Diane Dolores James, 63, Clermont, passed away July 8, 2012 at South Lake Hospital. She was born April 17, 1949 in Detroit, MI daughter of Leonard Joseph Baranski & Prudence Josephine Wasik Baranski. She received her BS degree from Wayne State University and was a former school teacher. A  central Florida resident since 1973 from East Detroit, she was former manager of the Citrus Tower & former co-owner of Carolyn Candies.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Her father preceded her in death in 1966 as did her husband Kenneth Martin James in 2001. Surviving is her mother Prudence Baranski of Clermont; daughters Julia (Tim) Cayton, Clermont & Jenny (Patrick) Zinnert, Orlando & grandchildren Gracie, James, Chloe & Molly Cayton & Clay, Audrey & Levi Zinnert.



Mass of the Resurrection for Diane James will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Cromwell Cabrisos. The family suggests memorial contributions to the South Lake Animal League. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Clermont, FL. Telephone 352-394-7121. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.