Aubree Nicole Dewitt, age 5, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, Florida due to heart failure caused by Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Aubree was born on July 24, 2014 to parents Kristin Beck...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Betty Marilyn Meadows, age 87, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born in Lenox, Georgia on December 5, 1931 to Frank and Estelle Cooper. Betty married James “Bud” Meadows, her high school sweetheart...
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,...
Patricia Battisto of Clermont, passed away on November 18th.
Patricia was one of Sydney’s biggest fans and supporters. She could be seen volunteering at Sydney events across the South Lake area and at Sydney’s Reading and Learning Center. Mrs. Battisto...
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...
James Henry Hanks, age 75, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. Since 1955, Jim and his family have served customers at Hanks Electric on Montrose Street in Downtown Clermont.
His family describes him as a man that loved the Lord...
Darrell Ray Reeves, Clermont, Florida, was born on November 12, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky to Patricia Reeves (deceased) and Bobby Reeves. He left this earth but not our hearts on April 19, 2018. He is survived by his father,...
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...
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...
November 7, 1934 ~ December 4, 2019 (age 85)
Rosa Marie Gorum Sullivan, age 85 of DeFuniak Springs, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.
Rosa was a P.E. teacher and cheerleader sponsor at Clermont High School for...
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...
Louis Joseph Formato was born on January 24, 1936, in Philadelphia. He joined the US Marines at the age of 19 and was forever proud of his service. He attended Villanova University for Accounting in Pennsylvania and soon opened...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Ruth Ann Morehouse passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Ruth was born on November 3, 1936 in Geneva, New York to Joseph and Lillian Peisher. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Joseph and...
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,...
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...
Senator Richard H. "Dick" Langley passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, August 9, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Until the end, Dick displayed the strength, courage and tenacity that defined him.
It is impossible to...
South Lake County mourns the passing of Aurelia Cole. Aurelia was a life-long resident of South Lake County. She became a teacher following in the footsteps of her parents and left a historic mark on the community by becoming...
Clermont Historic Society
It is always difficult to say that last “Goodbye” to a dear friend. When it is the third member of a group to pass in one year and when it is someone who fought gallantly to the...
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...
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...
Andrew Howell Knowles, 50, of Umatilla, FL passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. He was born in Gainesville and raised in Clermont. He was a member of the Catholic Church and was the City of Minneola Public Works Director.
Andy...
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...
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...
Haskell Eugene “Gene” Barbour, 84, of Clermont, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.
A Mass for Gene will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 1 pm, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (720 12th Street., Clermont). A Reception will follow...
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,...
Marilyn George MacLauchlin (nee Goddard) 92, died April 27, 2019, at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, Florida, with her children at her side.
Born December 1, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the oldest child of Julian Cecil and...
Rosemary King Keel, 92, passed away on September 29, 2019 while under Hospice care.
She was a native Floridian and lived in Florida her entire life.
She leaves behind a loving daughter, Suzanne McClure, son-in-law Larry, grandsons; Sam and Steve McClure...
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...
It was with a heavy heart that the South Lake County Historical Society said “Good bye” to a dear friend and faithful volunteer last week. Joanne Apel and her beautiful smile will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Dr. Gene Cantwell was a resident of Clermont and a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 80 years and a member of Kiwanis for 70 years.
Dr. Cantwell opened his optometric practice in 1950 and, for many...
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...
Afa Anoa'i, one-half of the iconic professional wrestling tag team "The Wild Samoans," passed away at the age of 81, just two months after the death of his younger brother and tag team partner, Sika. Afa, a three-time WWF...
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...
Griffin had been in declining health for several years but finished out his term as a council member last fall after having served 17 years.
In a message informing City of Groveland employees, City Manager Mike Hein said, “In a...
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....
David (Dave) Andrew Lofgren, Jr. of Clermont, Florida passed away on July 11, 2020. He was 96 years old (and quite proud of that). He was born in 1924 to David and Florence Lofgren (Anderson) in Brooklyn, New York.
During...
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...
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....