Obituaries

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Velma Jane Wilson Ritchey

Velma Jane Wilson Ritchey

Nov 8, 2011

Velma Jane Wilson Ritchey, 88, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Born in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 2006 from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She was a Homemaker and attended the Pilgrim Holyness Church in Twin Rocks, PA. Velma loved to crochet and work with plastic canvas. She avidly read her Bible. She is survived by her...

Diana Helzer Barringer

Diana Helzer Barringer

Nov 2, 2011

Diana Helzer Barringer, 70, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Corpus Christi, TX. She was a Multimedia Artist, was a member of the Leesburg Art Association, Daytona Beach Art Association, the Artist Workshop of New Smyrna Beach, FL and a member of St. Mary of the Lakes...

Ida Jean Williams

Ida Jean Williams

Nov 1, 2011

Ida Jean Williams, 67, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Born in Transylvania County, North Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 1973 from Longwood, Florida. She was a Real Estate Closing Agent working for Bill Brown Realty & Inland Title Services. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James E. Williams, Sr., Eustis, FL; 4 sons,...

Robert F. Hibbard

Robert F. Hibbard

Oct 28, 2011

Robert F. "Bob" Hibbard, 73, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Umatilla in 1974 from Webster, New York. He was a Builder and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Bob served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his 4...

Paul Douglas Domostoy

Paul Douglas Domostoy

Oct 28, 2011

Paul Douglas Domostoy, 55, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Santa Monica, California , he lived most of his life in Eustis. He was a Roofer. Paul is survived by his 2 sisters, Linda Angel, Eustis, FL, Tracey Domostoy, Eustis, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Virginia M. Cook

Virginia M. Cook

Oct 28, 2011

Virginia M. Cook, 79, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Born in Lisbon, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She owned & operated H & V Restaurant in Eustis and was Baptist. Virginia is survived by her 3 sons, Mun Wildon Cauley, Jr., Lake City, FL, Benjamin John Cauley, Leesburg, FL, Jack Paul Williams, Paisley,...

James Preston Wheeler Jr.

James Preston Wheeler Jr.

Oct 27, 2011

James Preston Wheeler, known affectionately as "J.P.", 88, loved Husband, Father and Grandfather, went Home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born the only son and youngest child of James and Bertha Wheeler on January 6, 1923, in Wilmington, North Carolina. As a young man he worked side by side with his father after...

Peggy M. Smith

Peggy M. Smith

Oct 26, 2011

Peggy M. Smith, 67, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She was an Insurance Secretary and was Baptist. Peggy is survived by her husband, Harry J. Smith, Eustis, FL; 2 daughters, Pamela (James) Pippin, Apopka, FL, Tammy (Hank) Owens, Mount Dora, FL; 3 brothers, Lee McRee,...

George W. Fussell

George W. Fussell

Oct 23, 2011

George W. Fussell, 87, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born in Ocala, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1979 from Virginia . He retired as Major with the U.S. Army serving for 21 years during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Following his military career he worked for the Department of Defense for 16 years. He was of Baptist...

Gracie Curtis-DeLozier

Gracie Curtis-DeLozier

Oct 22, 2011

Gracie Curtis-DeLozier, 92, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011. Born in Truman, Minnesota, she moved to Mount Dora in 1978 from Hendersonville, TN. She owned and operated Curtis' Fashions in Terre Haute, IN, prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church, Eustis, FL. She is predeceased by her first husband,...

Bill Kentala

Bill Kentala

Oct 20, 2011

Bill Kentala, 72, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011. Born in Detroit, MI moved to Lake County from Miami Springs, FL. Graduate of Univ of Miami, retired Deputy Chief with the City of Coral Gables Fire Dept for 26 yrs. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church. Active with the Knights of Columbus...

Richard E. Varcoe

Richard E. Varcoe

Oct 15, 2011

Richard E. Varcoe, 90, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011. Born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, he moved to Leesburg in the Mid 1970's from Healdsburg, CA. Richard served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his brother, Burton H. Varcoe, Emmetsburg, IA; sister, Bonnie Mae Bickell, Tucson, AZ; nephew, Michael E. Giles, Leesburg, FL....

Annie Jane Phillips

Annie Jane Phillips

Oct 12, 2011

Annie Jane Phillips, 89, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Born in Brooker, Florida, she moved to Lake County in the mid 1940s from Newberry, Florida. She was a Cashier & Hostess with Morrisons Cafeteria, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tavares where she was very active her whole life. Mrs. Phillips is predeceased...

James Ronald Finnegan

James Ronald Finnegan

Oct 12, 2011

James Ronald Finnegan, 76, of Ocala, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Born in Manhattan, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1993 from New York. He was a Owner and Operator of Impulse Insustries as a mechanical Engineer. James served in the Military during Korea. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen DaVanzo, Montrose, CA; niece, Regina DaVanzo, LaCanada,...

Bruce T. Birck

Bruce T. Birck

Oct 11, 2011

Bruce T. Birck, 60, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Born in Long Island, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 2008 from Massapequa Park, Long Island, NY. He owned his own business as a cabinet maker, was a member of the Combat Veterans Motocycle Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans Association. Bruce served in...

Robert D. VanDyke

Robert D. VanDyke

Oct 10, 2011

Robert D. Van Dyke, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. Born in Gloversville, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1978 from Madison, Indiana. He was a Truck Driver and was a Korean War Veteran who served in the US Army. He is survived by his 2 sons, Robert L. Van Dyke, Jeffrey Morgan; 3 daughters, Shirley...

Roy C. Walls

Roy C. Walls

Oct 9, 2011

Roy C. Walls, 87, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, October 09, 2011. Born in Cherokee, Alabama, he moved to Leesburg in the Late 1950's from Alabama. He worked for Dura-Stress and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lisbon. Roy is survived by his wife, Velma Walls, Leesburg, FL; brother, Eugene "Buddy" Walls, Alamo, GA; 3 sisters, Ann Chancy,...

David Roger Wiley

David Roger Wiley

Oct 2, 2011

David Roger Wiley, 61, of Crystal River, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011. Born in Davenport, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1995 from Suwanee, Georgia.He worked for Lake Sumter EMS. He loved fishing, boating, and hunting. He was an accomplished wood worker. David served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Linda Wiley,...

Meredith B. Salyer

Meredith B. Salyer

Sep 30, 2011

Meredith B. Salyer, 88, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. Born in Binger, Oklahoma, he moved to Eustis in 1956 from Norman, Oklahoma. He was a Owner and Operator of a craft supply store before retiring. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Eustis. Meredith served his country during World War II. He is survived by his...

Paul E. Temple

Paul E. Temple

Sep 29, 2011

Paul E. Temple, 77, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. He worked for Wooten Airboat Tours. Paul is survived by his wife, Shirley Temple, Eustis, FL . Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

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