Local Florida Obituaries
Kenneth Merton McCoig
Aug 21, 2021
Kenneth Merton McCoig, 81, of Paisley, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to the late Kenneth Watt McCoig and Marjorie Georgina Ingham, he and his late wife, Jane moved to Orlando in 1979 from North Vasselboro, Maine, eventually retiring in Paisley, FL. Kenneth was a MM1 serving in the US Navy on the submarine USS...
Penny Jan Vermeulen
Aug 21, 2021
Penny Jan Vermeulen, 64, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Miami Beach, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 2005 from Pembroke Pines, Florida. She enjoyed playing poker and golf. Penny is survived by her Husband, Randy Vermeulen of Leesburg, FL; Son, Jason Levine of Pembroke Pines, FL; Daughters, Jenny Phalen of Fort Lauderdale, FL and...
Tyler Wayne Moore
Aug 21, 2021
Tyler Wayne Moore, 30, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Tavares High School in 2011. Tyler worked for Chick-fil-A, Mt. Dora for 8 years, where he won the 2013 “Community Employee of the Year” Award for his exceptional service. He was a celebrated Special Olympic athlete and a member of the...
Kevin Lloyd Warner
Aug 19, 2021
Kevin Lloyd Warner, 40, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2007 from Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a Truck Driver for Millis Transfers. Kevin served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Warner, Tavares, FL; son, Nick Warner, Tavares, FL; daughter, Alex Warner, Tavares,...
Barbara Ruth Roberts
Aug 19, 2021
Barbara Ruth Roberts, 90, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Edgewater nursing facility in the Waterman Village retirement community of Mount Dora, FL. Born in East Burke, Vermont, she spent about the last 35 years or so living in the Orlando area after moving there from Tennessee in 1987. Barbara became a Christian...
Ronald James Fowler
Aug 16, 2021
Ronald James Fowler’s story came to a close on the morning of Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home in Christmas, FL. He was 88 years old. Ron was a gentle spirit, keen listener, and trusted guidepost for countless people on his journey. Ron was a child chosen by love. He was born in Daytona Beach, FL on February 5,...
Frederick Joseph Catalano
Aug 13, 2021
Frederick Joseph Catalano, 81, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Born in Flushing, New York, he moved to Eustis in 1967 from Gainesville, Florida. Rick was a prominent attorney for many years in Eustis. He was a member of the the Florida Bar, National Speakers' Association, The Greater Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Mary of the...
Justin Lee Wright
Aug 11, 2021
Justin Lee Wright, 32, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Born in Winter Garden, Florida, he attended Apopka High School where he was a member of the FFA. Justin worked as a construction superintendent. Justin was a man that loved his family. He would go above and beyond to make sure his family was taken care of. He...
Venizelo John Aleles
Aug 10, 2021
Venizelo John Aleles, 91, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in New York, New York, he moved to Lake County, FL in 2010 from New Jersey. He served in the United States Army. Venizelo worked and managed ticket sales for major league baseball teams including World Series New York Yankees and New York Mets, National...
Richard Kent Hill Sr.
Aug 9, 2021
Richard Kent Hill Sr., 77, of Greeneville, TN, passed away early Monday morning at his home. He is now with his Lord, his eternal resting place. He was born in Greenwood, Indiana, and moved to Eustis, Florida, at the age of four. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1962 and joined the U.S. Navy and sailed the world. He...
Paul A. Ducharme
Aug 9, 2021
Paul A. Ducharme, 87 of Leesburg, FL passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. He was born in Stanstead, Canada to his parents Ovide and Irene Ducharme. As a young man, he became a US citizen and joined the U.S. Army. He moved to Connecticut in 1960 where he found employment as a welder and continued in that field along...
Rebekah Lynn White
Aug 9, 2021
Rebekah Lynn White, 44, of Mount Dora, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. Born in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, she moved to Mount Dora in 1986 from Wildwood, New Jersey. She worked at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and attended First Baptist Church, Mount Dora. Rebekah often volunteered with the Mount Dora Kiwanis and was an active mom with...
Kimberly Sue Whilden
Aug 7, 2021
Kimberly Sue Whilden, 58, of Eustis, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, she moved to Eustis in 1978 from Livonia, Michigan. Kim graduated from Leesburg High School class of 1980. She worked as a Teachers Assistant. Kim loved reading, sewing and making costumes for the dance studio. She was a member of Bay Street Baptist...
Miguel Angel Mireles Luna
Aug 6, 2021
Miguel Angel Mireles Luna, 55, of Eustis, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. Born in Linares, NL, Mexico, he moved to Eustis in 1999 from Linares. He worked as a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Ma Lourdes Reyes Aldana, Eustis, FL; 3 daughters, Deisy (Juan C. Alonso) Mireles Reyes, Leesburg, FL, Lourdes (Manuel A. Zavala) Mireles Reyes, Umatilla,...
Randall Rene LaBonte
Aug 5, 2021
Randall Rene LaBonte, Jr., 51, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, he grew up in North Miami Beach, playing a lot of Baseball & Football at Ives Estates Park in Miami. Randy moved to Mount Dora in 2006 from Miami. He was a tattoo artist for Forever Stained, Tavares. He was a hard...
Elizabeth D. Huber
Aug 4, 2021
Elizabeth Drew Huber, 92, of Leesburg, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Born in East Greenbush, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 1995 from Orlando, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was a member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Elizabeth was also a member of Central Christian Church of Mount Dora, FL. She is...
David Bruce Hamilton
Jul 30, 2021
David Bruce Hamilton, 39, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, he moved to Altamonte Springs in 1999 from Charlevoix, Michigan. He worked in Information Technology Security and was a member of Acts Two Church in Lake Mary. David served in the US Army National Guard in Afghanistan. He is survived by his...
Marlies Charlotte Maria Short
Jul 28, 2021
Marlies Charlotte Marie Short, 87, of Mount Dora, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Born in Rober, Germany to the late Heinrich & Lottie Brockmeyer, she moved to Eustis in 1968 from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She worked as a supervisor for Sunrise Arc and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eustis. She is survived by her 2 sons, David...
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,...
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,...