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Lois E. Hipps

Lois E. Hipps

Nov 19, 2009

Lois E. Hipps, 81, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Born in Shelby, NC, she moved to Eustis in 1980 from Smyrna, SC. She was of Baptist faith. She is predeceaded by Brother-Dewey L. Hipps, Jr. She is survived by Brothers-W. R. Ham of Smyrna, SC and Dean Ham of Clover, SC; Sisters-Lila Rollins of Lighthouse Point,...

Cecil Ray Bell

Cecil Ray Bell

Nov 16, 2009

Cecil Ray Bell, 78, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, FL of an extended illness. Born in Parmleysville, KY, he grew up in Muncie, IN and moved to Leesburg, FL in 1997 from Mechanicsburg, IN . He was a supervisor with the Delco Remy Division of General Motors prior to...

Kermit Steven Miller

Kermit Steven Miller

Nov 13, 2009

Kermit Steven Miller, 71, of Tavares, FL died on Friday, November 13, 2009. Born in Thomas County, GA, he moved to Tavares in 1972 from San Fransico, CA. He was a Plumber and was Catholic. He is survived by his son, Kelly Charles Miller of Folsom, CA; 2 brother, Neadom Lee. Miller, Jr. of Umatilla, FL, Jerry S. Miller of...

Valerie Elizabeth Horn

Valerie Elizabeth Horn

Nov 9, 2009

Valerie Elizabeth Horn, 63, of Eustis, FL died on Monday, November 9, 2009. Born in Orlando to the late, Alfred H. & Frances E. Davis, she grew up in Apopka and graduated from Bishop Moore High School in 1964. She was a Hair Stylist and was Catholic. Valerie is survived by her son, Alfred Mitchell Horn of Eustis, FL; sister...

Earl Ruddy Wallace

Earl Ruddy Wallace

Nov 7, 2009

Earl "Ruddy" Wallace, 72, of Eustis, FL passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Born in East Orange, NJ, he moved to Eustis in 2003 from Miami Lakes, Florida. He was Owner and Operator of Ruddy's Automotive Service in Miami for 41 years. Mr. Wallace enjoyed going to the races, horses and gaming. Everyone liked him for his genuine personality....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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