OBITUARIES

Aug 7, 2017

Tabetha Carol Benjamin, age 18, Groveland, died Monday, August 7, 2017 .

Aug 5, 2017

Mary Jane Boatman, 63, of Clermont, Fla., passed away with loved ones at her side on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical Center after an acute illness. She was born in 1953 in Bergen, N.Y., to her late parents, Robert and Lorna Pocock. Mary graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in business administration...

Aug 4, 2017

Aaron John Jacob, 26, of Clermont, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron will be remembered for his contagious laugh, easy smile and the bright twinkle in his eyes when he was pulling a prank, telling a joke, listening to your joke, or sharing his vast knowledge on his favorite topics....

Aug 3, 2017

Sara Addie Mae Ezell, 97, not only known to her family as Grandma, but also known as "Dub" to those who loved her, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017. She was born on September 14, 1919, raised in Monroe, Georgia and moved to Florida in 1989, to be closer to her family. We enjoyed hearing...

Aug 3, 2017

Rufus Herman Rhames, age 73, Clermont, passed away August 3, 2017 at home. He was born December 12, 1943 in Overstreet, FL son of  the late Annie Mae Collins & Ernest Councilor Rhames. While in the US Navy he met the love of his life Mary Louise DePriest and they were united marriage on April 23, 1963 in Brawley, CA....

Aug 3, 2017

Clermont FL, Charles Richards SR, 85, died on Thursday, August 3rd 2017. Charles was a resident of Clermont, FL, born in Brooklyn, NY and was a longtime resident of Peekskill and Putnam Valley, NY. Charles was retired from the Mearl Corporation (Peekskill, NY) after 39 years. He is survived by his son, Charles Richards Jr and daughter, Linda Ball, Stephen...

Jul 30, 2017

Doris J. Willis, "Granny" age 91, passed away on July 30, 2017 while a resident of Health Central Park in Winter Garden, Florida.  She was surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Comforter, so it was a peaceful and loving transition.  Doris was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 25, 1926.  While still in high school,...

Jul 29, 2017

Gayle M. Zimmermann, 73, of Poinciana, FL., passed away peacefully at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont FL on July 29, 2017, after a brief illness.  Gayle was born on August 6, 1943 in Oak Park, IL and raised in Glen Ellyn, IL and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace (Lewis) Stephens.  Gayle lived in Poinciana...

Jul 29, 2017

William Richard Bowden, "Will," set out on his last road trip July 29, 2017, after a brief acute illness. Remarkable father, grandfather, husband and friend; his passion for life was renowned. His love of ice cream, licorice and chocolate kisses took backseat to his love of his family and MG automobiles. Brimming with creativity- Will sketched cartoons for his college...

Jul 29, 2017

Phong Xuan Nguyen, 81, of Montverde, FL passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Jul 28, 2017

Paul Jay Lienard, age 77, Clermont, passed away July 28, 2017 at home with his family at his bedside and under the care of hospice.

Jul 26, 2017

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Jul 26, 2017

Rev. Harold Walter Storm January 29, 1924 – July 26, 2017 Pastor Storm died peacefully at his home July 26, 2017. His life was spent serving the Lord. He served as Pastor to Redeemer Lutheran church in Miami Florida, until being called to start Woodlands Lutheran Camp where he developed a variety of unique ministries from the traditional church worships...

Jul 26, 2017

Jesus Manuel Peña, 68, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Jesus, nicknamed Papo, was born on July 28, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a resident of Clermont for the past 17 years, previously residing in Bronx, New York. Jesus was an Ink Technician for Printing. He was smart, creative, handy and loved fixing cars...

Jul 20, 2017

Larry A. Deuermeyer, age 70, Clermont, died July 20, 2017. There will be no local services. The funeral service and burial will take place in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Jul 13, 2017

Phillips, Spencer E. Age 84 of Clermont, Florida, died July 13. Born in Joliet, Illinois. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a retiree from General Motors. Survived by his 2 sons John and Randall of Clermont, Fl., and 1 daughter, Barbara Mrs. Thomas Eggert of Davenport, Fl., 2 grandchildren, Kathryn and Jessica Eggert, 1 brother...

Jul 11, 2017

Elin Nancy Saxby, 77, of Seminole, FL and formerly of Groveland, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, surrounded by her family.  Born on July 18, 1939 in Ithaca, NY to the proud parents of Richard & Mary (Johnson) Berggren, Elin was a former realtor.  She and her husband, Harold, moved to the area in the early 1990's, coming...

Jul 11, 2017

Bonnie V. Caples Henderson Robbins passed away on July 11, 2017 at Health Central Park in Winter Garden, FL.  She was 97. Bonnie was born on April 22, 1920 in Coffee County, Alabama to her parents, Mack and Arvie Caples.  She lived in Alabama until 1980 when she moved to Ocoee, FL to live with her son and daughter in...

Jul 10, 2017

Darlene June Cronin, 59, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 after a lengthy illness.  Darlene was born on June 13, 1958 in Melrose, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Wilbert and June Hanson.  She was a resident of Clermont for the past 6 years, previously residing in Wakefield, MA.  Darlene was a technician in the medical field. She...

Jul 7, 2017

"A True Gentleman", Manuel J. Alvarez, devoted husband, loving father, proud Popi and exuberant great grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2017.

A man from humble beginnings with a Don Quixote spirit, Manny was born in Brooklyn NY, April 25, 1930.  He was the son of Spanish immigrant parents.   Manny lived in Park Slope with his...