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Sadie Orvale Zezza

Sadie Orvale Zezza

Feb 14, 2015

Sadie Orvale Zezza, affectionately known as Sally, age 83, Clermont, FL passed away February 14, 2015 at home with family at her bedside and under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born August 29, 1931 in Meyersdale, PA one of sixteen children born to Grace Mae Beale & David Paul Gerhard. A central Florida resident since 1989 from...

James Joseph Lukacek

James Joseph Lukacek

Feb 13, 2015

James (Jim) Lukacek, 67, formerly of Chicago IL, passed away suddenly at his home in Clermont, FL on February 13, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, AnnMarie (Saindon) Lukacek, his two children, Kevin Lukacek and Jeanne (Lukacek) Markland, his four grandchildren Christopher, Samantha, Jennifer & Amelia, his sister Joan (Lukacek) Kujawa, his brother Richard Lukacek,...

Kevin Lee Connor

Kevin Lee Connor

Feb 11, 2015

Connor, Kevin Lee, 61, of Clermont, FL, died February 11, 2015. Born in East St. Louis, IL, Kevin was the son of Glenn and Carole Connor. Kevin graduated from Belleville Township High School West where he was a record holding pole-vaulter. He attended William Jewell College and was a proud Sigma Nu brother. He later graduated from Southern Illinois University...

James David Charlton

James David Charlton

Feb 6, 2015

James David Charlton, 59, of Clermont, FL passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. James was born on November 8, 1955 in Sycamore, IL, son of Kenody J. and Lorena (nee Hosbach) Charlton. He was a manager for Walt Disney World, working in horticulture and a member of Open Door Baptist Church, Clermont. James is...

Paul Frederick Huber

Paul Frederick Huber

Feb 3, 2015

Paul Frederick Huber, 92, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Paul was born on July 5, 1922 in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA, son of August and Katherine (nee Siepp) Huber. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and had a career in sales for heavy equipment. Paul resided in Clermont for the...

Donald J. Knight

Donald J. Knight

Feb 3, 2015

Rev. Donald J Knight, 79 Donald J. Knight, age 79, Clermont passed away on February 3, 2015 at Florida Hospital South in Orlando. He was born December 28, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Alfred and Fannie Knight. After leaving the US Air Force in 1962 he was later called to the ministry and attended Clear Creek Baptist School. After graduating...

Roberta Lou Walker

Roberta Lou Walker

Feb 2, 2015

Roberta Lou Walker, age 61, Clermont, passed away February 2, 2015 at ORMC. She was born June 14, 1953 in Great Falls, MT daughter of Lucille Martha Lettinga & Robert R. Rice. She was a facilities manager for the US Government and a local resident since 2011 from Schertz, TX. Surviving are her parents of Bynum, MT; husband Donald Willis...

James Paul Reed

James Paul Reed

Feb 2, 2015

James Paul Reed, 80, of Ferndale, NY passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at his daughter's home in Minneola, FL. James was born on February 14, 1934 in Branchville, New Jersey, the son of John and Edna (nee Milliron) Reed. He retired from the Ford Automotive Company, where he worked as a Quality Control Inspector. James served in the U.S....

Juan Osorio

Juan Osorio

Feb 1, 2015

Juan Osorio, 88, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. Juan was born on January 19, 1927 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He lived in Paterson, New Jersey and retired from Bogen Communications before relocating to Clermont in October 1993. Juan served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont. Juan is...

Lawrence Franklin Thompson

Lawrence Franklin Thompson

Feb 1, 2015

Lawrence Franklin Thompson May 11, 1933 ? February 1, 2015 Clermont, Florida ? Lawrence (Larry) Franklin Thompson, 81, died Sunday, February 1st, 2015 at his home in Clermont. He leaves his sons David, Daniel and Russell and their families; his 3 Grandchildren, Dakota, Casey and Chantel; his brother Dan and his family; his sister-in-law Merle and her family and nieces...

Betty J. Jackson

Betty J. Jackson

Feb 1, 2015

Betty J. Jackson, 73, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at South Lake Hospital. Betty was born on August 31, 1941 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of James and Estelle Foley. She had resided in Clermont for the past 14 years, previously living in Minnesota. She worked in customer service in the hospitality industry. Betty is survived...

Randel Earl Simmons

Randel Earl Simmons

Jan 31, 2015

Randel Simmons Monday April 10, 1933 ? Saturday January 31, 2015 (age 81) Ferndale, Florida Mr. Randel Simmons of Ferndale, Florida passed away Saturday January 31, 2015, He was 81. Randel was born April 10, 1933 in Coffee County Alabama to Elzie and Odel Simmons. One of 9 children, he was preceded in death by; His brother Harvey, Sister Eunice,...

Richard Warren Paland

Richard Warren Paland

Jan 30, 2015

The funeral service for Richard Paland will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the graveside in Florida National Cemetery. Pastor Tom Beaverson will officiate followed by US Army honors.

Ernest Joseph Arena

Ernest Joseph Arena

Jan 28, 2015

Ernest J Arena, Jr., age 72, Clermont, passed away on January 28, 2015 with his family by his side. Ernest was born on November 16, 1942 in Newark, NJ and grew up in Hempstead, NY. He served in the U.S. Navy & worked for over 47 years in the aviation industry as an instructor, airline pilot with Braniff and North...

Joseph Judson D'Ambro

Joseph Judson D'Ambro

Jan 27, 2015

JOSEPH JUDSON D'AMBRO SR. 74, passed away at his home in Clermont Florida on January 27, 2015 with his wife Evelyn D'Ambro of 51 year by his side. Mr. D'Ambro was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 4, 1941. He graduated from Catholic High School and proudly served in the United Stated Air Force. He worked for Supermarket Services...

Caroline Bryant Holt

Caroline Bryant Holt

Jan 25, 2015

Holt, Caroline (Bryant), of Groveland, Florida formally of Bloomfield Ct. and Bridgeport Ct. passed away peacefully at home on January 25th 2015 with her family by her side. She lived a long and full life of 100 years and six months to the delight and awe of her family and friends. She was born on June 25th 1914 in Havana,...

Eva Rosario

Eva Rosario

Jan 24, 2015

Eva Rosario, 82, of Clermont, FL and New York passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Mike Conley Hospice House.  Eva was born on October 11, 1932 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Justiano and Ramona Santiago.  She was a homemaker and a Christian. Eva is survived by her children, Donna Nazario and husband Enrique of Clermont; son...

Barbara Jean Hoskins

Barbara Jean Hoskins

Jan 21, 2015

Barbara Jean Hoskins, 70, of Ferndale, FL passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Barbara was born on September 13, 1944 in Orlando, FL, daughter of the late Donald L. and Beatrice (nee Duncan) Tuttle.  She was a lifelong resident of Central Florida and a homemaker.  She attended Ferndale Baptist Church. Barbara is survived by her sons, Danny Alan Hoskins and...

Robert "Bob" Keith Cantwell

Robert "Bob" Keith Cantwell

Jan 20, 2015

The memorial service for Bob Cantwell will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in the Becker Chapel. Reverend Dawn Fryman will officiate. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in Bob' name to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778.

Michael Christopher Fern

Michael Christopher Fern

Jan 20, 2015

"Michael Christopher Fern our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson, friend, and so much more went to heaven with Jesus Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was a fun-loving, hardworking man who helped anyone in need. His nephews remember him as their fun uncle that played guitar for them, played football with them, and loved them with all his heart. He...

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