OBITUARIES

Apr 8, 2018

John Van Horn, age 99, passed away at home, Sunday, April 8, 2018.  He was born November 1, 1918 in the Netherlands.  He immigrated to the United States in August 1950 and became a naturalized citizen in 1960.  John worked for Buick Motor Division as a Quality Assurance Engineer and retired to Florida in 1985.  John had a big heart...

Apr 5, 2018

Chitanya Seetahal, age 17, Clermont, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at home.

Apr 1, 2018

Jamie passed away early morning on April 1, 2018 as a result of complications from a recent auto accident. A lifelong resident of Central Florida.  A Boone High School graduate.  Owned a successful landscaping business for 30 years. Jamie was an avid outdoorsman and loved all things in nature. He enjoyed volunteering his time at the church and selflessly helped...

Mar 28, 2018

Carol Jean Renk, 87, of Montverde, FL passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, FL.  Carol was born on May 29, 1930 in Dodgeville, WI, daughter of Ralph and Violet Campbell.  Carol was a homemaker and resident of Montverde since 1980, previously living in Rockford, IL. Carol is survived by her loving children, Sandra Lindquist of...

Mar 28, 2018

Michael Lawrence Muraro, age 61, Groveland, passed away March 28, 2018 at home. He was born May 30, 1956 in Germany, son of the late Irma Virginia Thompson & Louis John Muraro. He was a 1975 graduate of Groveland High School. Surviving are his sister Carolyne Parish & husband Forrest, Groveland; brother Jim Muraro, Dunn, NC; nephews Nathan Tillis, Groveland...

Mar 26, 2018

James H. Mays- After a long battle with illness, Jim passed away quietly at his home in Sorrento, FL on March 26, 2018. He was a retired construction superintendent, and had a long career working in Central Florida as well as many countries around the world. He was widowed in 2010 but has enjoyed the loyal companionship of his yellow...

Mar 22, 2018

John Preston Jackson, died March 22, 2018 in Live Oak Florida. He was born in Chilhowie, Virginia, August 28, 1929, son of Joe Henry Jackson and Gertrude Stines. John had a very full and interesting life. He was a boat finisher by trade working many years in Winter Garden before retiring and moving to Live Oak. He loved to...

Mar 22, 2018

Thomas B. Warburton "Tom" was welcomed into heaven on March 22, 2018 at the age of 78. This most loving husband, father, and grandfather was surrounded by his immediate family as he passed from this life into Glory.

He was born in Sidney, Ohio and lived his younger years there with his family. As a...

Mar 17, 2018

Gloria Annette Zilak, 82, of Clermont, Florida passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018.  Gloria was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Theodora (nee Grenda) Pokrzywinski.  She was a retired nurse and had resided in Clermont for the past 12 years.  On a seasonal basis, Gloria worked at Universal Orlando with the Red Shirts throughout her 12 years....

Mar 17, 2018

Wanda B. Bieltz, affectionately known as "Georgia", age 87, Clermont, passed away March 17, 2018 under the care of hospice with her loving family at her bedside. She was born May 5, 1930 in Cook County, GA daughter of Lucy Jane Eldridge Boykin & Marvin Boykin. On April 18, 1981 she was united in marriage to Lawrence E. Bieltz in...

Mar 16, 2018

Cataldo "Carl" Cerilli passed away March 16, 2018. Carl was born on December l, 1929 in Supino, Italy. He will be greatly missed by his wife Sue, son David and wife Sarah, grandchildren, Joseph and wife Robin, David, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Rebekah, Ezekiel, Nathan, Chloe, and Ysa. Carl received his business degree at the University of Detroit. After completing four years...

Mar 15, 2018

Patricia Marie Timmins The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Kings Ridge Clubhouse for food & fellowship. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Cornerstone Hospice, which was dear to her heart. Patricia M. Timmins, 88, died peacefully at her home with her family by her...

Mar 13, 2018

Mr. Kneeland Elmer Ellsworth Munson III died peacefully at his home on March 13, 2018 in Ocala, FL at the age of 75. Kneeland is survived by his two children with Margarita Munson; son, Kneeland Elmer Ellsworth Munson IV, Jacksonville, FL and daughter, Madeline Federico, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, her husband Richard E. Federico and grandson Richard A. Federico. Kneeland was born...

Mar 11, 2018

Bonnie May Hutchinson, 71, of Leesburg, FL passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center.  Bonnie was born on May 5, 1946 in Quantico, Virginia, daughter of Richard and Constance (nee Storelli) McCombs.  She was a home health care provider and had lived in Leesburg for the past 17 years, previously living in Rochester, NY.  She was...

Mar 11, 2018

Joe Bradley Drinkwater, 77, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018.  Joe was born on June 16, 1940 in Centralia, Kansas, son of Orlo and Wilma (nee Spiller) Drinkwater.  He was a retired High School Business Teacher.  Joe had resided in South Lake for the past 19 years, previously living in Colorado.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joe...

Mar 11, 2018

Donald Mack Barker died Sunday, March 11, 2018 on his 75th birthday in Orlando, Florida. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Melody; sons Don Jr, Sean (Jennie), and Jason (Erica). He also leaves behind 5 granddaughters who were his world: Amber, Cheyenne, Meghan, Isabella, and LilyAnne. He was born March 11, 1943 to Mozell and Estilene Barker and...

Mar 8, 2018

Alta Lorene Mckeehan Hatcher , 14th of September 1925 went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 8th 2018, Celebration Hospital. She was born to Ansel and Jainie Mckeehan. Originally from Corbin, KY, she was a dedicated mother and ministers wife serving together with her husband as a missionary to Brazil for 60 years. Alta is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2018

Juan R. Boza, 90, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  Juan was born on June 24, 1927 in Matanzas, Cuba, son of Victor and Maria Boza.  He retired from Owens and Minor working in the shipping and receiving department.  Prior to coming to the United States he received a degree in agriculture in Cuba. Juan is survived...

Mar 6, 2018

Jean is survived by her husband Anthony S. Fario; children Paul A. Fario of Fairfax, VA, Elizabeth A. Ladner (William) of Minneola, FL and Anthony C. Fario (Stefanie) of Clermont, FL; grandchildren Zachary J. LaPorte, Lillian R. Fario and Dominic M. Fario; siblings Greer E. Fullerton Sr. of North Chesterfield, VA and Janice L. Haire of Loveland, Co and several...

Mar 6, 2018

Raymond Anthony Burroughs passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family on Tuesday, March 6 th , 2018 at the age of 61. Raymond was born to the late Mary and Raymond J Burroughs on December 6 th , 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey. Raymond married and raised his children in New Jersey, working primarily for the Department of Transportation....