Eustis, FL Obituaries

Bill Lavender Jr., 79, was born May 11, 1947, in Eustis, Florida, and passed away September 20, 2026, in Winter Haven, Florida. A lifelong resident of Central Florida, Bill devoted his years to faith,...

Audrey Marie Schertl, 97, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Tavares, Florida. She was born on January 30, 1929, in New York City, New York, to parents Andrew and Elizabeth Le...

Edwin Ralph Kennedy passed on September 15, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on June 27, 1930, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Edwin lived in Eustis, Florida. Edwin served in the United States Army for two y...

Jay Brian Paynter of Eustis, Florida, passed away on September 15, 2026 suddenly. Born on September 29, 1965 in Elkton, Maryland to James D. and Judith Paynter, he moved to Florida in 1978 from Elkton...

It is with heavy hearts, but ones filled with joy and peace that we announce Harry Ernst Williams has gone home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2026 at Clermont, Florida. Harry was born on Februa...

Harry Benoris Whitaker, age 100, passed away on September 11, 2026. Born on July 22, 1926, in Bristol, Virginia, he was the son of the late Harry T. and Orville Anna Whitaker. He later moved to ORLAND...

Constance Mildred Connor passed on September 11, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on June 2, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Robert Harold Phillips, 79, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on September 11, 2026. Born June 16, 1947, in Eustis, Florida, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Martha Phillips, and remained ...

Todd Andrew Mack, 57, died on September 9, 2026. Born June 13, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, Todd was the son of Howard and Diana Mack. From an early age, Todd’s sharp mind and steady determination w...

Virginia L. Holmes, 92, passed away on September 7, 2026. Born July 13, 1934, in Keyser, West Virginia, Virginia was the daughter of the late Hiley and Tina Fleek. She moved to Leesburg, Florida, in 2...

Frederick Mark Antonini, 65, of 13239 SE 92nd Court Road, Summerfield, FL passed away on September 4, 2026 in Orlando. He was born on August 11, 1961, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to the late Frederick...

Franklin Lee Stewart III passed away September 3rd, 2026. Franklin will be remembered for the love he shared with his family, the lives he touched, and the memories he created with those who knew hi...

Rena Nell Wilson, 86, was born December 2, 1939, in Cumberland County, Kentucky, and passed away September 2, 2026, in Foley, Alabama. She was the daughter of Fred Melton and Mary Dyer Melton. A woman...

Barbara Joan Wickel, 81, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Mount Dora, Florida. She was born February 22, 1945, in New York City, the daughter of David and Olga Schwartz. Barba...

Sandra Jean Berczy, 78, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on September 1, 2026. Born July 17, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, Sandra’s life was marked by steadfast devotion to family and a strong sense of faith. ...

Dennis Devon Leavins passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on April 29, 1955, in Hartford, Alabama, Dennis lived in Groveland, Florida.

Frankie J. White, 85, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on August 30, 2026. Born May 8, 1941, in Bevinsville, Kentucky, Frankie carried with her a steady devotion to home, family, and faith throughout h...

Joan Marie Mills, 87, was born July 1, 1939, in Poolesville, Maryland, and passed away August 29, 2026, in Eustis, Florida. Joan was the daughter of Ralph E. Mills and Margaret Virginia Mills. In th...

Jean K. McDermott passed on August 25, 2026, at the age of 96, having been born on March 19, 1930, in Waterbury, Connecticut. Jean lived in Orlando, Florida.

George Laurence Marschal, 84, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Born June 9, 1942, in Gainesville, Florida, to George Walton Marschal and Genny Bell Gibbs (King) Marschal, he lived a life fill...

Helen Mazur, age 78, passed away on August 22, 2026 in Mount Dora, Florida. She is survived by her spouse, Zbigniew “Jeff”; children, Sarah (Dillon) Blair, David (Ashley) Mazur, and Magda (Tomek) Pawl...

Charles Patrick Aldrich, 87, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on August 20, 2026. Born July 3, 1939, in Hudson, Michigan, he was the son of the late Milford C. & Ruth B. Aldrich. In 1977, he moved to C...

Bob was born at home in Zion Illinois, oldest son of Donald Gordon Moore and Barbara Marie Wedekind Moore. He was predeceased by his older sister Anita, and brother Marty (Sheila). Remembered by bro...

Lori Beth Hobson, 64, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away August 12, 2026. She was born in Rochester, New York on March 7, 1962 to Joseph Albert and Betty Lou Hobson. She was predeceased by her paren...

Walter Joseph Moran Jr. passed on August 9, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on November 29, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona, he resided in Leesburg, Florida.

Mary Ellen Grace Keane McEwen, 92, after a protracted and painful illness, which she bore with great patience and resignation to the Divine Will. She was born March 3, 1934, in Boston, Massachusetts, ...

A Life Remembered Alexandria Colón, born in New York City on December 3, 1929, to Catalina Ortega and Pedro Nieves, passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of ninety-six, surrounded by her family. ...

Valerie Jean Entner, 66, of Paisley, Florida, passed away on August 8, 2026. She was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on June 4, 1960. Valerie graduated from Latrobe High School and received a B.S. i...

John Muller passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 75; born on November 29, 1950, in England, he was a resident of Eustis, Florida.

James Thomas Johns, age 61, passed away on July 27, 2026, in Nokesville, Virginia. Born on March 2, 1965, in Eustis, Florida, Tom lived a life full of adventure, service, and dedication to those aroun...

Cecil M. Henderson, Jr., of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 3, 2026, surrounded by close family. He was 88 years old. A native Floridian, Cecil was born in West Palm B...

James Hanlon, 63 of Leesburg, FL, passed on July 31, 2026. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on September 5, 1962. James studied computer science in Massachusetts. He worked for the Labors Union Loca...

Cynthia Jean Middlehurst Ross (Cindy), age 74, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Tavares, FL. She was born July 22, 1952, in Framingham, Massachusetts, to William Stanley Middlehurst and Dori...

Richard Glendon Sherman passed on August 1, 2026, at the age of 65; born October 17, 1960, in Jamaica, he was a resident of Eustis, Florida. A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, ...

Rev. Richard M. “Dik” Hatfield entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 1, 2026, leaving behind his earthly “dirt bag,” as he so affectionately called his body. His gre...

Darlene Marybell Peck, 79, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away on July 30, 2026. She was born April 18, 1947, in Copper Hill, Tennessee. Darlene was married to Sidney Peck, and together they shared ...

Beverly Ann Woitke, 90, of Winter Park, Florida went to be with her Savior, Jesus on July 22, 2026. She was born in Miami, Florida on September 19, 1935. Beverly was a proud attendee of Miami High Sch...

We're sorry to announce that Keith D. Nickerson, 87, passed away at his home in Lady Lake, Florida on July 21, 2026. Keith was born in Greencastle, Indiana on January 23, 1939 to Daniel and Verna (Las...

Debra Jennifer Lee December 4, 1980 – July 17, 2026 Jennifer Lee, 45, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on July 17, 2026, leaving behind a family and community forever grateful for the light she bro...

Patricia Dixon Triska passed on July 20, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on September 17, 1950, in Hicksville, New York, Patricia lived in Eustis, Florida.

Jeffrey Scott Hagar, 67, was born July 21, 1958, in Eustis, Florida, and passed away July 17, 2026. He lived most of his life in the Central Florida area and remained closely rooted to the place that ...

Charles Robert Ward, lovingly known as Bob, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on March 27, 1945, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Bob was the only child of Roy ...

Patty Pethtel Dixon passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on April 8, 1960, in Rantoul, Illinois. Patty lived in Eustis, Florida.

Roland Stephen Watson was born June 21, 1944, in Chester, Pennsylvania, and died July 13, 2026, at the age of 82. A man of steady purpose and quiet strength, Roland built his life on hard work and re...

Thomas William O'Connor passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on June 6, 1957, in New Jersey, he was a resident of Apopka, Florida.

Duston F. Harrison, 67, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2026. Born April 5, 1959, in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Burnett and Norma Jean Harrison. He moved to...

Harold Don Ely, 91, was born November 8, 1934, in Clovis, New Mexico, and passed away July 8, 2026, in Tavares, Florida. He was the son of Otto and Nanny Ely. Harold served in the United States Air ...

Maxine B. Sherman, 86, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on July 5, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1939, in Cutler, Maine. Born in Cutler, Maine to the late Macey and Dorothy Huntley, Maxine later...

In Loving Memory of Suzanne K. Barton With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Suzanne K. Barton, who peacefully passed away on July 3, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born ...

John Richard Kaiser Jr., age 70, passed away on July 3, 2026. Born March 17, 1956, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late John Richard Kaiser, Sr. and Lillian Jane Kaiser. In the mid-1970’s,...