Supervisor with Bell Telephone of Illinois prior to his retirement. Roy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eustis. Roy served in United States Naval Reserve. He...
Sharon Louise Brown
Aug 24, 2014
Sharon Louise Brown, 70, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, she was a member of Epiphany Anglican Church. Sharon will be buried at Ponceannah Cemetery, Paisley on Thursday, September 04, 2014. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Darrell Lee Hullinger
Aug 20, 2014
Darrell Lee Hullinger, 63, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, he moved to Tavares in 2003 from Georgia. He was an Umpire for Softball and was a member of the FPOA, the Lake County Volley Ball Officials Association, and a member of the Apopka Calvary Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed baseball, golf, UGA...