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Joanne M. Booth

Joanne M. Booth

Nov 5, 2009

Joanne M. Booth, 86, of Tavares, FL died on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, she moved to Tavares in 1925 from Moose Jaw, Canada. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Booth is predeceased by her husband Joseph M. Booth. She is survived by Sons-Dallas(Carolyn) Morgan of Burnsville, NC, James (Jennifer) Morgan of Tavares, FL, Bobby (Nancy)...

David Ray Jessie

David Ray Jessie

Nov 3, 2009

David Ray Jessie, 61, of Umatilla, FL died on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Born in Columbus, IN, he moved to Umatilla in 2008 from Bakersville, NC. He was an auto mechanic. He is survived by Sons, Sean Jessie of Sanford, FL and Scott Jessie of Franklin, IN; Daughter, Michelle Orr of Columbus, IN; Brothers Dewey Jessie of Franklin, IN, Robert...

Danny R. Phelps, Sr.

Danny R. Phelps, Sr.

Nov 2, 2009

Danny R. Phelps, 70, of Tavares, FL died on Monday, November 2, 2009. Born in Ludlow, KY, he moved to Central Florida in 1979 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was retired in 2001 as Lieutenant with the Umatilla Police Department. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yvonne K. Phelps of Tavares, FL; son, Danny R. Phelps, Jr....

Robert F. Sims

Robert F. Sims

Nov 1, 2009

Robert Francis Sims, 94, of Eustis, Florida, died on November 1, 2009. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis, where he was active as an usher, as a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the bereavement ministry, and as organist at the 7:30 Mass. He was born June 7, 1915, in...

Joseph G. Rauch, M.D.

Joseph G. Rauch, M.D.

Oct 31, 2009

Joseph G. Rauch, M.D., of Umatilla,FL passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Born in Dayton, OH, he moved to Hollywood,FL in 1973 before coming to Umatilla in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rosemary Rauch; 3 daughters, Laura Garcia, Lisa Latorre, and Julie Tytler; brother Conrad Rauch, two sisters, Irmi Carr and Anne Smolinski; four...

Pauline M. Schurtz

Pauline M. Schurtz

Oct 28, 2009

Pauline M. Schurtz (Paula) of Eustis, Florida died on Wednesday Oct 28, 2009 at age 76. She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey. A devoted wife and mother, she lived a large part of her life in New Jersey raising seven children with her husband Frank Szlasa. Her husband Frank died in 1977. In 1983 she remarried Paul Schurtz and...

Norris J. Williams

Norris J. Williams

Oct 25, 2009

Norris Jordan Williams, 77, of Eustis, FL died on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Born in Lake Jem, FL, he was a lifelong resident. He was the paint and body man for the Ford Chevy, Dodge dealerships as well as for Nick Dann. He had Norris Paint & Body in Mount Dora and Eustis until his retirement in 2002. Norris was...

Giovanni "John" Caruso

Giovanni "John" Caruso

Oct 22, 2009

Giovanni "John" Caruso, 88, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Born in Pachino, Sicily, Italy, he moved to Eustis in 1989 from Highland, New York. He was a Mason with New Paltz State University in New Paltz, NY. John was a very active member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis where he served as...

Robert Michael Raffel

Robert Michael Raffel

Oct 21, 2009

Robert Michael Raffel, 62, of Leesburg, FL died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he moved to Leesburg in 2000 from Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, Lake County HOGS and the Lake County Board of Realtors. He is survived by his wife, Jill Raffel...

Elsie M. Grimshaw

Elsie M. Grimshaw

Oct 20, 2009

Elsie M. Grimshaw, 86, of Eustis, FL died on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Born in Fort Pierce, FL, she moved to Eustis in 1973 from Danielson, CT. She was a Homemaker and was Catholic. She is survived by her brother, William R. Adkins of Tavares, FL. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dayville, CT. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com...

Ermine D. Umphrey

Ermine D. Umphrey

Oct 20, 2009

Ermine Umphrey 91, formerly of Benton Harbor & Leesburg Florida died on October 20th in Florida. Beloved husband and father, Ermine was cremated according to his wishes. A small private family memorial will take place at a later date. Those wishing to share a memory and sign the guest book may do so at the Harden Pauli Funeral Home website...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Alge

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Alge

Oct 17, 2009

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Alge, 91, of Eustis, FL died on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Born in Waycross, GA, she moved to Tavares in 1972 from Orlando, FL. She and her late husband, Jack Alge bought the Foodway Grocery Store and operated it till 1995. She was a Teacher at St. James Catholic School in Orlando and was a Methodist. She...

James Edward Woods

James Edward Woods

Oct 17, 2009

James Edward Woods, 64, of Deland, FL died on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Born in Decatur, AL, he moved to Central Florida in 1959 from Danville, Alabama. He was a Nursery Owner & Operator and was Baptist. He is survived by hsi wife, Sandra Ann Woods of Deland, FL; 3 sons, James E. Woods, Jr. of Massachusetts, Christopher Wayne Woods...

Lydle Harold Smith

Lydle Harold Smith

Oct 16, 2009

Lydle Harold Smith, 68, of Cape Coral, FL died on Friday, October 16, 2009. Born in Edmeston, NY, he was a Mechanic in the Citrus Industry. He is survived by 2 sons, Jeffery Smith of Geneva, FL, James Smith of Georgia; daughter, Darlene E. Smith of Webster, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Dorothy Vyrle Goodwin

Dorothy Vyrle Goodwin

Oct 14, 2009

Dorothy Vyrle Goodwin of Eustis, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, went to be her Lord on October 13, 2009. She was born in Arcadia, Florida on March 5, 1921. She was mother to Barbara J. Ellis (deceased), Jacqueline, Nona (deceased), Jesse, Brian and Larry. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and...

Jean Felter

Jean Felter

Oct 11, 2009

Jean Schmidt-Felter, 81, of Leesburg, FL, beloved wife of Donald Felter, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2009 in the presence of loving family members. Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes Schmidt. She attended Troy High School and worked at Behr-Manning where she met her husband Don. Jean was skilled at...

Eliza B. Terry

Eliza B. Terry

Oct 8, 2009

Eliza B. Terry, 81, of Eustis, FL passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Born in Whitsett, PA, she moved to Eustis in 1978 from Cleveland, Ohio. She was an accountant and was a member of the Lake Eustis Museum of Art; Eustis area Chamber of Commerce; Eustis Business and Professional Women; Eustis Elks Lodge; and of the Eustis Art...

Charles MacArthur Comeau

Charles MacArthur Comeau

Oct 5, 2009

Charles M. Comeau 77, of Eustis passed into eternity on Monday, Oct 5, 2009 A " Born Again Christian", he received great joy distributing God's word as a Gideon, he was also involved with missions work in Colombia. A building contractor for many years, as well as a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of...

Louis Minutillo

Louis Minutillo

Oct 2, 2009

Louis Minutillo, 89, of Mount Dora, FL died on Friday, October 2, 2009. Born in New York, NY, he moved to Mount Dora in 1999 from Brooklyn, New York. He was a Engineer Technician and was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Chapel, Tavares .He is survived by his 2 daughters, Carol Ann Costello of Mount Dora, FL, Patricia...

Bruce N. Johansen

Bruce N. Johansen

Sep 28, 2009

Bruce N. Johansen, 69, of Eustis, FL died on Monday, September 28, 2009. Born in Oak Park, IL, he moved to Eustis in 1980 from Illiopolis, Illinois. He was the Vice President of Lake Mechanical Contractors of Eustis. He was a former member of First United Methodist Church of Eustis, member of the Kiwanis Club of Eustis and F.P.H.C.C. (Florida...

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