OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2023

Cesar A. Alfonzo Ramirez, 49, of Groveland, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, at South Lake Hospital.

God has called you My most precious Complement of Life is Beautiful, an Intelligent, Romantic, Elegant, Incomparable, Authentic man, A bit of Grumpy, Brave and Noble and Loyal Heart, Friend, Husband, My Love Project, Happy Father...

Jan 15, 2023

William Norval Brown died peacefully on January 15, 2023 at the age of 97. Norval was born May 11, 1925 in Fountain City, Indiana. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and spent over 40 years in public education as a teacher, coach, principal, and Lake County schools district office administrator.

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Jan 14, 2023

Patricia Ann Staples McNabb, 69, born December 9, 1953 passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Patty of Clermont, Florida was born in Orlando, to James E. Staples and Dorthy Glynn Dollins Jones Staples. She fully enjoyed water activities in the many bodies of water throughout the state. Pat enjoyed traveling...

Jan 14, 2023

Sharon S. Ascherman, 76. of Clermont, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her residence.

A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 11am, at Green Pond Cemetery, 5995 Green Pond Church Road, Polk City, FL  33868.

Jan 13, 2023

Duaine A. Becker, 75, of Clermont Florida passed away at home on Friday January 13th, 2023. He was born on August 27th, 1947, in Chicago Illinois, son of Ervin and Eleanore (Nadratowski) Becker. Duaine went to Bowen High School in Chicago, enjoying baseball & swimming.  He eventually received his GED. He and his loving wife of 51 years, Sandra, moved...

Jan 13, 2023

Joyce "Joy" Denise Bartlett went home to Jesus on January 13, 2023. Joy was born on July 21, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee and the family moved to Florida in 1964 where they remained. She worked at Hamilton Doll Company where she loved to spoil all her children and nieces with the beautiful dolls that most still own...

Jan 12, 2023

Carol Mellon passed peacefully Thursday morning, January 12, 2023, in Clermont, Florida. She was 86.

Born Carol Jean Griffin to Herbert and Myrtle in Toledo, Ohio, Carol grew up in a loving family. She attended Waite High School and was editor of school newspaper The Sizzle, setting a foundation for service, good communication,...

Jan 12, 2023

Cupo, John J. 75 of Clermont, FL on January 12, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Eileen for 53 years. John was a loving father of John Jr. and his wife Jennifer, and Jeffrey and his husband Cullan; cherished grandfather of Devin and Tyler; dear brother of Carmela (Honey) and her husband John (Jack). He was...

Jan 11, 2023

Wilma Christine Alston, also known as Christine, Chris or Pooky by her southern relatives, was born on February 3, 1930 to the late Callie and John Wilson of Burlington, North Carolina.  She was the youngest of four children and left this earthly realm peacefully at home in her sleep.

Christine spent her life...

Jan 8, 2023

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, David (Dave) Andrew Litz passed away in Clermont, FL, at the age of 89. Dave was born in Munhall, PA, on June 25th, 1933.  After graduating from Munhall High School in 1951, he began his life's work as a carpenter and later as a General Contractor and Sole Business Owner.

Jan 7, 2023

Inez Freitas, of Groveland, FL. (formerly Fredonia, NY.) was born April 7, 1941, in Dunkirk, New York as the daughter of late James and Maria Nunes Freitas of Madeira Island, Portugal and New York, USA. She passed away at home on January 7, 2023.

Inez worked as a...

Jan 7, 2023

ESTHER MARIE EATON, 100, of Ocoee, died Saturday, Jan. 7. Born in Lily, Ky., she moved to Clermont in 1946. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clermont. She was an Auxiliary member of the VFW and American Legion. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Oliver Barker and Sylvania Elizabeth Barker,...

Jan 6, 2023

Carolyn Ann Doran, age 80, went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 6, 2023 surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on January 20,1942 in Kingsport TN. Carolyn married her most cherished friend, and childhood sweetheart, Bill Doran December 22, 1957. They just celebrated 65 years of marriage and a beautiful life together. Carolyn loved her family....

Jan 5, 2023

James Kealoha Makanui, 62, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.

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Jan 2, 2023

Ronald Paquette passed away Monday, Jan 2, 2023.  He was born to Maurice and Celina Paquette on May 12, 1941, their eldest born and only son.  They were a very close family.  Ron lived in Manchester NH, and moved to Clermont Florida in 2015

He was a devoted husband to Sally. The two...

Jan 1, 2023

Sindy Denise Harrington was a caring, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on January 1, 2023 at age 62.

She was born to Waymon and Sybil Harrington on July 23, 1960 in Orlando,Florida. She has three loving children whom she is so proud of named Charles "Derick" and Jamie...

Dec 30, 2022

Rafael Salazar, Jr., 20, of Mascotte, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.  He was born August 26, 2002, in Leesburg, FL to Rafael Salazar Velasco and Adelicia Magana Perez.

A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 11, 11am, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Groveland. The...

Dec 30, 2022

John "Mike" Jones, 74 of Clermont Florida, passed away December 30th, 2022 with his loving wife Johanna Jones by his side. He was born April 2, 1948 in Utica, NY to John Jones and Ester Campbell. As a graduate of Whitesboro High School, Mike joined the United States Air Force on January 26th, 1968 and began his...

Dec 30, 2022

Gloria Pilar Beguiristain, age 91, a resident of Montverde, FL peacefully went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022. She was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.

Gloria was the youngest of three children born to Arturo Beguiristain Aleman and Carmen Goyena Beguiristain on April 29, 1931 in...

Dec 29, 2022

Eleanor "Ellie" Joan Fink August 11, 1935-December 29, 2022 Eleanor Joan passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022. A longtime resident of Florida including Hialeah, Miami Lakes and Clermont, Eleanor was born in New Jersey to Lillian and Judson Fink. She was raised in Union, New Jersey and graduated from Union High School in 1953 where she was an active...