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Carol Jane Miller

Carol Jane Miller

Dec 1, 2015

Carol Jane Miller, 91, of Tavares, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Born in Chardon, Ohio, she was raised in Chardon and graduated from Chardon High School Class of 1942. She moved to Tavares in 1988 from Chardon. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family at home and/or vacations in Canada and Cape Hatteras, NC. She is...

John Oscar Decator

John Oscar Decator

Nov 30, 2015

John Oscar Decator, 80, of Leesburg, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. Born in Rosebush, Michigan, he moved to Leesburg in 1987 from Kalkaska, Michigan. He was a Photo Lab Supervisor for the State of Michigan Highway Department. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his son, Stephen W. Decator, Clinton Township,...

Dewey Eugene Mueller

Dewey Eugene Mueller

Nov 26, 2015

Dewey E. Mueller, a proud Marine who loved his country, was born in Flat River, Missouri 80 years ago. He joined the Marines after graduating from high school and made this his first career. During his 20 years as a Marine he was stationed in California, Florida, Okinawa, Japan, Morocco and twice he was in Vietnam. He reached the rank...

Fredia Jayne Groves

Fredia Jayne Groves

Nov 26, 2015

Fredia Jayne Buroker Groves, 59, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. Born in Eustis, FL She was a lifelong resident of Lake County. She was a Homemaker and loved her family. Fredia is survived by her Life Partner, Michael Argenziano of Eustis, FL; Son, Patrick Spencer of Bassville Park, FL; Daughters, Michelle Lehan of Eustis, FL and Christi...

Arlene Joyce Poole

Arlene Joyce Poole

Nov 21, 2015

Arlene Joyce Poole, 47, of Astatula, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Orlando, Florida, she was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Arlene graduatted from Tavares High School with the class of 1987. She is survived by her daughter, Dixie Lee Kaval, Astatula, FL; sister, Rhona Lynette Poole (Steven Merle, Jr.) Brantley, Arcadia, FL; step-brother, Edward Hugh Reynard,...

Lea Ann Nelan

Lea Ann Nelan

Nov 19, 2015

Lea Ann Nelan, 66, of Eustis, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015. Born in Dennison, Iowa, she moved to Eustis in 1972 from Fort Myers, FL. She was the Owner and Operator of Nelan Relocation Services of Eustis from 1974-Present. Lea loved to cook, garden, paint, go camping in the mountains and go to Sanibel Island Beaches. She was survived...

John David McLaughlin

John David McLaughlin

Nov 17, 2015

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Helen Ruth Pendergraft

Helen Ruth Pendergraft

Nov 16, 2015

Helen Ruth Pendergraft, 92, of Grand Island, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Born in Eustis, Florida, she graduated from Eustis High School. She lived most of her life in Lake County moving back to Lake County in 1980 from Palm Beach County. She was a Nurses Aide at Oakwood Nursing Center, Eustis, was a member of the VFW Womens...

Jeanette Doris Vezina

Jeanette Doris Vezina

Nov 8, 2015

Jeanette Doris Vezina, 85, of Eustis, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. Born in Leominster, Massachusetts, she moved to Eustis in 1995 from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a housekeeper and attended the Life Community Church of Eustis. Jeanette is survived by Brothers, Armand Phillip "Junior" Vezina, and Leo R. Vezina; Sister, Claire Clark and Rose White; and numerous nieces...

Dewey Warren Phillips

Dewey Warren Phillips

Nov 6, 2015

Dewey Warren Phillips, 60, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Born in Eustis, Florida, he graduated from Eustis with the Class of 1973. Warren loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his children & grandchildren. Warren delivered bread for Merita and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Sanford. He is survived by his wife...

Adelyne C. Klein

Adelyne C. Klein

Nov 6, 2015

Adelyne Klein, 97, of Eustis, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 19, 1918, she was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Louis Klein of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, children, Theresa, Stephen, Charles and Philip; grandson, Jeremy. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann (Tony) Paxton, Kathleen Klein, Margaret Klein,...

Rev. Dr. Martin John Schmidt

Rev. Dr. Martin John Schmidt

Nov 4, 2015

The Rev. Dr. Martin John Schmidt, 89, of Eustis, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, OH, to Martin Schmidt (1899-1932) and Susanna Draser (1901-1997). He was baptized at home on 25 July 1926 by the Rev. John Foisel, of St. John's Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Martin was confirmed as an adult on September 4, 1947...

Norman James "Jim" Washburn

Norman James "Jim" Washburn

Nov 3, 2015

Norman James "Jim" Washburn, 85, of Mount Dora, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Born in Lima, Ohio, he moved to Mount Dora in 1984 from McComb, Ohio. He was a heavy equipment operator & engineer. Jim was a member of the McComb VFW, Ohio Operating Engineers Local #18 and McComb Presbyterian Church. Jim served in the US Marine Corps...

Delbert Lee Bobbitt

Delbert Lee Bobbitt

Oct 28, 2015

Delbert Lee Bobbitt, 83, of Eustis, Fla. (formerly of Leesburg, Ohio) died Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Hospice House in Tavares, Fla. Delbert was born in Highland, Ohio and moved to Florida in 1983. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1950. He served in the United States Marine Core during the Korean Conflict and after an Honorable discharge he...

Hazel B. Sherwood

Hazel B. Sherwood

Oct 24, 2015

Hazel B. Sherwood, 91, of Altoona, FL, passed away on October 24, 2015. Hazel was born in Patterson, NJ to Robert and Ethel Sherwood. Prior to her retirement Hazel was a Legal Secretary. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis.

Barbara Lee Sinquefield

Barbara Lee Sinquefield

Oct 20, 2015

Barbara Lee Sinquefield, lovingly known as "Baba", 85, of Eustis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, she moved to Eustis in 1987 from Jackson, Mississippi. She was a Homemaker and a faithful member of LifePointe Church (formerly First Baptist Church, Eustis) for 28 years. Baba is remembered by...

David A. McIlrath

David A. McIlrath

Oct 20, 2015

David A. McIlrath, Jr., 82, of Barryton, MI, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Born in Ithaca, Michigan, he worked as a Brick Mason in the Lansing area since 1952. David was a member of the Bricklayers Hall of Fame and a 50-year member of the Michigan BAC Local #9. He enjoyed his family and dogs and activities at Diamond Lake....

Carl David Howell

Carl David Howell

Oct 18, 2015

Carl David Howell, 79, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Born in Portland, Indiana, he moved to Grand Island in 1996 from Union City, Indiana. He retired as a Engineman First Class in the US Navy after serving over 20 years. He was a veteran of Vietnam. Carl was a member of the VFW Post 8087 of...

Raymond K. Lewis

Raymond K. Lewis

Oct 18, 2015

Raymond K. Lewis, 86, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015. Born in Wallace, New York, he moved to Leesburg in 1995 from Fairhaven, New York. He was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union Local 13 of Rochester, NY, Elks Lodge & Moose Lodge. Raymond served in the US Navy during Korea. He is survived by his...

Harry I. Doremus III

Harry I. Doremus III

Oct 16, 2015

Harry I. Doremus, III, 55, of Mount Dora, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, he moved to Lake County in 1972 from Hudson, Florida. He served with the Mount Dora Police Department and retired with the Eustis Police Department after 28 years of Service. He was the Past Commander of the Sons of the AmVets...

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