OBITUARIES

Dec 14, 2016

John M. Albrecht, 63, Clermont, FL  passed away December 14, 2016 in the comfort of his home.  Born March 6, 1953 in Louisville, KY, moved to Miami when he was 2 years old. He began his 38 year career as an elevator mechanic while residing in Miami.  He and his family moved to Middletown, PA in 1988, then moved to...

Dec 13, 2016

Caroline Manderino (nee Bassi), a former resident of Franklin Lakes, NJ and Boca Raton, FL, passed away on December 13 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL. She enjoyed 16 years as a resident of King's Ridge and her last 2 years at Crane's View Lodge Assisted Living, both in Clermont, FL. Born in Weehawken, NJ in 1925,...

Dec 12, 2016

Lorilyn Colleen Collins, age 43, Clermont, passed away December 12, 2016, unexpectedly. She was born December 26, 1972 in DuBois, PA daughter of Cindee Kemp &  and the late Boyd Duttry.  She was a homemaker and rescued any animal in need. She was happiest when riding her beloved horse, Goliath.She is survived by her husband James Collins; children, Tirso Garcia...

Dec 7, 2016

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Dec 7, 2016

Carol J. Guralski, 70, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont.  Born on January 12, 1946 in Trenton, NJ to Nathan G. & Ruth (Carson) Dansbury, Carol moved to the area in 1994 with her husband, coming from Ewing, NJ.  She was a 1969 graduate of Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.  ...

Dec 5, 2016

Martha Jean Gray, 82, of Bushnell, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the HPH - Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, FL.  Born on August 7, 1932 in Cash, AR to Edward & Vera Priddy, Martha moved to the area in 1968, coming from Blytheville, AR.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist.  Her family was her...

Dec 2, 2016

Glen B. Logan, age 92, Clermont, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2016. He was born October 13, 1924 in Jeff, KY son of Dallie Combs & Brinton Logan. He served in the US Army during WWII and on July 8, 1944 was united in marriage to Marjorie Combs in Combs, KY. He retired from Ohio Valley Electric Corp....

Dec 1, 2016

Stephen James Atwood, 61, of Clermont, FL passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016.  Stephen was born on December 15, 1954 in Memphis, TN, son of the late Byron and Marlene Atwood.  He was a machinist and had lived in Clermont for the past 5 years. Stephen is survived by his daughters, Kim Hassell of Clermont and Rebekah Atwood of Greenfield,...

Nov 29, 2016

Jeanette D. Martinek, 54, of Clermont, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont.  Born on March 25, 1962 in Madisonville, KY to Howard & Bonnie (Hawkins) Clevenger, Jeanette was the owner of Timeless Boutiques in downtown Groveland, FL.  She put her heart and soul, along with her husband and...

Nov 29, 2016

Gladys Mickler Jackson, 89. Of Live Oak FL, passed away on November 29, 2016.  Gladys was born on April 11, 1927 in Defuniak Springs FL.  She married young and loved her family with all her heart.  She was a woman of God who prayed for her family daily.  She was a born caretaker and was always wanting to do for...

Nov 27, 2016

Pastor James Horace Watson, 64, of Montverde, Florida went to be with his Lord while worshipping in service on Sunday morning November 27, 2016. He was born June 8, 1952 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to his parents Dock and Alpha Watson. On July 14, 1972 he married Linda Joyce Dyal in Winter Garden, Florida. Jim is survived by his wife Linda...

Nov 21, 2016

Mary Goff Shaw, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 21, 1930 in Tifton, Georgia, daughter of the late Jasper Kibby Goff and Mattie Fletcher Young. Having moved to Clermont in 1956 she considered this home and a community she so dearly...

Nov 18, 2016

Dragojla Petkov, 80, of Oviedo, FL, formerly of Union City, NJ and Belleview, FL died peacefully on November 18, 2016 at Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Winter Park, FL. Born May 24, 1936 in Veliki Gaj, Serbia, Dragojla came to the United States with her husband and two small children in 1969 in search of a better life. Following their...

Nov 18, 2016

Timothy Dennis Churchville, age 68, Clermont, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at home. He was born June 20, 1948 in Oahu, Hawaii son of the late Cecelia Mae Boyer & Francis LeRoy Churchville and was a lifelong Florida resident, having lived in Miami & Orlando before settling in Clermont. He was owner/operator of Southern Trim & Door. His...

Nov 15, 2016

James C. Harris, age 66, of Clermont, FL passed away November 15, 2016.

Nov 11, 2016

A baby boy was born the second son to Herbert and Thelma Meadows in Ocala, Florida.  They named him James, but his older brother Stuart couldn't say "brother" so he said Bubba, which then went to Bud.  The nick name stuck.  As a child, Bud was a prankster.   He especially enjoyed playing tricks on his little sister Ruth.  Later...

Nov 10, 2016

Homer N. Allen, a Life Well Lived Homer Nicholas Allen, 93, beloved brother, uncle, and Clermont resident, passed away peacefully November 10, 2016, in his home surrounded by family. Everyone who knew Homer would agree he was a larger than life personality. Homer had three life passions. The sea was his first. Homer, the first of four sons, was born...

Nov 10, 2016

Charles William Berry, 67, of Clermont, FL, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares, FL.  Born on May 5, 1949 in Dillon, SC to William S. & Annie (White) Barry, Charles moved to Clermont in 1970, coming from Dillon, SC.  He was a citrus worker who enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Survivors include his sister,...

Nov 10, 2016

Gerald Charles Bruce, age 86, Montverde, passed away November 10, 2016 at South Lake Hospital. He was born August 3, 1930 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin son of Susan Stashic & Donald Bruce. On June 17, 1950 he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Sempier in Manitowoc and was a central Florida resident since 1958 from there. He owned Bruce's Air...

Nov 9, 2016

Early Life

Charles was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to parents Lowell Eugene Swigart and Eleanor Maxwell Shuman. He followed two half sisters into the world, Nancy and Roberta, though they lived in different homes. As a child, Charles was quiet and often preferred to keep to himself. He grew up in Bellville, Ohio and attended school...