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Alexander Vigo, Jr.

Alexander Vigo, Jr.

Jan 19, 2016

Alexander Vigo, Jr., age 38, Davenport died January 19, 2016. He was born May 21, 1977 in Bronx, NY son of Evelyn Vasquez & Alexander Vigo, Sr. On November 3, 2006 he was united in marriage to Betsy Sanabria in Kissimmee. Surviving are his wife Betsy; daughters Alexia of Gloucester, MA & Amber & Alyssa of Davenport, FL ; mother...

James Edward Cherry, Sr.

James Edward Cherry, Sr.

Jan 15, 2016

James Edward Cherry, Sr., age 52, Mascotte, passed away January 15, 2016 at South Lake Hospital. He was born November 3, 1963 in Toledo, OH son of the late Charlotte Marie Cranson & Franklin Raymond Cherry. He worked for Clark Sales Display. Surviving are his wife Rita; children Angela Cherry & Kristine Cherry both of Center Hill & James (Krystal)...

Jean Katherine Besterman

Jean Katherine Besterman

Jan 15, 2016

Jean Katherine Besterman, age 89, Groveland passed away January 15, 2016.

Maloy Giddens

Maloy Giddens

Jan 13, 2016

Maloy Giddens, 68, of Groveland, Fla died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at South Lake Memorial Hospital. He was born June 30, 1947 in Albany, GA to W. D. Giddens  and Coline Christian Giddens. He is predeceased by his father in 2008. Survivors include: mother, Coline C. Giddens, Groveland, son, Judson Daniel Giddens (Sandy), two grandchildren, Justin and Cassandra, all of...

John Robert Clark, Sr.

John Robert Clark, Sr.

Jan 10, 2016

John Robert Clark, Sr., age 70, Mascotte, passed away January 10, 2016. He was born December 5, 1945 in Detroit, MI the only child of Dorothy Theresa Johns & Theodore Archie Clark. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era and was a local resident since 1984. He retired from Winn Dixie where he worked as a mechanic/maintenance...

Barbara Gorton

Barbara Gorton

Jan 8, 2016

The Celebration of Life for Barbara Gorton of Lake Mary and Sanford will be at 11:00 AM January 30 at Family Christian Center in Clermont, FL. Barbara passed away January 8, 2016 in Clermont. She was born August 13, 1936 in Knoxville, TN to Nelvin and Roxie Tyree. She was a homemaker, travel agent and devoted mother to three sons....

Marie Elizabeth Mier Metz

Marie Elizabeth Mier Metz

Jan 8, 2016

MARIE ELIZABETH MIER METZ, 57, resident of Winter Garden, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 8, 2016. A health care professional her entire life, first as a dental hygienist, and later as a nurse employed in Orlando Health since 1993. Born in the West Texas town of El Paso, Marie graduated from Austin High School, and enlisted in the...

Charles Kenneth Ramsey

Charles Kenneth Ramsey

Jan 7, 2016

Charles was born in Casey, Illinois. His father died when he was eleven years old. He started driving tractors and grain trucks for the farmers to help out. He joined the Navy, serving on the submarine tender "USS Fulton" during the Korean War. After the Navy, he settled in Connecticut and married Julie Paparella. They had two kids; Charles...

Eleanor Harries Gathye

Eleanor Harries Gathye

Jan 5, 2016

Eleanor Harries Gathye, 90, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Cranes View Lodge. Eleanor was born on February 21, 1925 in Milton, West Virginia, the daughter of Arnold and Teckla Mason. She was a resident of Clermont since 1998 previously living in Alabama. Eleanor was a homemaker. Eleanor is survived by her son, Tony Gathye...

Timothy Paul Kunsman

Timothy Paul Kunsman

Jan 3, 2016

Timothy Paul Kunsman, 49 years old, passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on Sunday January 3, 2016. He was at home, surrounded by his family. Tim battled colon cancer for 2 ½ years with great courage and strength. During this time, he never let cancer hold him back from anything. His love for the Lord only...

Irma V. Muraro

Irma V. Muraro

Jan 2, 2016

Irma V. Muraro, age 82, Groveland, passed away January 2, 2016. She was born July 5, 1933 in Pine Mountain, GA daughter of Hattie Hood & Rufus Thompson.  She was resident of Groveland Florida since 1957 after living in Germany for 2 years with her husband who was in the military. She worked for the Lake County School Board...

Judith Lynnette Fox

Judith Lynnette Fox

Jan 2, 2016

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Dominick Ernest Pedata

Dominick Ernest Pedata

Jan 1, 2016

Dominick Ernest Pedata, 51, of Groveland, FL passed Friday, January 1, 2016. Dominick was born in New Brunswick, NJ on October 30, 1964, the son of Ernest Pedata and the late Filomena Pedata. He was a manager/supervisor in human resources. Dominick was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont. Dominick is survived by his loving wife, Christa; children, Heather,...

Delbert Jene Davis

Delbert Jene Davis

Jan 1, 2016

Delbert Jene Davis, 67, of Clermont, FL passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family under the care of Hospice. Delbert was born on June 20, 1948 in Yuma, Colorado, the son of Evelyn & Frank Stevenson & Harold Davis. He was a resident of Clermont for the past 10 years, previously living in Lakeland, FL...

Tommy Coppage

Tommy Coppage

Dec 30, 2015

Tommy Coppage of Groveland, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home. He was born in Leesburg, FL on November 23, 1948. Tommy was survived by his five children: Brandon, Dana, Corey, Cheyne and Cody Coppage, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way, and his siblings: Ernie and Jerry Coppage, Mary Howard, Odell Williams,...

Nancy S. Tarkinson

Nancy S. Tarkinson

Dec 28, 2015

Nancy Schlich Tarkinson (b. 1948) died on December 28, 2015 from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Her gentle spirit departed as she was surrounded by her loved ones: her husband of 46 years, Charles "Charlie" Tarkinson, Jr., of Clermont, Florida; her son Andrew of Windermere, FL; son Daniel of Portland, Maine; son Charles "Chad" III...

Herman Fredrick Yokers, Jr.

Herman Fredrick Yokers, Jr.

Dec 22, 2015

Herman Fredrick Yokers, Jr., 84, of Montverde, FL passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL. Herman was born on February 18, 1931 in Plover, WI, the son of Herman F. and Edith Yokers, Sr.. Herman had lived in South Lake County for the past 11 years, previously living in Mt. Dora, FL....

Darlene Myrtle Zahradka

Darlene Myrtle Zahradka

Dec 21, 2015

Darlene Myrtle Zahradka, 79, of Clermont, FL passed away December 21, 2015 at home. She was born October 27, 1936 in Baltimore, MD daughter of the late Ray and Burnell Thoms. She was united in marriage to Edward Joseph Zahradka on May 3, 1963. She was a 37-year local resident and was employed as a cosmetologist in Maryland for over...

Donald Edwin Tanner

Donald Edwin Tanner

Dec 20, 2015

Donald Edwin Tanner, age 57, Clermont, FL passed away December 20, 2015 at home. He was born April 12, 1958 in Erie, PA son of Crystal Dorothy Otis & Edwin Gene Tanner. On September 3, 1983 he was united in marriage to Sylvia Juhasz and was a Central Florida resident since 1996 from Albion, PA. He was a Horticulturist/Gardener Specialist...

Lavern Taylor

Lavern Taylor

Dec 14, 2015

Lavern Taylor, 72, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. Lavern was born in East Prairie, MO, daughter of the late Riley and Mildred Archie. She was a retired bus driver and had lived in the South Lake area since 1978 previously living in Polk County. Lavern was a member of The Lakeside Church, Oakland, FL.

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