Oct 13, 2025

Jason Smith, 52 passed away on October 13th 2025.  He is remembered and loved by his mother, Jeanette his children Samantha, Mandy, and Joshua, and his siblings Chandler, Darcy, and Corey.

Jason had a true passion for life's simple joys — especially fishing, playing darts, and shooting pool. He could spend hours by the water, finding peace...

Oct 13, 2025

Gerda M. Freyer, 97, of Nokomis, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Family services will be private.

Oct 12, 2025

Russell "Rusty" Wayne Cain, a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025. Born in Orlando, Florida on July 30, 1964, to Anita Carol and O'Gwynn Palmer Cain. Rusty was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, and his parents. He is survived by his three children: Anita, Amanda (Brian), and Daniel; his...

Oct 12, 2025

Barbara Ann Matrisciano, age 61 of Cape Coral, Passed away on October 12, 2025.

Barbara was born in Sommerville, NJ, to Donald and Barbara DeBacco on July 15, 1964. She went to school in Harding Township and graduated from Madison High School.

She Married Joseph Matrisciano on May 21, 1988, at Christ The King Church...

Oct 12, 2025

Neil Fitzhenry Mitchell, 86, passed away in The Villages, Florida, on October 12th after a courageous, year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Defying odds and expectations, he continued to live as robustly as possible, fiercely committed to making the most of his time with family and friends.

Born in Lewistown, Illinois, Neil was the youngest son of John...

Oct 12, 2025

Paul J. Trocki, 85, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by the love of his family in his final days.

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on February 13, 1940, Paul was the son of Stanley and Sophie Trocki. He graduated from Bentley College...

Oct 11, 2025

Ross E. "Sparky" Willson, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on October 11, 2025, in Ocklawaha, Florida.  A proud American and devoted family man, Ross lived a life marked by service, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Born on April 8, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, Ross grew up with a strong sense of duty and...

Oct 11, 2025

Iris M. Verrone, 99 of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025.

Until the end, Iris maintained her kindness, grace, compassion and appreciation of love of family. She was born in New York, New York to Theodore and Catherine Solheim.

She had a long and loving marriage to Gustave Verrone for more...

Oct 11, 2025

Dennis "Denny" James Laczo, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in Summerfield, Florida. Born on August 21, 1945, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Denny was the son of Ernest Laczo and Dorothea (Haller) Holota. He graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in July 1963. He rose to the rank of...

Oct 11, 2025

Richard J. Gratton, 95, a longtime resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Richard was born January 10, 1930, in Philadelphia. He was a member of the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA), Ports of the Delaware River Association (PMTA) where he worked for almost 40 years. Other various jobs included carpentry, plumbing...