Local Florida Obituaries
Donald Charles Abel
Apr 18, 2020
Donald Charles Abel, 86, of Tavares, left this world on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Don was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, but lived in Tavares for 41 years. Don led an extraordinary life. As a young man, Don traveled the world as a Navy photographer. He captured some of his most dramatic images while serving in Korea and Vietnam....
Ruth Anne Smith
Apr 15, 2020
Ruth Anne Smith, 63, of Umatilla, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born August 3, 1956 in Washington, DC, she moved to Umatilla in 2003 from College Park, FL. Ruth loved hunting and was a member of the Piney Woods Creek Hunt Club of Luverne, AL. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gregory Smith of Umatilla, FL;...
Jans Rawls-Canell
Apr 14, 2020
Jans Rawls-Canell, 75, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, she moved to Leesburg in 1990 from Jacksonville, Florida. She was a social worker with Child Protective Services and was a member of St. Edward's Episcopal Church, Mount Dora. Jans is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Canell, Leesburg, FL; 2 sons, Scott (Marion) Miller,...
Phyllis R. Giles
Apr 11, 2020
Phyllis R. Giles, 90, of Eustis, FL, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to her parents, James and Martha Valluzzi. Phyllis is predeceased by he husband, Albert W. Giles. She is survived by her Daughter, Donna J. Wilhan of Justice, IL. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.
Joseph "Joey" Michael Sabatini
Apr 10, 2020
Joseph "Joey" Michael Sabatini, 33, of Eustis, FL, passed away Friday, April 10th, 2020. Born in Smithtown, NY in 1986, he moved to Eustis in 1991 from East Northport, NY. Joey was a chef specializing in Italian cuisine. He was the recipient of Zagat's "2015 30-Under-30 Best Chefs in Denver, CO." Joey's three passions in life were in order: Family,...
Mae K. Isgett
Apr 8, 2020
Mae K. Isgett, 88, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Born in Prentiss, North Carolina, she moved to Eustis in 1945 from Prentiss. She was a Bookkeeper for Honey Transport/Bestway Refrigerated Service and was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. Mae is survived by her son, Wendell A. (Myra) Ledford, Eustis, FL; step-son, Robert (Carol) Isgett,...
Lois L. Carr
Apr 7, 2020
Lois L. Carr, 85, of Leesburg, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Born in Dermott, Arkansas, she moved to Leesburg in 2016 from Manalapan, New Jersey. She was a Data Controller working for Siemens Medical prior to her retirement. Lois is survived by her Daughters, Susan Avedisian of Ponte Vedra, FL, Deborah Nash of Ponte Vedra, FL, Mary Russomano...
John Joseph Murphy
Apr 7, 2020
John Joseph Murphy, 93, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility. John was born February 7, 1927 to Martin and Anna (Harkins) Murphy. He was preceded in death by both parents. John served 2 years in the United States Army during WWII. He was honorably discharged as a...
Daniel E. Ellis Jr.
Apr 6, 2020
Daniel E. EllisJr., 85, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, he moved to Leesburg in 1989 from Plymouth, MA. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for Lake Yale Treatment Associates, a past President of the Larks (R.C. Flying Club) and the Board of Directors for Lake Yale Estates. Daniel was a member of First Assembly...
Vernon Cannaday
Apr 5, 2020
Vernon Cannaday, 89, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born in Helen, West Virginia, he moved to Eustis in 1963 from Mount Dora, Florida. He worked and retired from Lake County School Board as a printer. Vernon was a member and former Deacon at Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. He loved to square dance and loved to fish....
Joseph "Joe" Amendolara
Apr 4, 2020
Jiuseppi “Joe” Amendolara, 92, of Umatilla Florida, passed away on the morning of Saturday April 4th 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 7th, 1927 and raised in Hollis, NY, by his parents, Frederick and Angelina Amendolara, hard working Italian immigrants. A life-long owner, trainer, and rider of horses, Joe’s first interactions with...
Cleveland Lee White
Apr 3, 2020
Cleveland Lee White, 71, of Altoona, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. Born in Pahokee, Florida, he moved to Eustis in 1965 from Jacksonville, Florida. He worked as a handyman. Lee attended First Church of God, Eustis, was a member of the Umatilla Eagles. He loved racing, mudding, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Justin Lee White,...
Franklin Frederick Wallbrown
Apr 2, 2020
Franklin Frederick Wallbrown from Columbus, Ohio born May 19, 1961 died at age 58 on April 2, 2020 in Leesburg Florida. Franklin was always a curious and intelligent child, he was capable of doing most anything he put his mind to. He held different jobs over the years and was very hard-working. Predeceased by his Grandparents, Cecil and Erma Bolin,...
Billie Jean Baker
Mar 30, 2020
Billie Jean Baker, 46, of Ocala, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, she moved to Ocala in 2005 from Key West, Florida. Billie is survived by her husband, Douglas Baker; 2 sons, Frank Cassity, Jr., Douglas Baker, Jr.; 2 daughters, Julie Diaz, Jessica Baker; 3 sisters, Ann Steedly, Tammie Placencia, Debbie Collins; mother - Beverly...
Elma G. Connolly
Mar 29, 2020
Elma G. Connolly, 97, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, moved to Florida in 1923, graduating from St. James High School in Orlando and moved to Eustis in 1986 from Winter Park. She was a Homemaker and loved to travel & her favorite thing to do was go to the beach. Elma was...
James A. Brumbaugh Sr.
Mar 27, 2020
James A Brumbaugh, Sr., 84, of Astatula, FL, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Born in Hartville, Ohio, he moved to Florida in 1974 from Ohio. He was a jack of all trades. He was the Former Mayor of Astatula, he was the owner operator of several businesses. James was of Jewish faith and was a member of Congregation Beth...
Thomas Eugene Blayney
Mar 26, 2020
Thomas Eugene Blayney, 79, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Anamosa, Iowa, he moved to Eustis in 2007 from Orlando, Florida. He was a salesman for Classic Chevrolet, Orlando and was a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando. Thomas is survived by his 3 daughters, Terri Blayney, Eustis, FL, Traci Money, Eustis, FL, Alison Funderburk,...
Mary Dunevant Gentry
Mar 26, 2020
Mary Dunevant Gentry, 88, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she moved to Eustis in 2017 from Tennessee. She was a Telecommunications Supervisor for Bell South and was a member of the Communication Workers of America. Mary was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN and was an active participant...
Ronald Bennett Davis
Mar 26, 2020
Ronald Bennett Davis, 68, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Piedmont, Missouri, and has lived in Florida for 20 years. Ron worked for the Railroad Company and was a member of the First Church of God of Eustis. He is survived by his Daughter, Charla Alexander of North Branch, MN; Brother, Dennis Davis of Eustis,...
Anna A. Burcher
Mar 24, 2020
Anna A. Burcher, 88, of Osteen, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she moved to Osteen in 2018 from Umatilla, FL. She was a Secretary for insurance companies and was a member of the Good Shepard Evangelical Lutheran Church, Deltona. She is survived by her Son, Rev. William (Candice) Burcher of Fairfield, PA, Son, Stephen...