Jul 20, 2025

Donald E. Metz, age 87, died of complications from frontal temporal dementia on July 20, 2025 in Venice, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sharon A. Metz (Bachtold), his sons, Mark (Jill) Metz and Jeffry (Eric) Metz, his daughter, Sherri (Jeffrey) Morton, six grandchildren and his sister, Vicky S. Ryan. He was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2025

Mary Ann (Malesky) Hughes, the beloved wife of Don Hughes, entered her final resting place in Heaven on July 19, 2025.  Mary Ann was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease approximately 12 years ago and waged a valiant battle with this horrible disease. She passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at Sumter Senior Living in The Villages, Florida. Mary...

Jul 19, 2025

Curtis Jay Hatter, 68, of Venice, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Family services will be private.

Jul 19, 2025

Joseph M. Zaccagnini, 65, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on 7/19/2025.

Joseph was born on 2/12/1960, to the Late Joseph Richard and surviving Mother Helen Zaccagnini Chebatoris.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; Daughters Candace Lynn-(Jeremy), and Kristen McGraw-(John- JJ); Grandson Cashel, and Granddaughter Collins.

Joe is also survived...

Jul 19, 2025

Howard Anthony Hoge, 65, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on July 19, 2025, in Ocala, Florida. Born April 1, 1960, in Peoria, Illinois, to Donald and Ruth Hoge, Howard lived a life grounded in hard work, generosity, and integrity. On December 12, 2009, he married Antoinette Wozniak, and together they blended their families into...

Jul 19, 2025

Patricia Ann "Nana" "Patty" Cirigliano Matwijcow, 80, of The Villages FL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19th, 2025.

Patricia is now reunited in eternal peace with her beloved husband John Joseph "Poppy" "Tweet" Matwijcow Jr., who passed away in 2021. They got happily married in 1964. For over 60 years, their love and strength built them into...

Jul 19, 2025

Jacqueline M. Garman, 86, of Venice, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Family services will be private.

Jul 19, 2025

John Ralph Lugar, born August 10, 1938, passed away at 86 years of age after a brief illness on July 19, 2025. He was a resident of The Villages, Florida since 2012.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith (Pickering), his children Jill (Bill) Johnson, Jack (Elisabeth) Lugar, Joel Lugar, and Jana (Antonio) Exposito....

Jul 18, 2025

Gilbert Marrero, aged 74, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Lecanto, Florida. He was born on October 7, 1950, in Bronx, New York to Jenara Morales Nazario and Gilberto Marrero Ruiz.

He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth and Doris, his children Selina and Sharisse, and his grandchildren Amber and Emilio. He will be remembered...

Jul 18, 2025

Ocala- Trenna Kay Stitt, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2025, at home with family in Ocala Florida. She was born on August 12th,1943, in Fairmont WV to Robert and Freda Stitt. Trenna whose name means pure, was known for her radiant smile, sense of humor, and thoughtfulness of others.

Trenna grew up in Youngstown...