OBITUARIES

Dec 3, 2025

Roger M. Coutcher, 59, of Clermont, Florida, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

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Nov 30, 2025

Jere Lord Dearborn

1944–2025

Jere Dearborn, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 30th at their home in Clermont, Florida.  He was surrounded by the love of his wife of 61 years, Sally, and of his family, who...

Nov 30, 2025

Francis (Frank) Robert Frech Jr., 75, of Groveland Florida, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Norfolk General Hospital. A celebration of life service will take place at Becker Funeral Home on December 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. Interment with full Military Honors will be held Tuesday, December 16, 11am, at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

Nov 30, 2025

Illa Mae (Nelson) Purl , originally from Knoxville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on April 22, 1942, in rural Gilson, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth D. and Evelyn (Wilson) Nelson. She graduated from Knoxville High School in 1960...

Nov 29, 2025

Marlyn Margaret (Holze) Kremer was born June 16, 1933 in Elgin, Illinois, and died November 29, 2025 in Clermont, FL. Marlyn was predeceased by her husband Donald J Kremer, to whom she was married for 64 years. She is survived by her children; Cindy Falkey (Paul), Vivian Powers (Mark), Don Kremer Jr (Denise) and Debbie Hale (PK)....

Nov 29, 2025

Daniel S. Hunt, MD, passed away on November 29, 2025, with his loving wife of 47 years at his side. Born October 25, 1952, in Billings, Montana, to Rodney Y. Hunt and Edith R. Lovelace, Dan grew up in Anaconda, where he graduated from high school before working briefly in the Burlington Northern Railway Roundhouse. In 1972...

Nov 29, 2025

Patrice Marie Fiduccia (nee Gilroy), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Clermont, Florida on November 29,2025. Pat, the daughter of William and Helen (Coyne) Gilroy, was born in Newark, New Jersey on September 11, 1948

Pat is survived by her husband of 54 years, James (Jim) Paul...

Nov 27, 2025

Sandra B. Eckstein (September 28, 1939 - November 27, 2025)

Sandra B. Eckstein age 86, passed away November 27, 2025 in Clermont, Florida where she and her husband Gregory resided since 2003.  Sandra was born to James and Vera Swinbanks, and raised in Chicago, IL.  She attended St. Anne's School of Nursing in...

Nov 25, 2025

Bishop Nyle T. Vernon, 81, of Minneola, FL, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. He was a retired Bishop with the Church of God of Prophecy and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Nyle was ordained as a Minister in 2001, and served the Oviedo Church of God of Prophecy until his retirement in...

Nov 25, 2025

David Dixon, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday,  November 25, 2025 at Waterman Advent Hospital in Tavares Florida. David was a man of great faith and loved his family. He is preceded by his son Mark Dixon and his wife Sheila Dixon. David Dixon is survived by his children Jeffrey Dixon , Pamela Blandford, Kelly Savoy, Shannon...

Nov 23, 2025

Perry Lynn Brigmond, 67, of Clermont, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025.

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Nov 23, 2025

Andrew Peter Franketti August 17, 1965 to November 23, 2025

Andrew Peter Franketti, 60, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1965 in Sandusky, Ohio, where he graduated from Sandusky High School in 1985. Andrew proudly represented his school both on the golf team and the football field....

Nov 21, 2025

Eleanor A Bettker 92, passed away November 21, 2025 at Purcell Lane Hospice. She was born Oct 10, 1933 in Wappingers Falls, NY. She was retired from Disney World. She loved her family, her church, gardening, dogs and her plastic canvas creations. She will be missed by all.

She is survived by her...

Nov 20, 2025

Edward M Fox passed away on Thursday November 20, 2025, at the age of 92. Ed was born on January 30, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York.

A viewing celebrating Ed's life will be held Dec. 2, 2025, from 5-8 pm at Becker Funeral home in Clermont, FL. A mass will be held Blessed...

Nov 20, 2025

Roxann Y. Steinke, 84, of Clermont, Florida, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.

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Nov 19, 2025

Donna Elizabeth Reynolds, born September 27, 1954, in Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Clermont, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing came three months to the day after her beloved husband, Larry D. Reynolds Sr., entered eternal rest. Donna and Larry shared 44 years of love, commitment,...

Nov 18, 2025

David John Klein of Groveland, Florida passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born in Batavia, New York, September 24, 1955, son of the late Henry Klein and Bernice Kelley Klein. He graduated from Batavia high school, Class of 1971.

David joined the United States Air Force in 1977 as a...

Nov 16, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Dale Leger was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on January 9, 1959, and died on November 16, 2025, at the age of 66 in Clermont, FL.  Joe enjoyed life to the fullest.  Joe was diagnosed with Glioblastoma on February 4, 2022. With his faith in God and the continual prayers and support of so many...

Nov 16, 2025

Daniel Calvin Merritt born on November 27, 1972, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence in Groveland Florida on November 16, 2025.

Dan was born in Bayshore NY and lived most of his life in West Islip NY. After graduating high school he completed an associates degree in Liberal arts at...

Nov 16, 2025

Ella "Ellie" Mae Mueller born on September 21, 1939 passed away peacefully at Mike Connely Hospice in Clermont Florida  on November 16, 2025

Ella was born and raised in York, PA. She was employed at the the Department Of Labor,  OSHA, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a member of The First Baptist Church...