Local Florida Obituaries
Regina A. Mancino
Aug 6, 2012
Regina A. Mancino, 81, of Tavares, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012. Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in1983 from Coral Springs, Florida. She was a Registered Nurse and was of Catholic faith. Regina was a member of the Bay Street Players Theatre. She is survived by her Step-Daughter, Geraldine Stewart of Oviedo, FL and 4 Granddaughters, Rachel,...
John S. Simko III
Aug 6, 2012
John Stephen Simko, III. 58 of Tavares unexpectedly passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 5, 1953. Upon his retirement as a Master Dental Technician, he relocated with his family to Florida settling in Mount Dora, then to Tavares. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years Carol; One son, John Stephen...
Lyndell Thurman Walker
Aug 3, 2012
Lyndell Thurman Walker, 87, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012. Born in Macbeth, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 2000 from Danville, W.V. He was a Coal Miner and was a member of the VFW and UMWA. Lyndell served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Lyndell is predeceased by son Danny R. Walker. He is...
Betty "Joyce" Goodwin
Aug 1, 2012
Betty Joyce Goodwin, 78, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 01, 2012. Born in Dekalb County, Georgia, she moved to Orlando in 1959 from Atlanta, GA and then to Mount Dora in 2003 . She was a Homemaker and attended First Baptist Church of Eustis. She is survived by her Daughter - Christina L. Goodwin, Mount Dora, FL;...
Sarah Elizabeth Coffey Knight
Jul 30, 2012
Sarah Elizabeth Coffey Knight, 70, of Tavares, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012. Born in Leesburg, Florida, she moved to Tavares in 2008 from Lancaster, SC. She owned & operated a Badcock Home Furnishings Store in Lancaster, SC. Sarah is survived by her3 sons, Roger Alan Driggers, Umatilla, FL, Ronald Glen Driggers, Washington, DC, Rinker Darnel Robinson, Yalaha, FL; 2...
Marjorie I. Smith
Jul 28, 2012
Marjorie I. Smith, Central Florida nursery owner, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2012 at the age of 90. Margie was born, grew up in Montverde, FL, the daughter of a farming family. She graduated from Clermont High School and worked in Orlando. She married Albert K. (Smitty) Smith in 1945. She was a homemaker, military wife and mother of...
James T. Donnelly
Jul 26, 2012
James T. Donnelly, 71, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was a truck driver. James is survived by his sister, Lillian G. Drury, Chicopee, MA and niece, Laurie Sergent. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Cornelia M. Case
Jul 23, 2012
Cornelia M. Case, 97, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. Born in Oswegatchie, New York, shes lived in Leesburg for over 30 years coming from Ogdensburg, New York. She was a Administrative Assistant. Cornelia is survived by her husband, James R. Case, Leesburg, FL; nephew, Robert Swartz; 3 nieces, Rita Taggart, Jean Newell, Paula Harman. Interment will be...
Benjamin F. Williamson
Jul 23, 2012
Benjamin F. Williamson, 82, of Eustis, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. Born in Opp, Alabama, he moved to Eustis in the 1950's from Opp, Alabama. He was a Farmer and was Baptist. Benjamin served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Gail Williamson, Eustis, FL; son, Jeff Williamson, Eustis, FL; 4...
Betty Burkholder
Jul 23, 2012
Betty Ellen Starling Burkholder, 90 passed away on Monday, July 23 at the Ruleme Center in Eustis, Florida. Betty was born in 1921 in Detroit, MI and was the daughter of Raymond and Roma (Hughes) Starling. She was a resident of Dundee, Michigan for seventy years, graduated from Dundee High School in 1939 and was a member of St. John’s...
Jacqueline Grant
Jul 23, 2012
Jacqueline Grant, 83 years, born to parents Donnie Ezelle Nolen and Eddie Grover Grant, who worked for Lake Region Packing House and owned several citrus groves in Lake County. Jacqueline was born in Broxton, Georgia and grew up and was educated in Tavares. She is a graduate of Tavares High School Class of 1948. She worked as a telephone operator,...
Raul Roman Morales
Jul 22, 2012
Raul Roman Morales, 67, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to Central Florida in 1986 from Worcester, Massachusetts. He was a Sand Blaster and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Raul is survived by his wife, Juanita J. Roman, Eustis, FL; 5 sons, Raul Roman, Jr.,...
Martha Ann Welch
Jul 22, 2012
Martha Ann Welch, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Born in Bondville, Illinois, she moved to Leesburg in 2002 from Monticello, Illinois. She owned & operated her own quilting business and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved quilting, planting flowers and playing cards with her friends. She was a member of Grand Island...
Bruce Benjamin Wilson
Jul 20, 2012
Mr. Bruce Benjamin Wilson, 59, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 20, 2012 while vacationing with family in Daytona Beach, FL. Born in Hinesville, GA he was the son of Varina Bradley Munson of San Clemente, CA and the late Robert Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a Remote Video Engineer with Raycom Sports and a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War....
Helen M. Lancaster
Jul 14, 2012
Helen M. Lancaster, 92, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012. Born in Kenton County, Kentucky, she moved to Eustis in 1984 from Independence, KY. She was a Homemaker and was Methodist. Helen is survived by her 2 sons, Tom Lancaster, Owenton, KY, John Lancaster, Tampa, FL; daughter, Donna J. Hall, Eustis, FL; brother, Earl Clark, Walton, KY; 2...
Georgia Dell Parrish Bradford
Jul 12, 2012
Georgia Dell Parrish Bradford was born January 16, 1913 in Denton, GA to George Colquitt Parrish and Dell Rebecca Bush. The Family moved to Florida in 1921 to Eaton’s Beach at Lake Weir, Florida. They moved to Eustis in the Late 1930’s and have resided there since that time. During the 1940’s and 50’s she was manager of the Wayside...
Emory L. Gnann
Jul 10, 2012
Emory Lamar Gnann, 78, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012. Born in Sanford, Florida July 16 1933 as a 4th generation Floridian, he lived his entire life in Lake County. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He began his career as a Grocer with Story Brothers, then Eustis Food Center, was Manager of Thriftway...
Diane L. Coffey
Jul 4, 2012
Diane L. Coffey, 60, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she moved to Eustis in 1981 from Waterbury, Connecticut. She was a Logistics Manager for Dan's On-Time Delivery. Diane loved all animals but especially horses. She is survived by her husband, Donald D. Coffey, Eustis, FL; son, Daniel Freeman, Mount Dora, FL; daughter, Michelle...
Terry Lee Conner
Jul 4, 2012
Terry Lee Conner, 66, of Astor, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Born in Dallas, Texas, he moved to Astor in 1985 from Houston, TX. He was a Quality Control Inspector in the Oil Industry and served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion and of the VFW. Terry is survived by his...
Jimmie L. Monk
Jun 30, 2012
Jimmie L. Monk, 83, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012. Born in Lakeland, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1934 from Winter Haven, FL. He was a Quality Control Technician with Shasta Beverage of Eustis. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Eustis and the VFW post #8087. Jimmie served in the U.S. Air Force during...