OBITUARIES

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...

Feb 22, 2016

Franklin D. Middleton, age 83, Clermont, passed away February 22, 2016.

Feb 20, 2016

Margaret Mary Galassi, age 87, Groveland, passed away February 20, 2016. She was born May 9, 1928 in Murray, Utah daughter of Rose Defabrigio and Leo Defa and was a central Florida resident since the early '50's from Wyoming. She was a caregiver, volunteer at Groveland Neighborhood Center & Meals on Wheels & member of First Baptist Church Groveland. Her...

Feb 17, 2016

George was born in Grottammare, Italy.  He has 2 sisters and 4 brothers and was the youngest of the siblings.  At 19 , he enlisted in the Italian Army and served for 2 years.  He later owned a small business selling and repairing electrical appliances.  A girl, Marie, who later became his wife, visited the store with her family.  George...

Feb 16, 2016

James Earl Kirby, age 73, Mascotte, passed away February 16, 2016 at home. He was born October 12, 1942 in Florence, Alabama son of Gladys Mae Weathers & Emmitt Kirby. He was a local resident since 1961 and on April 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Linda Lou Croney in Linden, FL. He was a heavy equipment operator....

Feb 16, 2016

Richard Charles Hiss, 83, of Michigan Center, MI and Davenport, FL,  surrounded by his loving family, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.  Richard was born on February 17, 1932 in Medford, WI, the son of Sylvester and Iona Hiss (Widman).  Following school he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Richard...

Feb 16, 2016

Jo Ann House Seaver, age 85, Groveland, passed away February 15, 2016. She was born October 26, 1930 in Clermont daughter of Beatrice Epps & Russell Floyd House, was a lifelong area resident & member of Edge Memorial United Methodist Church. Her husband Max Leonard Seaver preceded her in death on August 14, 2010. Surviving are her children Phyllis Michele,...

Feb 11, 2016

Julie Ellen (Burris) Willis 52, of Mascotte, FL, passed away at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando FL, and went to be with Our Lord February 11, 2016. Julie was born in Normal IL, and graduated Normal Community High School in 1981. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Patricia (Gehlbach) Burris. Julie is survived by her loving...

Feb 9, 2016

Walter Kevin Nelson, age 67, Clermont, passed away February 9, 2016. He was born August 31, 1948 in Danbury, CT son of Edith Tilford & Irving Nelson. He served as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. On October 17, 1970 he was united in marriage to Christine Ann Skawinski in Trumbull, CT. A central Florida...

Feb 8, 2016

Michael Peter Goeb 10.25.1942 - 02.08.2016 On February 8, 2016, Michael passed away at Mike Conley Hospice House, in Clermont, FL. His wife of 28 years, Julia Pizzetta Goeb, was at his side. Michael is a graduate of Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN, class of '64. He earned a degree in mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Minnesota...