OBITUARIES

Jan 15, 2017

Carlene Laura Goecke, 65, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. Carlene was born on March 1, 1951 in Carroll, IA. She was the youngest of 11 born to Ambrose and Margaret Klocke. Carlene spent her life caring for her family and friends. She was a servant to her community and many...

Jan 15, 2017

Gary Costa "Cowboy"        Dec 22, 1951 - Jan 15, 2017 Gary (Cowboy) passed away Sunday, Jan 15 2017 after a valiant battle against prostate cancer. He was survived by his wife Kathy; sister Pat Anderson (Dave); stepson Michael Underwood; and grandchildren Michael and Brianna Underwood. Preceded in death by stepson Brian Underwood and mother Rita McDonald. Celebration of Life set...

Jan 14, 2017

Thomas Joseph Ryan, 64, of Groveland, unexpectedly made his passage from this realm at home on January 14, 2017. He was born May 17, 1952 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the son of the late John Ryan, Jr. and Margaret Gibbs Ryan, who survives.

"T.J." as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, loved athletics from elementary...

Jan 14, 2017

Frederick A King, 60, of Clermont, FL (formerly Waukegan, IL) passed away Saturday, January 14 in Orlando, FL after a short illness. Fred was born on June 29, 1956 in Great Lakes, IL to the late James and Vivian King. On February 14, 1976 he married the love of his life Deborah Lynn Spaulding and resided in Waukegan, IL where...

Jan 13, 2017

Bibi Rehana Jaisingh, 65, of Groveland, Florida passed away Friday, January 13 th , 2017 in her residence. Bibi was born on December 28 th , 1951 at home in Trumph Village, East Coast Demerara in Guyana. She was the only daughter of Manawar and Rosie. Our beloved Bibi Jaisingh was a lifelong resident of Sarah Johanna, East Bank Demerara...

Jan 10, 2017

Lorraine C. "Lolo" Turner, age 84, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She is survived by her loving 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A native of Miami, Lorraine lived in King's Ridge in Clermont. Her professional career spanned from Sears Roebuck, Southern Bell, Hollywood Inc. and Hair Benders of Central Florida and she was...

Jan 10, 2017

Retired missionary, Doris Isabelle Jones, age 91, of Minneola, FL passed away January 10, 2017.

Jan 10, 2017

Joyce I. Dunn passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, just 10 days after she celebrated her 82 nd birthday in grand fashion with her children and grandchildren. She was the wife of the late Rev. William T. Dunn. Joyce was born in Delaware County, PA, to the late Norman W. Rowand and Esther Young Rowand....

Jan 10, 2017

David Thomas Vann, 62, formerly of Ellijay, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL.  Born on September 21, 1954 in Atlanta, GA to John Thomas & Geneva Frances (Southern) Clark, David was a long haul truck driver for Carroll Fulmer Trucking for many years.  He truly loved his job and enjoyed spending...

Jan 8, 2017

Vincent Rodesco was born on August 28 1921 in Pisticci Italy He immigrated to America in October of 1938 with his mother Angela his father Leonardo and his brother Cosmo. He also had 2 younger twin sisters born here in the USA, Rose & Dominica.They resided in Yonkers N.Y. In 1942 he served the US Army in WW 2 with...

Jan 8, 2017

Martha Ernestine Creech, 82, of Ferndale, FL passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. Ernestine was born on December 27, 1934 in Georgia, daughter of Carl and Mammie Grace Merritt. She was a lifelong resident of South Lake County and a member of the Church of God, Ferndale. Ernestine worked for various Lake County Schools as a lunchroom manager, including Minneola...

Jan 8, 2017

William George Lillis SR, 81, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his residence.  Born on June 5, 1935 in Cincinnati, OH to Albert & Frieda (Eckerlin) Lillis, William was a former meat cutter and had volunteered with Special Olympics and with VOICE Ministries during his life.  He moved from Cincinnati, OH to Clermont in...

Jan 5, 2017

Patrick (Pat) Michael Werner,57, of Clermont Florida went to be with his Lord on Thursday January 5, 2017. He was born on September 25, 1959 in Mt. Clemons, Michigan. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1977. He then graduated from Moorpark College in California prior to moving to Florida in 1997. This move led to his career as a...

Jan 5, 2017

Patrick Allan was born in Jamaica to parents-Charles & Alida Allan.  At age 21, he migrated to England and enlisted in the Royal Air Force, where he served for 5 years. He met and married his wife, Louise, in London, England, their marriage lasted over 56 years.  They have three adult children and 8 grandchildren. In 1970, Patrick and...

Jan 4, 2017

Felipe Perez Burgos, age 89, Clermont, passed away January 4, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. He was born April 30, 1927 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. A retired chef, he was a local resident since 2009 from Long Island, NY. His wife Maria Perez preceded him in death as did his daughter Carmen Ortiz. Survivors include daughters Juanita (Frank)...

Jan 2, 2017

Kathy J. Bauer, 66 of Wichita Kansas passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence. Kathy was born on February 23, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of William (Bill) and Frances Condon. Kathy resided in Clermont, Florida and Ocoee, Florida for many years prior to relocating to Wichita, Kansas. Kathy was preceded in death by her Father William...

Dec 30, 2016

Mark Bruce Mills, age 16, Astatula, died tragically on Friday, December 30, 2016 after being struck by an automobile on US 441 in Leesburg. He was born December 18, 2000 in West Palm Beach, son of Luz Martinez and Matthew James Mills. Sr. & was a 10th grade student at Tavares High School. His mother preceded him in death in...

Dec 30, 2016

J. R. Fowler, age 69, Groveland, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. He was born January 8, 1947 in Leesburg, son of Nola Mae Burton & Jake Fowler. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and retired from ABC Fruit Company, a local citrus business. In addition to...

Dec 29, 2016

James Douglas "Doug" Underwood Jr., 62 of Bushnell, FL passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his residence. Doug was born on September 13, 1954 in Lakeland, FL, the son of James Underwood SR. and Betty Sellards. He graduated from Clermont High School in 1974 and attended Valencia Community College. Doug resided in Clermont for 57 years where he raised...

Dec 29, 2016

Edward William Griffith, III, age 84, Clermont, passed away December 29, 2016 at home. Surviving are his wife Catherine & sons Elvin Aubuchon & his wife Rhonda of Bushnell & Edward William Griffith, IV, Minneola.