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Raymond C. Shinkle

Raymond C. Shinkle

Dec 9, 2022

Raymond C. Shinkle, husband, father, grandfather and master aviator, has departed on his final flight. Ray was born in Trenton, NJ, in 1930, and 92 years later passed away at home in Grand Island, FL. Ray packed a lot into 92 years: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army; Korea and Vietnam; propeller planes, jet planes, and helicopters; aerial fire suppression...

Skye B. Milner

Skye B. Milner

Dec 9, 2022

Skye B. Milner, 49, of Eustis, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. Born in Orlando, Florida, she lived in the Central Florida area for most of her life. Skye worked mainly as a hairdresser. Later, she worked and volunteered at numerous animal shelter. Skye volunteered for the C.A.R.E. Foundation (public exotic animal rescue and wildlife education facility). She is survived...

Sebastian Wood Morrison

Sebastian Wood Morrison

Dec 8, 2022

Sebastian Wood Morrison, better known to everyone as “Squish,” 2 years old, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2022. Born in Winter Park, Florida, August 27th, 2020, he is survived by: his parents, Barton & Stefanie Morrison; his two brothers, Everett (8) and Leo (6); his grandparents, Susan Wood, Kenneth Wood and his wife Maggie, W. Ware Morrison and his wife...

Kathleen L. Young

Kathleen L. Young

Dec 8, 2022

Kathleen L. Young, 104, of Orlando, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 under Hospice care. Born in Beaufort, S.C., then moving to West Palm Beach, FL, where she met her late husband, Glenn A. Young. In 1951, she and Glenn and their two children, Arthur and Kay, moved to Orlando and she has lived there until her recent passing. Kathleen...

Lynda M. Kulikowski

Lynda M. Kulikowski

Dec 7, 2022

Lynda M. Kulikowski, 81, of Tavares, Florida, died peacefully on December 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, following an extended illness. Lynda was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to John J. and Gertrude L. (Harris) Mascolo. She grew up in Avon, Connecticut, and was a 1959 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy in West Hartford. She went on to marry...

Herbert Henry Hamlin

Herbert Henry Hamlin

Dec 3, 2022

Beloved husband and father Herbert Henry Hamlin, 93, of Eustis, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2022. Born in Clearwater, Florida, he moved to Central Florida in 1980 after living for many years in Charlevoix and Boyne City, Michigan. He was the son of the late William H Hamlin and Ethel Mae Hopper Hamlin of Charlevoix, Michigan. He served...

Sue Ann Schoonover

Sue Ann Schoonover

Nov 30, 2022

Sue Ann Schoonover, 68, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she has lived in Central Florida since her 20's. After moving to Florida Sue became a member of the First Baptist Church of Orlando, FL. where she sang in The Singing Christmas Trees. Sue was a member of and Past President of the...

Debbie Ann Fore

Debbie Ann Fore

Nov 29, 2022

Debbie Ann Fore, 51, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a Lifelong Resident. Debbie served in the United States Air Force in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. She worked for over 23 years at the Lake County Landfill as an Equipment Operator and Supervisor. She is survived by her...

Edward J. Laucks Jr.

Edward J. Laucks Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

Edward J. Laucks, Jr., 75, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, he moved to Eustis in 2010 from York, Pennsylvania. He was a draftsman and was a member of the York, PA Deaf Club and the Yankee Club in York, PA. Edward is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Laucks, Eustis,...

Wanda Lee Tester

Wanda Lee Tester

Nov 26, 2022

Wanda Lee Tester, 52, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born in Boone, North Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 2016 from Wilmington, North Carolina. She worked in the construction industry as an accountant. Wanda enjoyed going to Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. She is survived by her parents, Rev. H. Gene & Shirley Tester, Eustis, FL; loving companion,...

Robert J. Lind

Robert J. Lind

Nov 23, 2022

Robert J. Lind, 71, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Born in Queens, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 2004 from Long Island, NY. He worked several different jobs throughout his career. Robert was a member of AARP. He is survived by his son, Rob Lind, Jr., Leesburg, FL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli...

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Eisenstadt

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Eisenstadt

Nov 18, 2022

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Eisenstadt, 81, of Sorrento, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. Born in Camden, Arkansas, she moved to Sorrento in 1993 from Rocky Point, Long Island, New York. She was a Sales Associate for many years at Ross & K-Mart. Dottie was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene "Mandy" Osborne...

Mary Joann Washburn

Mary Joann Washburn

Nov 17, 2022

Mary Joann Washburn, 80, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in Findlay, Ohio, she moved to Mount Dora in 1984 from McComb, Ohio. She was a Pharmacy Technician for K-Mart for many years prior to retiring. Mary enjoyed her weekly lunches with friends and cooking weekly dinners for her family. She loved playing games. Bowling and...

Sarah Lee Ross

Sarah Lee Ross

Nov 17, 2022

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David Madison Baugh

David Madison Baugh

Nov 16, 2022

David Madison Baugh, 39, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born in Orlando, Florida, he has been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. David attended Pace Brantley School where he played on the Volleyball and BasketBall Teams, and later Graduated from Mount Dora Highschool where he was on the Swim Team. David enjoyed cooking, fishing and spoiling...

Arthur R. Winker

Arthur R. Winker

Nov 14, 2022

Arthur Raymund Winker of Tavares, FL passed away on Monday, November 14th at the age of 92. Born on March 15, 1930 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Arthur and Louise Winker. Arthur grew up in College Park, MD where he attended Greenbelt High School. He married Louise Steinle Winker in 1951 and entered the U.S. Air Force...

Donald Eugene "Don" Clark

Donald Eugene "Don" Clark

Nov 12, 2022

Donald Eugene "Don" Clark, 78, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. Born in Marion, Ohio, he had lived in Lake County since1977. He owned & operated several restaurants and bars and was known as the "Tool Man" at the Umatilla Flea Market. Don served his county in the US Army. He is survived by his daughter, Tonda P....

Dorothy Martin

Dorothy Martin

Nov 11, 2022

Dorothy Martin, 97, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. Born in Englewood, NJ, she moved to Mount Dora in November of 2021 from Port Orange, FL. She lived most of her life in West Hurley, NY where she was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hurley, NY. Dorothy was a member and was always active in...

Betty Mabel Smith Huffines

Betty Mabel Smith Huffines

Nov 9, 2022

Betty Mabel Smith Huffines, 90, of Leesburg passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 in Grand Island. Born in Hialeah, June 12, 1932, Betty was the widow of Byrd Lee Huffines and daughter of the late John Murray Smith, Jr. and Mabel James Smith. She was retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse and former Beauty Shop Owner. She was a member...

Jean Mae Kester Hudak

Jean Mae Kester Hudak

Nov 9, 2022

Life History- Obituary for Jean Kester Hudak Jean Kester Hudak was born February 21, 1919 in Toronto, Canada. Her parents Amy Mills London and Harold London moved the family, which included Dorothy, Betty, Jean, and Jack to Chicago in 1925 to Chicago’s south side. Their baby sister Gwen was born in Chicago in 1937. The family attended Auburn Park Methodist...

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