OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2015

Rachel Ann Dierking age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. She was born to the late Arthur and Wilma Rampke of Boone Grove, Indiana. Rachel married the love of her life, the late Edwin John Dierking, in 1954 in Indiana and after their son, John was born in 1957, the young family...

Jul 20, 2015

Kenneth M. Pumphrey (Age 87) On Monday, July 20 passed peacefully at Cornerstone Hospice, in Tavares, Fl., surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by is wife, of 64 plus years; Helen Theresa Esworthy Pumphrey; his children Kenneth A. Pumphrey, and his wife Linda of Virginia Beach, VA., Susan M. Pumphrey of Potomac MD., James M. Pumphrey, Sr....

Jul 16, 2015

Esther Rager Henry, 100 years old, of Clermont, FL died peacefully at Lake Bennett Health and Rehabilitation Center July 16, 2015. Esther was born October 4, 1914 in Conemaugh, PA. She lived in Pennsylvania until 1961 when she and her husband, William McClelland Henry, moved to Florida. Esther was one of seven children, all who have predeceased her. She has...

Jul 15, 2015

Brenda Joyce Nelson-Taylor, age 65, Clermont, passed away July 15, 2015. She was born July 9, 1950 in Detroit, MI. Arrangements are: Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2015.The funeral service scheduled for 10:30 AM on Friday, July 24, 2015 in the Becker Chapel. Burial will follow in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Jul 14, 2015

Nancy T. Mason, 74, of Clermont, FL, died peacefully July 14, 2015 at her home. She was a native of Paducah, KY and also lived in Lexington, KY; Rome, Italy; Manassas, VA; Winchester, KY and Clermont. Nancy majored in English and Psychology at the University of Kentucky. She was a devoted Mother and homemaker, youth leader at Bethel Lutheran Church...

Jul 14, 2015

Lucille Vivian Temple Weathers, age 82, Clermont, passed away July 14, 2015 at South Lake Hospital. She was born May 3, 1933 in Evansville, WY daughter of Cynthia Landers & Hubert Temple. In 1960 she was united in marriage to Tommie Neil Weathers in Casper, WY and was a local resident since 1985 from Aberdeen, Scotland. Her son Stephen Weathers...

Jul 11, 2015

Joshua Paul Russell, age 31, Minneola, passed away July 11, 2015 at home. He was born December 15, 1983 in Orlando, son of Diana Kay Reynolds & William Gene Russell, Jr. He was a landscaper and he loved all sports. Surviving are his son Isaiah Paul Russell & his mother Sarah Witt; parents Kay & Gene Russell, Minneola; paternal grandparents...

Jul 8, 2015

The Legacy of Albert Petrus Janssens Echoing through the hallways of our home or in the garage by his constant presence at his workbench, our dad would bellow his famous catch phrases….."Yes, indeedy, she's a dandy". He always called our mom 'Lovee Janssens' and he was fondly known as 'Big Al' to both strangers and friends alike. At the tender...

Jul 7, 2015

Arrangements are: The funeral service for Mrs. Suggs will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in the Becker Chapel. Visitation will be for thirty minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. BECKER FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711.

Jul 6, 2015

Michael Francis Donoghue, age 94, Clermont, passed away July 6, 2015. Arrangements are: Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Groveland.

Jul 5, 2015

Bruce Ernest Mendo, age 78, Clermont, passed away July 5, 2015. Born February 20, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY son of Anna Johnson & Ernest Mendo. He served in the US Army and retired form Verizon (NY Telephone). Surviving are his wife Janet Mendo; children David Mendo & his wife Cheryl of Clermont & Karen Lively & her husband Tom of...

Jul 3, 2015

Mary Ann A. Kasper Mary Ann A. Kasper, 71, of Groveland, FL died on July 3, 2015 in South Lake Hospital, Clermont after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Doylestown, PA, the daughter of the late John & Helen (Sauer) Jungblut. After her marriage to the late Oskar Kasper in 1982, she moved from their...

Jun 26, 2015

Kenneth Ray Watson, age 61, Melbourne, passed away June 26, 2015 at home. He was born March 1, 1954 in Dallas, TX. Surviving is his son Matthew Watson. Arrangements are: The funeral service for Kenneth Watson will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 in the Becker Chapel with Pastor Jim Watson officiating. Burial will...

Jun 26, 2015

Geraldine Elizabeth Jaczynski (Granny J.) age 85 went home to be with God Friday June 26, 2015. She's predeceased in death by Jerome (husband), daughters Carol Stymus and Gloria Allen. She's survived by son Jerry of Florida. Grandsons Brandon, Nick (Shelly), granddaughter and husband, Lisa and Fred Pitts of Florida. Two daughters & son in laws in New York State,...

Jun 24, 2015

Amy Rae Layne Morehouse, 51, of Groveland, Florida, went to meet our heavenly father Wednesday June 24, 2015. Amy was born on October 4, 1963 in Clermont, Florida. Amy served as a Board Member of General Federation of Women's Clubs South Lake, South Lake Junior Women's Club, Board of Director for Back to School is Cool, Executive Board Member and...

Jun 23, 2015

Clermont — Charles "Buster" Godley, 80, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the South Lake Hospital in Clermont, following an extended battle with leukemia.

He leaves his wife of 29 years, Ann R. Godley; his daughter, Patti Anne; his daughter, Belinda; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many close friends.

Born and raised in Miami, the...

Jun 22, 2015

William A. Smith, 76, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. William was born on July 18, 1938 in Washington, D.C., the son of William Ashton and Grace Smith. He was a longtime resident of the South Lake area. He was a retired contractor and a member of the Church of Christ, Clermont. William is survived by his...

Jun 21, 2015

Unwavering: steady and firm in purpose. This is a word that describes John. This is what helped make him a strong husband, an intentional father, a dependable friend, and a compassionate boss. His fun side—full of laughter, legos, love for science fiction, lots of Hawaiian Punch, and being on the lake–that was all just icing on the cake. John J....

Jun 20, 2015

Frederick Thomas Houston Wilbanks, "Ted" age 95, Groveland, passed away June 20, 2015 at Cornerstone Hospice Tavares. He was born January 14, 1920 in Sobal, OK son of Minnie & Robert Wilbanks. He served in the US Army & US Air Force and was a central Florida resident since the 1930's from Hawkins, TX. He was a farmer and member...

Jun 19, 2015

John Richard Butler, 73, of Clermont, FL died at home on Friday, June 19 th . John was born December 30, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri where he spent the first half of his life. He served in the Air Force that inspired his love of airplanes. He turned that passion into an award winning career that led him to...