OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2024

Patricia C. Gintowt, 99, of Clermont, FL passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Michele Benitez, 70, of Astatula, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Services at Florida National Cemetery with Military Honors will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, 1pm at Florida National Cemetery.

Dec 28, 2023

Arthur Earl Robitaille III, 43, of Minneola, FL, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home with his wife at his side on December 28, 2023.

Arthur is survived by his loving wife Darlene, and beautiful children Emanuel and Carmella Robitaille.

Arthur was best known for his sense of...

Dec 24, 2023

Joan Michele (nee) Ryan Croncich, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 24, 2023, at Superior Residences in Clermont, FL. Born February 8, 1927 to parents Harold Ryan and Loretta Doolin Ryan in Litchfield, IL, she was predeceased by her brothers Mike Ryan, Frank Ryan, Harold (Hoot) Ryan, Bud Doolin and sister, Eileen Ryan Sheppard. She...

Dec 24, 2023

Leroy "Lee" Abraham, born on September 17th, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2023 in Florida. Lee was born in Silver Stream Fyzabad, Trinidad. Throughout his childhood and young adulthood, Lee built a strong connection to his Christian faith. After graduating from seminary school, he served his local community as a Sunday School teacher. Additionally, he worked in...

Dec 23, 2023

Victoria E. Byrd, "Vicky", 68, passed away Saturday Dec. 23, 2023, after battling a six month illness. Vicky, who was born in Akron, Ohio lived most of her adult life in the Akron area and is a graduate of Mogadore High school. In 2004 she moved along with her parents to Clermont, Florida and lived there until...

Dec 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Aie Kyung Richardson Aie Kyung Richardson, born on May 18, 1949, in Seoul, South Korea, passed away on December 22, 2023, following a sudden cardiac event. Aie married Robert "Bob" Richardson, on June 1st, 1973. She is survived by her sister Mi Kyung Dong, her two children Kimberly and Benjamin Richardson, and her...

Dec 20, 2023

Amado Alcalde Bernardo, born on March 12, 1944, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 at the Mike Conley House in Clermont, FL. Born and raised in Parian, Calamba Laguna Philippines, Amado graduated from MIT (the Mapua Institute of Technology) with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. It was during that time that he met his...

Dec 20, 2023

John Arruda, 90, of Clermont, FL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Claudette (Michaud) Arruda. John was born in Fall River, MA, son of the late John and Marie (Monis) Arruda.  He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict from 1950 to...

Dec 18, 2023

ADAM RAYMOND LICHTI

Adam was born April 8, 1987 at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Ms.

Adam spent his early years in Pavilion and Warsaw, NY until moving to Clermont, FL in 1994.

Adam found his love of agriculture as a child while living...

Dec 18, 2023

Lourdes Maria Pou, 70, of Clermont, FL passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.

A graveside service will be held Friday, December 29, 2023, 10am, at Greenwood Cemetery in Groveland.

Dec 15, 2023

Willard Douglas (Doug) Kennedy passed away December 15, 2023, with family by his side.  He was born March 5, 1934, in Tifton, Georgia.  Parents Joseph and Bernice Hood Kennedy predeceased him as did brother Travis.  He leaves his wife of 65 years, Alice, and son Cecil.

His younger years were spent in Ocklawaha,...

Dec 14, 2023

Joan Virginia Rugg "GahGah", passed away peacefully surrounded by her peeps on Thursday December 14th, 2023. She was born in Chicago Illinois. Joan was the sweetest most loving sister, mother, friend, and grandmother. She loved to create amazing works of art. She would sketch her loved ones and paint beautiful portraits. She was a lover of music....

Dec 14, 2023

Pablo (Paul) Jose' Seco passed from this life to eternity on December 14, 2023. Paul was born on March 12, 1973, in Annapolis, Maryland. At the age of six, he and his family moved to Virginia where he lived until his move to Florida in July 2004. Paul is survived by Nancy Winter, his soul mate; his...

Dec 9, 2023

Harriet Walsh passed away on December 9, 2023 at South Lake Hospital.  She is survived by her loving husband Dennis of 44 years, her brothers Bill and Scott and a host of nieces and nephews.

Harriet was born on February 11, 1953 in Abington, Pennsylvania.  Harriet and Dennis moved to Florida from Langhorne,...

Dec 8, 2023

Kerry Lee Kohler, 77, of Groveland, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024, 10:30am at Living Hope Church. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery at 1:30pm

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Dec 7, 2023

Roy Richard Roberts Jr. (Rick) passed away on December 7th, 2023.  He was a beloved husband, son, father, brother, papa, uncle, cousin and friend. He leaves behind the legacy of living life to the fullest and dedicating his life to his family. His warm heart and soul will be missed by many. Rick was born on August...

Dec 7, 2023

William Richard McGuire (Bill) was born on April 26, 1947, in Orlando, Florida, (before there was a hospital in Clermont) to John and Rita McGuire. Bill grew up in Clermont, where he lived his entire life.  He graduated from Clermont High School, Class of 1965, where Bill played all four sports (football, basketball, baseball and track). As...

Dec 7, 2023

Known as Robert, Bob, Bobby, Wilbur, Captain, Neighbor, Big Daddy & Ten Foot Six, Bob lived a brief but action packed life full of family, friends, animals & laughter. He was born & raised in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. He built his first home in Deptford, New Jersey to raise his family & moved to Mullica Hill, New...

Dec 6, 2023

Sandra Elnor Simms "Sandy" of Clermont FL passed away surrounded by her family the morning of December 6, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born November 23, 1942, to Ernest and Elnor Wright in Baltimore, MD.

Sandy loved traveling, crafting, her cats and spending time with...