OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 4, 2023

Phyllis Adele Bradford Hirtzel, born on December 24, 1935, passed away peacefully at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont Florida on December 4, 2023. Phyllis was born in Marion, Indiana, seventh of eight siblings. She met and married Lewis S. Hirtzel Jr. in January 1953. Phyllis was mainly a stay-at-home mother and Navy wife, but also worked...

Dec 3, 2023

Helen Louise (Robinson) Drum passed away on December 3, 2023, at 87 years of age in Clermont, Florida. Born on December 24, 1935, to Thompson and Bertha (Dunning) Robinson, Helen had a life filled with love, joy, and a deep devotion to her family.

Helen is preceded in death by her loving husband...

Dec 1, 2023

THOMAS JOE HARRELL

August 11, 1949 – December 1, 2023

Thomas Joe Harrell of Clermont, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023, following a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tom was born on August 11, 1949, in Niles, Michigan, the third of four sons of...

Dec 1, 2023

Julie Marie Hibjan, born on August 19, 1952, in Ashtabula, Ohio, peacefully departed this world on December 1, 2023, in Clermont, Florida. Surrounded by the love of her family, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth and joy.

Julie, along with her late husband and soulmate, David Hibjan, created a lifetogether in North...

Nov 29, 2023

Dennis C Holton, father, consultant, and semi-professional hand warmer, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2023, at the age of 74.

Dennis was born on September 3, 1949, in Waukesha WI to father Harvard Holton and mother Aldona Holton. He had a successful early career in sales first working for ITech where he...

Nov 28, 2023

Sara Jane Guffey passed away on November 28, 2023, in Ocoee, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, William (Bill) H. Guffey in 2016.

Jane was born in Metcalf, Illinois on April 4, 1933.  Daughter of Ermel (Watson) Kelley and Leo Dale Kelley.  Jane graduated high school in...

Nov 27, 2023

Leticia Estelle Dennis

Leticia Estelle Dennis, resident of Clermont, Florida, passed peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 45. She was a beloved wife and mother of three children that she adored.  She had a radiant smile and laughter that filled the room, and she brought joy to all who...

Nov 27, 2023

Pedro Pascual Rodriguez, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on November 27, 2023, at The Mike Conley Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont, Florida. He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on April 19, 1929. Pedro was a devoted caregiver for his family and touched the lives of many with his...

Nov 24, 2023

Edgar Hernandez, resident of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 53. He was a beloved father of two boys that he adored. He always had a smile on his face and was the funniest person in the room, always making everyone laugh.

Edgar was born in...

Nov 20, 2023

Vivian E. Doto, 95, of Ocoee, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023.  She was born March 26, 1928 in Milan, GA, to the late Morris and Eldora Nancy Bowen.

Vivian is survived by her daughter, Linda Smith; son-in-law, Bill Smith; daughter-in-law, Sue Doto; and her brother, Rudy Bowen.  In addition to her parents,...

Nov 20, 2023

Jason Emery Geiger

February 24, 1977 – November 20, 2023

Jason was a life long resident of Clermont.  He graduated from South Lake High School in 1995 where he began his trade in heating and air conditioning work.  He was the owner of Jason Geiger Professional Services.  He loved...

Nov 20, 2023

Phillip "Jeffrey" Ladd, born in Montpelier, VT on January 7, 1943, passed away peacefully at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL on November, 20 2023.

Jeff grew up in Worcester, VT with his parents Wendell and Lucia (Thorington) Ladd.  He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960 and then from Ricker College...

Nov 20, 2023

Elaine W. Vick

Elaine Williford "Buggy" Vick, 90, of Winter Garden, FL passed away surrounded by her family the evening of November 20, 2023.

Born January 18, 1933, in Tampa, FL to David Wilbert "DW" Williford and Nana Reece Williford, Elaine resided in Linden, FL along with her siblings...

Nov 18, 2023

Elizabeth (Beth) Holly Kulow born May 17, 1959, to parents Anthony and Carole Greco, passed away November 18, 2023 after a 16-year battle with cancer at her home with her loving husband Michael Kulow, her sisters Karen and Janice and her nieces Amanda and Jessica at her side.

Elizabeth graduated from Oak Ridge...

Nov 18, 2023

Eric John Young, 63, lived in Polk City, Florida. He was originally from Chazy, NY.

Eric is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia Young, his two children, his son Joshua Dale Young (Polk City, FL), his daughter, Emma Young Murphy, his son-in-law Timothy Colin Murphy (Lakeland, FL) and his sisters, Wendy...

Nov 16, 2023

Waldemar (Wally) Otto Herda, 93, passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2023 in Clermont Florida. Wally was a retired carpenter and Korean war veteran born in Chicago Illinois. He is survived by his son, LaVerne Herda, daughter, Mary Ann Foster, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Remembered fondly he will be dearly missed!

Nov 11, 2023

Beth Lynn Wilkinson, 58, of Clermont, Fl passed away unexpectedly at home in the early hours of Saturday 11/11/2023. Beth was born in Orlando, FL daughter of Glenn and Margaret Callin. She was a life long resident of Florida were she worked as an area manager in costuming at Disney just hitting her 40 years earlier this...