Obituaries

Local Florida Obituaries

Bonita E. Felgar

Bonita E. Felgar

Jun 22, 2011

Bonita (Bonnie) Felgar, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at her home in Grand Court, Tavares. She is survived by her children, Lynn Foote, Eustis, FL, Mark Felgar, New Orleans, LA, Laurie Konnerth, Eustis, FL. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Brian (Meredith) Konnerth and Danae Konnerth. Bonnie moved to Eustis in 1992 from Quincy, Illinois which will be her...

Emilie C. Boris

Emilie C. Boris

Jun 18, 2011

Emilie C. Boris By Robert Boris, her son Artist, garden enthusiast, business executive, and an active member in local events and civic projects, Emilie Constance Boris had, throughout her life, been a vibrant, gracious and welcome part of a large circle of dear friends and close associates. Emilie Boris, although widely recognized in the Greater Boston area for her business...

Theodore A. Purcell

Theodore A. Purcell

Jun 16, 2011

Theodore A. Purcell, 58, of Belleview, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. Born in Key West, Florida, he moved to Belleview in 2009 from Archer, FL where he had lived for over 30 years. Ted was an Ordained Anglican Priest, was a Nurse and most recently worked as a case manager at Lifestream. He served in the US Air Force...

Jan W. Ziegengeist

Jan W. Ziegengeist

Jun 14, 2011

Jan W. Ziegengeist, 72, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was a native of Wildwood, NJ, the son of the late Walter and Leona Myers Ziegengeist. Leutenent Ziegengieist was with the Eustis Fire Department for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He was a Firefighter Instructor at Lake-Tech Kenneth Bragg Center. He was a popular performer at...

George Junior Lambert

George Junior Lambert

Jun 13, 2011

George Junior Lambert, 80, of Eustis, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. Born in Enterprise, Alabama, he moved to Eustis in 1948 from Alabama. He was a heavy equipment owner & operator and was a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. George is survived by his 2 sons, Ed Lambert, Paisley, FL, Mike Lambert, Sorrento, FL; daughter, Carolyn...

Beatrice Avedisian

Beatrice Avedisian

Jun 9, 2011

Beatrice Avedisian, 89, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, she is survived by her sister, Louise Keshishian, Tavares, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Lily T. Schwarz

Lily T. Schwarz

Jun 9, 2011

Lily T. Schwarz, 60, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she moved to Central Florida in 1974 from Rochester, NY. She was owner of Gold Medal Honors Academy from 1999 - present. As a teenager, Lily served as Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol where she met her husband, Jim. She is survived...

Donald B. Ratliff

Donald B. Ratliff

Jun 7, 2011

Donald B. Ratliff, 71, of Umatilla, passed away Tuesday, June 07, 2011. Born and lived in Lookout, Kentucky, until he moved to Umatilla in 1960. He was a citrus blender with Golden Gem for 35 years and worked at the North Eustis Publix for 5 years. He is survived by wife, Mary M. Ratliff; sons, Keenan Wynn Ratliff of Knoxville,...

James E. Thomas

James E. Thomas

Jun 6, 2011

James E. Thomas, 70, of Tavares, passed away Monday, June 06, 2011. Born in Wilson, North Carolina, he moved to Tavares in 1999 from Maryland . He was a Postal Clerk with the United States Postal Service. James is a U.S. Army Veteran. He loved studying world history and geography. James is preceaded innt heaven by his Mother-Gladys Ward Thomas....

Henriette Stefanczyk Echord Bond

Henriette Stefanczyk Echord Bond

Jun 5, 2011

Henriette Stefanczyk Echord Bond, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the age of 82 following a short illness, She was a World War II Polish Underground combatant (1939-44) and Mauthausen Concentration Camp survivor (1944-45). In her youth, Henriette and her family suffered the poignant and harrowing experiences of war as her Polish homeland unsuccessfully defended itself against the Nazi German...

James Dwight Gambrell

James Dwight Gambrell

Jun 3, 2011

James Dwight Gambrell, 63, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was owned and operated Special T's of Central Florida, located in Grand Island since the mid 1970's. He had a love for photographing the North Carolina mountains and waterfalls as well as for hiking....

Gertrude M. Gervais

Gertrude M. Gervais

Jun 1, 2011

Gertrude M. Gervais, 91, of Bradenton formerly of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Born in Strong, Maine, she moved to Grand Island in 1997 from Rochester, NH. She was a Teacher for the Rochester, NH Public School System from 1974-1982 and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Gertrude was the hospitality...

Jack Garside

Jack Garside

Jun 1, 2011

Jack Garside, 91, of Palmetto, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Born in England, he was a tool designer for the foxboro company. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan Garside, Palmetto, FL. Services will be in Lincoln, RI & interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, RI. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Dale H. "Bunny" Breedlove

Dale H. "Bunny" Breedlove

May 28, 2011

Dale H. "Bunny" Breedlove, 77, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011. Born in Tavares, Florida, he graduated from Tavares High School Class of 1951 where he was Vice President of his senior class and played baseball, basketball and football. He later graduated Cedarville Baptist College, Cedarville, OH in 1957. He retired from the Lake County Tax Collector's Office...

Yvonne R. McQueen

Yvonne R. McQueen

May 27, 2011

Yvonne R. McQueen, 77, of Eustis, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. Born in Highland, Illinois, she moved to Eustis in 1971 from New Smyrna Beach, FL. Yvonne previously worked for the FAA, NORAD, NASA, the Lake County Sheriff's Office and retired from the Social Security Administration. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. Yvonne is survived by...

Lestina Tyre Vaughn

Lestina Tyre Vaughn

May 24, 2011

Lestina Tyre Vaughn, 90, of Eustis, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was born in High Springs, FL on April 6, 1921 to Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Tyre. Her parents moved to Eustis in 1927 where her father practiced medicine, surgery, and hypnosis until his passing in 1974. Lestina attended elementary school in Eustis and graduated from...

Jayne E. Brackman

Jayne E. Brackman

May 23, 2011

Jayne E. Brackman, 80, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. Born in Camden, New Jersey, she lived in Eustis from 1968-1977 while her husband was Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Eustis. They retired to Grand Island in 1995. She was a very devoted Pastor's wife, she also taught school and was librarian at Eustis...

Martha Hammerling

Martha Hammerling

May 19, 2011

Martha J. Hammerling, 67, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011. Born in Hornersville, Missouri, she moved to Central Florida in 1976 from St. Joseph, MI. She was a retired telephone operator and was a member of First Baptist Church of Eustis. She is survived by husband - Erwin Hammerling of Grand Island, FL; Son - Jeffery Hammerling...

George Ryan Jr.

George Ryan Jr.

May 19, 2011

George Ryan Jr., 51, of Eustis FL, passed away at home. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he moved to Eustis in 1996 from Rahway, NJ. He was Head Dispatcher at Dura Stress Concrete of Leesburg, FL. Mr. Ryan was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Florida Sheriff's Association, and the NY Jets Fan Club. He was extremely patriotic;...

Kenneth Renard "Butch" Peterson

Kenneth Renard "Butch" Peterson

May 16, 2011

Kenneth Renard "Butch" Peterson, 71, of Eustis, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. Born in Jamestown, New York, he moved to Orlando in 1967 from Sinclairville, NY before moving to Eustis in 2000. He was the Owner & Operator of B & H VW & Buggy Barn of Orlando and loved off road racing. Kenneth served his country in the...

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