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Rev. Walter Baker Peterson

Rev. Walter Baker Peterson

Jan 10, 2012

Rev. Walter Baker Peterson (Affectionately known as Father Pete) age 79, died Tuesday, Jan. 10th at his home in Etowah, Tavares, Florida.He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 28, 1932. He graduated from Landon High School, Jacksonville in 1950. He attended Jacksonville University. He graduated of the University of Florida, Gainesville in 1954 with a Bachelor's in History and...

Gerald J. Sigler

Gerald J. Sigler

Jan 10, 2012

Gerald J. Sigler, 77 of Mount Dora died Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He retired after 4 decades of service, first to the Catholic Church and then to the community in health and human services. He is probably best known for creating and coordinating the first English translation of the Latin liturgy for Mass English-speaking countries (England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland,...

Helen Joyce Brittin

Helen Joyce Brittin

Jan 8, 2012

Helen Joyce Brittin, 85, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. Born in Niles, Michigan, she moved to Umatilla in 2000 from South Bend, Indiana. She worked in an industrial plastics factory and was Catholic. Helen is survived by her 2 sons, David Myers, Umatilla, FL, Boyd Myers, Niles, MI; daughter, Alana Arseneau, Edwardsburg, MI; 8 grandchildren and 9...

Joseph Anthony Cassella Sr.

Joseph Anthony Cassella Sr.

Jan 8, 2012

Joseph Anthony Cassella Sr., 82, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, January 08, 2012. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, he moved to Tavares in 1992 from Glendale, Arizona. He was a Electrical Journeyman working with a steel mill. Joseph is predeceased by Son-Christopher Cassella. He is survived by his Wife-Majororie Cassella of Tavares, FL; Sons-Joseph Cassella of Eustis, FL, Michael Cassella of...

Alfred Wallace Heinrich

Alfred Wallace Heinrich

Jan 7, 2012

Alfred Wallace Heinrich, 87, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. Born in Kewanee, Illinois, he moved to Mount Dora in 1958 from Kewanee, Illinois. He was a Supervisor for TG Lee Dairy for many years before retiring and was a Lutheran. Alfred served in the US Army Airborne. He is survived by his son, Steven Heinrich, Mount...

James F. Rogers

James F. Rogers

Jan 6, 2012

James F. Rogers, 88, of Altoona, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. Born in Guelph City, Ontario, Canada, he had lived in Altoona for over 20 years moving here from Wellsburg, New York. He was a Machine Operator for Agway Feed Plant for over 20 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Altoona. He served in...

Kristin Marie Yates

Kristin Marie Yates

Jan 5, 2012

Kristin Marie Yates, 27, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She is survived by her mother and step father, Denice and Tom Rogers, of Umatilla, FL; father, Randy Yates of Mount Dora, FL; grandmother, Carolyn Iannone of Mount Dora, FL; siblings, Amanda and Chris Manfreda of...

LaDon "Buddy" Warren

LaDon "Buddy" Warren

Jan 3, 2012

LaDon "Buddy" Warren, 77, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Born in Brooksville, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He retired from the Eustis Fire Department as Assistant Chief in 1990 after working there for 28 years. He was a life member of the Eustis Elks Lodge and a member of the VFW #8087 of...

Elaine deRouville Weston

Elaine deRouville Weston

Dec 29, 2011

Elaine deRouville Weston, formerly of Rutherfordton, N.C., died peacefully, in Tavares, Florida on December 29, 2011. She was born September 19, 1922 in Albany, N.Y. Elaine was a devoted Lutheran, gardener, musician and mother. She "walked in beauty". She is predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Weston, Sr. and youngest son, Paul T. Weston. Surviving are 6 children, 13 grandchildren...

Grace M. Howard

Grace M. Howard

Dec 12, 2011

Grace M. Howard, 78, A women of extraordinary faith, generosity and love born May 31, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan was received by God in Heaven December 12, 2011 and is with her family. Loving companion and best friend to John Kolodzaike, treasured mother to her children, and adored grandmother to her grandchildren. Former Miss Michigan, she moved to Eustis in...

David H. Reische

David H. Reische

Dec 10, 2011

David H. Reische, 72, of Hawthorne formerly of Eustis, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011. Born in Kewanee, Illinois, he moved to Hawthorne in 2000 from Eustis, Florida. He was a A.C. Mechanic for Lake Mechanical Contractors in Eustis and was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church, Keystone Heights. David is survived by his wife, Mary Reische, Hawthorne, FL;...

Rev. Noah Webster Hollis Sr.

Rev. Noah Webster Hollis Sr.

Dec 10, 2011

Rev. Noah Webster Hollis, Sr., 76, of Poplarville, Mississippi formerly of Bonifay, Florida died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at his residence. He was the minister at Church of God of Prophecy in Picayune, Mississippi and an Aircraft parts controller. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hattie Marie (Braswell) Hollis of Poplarville, Mississippi; three children; Noah W. Hollis...

Olen J. McCullough

Olen J. McCullough

Dec 6, 2011

Olen J. McCullough, 83, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Born in Alamo, Georgia, he moved to Mount Dora in 1985 from Addison, Illinois. He owned & operated his own screen press sign manufacturing business. Olen was a member of the American Legion Post 35 of Mount Dora, The National Rifle Association and Bay Street Baptist Church,...

Opal C. Harry

Opal C. Harry

Dec 5, 2011

Opal C. Harry, 92, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011. Born in Nobob, Kentucky, she moved to Florida in 2003 from Danville, Illinois. She worked for GE as a winder for over 21 years and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Opal was the Precinct Committee Woman for the Democratic Party in Danville,...

Loraine Van Dingenen

Loraine Van Dingenen

Dec 5, 2011

Loraine Van Dingenen, 91, of Port Orange, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Umatilla in 1970 from Indian River, Michigan. She was a Audiometric Technician with the State of Michigan Public School System. She was a member of the Pine Meadows Golf and Country Club; Eustis Allstates Tourist Club. Loraine loved to play...

Thomas A. Simmons

Thomas A. Simmons

Nov 30, 2011

Thomas A. Simmons, 69, of Groveland, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Groveland in April of 2011 from Beaver Lake, Nebraska. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his Daughters Gretchen Milam of Omaha, NE and Julie Gould of Groveland, FL; Brother- Robert Simmons of Wisconsin; Sister- Christine Rideout of...

Loyall Gene Jones

Loyall Gene Jones

Nov 29, 2011

Loyall Gene Jones, 69, of Paisley, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Ridgeland, S.C. Born in Hudson, Michigan, he moved to Paisley in January 1991 fromOsseo, Michigan. Loyall was Professional Truck Driver and was employed at Sunstate Carriers. He is survived by 2 sons, John Paul Jones, Justin Loyall Jones; 4 daughters, Karrie Hootman, Kelly Ludwig, Jessica Jones and...

Nicholas Charles Polk

Nicholas Charles Polk

Nov 27, 2011

Nicholas Charles Polk, 14, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011. He was in 8th grade at Milestones Community Charter School, Leesburg. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer (Michael) Dempsey, Mount Dora, FL; father, John Michael Polk, Orlando, FL; 3 brothers, Marc Polk, Mount Dora, FL, Clayton Polk, Mount Dora, FL, Jackson Polk, Mount Dora, FL; 2...

Ruth L. Cyr

Ruth L. Cyr

Nov 26, 2011

Ruth L. Cyr, 85, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011. Born in Atkinson, Maine, she moved to Umatilla in 1968 from Holden, Maine. She was a Seamstress and was an avid bowler for over 45 years. Ruth is survived by her 3 sons, Joseph P. Cyr, Emmett, ID, Ronald A. Cyr, Columbus, GA, Peter J. Cyr, Umatilla, FL;...

Diana A. Ybarra

Diana A. Ybarra

Nov 23, 2011

Diana A. Ybarra, 56, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born in Harlingen, Texas, she moved to Mount Dora in 1970 from Texas. She is survived by Husband - Raul O. Ybarra of Mount Dora, FL; Daughters - Melinda Aguiar of Apopka, FL, Lisa A. Ybarra of Mount Dora, FL, Rita Suarez of Mount Dora, FL; Brothers...

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