OBITUARIES

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...

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...