Jan 14, 2026

Robert Fattizzi, beloved husband, father, advisor, and community leader, passed away on January 14, 2026. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a brave and determined fight with cancer.

Bob was born on February 24, 1958, in Jamaica, New York. From an early age, he demonstrated dedication, leadership, and a passion for teamwork. He attended Nassau...

Jan 14, 2026

Leonard "Bud" Sawdy

August 3rd, 1938 - January 14th, 2026

Leonard "Bud" Sawdy passed away January 14th, 2026 at UF Health Leesburg Hospital with his family by his side.

Bud was born and raised in the Detroit, Michigan area. He joined the Navy straight out of high school serving a total of six years combined active and reserves. He served on the aircraft...

Jan 14, 2026

RYSSO, ERNEST (Ernie) NORBERT – of Pelican Bay, Daytona Beach, passed away 14 January 2026. Ernie was born in Ishpeming, MI on 24 July 1939 to Arnold Ernest (1905-1987) and Lucille Barbara Tamandl 1914-1980) Rysso. He attended the University of Michigan, with a major in engineering, and pledged to the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, He also attended the University...

Jan 14, 2026

G. Fred Herdel Jr., 81, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 14.

Fred was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was marked by love for his family and quiet strength. He shared 59 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Carol Kennedy Herdel, building a life rooted in commitment, care, and...

Jan 14, 2026

Ralph Lee Hamm was born on March 20, 1941, in Hurley Community, Tennessee, the second son of Howard and Pauline Hamm. He had a wonderful childhood growing up on a farm with his five siblings in Ramer, Tennessee. He was involved in high school basketball, baseball and was Class President all 4 years from 1955 – 1959. He was...

Jan 14, 2026

Ronald D. Eck, 48, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on November 1, 2014. Ron was born on April 12, 1966 in Duluth, Minnesota. He was a carpenter. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army. He moved to Florida from Duluth in 2012. Ron enjoyed playing softball, being a disc jockey, managing a hockey team for children, and being a...

Jan 14, 2026

Kenneth Parker Lodge, age 92 of The Villages died Octoer 1, 2014 under the care of Villages Hospice. Survoved by sister and brother-i-law Charles and Grace Dutton of The Villages.

Jan 13, 2026

Patrick (Pat) Campana, 88, formerly of Xenia, passed away in Lady Lake, FL on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1937, in Anderson, IN and grew up in Xenia, OH. He graduated from St. Brigid Catholic School in 1955. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he proudly served in Vietnam and other...

Jan 13, 2026

George DuRante Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, just days before his 77th birthday. He was born on January 16, 1949, in New York City and spent his life between New York and Ocala, Florida.

George proudly served his country as a seaman in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, an experience that shaped his...

Jan 13, 2026

David Anthony Wheeler, 85, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away January 13, 2026. He was born in Detroit, MI on May 29, 1940, and was a graduate of Lamphere High School. He moved to Florida in September 2020 from Sterling Heights, MI. David was Catholic in faith. He was also the owner of a vending machine company known as...