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Frank Parks Landis

Frank Parks Landis

Feb 26, 2011

Frank Parks Landis, Sr., 90, of Eustis,FL, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 of an undisclosed illness. Parks worked as a chemist in General Electric's Knolls Lab for 35 years. He was an avid conservationist, gardener, carpenter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Lucy M. Landis, 2 sons, 1 daughter and 5 grandchildren. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home,...

Irene M. Belcher

Irene M. Belcher

Feb 25, 2011

Irene M. Belcher, 92, of Altoona, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. Born in Sligo, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1976 from Welch, West Virginia. After moving to Eustis, she continued working all the way into her 80's She was a member of the First Church of God, Eustis, where she was very active till the last few years....

Bernice "Bernie" L. Martin

Bernice "Bernie" L. Martin

Feb 24, 2011

Bernice L. (Bernie) Martin, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011. Born in Russellville, Kentucky, he and his wife have been winter residents to Leesburg since 1978 coming from Clarkston in 1978 from Clarkston, Michigan. He was a Fire Engineer with the Pontiac, MI Fire Dept., was a music singer & performer, active fisherman, hunter & gardener. Bernie...

Margaret N. Miles

Margaret N. Miles

Feb 23, 2011

Margaret N. Miles, 81, of Fairfeild Glade,TN passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Tavares, FL.. She was a winter resident of Mount Dora, FL since 1995. Prior to her retirement she was a clubs manager. She is survived by her Husband - Robert P. Miles of Fairfield Glade, TN; Sons Frank French of Suffolk, VA, William French of Smyrna,...

Marguerite Eleanor Umphrey

Marguerite Eleanor Umphrey

Feb 23, 2011

Marguerite (Peg) Hirsch Umphrey, 94 formerly of Benton Harbor, died February 23rd at her home in Leesburg, Florida. Her death was if she had scripted it – sitting in a chair on her porch listening to “Big Band” music tapes. She was a loving and devoted wife to Ermine for 66 years and mother to daughter Pamela (James) Clever. Florida...

Gunnar William (Bill) Iceberg

Gunnar William (Bill) Iceberg

Feb 19, 2011

Gunnar William "Bill" Iceberg, 72, of Lapeer, MI, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he & his wife, Marilyn have been winter residents of Eustis since 1997 coming from Lapeer, Michigan. He was a Tool & Die Shop Manager, was an active golfer & fisherman and was a devoted family man. Family was of great importance....

Thomas Cooper Vincent

Thomas Cooper Vincent

Feb 18, 2011

Thomas Cooper Vincent, 54, of Trenton, FL, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. Born and raised in Central Florida, he moved to Trenton in 2010 from Houston, Texas. He was a draftsman with an oil co. in Houston, an inspector for the USDA in Florida, a federal inspector ith the USDA for New York City and was an offshore chef...

Linda Lee Kopp

Linda Lee Kopp

Feb 16, 2011

Linda Lee Kopp, 70, of Tavares, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Covington, Kentucky, to the late Charles & Bonnie Waddell, she moved to Tavares in 1984 from Covington, Kentucky. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Union Congregational Church of Tavares. Linda is survived by her loving husband,...

Cora Lee Carter

Cora Lee Carter

Feb 16, 2011

Cora Lee Carter, 86, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Ray, Georgia, she was a lifelong resident of Eustis. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Mid-Lakes Christian Church, Tavares. She was a lifelong church volunteer at Mid-Lakes Christian Church and formerly at First Church of Christ, Eustis. Cora Lee is survived by her...

Barbara Horner

Barbara Horner

Feb 13, 2011

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Percell J. "P.J." Leary Jr

Percell J. "P.J." Leary Jr

Feb 9, 2011

Percell Jones “P.J.” Leary, 70, of Tavares, FL passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011. “P.J.” was born in Norfolk, VA to Ruby and Percell Leary, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Davis Leary, daughter, Vickie C. Walters of Merritt Island, FL, son Stephen G. Leary & wife Janie of Grand Island, FL, son Clifford Blaine Leary & wife...

Bonnie Joy Havens

Bonnie Joy Havens

Feb 7, 2011

Bonnie J. Havens 84, of Tavares, FL, known as the cookie lady, passed away on February 2, 2011 in Anchorage, AK. Survivors include sons, Douglas E. Coppedge of Anchorage, AK and Ned Coppedge of Wasilla, AK; daughters, Sylvia K. Scott of Anchorage, AK, and Bonnie Cheryl Beatty of Leesburg, FL; brother Howard Harville of Franklin, OH; sister Lucill Shelton of...

Helen L. Mohr

Helen L. Mohr

Feb 6, 2011

Helen L. Mohr, 82, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born in College Springs, Iowa, she moved to Lake County in 1967 from Des Moines, Iowa. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the TOPS Club of Mount Dora and Eustis. Helen is survived by her 2 sons, Charles A. Mohr, Eustis, FL, Larry Hill, Des...

Brian Richard Woodie

Brian Richard Woodie

Feb 6, 2011

Brian Richard Woodie, 35, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born in Boynton Beach, Florida, he moved to Umatilla in 2003 after growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He owned his own carpentry business, B & K Finish Carpentry. Brian served his country proudly in the US Navy where he was a Seabee. He was the current president of...

Lorraine Adelaide "Mickey" Day

Lorraine Adelaide "Mickey" Day

Feb 2, 2011

Lorraine Adelaide "Mickey" Day, 92, of Leesburg, FL passed away Wednesday, February 02, 2011. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she moved to Leesburg in 1983 from Rock Island, IL. She was owner and operator of her A&W Stand prior to her retirement. Lorraine was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora, FL. She enjoyed her family and...

Wayne Paul Knight

Wayne Paul Knight

Jan 26, 2011

Wayne Paul Knight, Sr., 71, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Born in Franklin, North Carolina, he moved to Eustis in 1954 from Franklin, NC. After graduating from Eustis High School he spent most of his life as a welder and mechanic, served his country in the U.S. Army. Wayne is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Knight,...

Mary "Ann" Griggs

Mary "Ann" Griggs

Jan 24, 2011

Mary Annette "Ann" Griggs, 79, of Ocklawaha, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, she moved to Florida in Late 1940's. She was a Kitchen Manager for many years and was a wonderful wife & mother. She was involved with Younglife's Southwind Youth Camp. Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Carl Griggs, Ocklawaha, FL;...

Cleo Hegwood

Cleo Hegwood

Jan 22, 2011

Cleo Hegwood, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011. Born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, he moved to Mount Dora in 1969 from Detroit, Michigan. He was a Nursery Laborer and was a veteran of World Warr II serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Donna M. Hegwood, Mount Dora, FL; son, William Guy Hegwood,...

Ronald L. Houghton

Ronald L. Houghton

Jan 19, 2011

Ronald L. Houghton, 72, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born in Santaquin, Utah, he moved to Mount Dora in 1996 from Tooele, Utah. He retired as Petty Officer First Class wit hthe U.S. Navy serving during Vietnam. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, VFW Post 8087, and of...

R. Christian Newton

R. Christian Newton

Jan 18, 2011

R. Christian Newton. Youth minister and computer programmer passed from our arms into his heavenly Father's arms Tuesday, January 18, age 51. He is survived by his wife, Christine, children: William, Emily, Isaac, Mary and brother, Douglas. Born in Mass., he moved to Kissimmee then Mount Dora. Visitation will be at Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis Friday, January 21, 6-8PM. Memorial...

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