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Vincent H. Ratto

Vincent H. Ratto

Nov 9, 2020

Vincent H. Ratto, 74, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Queens, New York, he moved to Grand Island in 1999 from the New York/Pennsylvania Areas. He was an antiques dealer and was a member of a local Baptist Church. Vincent served in the US Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Carmen L....

Dr. Carl E. Schwenker

Dr. Carl E. Schwenker

Nov 9, 2020

Dr. Carl E. Schwenker, 87, of Yalaha, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was an OB/GYN in Volusia County for many years.  He practiced  in Daytona Beach, FL  at Halifax Medical Center, delivering and bringing into this life over 10,000 newborn babies before retiring in 1996. He also served as the Liason Officer for Halifax...

Patricia Ann Scogin

Patricia Ann Scogin

Nov 7, 2020

Patricia Ann Scogin, 74, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, she was a life long resident of Mount Dora, Florida. Patricia was a member of the Graduating class on 1964 of Mount Dora High School. She was a Nursing Supervisor in the healthcare industry. Patricia predeceased by her parents, Harold Sr. and...

Nancy Jane Lanier

Nancy Jane Lanier

Nov 6, 2020

Nancy Jane Lanier, 74, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she moved to Mount Dora in 1999 from Charleston, SC. She last worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist at Gaylord Palms in Orlando. Nancy served her country in the US Air Force during Vietnam. She is survived by her son, Andrew (Tammy)...

Stephen Michael Hall

Stephen Michael Hall

Nov 6, 2020

Stephen Michael Hall, 52, of Umatilla, went home to his Savior and Lord on Friday, November 6, 2020 after a long illness and complications of diabetes. Born December 2, 1967 in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Umatilla, graduating from Umatilla High School in with the Class of 1985. Stephen was a direct descendant of two pioneering Lake...

Horace "Pete" Alexander Faulkner

Horace "Pete" Alexander Faulkner

Nov 5, 2020

Horace Alexander Faulkner (Pete) Passed away peacefully at home with his loving four sons by his side on Thursday, November 5th 2020 at the age of 61. Horace Alexander Faulkner of 15518 Old Chisholm Trail, Eustis, Florida, formerly of Shawville, Quebec, Canada. Dearly loved father of Shane, Brandon, Kevin and Zachary Faulkner. Dearly loved Brother of Faye Walker (the late...

John I. Blankenship Sr.

John I. Blankenship Sr.

Nov 4, 2020

John I. Blankenship, Sr., 82, of Eustis, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Florida in 1995 from Denver, CO. He was a System Installer with National Distributers Service. John was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis and a member of the Knights of Columbus. John served...

Charles E. A. Cordino

Charles E. A. Cordino

Nov 4, 2020

Charles E. A. Cordino, 88, of Grand Island, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Plymouth, MA, he moved to Grand Island in 2010 from Plymouth, MA . He was an instrumentation engineer working in both nuclear and chemical plants. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Charles was of Catholic Faith. He enjoyed...

Betty Jo Pyburn

Betty Jo Pyburn

Nov 3, 2020

Betty Jo Pyburn, 70, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Born in Orlando, Florida, she graduated from Leesburg High School Class of 1968. She lived lifelong resident of Central Florida. Betty worked as a medical secretary and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sorrento. Betty is survived by her son, Barry Lee Brokaw, Tavares, FL....

Daniel Eugene Rust

Daniel Eugene Rust

Nov 2, 2020

Daniel Eugene Rust, 69, of Tavares, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, he lived most of his life in Lake County other than traveling with the Rainbow Family. He was a drywall installer and loved salt -water fishing. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Christy Lynn Adams, Tavares, FL; brother, Steve Rust, Umatilla, FL; 3...

Lulu Mae Thompson

Lulu Mae Thompson

Nov 2, 2020

Lulu Mae Thompson, 91, of Eustis, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Born in New Jersey, she moved to Eustis in 2018 from Miami, Florida. She worked in merchandising. Lulu is survived by her 2 sons, Charles Thompson, Miami, FL, John Carter, Orlando, FL; niece, Constance L. Thompson, Umatilla, FL; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Private interment will be at...

Jimmie Franklin Sizemore

Jimmie Franklin Sizemore

Nov 2, 2020

Full article can be located on the Vicksburg Post Website - please follow the link bellow. www.vicksburgpost.com/2020/11/02/jim-sizemore-former-warren-central-vicksburg-pca-football-coach-dies-at-85/

Trenton Nevada Ferguson

Trenton Nevada Ferguson

Nov 1, 2020

Trenton Nevada Ferguson, 25, of New Smyrna Beach, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he attended East Ridge High School in Clermont. Trenton is survived by his mother, Serenity Ferguson, New Smyrna Beach, FL; father, Alan Henderson, Montverde, FL; grandparents, Linda Ferguson, New Smyrna Beach, FL, Robert Henderson, Montverde, FL; 2 sisters, Rachel Leith, Ocoee, FL;...

Kyle Copeland

Kyle Copeland

Oct 30, 2020

Kyle Copeland, 39, of Eustis, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 from complications due to a traumatic brain injury. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong Central Florida resident. Kyle graduated from West Orange High School, Winter Garden with the class of 2000. He was an electrician and was a member of First Baptist Church of Umatilla. Kyle is...

Charlotte Virginia Samsa

Charlotte Virginia Samsa

Oct 30, 2020

Charlotte Virginia Samsa, 70, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020. Born in Newport News, Virginia, she moved to Orlando in 1957 as a child from Newport News. She was a sales associate for Wal-Mart, she loved crafts, puzzles and reading. Charlotte is survived by her 3 sisters, Betty C. Parks, Mount Dora, FL, Nancy Mathis, Mount Dora,...

Domenic L. Merenda

Domenic L. Merenda

Oct 30, 2020

Dom Merenda, 67, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020. Born in Derby, Connecticut, he moved to Florida from North Carolina, and recently to his favorite location in Mount Dora. He was an avid boater, skilled fisherman, and master story-teller. He loved to travel, and Disney was his happy place. He is survived by his wife of 20...

Linda Kay Madaus

Linda Kay Madaus

Oct 28, 2020

Linda Kay Madaus, age 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Orlando, Fla., with her husband, Steven and son, Jevonn by her side. She was born on June 23, 1949, in Madison, Wis., and was the only child of Ervin and Mary Jo (Clark) Kreger. Linda graduated from Central High School in 1968. She went on to work...

Robert L. McAllister

Robert L. McAllister

Oct 27, 2020

Robert L. McAllister, 96, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Born in Reelsville, Indiana, he moved to Mount Dora in 1957 from Brazil, Indiana. Bob served his country in the US Army during WWII being taken Prisoner of War in Germany. After his release, he returned to the US and met the love of his life, Doris...

Jack Lewis Hammond

Jack Lewis Hammond

Oct 23, 2020

Jack Lewis Hammond, 81, of Mount Dora, passed away at his home on October 23, 2020. Born in 1939 in Isom, Kentucky, he moved to Eustis in 1946. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1958. Jack started working for Ferran’s Department Store at age 16 and bought the business in 1974. Jack loved his work and enjoyed serving his...

Aubrey Morris

Aubrey Morris

Oct 23, 2020

Aubrey Morris, 88, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020. Born in Worth County, Georgia, he moved to Florida in 1958. Aubrey was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was an educator, earning his PhD, and also served as a coach and principal. Upon retirement from education, he sold insurance for Met Life....

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