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Jonathan Gates Burnham

Jonathan Gates Burnham

May 20, 2024

Jonathan Gates Burnham, 57, of Eustis, Florida, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born June 12, 1966, in Long Branch, NJ, Jon lived briefly in Ohio and Rhode Island as an adult before relocating to his home state of NJ. He moved to Florida in 2014. As an adult, Jon decided to return to school, earning his bachelor’s...

Timothy Wayne Green

Timothy Wayne Green

May 19, 2024

Timothy Wayne "Tim" Green, 65, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Eustis to the late Harold & Inez (Hall) Green, he was a lifelong Floridian who graduated from Umatilla High School in 1977 and from the University of Florida in 1981. He was a Landscape Architect and was a member St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount...

Martin Thomas Kalarovich

Martin Thomas Kalarovich

May 19, 2024

Martin Thomas "Marty" Kalarovich, 60, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born in Buffalo, New York, he moved to Tavares in 1980 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a Registered Nurse and was a member of the Lake County RC Flying Club.  Marty was a well-known musician/guitar player in the Central Florida Area. He is survived by his...

Timothy Glenn Getchell

Timothy Glenn Getchell

May 18, 2024

Timothy Glenn Getchell, 62, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born in Ocala, Florida to the late Ralph W. & Priscilla (Chase) Getchell. Timothy graduated from Umatilla High School in 1980 and went on to attend Troy State University.  In 1984, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Timothy served during the Gulf War...

Elizabeth Marie Hewett

Elizabeth Marie Hewett

May 18, 2024

Elizabeth Marie Hewett, 89, of Ferndale, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she has been a lifelong resident of Florida. Elizabeth was a Pastor's Wife. Elizabeth and her husband, Pastor Charles, traveled and lived throughout Florida serving the Lord. She was a devoted mother and First Lady of the church.  She was a beacon...

Ann G. Stephenson

Ann G. Stephenson

May 18, 2024

Ann G. Stephenson, 90, of Tavares, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born in Asberrys, Virginia, she moved to Debary in 2001 from Westerville, Ohio. She was a phlebotomist and was a member of the Volusia Baptist Church, Orange City. Ann is predeceased by her Husband of over 60 years, James Robert Stephenson, survived by her son, Rodney T. (Sandra)...

Marianne Louise Yost

Marianne Louise Yost

May 16, 2024

Marianne Louise Yost, 73, of Jupiter, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she worked for Northrop Grumman for over 30 years. She had a passion for finding antiques and using them on a daily basis. Anyone who met her would quickly realize how she liked to laugh and that her laugh was contagious! She will be...

Amanda Lee Denney

Amanda Lee Denney

May 12, 2024

Amanda Lee Denney, 64, of Eustis, FL, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 1959. She lived all over Florida most of her life but Key West was definitely the place she loved most. Amanda was such a ‘freebird” and “flowerchild” and loved to flaunt the “peace” sign at you. You could...

MaryAnne Fisher

MaryAnne Fisher

May 11, 2024

MaryAnne Fisher, 79, of Eustis, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born, and lived in Albany, New York until moving to Eustis in 1969. MaryAnne was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Eustis, where she enjoyed caring for the children during services, for the parents to attend. She was a devoted Christian. MaryAnne is predeceased by her...

Matthew David Weiss

Matthew David Weiss

May 7, 2024

Matthew David Weiss (AKA Matty & Uncle Mateo), 39, of Ocala, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. Matt was known as a cat whisperer and made it his life long mission to save as many as possible. He was an excellent chef, loved to build things, and...

Lura Inez Hall

Lura Inez Hall

May 6, 2024

Lura Inez (Messer) Hall, 90, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully in her home on May 6, 2024. Born October 29, 1933, in Okahumpka, Florida to parents Zula (Walworth) and Geanous Messer. Lura grew up in Tavares, Florida. In school, she met (Thomas) Keith Hall and they later became high school sweethearts while attending Tavares High School. They were married at...

JoAnn Drew

JoAnn Drew

Apr 28, 2024

JoAnn Drew, a cherished mother and Mimi was a resident of Aurora, CO, formerly a life-long resident of Lake County, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born in Orlando and moved to Aurora in 2018. JoAnn dedicated much of her life to community service. She was a former President of the Eustis High School Band Boosters, she...

Ralph S. Cerney, Jr.

Ralph S. Cerney, Jr.

Apr 27, 2024

Ralph S. Cerney, Jr., 75, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Key West, Florida, he moved to Lake County about 20 years ago. Ralph retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving during both Vietnam and Desert Storm. Upon retirement he worked as a seasonal cast member at Walt Disney World for...

Dennis Arlington Fletcher

Dennis Arlington Fletcher

Apr 25, 2024

Dennis Arlington Fletcher, 83, of Grand Island, Florida, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.Born in Kingston, Jamaica on February 9, 1941, he moved to South Florida in 1979 and Central Florida in 2002. Dennis served in the Jamaica Defense Force, working in intelligence, before moving to the States. Before his retirement, Dennis was an Architect. He was also a member...

Thomas Wayne Thompson, II

Thomas Wayne Thompson, II

Apr 25, 2024

Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Thompson, II, 66, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1976 and lived in Eustis his entire life. Tommy was the Co-Owner & Office Manager for B.E. Thompson Furniture Company in Eustis as well as the Office Manager for Planned Furniture Promotions....

Betty June Coon

Betty June Coon

Apr 24, 2024

Betty June Coon, 84, of Astatula, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born on June 8, 1939, in Combs, Kentucky, to James L. Turner and Mary (Deaton) Turner. Betty spent most of her life in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before retiring from Lutheran Health Network. In 2001, she moved to Florida to enjoy her retirement years. Betty...

Bobbie Jean Small

Bobbie Jean Small

Apr 24, 2024

Bobbie Jean Small, 91, of Belleview, Florida, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born in Polk City, Florida, she moved to Belleview in 1996 from Haines City, FL. Prior to her retirement she was a Teacher's Aid and Tutor and was a member of the Florida Hospital Waterman Auxiliary when the hospital was in Eustis, FL. She is predeceased by...

Joyce Eileen Welch

Joyce Eileen Welch

Apr 22, 2024

Our beloved Joyce left her earthly body for heaven on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Bayview Nursing Facility in Eustis, FL.  Joyce was 82, the New Year’s baby on  Jan 1st, 1942, born in Berlin, WI to Marvin and Eileen (Nutting) Booth of Redgranite, WI where she was raised with her younger brother Frank.  She attended St. Mark’s Catholic Church,...

Marilyn Ava Vainder

Marilyn Ava Vainder

Apr 21, 2024

Marilyn Ava Vainder, 69, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born in Fyzabad, Trinidad, she moved to Mount Dora in 2011 from Glen Oaks, New York. She was a Home Health Aid prior to her retirement. Marilyn was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Dora, where she was also a Deacon and a...

Rhonda Joanne Lee

Rhonda Joanne Lee

Apr 16, 2024

Rhonda Joanne Lee, lovingly known as Joanne, was called to her eternal home on April 16, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. She was born on January 18, 1953, in Washington DC to Jason Sapp and Madlyn (Owens) Roland. Joanne was the core of her family, a devoted Christian, and had a heart of gold that touched all who knew her. Before...

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