OBITUARIES

Nov 19, 2015

Pauline Smith, of Clermont, FL, previously of Plymouth, MA, died November 19, 2015. After a valiant fight she lost her battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 48 years, James Smith; three children, Todd Smith, Sean Smith and Kimberly Hoffman. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Logan Smith and Emily Hoffman, her daughter-in laws Janine...

Nov 18, 2015

Charlene Montez Irwin, 81, of Montverde, FL passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at home under the care of Hospice.  She was born on January 18, 1934 in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of Asa Clyde and Opal Ada (nee Humphrey) Hand.  She was an artist. The family will have private services.

Nov 18, 2015

Thyra (Terry) M. Krier, age 78, of Groveland, Florida peacefully completed her journey on earth on Wednesday, November 18, at Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born August 24, 1937 in Holden, Massachusetts to the late Thyra E. and John Mollberg. In 1982 she married Karl F. Krier, who preceded her in death in 2007.

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Nov 17, 2015

Dean Kermit Sesker, son of Bayard and Lulabelle (Scott) Sesker, was born on January 27, 1929 in Maxwell, Iowa. He attended the Maxwell Consolidated School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served on active duty from 1947 to 1950 and continued in the Army Reserve for an additional three years. He was employed at the Solar Aircraft Co....

Nov 17, 2015

Edith Marie Williams, age 76,  of Groveland, passed away November 17, 2015 at Quality Health Care in Winter Garden. She was born November 29, 1938 in Greenville, FL the fifth of ten children to Mary Elizabeth Huggins & William Felton Morgan. On September 26, 1966 she was united in marriage to Roger Thomas Williams while stationed at KI Sawyer Air...

Nov 17, 2015

Meagan Renee Snelgrove Born: August 27, 1988 Died: November 17, 2015 God must have been in need of one of the best souls down here. Our family's Angel, Meagan, was called home to His loving arms on Tuesday, November 17th. Our world is darker, but with Meagan "in the house", Heaven is shining brighter than ever…and having a lot more...

Nov 16, 2015

Thomas Frederick Slagsvol (affectionately known as "T. Fred") was born on August 15, 1922 in Madison, Wisconsin and died on November 16, 2015 in Clermont, Florida at the age of 93. He met and married Darlene Oberly at Trinity Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg, Florida in 1945. T. Fred proudly served his country and was Honorably discharged twice: first in...

Nov 15, 2015

Larry Allyn Nichols, 47, Clermont, Florida, child of God,husband, son, brother, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, November 15, 2015, after a brief illness. Larry was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on December 12, 1967.  Larry is survived by his loving wife, Sharon McDavid Nichols; father, Larry Taft Nichols (Kathy), West Plains, Missouri; mother, Connie Cruse; sisters, Kathy...

Nov 11, 2015

R on Clarke, age 65, Clermont, Florida, passed away November 11, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. He grew up in Chelmsford, MA, and is survived by his wife Donna; son and daughter-in-law Ron and Tracy Clarke, grandchildren Sarah and Connor Clarke; daughter and son-in-law Raechel and Rick Kimutis, grandchildren Benjamin, Lindsay and Zachary Kimutis; son and...

Nov 10, 2015

Matthew Christopher Giachetti, 40 of Groveland, FL passed away Tuesday, November 10. Born Jan. 27, 1975 to Chris Giachetti and Sherry Grant (Giachetti) he was a lifelong resident of Lake County.

Matt enjoyed enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by...

Nov 10, 2015

William D. "Bill" Harb, 93, of Groveland, FL passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont. Bill was born on December 3, 1921 in Rockford, OH, son of Oscar Alonzo and Opal Almira (nee Thornhill) Harb. He was one of the owners and operators of Harb Tractor And Equipment in Groveland, Florida. Bill was...

Nov 4, 2015

James R. "Jim" Tyre went to rest in the arms of Jesus on November 4, 2015 at Health Central Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Winter Garden, FL. He had written, "I would like to leave a legacy of being like Jesus and known as a man who kept his word." Born November 7, 1929 in Surrency, GA. Preceded by his...

Nov 2, 2015

Dorothy Margaret Schultz, 70, of Montverde, FL passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Nov 1, 2015

Francisco A. Molano, age 77, Clermont, FL, passed away November 1, 2015. He was born December 26, 1937 in Bogota, Colombia son of Cenaida Acosta and Jose Francisco Molano. On his birthday in 1964, he was united in marriage to Natividad Nieto in Bogota. A retired postal worker, he was a local resident since 2003 from St. Louis, MO....

Oct 29, 2015

Michelle Kelly, age 38, Clermont passed away October 29, 2015 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 10, 1976 in Lumberton, NC, daughter of Thetus and Herman Ransom, of Bladenboro, NC. A local resident since 2011 from Cartersville, GA. Michelle was a graduate of Bladenboro HS, and received her BS in Human Resources from Mt...

Oct 27, 2015

Annette Theresa Gorman, age 79, Montverde, FL died peacefully on October 27, 2015 after 56 years of marriage in which she lived her life to the fullest with the blessings of her Lord & maker. Surviving are her husband Herbert Francis Gorman, Jr.; daughter & son-in-law Terry & Bob Davis of Long Island, NY; granddaughter Christine Davis & brother John...

Oct 24, 2015

Terrell Wayne Newman, age 65, Bay Lake passed away October 24, 2015 at home. He was born August 23, 1950 in Clermont son of Audrey Pearl Sloan & Ray Newman and was a lifelong Bay Lake resident. On June 15, 1973 he was united in marriage to Belinda Ann Abbott at Midway Baptist Church in Groveland. He served in the...

Oct 24, 2015

After a long battle with MS, Catherine Lili Webb, 61, formerly of Fairbanks Alaska went to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Oct 24, 2015 in Clermont, FL. Catherine was born in San Francisco, California on March 7, 1954 to Frank Held and Dale Lewis. She grew up in California, where she met and married Ronald Webb. She moved...

Oct 24, 2015

Jerry Eugene Clemons, age 58, Clermont, passed away October 24, 2015 at Cornerstone Hospice House in Tavares. He was born April 26, 1957 in Perry, Florida to Virginia & Eugene Clemons. Surviving are his children Jonathan Clemons, Sanford, FL & Gerri Lynn Taylor & husband Mark, Great Falls, SC; siblings Ann Hundley, Corunna, MI; Kay (Tommy) Griffis, & Ronny F....

Oct 23, 2015

Rhonda Elizabeth Moore, age 48, Clermont, passed away October 23, 2015 at home. She was born December 10, 1966 in Port of Spain, Trinidad daughter of Janet Braid & Fitzroy Moore. She was a nurse. On January 30, 2010 she was united in marriage to Joseph Wade Holmes, II. Her mother preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband Joseph...