Ira G. Swartzberg 83, of Sanford, passed away on June 22, 2018. He was born in Bronx, New York and moved to Sanford from Cincinnati in 2000. Ira was a retired electrical engineer and held several patents; he had worked with Playtex Products, M&M Mars Company and Singer Sewing Company. He was...

James Lee Sims 72, of Eustis, passed away on June 19, 2018. He was born in Key West, Florida and moved to the Eustis area in 2005 from Miami. Before his retirement James had several successful careers working as a General Contractor, Paving Contractor and Real Estate Agent. He will be deeply...

John M. Potter 83, of Umatilla, passed away on June 17, 2018. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and spent his working career in the practice of law. He had his own private practice and also represented the Glades County School Board for the period of 28 years.. He was a member of St. Thomas...

Maxine R. Gradin 92, of Eustis, passed away on June 16, 2018. She was born in Peru, Nebraska and came here in 1981 from Miami. She was a Christian and had attended Grand Island Baptist Church, Maxine worked as a substitute teacher for the Dade County School System. She is survived by her son...

Betty Polk Sams 85, of Eustis, passed away in Estonia on June 15, 2018. She was born in Lake County and lived in Eustis all her life. Betty graduated from Eustis High School and attended Stetson University in Deland. She was an Episcopalian. Betty was predeceased by her husband Marshall Sams in...

Dr. Jorge A. Salazar 82, of Eustis, passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born in Mexico and moved to Eustis in 1980 from Altamonte Springs, Florida. He was a Psychiatrist for Lifestream Behavioral Center for over 38 years, retiring in 2015. He is survived by his wife Susan, they were married for...

Chris L. Yoder of Eustis, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the age of 78 years. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana. He moved to this area from San Antonia, Texas in 2016 but lived in Middlebury, Indiana for many years. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Middlebury. Chris...

Paulette Elaine Goppert of Eustis, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 68 years. She was born in Oneida, New York. Paulette moved to Eustis from Smithfield, North Carolina last year. She was a huge fan of the New York Yankees. Paulette enjoyed gardening. More...

Shirley Johnson of Palm Bay, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the age of 88 years. She was born in Louisa, Kentucky. Shirley and her husband, Ray, moved to central Florida in 1957. They moved to Columbus, Ohio in the early 1970’s only to return to Florida in the late 1980’s....

Melvin "Mel" Parquet, 77, of Grand Island, passed away June 6, 2018. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and left a legacy in Delaware before moving here in 2002. Recipient of numerous educational, athletic and professional awards throughout his years, Mel was most recognized for the lives he...

Jill Victoria Gallaugher 56, of Tavares, passed away on June 5, 2018. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale and came to Lake County in 1971. She was Protestant and is survived by her longtime companion David Rue, her sister Judy Gallaugher, her mother Joyce Gallaugher and husband Buddy Graham, family...

Mary-Anne Helen Lanier 87, of Tavares, passed away on June 2, 2018. She was born in Detroit Michigan and moved here in 1953 from Miami. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis and worked as a secretary, she was a volunteer for Cornerstone Hospice and a member of the Mount Dora...