OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2016

Dan was born in Washington, D.C., in 1941 to Harold and Margaret Danforth. Dan graduated from Upper Darby High School in Pennsylvania and Miami Bible College. For most of his life Dan owned a business in the automotive industry. He was a member of The Church at the Cross (formerly The First Baptist Church of Central Florida) and Legacy, the...

Mar 17, 2016

Robert "Bob" Michael Potzler, 57, of Clermont passed away Thursday, March 17 th , 2016. Robert was born in Plymouth, Indiana on March 8, 1959. He served in the Army in 1977. Bob resided in Chicago, Illinois for a number of years until moving to Florida in 1994. He was a passionate sports fan. Some of his favorite teams included...

Mar 17, 2016

MARJORIE FRANCES BATTERSBY, 87, of Clermont, Florida died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Mrs. Battersby was born Marjorie Mary McGowan in Attleboro, Massachusetts to John and Mary McGowan. She married the late Robert H. Battersby on May 31, 1952 at St. Mary's Church in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.   She relocated in...

Mar 16, 2016

Jennie G. Cordero, 86, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at home. Jennie was born on April 2, 1929 in Puerto Rico, daughter of Santos and Demitria Pabon. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont. Jennie is survived by her children, Elsie Chianese of Palmetto, FL, Mildred Dunbar of Clermont, Martin Cordero...

Mar 16, 2016

Trevor died March 16, 2016 in a house fire at his family home in Minneola.

Mar 15, 2016

Glynn Jackson Hall (Jack), 69, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Glynn was born on March 15, 1947 in Detroit, MI, son of Glynn and Yolanda Hall. Glynn proudly served in the Army and fought in the Vietnam War (1967-1968).   He retired from Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) in 2003, where he worked as an Army civilian....

Mar 9, 2016

Monica Star Price, 60, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Monica was born on January 24, 1956 in Orlando, FL, daughter of Woodrow and Thelma (nee Robinson) Keene. She was a lifelong resident of Central Florida and worked as a repair engineer in the telecommunications industry. Monica was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church. Monica is survived...

Mar 9, 2016

Betty M. Chertos, 69, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Betty was born on October 5, 1946 in Holcut, MS, daughter of Claude and Maurine (nee Young) Talbert. She formerly worked and retired from Publix. Betty is survived by daughters, Janice (Joe) Washburn of Mt. Dora, FL and Pam Iannotti of Clermont; siblings, Mae Isaacs of Spokane,...

Mar 7, 2016

Rowland Edward Voorhees, 85 of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at his home in Clermont after a long illness. He was born in Long Branch, NJ, the son of Edward Voorhees and Margaret Rowlands Voorhees. He was a graduate of Leonardo High School, Middletown, NJ. Rowland retired from the New Jersey Bell Telephone Co., Asbury Park, NJ....

Mar 7, 2016

Frank J. Ferrie, 65, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. Frank was born on October 22, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL, son of Frank L. and Elsie Lilian Ferrie, Jr.. He served and retired from the U.S. Navy and was a lifelong resident of Florida besides when serving in the Navy. Frank is survived by his loving wife,...

Mar 6, 2016

Tensi B. Shirley of Orlando passed away peacefully March 6, 2016. A political activist in the 60's & 70's, she was known as "Mrs. Democrat" in the local political community and was the first woman elected Chairman of the Orange County Democratic Party. Appointed by Governor Reubin Askew, she served as one of 12 electors to the electoral college from...

Mar 4, 2016

Sharlynn Kay Spooner Schoonover loved her family and friends more than anything in this world. She loved hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors; however, her love for her husband, children, grandson and family was deeper than the ocean and higher than the peaks of the mountains. Sharry loved the ponies she rode as a child, and her trips to the...

Mar 1, 2016

Emily (Zering) Rochette, beloved wife of the late Chester Rochette, died March 1, 2016, 22 days short of her 100 th birthday. She was born in New Britain, CT on March 23, 1916 daughter of Adolph & Pauline Zering. Emily has 9 children including Emily Sklodosky, Loretta Rosenberg, Lois Packard, Audrey Koss, Chester Rochette, Victor Rochette, April Schulze, Edward Rochette,...

Feb 29, 2016

Maria Elena Lucas, 69, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Maria was born on September 9, 1946 in Bay City, MI, daughter of the late Sirildo and Domitila De La Rosa. She was an employee at Walt Disney World for 35 years. Maria is survived by her son, Scott Klein of Clermont; siblings, Joseph De La Rosa,...

Feb 28, 2016

Baltimore McDonald, age 88, Groveland, FL passed away February 28, 2016. He was born May 17, 1927 in St. Catherine, Jamaica and was a central Florida resident since 2011. He was a member of Hope International Church. His wife Gretel Rose McDonald preceded him in death in 2004 as did his three siblings. Surviving are his children Michael (Karlene) McDonald...

Feb 27, 2016

John Robert Allen, age 82, Lady Lake, died February 27, 2016. He was born May 18, 1933 in Center Hill, FL.

Feb 23, 2016

Cora Juanita Bradfield, 85, of Montverde, FL passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Cora was born on January 16, 1931 in Arkansas, daughter of Charles and Essie (nee Haines) Hobbs. She was a homemaker and resident of South Lake County since 1965. Cora was a member of the Church of Christ Church, Clermont, FL.

Cora is survived...

Feb 23, 2016

Philip Nelson Smith, 83, of Minneola, FL passed away at home Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Philip was born on June 29, 1932 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, son of Nelson and Hilda (nee Bachman) Smith. He served in the U.S. Army and afterwards had a successful career as an attorney for Walt Disney World, where he also served as Senior Vice...

Feb 22, 2016

Linda Mendenhall Earl, age 62, Minneola, passed away February 22, 2016. She was born April 24, 1953 in Brunswick, GA daughter of Hazel Bell and Charles Parker. On July 9, 1983 she was united in marriage to David Urbane Earl in Watertown, NY. She was a long time resident of St. Simons Island, Georgia and moved to Florida in 2003....

Feb 22, 2016

This past week had been anything but normal dealing will losing such a dear friend and at age far too young and immediately returning teach an unruly class of classless young students, certainly didn't the cushion a return having faced the death of a harsh reality. I felt so unusual leaving a friend in need, who was no longer in...