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Steven Rand Retey
Feb. 03, 2022
Steven Rand Retey of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the age of 79. Steve was born in Bedford, Ohio. He moved to Eustis from Ohio in the early 1960’s. Steve proudly served his country in the US Army National Guard from 1964 – 1970, during the Vietnam War. After his...

Michael Rebel
Jan. 30, 2022
Michael Rebel, 74, of Eustis, Florida, passed away in Georgia Sunday, January 30, 2022, after having a stroke. Mike was born April 19, 1947, in Eustis, Florida, to Ben and Helen (Lynch) Rebel. He graduated from Eustis High School in 1965. He was a proud member of the undefeated State Championship...

Robert Appe
Jan. 30, 2022
Robert Appe (Bob), 98, of Mount Dora, FL and formerly of Loudonville, NY, passed away on January 30. Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY to Charles and Martha (Hartman) Appe on July 7, 1923, Charles, a decorated marine in World War I, died in 1924. Bob became the stepson of Arthur Pfleging who Martha...

John A Renick
Jan. 29, 2022
John A. Renick, born April 15, 1941 experienced his heavenly birthday on Saturday, January 29, 2022. John was the youngest of 6 children. He had 4 sisters (Mary Lou Renick Nickels, Joan Renick Hollister, and Helen Renick Welty Predeceased him; Ruth Renick Sandoval is still living in New Mexico),...

Christopher Lee Hayes, Jr.
Jan. 20, 2022
Christopher Lee Hayes, Jr. of Sorrento passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the age of 28. He was born in Eustis. Chris was a personal care assistant at Avante in Mount Dora. His passion in life was helping people. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He...

Virginia "Jenny" Fitzpatrick
Jan. 18, 2022
Virginia “Jenny” Fitzpatrick of Orlando, formerly of Grand Island, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born in Stockton, Georgia to the late, Gordon and Ruth Bennett. She met Vernon Keith Fitzpatrick and fell in love. They were married in 1962. Jenny and her...

Kathleen Mae Boyle
Jan. 12, 2022
Kathleen Boyle of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on January 12, 2022 in Mount Dora, Florida. She was originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania and Midland Park, New Jersey. She moved to Florida in 1989 and worked at Florida Hospital Waterman (AdventHealth Hospital) in different departments for 30...

Debra "Deb" Lee Harwell
Jan. 12, 2022
Debra Lee Harwell “Deb” of Eustis, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the age of 65 years. She was born in Opalocka, Florida and has lived in Central Florida all of her life. She married the love of her life Randy Congdon, and they were married for 5 years. She loved her...

Richard Andrew Ruszala
Jan. 08, 2022
Richard Andrew Ruszala of Eustis, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 78 years. He married his childhood sweetheart Rebecca "Becky" Ruszala on August 11, 1962, and they were happily married for 59 years. His life touched those of many as his adventures included living...

Marie T. Dixon
Jan. 07, 2022
Marie Tayman Dixon of Eustis, Florida passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age of 99 years. Marie was born November 23, 1922 in Annapolis, Maryland. Marie is survived by nieces, Kimberly (Jim) Butts of Alamo, California, Kelly Quilty and great-nephews AJ and Tyler Quilty of Fair Oaks,...

Louis Cimino, Jr.
Jan. 06, 2022
Louis Cimino Jr., 80, of Eustis, Florida, transitioned to his eternal life in heaven on January 6, 2022. Lou was affectionately known as Luigi, Louie, Scrappy, Dad, Pop Pop, Mr. Cimino, and Coach Cimino by those who knew and loved him. He lived his life with kindness, unwavering faith,...

Lori L. Parks
Jan. 04, 2022
Lori L. Parks of Eustis, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the age of 49 years. She was born in Leesburg, Florida, and has been a life long resident of this area. She was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church. Lori is predeceased by her father, Roger Ezell who passed...