Hamlin Hilbish Funeral Directors

Thomas Conrad Frank of Tavares, Florida passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born in Yonkers, New York. He moved to Lake County in February 1984 from Miami. He was known to his friends as "Shucker Tom" after spending 40 years as an oyster shucker. Tom also worked as a bartender for many years. He enoyed disc frisbee and a good game of Golf. However, salt water fishing was his passion. He loved being out on the water. Tom is remembered and will be dearly missed by his parents, Conrad and Barbara Frank of Leesburg; brothers, Ron (Mark) Frank of Tampa and Bob (Linda) Frank of Eustis; sisters, BJ (Brian) Reeves of Nashville, Tennessee and Karen (Rob) Ivison of...

Larry Charles Kirts, age 83, of Eustis, Florida, passed away, Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born in Olney, Illinois on July 27, 1938 to Harley and Lena Kirts. He grew up in Ste. Marie, Illinois with cherished siblings Joan (Kirts) Heneberry and Ron Kirts. He was married to the late Madonna (Fehrenbacher) Kirts and leaves behind daughter, Cindy (Kirts) Gruensfelder, son-in-law, Donn Gruensfelder, and four beloved grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Hannah, and Sarah Gruensfelder, all of St. Louis, MO. Larry was a devoted father and avid golfer. He played golf almost every day, even up to the last days of his life, and greatly cherished his friends at...

Larry Charles Kirts, age 83, of Eustis, Florida, passed away, Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born in Olney, Illinois on July 27, 1938 to Harley and Lena Kirts. He grew up in Ste. Marie, Illinois with cherished siblings Joan (Kirts) Heneberry and Ron Kirts. He was married to the late Madonna (Fehrenbacher) Kirts and leaves behind daughter, Cindy (Kirts) Gruensfelder, son-in-law, Donn Gruensfelder, and four beloved grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Hannah, and Sarah Gruensfelder, all of St. Louis, MO. Larry was a devoted father and avid golfer. He played golf almost every day, even up to the last days of his life, and greatly cherished his friends at...

Richard C. Scott, 86, of Eustis, FL, formerly of Miami, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born in Petersburg, VA on Friday, September 6, 1935. He moved to Miami as a child in 1949. Before moving to Eustis in 1994, Richard worked as a transit supervisor for Dade County Transportation until he retired. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy L. Scott of Eustis; son, R. Clint Scott of Odessa, FL; daughter, Vicki Brooks of Covington, GA; 4 grandchildren, Courtney Marangogs of Bedford, NH, Shaye H. Scott of Odessa, FL John Peavy and Terry Peavy of Covington, GA; several great grandchildren; and brother-in-law, James J. Lahey of Eustis. A memorial ceremony will be...

Delores J. Short of Eustis, Florida passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the age of 86. Born on January 13th, 1935 in Tacoma, Washington to the late Charles and Amanda Hoffstrom, Delores was a loving, dedicated and supportive military wife (US Army) and mother of two: daughter Carolyn Peterson, currently of Mt. Dora, FL and son, Charles Short of Rumson, NJ. Dee was an avid tennis player and golfer who also shared numerous adventures with her husband, LTC Robert E. Short, many of which included extended stays in exotic locales including Munich, Germany, Jubail, Saudi Arabia and the U.K. She traveled and lived throughout the world including a special trip to Sweden to visit the "Old...

Wood A. Lowe, 60, of Eustis, FL died Wed. Oct. 14, 2020. He was born in Alton, IL to Woodrow W. and Allison Lowe. He moved to Bland, Missouri as a child. Wood moved to Florida many years ago and relocated to Eustis 8 years ago. He was a talented craftsman and known as a "Jack of all trades." He worked in fiberglass boat manufacturing. He is survived by his son, James A. Lowe of Eustis; sister, Christie Lowe (Mike) Holt of Palmetto, FL; and brother, Mason M. Lowe of Bradenton, FL. Share condolences at www.HamlinHilbish.com

Helen W. Snyder of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the age of 86 years. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Helen was a graduate of Ball State University and went on to work as the office manager for her husband's medical practice at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana until they retired in 1995. They moved to Mount Dora in 1996. Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora. She enjoyed golfing and needlepoint and was a member of the Mount Dora Needlepoint Club. Helen was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed helping people and volunteered at hospice. Helen loved her dogs, Charlie and Lucy dearly. She was a loving and...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Joseph Brian Sikkema, age 28, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Those who knew Joey lost a shining light in their lives. He is survived by his parents John Sikkema and Gayle Sikkema, grandparents, Audrey Sikkema and Rodney and Anna Kosters, his brothers Steven and Jake Sikkema, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Joseph was predeceased by his grandfather, Fred Sikkema and brother, Daniel Sikkema. Joey is singing and dancing with the angels. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27