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Jean Swain
Sep. 27, 2021
Jean Swain of Gainesville, formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Jean was born in Saugus, Massachusetts to the late, Harold and Doris Wilkinson. Jean grew up in a loving home and enjoyed many friends. She met Thomas Swain (Tommy) in grade school...
Edward Walter Reed II
Sep. 27, 2021
Edward Walter Reed II of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the age of 75 years. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward W. and Miriam Reed. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He graduated college with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and went to work...
David H. Ayers
Sep. 23, 2021
David Henry Ayers, of Lakeview Terrace in Altoona, was re-united with his beloved wife Alice Marie Blackburn Ayers on September 23, 2021. He was born May 21, 1937 in Waterloo, Indiana. David is survived by Tennessee relatives, sister-in-laws, Liz Blackburn, Leona Fern Blackburn and nephews, Rick...
Tonya Elissa Mansbridge
Sep. 23, 2021
Tonya Elissa Mansbridge of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 45. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia and moved to this area in 1986 from Muskegon, Michigan. Tonya was a homemaker, taking good care of her family. She loved to get together with family and...
Jesus Barrera
Sep. 21, 2021
Jesus Barrera of Eustis passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 28. He was born in Orlando and moved to Eustis from Apopka with his family when he was 2 years old. Jesus, who was known to his family and friends as Chucho and El de Guerrero, was involved in many activities. He...
Frank D. Owens
Sep. 21, 2021
Frank D. Owens of Eustis, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 74 years. He was born in Deland. Frank proudly served his country in the US Army, serving three tours in Vietnam. He has lived in this area most of his life and worked as an auto mechanic. He loved working...
Mary Reed
Sep. 20, 2021
Mary Reed of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the age of 63 years. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles and Elaine Kessler. Mary moved to this area from Sykesville, Maryland in August 2014. Mary was a Christian. She loved her Lord and her family dearly....
Barbara Nan-Susan "Sue" Godwin
Sep. 19, 2021
Barbara Nan-Susan "Sue" Godwin of Scottish Highlands in Leesburg passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 78. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She moved to Scottish Highlands in July 2002 from Apopka and previously lived in Gainesville. Sue had an illustrious career. She worked...
Maria E. Phillips
Sep. 16, 2021
Maria E. Phillips, 68, of Sorrento, Florida passed away unexpectedly at AdventHealth Waterman on September 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Denise R. Mulcahy. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Lewis J. Phillips and Emma (Aiello) Phillips. Maria received her Associates...
Sandra S. Taylor
Sep. 15, 2021
Sandra Schrimscher Taylor 61, of Eustis, passed away on September 15, 2021. She was born in Pensacola, Florida and moved to Eustis earlier this year from Decatur, Alabama. She was of the Presbyterian faith and had worked in financial management for the Federal Government. She is survived by her...
Michael W. Hosmer
Sep. 11, 2021
Michael W. Hosmer of Leebsurg, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 61 years. He was born in Brunswick, Maine. Michael operated a lawn service at Scottish Highlands in Leesburg. Funeral services will be held in Brunswick. Condolences may be shared on the tribute wall.
Karen I. Gleichauf
Sep. 08, 2021
Karen I. Gleichauf of Grand Island, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 79 years. She was born in Rochester, New York and moved to Grand Island in 2003 from there. Karen was a member of St. Mary of the Lakes Church. She loved crafts and enjoyed playing games,...