Gretchen Elizabeth (Heinrich) Nolen, 53, of Clermont, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Clermont, FL to the late Dr. Werner and Martha “Marty” (Taylor) Heinrich. She graduated from...
Lori Wuchevich, born in Chicago, IL. on September 14th, 1964, crossed over on February 29th 2024. Lori was a wife for 41 years to Michael Wuchevich and, mother of three to Steven, Liz, and Allison. Grandmother of four; Adam,...
Betty Davis Barnard, 88, of Clermont, Florida and loving wife of J. Monroe Barnard, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. Betty was born October 24, 1935, in Patterson, Georgia, the daughter of Williard P. and Margaret Cantrell Davis.
Betty was...
Toby Keith, country singer, songwriter, actor and record producer passed peacefully at his home on Monday, February 5th, at the age of 62.
Born in Clinton, Oklahoma on July 8, 1961, Toby Keith Covel has been battling stomach cancer since...
There will be an empty chair at the Clermont City Council meeting Tuesday night as Clermont remembers Council Member Jim Purvis.
Purvis, 82, died early Monday at the Cornerstone Hospice House following a brief illness.
“It was an honor to know...
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...
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....
The Lake-Sumter State College community is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Peter F. Wahl, who dedicated his life to service, education, and community improvement. As we remember and honor Pete Wahl, a member of District Board of...
Kenneth Allen Cox, 58, passed away at his home in O' Brien, FL. on August 25th, 2023.
Allen was born in Clermont to Steve and Patti Cox on Dec. 9, 1964. He attended Groveland schools.
Allen worked as a truck...
Singer-Songwrite and author Jimmy Buffett died Friday night, September 1, at 76.
Jimmy's devoted fans, known as "Parrotheads" and younger fans "Parakeets" followed him in concert wearing Hawaiian shirts, parrot hats, and drinking beer and margaritas. A Buffett concert is...
George Edward Hovis was born in Frederickstown, Missouri on June 16, 1934, and peacefully departed at the Mike Conley Cornerstone Hospice House in Clermont, Florida on August 31, 2023.
George, also known affectionately as Hovis, Ed and Coach, was the...
Our loss was Heaven’s gain as E. Tyson “Ty” Matlack, III, 71, of Clermont, entered the presence of our Lord on July 27, 2023, after a diagnosis on July 20, 2023, by the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida...
Long-time Clermont resident Nick Jones peacefully passed surrounded by his beloved wife Betty Sue, daughters, family and friends.
Nick was a Florida State University Alumnus and a local architect specializing in the design of churches. He loved his community and...
Colonel Harold "Hal" Cummings, born on January 20, 1935, passed away peacefully at his residence in Clermont, Florida on May 17, 2023.
He graduated from Florida State University with his childhood sweetheart, Martha Ann (Seaver) Cummings and furthered his education...
Judith Swearingin - Hovis, 82, passed away March 10, 2023, in her home in Clermont. She was born May 14, 1940, in Cowan, Tennessee, daughter of the late Harley “Jack” Swearingin and Christine Temple Swearingin. Judith moved to Clermont,...
Vytas Sandargas, 45, a life-long resident of Clermont, passed on Friday, February 10.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 17 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Becker Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont.
Mass of the Resurrection was held...
Charles (Charlie) Lovette was born on March 8, 1944, in Kissimmee, Florida to Thomas F. and Alma Lovette. He always said he was born in Kissimmee, raised in Haines City, and went back to Kissimmee to find his wife.
He...
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...
Arthur Eugene "Gene" Langley of Winter Park passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 88. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 388 E. Lyman...
Dr. James R. Davis, III, 90, of Clermont, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born February 5, 1932 in Thomaston, GA to the late James R. Davis, Jr., and Hazel Bass.
Dr. Davis proudly served his country as...
Martha Ann “Marty” Taylor Heinrich, 85, passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her loving family, on October 15, 2022. Marty was born on August 10, 1937, in Morgantown, WV, to Charles Chilton and Ann Elizabeth Fay Taylor. Her father...
Richard "Buddy" Oswalt was born on September 16, 1937 in Clermont, FL. to Vick and Frances Oswalt. Buddy was a lifelong resident of Clermont, graduating from Clermont High School in 1955.
He passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022, surrounded...
Chester R. Cable of Eustis, passed away on September 13, 2022 at the age of 83. He passed in his home under the care of Hospice. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 15, 1938, the only son...
It has been said that the passing of a leader sears the heart of the community where they served. For this reason, it is with tremendous sadness that the City of Groveland confirms the sudden passing of our community’s...
Irvin Franklin Riffle, age 80, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1941 in Riverside, California to Jack Washington and Margaret (Caminos) Riffle. He worked as a Harvesting Supervisor for...
Zachary "Zac" Joel Trew, 45, courageously struggled with cancer for eight years and went through multiple surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. He approached each one of these with an optimistic and positive attitude. He loved and fought to remain...
Mary Hanausek-Peterman, a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend, received her angel wings on Wednesday, June 15, at her home in Winter Garden. Mary was born on September 1, 1937, in New York, to Rita and Frank Hanausek....
Robert “Bob” E. Shobe, 77, born April 16, 1944, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
He was born in Cumberland, MD, graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1962; and received his Associate's degree from Hagerstown Junior College. He spent...
Eleanor Lofgren's Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29 from 1 pm - 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 950 7th St., Clermont. (A reception will be held after the service. Location...
Bonnie Ray, age 86, passed away on December 10, 2021. On this day, South Lake County lost a beloved, respected and valued community member.
A lifelong learner with a passion for helping others, she dedicated herself to serving the citizens...
Larry Rescoe, philanthropist, inventor, businessman and community leader, was welcomed through heaven's gates on December 9, 2021. If you knew Larry, you know he loved to sing and will be singing in the Heavenly Choir.
Join the family in Celebration of...
John Christopher Luther passed away on August 26, 2021, age 42, from unknown cause. He was the son of Donna (Casey) Rush of Clermont, Florida and Randy Luther of Palm Bay, Florida. He was the General Manager of Lilly’s...
Michael Allen Jones, born December 30, 1971 in Clermont, Florida passed away on September 3, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael is survived by his mother Barbara Hunt Jones Apodaca, father and step-mother Edward A. and Patty Jones; sisters...
David Lofgren passed away last year on July 11, 2020, at the age of 96. At that time, a service to honor his life was postponed due to the COVID restrictions.
On August 21, 2021, at 11 am, the long-awaited...
Franklin Delano Lyon passed away on June 3, 2021 at the age on 84 in the care of Hospice.
Franklin was born to Velma and William Lyon of Owosso Michigan. He grew up a hard-working farmer and married Marylyn Mae Milster....
Sharon Sutton (January 24, 1943 - May 9, 2021). Sharon was born on January 24th, 1943, in Brazil, Indiana, to Harold Raymond Stearley and Sylvia Noel Stearley. After college, she assisted in new church planting in Elmira, New York,...
Leonard H. Baird, Jr. (“Lenny”) passed away on May 16, 2021. Lenny was born August 3, 1946, in Ohio to Lucy and Leonard Baird, Sr. but spent most of his life in Florida.
Lenny received his undergraduate degree and his...
Shirley Snyder Sojourner passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 26, 2021. She will be remembered as an inspiration to anyone who knew her. Shirley’s kindness and volunteer spirit will be missed by all.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers to...
Submitted by the Clermont Historical Society in remembrance of Charlie Konsler
It is with a heavy heart that the Clermont Historical Society is saying, “Goodbye” to its good friend and loyal volunteer, Charlie Konsler. Charlie, who was 97 years old,...
Charles Eugene Konsler-Local businessman, WWII Pilot, family man, and friend to many are just a few words to describe Charles Konsler. He had a long life beginning in Kentucky and ending in Clermont with lots of amazing and special...
Long-time resident and business/property investor Robert "Bob" Joseph Wade, 76, of Clermont, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
Bob owned or was involved in many of the business development/projects in Clermont beginning over 50-years ago when he opened...
Albert (Al) Schlazer, Ph.D., or Dr. Al as he was called, 82 years old, passed away March 10, 2021. He was born July 11, 1938, to David and Charlotte Schlazer in Brooklyn, NY. He left Brooklyn after the Dodgers...
Cathie Caughell-Bloebaum, a lifetime resident of Clermont, entered Heaven’s gates Sunday evening March 7th and finally reunited with her dear husband Bob and numerous loved ones!
A private family memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 11th at 2:00...
Submitted by Lion Nick Jones
The Clermont-Minneola Lions Club held a CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Charlie Neville who passed away this past December after a long illness. The memorial was held at the Lions shooting range on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Charlie,...
Carole Anne Reay was born on February 5, 1933, in New York state, the daughter of Leroy and Olive Fuge Reay. While in Florida on a visit to her aunt, Dr. Mildred Reay, she met her future husband, Max...
Memorial Service to be Hosted on Tuesday, October 27
It is with sadness that Montverde Academy shares that at the age of 85, Dr. Walter L. Stephens, Trustee and former Chairman of the Board and President of the Academy, passed...
Dominick Molinaro passed away this past weekend on September 28. He just celebrated his birthday earlier in the week and was 92 years old. He was always loved by everyone.
As a proud Korean War Veteran, he was a retired...
Paul Francis Davis was born March 11, 1949 at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, Florida. He entered into Eternal Rest September 25, 2020 at his home in Clermont, Florida.
He attended Kaley Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and William R. Boone...
Richard Sweatt, 69, beloved husband of Groveland Councilwoman Dina Sweatt, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 due to COVID pneumonia.
Richard was born in Lockhart, SC on December 26, 1950 to the late Ruby and Clyde Sweatt. He was the...
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida is sad to announce Lynn S. Goldovitz, 67, of DeBary, Florida passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1953, in Wareham, Massachusetts to Frank E. and Patricia J....