Local Florida Obituaries
Melissa Nease
Feb 28, 2021
Melissa Marie Nease, 29, of Ocklawaha, Florida , passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. Born in Libertyville, Illinois, she moved to Central Florida in 1998 from Illinois. She was a Homemaker and attended The Father's House, Leesburg. Melissa was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her Husband, Jeremy...
Eugene Henry Achenbach
Feb 20, 2021
Eugene Henry Achenbach, age 90, of Fruitland Park, Florida passed away Saturday evening February 20, 2021. He was born in Unionville, Michigan to Walter B. and Ella (Kemp) Achenbach on February 7, 1931. He was a graduate of Unionville High School. After obtaining a degree in business from Michigan State University, he served in the United States Air Force, stationed...
William L. White
Feb 19, 2021
William L. White, 83, of Umatilla, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, he moved to Umatilla in 1971 from Arcadia, Florida. He was a machinist for many years with Halliday Products in Orlando. He is survived by his son, Rodney Eugene White; Rebecca Ann Bowzer; loving companion, Shirley Carroll; daughter-in-law, Emma F. White. Graveside services will...
Robert C. Smith
Feb 17, 2021
Robert C Smith, 88, of Mount Dora, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he moved to Mount Dora in 2020 from Campwood, TX. He was an executive for Bell South Telecommunications and was of Baptist faith. Robert served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Robert enjoyed working on computers and going to...
Helen Lee Rooney
Feb 15, 2021
Helen Lee Rooney, 86, of Tavares, Florida passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1934, she moved to Tavares in 2000 from Miami, Florida. She was a Technical Editor at Florida International University prior to her retirement. Helen enjoyed working with computers, gardening, photography, sewing and spending time with her family. Helen is predeceased by her...
Eloise Cannaday
Feb 14, 2021
Eloise Cannaday, 89, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in Fairfield, Florida, she was a native Floridian graduating from Orlando High School class of 1950 before moving to Eustis in 1963. Eloise loved being able to help others, she was a 60-gallon blood donor. She and her late husband loved square dancing, being a part of the...
Dr. Randolph Manning
Feb 13, 2021
Dr. Randolph Manning, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born in Pavo, Georgia to the late Ralph & Lena Mae (Storey) Manning, he joined the U.S. Army in1961 serving in Vietnam and retiring from the Medical Service Corps at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1983. After a distinguished military career he served as an Associate Dean...
Kenneth E. Teston
Feb 12, 2021
Kenneth E. Teston, 74, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. Born in Kirbyville, Texas, he moved to Lake County in 1980 from Texas. He retired as a Command Master Chief from the US Navy, where he served our country for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Sharon A. Teston, Mount Dora, FL; son, Kenneth...
Robert E. Beckstrom
Feb 11, 2021
Robert E. Beckstrom, 77, of Leesburg, Florida passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Born in Oakes, North Dakota, he moved to Leesburg in 2012 from Chicago, IL. He was a Professor of History and Political Science at Lake Sumter State College, Leesburg prior to his retirement. Robert was of Catholic Faith and attended St. Paul Catholic Church, Leesburg, FL. He...
Barbara A. Cross
Feb 7, 2021
Barbara A. Cross, 88, of Leesburg, FL, passed away, Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she moved to Leesburg in 1991, from Haddon Township, New Jersey with her husband William (Bill) Cross. In their RV, “The Bye, Bye House”, Barbara, Bill and their dogs, Tobey and Mickey, traveled the country. They enjoyed summers in Meredith, NH and...
Richard E. "Rick" Davis
Feb 5, 2021
Richard E. "Rick" Davis, 66, of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021. Born in Grinnell, Iowa, he moved to Eustis in 1979 from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He worked for over 20 years for the City of Eustis Water Department. Rick was known as "Big Daddy" as a member of the Road Dogs Christian Motorcycle Club. He was a devoted...
Carolyn L. Sanders
Feb 5, 2021
Carolyn L. Sanders, 75, of Tavares, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Carolyn worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She is survived by her 2 sons, Larry Harvey, Jr., Dona Vista, FL, Anthony Bruce Sanders, Tavares, FL; daughter, Christine Harris, Leesburg, FL; brother, Jerry Miller, Blythe Island, GA;...
Darrell Ned Carter
Feb 3, 2021
Darrell Ned Carter, 74, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, he moved to Florida in 1957. He was a Carpenter and Maintenance Supervisor for commercial greenhouses and was of Baptist faith. Darrell served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and whittling. He is survived by his Spouse,...
Dawn McGrath
Feb 3, 2021
Dawn McGrath, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Born in Sheffield, England in 1933, she faced much adversity including surviving Scarlet Fever and losing her mother at a very young age. During WWII she and her family experienced bombings, rationing and separation, as Dawn was evacuated to the country for safety. She met her first husband William Burns,...
Peter L. Coffman
Feb 2, 2021
Peter L. Coffman, 63, passed away on Feb. 2, 2021 in Mt. Dora. Fla. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Roscoe Coffman and Treva Coffman Hanselmam (née Holmes). Besides his parents, Peter is predeceased by a brother, David. He is survived by sisters Janet Coffman Wilson (Loren), Patricia Coffman Dills (Ray Hicks), Mary Zick (Steve), and brother...
Roger James Blake
Jan 28, 2021
Roger James Blake, 81, of Grand Island, Florida passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he grew up in Zephyrhills, Florida, graduating from Zephyrhills High School in 1958. Roger joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his country. He moved to Odessa, Texas where he met and married the love of his life. In 1959, Roger...
Linda Kruizenga Mendez
Jan 26, 2021
Linda Kruizenga Mendez, 73, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Born in Grand Haven, Michigan, she moved to Mount Dora in the late 1970's from Grand Haven, Michigan. She was a Hairdresser and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Eustis. Linda is survived by her daughter, Amber (Patrick) Haggerty, Mount Dora, FL; 3...
Helen Rose McClain
Jan 26, 2021
Helen Rose Bencsics McClain, Eustis Florida. Born December 2, 1926 to John & Helen Nemes Bencsics in South Bend Indiana. Helen will be dearly missed by her Daughters Judy (Hank) Daviero of Maitland, FL; Debi (Mike) Smith of Elkhart, IN. Grand children Julie (Keith) Edwards of Jacksonville, FL; Heather (Michael) Mitchell of Edwardsburg, MI; Henry (Anessa) Daviero of Brooklyn, NY;...
Donald Gray Hodges
Jan 25, 2021
Donald Gray Hodges, 70, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. Born in Roanoke, Virginia , he moved to Tavares in the early 1990's from Kingsport, TN. Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during Vietnam. He was a handyman and enjoyed working on and fixing homes. He was a woodworker, and enjoyed reading his Bible and playing...
Anna Estiverne
Jan 23, 2021
Anna Estiverne, 78, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born in Saint Marc, Haiti, she moved to Tavares in 2016 from New Rochelle, New York. She was a Homemaker and was Catholic. Anna is survived by her 5 sons, Augustenel Joseph, West Palm Beach, FL, Roland Joseph of Haiti, Nickson Joseph, Bronx, NY, Orque-Elie Joseph, Tavares, FL, Yvon...
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