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Barbara Jean "Barb" Heim

Barbara Jean "Barb" Heim

Sep 29, 2022

Barbara Jean "Barb" Heim, 52, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, she moved to Leesburg in 1985 from Chippewa Falls. Barb loved spending time and taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Wally Heim, Leesburg, FL; son, Michael (Angelica Martin) Heim, Leesburg, FL; daughter, Allie (Chase...

Judy A. Pyburn

Judy A. Pyburn

Sep 28, 2022

Judy A. Pyburn, 80, of Ferndale, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, she moved to Ferndale in 1956. She was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church and former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Judy is survived by her son, Richard Pyburn, Ferndale, FL; daughter, Tammy Purvis, Roan Mountain, TN; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Pyburn,...

Kathryn L. Worsham

Kathryn L. Worsham

Sep 28, 2022

Kathryn L. Worsham, 69, of Wildwood, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, she moved to Florida in the early 1960's. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, FL. Kathy was a former owner of Laser Sharp Printing of Leesburg, FL, and was a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Lake and Sumter...

Amanda S. Lee

Amanda S. Lee

Sep 28, 2022

Amanda Stearns (Paquette) Lee, born in Manchester, NH on 8/18/1969. Known by Mandy, she died at the age of 53 in Eustis, FL on 9/28/2022. She graduated from Central HS in 1987 and attended Katherine Gibbs College in Boston, MA. In 1993, she married Russell Lee and later had 3 children: Ryan Lee of Leesburg, FL, Alexandra Lee and Coulter...

L. J. Chambliss

L. J. Chambliss

Sep 25, 2022

L.J. Chambliss, 82, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Born in Bushnell, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida Area. He worked for the Florida Department of Agriculture as a environmental supervisor where he received many awards for his work. L.J. was a member of Lake Saunders Baptist Church, Tavares and Gideons International. He loved...

Glen Anders Hedegard

Glen Anders Hedegard

Sep 23, 2022

Glen Anders Hedegard, 75, of Eustis, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Eustis in 1955. He owned and operated Roll-Air Skating Center in Mount Dora from 1977 - 1999. He also worked for the telephone company as a technician for 41 years. Glen was the past president of the Eustis Jaycees, a member...

Georgianna Witt

Georgianna Witt

Sep 22, 2022

Georgianna Witt, 101, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. Born in Keystone, Oklahoma, she moved to Sorrento in 1959 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a wife and mother. During World War II she served as a Rosie the Riveter to help support her family and the troops. Georgianna was a seamstress and upholsterer, and she loved to...

Mary Louise Kerr

Mary Louise Kerr

Sep 19, 2022

Mary Louise Kerr, 91, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania to the late Donald and Ruth King, she moved to Eustis in 1999 from Medina, Ohio. She was a sales representative and opportunity advisor with Tupperware and was a member of the Waltz United Methodist Church, Medina, OH. She enjoyed cooking, traveling throughout the...

Dalbert Irving Saxon Jr.

Dalbert Irving Saxon Jr.

Sep 17, 2022

Dalbert Irving Saxon, Jr., 77, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Tavares in Early 2000's from Omro, Wisconsin. He was a Cement Pump Operator, was a member of the V.F.W. Post 8087 in Eustis, FL and the Lake Veteran's Club in Tavares and of the AMVETS. Dalbert served in the US...

Richard Robert "Red" Howley

Richard Robert "Red" Howley

Sep 15, 2022

Richard Robert Howley or “Red” as he was known to his friends passed away September 15, 2022. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the 8th of 10 children, to Thomas and Catherine Howley on July 10, 1936. He served in the army at the end of the Korean War. He and his wife Lynn were married and moved to Orlando,...

Gary Kenneth Fanta

Gary Kenneth Fanta

Sep 14, 2022

Gary Kenneth Fanta, 66, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Born in Washington, D.C. he moved to Grand Island in 1979 from New Jersey. Gary graduated from Asbury college in 1978. He was an educator in Lake County for over 35 years. He touched countless lives at Eustis Middle School, later at Tavares High School and...

William Patrick Steele

William Patrick Steele

Sep 12, 2022

William Patrick Steele, 68, of Sorrento, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Sanford, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of central Florida. William worked as a forklift operator and was a member of First Baptist Church, Geneva. He is survived by his 2 sisters, Edwina (Wendy) Barton, Debary, FL, Ruth Ann Steele, Odessa, FL; niece, Dawn Renee Barton;...

Roger Lea Schillig

Roger Lea Schillig

Sep 12, 2022

In memory of Roger Lea Schillig 76 who passed away on September 12th, 2022, at his home in Eustis Florida after a short illness. He was a long-time resident of Marengo Indiana and recently moved to Florida to be near family members. He was a retired machinist tool and dye maker, where he worked for many years. He loved raising...

Ronald L. Abbey

Ronald L. Abbey

Sep 11, 2022

Ronald L. Abbey, 100, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. Born in London, England, he moved to Tavares in 1980 from Scarsdale, New York. He was a District Sales Manager for Metlife Insurance for over 26 years and was a chartered life underwriter. Ronald served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He is survived...

Frances Joan Morgan

Frances Joan Morgan

Sep 10, 2022

Frances Joan Morgan, 89, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. Born in Mineola, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 2011 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Frances was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4273 of Leesburg, FL. She was of Catholic Faith. Frances loved Music and Dancing and she enjoyed crafting. She is predeceased...

Louise Craig Meckstroth

Louise Craig Meckstroth

Sep 10, 2022

Louise Craig Meckstroth, age 91, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Hospice House, The Villages, Florida. She was born on May 7, 1931 in Sharonville, Ohio. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School in Dayton, Ohio and earned a B.S. in Social Science Education from Bowling Green State University in 1953. She later earned her Master's...

Carl Raymond Walker

Carl Raymond Walker

Sep 9, 2022

Carl Raymond Walker, 87, passed away September 9, 2022 at Brookdale Tavares in Tavares, Florida. He was born March 2, 1935 the only child of Lee and Florence Walker in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. He was a 1953 graduate of Bellefonte High School where he played trombone in the band. Mr. Walker served in the US Army Reserves from 1957 to 1963...

John Richard Parisian

John Richard Parisian

Sep 9, 2022

John Richard Parisian, 82, of Mount Dora, Florida, died peacefully Friday, September 9, 2022. Born in Lansing, Michigan, he moved with his young family from Lima, Ohio to Central Florida, where many of his siblings lived. He was owner and operator of a garage door installation and repair business and also did fine carpentry work. John was a Catholic. He...

Susan Irene Howell

Susan Irene Howell

Sep 6, 2022

Susan Irene Howell, 64, of Paisley, Florida, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she moved to Paisley in 1982 from Baltimore, Maryland. She was a member of the Eagle Wings Ministry. Susan worked in the restaurant industry at Burger King during her career. Susan is predeceased by her Husband, Cortney Howell, and by her Son, Jason...

Phyllis Jane Wallon

Phyllis Jane Wallon

Sep 5, 2022

Phyllis Jane Wallon, 81, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022. Born in Maslin, Ohio, she moved to Leesburg in 1998 from Marblehead, OH. She was a Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant. She is survived by her sister, Linda (Walt) Dayton of Massillon, OH, and her stepdaughters, Linda Wallon of Huntley, IL and Donna Wallon of Mentor,...

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