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John Storz

John Storz

Dec 26, 2011

The memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in the Becker Chapel.

Bruce Rexton Downer

Bruce Rexton Downer

Dec 26, 2011

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clermont Ward. Bishop Scott will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the same location. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cornerstone Hospice.

Hazel Marie Fairbanks

Hazel Marie Fairbanks

Dec 24, 2011

Hazel Marie Fairbanks, 96, of Clermont, FL passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at the Mike Conley Hospice House.  Hazel was born on May 15, 1915 in Strawn, PA the daughter of Hilary and Mary Maude Resh.  She was a resident of Clermont since July 1994 moving from Warren, OH.  Hazel served in the U.S. Army during World War II,...

Basil Gary Shields

Basil Gary Shields

Dec 18, 2011

Basil "Gary" Shields, age 70, of Clermont, FL passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2011 surrounded by family. He was born in Pasco Washington on March 30, 1941 to parents Basil & Rosa Shields. Gary is survived by his loving wife and best friend,  Dee; his family Cathy & Rich DeVore, Seattle, WA & grandchildren Chris & Rachel...

Karen Ann Broome

Karen Ann Broome

Dec 10, 2011

Karen Ann Broome, 52, Minneola, passed away December 10, 2011 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1959 in Clermont daughter of J. Harper Broome & Cellie Margaret Norris. A lifelong local resident, she was a member of Christian & Missionary Alliance where she was involved in the pre-school program and the church library. She worked Lake...

Edgar O. Prout

Edgar O. Prout

Dec 10, 2011

Edgar O. Prout, Jr., 78, Clermont, passed away December 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1933 in Teaneck, NJ son of Edgar & Elizabeth Freligh Prout. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. On September 17, 1955 he was united in marriage to Ottilie Muhler in Wood-Ridge, NJ. He was a retired Plastics...

Frances Harris Brosig

Frances Harris Brosig

Dec 9, 2011

Frances Harris Brosig, 95, Clermont, passed away December 9, 2011 at South Lake Hospital. She was born July 18, 1916 in Afton, VA daughter of Benjamin Harris & Susan Thompson Harris. She was a homemaker and a local resident since April of this year when she relocated to Clermont from Waynesboro, VA to live with her daughter, Nan Fogle and...

Cynthia Denise Olds

Cynthia Denise Olds

Dec 8, 2011

The memorial service for Cynthia Olds will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah' Witness, Clermont.

Russell William Brandt

Russell William Brandt

Dec 8, 2011

Russell William Brandt, Jr., 56, Groveland, passed away December 8, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 29, 1955 in Camden, NJ son of Russell William Brandt, Sr. & Florence A. Jackson Brandt. He was a hydraulics mechanic and a local resident since 2006 from Franklinville, NJ. He was of Catholic faith. His father prreceded him in death in...

Alton Woodbury Taylor

Alton Woodbury Taylor

Dec 6, 2011

Alton Woodbury Taylor, 89, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011.  Alton was born on May 4, 1922 in Winslow, Maine, the son of Joseph and Eva (nee Bellows) Taylor.  Alton was a retired truck driver and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Alton is survived by his children, Linda Patterson and Carol LaFlash both...

Martha Lou Hilbrant

Martha Lou Hilbrant

Dec 5, 2011

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Kailee Ann Clark

Kailee Ann Clark

Dec 1, 2011

Kailee Ann Clark, 18 months old passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, December 1, 2011.  Kailee was born in Orlando, FL on June 2, 2010, the daughter of Kurtis and Angel Clark. Kailee is survived by her loving parents along with many other family members who loved her greatly. Funeral Services will be held at 7PM...

Elizabeth Rita Keightly

Elizabeth Rita Keightly

Dec 1, 2011

Elizabeth Rita Keightly, 84, of Montverde, FL passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at South Lake Hospital.  Elizabeth was born on November 24, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA and was a resident of Central Florida for many years. Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, Robert Guy, Kenneth Guy, Patricia Raspa, Michael Keightly, Barbera Collier and Donna Bovancovich; 23 grandchildren; 27...

Denney Royce Ferchau

Denney Royce Ferchau

Nov 29, 2011

Denney Royce Ferchau, 67, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011.  Denney was born on January 20, 1944 in Alamo, AL, the son of Clarence and Doris Ferchau.  He lived in South Lake County since January of 1968. Denney is survived by his sisters, Orvella (Bud) Ames and Marion Sjoblom; nieces,  Angela (John) Doty and Andrea (Charles) Bellin;...

Alva Joan Longworth

Alva Joan Longworth

Nov 28, 2011

Alva "Joan" Longworth, 78, Clermont, passed away November 28, 2011 at the Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born August 31, 1933 in Cumberland, MD daughter of Alvin Pearce & Audrey Moses Pearce. On March 17, 1952 she was united in marriage to Milton Edward "Bud" Longworth in Rockville, MD. A central Florida resident since 1968 from Clinton, MD, she...

Catherine "Peg" Anne Reno

Catherine "Peg" Anne Reno

Nov 27, 2011

Catherine "Peg" Anne Reno, 90, of Clermont, FL passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at home under the care of Hospice.  Peg was born on November 12, 1921 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Albert and Margaret McArdle.  She was a resident of Clermont for the past 37 years, previously living in Alaska.  She was a homemaker, Catholic and member...

James William Gasser

James William Gasser

Nov 26, 2011

James William Gasser, 69, Clermont, passed away November 26, 2011 at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Haines City. He was born December 12, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY son of Geroge Gasser & Ruth Thompson Gasser. On November 6, 1998 he was united in marriage to Deborah Patterson in Brooklyn and was a local resident since 2002 from there....

Mary Ellan Mellan Blount

Mary Ellan Mellan Blount

Nov 25, 2011

Mary Ellan Blount, affectionately known as "Mellan", 68, Clermont, passed away November 25, 2011. She was born February 24,1943 in Memphis, TN daughter of Thomas Emerson & Mary Rigsbee Emerson. On June 28,1962 she was united in marriage to Richard E. Blount in Knoxville, TN. Surviving is her husband Richard; children Rick Blount of Orlando & Shari Morton, Clermont; granddaughters...

Janice K. Grindle

Janice K. Grindle

Nov 24, 2011

GRINDLE, JANICE K., wife of Artie Grindle, passed while surrounded by family at her home in Groveland, Florida on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24th. She was born in 1950 to L.K. and Lenora Madsen of Audubon, Iowa. Jan moved to Florida in 1984 where she successfully practiced psychotherapy. She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church Winter Park and...

Jessie Eugene Waltrip

Jessie Eugene Waltrip

Nov 22, 2011

Jessie Eugene Waltrip, 93, Clermont, died November 22, 2011 at Orlando Regional Medical Center as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 19, 1918 in Palestine, Arkansas the youngest of 9 children of William & Effie Thweatt. She was united in marriage to Madison Eugene Waltrip on December 31, 1939 in Holbomb,Missouri. As a...

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