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Billy L. House

Billy L. House

Apr 17, 2010

Billy L. House, 66, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, he moved to Orlando in 1968 from California moving to Eustis in 1981. Billy served in the US Navy during Vietnam as a Chief Petty Officer and was a member of the NRA, AMVETS, VFW, AARP and Zion Hill Baptist Church of Charlotte,...

Della M. Smith

Della M. Smith

Apr 16, 2010

Della M. Smith, 83, of Ferndale, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010. Born in Ferndale, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Ferndale where she was Postmaster for many years. She was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church. Della is survived by her 5 sons, Charles "Chuck" Smith, Deland, FL, Arvel "Butch" Smith, Ferndale, FL, Michael "Mike" Smith, Sardis, GA,...

Louis Edward Miller

Louis Edward Miller

Apr 13, 2010

Louis Edward Miller, 83, of Astor, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Born in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, he moved to Astor in 1985 from Lynwood, IL. He was a Boilermaker, was the past-commander of the VFW Post #9986 of Astor, member of the Masonic Lodge #1166 in Oak Lawn, IL and loved Hunting & Fishing. He served in...

Salvatore J. Anastasio

Salvatore J. Anastasio

Apr 12, 2010

Salvatore J. Anastasio, 61, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a produce manager served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his 2 sons, Victor Anastasio, Brooklyn, NY, Salvatore Anastasio, Brooklyn, NY; 4 brothers, Anthony Anastasio, Lynbrook, NY, Giacinto Anastasio, Lynbrook, NY, Joseph Anastasio, Brooklyn, NY, Rocco Anastasio,...

Catherine I. Bankert

Catherine I. Bankert

Apr 8, 2010

Catherine I. Bankert, 85, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010. Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1971 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a Draftsperson with Florida Telephone and was Lutheran. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Richard J. Pable

Richard J. Pable

Apr 7, 2010

Richard John Pable, 79, son of Joseph and Sophie Pable, passed away on April 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Grace; his daughters Vicki (Tom) Ackert, Diana (Tom) Glasscock, and Andrea (Steven) Denis; his sons Joe (Sheri) and Bill (Jill); and his grandchildren Leeah Dorothy Pable and Amelie Grace Denis. Richard was born in Oshkosh,...

Benjamin Lee Skiba

Benjamin Lee Skiba

Apr 6, 2010

Benjamin Lee Skiba, 30, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, April 06, 2010. Born in Chardon, Ohio, he moved to Tavares in 2004 from Livingston, Tennessee. He was a Construction Site Manager and was a member of the Church Of Christ. Ben is survived by his father, Michael Lee (Mick) Skiba, Tavares, FL; brother, Michael Levon Skiba, Tavares, FL; 3 sisters,...

Ronald C. Harrison

Ronald C. Harrison

Mar 25, 2010

Harrison, Ronald C., Captain USMC Ret. 75, of Eustis passed away on March 25, 2010 after a short illness. Born in Astatula , Florida on Oct. 14, 1934. He grew up with his family in the citrus industry Harrison Grove Service and attended and graduated from Tavares High. For many years Bill and Jenny Harris his parents lived in Astatula....

Joan M. Marcinko

Joan M. Marcinko

Mar 24, 2010

Joan M. Marcinko, 77, of Grand Island, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Born in Ferndale, Michigan, she moved to Grand Island in 1981 from Detroit, Michigan. She was a Homemaker and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. She is survived by her brother, George P. Lake, Troy, MI; and sister, Nancy Manter, Marine...

Richard H. Kees

Richard H. Kees

Mar 23, 2010

Richard H. Kees, 77, of Tavares, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he & his wife have been winter residents of Tavares since 2004 coming from Blairsville, GA. He was a Personal Insurance Salesman with Liberty Mutual Life Insurance for over 25 years. Richard was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church,...

Jessie Getford Kirkland

Jessie Getford Kirkland

Mar 23, 2010

Jessie Getford Kirkland, 94, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010. She was a life long resident of Eustis. She was the owner of the Fountain Inn Beauty Salon of Eustis and an active member of the Lake Eustis Christian Church (Formerly First Christian Church). Mrs. Kirkland was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Eustis,...

Sarah Hannum Smith

Sarah Hannum Smith

Mar 22, 2010

Sarah Hannum Smith, 90, of Mount Dora, formerly of Coleman, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She was a School Secretary and was a member of the Eastern Star #24 of Wildwood and Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Sarah is survived by her son, Dr. E. Ray (Peggy)...

Ronald Earle Aldrich, Jr.

Ronald Earle Aldrich, Jr.

Mar 20, 2010

Ronald Earle Aldrich, Jr. 69, of Mount Dora, passed away on March 20, 2010, at LRMC. He graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1958 and from the University of Florida in 1962. Ron was a teacher with a career spanning 30 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora and an avid University...

Barbara M. Riles

Barbara M. Riles

Mar 18, 2010

Barbara (Morse) Riles, 98, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Sterling House Assisted Living of Tavares, Florida. She was born March 5, 1912, in Lebanon, NH, the daughter of Frank C. Morse and Nellie M. (Vieu) Morse. She was graduated from Lebanon High School in June 1930. On December 28, 1951, she was married to Zelah S. Riles....

Esther M. Kandel

Esther M. Kandel

Mar 17, 2010

Esther M. Kandel, 90, of Tavares, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a Homemaker. She is survived by her Son - George A. Kandel, Sr., Eustis, FL; Daughter - Eloise K. Kandel, Astatula, FL; Brothers - Ernie Eldridge, Rootstown, OH and William "Billy" Eldridge, Rootstown, OH; Sister - Betty Ausel, Akron, OH; 8 Grandchildren...

Raymond E. Reid

Raymond E. Reid

Mar 12, 2010

Raymond E. Reid, 91, of Tavares, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010. Born in Port Hope, Michigan, he moved to Tavares in 1978 from Vasser, Michigan. He was a Truck Driver and was a member of First Baptist Church of Tavares. He is survived by wife, Mildred W. Reid, Tavares, FL; daughter, Connie Ann Sprague, Tavares, FL; granddaughter, Suzanne J....

Lubbert William VanDellen

Lubbert William VanDellen

Mar 11, 2010

Lubbert William Van Dellen, 94, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Eustis in 1988 from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a Christian Reformed Church Minister and was a member of the Orlando Oasis Community Church. He served in the US Army in Europe during World War II. He was a member...

Albert S. Freytag

Albert S. Freytag

Mar 11, 2010

Albert S. Freytag, 91, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1976 from Buffalo, NY. He was a railroad supervisor, was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors, Elks Lodge of Winter Park and St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Albert served in the U.S. Army during...

Ruth Eleanor Ford

Ruth Eleanor Ford

Mar 10, 2010

Ruth Eleanor Ford, 76, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Born in Ithaca, New York, she moved to Central Flordia in 1951 from Genoa, New York. She was a Homemaker and was Presbyterian. Ruth was a certified first responder. She excelled with arts and crafts including county fairs. She was Homemaker of the Year in 1986. After...

Lucille H. Kimpel

Lucille H. Kimpel

Mar 9, 2010

Lucille H. Kimpel, 88, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, March 09, 2010. Born in Lena, Wisconsin, she moved to Lake County in 1976 from Appleton, Wisconsin. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Haines Creek Baptist Church, Leesburg. Lucille is survived by her son, James M. Kimpel, Leesburg, FL; daughter, Marlyn J. Johnson, Dowling Park, FL; 4...

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