OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2020

Frederick John Caldarelli, Jr., 96, of Kissimmee, passed away on February 2, 2020.

Jan 31, 2020

On Friday, January 31, 2020, Carol Bessette, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away after battling cancer, at the age of 71 years. Carol will be forever remembered by her husband Bob, and her two daughters, Robin Forshee and Amiee Keenan, by her brothers and sisters Virginia (Ginny), Nancy, Ralph, and...

Jan 28, 2020

Shirley Elizabeth Wilcox, 96, of Orlando, FL passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  Shirley was born on September 10, 1923 in Nashua, New Hampshire, daughter of Nelson A. and Anna G. (nee Potter) McLoud.  She was a retired registered nurse.

Shirley is survived by her children, Bonnie Glater of Orlando, Rick Wilcox of Deltona, FL and Linda...

Jan 27, 2020

Carmen Charles Messina, born April 14, 1937, joined wife Dora and daughter Lissa in Heaven on Monday, January 27, 2020. Carmen is survived by daughter Michele (husband Rich), grandsons Dylan (wife Briana), Richie, Anthony and Christian, and great grand-children Sahira, Jayden, and Evalysse. Carmen was a loving and devoted husband of 52 years. His wife, Dora, was...

Jan 26, 2020

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, the loving heart of a cherished mother, beloved grandmother and dear friend beat for the last time.  Ann Beach Caldwell ("Nana") passed away peacefully at Superior Residences of Clermont (FL), where she had lived since March 2019. She was 92.  Mrs. Caldwell moved to Central Florida from Ashcamp, KY in 1999, and...

Jan 25, 2020

In this obituary, parents mourn the loss of their daughter who passed away much too young at the age of 21. They ask readers to not only remember her charming spirit, but to remember to live life to the fullest (just like Chloe did) because it is much too short.

Chloe Beth Robertson, 21, a West Virginia...

Jan 24, 2020

Joyce Elaine Faith Risso, 76, of Clermont, FL passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.  Joyce was born on May 25, 1943 in Wheatfield, IN, daughter of William and Eva Van Dusen.  Joyce was a resident of South Lake County since 2003, previously living in Cincinnati, OH.  She was a very creative person, creating jewelry and enjoyed sewing...

Jan 23, 2020

John "Johnny" W. Mucci, 65, of Davenport, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

John's first and true love was, is, and always will be his family. For 32 years he and his wife Kelly shared a love many could only dream of - as soulmates, best friends, and...

Jan 22, 2020

Sun Prairie, WI -- Catherine (Kay) Elizabeth Hesse, born May 11, 1934, joined her husband Charles in Heaven on Wednesday, the 22nd of January, while surrounded by her loving daughters. Kay wasn't a fan of Wisconsin winters, so with a snowstorm in the forecast, it's no coincidence she left us before she had to endure more cold...

Jan 22, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Ann Ingram Faircloth, 78, of Clermont, Florida, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2020. Pat was born in Miami, Florida on September 16, 1941, the daughter of Allison Otto Ingram and Marie Evelyn Jolly Ingram. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Carl Faircloth, and...

Jan 22, 2020

Dwight Turner Holman 89 of Clermont, Florida went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 22. On 03/17/1930 in Todd N.C. Claude and Gertrude Holman were blessed with a baby boy, Dwight. Dwight grew up in the mountains of Todd N.C. and at the age of 18 on Christmas Eve 1948, married Mary...

Jan 22, 2020

Robert Donahue died with his loving wife, Jody Ryan, at his side on Wednesday,  January 22 at 80 years of age. They had been married for twelve years.

He leaves behind a first wife, Barbara Alker, of Prattville, Alabama, and West Palm Beach, Florida. His son, Michael Bennett Donahue and his bride, Amy...

Jan 21, 2020

Karl R. Smith, age 58, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Jan 21, 2020

Kathy Elaine Gifford Bartoli, 66, of Clermont, FL passed Tuesday, January 21, 2020 under the care of Hospice.  Kathy was born on February 10, 1953 in Clermont, FL, daughter of the late Harry Matthew and Vanaman (nee Peavy) Gifford.  She was a lifelong resident of South Lake County and a homemaker. Kathy is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter Sherry...

Jan 20, 2020

Kathryn Fox, 85, of Clermont, passed away on January 20, 2020.

Jan 19, 2020

Ryan Beringer Wilson, 2, of Groveland, passed away on January 19, 2020.

Jan 19, 2020

Cecil "Fred" A. Eldridge, Jr., age 71, of Minneola, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Jan 18, 2020

Katherine "Katie" J. Lynn, 40, of Minneola, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born June 28, 1979 in Hawaii and grew up in Groveport, Ohio.

She was a warrior and inspiration to all of her friends, family and daughters as she had battled stage four breast cancer since July 2016. Katie...

Jan 17, 2020

Winand Jeschke, age 87, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.

Jan 16, 2020

Marie Kirkland, 92, of Minneola, FL passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at home under the care of Hospice.  Marie was born on November 24, 1927 in Clermont, FL and was a lifelong resident of the area.  She worked as a bank teller for Citizens Bank, Exchange Bank and Suntrust Bank as well as working at the information desk at...