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Gene Earl Librock

Gene Earl Librock

Feb 1, 2022

Gene E. Librock, 87 of Eustis Florida passed away Tuesday February 1, 2022. He was born April 22,1934 in Angola New York to the late Erving and Phyllis (Ehmke) Librock. Gene served in the Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He worked for UPS and worked for the city of Batavia Fire Department for 14 years and retired as a...

Barbara Ann Robinson

Barbara Ann Robinson

Jan 31, 2022

Barbara Ann Robinson, 80, of Tavares, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 2004 from Warsaw, New York. She was an Art Teacher, was a member of the Lake County Quilter's Guild and was Episcopalian. She is survived by her husband, Laurence E. Robinson of Tavares, FL; son, Laurence E. Robinson, Jr....

Mariano Keano Taclay

Mariano Keano Taclay

Jan 30, 2022

Mariano Keano Taclay, 26, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Staten Island, NY, he moved to Eustis in 2001. He attended Eustis High School and Alee Academy, and also played football for the Eustis Panthers. He is survived by his father, Mariano Christopher Taclay of Tavares, FL; mother, Antonia Tracy of Eustis, FL; son, Liam Taclay...

David Edward Hall Jr.

David Edward Hall Jr.

Jan 30, 2022

David Edward Hall, Jr., 62, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he moved to Eustis in 2003 from Andrews Air Force Base following his retirement from the US Air Force. David was a member of Journey Church, Eustis. He is survived by his wife, Kelly M. Hall, Eustis, FL; mother, Shirley Harrison, Baltimore, MD;...

Stanley R. Petersen

Stanley R. Petersen

Jan 30, 2022

Stanley R. Petersen was born in Viborg, South Dakota, on July 14, 1932, the son of Rev. H. Irving and Margaret (Hansen) Petersen. After growing up in Minnesota and Wisconsin, he graduated from Harlan, Iowa, high school in 1950. He attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, for two years, then served in the US Army in Korea from 1953 to...

Spencer Edward Pettit

Spencer Edward Pettit

Jan 29, 2022

Spencer Edward Pettit, 64, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Mount Dora in 1985 from Winter Park, Florida. He was an artist and loved music, travel, and reading. He is survived by his wife, Heather J. McPherson, Mount Dora, FL; two sisters, Kathy Boss, Fort Myers, FL, Mary Donnan, Orland...

Duane Antony Dominguez

Duane Antony Dominguez

Jan 28, 2022

Duane Antony Dominguez, 49, of Tavares, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he moved to Tavares in 2011 from St. Louis, Missouri. Duane also lived and attended school in Switzerland and Puerto Rico. Duane also spoke English, French and Spanish. From an early age, Duane enjoyed everything sports, cars, music and pizza history. Some of his...

Donald McCabe

Donald McCabe

Jan 28, 2022

Donald McCabe, 59, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. Born in Patchogue, New York, to Francis and Dorothy McCabe. Donald was Veteran serving in the United States Airforce. He was an HVAC Technician. Air Force during. He is survived by his 3 brothers, Raymond, Michael, and Timothy McCabe; and by numerous extended family and friends. A memorial service...

Dorothy Lewis

Dorothy Lewis

Jan 27, 2022

Dorothy Jean Lewis, 95, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Born in Ravenswood, West Virginia, Dorothy moved to Eustis in 2008 from Mason, West Virginia. She was of Methodist Faith. Dorothy retired as a School Teacher after 42 years serving in the West Virginia Public School System. She was in the VFW Auxillary of Post 8087 of...

Paul Gerald Leroy Cunningham

Paul Gerald Leroy Cunningham

Jan 25, 2022

Paul G.L. Cunningham, 80, of Lake County, passed away in January 2022. Born in Minnesota, he moved to Florida in 2007 from Montgomery, Alabama. Paul, an educator with a Master’s Degree in Education, worked for 42 years teaching private elementary school prior to retiring. He was a certified HAM radio operator and enjoyed learning. He had a beautiful tenor voice,...

Marcia Louise Greene

Marcia Louise Greene

Jan 22, 2022

Marcia Louise Greene, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. Born in Nebraska City, Nebraska, she moved to Lake County in 1971 from Beatrice, Nebraska. She was a Truck Driver and was associated with the American Cancer Society. Marcia was happiest driving her water truck or dump truck and spending time with family. She is survived by her...

Renate Adams

Renate Adams

Jan 21, 2022

Renate Adams (b. February 3, 1937) of Eustis FL, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at age 84. Born in Schleswig, Germany, she emigrated from Germany to the U.S. in 1950 with her mother and 3 of her younger siblings. She graduated from nursing school in Illinois in the late 1950’s, and worked as a Registered Nurse up until the...

Thomas James Cople Jr.

Thomas James Cople Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Thomas James Cople Jr., 49, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born in Washington, DC, he moved to Sanford, FL as an infant and had been a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He was an owner and operator of Enterprise Logistics Solutions. Thomas was family first, strong in his faith, and enjoyed traveling with his...

Howard Lee Kendall

Howard Lee Kendall

Jan 19, 2022

Howard Lee Kendall, 77, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born in Rochester, New York, he moved to Lake County in the early 1980's. He was a former Corrections Officer, and later was a Security Guard prior to his retirement. Howard served in the US Army during Vietnam and received the Silver Star. He enjoyed nights in...

George W. Clark

George W. Clark

Jan 17, 2022

George W. Clark, 79, of Umatilla, FL; passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Tallahassee, Florida, he moved here and lived most of his life in the area. He was a Diesel Mechanic for Ford Tractor and was Baptist. George served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Clark of Umatilla, FL; 2...

Mildred Marianne Vernon

Mildred Marianne Vernon

Jan 17, 2022

Mildred Marianne Vernon, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she moved to Mount Dora in 2005 from Orlando. She was a Licensed Insurance Agent and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her 3 sons, Scott C. Vernon of Hagerstown, MD, Timothy G. Vernon of Orlando, FL, William C. Vernon...

Clifford Aylesworth Wallon Jr.

Clifford Aylesworth Wallon Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Clifford Aylesworth Wallon, Jr., 94, of The Villages, Florida, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to The Villages in 1998 from Marblehead, Ohio. He was in Banking Management. Clifford served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by wife, Phyllis Jane Wallon of The Villages, FL; 2 daughters, Linda...

Betty Jean Sprague

Betty Jean Sprague

Jan 13, 2022

Betty Jean Sprague, 87, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. Born in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late George and Helen Teece, she moved to Tavares in 1972 from St. Petersburg, FL. She worked as a school teacher in Lake County for many years, mostly at Tavares Middle School & also Eustis Middle School. Betty was a former...

Annabelle Josephine Larson

Annabelle Josephine Larson

Jan 10, 2022

Annabelle Josephine Larson, 20, of Umatilla, Florida passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Born in Altamonte Springs, she grew up and lived most of her life in Lake County. During her high school years, she was dual enrolled at Tavares High School and Lake Sumter State College, and she graduated in 2019 with both her high school diploma and...

Erik Waldemar Pedde

Erik Waldemar Pedde

Jan 9, 2022

Erik Waldemar Pedde, 53, of Umatilla, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to Florida in 1977. Erik enjoyed bowling, zoo animals, and watching whales at Sea World. Above all he loved spending time with his family! He was a member of Lake Haven Church (Family Bible Church), Eustis. Erik is survived by his 3...

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