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John J. Whittaker II
Feb. 16, 2019
John J. Whittaker II of Sorrento, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 76 years. He was born in Pennsylvania. John proudly served his country in the US Navy. He worked for Sorrento Cheese in Buffalo, New York for 20 years. Later, he went to work as a truck driver. John...
Kathryn B. Williams
Feb. 16, 2019
Kathryn B. Williams of Clermont, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She was born in Andalusia, Alabama. Kathryn and her husband, Esker moved to Clermont from Ft. Lauderdale in the early 1990’s. She worked as the bookkeeper for Esker’s residential...
Charles Frederick Gilchrist
Feb. 15, 2019
Charles Frederick ‘Chuck’ Gilchrist of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the age of 85 years. He was born in Toledo, Ohio. Charles was a retired Engineer and worked on the Space Coast with the Mercury and Apollo projects. Later, he became a business owner as an...
Ernesto Mejias
Feb. 11, 2019
Ernesto Mejias, age 59, of Leesburg passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born November 6, 1959 in Manhattan, NY. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares,...
Robert Michael (Mike) Robinson
Feb. 09, 2019
Robert Michael Robinson, age 61, of Tavares passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born June 9, 1957 in Decatur, GA and moved to Florida in 2004 from Boise, ID. He worked for many years as a maintenance craftsman. He is survived by his father, J.C. Robinson of Dahlonega, GA; wife,...
Sandra Gifford Wolsch
Feb. 07, 2019
Sandra Gifford Wolsch Born 06/19/1956 Died 02/07/2019 Survived by her precious husband of 38 years Ricky D Wolsch, our sweet toy poodle Benny, Sisters Anne Pfahler & Patricia Faust, Brother Mike Gifford, her adopted mother Bettye Roberts, Nephew Troy Pfahler, Niece Brandi Pfahler Bryant and...
Douglas Wayne Jones
Feb. 04, 2019
Douglas Wayne Jones of Wildwood, Florida passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the age of 58 years. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and moved to this area from Virginia Beach 3 years ago. Doug was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8087 in Mount Dora. He was also a member of the Sons...
L.T. Newmons
Jan. 31, 2019
L.T. Newmons, age 88, of Altoona passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born March 7, 1930 in Chestnut, LA. He worked for many years in the warehouse and citrus industry and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing. He...
Garry Pat Adams
Jan. 30, 2019
Garry Pat Adams, age 70, of Astatula passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. He was born May 23, 1948 in Orlando, FL. He worked for many years as a boiler maker and then became the owner/operator of Pat’s General Land Clearing. In his spare time, he loved to go fishing. He is survived by his...
James Bertis Couse
Jan. 27, 2019
James Bertis Couse, age 85, of Tavares passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was born August 28, 1933 in Elmira, NY and moved to Florida in 1971 from Elmira. He was an automobile mechanic and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Mae...