Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Gertsch

Mar 10, 2026

Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Gertsch quietly passed away in her home on March 10, 2026 at age 78. Mrs. Gertsch was the oldest of five siblings. Her brothers, Glen and Nicky Reilly preceded her in death. Her surviving siblings are Frank and Debbie Reilly, Robin and Rich Pollock, and her sister-in-law, Cheryl Reilly. Betty leaves behind her beloved husband, Paul C....

Modesta Ayllon Pahl

Mar 10, 2026

Modesta Ayllon Pahl, 82, of Ocklawaha, FL passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Silver Springs Chapel (352) 236-5884.

Patricia J Wood

Mar 9, 2026

Patricia J. “Patty” Wood, aged 71, passed away on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her most. Born on May 28, 1954, in Saranac Lake, New York, Patty carried the spirit of the Adirondacks with her throughout her life — steady, resilient, and full of quiet beauty.

Patty is survived by her loving husband and soulmate, Robert E....

Brittany Lynn Weiss

Mar 9, 2026

Brittany Lynn Weiss of Punta Gorda, FL, passed unexpectedly on March 9, 2026 at age 39. 

Predeceased by her father John H Weiss, she is survived by her mother, Lorraine M. Weiss of Punta Gorda, FL and brother, Ryan A. Weiss of Webster, NY, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, especially her special cousin Jillian Baron of Niagara Falls, NY.; special friend...

Mary Kathryn Poland

Mar 9, 2026

Mary Kay Poland, daughter of Orin and Shirley (Russell) Trabert was born on May 3, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed at the age of 82 on March 9, 2026 in Venice, Florida. She was named after her two grandmothers and was the eldest of five siblings: Pat, Mike, Joanne and Tim. She was raised at Clare corner, a...

Jonny Mack James

Mar 9, 2026

Jonny Mack James, 56, of Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on March 9th., 2026 surrounded and comforted by his wife and family members after enduring a long and courageous battle with cancer.Born on September 8th., 1969, in Warren, Ohio, Jonny lived a life marked by kindness, joy, laughter, generosity, adventure and unwavering love for his family and...

Linda Lee Henderson

Mar 9, 2026

Linda Lee Henderson, 77, of Safety Harbor, FL, passed away March 9, 2026. She was born in Warren, OH on October 27, 1948, was Christian in faith, and attended Warren Western Reserve High School in Ohio. She was married to her husband, Edward Lawrence Henderson, for over 40 years, and was employed as a factory worker for various companies before...

Ronald Morton Ballou, III "Trae"

Mar 8, 2026

Ronald Morton Ballou Ill, lovingly known to family and friends as Trae, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026. Trae was known for his loyal heart, strong spirit, and the way he made those around him feel like family. His presence brought laughter, stories, and unforgettable memories to the people who knew him.

Trae loved spending time outdoors and found peace...

Michael George Morash

Mar 8, 2026

Mike Morash, 75, of Alva, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2026 in Alva, Florida surrounded by friends and family. 

A private, family interment at St. Vincent de Paul Church is planned. 

Mike was born in Schenectady, New York to Merrill and Muriel Morash, and spent his early years in Albany, New York.  He graduated from Colonie Central High School, Rensselaer Polytechnic...

Patricia "Trisha" Coats

Mar 8, 2026

Patricia "Trisha" Coats: The "Stilettos & Bourbon-Water" FarewellTrisha Coats, Sarasota’s undisputed queen of kitchen design and the only woman brave enough to navigate a construction site in Stilettos, officially traded her drafting table for a front-row seat at the great celestial gathering on March 8th, 2026. She likely arrived and immediately realized the kitchens in heaven were due for a...