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Ronald Joseph Smith
Aug. 15, 2024
Ronald Joseph Smith, known affectionately as Ron, passed away on August 15, 2024, in Mount Dora, FL, at the age of 87. Born on January 25, 1937, in Buffalo, NY, to Florence and Kenneth Smith into a humble working-class family. He had a vibrant and impactful life and will be greatly missed. Ron...

Carol Aleta Spuck
Aug. 11, 2024
Carol Aleta Spuck was born on May 15, 1956, in Wurzburg, in the Bavaria region of Germany, where her father, O.A. “Kin” Kinkennon, an officer in the U.S. Army, was stationed. Carol is predeceased by her father, her mother, Zonie Johanna Romaniuk Kinkennon, and her husband and love of her life,...

Ingrid Annabys Moll
Aug. 09, 2024
Ingrid Annabys Moll, 62, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on August 9, 2024. She was born on November 24, 1961, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to her parents: Francisco Melendez and Nepomucena Vazquez. Ingrid was a homemaker in her own home. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of...

Eddie Manning
Aug. 09, 2024
Eddie Manning, 62, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on August 9, 2024. Born in Belfast, Ireland, to the late Sally and Edward Manning, Eddie was a man of many talents and passions. At the young age of 18, Eddie opened Kennedy Way Kar Parts and Exhaust in Belfast, a venture that quickly became a...

John Herman Sohl Jr.
Aug. 08, 2024
John Herman Sohl, Jr., 97 of Eustis, FL went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024. John was born January 7, 1927, in Lakeland, Florida to the late John Herman and Annie Mae Sohl. John proudly served his country in the US Navy in World War II. He continued his service to our country in...

Wayne Alan Hoffman
Aug. 08, 2024
Wayne Alan Hoffman, 75, of Tavares, FL, passed away on August 8, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1949, in Louisville, KY, to his parents: Harry and Rhoda (Newman) Hoffman. Wayne was a manager at a mobile home park. He is survived by his wife of 31 years: Rhonda Hoffman; children: Wayne T. Hoffman,...

Kevin Michael Buse
Aug. 07, 2024
Kevin M. Buse, age 58 of Tavares sadly left us on August 7, 2024. He was born in Rockester, NY on September 2, 1965 and lived in Central Florida most of his life. Kevin graduated from Tavares High School. He was self employed as a marine motor technician and part owner of Palm Gardens Resort and...

Cherry Annette Waters
Aug. 06, 2024
Cherry Annette Waters, 75, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Leesburg, FL. She was born on September 5, 1948, in Charleston, SC, to her parents: Marcel and Arrie Lee (Doggett) Beauchemin Sr. Cherry was first and foremost a woman who loved her Lord Jesus Christ! She was a...

Gary Grant Ackerman
Aug. 03, 2024
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, Gary Grant Ackerman, loving father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Born on April 1, 1951, Gary grew up and lived the majority of his life in Toledo, Ohio. After a few career opportunities, Gary...

Michael Ryan Cormier
Jul. 31, 2024
Michael Ryan Cormier Born February 3rd, 1989. Mikey died unexpectedly due to a Pulmonary Embolism. Those of you who really knew Mikey would know he was a very hard working individual with a kind soul. He was always a great brother to have by our side. While we were growing up he brought reason,...

Mary Martha Driggers
Jul. 28, 2024
Mary Martha Driggers, 73, of Eustis, FL, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Tavares, FL. She was born on February 18, 1951, in Toledo, OH, to her parents: Paul and Ruby (Neff) Bettinger. Mary was a software trainer for Country Club Systems, loving mother and world’s best Mee Maw. She was a devoted...

Doris Huskey Brooks
Jul. 26, 2024
Doris Huskey Brooks, 85, of Eustis, FL, passed away on July 26, 2024. She was born on August 3,1938, in Winchester, TN, to her parents: Roy and Francis (Burton) Huskey. Doris was a bookkeeper. She is survived by her daughters: Kimberly Spence and Kathy Mosley (Bill), as well as, many...