Ben Holland Griffin
Aug 4, 2015
On August 4, 2015 Ben Holland Griffin raised the white flag of surrender to cancer. He fought the battle for several years with an honorable and positive fight. He was surrounded by his most cherished possessions as he took his last breath, and that would be his family. Ben, known to many from his younger years as Holly, was...
Russel Lynn Peterson
Jul 31, 2015
Russel Lynn Peterson, 42, Ferndale, died July 31, 2015 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 30, 1972 in Ferndale and was a lifelong resident. He was a landscape technician and worked for Top Notch Landscaping in Montverde. Surviving are his son Carson Isaiah Peterson; mother Barbara Peterson, Ferndale; father Alvie (Pam) Johnson,...
William "Gene" Russell, Jr.
Jul 29, 2015
William Gene Russell, Jr., age 62, Minneola, passed away July 29, 2015. He was born April 7, 1953 in Orlando son of Barbara Jean Tyree & William Gene Russell, Sr. On February 6, 1976 he was united in marriage to Diana Kay Reynolds in Orlando. He was an automobile parts specialist having worked at various establishments in...
Nathan Charles Zimmerman
Jul 29, 2015
Nathan Charles Zimmerman, age 60, Center Hill, died July 29, 2015 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Alachua County. He was born January 20, 1955 in Kyoto, Japan, son of missionary parents, the late Eulaie Escoffier & Charles Zimmerman. He was an active member of his church, Berean Baptist Church of Okahumpka and worked for...
Alvin William Seidel
Jul 27, 2015
Alvin William Seidel, age 93, Clermont, passed away July 27, 2015. He was born March 26, 1922 in Springfield, MN son of Alwina Lipkow & Henry Seidel. On June 7, 1946 he was united in marriage to Doris Louise Wren in Orlando. He was a retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer and former member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Orlando....
Rachel Ann Dierking
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...
Kenneth Mayhugh Pumphrey
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....
Esther Lois Henry
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...
Brenda Joyce Nelson-Taylor
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.
Nancy T. Mason
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...
Lucille Vivian Temple Weathers
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...
Joshua Paul Russell
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...
Albert Petrus Janssens
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...
Mintie Pettit Olivenbaum Suggs
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.
Michael Francis Donoghue
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.
Bruce Ernest Mendo
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...
Mary Ann A. Kasper
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...
Kenneth Ray Watson
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...
Geraldine Elizabeth Jaczynski
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,...
Amy Rae Layne Morehouse
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...
