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Charles F. Kuhn Jr.

Charles F. Kuhn Jr.

May 4, 2017

Charles F. Kuhn, Jr., 69, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. Born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, he is survived by his 3 sons, Charles F. "Chuck" Kuhn, IV, Eustis, FL, David Kuhn, Mount Dora, FL, James R. Kuhn, Mount Dora, FL; daughter, Jennifer R. Kuhn, Mount Dora, FL; granddaughter, Erin Sciarrino. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by...

Ronny Allen Cothron

Ronny Allen Cothron

May 4, 2017

Ronny Allen Cothron, 55, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. Born in Orlando, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. He owned his own home improvement business and was a member of the First Assembly of God in Eustis. Ronny was very active with his Church, and he was an artist, a musician, and an avid...

E. Gary Simmons

E. Gary Simmons

May 2, 2017

Elton Gary Simmons, 84, of Mt. Dora, FL passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son of the late William Jay and Louise Moore Simmons. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1951, and immediately joined the Unites States Marine Corp and served in the Korean War. He received his college degree...

Carolyn Kay Montz

Carolyn Kay Montz

May 2, 2017

Carolyn Kay Montz, 58, of Eustis, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 after a long and hard fought battle with Cancer. Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, she moved to Apopka, FL as a child with her family and graduated Apopka high school in 1977. She met the love of her life at spring garden nursery and quickly married her future...

Vera E. Kearney

Vera E. Kearney

May 1, 2017

Vera E. Kearney, 97, of Eustis, FL, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Born in Freeport, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 2005 from Indiana, Pennsylvania. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Slate Lick Presbyterian Church, Slate Lick, PA. Vera is survived by her 3 daughters, Nedra Kearney-Vakulick, Dibble, OK, Mary M. Reynolds, Eustis, FL, Katherine...

Gerald Arthur Rupert

Gerald Arthur Rupert

May 1, 2017

Gerald A. "Jerry" Rupert, February 6, 1927-May 1, 2017, Music Man. Jerry was born in Mt. Union, PA, on February 6, 1927, and raised in the small town of Saltillo, PA, by his parents, Esther and Arthur Rupert, along with his brother, Dean and sister, Joann. He left Juniata College in 1944 to enlist in the Navy where he served...

Louis Gene Abner

Louis Gene Abner

Apr 29, 2017

Louis Gene Abner, 80, of Sorrento, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born in Pine Ridge, Kentucky, he moved to Central Florida in 1979 from Fairfield, Ohio. He was a member of the LifePointe Church (formerly First Baptist Church, Eustis) for 25 years. Lou enjoyed playing with his grandkids and great-grandkids, traveling, and woodworking. He is survived by his Wife,...

Donald Ray Phillips "Donnie" Hensley

Donald Ray Phillips "Donnie" Hensley

Apr 28, 2017

Donald Ray Phillips "Donnie" Hensley, 44, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he moved to Leesburg in 2003 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. He worked construction and attended First Baptist Church, Umatilla. Donnie is survived by his wife, Dawn Cheri Hensley, Leesburg, FL; father, Trent (Willa) Phillips, Ocklawaha, FL; 2 daughters, Brittany Blackmon, Umatilla, FL,...

Anna Mary Burns

Anna Mary Burns

Apr 27, 2017

Anna Mary Burns, 92, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, she moved to Eustis in 1989 from Oldbridge, New Jersey. She was an Inspector working with AT&T. Anna was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Mount Dora. She is survived by her Daughter, Peggy Ann Burns of Eustis, FL and is predeceased...

Carolyn R. Infante

Carolyn R. Infante

Apr 27, 2017

Carolyn R. Infante, 73, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Bronx, New York, she moved to Leesburg in 1993 from Bronx,  NY. She was an Administrator working in the NYC Public School System prior to her retirement.. Carolyn was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis, Triangle New Comers, Moose Lodge,...

Daniel Edward Carroll

Daniel Edward Carroll

Apr 27, 2017

Daniel Edward Carroll, age 70, departed this life at 7:35 pm on the 27th of April 2017. He was born on December 2nd, 1946 in a house in Altoona, FL, and was second to the youngest son of Grover Cleveland Carroll and Georgie Elizabeth Byrd. Daniel was an athlete in his youth participating in track and field, basketball, and football....

Pauline F. Pack

Pauline F. Pack

Apr 27, 2017

Pauline F. Pack, 95, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she moved to Central Florida in 1985 from Harriman, TN. She was a floral designer for many years. She loved to sing in church and was always in the church choir. She sang with the group "The Sextet" while in Harriman. Pauline loved...

Mary C. Waters

Mary C. Waters

Apr 26, 2017

Mary C. Waters, 83, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Born in San Diego, California , she moved to Eustis in 1986 from Apopka, Florida. She was a waitress and was a member of Victory Church, Dona Vista. Mary is survived by her son, Charles E. Binder, Eustis, FL; step-son, James P. Waters, Eustis, FL; 3 grandchildren, Jan...

Rudolph "Rudy" Kirst

Rudolph "Rudy" Kirst

Apr 25, 2017

Rudolph “Rudy” Kirst of Eustis, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Rudy grew up in and attended school in Canada, where he met his wife Mona. Rudy moved to Detroit and started his career as a tool and die maker. The family moved to Florida in 1979, where Rudy and his son,...

William Bethule "Bill" Peck

William Bethule "Bill" Peck

Apr 22, 2017

William Bethule "Bill" Peck, 90, of Grand Island, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, William served in the US Army during World War II. William graduated from Stetson University in 1951 and began his coaching career at Leesburg High School, Leesburg, FL. He coached at many schools including, Columbia University, Ridgefield Park High School, Ridgefield...

Effie Lorene Thompson

Effie Lorene Thompson

Apr 22, 2017

Effie Lorene Thompson, 87, of Mount Dora, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. Born in Nokesville, Virginia, she moved to Mount Dora in 1994 from Miami, Florida. She was a Homemaker and was Christian. Effie was a former active member of the Miami Boat Racing Association. She loved orchids, crocheting, organizing family history, scrap books and collecting and making ceramic...

Robert Durwood Gregory Jr.

Robert Durwood Gregory Jr.

Apr 21, 2017

Robert Durwood Gregory,Jr., 62, of Eustis, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Washington, DC, he has lived in the area for over 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ann Kennedy Gregory, Eustis, FL; 2 sons, John Earl Gregory, Eustis, FL, Robert Durwood Gregory, III; 2 daughters, April Whitmire, Plant City, FL, Jamie...

Robert B. Rohrbaugh

Robert B. Rohrbaugh

Apr 16, 2017

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Kelly Smithson

Kelly Smithson

Apr 16, 2017

Kelly Smithson, 33, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017.  She was born in Silvis, Illinois. Her and her family lived in Port Byron, Illinois until 1999 when they moved to Leesburg. She was a bartender and a member of The First United Methodist Church of Tavares.  Kelly was a good cook, loved to decorate for events, and...

Walter C. Vernon

Walter C. Vernon

Apr 13, 2017

Walter C. Vernon, 92, of Mount Dora, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, he moved to Mount Dora in 2005 from Orlando, Florida. He was a Diesel Equipment Mechanic and was Methodist. Walter served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marianne B. Vernon, Mount...

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