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Carolyn S. Storts

Carolyn S. Storts

May 10, 2022

The family of Carolyn Storts would like to announce a golden heart stopped beating and hardworking hands are at rest. Carolyn left this earth on the wings of a dove on, May 10, 2022, at the age of 80. Carolyn enjoyed her time here on earth. She was a dedicated volunteer. She gave 40 years of her time and energy...

Meliisa Doktor

Meliisa Doktor

May 7, 2022

Melissa Doktor, 55, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. Born in Boston, Massachusetts. She moved to Eustis in 2018 from Altamonte Springs, FL. Melissa was a jewelry enthusiast and was of the Jewish Faith. She is survived by husband, Charles Denver Mifkovic of Eustis, FL; sister, Laura O'Donnel of Boston, MA. She is predeceased by son, Michael Seth...

Charlotte Anne Ross

Charlotte Anne Ross

May 6, 2022

Charlotte Anne Ross, 69, of Fruitland Park, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, she lived most of her adult life in the central Florida area. Charlotte worked for many years at the Walt Disney World Resort and was a member of First Baptist Church, Umatilla. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Christina (Beau) Patteson,...

Louis Anthony Piccerelli

Louis Anthony Piccerelli

Apr 30, 2022

Louis Anthony Piccerelli, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he and his late wife, Kathleen A. Damico moved to Leesburg in 1980 from Detroit, Michigan. Throughout his career he owned & operated numerous night clubs. Louis was Catholic and attended St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. He served his country...

Luan Nguyen Le

Luan Nguyen Le

Apr 27, 2022

Luan Le of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of the late Kiet Le. She is survived by her three daughters Diem-Trang Tu (Don), Thao Hoang (Dai), and Phuong Truc Le (Chris). Luan was also a loving grandmother to her six grandchildren. Luan was born in...

LeRoy E. Blessing

LeRoy E. Blessing

Apr 25, 2022

LeRoy E. Blessing, 89, (formerly of Huntertown, Indiana) passed away in Howey in the Hills, Florida, on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Douglas A. Blessing and Delvia (Snyder) Blessing on April 21st. He attended Arcola Elementary & High School, ran track, and played basketball but left school at the age of 16 and...

Terry J. LaPointe

Terry J. LaPointe

Apr 25, 2022

Theresa J. "Terry" LaPointe, 91, of Oldsmar, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022. Born in Graniteville, Vermont, she was an elementary school teacher. Terry was very active in her community and working as a church volunteer. It brought her great satisfaction and many blessings. She is survived by her step-son, Ronald LaPointe of Connecticut; step-daughter Denise LaPointe of Connecticut; brother,...

Paul A. Davis

Paul A. Davis

Apr 20, 2022

Paul A. Davis, 93, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Born in Richfield, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1971 from Richfield. He grew up on a small dairy farm and later helped operate a regional food plant in Akron, Ohio for his father in-law, James Melch. After the move to Florida, he was a carpenter &...

Ronald Dale Edwards

Ronald Dale Edwards

Apr 17, 2022

Ronald Dale Edwards, 84, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022. Born in Bergholz, Ohio, he had been a winter resident of Leesburg since 1997 from Waynesburg, OH, moving here permanently in 2013. He was a crane operator for Timken Steel Mill, Canton, OH where he was an active member of the Golden Circle Lodge. Ronald was a 32°...

Larry Lee Richter

Larry Lee Richter

Apr 16, 2022

Larry Lee Richter, 87, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022. Born in Benton Township, Michigan, he moved to Eustis in 1972 from Stevensville, Michigan. He worked in residential construction. Larry served his country in the US Navy. He is survived by his 2 sons, Keith Richter, Tavares, FL, Kevin Richter, Orlando, FL; 3 daughters, Debra Mehl, Punta Gorda,...

Ervin Bravo Alvarez

Ervin Bravo Alvarez

Apr 14, 2022

Ervin Bravo Alvarez, 64, of Eustis, passed away, Thursday April 14, 2022. Born in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala, he moved to Haverhill, MA in 1980 from Guatemala. He worked as an auto body craftsman and detailer. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Carmen L. Robles of Eustis; 4 sons, Ricardo E. Betancourt of Lowell, MA, Reynaldo...

Carol Lee Berghoefer

Carol Lee Berghoefer

Apr 12, 2022

Carol Lee Berghoefer, 82, of Sanford, Florida, formerly of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, she moved to Eustis in 2012 from O'Claire, Wisconsin. She was a homemaker and was of the United-Methodist Faith. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Taryl Ann "Teri" and Alan Blais of Deltona, FL, grandchild, Destiny...

Martha M. Connett

Martha M. Connett

Apr 11, 2022

Martha M. Connett, 79, of Eustis, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022. Born in Rockford, Illinois, she moved to Eustis in 1975 from Clearwater, FL. She was the founder and operator of The Cat Protection Society in Lake County. She loved to play golf and was considered a 'handy-woman' and spent lots of time fixing up her house. She is...

Dennis Lee Davis

Dennis Lee Davis

Apr 9, 2022

Dennis Lee Davis, 74, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born in Piedmont, Missouri, he moved to Eustis in 1960's from Missouri. He worked in pest control most of his life. He started his career with Greyhound Pest Control of Eustis and later partnered with Lakeview Terrace, Altoona to found Classic Pest Control. After he sold that company,...

Beatrice E. Paulhamus

Beatrice E. Paulhamus

Apr 7, 2022

Beatrice E. Paulhamus, was called by many names Bea, Honey, Mom, Mrs. P, Aunt Beaty and Beabop! This lovely lady celebrates 79 years, which began in Montoursville, PA in 1942 because of the love of Mildred and Earnest Easton. Life was good. Shortly after graduating from high school – she mistook Dad as another fellow named "Skip" at the State...

Margaret "Peggy" Spring Logue

Margaret "Peggy" Spring Logue

Apr 1, 2022

Margaret Spring "Peggy" Logue, 86, of Grand Island, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Born in Geneva, Ohio, she moved to Grand Island in 2002 from St. Petersburg, FL. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Peggy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald E. Logue, Grand Island, FL; 2 sons, Richard...

Brenda L. Odor

Brenda L. Odor

Apr 1, 2022

Brenda L. Odor, 74, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born in Covington, Kentucky, she moved to Leesburg in 1970's from Lexington, Kentucky. She was a Research Chemist for Coca Cola, was a counselor and member for both the American Chemistry Society and the Institute of Food Technology, Brenda was actively involved with M.A.D.D (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)....

John "Chris" Lee

John "Chris" Lee

Mar 30, 2022

John “Chris” Lee reached Heaven’s Home Plate with his passing away on March 30, 2022. He was born to Donald and Eleanore Lee in Miami, Florida on January 16, 1949. His family moved to Central Florida in the late ‘50 where he graduated from Eustis High School in 1967. He was an avid high school athlete in basketball. He was...

Clara Lee Douglas

Clara Lee Douglas

Mar 29, 2022

Clara Lee Douglas, 86, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born in Lumber City, Georgia, she moved to Central Florida in the early 1970's from Lakeland, Florida and then to Cassia, Florida, where she spent the remainder of her life. She was a Homemaker all her adult life. Clara was a member of the Blackwater Hunting Club...

Michael Portalatin

Michael Portalatin

Mar 29, 2022

Michael Portalatin, 61, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he moved to Leesburg, Florida in 1990. He worked as a Truck Driver for a local newspaper. Michael is survived by his son, Michael Portalatin, Jr. of Brownsville, NJ; daughter, Amanda Velazquez of Brownsville, NJ; 3 sisters, Rosamaria Ortiz of Miami, FL, Estelle Carpenter...

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