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Ronald Vance Branning

Ronald Vance Branning

Jul 27, 2021

Ronald Vance Branning, 77, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he moved to Mount Dora in 1979 from Lockhart, FL. He was a Mechanic and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ronald is survived by his Wife, Marialice Branning; Daughter Jessica Lindbloom of Umatilla, FL; Brother,...

Anthony Albert Maslinski Jr.

Anthony Albert Maslinski Jr.

Jul 25, 2021

Anthony Albert Maslinski, Jr., 81, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Elmira, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1997 from Elmira. Anthony served his country in the US Army during Vietnam and retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Agnes...

Shirley M. Strickland

Shirley M. Strickland

Jul 25, 2021

Shirley M. Strickland, 92, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Lansing, Michigan in 1928, she moved to Lake County, Florida in 1973 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was of Presbyterian faith. Shirley is predeceased by her Husband, Donald L. Strickland; Son Daniel Asa Strickland; Brothers Lee Potter, Kenneth Snow and Alan...

Laura K. Short

Laura K. Short

Jul 25, 2021

Laura Kennedy Short, 49, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she moved to Mount Dora in 2016 from Gainesville, Florida. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Laura was an active member of First Baptist Church, Mount Dora where she directed the Medical Ministry. Laura is survived by her husband, Rick Short, Mount Dora,...

William A. Davis

William A. Davis

Jul 24, 2021

William A. Davis, 75, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Grover, Colorado, he moved to Leesburg in 2014 from Greenville, Michigan. He worked in a shoe factory in Michigan. Bill was a member of the Cedar Springs Moose Lodge and the Eagles. He served his country in the US Air Force during Vietnam. He is survived...

James L. Wollman

James L. Wollman

Jul 24, 2021

James L. Wollman, 86, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he moved to Florida in 1994 from Phillipsburg, NJ and to Sorrento in 2015. He was owner of Warren Brake and Tire of Phillipsburg, NJ prior to his retirement to Florida. James was a member of the Daytona Antique Auto Racing Association (DAARA)...

Beulah Evelyn Mackey

Beulah Evelyn Mackey

Jul 22, 2021

Beulah "Evelyn" Mackey, 93, of Sorrento, Florida passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in Somerset, Virginia , she moved to Sorrento in 1970 from Virginia. She was a secretary in the Radio and Television Broadcasting Industry prior to her retirement. Evelyn loved the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, FL. Evelyn is...

Doris M. Bugyi

Doris M. Bugyi

Jul 21, 2021

Doris M. Bugyi, age 91 years, of Eustis, Florida, formerly of Pittstown, NJ, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Tavares, FL. Born in Pittstown, NJ, December 13, 1929, daughter of the late Delevan and Lucy Leaver Mathews, Doris had resided in the Pittstown area most of her life until moving to Florida several years ago....

Doris E. Young

Doris E. Young

Jul 20, 2021

Doris E. Young, 67, of Paisley, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born in Washington, DC, she moved to Paisley in 1970 from Manassas, Virginia. She worked as a Nurse. Doris loved being outdoors. she enjoyed riding motorcycles, bird watching & working in her garden. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, John W. Young, Paisley, FL; daughter,...

Gail E. West

Gail E. West

Jul 17, 2021

Gail E. West, 86, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Herminie #2, in Pennsylvania, she moved to Orlando in 1954, then to Lake County in 1972. She was a Publisher, a born again Christian and a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Tavares. Gail is survived by her 2 sons, Rev. David L. Smalley, Sebring, FL,...

Jean J. Fontaine

Jean J. Fontaine

Jul 17, 2021

Jean J. Fontaine, 85, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Montreal, Canada, he moved to Mount Dora in 1972 from Rockville, Conneticut. He was an Autobody Painter prior to his retirement. Jean was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis, Florida. Jean is survived by His daughter, Lisa Fontaine...

Dorothy T. Kozloski

Dorothy T. Kozloski

Jul 16, 2021

Dorothy T. Kozloski, 90, of Tavares, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she started the second grade when the family moved and her parents wanted the children to go to Catholic Parochial school, so she started second grade at St. Clements in Somerville, Massachusetts where she graduated in 1949. Dorothy attended Massachusetts General Hospital school of...

Gerald L. Heichelbeck

Gerald L. Heichelbeck

Jul 15, 2021

Gerald L. Heichelbeck, 72, of Sorrento, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he moved to Sorrento in 1980 from St. Louis, Missouri. He worked for various places as an assistant chef. Gerald was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis, National Federation of the Blind, Lions Club, and the Lutheran Blind Outreach. He is survived...

A. Beverly Watkins

A. Beverly Watkins

Jul 15, 2021

A. Beverly Watkins, 91, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in Tarkio, Missouri, she and her late husband, Jack, moved to Lake County in 1964 from Sedalia, Missouri. She was a Homemaker and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Eustis. Beverly loved word search puzzles, fishing and anything in nature. She is survived by her 2...

John David Driggers Sr.

John David Driggers Sr.

Jul 14, 2021

John David Driggers, Sr., 73, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a life long Central Florida resident . He was a Owner & Operator of John-Lin, Inc. for local nurseries and agriculture. John was an active fisherman, a Master Mason in the Masonic Lodge and a long time member of the First...

Mary Lou Galbraith

Mary Lou Galbraith

Jul 14, 2021

Mary Lou Galbraith, age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages. Mary Lou was born on July 4, 1928 in Jonesville, Indiana to William Honn and Nellie Ogilvie. She was preceded in death by her older sister Norma and younger brother Doug. Mary Lou was married to the late Ned Galbraith in 1946...

Robert G. Rudd

Robert G. Rudd

Jul 12, 2021

Robert G. Rudd (“Bob” or “Bobby Gene” to friends and family) left this world on July 12, 2021. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday at home in Central Florida and was delighted to hear from so many friends and family who recognized his milestone. He was born in 1931 in McRoberts, Kentucky to Richard and Hilda Rudd. The oldest...

Keith Alan Rowe

Keith Alan Rowe

Jul 12, 2021

Keith Alan Rowe, 59, of Eustis, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of the Central Florida area. Keith had a passion for playing guitar. In the 1990's, he played in numerous locations in Lake County. He served for 4 years in the US Army and later worked as a commercial and...

Mattie Jean Tingle

Mattie Jean Tingle

Jul 11, 2021

Mattie Jean Tingle, 90, of Mount Dora, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in Kirkland, Georgia, she moved to Florida in 1939. She was an Elementary School Teacher and was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis. Jean is survived by her sister, Mary Theresa Daniels, Miami, FL; several nieces & nephews. A funeral mass...

Brian Douglas Moulden

Brian Douglas Moulden

Jul 11, 2021

Brian Douglas Moulden, 49, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in Gainesville, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1981 from Gainesville, Florida. Brian graduated from Eustis High School Class of 1989. After high school, he joined the US Navy, serving during Desert Storm. He was an automobile mechanic for several local shops before he opened his own...

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