Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Minneola, Florida and surrounding areas.

Veronica Gallagher Kaelin

Veronica Gallagher Kaelin

Jun 2, 2026

Veronica Mary (Rabenstein) Gallagher Kaelin, affectionately known as Ronnie, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on July 23, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ronnie was the second daughter to the late Andrew and Agnes Rabenstein.

Throughout her life, she embodied the spirit of her hometown, carrying it with her wherever she went. Ronnie’s life was a...

Lyle "Art" Worthing, Jr.

Lyle "Art" Worthing, Jr.

Jun 2, 2026

Lyle Arthur Worthing, Jr., 70, of Center Hill, passed away on June 2, 2026.

George W. LoPiccolo, Sr.

George W. LoPiccolo, Sr.

Jun 1, 2026

George W. LoPiccolo Sr., 64, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born on December 10, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, George lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a variety of interests that brought him enjoyment throughout the years. He was a son, brother, father, granddaddy, hockey player, and a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

After moving...

Edgar E. Hernandez

Edgar E. Hernandez

Jun 1, 2026

Edgar E. Hernandez, 81, of Minneola, passed away on June 1, 2026.

Linda D. Jacobs

Linda D. Jacobs

Jun 1, 2026

Linda (Davis) Jacobs, 83, of Howey-in-the-Hills, passed away on June 1, 2026.

Barbara J. Hightower

Barbara J. Hightower

May 31, 2026

Barbara Jeanice (Watt) Hightower, 88, of Clermont, passed away on May 31, 2026.

Lynn Scott

Lynn Scott

May 30, 2026

Lynn (Walker) Scott, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Mount Dora, Florida. Born in 1944 in Tacoma, Washington, Lynn lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by adventure, meaningful connections, and a deep love of storytelling. Throughout her life, she embraced opportunities to live and travel abroad, creating a wealth of cherished memories. She found great...

Olivia T. Valadez

Olivia T. Valadez

May 29, 2026

Olivia (Trevino) Valadez, 80, of Groveland, passed away on May 29, 2026.

Constance A. Patten

Constance A. Patten

May 29, 2026

Constance Ann (Newbury)Patten, 67, of Leesburg, passed away on May 29, 2026.

Howard W. Edwards, Jr.

Howard W. Edwards, Jr.

May 27, 2026

Howard W. Edwards, Jr., 70, of Apopka, passed away on May 27, 2026.

Thetis L. Bryant

Thetis L. Bryant

May 26, 2026

Thetis "Weezie" Louise Wheelis Bryant was born on March 31, 1959, in Orlando, FL, and she peacefully left this world on May 26, 2026, in Clermont, FL. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. Her devoted husband, Todd Allan Bryant, whom she cherished deeply, survives her after 22 beautiful...

Barbara J. Dower

Barbara J. Dower

May 25, 2026

Barbara Jean (Knuckey) Dower, 96, of Clermont, passed away on May 25, 2026.

William M. Bryant

William M. Bryant

May 24, 2026

William Mitchell Bryant, 63, of Winter Garden, passed away on May 24, 2026.

Luis Angel Nieves Duroy

Luis Angel Nieves Duroy

May 24, 2026

Luis Nieves, of Clermont, Florida, was born on December 23, 1944, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and passed peacefully into eternal rest at home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family.

A hardworking man, Luis was deeply dedicated to his family and to living life with purpose. He had a profound appreciation for music, culture, nature, and God’s creation. Much...

Julie Ogden Franks

Julie Ogden Franks

May 22, 2026

Julie Ogden Franks, 72, of Lake Alfred, passed away on May 22, 2026.

Robert E. Dempsey, Sr.

Robert E. Dempsey, Sr.

May 21, 2026

Robert Earl Dempsey, Jr., 89, of Clermont, passed away on May 21, 2026.

Richard E. Chesney

Richard E. Chesney

May 21, 2026

Richard Eugene Chesney, 60, of Clermont, passed away on May 21, 2026.

Clara Berenguer

Clara Berenguer

May 18, 2026

Clara (Bonachea) Berenguer, 89, of Howey-in-the-Hills, passed away on May 18, 2026.

Candice A. Duff Cheeks

Candice A. Duff Cheeks

May 18, 2026

Candice Alana Duff Cheeks, 41, of Mascotte, passed away on May 18, 2026.

Diane L. Garner

Diane L. Garner

May 18, 2026

Diane Lorraine (Williard) Garner, 84, of Fruitland Park, passed away on May 18, 2026.

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