OBITUARIES

Sep 21, 2018

Marjorie Ellen Byrd, 92, of Mogadore, Ohio, gained her heavenly reward on Friday, September 21. She was born February 19, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Harry and Golda Jones Wise. Marjorie married the love of her life, Victor Alonzo Byrd, on September 24, 1949. She worked in the international sales department at Goodyear Tire Co and later worked at the...

Sep 21, 2018

Florence E. Divelbiss, age 85, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018.

Sep 20, 2018

Marcial Benedicto Ruiz, 82, of Clermont, passed away on September 20, 2018

Sep 16, 2018

Belmar – Robert Vincent Pringle, 90, formerly of Belmar, NJ, currently of Winter Garden, FL passed away September 16, 2018.  He was born in Harrison, NJ, son of Gladys Duckworth and John Pringle. On January 19, 1952 he was united in marriage to Lorraine Frank Pringle.  Robert was a lifeguard in Belmar, NJ, a lifelong parishioner of St. Rose...

Sep 13, 2018

David Seeparsaud, age 92, Oakland, passed away September 13, 2018.

Sep 11, 2018

Sarah J. Willis, 72, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 .

Sep 5, 2018

Blaine Daniels

The world has lost another hero. On Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Blaine Daniels passed from this life to be with The Lord at the age of 94.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.  He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him....

Sep 3, 2018

Joseph Anthony Braccia, 54, of Clermont passed away on Sept 3, 2018. He was born March 10, 1964 in Avellino, Italy and came to the US at the age of 4. Joe graduated from Mt Vernon HS. He ran multiple towing businesses in Yonkers,NY and Clermont, Fl. He is survived by his wife, Laura and two sons, Joseph, Jr and...

Sep 3, 2018

Michael Dean Peterson, 33, of Palm Bay, FL, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.  Michael was born on September 11, 1984 in Miami, Florida, son of Yancey and Darlene Peterson.  He was a longtime resident of the South Lake area and worked as a foreman in the agriculture industry. Michael is survived by his son, Trenton Michael Peterson of Corpus...

Sep 2, 2018

Rochelle "Shelly" Zarro 1946-2018 Clermont, FL – Rochelle "Shelly" Zarro, 72, Clermont, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2018 at Serenades in Winter Garden. She was born March 23, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York daughter of Sidney & Lillian Scolnick. Shelly graduated from Brentwood High School in 1963. She went on to attend and graduate from the State University of...

Sep 1, 2018

Hector Luis Varada-Torres, 71, of New York, NY passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. Services and interment will take place in New York.

Aug 31, 2018

Davenport, FL. - Lucienne Lorraine (Rondeau) Varieur 79, of Davenport, Fl and formerly of Blackstone, MA, died Friday August 31 at Florida Hospital Orlando. She was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Varieur for 58 years. Born in Woonsocket, RI she was the daughter of the late Christian and Rhea (St. George) Rondeau. She lived most of...

Aug 28, 2018

Joan Esther Gathings, age 80, passed away on August 28, 2018 in Clermont, Florida. She was born on December 29, 1937 in Seattle, Washington to Ernest "Boppie" Van Houten and Esther Marsh. Joan graduated from Bremerton High School with the class of 1956. On August 1, 1974, she married Alton "Al" Gathings in Kent, Washington. They resided in the...

Aug 26, 2018

Bertha Lee Lyon, age 89, Clermont, passed away August 26, 2018 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1928 in Cass, WV & was a Clermont resident since 1958. She was a member of First United Methodist Church Clermont. Her husband of 60 years, George Frederick Lyon preceded her in death on July 12, 2013. Surviving are...

Aug 25, 2018

Hector Antonio Lugo-Lopez, 76, of Clermont, FL passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.  Hector was born on July 23, 1942 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, son of Pedro Lugo-Nunez and Sara Lopez-Pozo.  He was a retired registered nurse and served in the U.S. Army. Hector is survived by his loving wife, Socorro; sons, Pedro and Hector of Clermont, and Zaire...

Aug 24, 2018

Mary Thompson Rocker, 86, of Clermont, FL, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at home under Hospice care.  Mary was born on July 22, 1932 in Kissimmee, FL, daughter of Aubrey and Gladys (Reynolds) Thompson.  She moved to Clermont in 1967 with her late husband, John and opened Rocker Realty, where she was the licensed broker.  Mary was a member...

Aug 22, 2018

Kelvin Ohanio Venzen of St. Thomas, USVI passed away on the afternoon or August 22, 2018. He was the last child of Julian Emmanuel Venzen & Dorothy Venzen. He was born and raised on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and was proud of it. In his early years Kelvin enjoyed boxing and karate, winning numerous...

Aug 20, 2018

Andre Jean Jacques Peter, age 78, Clermont, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home. He was born December 9, 1939 in Mulhouse, France, the youngest of 8 children. He left home at the age of 15 to study abroad. Nearly a decade later he came to the states where he began his career in the restaurant and airline...

Aug 19, 2018

William "Bill" Patrick Clarke, 54, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.  Bill was born on February 4, 1964 in Chicago, IL, son of Richard James Clarke and Sandra (nee Ruhlander) Clarke.  He was a longtime resident of Clermont and owned his own lawn care company.  He enjoyed competing in triathlons as well as participating in the local...

Aug 19, 2018

Bernice Catherine Voorhees, 89, of Sarasota, FL and former resident of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.  Bernice was born on July 7, 1929 in Newark, NJ, daughter of George Carl Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Pfeifer) Baldringer.  She worked for and retired from Prudential Life Insurance Company.  Bernice and her late husband, Rowland moved to Clermont in 1993...