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Rachel C. O'Gara
Apr. 26, 2020
Rachel C. O’Gara, age 72, of Palm Bay passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born August 25, 1947 in Azores, Portugal. She was a jewelry maker and loved quilting. She is survived by her sons, Joseph O’Gara and David O’Gara of Tavares, FL; brother, Darrell Bigham of NC; sister, Linda Viera...
Mr. Donald Robert Poole
Apr. 25, 2020
Donald Robert Poole, 89, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Leesburg, Florida. Donald was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 10, 1930 to Harry and Mary Poole. Shortly after graduating high school in 1948, Don entered the United States Air Force where he served his Country...
Mr. Philip Edwin Bacon
Apr. 21, 2020
Philip E. Bacon Obituary Philip Edwin Bacon, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages following a series of unfortunate events. He was a resident of Eustis, FL. He is survived by his former wife of 43 years, Gretchen (Bealke) Bacon, his son Timothy...
Minnie May Miller
Apr. 19, 2020
Minnie May Miller, age 98, of Tavares passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born April 18, 1922 in Union, OH. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Miller of Tavares, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd.,...
Rodger Eugene Bennett
Apr. 19, 2020
Rodger Eugene Bennett, 67 of Tavares, FL passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Rodger was born on Sunday, January 11, 1953 in Montgomery, PA to the late Arthur and Marcella Bennett. Rodger was a proud veteran of the United States Army who fought for our grateful nation. Memories and condolences...
Richard James Vorachek
Apr. 18, 2020
Richard James Vorachek, 81 of Tavares, FL passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 with his loving wife Alice by his side. Richard was born on Thursday, May 26, 1938 in Menominee, MI to the late Alfred and Margaret Vorachek. A detailed obituary from the family will follow, along with service...
Mr. Raymon Troy Clardy
Apr. 17, 2020
Raymon "Troy" Clardy, 59, of Mt. Dora, Fl., went to be with our Lord on April 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving sisters. He was born on February 25, 1961 in Orlando, Florida to the last Jack & Geneva (Johnson) Clardy. He is survived by sisters-Karen (Michael) Cannon of Leesburg, Florida,...
Mr. Thomas G. Allen
Apr. 16, 2020
Thomas G. Allen of Tavares, Florida. Tom was born in Lackawanna, New York April 26, 1932 to Mary and Harry Allen. Tom passed away on April 16, 2020 at home and he will be cremated with his ashes placed in a crypt at Lakeside Memory Gardens in Eustis, Florida. No ceremonies will be conducted at...
Mrs. Bertha Goldstein
Apr. 15, 2020
Bertha Goldstein, 82, of Mt. Dora, passed away on April 15, 2020. Born January 28, 1938 in Havana, Cuba, she was the oldest child of Marcus and Dora (Vinestock) Epstein. She came to the United States at the age of 16 and lived with her Great Aunt in Philadelphia before moving to New York. Bertha...
Mrs. Josephine Josie Peebles
Apr. 13, 2020
Josephine Peebles, 83, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020. A Florida girl, Josephine born in Tampa, Florida to Peter and Maria LaBruzzo on December 30, 1936. Josephine worked for several years at Martin Marietta. She is survived by her three children that she loved very much. Her...
Jennifer Marie (Schnaudigel) Zehr
Apr. 12, 2020
Jennifer Marie gained her angel wings on Easter Sunday - April 12, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. While we will all miss her, we are grateful that she is no longer in pain. Jennifer was born May 26th, 1973 in Buffalo, New York to Lawrence and Verna (Fran)...
Mr. Melvin Gene Harper
Apr. 09, 2020
Melvin “Gene” Harper February 15, 1948 – April 9, 2020 Gene was born in Tifton, Georgia. He was an incredibly knowledgeable man, and was always available to lend a neighbor a helping hand. Gene served in the U.S. Military from 1967-1975, and was deployed in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of...