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Nancy A. Smith

Nancy A. Smith

Oct 28, 2018

Nancy A. Smith of Slyvania, GA, passed peacefully from this life on October 28, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, following her courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Ron "Red" Smith, daughter of Anna Marie Merwarth, loving mother of Nicholas J. Smith (Jessica), Megan A. Askins (Huey), cherished Nana of Brady, Phineas, Grace, and Shelby, sister...

Nora J. Blais

Nora J. Blais

Oct 25, 2018

Nora J. Blais, 61 of Eustis passed away Thursday, October 25,2018. Born in Winston-Salem, NC. she was a CNA and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paisley. Nora is predeceased by her brother, Robert Martin and sister, Mae Beck. She is survived by her husband, Jack D. Blais of Eustis, FL. son and daughter-in-law Jack, Jr. and...

Otis John Lohr

Otis John Lohr

Oct 23, 2018

Otis John Lohr, 79, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Born in Lisbon, Ohio, he moved to Florida in 1972 from Lisbon, Ohio. He worked as a salesman for Sunstate Ford in Orlando, and was associated with St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora, Otis served in the US Army. He loved watching TV, his favorite show being...

Aileen Jane Diel

Aileen Jane Diel

Oct 21, 2018

Aileen Jane Diel, 92, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, she moved to Tavares in 1969 from Alison Park, Pennsylvania. She was a secretary at the Lake County Courthouse, was a Florist in both Pennsylvania and Tavares, and was a member of the Eustis Art League. Aileen is survived by her son, Robert Diel,...

Michael L. Potter

Michael L. Potter

Oct 15, 2018

Michael L. Potter, 55, of Ocala, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Born in Leesburg, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He graduated from Tavares High School Class of 1981 and worked as an automobile mechanic. Michael is survived by his wife, Shari Potter, Ocala, FL; son, Michael Potter, Ocala, FL; 4 daughters, Michelle Jones, St. Augustine,...

Jack L. McMillan

Jack L. McMillan

Oct 10, 2018

Jack Leon McMillan, 41, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Born in San Diego, California, he moved to Eustis in March of 2018 from Apopka, Florida. He retired as Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving 10 years in foreign and domestic territories. Jack enjoyed RC Cars, Dirt Track Racing, anything with wheels touching dirt or concrete while enjoying...

Thuy Hong Huynh

Thuy Hong Huynh

Oct 4, 2018

Thuy Hong Huynh, 40, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, she moved to Eustis in November of 1990 from Vietnam. She was a cosmetologist and was a member of the Chùa Báo Ân Buddhist Temple. Thuy enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her Husband, Khoi Hong Doan of Eustis, FL; Daughter, Shirley Doan of...

Michael L. Fisher

Michael L. Fisher

Oct 1, 2018

Michael L. Fisher, 70, of Eustis, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Born in Marimont, Ohio, he moved to Eustis in 1959 from Marimont, Ohio. He was a Real Estate Appraiser & Inspector. Michael was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Eustis. He served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam. Michael is survived by his Wife-MaryAnne Fisher of Eustis,...

Richard A. Pearson

Richard A. Pearson

Sep 29, 2018

Richard A. Pearson, age 89, died at home in Leesburg, Fla., on Sept. 29, 2018, where he’d lived with his wife of 59 years, Eleanor, who survives him. He was born July 21, 1929, to Walter Pearson and Hannah (Anderson) in Duluth, Minn. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Ripon High School. He achieved the rank of first...

Zbigniew R. Mikosz

Zbigniew R. Mikosz

Sep 28, 2018

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Eva Marianna Uhlich

Eva Marianna Uhlich

Sep 27, 2018

Eva Marianna Uhlich, 82, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born in Berlin, Germany, she moved to Leesburg in 2005 from New York. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Bethaney Lutheran Church and active with the Homeowners Association of Legacy at Leesburg. Eva was predeceased by her husband Horst Adolph Uhlich in 2013. She...

Joshua Allen Hunt

Joshua Allen Hunt

Sep 27, 2018

Joshua A. Hunt, 31, of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Born in Dayton, Ohio, his family moved to Florida in 1989. Joshua has resided in Eustis for 17 years. At age 12 ½ the onset of a chronic disease called type 1 Diabetes changed his life. Although the disease was 24/7 and a more than full...

Nicola L. Eary

Nicola L. Eary

Sep 25, 2018

Nicola L. Eary, 72, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in West Virginia, she moved to Eustis in the1990's from Henderson, NC. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis. She is survived by Husband, Bob "B.T." Toms of Eustis, FL; Niece, Cyndi (Robert) Branson of Charleston, WV; Great Niece, Sarina Branson of Charleston,...

Joseph T. Piazza

Joseph T. Piazza

Sep 25, 2018

Joseph Thomas Piazza, Sr., 84, of Sorrento, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in Freeport, L.I., NY, he moved to Sorrento in 1973 from Long Island, New York. He was a Semi-Truck Driver prior to his retirement. Joseph also served in the U.S. Army Tank Division during Korea. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and tinkering with old and antique cars....

Eldina Heinrich

Eldina Heinrich

Sep 23, 2018

Eldina Heinrich, 92, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was born near Streeter, North Dakota to Fred and Eva (Stotz) Flemmer, and was raised on the family farm near Streeter. She graduated from Sheyenne River Academy, a secondary boarding school near Harvey, North Dakota, in 1944. After teaching school for one year, Eldina married Arthur...

Ruth Janice McKeeby

Ruth Janice McKeeby

Sep 18, 2018

Ruth Janice McKeeby, 78, of Zellwood, FL passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born in Bradfordsville, Kentucky, she moved to Central Florida in 1995 from Kentucky. She traveled with her job as an administrative assistant working for United States Embassies all over the World. Ruth also served in the U.S Army prior to Vietnam. She was of Christian faith. When...

Natasha Hoffman

Natasha Hoffman

Sep 17, 2018

Natasha Hoffman, 35 of Tavares, Florida died Monday, September 17, 2018. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she moved to Tavares in 1993. Natasha graduated from Tavares High School in 2001 and attended the University of South Florida. She is survived by her mother, Polly Hoffman, New Carlisle, OH; 2brothers, Elliott Hoffman, Hong Kong, Jesse Hoffman, Winterfell, WA. She was preceded...

Ailsa Smith

Ailsa Smith

Sep 15, 2018

A. Ailsa Banfield Smith, age 95, of Leesburg, FL died September 15, 2018. Ailsa was born July 30, 1923, in St. George’s, Grenada, a beautiful small island in the West Indies. She met and married Walter L. Smith, of Potsdam, NY, in Trinidad, West Indies where he was serving in WWII and she was employed as a secretary for the...

Ursula M. Reber

Ursula M. Reber

Sep 14, 2018

Ursula M. Reber, 97, of Eustis, FL. passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. Born in Germany, she moved to Eustis in 1983 from Petoskey, MI. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Eustis, FL. Ursula in her younger years enjoyed both Square and Round Dancing. She is predeceased by her husband, Wayne L....

John R. Lovett

John R. Lovett

Sep 12, 2018

John Robert Lovett, 83, of Mount Dora, FL passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Gainesville, FL, he moved to Central Florida in 1960 after completing his service in the U.S. Air Force. He was a service representative for Pitney Bowes an office equipment company after the military. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paisley....

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