Our Obituaries
Arturo Ching, Jr.
March 21, 1990 - May 17, 2013
Arturo R. Ching, Jr., "Chichi," 23, of Clermont passed away on May 17, 2013. He was born in Bronx, New York and came to Clermont in 1998 from New York. Chichi was fun, full of life, and always surrounded by lifelong friends. He loved skateboarding, video games, and his dog, Baby.
He is survived by his mother: Giovanna Ching, grandmother Milagros Ching, uncle Arthur Ching, aunt Jacklyn Ching,...
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Lisa Maria Valencia
April 12, 1966 - April 13, 2013
Lisa Valencia, survived by her loving husband; Juan Valencia, Daughter; Dyandra Valencia, Sons; Giovanni, Gino Valencia, Mom; Olga Alvarez, Stepfather; Lilio Alvarez, Brothers; David Torres, Tommy Torres, Luis Torres, Enzo Armella, nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. Lisa Valencia, Mi gordita linda, your eyes, your smile, your heart, your goodness, your humility. Young fighter full of...
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Dorothy Irene Schroeder Grunow
April 23, 1925 - March 29, 2013
Dorothy (Dot) Grunow was born in Detroit, Michigan to the Reverend Emil and Helen Schroeder, where she grew up with one brother, Armin, and three sisters, Ruth, Elsie and Marion. She experienced her Easter early this year by peacefully joining her risen Lord and Savior Jesus in heaven on Good Friday morning at the Lutheran Haven Nursing Home.
Dorothy, "gift of God," was truly a beloved gift...
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James K Cumbo
November 20, 1960 - March 28, 2013
James Cumbo, 52, of Montverde passed away March 28, 2013 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Born in Houston, TX, he moved to the area 37 years ago from Kentucky. He was employed as a fork lift operator at The Scotts Company in Groveland. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
James is predeceased by his sister, Teresa Cumbo. Survived by his wife, Paul Cumbo of Montverde; one son,...
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Dorothy Lee Hoskinson
October 3, 1939 - March 27, 2013
Dorothy Lee Hoskinson of Clermont, died Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, at the age of 73.
Born in Ferndale, Michigan, the youngest of three daughters, to Michael "Mack" C. and Rita E. Paquette.
Dorothy moved to Clermont in June of 1957 following graduation, and married her husband Jerry E. Hoskinson, in November of that year.
During her early years in Clermont, she had been an employee at Rambo's...
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George Thomas Novak, Jr.
September 19, 1932 - March 27, 2013
George T. Novak, 80, of Clermont, FL passed away March 27, 2013 at Mike Conley Hospice House. He was born in Cleveland, OH, moving to the area seven years ago from Palm Coast, FL.
Although George was raised in the Catholic Church, he loved attending any church where his son, Tommy, was pastoring. George enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a teenager, and served on destroyer leader U.S.S. Mitscher...
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Von Misamore
September 9, 1927 - March 15, 2013
VON DALE MISAMORE
Von Dale Misamore, 85, of Clermont, Florida, died at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida on March 15, 2013.
He was born in a house in Van Buren, Ohio in 1927 to the late Floren Orlo Misamore and Iva Belle Misamore. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kelvern Odel, who was killed during World War II. He was a graduate of Findlay High School in Findlay, Ohio and...
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Dorothea "Doris" Denton
May 19, 1925 - March 8, 2013
Dorothea S. "Doris" Denton, 87, of Clermont passed away March 8, 2013 at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville. She was born on May 19, 1925 in Boppard, Germany, moving to Lake County in 2006 from Woodlands, TX. Doris enjoyed reading, playing bridge and spending time with her dog, Gizmo.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Billy H. Denton in 1996. She is survived by her daughter...
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Willis J. Shaddix
January 2, 1928 - March 6, 2013
Col. Willis J. Shaddix USAF (Ret), 85, of Clermont, FL passed away March 6, 2013 at South Lake Hospital, Clermont. Born in Sweetwater, TX, he moved to Clermont five years ago from Oklahoma. He retired from the Air Force after 27 years of service and was President of Northrop in Lawton, OK for 20 years.
Col. Shaddix is survived by his wife of 16 years, Carmen Duvall; children Cynthia Shaddix,...
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Roger Steven Cox
February 3, 1948 - February 12, 2013
Roger Steven Cox, 65, of Brooksville, FL passed away February 12, 2013 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Born in Washington, DC, he lived in Spotsylvania, VA before he and his wife relocated to Florida 15 years ago. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, enjoyed NASCAR racing, camping and spending time with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Cox is survived by his loving wife...
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William Grady Clements
February 21, 1925 - February 12, 2013
William G. Clements, 83, of Groveland passed away February 12, 2013 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. He was born in Kingston, AL on February 21, 1925.
William is survived by his wife, Martha Clements of Groveland; sons Clayton Clements of Groveland, Marvin Clements of Groveland and Frank Clements of South Haven, MI; stepson Jorge Mazariegos of Bushnell; sisters Patsy Clements and Sybil...
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Debra Janet Coffin
April 1, 1959 - February 11, 2013
Debra Janet Coffin, 53, of Killarney, FL passed away February 11, 2013 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont. Debra served in the U.S. Air Force, and previously was employed as a bus driver for Manatee County Schools, Manatee County Area Transit, and Lake County Transit. She was an animal lover, enjoyed fishing and was an active member of her community. She was always available to help anyone in...
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Joshua Michael Gale
January 25, 2013
Joshua Michael Gale, age 21 of Clermont, Florida, passed away January 25, 2013. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa and came here 10 years ago. He was predeceased by his Grandfather, Walter Gale, Grandmother, Beverly Gale and Great Aunt, Isabelle Cairns. Joshua graduated from East Ridge High School in 2009. He worked at Hibbett's Sports and loved playing video games. Joshua had enlisted in the...
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Roscoe L. Coss
June 24, 1937 - January 9, 2013
Roscoe L. Coss, 75, of Clermont passed away January 9, 2013 at Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares. He was born in Cherokee, OK and moved to the area in 1987 from Utah. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years as a Master Sergeant having served in Vietnam, Okinawa, Kansas, South Carolina, Aviano, Italy and Utah. He was Baptist by faith and attended Green Pond Baptist Church. He was a...
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John F Lynch, Jr.
November 26, 1934 - January 8, 2013
John Lynch, 78, of Minneola passed away January 8, 2013 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, moving to the area 36 years ago from Bushnell. John retired from the State of Florida after 35 years of employment as a Park Ranger at Lake Louisa State Park. He was Baptist by faith, attending Grand Highway Baptist Church. John is survived by his wife, Shirley Lynch,...
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Robert Moore Garrett
September 10, 1927 - December 17, 2012
Robert Moore Garrett, 85, of Winter Garden, FL passed away December 17, 2012 at Golden Pond Communities Assisted Living in Winter Garden. He was born September 10, 1927 in Spartanburg, SC, moving to the area in 2007 from Davenport, FL. He was retired after 25 years of serving the Lord as a United Methodist minister.
Robert is predeceased by his wife of 34 years, Marion Garrett. Surviving are...
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Sylvia Marie Ashworth
September 6, 1932 - December 15, 2012
Sylvia M. Ashworth, 80, of Minneola passed away December 15, 2012 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. She was born in West Virginia, moving to Lake County 25 years ago from Ohio. She is survived by her husband Brunson (Bud) of Minneola, six children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Joshua "White Boy" Waldron
February 7, 1991 - December 12, 2012
Joshua "White Boy" Waldron, 21, of Clermont passed away December 12, 2012. He was born in Oswego, NY and moved to the area in 1997. He was a graduate of East Ridge High School in Clermont.
Joshua is survived by two children Dasan Waldron of Clermont and Christian Johnson of Tampa, his mother; Tina Hobson of Clermont, sisters Erika O'Riley of Clermont and Jodi Waldron of Syracuse, NY, brother...
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Marva Patricia Elaine Woon (Tillock)
April 20, 1947 - December 1, 2012
Marva Elaine Woon was born on 20th April 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica. She moved to England in her childhood, where she married and had her children. She moved to the US over 30 years ago, settling in New York where she worked as a legal secretary. Marva dedicated her life to The Lord and had a passion to spread the gospel. She was a great woman of faith.
She battled lung cancer, multiple...
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Henry C. Membhard
February 26, 1926 - November 20, 2012
Henry C. Membhard (Uncle Tunny) was born on February 26, 1926 to the late Alice Membhard and Samuel Clarke. He was born in Cuba and is the third child of four children.
He migrated to Jamaica, West Indies at age 5 with his father, older brother and sister, attended school and studied hard. He graduated from High School. He worked in Jamaica for a few years then revisited Cuba with his...
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Emmanuel Messiah Swamy
May 8, 2011 - October 28, 2012
Emanuel Messiah Swamy, 17 months, of Minneola, FL went home to meet the Lord on October 28, 2012. He is survived by his loving parents, Dennis Swamy and Shaffena Yacoob, his sister Diana Swamy and his brother Samuel Swamy and numerous other loving family and friends.
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Joyce Reid Rosich
August 25, 1933 - October 28, 2012
Joyce Reid Rosich was born in Jasper, Alabama to Robert Claude and Geneva Reid on August 25, 1933. She died on October 28, 2012 at her home in Clermont, Florida, after a courageous seven year battle with lung cancer.
Joyce spent her childhood years in Jasper, AL and lived in Michigan and Arkansas. She was member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and part-time model prior to meeting John. They...
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Bernice C. "Lovie" Proulx
October 4, 1926 - October 15, 2012
Bernice C. "Lovie" Proulx, 86, of Clermont, FL passed away October 15, 2012. Born in Providence, RI, she moved to the area in 1989 from Warwick, RI. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont.
Bernice is survived by her loving husband, Louis, of Clermont, her son, Louis, Jr. (Kim) of Clermont, her daughter, Kathie (Rich) Ford of St. Cloud, grandchildren Mark Sweeney and...
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Joseph John Scozzaro
December 11, 1964 - September 18, 2012
Joseph John Scozzaro, 47, passed away September 18, 2012 at his home in Clermont, FL. He was born December 11, 1964 in Brooklyn, NY, moving to Florida eleven years ago from Staten Island, NY. Joseph enjoyed cars, animals and spending time with his family.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Victoria Scozzaro of Mascotte, FL, his son, Joseph S. Scozzaro of Clermont, FL, granddaughter Aaliyah...
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Helen Janet Tyler
November 3, 1940 - September 2, 2012
Helen Janet Tyler, 71, of Clermont, FL passed away September 2, 2012. She was born in Woodbury, NJ, moving to Clermont four months ago. Helen retired from Comar/Phoenix Glass Company after working there for fifteen years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, watching TV and reading murder mysteries, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.
Helen is survived by her three sons,...
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Ruth Nygreen Cash
April 14, 1927 - August 29, 2012
Ruth Nygreen Cash, 85, of Clermont, FL passed away August 29, 2012 quietly at home under the loving care of her family. Ruth was born April 14, 1927 in Bellingham, Washington, moving to Clermont ten years ago from Salinas, California, where she previously retired as an x-ray technician at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. Ruth had a special interest in lighthouses, and enjoyed visiting and...
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Art Heyman
June 24, 1941 - August 27, 2012
Arthur B. "Art" Heyman, 71, of Groveland, Florida, Duke University legend, a three-time All-American in the early 1960's and captain of the Blue Devils' first Final Four club, passed away August 27, 2012 in Clermont, Florida.
Art was born June 24, 1941 in New York. After attending Oceanside High School, the 6'5" guard/forward was heavily recruited by many schools, but signed to play for the...
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Margaret P. Strickland
January 30, 1944 - August 2, 2012
Margaret P. Strickland, 68, of Mascotte, FL passed away on August 2, 2012 under the loving care her family and hospice. Margaret was born January 30, 1944 in Makawao, Hawaii, moving to Mascotte in 1984 from Winter Garden, FL. She retired from Orange County after 35 years with Clerk of Courts Office in Ocoee, and was a member of Glad Tidings Church of God in Ocoee
She is survived by two sons,...
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Rolf John Cappelmann
August 17, 1942 - August 1, 2012
Rolf John Cappelmann, 69, of Groveland, passed away August 1, 2012 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont. Rolf was born in Brooklyn, NY, moving to Groveland 8 years ago from Poinciana, FL. He was employed in the Security Department at Walt Disney World in Orlando for 15 years, and is also the past owner of Team 2 Designs in Pompano Beach, FL. He had a great interest in anything to do with...
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Michael W. Flynn
July 24, 1966 - July 16, 2012
Michael W. Flynn, 45, of Davenport, Iowa passed away July 16, 2012 in Clermont, Florida after a long illness. Michael was born July 24, 1966 in Beverly, Massachusetts and resided in Iowa since 1992. He formerly was a Robotic Engineer for John Deere in Moline, Illinois, and was an avid hunter, gun enthusiast and enjoyed building computers.
Michael was the loving son of Michael and Joan Flynn...
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Dorila Carrion
October 12, 1915 - July 15, 2012
Dorila Carrion, 96, of Groveland, passed away July 15, 2012.
She is survived by her daughter, Ana Rodriguez, of Groveland, her son, Kleber Segovia of Ecuador, one sister, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
A Gathering In Memory will be held on Wednesday, July 18th from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Clermont Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 19th beginning at 12:30 p.m....
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Phyllis M Dubois
March 30, 1921 - July 11, 2012
Phyllis M. Dubois, 91, of Clermont passed away July 11, 2012. She was born in Canada, moving to Florida 10 years ago from North Carolina.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter Sue (Ted) Libernini of Clermont, her son, Jeffrey Dubois, of Dania Beach, her brother, Ronald A. (Joan) Davis of Port Charlotte, 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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Patricia Ann Brazee
September 18, 1957 - July 8, 2012
Patricia Ann Brazee, 54, of Siver Springs, FL passed away at her home July 8, 2012. Patricia was born September 18, 1957 in Baltimore, MD. She is survived by her son, Robert D. Williams, Jr. of Apopka.
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Edith Carr
October 30, 1917 - July 3, 2012
Edith Carr, 94, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away July 3, 2012 at Vitas Hospice in Winter Park, FL. Edith is survived by her daughter, Donna Carr King, of Orlando, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Edith was predeceased by her former husband, John Daniel Carr, and her daughter Joan Carr Jones-Kunkel.
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Mark O'Donnell
March 13, 1937 - June 29, 2012
O'Donnell, Mark E., Jr., 75, of Davenport passed away on June 29, 2012, at Heart of Florida Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia and came to Florida 8 years ago. He was Catholic by faith and retired after 30 years from Fidelity Bank. He enjoyed sports very much and worked part-time for the Philadelphia Philly's for 40 years. Mark also worked for a short time with the Flyers and Eagles.
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Mark A. Wireman
May 22, 1963 - June 28, 2012
Mark A. Wireman, 49, of Leesburg, FL passed away June 28, 2012 at The Villages Hospice House. Mr. Wireman was a graduate of West Orange High School in Winter Garden, FL.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Victor Wireman, Sr. in 1986.
Mark is survived by his wife, Rhoda Jordan Wireman, of Leesburg, his mother, Maureen Wireman of Arlington, TX, two brothers, Victor (Donna) Wireman, Jr...
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Eleanor Claire Colvin
November 2, 1923 - June 27, 2012
Eleanor Claire Colvin, 88, of Minneola, FL passed away June 27, 2012 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL. Eleanor was born on November 2, 1923 in Providence, RI, moving to Florida in 1980 from Connecticut.
Eleanor worked various jobs in the nursing industry during her career, but was most proud of serving in the U.S. Army as a nurse during World War II.
Eleanor is survived by...
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April Dawn LaClair
August 21, 1969 - June 21, 2012
April Dawn LaClair, 42, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Florida Hospital in Orlando after a long illness. April was born August 21, 1969 in Flint, MI to Mary and Harry Petty. She attended Atherton Elementary and High School in Flint and was employed as Quality Control Manager for an auto parts factory for 18 years, moving to Florida four years ago.
She is...
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Leon Ralph Ward
May 6, 1938 - June 5, 2012
Leon Ralph Ward was born on May 6th, 1938 in Georgetown, Guyana, to the late Violet Edith Ward and Leon Ralph, the third of five children. At the age of 29 he fell in love and married his first love, Doreen Cushman Ward, on October 22, 1966. This union produced four children, Curtis Roger Ward, the late Otis Ralph Ward, Donnet A. Ward-Jeune and Odetta D. Ward. Leon was a wonderful and loving...
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Felicitas G. Ramirez
June 2, 2012
Felicitas G. Ramirez, 78, of Groveland passed away on June 2, 2012, at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was Catholic by faith and attended Santo Toribio Romo Catholic Church in Groveland.
She is predeceased by her husband, Rosendo Ramirez Sr.; her daughter: Linda; 2 sons: Rosendo Jr and Gaspar Pena. She is survived by her 11 children: Rene Pena of Mascotte, FL; Ramon Pena of NC; Ada...
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Thelma Lord
May 31, 2012
Thelma Lord, 49, of Alma, Georgia (formerly of Clermont) passed away on May 31, 2012, in Jacksonville. She is predeceased by her father, Earl Lord and her brother, Ricky Lord. She is survived by 3 children: John McKenna of MI; Stephanie and Brandon Psotka, both of MI; her mother: Christine Lord of Clermont, FL; Sister: Glenda Barber (Billy) of Alma, GA; Brother: Tony Lord (Juli) of Alma, GA;...
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Grace F Tomblin
December 6, 1916 - April 28, 2012
Grace F. Tomblin, 95, of Clermont, Florida passed away April 28, 2012. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has been a resident of Florida since 1966. Grace worked in the entertainment industry at Lake Winnepesaukah for 26 years with her husband, Thomas, whom predeceased her. She is survived by her son, Thomas and wife, Gloria Tomblin of Clermont, Florida daughter, Joan Thompson and...
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Robert "Bob" Warnett
July 26, 1956 - April 21, 2012
Robert "Bob" Warnett, 55, passed away April 21, 2012 at his home in Clermont, FL. He was born in Newark, NJ, moving to Florida nine years ago. Bob was employed as a food server at Whispering Canyon at Walt Disney World, and was previously employed at the Showboat Hotel and Casino in New Jersey. Bob was Christian by faith, a motorcycle enthusiast and volunteered his time by raising funds for...
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Donald R. Wedge
August 13, 1929 - April 20, 2012
Donald R. Wedge, 82 of Clermont passed away April 20, 2012.
He was born August 13, 1929 in Carey, Ohio and came here in 1997 from Troy, Ohio.
Donald was Catholic by faith and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion, and Ohio Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame, was a major college referee for football and...
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Edward F. Chamberlin, Jr.
October 27, 1939 - April 1, 2012
Edward F. Chamberlin, Jr., 72 of Clermont, FL passed away April 1, 2012. Edward was born October 27, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island, moving to Florida from Coventry, RI in 1994. He was a member of the Air Force, the Air Force National Guard and worked in civil service for the National Guard. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Coventry, RI., and worked for E.R. Hutchinson Display for over 20...
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Roger Dale Meadows
February 12, 1952 - April 1, 2012
Roger Dale Meadows, 60, of Clermont, Fl, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on February 12, 1952, moving to Florida 38 years ago.
Roger graduated from Nettleton High School where he was active in football, track and basketball. He went on to study theology at Lee College, and later served as an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God for over 35 years of his...
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Ramon Rodriguez
February 20, 1957 - March 30, 2012
Ramon Rodriguez, 55, of Clermont passed away Friday, March 30 at Orlando Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Puerto Rico, where he worked as a police officer, before moving to Florida 22 years ago. Ramon loved fishing and sports, music and dancing, and was always the life of the party, having a special way of making everyone feel welcome.
Ramon was a loving, caring...
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Delma Jenny
April 1, 1930 - March 29, 2012
Delma Jenny, 82 of Orlando passed away March 29, 2012. She was born in Big Spring, Texas and came to Florida in 1963.
She retired with Barnett Bank where she worked as a Bank Teller, she enjoyed working outside, tending to her flowers, was a happy homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking and offering her delicious goods to workers, church and neighbor friends to enjoy. Delma could make do with...
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Samuel " Sam" T. Flanagan
September 25, 1940 - March 9, 2012
Samuel T. Flanagan, "Sam" 71 of Davenport, Florida passed away on March 9, 2012 at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and came to Florida 8 years ago from Levittown, Pennsylvania with his soul mate and best friend of over 50 years, his loving wife Pat. Sam was Catholic by faith and a Veteran of the United States Army, and retired after many years...
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Gwendolyn D. Giordano
January 29, 1951 - February 16, 2012
Gwendolyn Giordano, 61 of Davenport, Florida passed away February 16, 2012.
She served and retired after 21 years of service with the Air Force as a Master SGT and a Civil Service Protocol Officer.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Giordano of 41 years; 2 sons, Anthony Giordano of
Davenport, FL., and Nicholas Giordano and his wife Kelly of Orlando, FL.; mother, Jewel Cannon of
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Eddy Gonzalez-Castro
April 3, 1932 - February 15, 2012
Eddy Gonzalez-Castro, Sergeant Major (SGM), US Army (ret), 79 of Kissimmee, after a lengthy brave battle with cancer, Gonzalez went to be "with the Lord" in Orlando, Florida.
Born April 3, 1932 in barrio Campo Rico, Canovanas, Puerto Rico, to the late Beinvenido Gonzalez-Castro and Fabiana Castro Dones from Canovanas, Puerto Rico.
Sergeant Major, Gonzalez was a Combat Veteran of the Korean...
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Jacqueline Jo Guerrero-Trevino
December 20, 1985 - February 5, 2012
In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Jo Lizama Guerrero "Jackie Jo", was born on December 20, 1985, died on February 5, 2012. Formerly from Guam, then Orlando and presently of Dade City was called to her eternal rest at the age of 26. Predeceased by her Father, Joseph Castro Guerrero and Maternal Grandparents, Juan Quitugua and Magdalena Agulto Lizama, Paternal Grandparents, Joaquin Cruz and Delfina...
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Jeannette I. Grimm
May 3, 1924 - January 24, 2012
Jeannette I. Grimm, 87 of Clermont passed away January 24, 2012 surrounded by loving family. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and came to Florida 20 years ago. She is predeceased by her loving husband John Grimm. Jeannette is survived by her 2 sons John Grimm & wife Meg; Joel Grimm & wife Marie; 3 daughters June and husband Otmer Evans; Julia and husband Jonathan Nelson; Jane and husband Wally...
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Joanne R. Chuba
November 5, 1937 - January 17, 2012
Mrs. Joanne R. Chuba, age74, died at Home in Clermont, Fl, on Tuesday January17, 2012.
She is survived by sons Joseph Chuba ,Jr of Sunbury, PA; David Chuba of Wareham, MA; Thomas Chuba of St. Petersburg, Fl; daughters Cynthia Saliba of Clermont, Fl; and Caroline Shade of Pahoa, HI; sisters Dorothy Kennedy and Carol Games both of MA; 11 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Joanne was...
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Brett Roberto
November 4, 1969 - January 1, 2012
Brett T. Roberto, 42 of Groveland, Florida, passed away on January 1, 2012 at Orlando Reginal Medical Center. Brett was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend. He was born in Marquette, Michigan and came to Florida 12 years ago from Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a Cracker Barrel Manager. He enjoyed Nascar, pheasant hunting with his father, loved being outdoors and cooking for family and...
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Michael G. Laverghetta
November 22, 1979 - December 24, 2011
Michael George Laverghetta was born on November 22, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed on in Clermont, Florida on December 24, 2011. Michael is survived by his 2 beautiful children, Trent and Kylie, his parents Vincent and Donna Laverghetta and his siblings Andrew, Matthew, Karmyn, and Maria and his Grandmother, Eunice Laverghetta, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Extended...
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Michael Edward Timpner
October 26, 1961 - December 5, 2011
Michael Edward Timpner, 50, was born on October 26, 1961 in Orlando, Florida and died on Monday, December 5, 2011 in Clermont, Florida. Mike devoted his life to God and his family. He was very involved in the community as a business owner, South Lake Feed & Pet for 24 years and coached baseball for the past 8 years. Mike truly had a passion for helping people. Mike is survived by his wife,...
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Helen Harper Evans
July 14, 1939 - November 26, 2011
Helen Harper Evans, 72 of Groveland passed away November 26, 2011 at Mike Conley Hospice House.
She was born in Ocilla, Georgia and came to the area 65 years ago.
Helen is predeceased by her mother, Evelyn Harper Helms.
She is survived by her husband, James G. Evans, daughter, Regina Padgett of Clermont, 2 brothers; LaVaughn Harper and Danny Harper both of Clermont, and 2 grandaughters; Erin...
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Ashley Marie Grennell
September 7, 1985 - November 14, 2011
Ashley Marie Grennell, age 26 years, of Groveland, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 following a long battle with cancer; she was born in Eustis, Florida. Ashley was a very devote catholic, graduated Home School and worked in Property Management for low income families, Ashley also loved to paint. Ashley was predeceased by her father, John Grennell Sr., and brother, Greg...
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Elmo Echemendia
August 13, 1923 - November 14, 2011
Elmo Echemendia, age 88 years, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Quality Health Care; he was born Santiago, Cuba and moved to Clermont from Orlando in 1997. Elmo is predeceased by his loving wife Adelina Eche, Brothers, Luis Echemendia, Alex Echemendia, he is survived by his sons, Elmo A. Echemendia (wife Mirna), Luis Echemendia (wife Yelinee), granddaughter...
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Susan S. Swain
May 29, 1956 - November 13, 2011
Susan S. Swain, age 55 years, of Minneola, Florida, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at South Lake Hospital; she was born in Port Smith, Virginia. Susan is survived by her loving children, David Barden, Alana Swain, Ashley Swain, and Christy Law. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes Clermont Chapel are handling arrangements. For information, call (352)394-8500.
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Armando Paz
April 15, 1914 - November 10, 2011
Armando Paz, age 97, of Clermont, passed away on November 10, 2011. He was born in Tambo, Cauca, Colombia on April 15, 1914 to Eliezer Diaz and Hercilia Paz. He came from Minneapolis to Clermont in July, 2011. Armando will be lovingly remembered by his wife Letica Collazos of Clermont, Florida; daughters, Cidalia Paz of Orlando, Florida, Belinda Paz of Ocoee, Florida, Luz Paz and Daniel Digre...
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Robert M. Day
September 26, 1948 - November 7, 2011
Robert Michael Day, Sr., age 63, of Clermont, Florida passed away November 7, 2011. He was born on September 26, 1948 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Robert was a Christian and enjoyed fishing, trains, and his family. He was an Air Conditioning Technician with Central Florida Air Works, Inc. He was predeceased by his father, Edgar Blaine Day of Eustis, Florida. Robert will be lovingly remembered by...
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Luis C. Rivera
April 12, 1938 - November 5, 2011
Luis C. Rivera, age 73 years, a resident of Clermont, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at South Lake Hospital; he was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, and came here 56 years age from Puerto Rico. Luis was a retired chef from Biase's Restaurant; he worked at Biase's for 38 years, and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Luis is survived by his loving wife, Carmen E. Rivera,...
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Wilma L. Bridges
January 14, 1926 - October 30, 2011
Wilma L. Bridges, age 85 years, a resident of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011; she was born in Auburndale, Florida and was a member of Bay Lake Baptist Church. Wilma is survived by her daughter Reba Bryant, son, Edward Bridges (wife Jennie), grandchildren, Anthony Bryant, Christopher Bryant, Deborah Bryant, Eric Bridges, Matthew Bridges, great grandchildren, Christy,...
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Donald T. Graeff
October 17, 1920 - October 29, 2011
Donald T. Graeff, age 91 years, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at The Bayview Center, Donald was born in Bronx, New York. Donald is survived by his loving wife Dorothea "Dot" Graeff and many other loving relatives.
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Lisa Marie Theobald
January 27, 1991 - October 29, 2011
Lisa Marie Theobald, age 20 years, of Clermont, Florida passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at South Lake Hospital. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Lisa will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Beverly Theobald, of Clermont; father, David Theobald of Clermont; brother Robert Theobald (wife Susan) of Clermont; sisters, Kim Theobald and Kelly Moyer (husband Randy) of Clermont; and nephews...
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Sylvester "Lester" Yam, Jr.
April 7, 1935 - October 27, 2011
Sylvester "Lester" Yam, Jr, age 76 of Eustis, Florida, passed away October 27, 2011 at Florida Hospital Waterman. He was born in Patchogue, New York on April 7, 1935 to Sylvester Yam, Sr. and Christine Aliamo. He came here in 1975. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Kathryn Yam of Eustis, Florida; son, Edward Yam of Eustis, Florida; and daughter, Kathleen Yam of Eustis, Florida. ...
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Heather Dawn Spillane
June 2, 1980 - October 26, 2011
Heather Dawn Spillane, age 31, of Groveland, Florida, passed away 10/26/2011 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hollywood, Florida. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Gary Spillane of Groveland, Florida; daughter, Melissa Spillane of Groveland, Florida; mother and father, James and Shirley O'Neil of Webster, Florida; grandmother, Clara L O'Neil of Leesburg, Florida...
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Jerome Lee Flaugher
December 6, 1948 - October 25, 2011
Jerome Lee Flaugher, age 62 years, of Clermont, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Florida Hospital Orlando, he was born in Richmond, Indiana, he was a proud 30 year Disney Cast Member, he was a member of the Magnolia Point Golf & Billiard Team. Jerome was predeceased by his father Kenneth, and is survived by wife, Sandra, Sons, Sean (wife Amber), Seth, Mother, Martha Lee,...
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Evelyn G. Rininger
November 15, 1918 - October 24, 2011
Evelyn G. Rininger, age 92, of Fort Myers, Florida, and a resident of Clermont, Florida, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011, at Mike Conley Hospice House. Evelyn was born in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her children; Joan Thompson, Janet Arnett, Donald Rininger and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, Clermont Chapel, 352-394-8500.
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Dora A. Messina
August 26, 1938 - October 21, 2011
Dora A. Messina, age 73 years, a native of Roeselare, Belgium and a resident of Clermont, Florida passed away on Friday, October 21, 2011 at South Lake Hospital. Dora was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a former parishioner of Saint Faustina Catholic Church. Dora is survived by: her loving Husband Carmen Charles Messina, Daughters, Lissa Thomas, Michele DeBruno, Brothers,...
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Charles W. Rutherford
June 22, 1933 - October 14, 2011
Charles W. Rutherford, age 78, of Minneola, Florida, passed away October 14, 2011. He will be lovingly remembered by family and friends.
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Donald Gene Johnson
December 28, 1947 - October 10, 2011
Donald Gene Johnson, age 63, of Groveland, Florida, passed away October 10, 2011. He was born in Plant City, Florida on December 28, 1947. He was the oldest of six children. He moved to Groveland 4 years ago from Plant City. He was a member of Union Local 98 out of Tampa, Florida. Donnie (aka Pap-paw) greeted everyone with a big smile, original laugh and a one of a kind personality. He was...
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Clara Lois Daupert
January 1, 1923 - October 5, 2011
Clara Lois Daupert, age 88, of Clermont, Florida passed away October 5, 2011, at the Southeast Volusia Care Center. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 1, 1923 to Thomas Reno and Florence Roach. Clara came to Clermont in 1992 from Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a long time member of the Church of God. She was predeceased by her daughter, Grace Mitton of Mascotte, Florida. Clara...
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Shirley Ann McKelvin
November 11, 1938 - October 3, 2011
Shirley Ann McKelvin, age 72, of Clermont, Florida, passed away at home on October 3, 2011. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on November 11, 1938 to Raymond and Mary Matthews. She came to Florida in 1972 and moved to Clermont in 2002. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her children; Gloria Morse (husband Robert) of Orlando, William Hopkins of Orlando, Corrie Hays of Palm Coast,...
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Shirley Jean D'Ambrosio
December 10, 1961 - October 3, 2011
Shirley Jean D'Ambrosio, age 49, of Clermont, Florida, passed away October 3, 2011 at Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born in Winter Garden, Florida, on December 10, 1961, to Horace Hines and Patricia Pulley. She is predeceased by her brother, Steve Hines of Winter Garden, Florida. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Arthur D'Ambrosio III of Clermont, Florida; sister, Sharon...
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Melissa D. Klein
April 2, 1968 - October 2, 2011
Melissa D. Klein, age 43, of Groveland, Florida, passed away October 2, 2011, at Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and came here ten years ago from Orlando, Florida. Melissa was an aesthetician at South Lake Spa. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Nancy DeVine of Fort Mill, South Carolina; father, Frank J. DeVine of Fort Mill, South Carolina;...
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Richard W. Gaston, Jr.
March 29, 1936 - September 29, 2011
Richard W. Gaston, Jr., age 75, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on September 29, 2011. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He served in the US Army. Richard was a retired teacher and spent most of his career teaching at West Orange High School and Edgewater High School Business Department. Richard enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife and son throughout the United States. ...
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Keiko K. DeVor
March 23, 1926 - September 24, 2011
Mrs. Keiko DeVor, age 85, of Clermont, Florida, passed away September 24, 2011 at Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born in Hachioji, Japan and came here in 1952. Keiko was an overseas telephone operator in Japan during World War II. She is a retired keypunch operator from Superfoods, Inc. of Orlando. She is predeceased by her husband, Claude Lynn DeVor and her son, Claude Edward DeVor. ...
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Guadalupe D. Valdez
August 11, 1938 - September 22, 2011
Guadalupe D. Valdez, age 73 years, of Groveland, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at his residence; he was born in Georgetown, Texas. Guadalupe was predeceased by his parents, Aurelio Valdez, Ramona Valdez, sisters, Rosario Rodriguez, Ventura Escobedo, Bridgette Montalvo, brothers, Aristeo Valdez, Blas Valdez. Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Isabel Valdez, daughters, Leticia...
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Richard Dick Miller
February 21, 1934 - September 20, 2011
Richard "Dick" Miller, age 77, of Clermont, Florida, passed away September 20, 2011. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia and came to Florida 26 years ago via northern Virginia. Dick was a graduate of Wheeling Central High where he was honored as the High School State "Basketball Player of the Year" for two straight years. He also graduated from the University of Wisconsin with AAU All...
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Gloria V. Newbern
July 20, 1942 - September 19, 2011
Gloria V. Newbern, age 69 years, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. She was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Gloria is survived by a host of loving family members.
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Nicholas J. Welch
March 20, 1964 - September 7, 2011
Nicholas J. Welch, age 47, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away September 7, 2011. He was born on March 20, 1964, in Melrose Park, Illinois and moved to Central Florida from there 35 years ago. Nicholas enjoyed going to Shell Island. He loved fishing and spending time with his family. He is predeceased by his stepfather, Don Robertson. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Forbes (husband...
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Phyllis C. Barton
August 24, 1926 - September 2, 2011
Barton, C. Phyllis, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 in Clermont, FL at the age of 85. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 24, 1926 as the daughter of Maynard and Malana Soper. She held various jobs through her life as a jewelry store manager and switchboard operator, before opening the Holiday Travel Trailer Park in 1974 in Keeseville, NY. She moved to Clermont, FL in July, 1998 to...
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Laura T. Oliver
November 7, 1947 - August 31, 2011
Laura T. Oliver, age 63 years, a resident of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center; she was born in San Luis Obispo, California. Laura retired from Advance Auto Parts were she had worked as a manager. She is survived by her loving husband Johnny Oliver of Lakeland, Florida, children, Larry Allen, Jr. of Orlando, Florida, Michael Allen, of...
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Albert Smitty Smith
July 5, 1916 - August 30, 2011
Central Florida Nurseryman, Albert K. Smith, passed away peacefully on August 30 in Clermont, Florida at the age of 95. "Smitty" grew up in Duffee, Mississippi the son of farmers. He lived in Mississippi and Arkansas. He graduated from Decatur Junior College and joined the Air Force in 1934 where he served in communications. He married Marjorie McQuaig of Montverde, Florida at Pine Castle Air...
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Andrew Morris, Jr.
March 26, 1948 - August 29, 2011
Andrew Morris, Jr., 63, of Clermont, passed away August 29, 2011 at Orlando, Florida. He was born March 26, 1948 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Andrew Morris, Sr. and Frances Shannon. He moved to Clermont 8 years ago from Morgantown. He was a graduate of West Virginia University. He was an Army Specialist in the 3rd Armored Division and received the Keith L. Ware Award for broadcast...
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John E. Caudill, Sr.
March 19, 1923 - August 20, 2011
John E. Caudill, 88, of Mascotte passed away August 20, 2011 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. He was born on March, 19, 1923 in Berwind, West Virginia, and moved to Mascotte in 1960 from Ieager, West Virginia. He served in the United States Army during WWII in the 625th Ordnance Ammunition Company. He was a member of the American Legion in Clermont. He is survived by his sons, John E...
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Dennis G. House
March 10, 1936 - August 19, 2011
Dennis G. House, 75, of Fruitland Park passed away August 19, 2011 at The Villages Hospice House. He was born March 10, 1936 in Troy, Michigan, to Melvin John House and Alice Grace Huckett. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Florence House, and other family members and friends. Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes, Groveland Chapel, 352-394-8500.
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Grace M. Mitton
October 2, 1941 - August 19, 2011
Grace M. Mitton, 69, of Mascotte passed away August 19, 2011 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. She was born October 2, 1941 in Clinton, Tennessee and moved to Mascotte in 2004 from Miami. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Gary E. Mitton of Mascotte, Florida; her mother, Clara Daupert of Port Orange; her son, Jeffrey Snell; her daughter, Doris Dale of Groveland, Florida; her...
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Carment C. Torres
February 11, 1927 - August 16, 2011
Carmen Torres, 84, of Clermont, passed away August 16, 2011 at Mike Conley Hospice House. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on February 11, 1927 to Antonio Cruz and Francisca Gomez Cruz. She moved to Florida in 1974 and became a Clermont resident in 1991. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Apopka, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herminio Torres, Sr.; her...
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Drury deGraffenreid Rambo, Jr.
October 3, 1921 - August 9, 2011
Drury deGraffenreid Rambo died peacefully at his home in Clermont, Florida, surrounded by his family on August 9, 2011. Dru was born to Dru and Lillian Rambo on October 3, 1921. After serving his country in the Army, he attended the University of Georgia earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture. Dru married his childhood friend Martha Taylor in 1950 and they opened Rambo’s Florist...
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James Jimmy Falconer
November 13, 1944 - August 2, 2011
James “Jimmy” Falconer, 66, of Clermont, Florida, passed away August 2, 2011at Health Central Hospital. Jimmy was born November13, 1944 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Jimmy is survived and will be missed by his wife, Norma, as well as his many friends and students. Jimmy was an owner and an instructor at Windermere Golf Center. There will be a Memorial Service held on Sunday,...
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Thirza M. Davis
August 23, 1914 - July 31, 2011
Thirza Mehala Davis, 96, of Clermont, passed away July 31, 2011. Thirza was born on August 23, 1914, the sixteenth child born to Alice and Simeon Perry in the town of Orange in St. James, Jamaica. She was predeceased by her husband of 82 years, Martin Davis. She was a gifted seamstress. She was a member of South Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church and had assumed the roles of Sabbath School...
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Stephen P. Lovas
June 7, 1918 - July 25, 2011
Stephen P. Lovas, age 93 years, of Clermont, Florida passed away July 25, 2011 at Conway Lakes nursing home and rehabilitation; He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was predeceaseed by his loving wife of 71 years Grace M. Lovas, he is survived by: children, Stephen P. Lovas Jr. (wife Anne), Richard J. Lovas MD (wife, laura), Dianne G. Guida (husband, Richard), Grandchildren: Susan Chlarson, Kara...
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Theresa Ann Nelson
October 22, 1948 - July 20, 2011
Theresa Ann Nelson, age 62 years, born in New York, New York, and a resident of Sanford, Florida passed away W ednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont, Florida.
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Linda Christine Walker
March 19, 1945 - July 14, 2011
Ms. Linda Walker, age 66, of Blairsville GA, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 14th, 2011 in Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ms. Walker was born on March 19, 1945 in Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Walker, in 1996. She will be missed by all who knew her. Surviving family members: daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Chris Filling of...
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James "Jim" Lewis Rohrer
March 12, 1929 - July 10, 2011
James “Jim” Lewis Rohrer, age 82 years, of Orlando, Florida, passed away: Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Florida Hospital Orlando, he was born in Fort Riley, Kansas, he was a member of Model A’s of Greater Orlando and Kentucky Colonel. Jim was predeceased by his son James L. Rohrer Jr., he is survived by: his loving wife, Gloria Rohrer, daughters, Wanda M. Smith, Holly Rohrer, grandchildren,...
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Donald William Heard
June 16, 1953 - July 9, 2011
Donald William Heard, age 58 years, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at his residence; he was born in Dade City, Florida. Donald is survived by his wife, Jan Connell, Daughters, Jennifer Harrison, Kathryn Johanson, mother, Merle Heard, Sisters, Joan Feitsma, Patsy Hart, Brenda Prince. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral...
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