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Anna Estiverne

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...

Kenneth Howard Ellis

Kenneth Howard Ellis

Jan 20, 2021

Kenneth Howard Ellis, 82, of Eustis, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Seela and Lily (Stokes) Ellis on May 22, 1938. He attended Umatilla Seventh-day Adventist Church of Umatilla, FL. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis., Florida

Mildred M. Riddle

Mildred M. Riddle

Jan 17, 2021

Mildred M. Riddle, 81, of Leesburg, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born in Orlando, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Mildred worked as a cook for Orange County Schools for many years prior to retiring. She is survived by her son, Mark C. Riddle, Eustis, FL; brother, John “Buddy” Roberson, Azalea Park, FL; 7 sisters, Cathy Jung,...

Sarah J. Stiver

Sarah J. Stiver

Jan 16, 2021

Sarah was born Sarah Jean Wilkerson in the small town of Kennett, Missouri on December 12, 1948. Her family moved to the Central Florida area when she was a child and she attended Orange County public schools, graduating from Apopka High School in 1966. Forty nine years ago she married the love of her life, Wendell "Richie" Stiver and together...

Mark Christopher Lee

Mark Christopher Lee

Jan 10, 2021

Mark Christopher Lee, 38, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born in Winter Garden, Florida, he lived most of his life in Eustis graduating from Eustis High School class of 2001. Mark is survived by his parents, Chris & Maureen Lee, Eustis, FL; brother, Ryan (Angie) Lee, Eustis, FL; nieces & nephews, Camryn, Britney, Evan & Gage. Online...

Lawrence W. Kehne

Lawrence W. Kehne

Jan 6, 2021

Mr. Lawrence W. "Larry" Kehne, 87, of Leesburg, FL, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at AdventHealth Waterman, Tavares, FL. Born February 26, 1933 in Frederick he was the son of the late Dallas Kehne Jr. and Martha (Dixon) Kehne. Larry was truck driver for Ryder/PIE Trucking for 17 years. He was a member of the Building and Trade Unions (Baltimore...

James H. Lawless

James H. Lawless

Jan 3, 2021

James Harold Lawless, 71, of Yalaha, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, he moved to Yalaha in 2002 from Boca Raton, Florida. He was a Healthcare Administrator by profession. James is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jerri S. Lawless of Yalaha, FL; 2 brothers, Chris (Emily) Lawless of Houston, TX, and Mike (Beverly) Lawless...

Daniel Frederick Seiter

Daniel Frederick Seiter

Jan 1, 2021

Daniel Frederick Seiter, 63, of Eustis, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Born in Ontario, Canada, he moved to Florida as a child with his family. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran, a UCF Graduate, and prior to his retirement a warehouse manager. Dan was a man who was not afraid to speak his mind and stand up for his...

Loretta Aline Arnold

Loretta Aline Arnold

Dec 27, 2020

Loretta Aline Arnold passed away on December 27, 2020 after enduring complications following surgery. Loretta was born on May 21, 1944 in Ocala, FL to Walter Herman Fore and Lucy O’Berry Fore. She grew up in Central Florida and was a lover of most things outdoors. She was an accomplished water skier competing alongside world champions and some of her...

J. Eileen Leifer

J. Eileen Leifer

Dec 27, 2020

J. Eileen Leifer, 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, December 27, 2020. Born in Mogadore, OH, she was an accomplished pianist and a “Rosie the Riveter” at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Akron,OH, during World War II. Eileen was admitted into the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Museum, Richmond, CA, November, 2020. She married Paul Leifer,...

Sheila J. Crisp

Sheila J. Crisp

Dec 27, 2020

Sheila was magic. A wild heart that sparkled until the end. She lived a full-throttle life—she loved to have a good time, wasn’t afraid to let her hair down—to party—to say Yes! Sheila gracefully battled cancer for 11 years. She fought hard. She spent the last decade in and out of remission — fending off lymphoma, breast cancer twice, ovarian...

Marjorie Cassella

Marjorie Cassella

Dec 21, 2020

Marjorie Cassella, 91, of Eustis, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. Born in Sydney, Australia, she moved to Eustis in 1992 from Glendale, Arizona. She worked as an apartment manager prior to moving to Florida. She was Catholic. Marjorie is survived by her 3 sons, Joseph A. Cassella of Sparta, TN, Michael A. Cassella of Weirsdale, FL, Kerry M. Cassella,...

Anthony "Tony" Leonard Levesque

Anthony "Tony" Leonard Levesque

Dec 17, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Leonard Levesque, 69, of Eustis, FL, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Miami, Florida, he was a lifelong Florida resident. He was an Electrical Engineer working in the Nuclear Power Industry. Tony served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was a jack of trades, enjoyed working on cars, and enjoyed working with computers. He is...

James Michael "Jimmy" Miller

James Michael "Jimmy" Miller

Dec 17, 2020

James Michael "Jimmy" Miller, 67, of Umatilla, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong Lake County Resident. He worked for Eustis Police Department in many different capacities for over 41 years and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora. Jimmy was an avid music lover and always enjoyed playing his...

George Earl Tompkins

George Earl Tompkins

Dec 16, 2020

George Earl Tompkins, 83, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born in Binghamton, New York, he moved to Leesburg in November of 2003, from Johnson City, NY. He was a Component Engineer working with IBM/Lockheed Martin prior to his retirement. George also retired from the United States Navy Reserves and he served in the US Army and...

John G. "Red" Lanier

John G. "Red" Lanier

Dec 15, 2020

John G. "Red" Lanier, 75, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a life-long Eustis resident that loved his family, his home and his community. He was a commercial truck driver by profession and was a member of First Assembly of God, Eustis. John was an avid motorcycle rider, being especially fond of...

Cecil W. Mann

Cecil W. Mann

Dec 14, 2020

Cecil W. Mann, 79, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Born in Sumterville, Florida, he moved to Grand Island in 1956 from Sumterville, Florida. He was a Truck Driver and was of Baptist Faith. Cecil served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed playing his guitar, loved country music and gospel, and he loved to...

Nobuko K. "Becky" Goshko

Nobuko K. "Becky" Goshko

Dec 14, 2020

Nobuko K. "Becky" Goshko, 91, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Born in Yokohama, Japan, she moved to Leesburg in 1981 from Chicago, Illinois. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. Nobuko is survived by her son, Frank G. Goshko, Rochelle, IL; daughter - Maude G. Partacz, Berwyn, IL; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Online Guestbook available at...

Edward J. Wihler

Edward J. Wihler

Dec 12, 2020

Edward J. Wihler, 75, of Mount Dora, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Mount Dora in 2011 from Crofton, Maryland. Ed was in the commercial glass industry for over 40 years, he then owned & operated his own company, Pyramid Glass for over 25 years. A man of many interests, he...

William K. Hillner

William K. Hillner

Dec 11, 2020

On Friday, December 11, 2020, William K. Hillner of Eustis, FL, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 77. Bill was born on November 23rd,1943 in Staten Island, New York to Karl and Lillian (Vincent) Hillner. He loved to entertain, and was active in the student union in college where he majored in Fun...

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