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Paul T. Harris
Oct. 11, 2018
Paul T. Harris, age 82, of Leesburg left this life to enter the kingdom of heaven on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 4:20AM. He leaves behind his beloved son, Ronald Harris; his significant other, Kathleen; and his daughters, Paula, Monica, Julie, Vanessa, Marla; and his sons, Mike, Mark, Vince;...
Phyllis C. Welcher
Oct. 07, 2018
Phyllis C. Welcher, age 100, of The Villages passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born February 28, 1918 in Detroit, MI and moved to Florida in 1974 from Detroit. She was a retired manager with Shiffrin and Willens Jewelers. She was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary American...
Albert Nianzar Hendricks
Oct. 05, 2018
Albert Nianzar Hendricks Transcended to HaShem on October 5, 2018 With his wife Claire of 67 years. Family & friends praying & singing around his bed he passed with peace and joined his family members who have gone before him, his parents James & Ingerborg Hendricks. Albert loved his...
Odis C. Bright
Oct. 05, 2018
Odis affectionately known as “Dick” was born in Bear Creek North Carolina on August 22, 1930. He was born to Gregson and Pearl Bright. He was the eldest of 2 children. His parents and sister, Shelby preceded him in death. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1947 at the age of 17. He was stationed in...
Roy Fredrick Black
Oct. 05, 2018
Roy Fredrick Black passed from this life to be with God on October 5, 2018, with his wife of 57 years, Barbara Ruth Moss Black, holding his hand and friends and family gathered around to sing him into Glory. Roy lived in many places throughout his life and has left a vast web of friends across...
June Elaine McRorie
Oct. 02, 2018
June Elaine McRorie of Eustis, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the age of 81 years. She was born in Volney, New York and moved to Eustis in 1971. June worked at Walmart for 26 years as a greeter. She has been a devoted and loving grandmother to her grandchildren. She was...
James R. Blackwell III
Oct. 01, 2018
James R. Blackwell, III, age 43, of Mt. Dora passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born January 7, 1975 in Mount Holly, NJ moved to Lake County in 1980 from New Jersey. He worked as a foreman in the construction business. In his spare time, he loved to go camping and was a member of The...
Maureen Elizabeth Kos
Sep. 30, 2018
Maureen Elizabeth Kos, age 78, of Leesburg passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was born February 15, 1940 in Baltimore, MD and moved to Lake County in 1990 from Baltimore. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Dora. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Edward Kos, Sr....
John Reese Allen
Sep. 29, 2018
John Reese Allen, age 76, of Mt. Dora passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. He was born March 11, 1942 in Youngstown, OH and moved to Lake County in 1987 from Ft. Walton Beach, FL. He was a retired Major in the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a Presbyterian. He is...
Rita M. Gallagher
Sep. 27, 2018
Rita M. Gallagher, age 88, of Eustis passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born November 23, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mt. Dora. She is survived by her husband, Joseph G. Gallagher of Eustis, FL; a sister, Nancy; and several nieces...
Allie S. Messina Sr.
Sep. 26, 2018
Allie S. Messina, Sr., age 76, of Apopka, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born January 18, 1942 in Woodbury, New Jersey. He was a mechanic at Disney World for 37 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Messina is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sue; his brother,...
Twyla D. Klingen
Sep. 24, 2018
Twyla D. Klingen, age 79, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. She was born March 27, 1939 in Cullman, AL to James C. Dickerson and Virgie L. Williams. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL...