Funeral Homes in Leesburg, FL

Facts about the city

• Leesburg has been featured in films like: Away We Go (2009).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Irvin Phillips (american football player), and Ronnie Renner (actor).

Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 19,086. Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Leesburg is the home of Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) with campuses also in Clermont, Florida and Sumterville, Florida. It is also the home of Beacon College.

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Leesburg Obituaries

It was revealed on January 18th, 2020 that Cherie Ann Hoeppner (Pietila) died in Leesburg, Florida.  Ms. Hoeppner was 41 years old and was born in Oscoda, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cherie Ann's life.

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on December 4th, 2019 that Michael Francis Matchett perished in Leesburg, Florida.  Matchett was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael Francis's life.

It was disclosed on December 1st, 2019 that Gerald F Boskey died in Leesburg, Florida.  Boskey was 84 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Gerald F's life.

It was disclosed on November 10th, 2019 that Jill Anne Kopasz (Ruppel) died in Leesburg, Florida.  Ms. Kopasz was 74 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jill Anne's life.

It was revealed on September 22nd, 2019 that June Milhos McCombs passed away in Leesburg, Florida.  McCombs was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor June Milhos's life.

It was reported on August 24th, 2019 that Carmela "Honey" McCoy (Infantino) died in Leesburg, Florida.  Ms. McCoy was 85 years old and was born in Library, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carmela "Honey"'s life.

It was noted on August 16th, 2019 that Gloria M Filipello (Magnafichi) passed away in Leesburg, Florida.  Ms. Filipello was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gloria M's life.

It was reported by Asbury Park Press on July 2nd, 2019 that Altamease Lucy Young died in New Jersey.  Young was 91 years old and was born in Leesburg, FL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Altamease Lucy's life.

It was written on June 30th, 2019 that Roderick Earl "Rod" Norgren died in Leesburg, Florida.  Norgren was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Roderick Earl "Rod"'s life.

It was disclosed on June 8th, 2019 that Walter A Karwasinski passed away in Leesburg, Florida.  Karwasinski was 89 years old and was born in Niagara Falls, NY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Walter A's life.

History

Leesburg is the home of Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC) with campuses also in Clermont, Florida Florida and Sumterville, Florida.

Leesburg was first settled in 1857 by Evander McIver Lee. Today, most of Leesburg's growth and economic development is the result of the increasing popularity of the area as a retirement destination and the rapid growth of nearby Orlando, Florida St. In the early 20th century, Leesburg was an important center for watermelon production. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. The city of Leesburg was first incorporated in 1875, and was the county seat of Sumter County, Florida County for a time until Lake County, Florida County was formed in 1887.