Jul 8, 2025

Gerald Francis O'Neil, 83, of Groveland, FL (formerly of the Southern Tier), passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 after a debilitating struggle with heart disease and congestive heart failure. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 58 years, Marcia Wright O'Neil, his son, Dane Ochis-O'Neil of Gulph Mills, PA and his devoted and loving...

Jul 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" Brooks

March 13, 1947-July 8, 2025

Bob Brooks didn't just live — he showed up, helped out, worked hard, loved big, and made everyone around him feel like family. With a warm smile and an open heart, Bob made friends wherever he went, and he never met a person he wasn't willing to...

Jul 8, 2025

In Memoriam

Beverly Jean Tharpe (née Tripp)

November 21, 1948 – July 8, 2025

Beverly Jean Tharpe was called home by the Lord on July 8, 2025. A resident of Venice, FL and formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, and Laurel, MD, she was 76.

Born...

Jul 8, 2025

Aleida Cañaveral, affectionately known as 'Dee' or 'Dee Dee', passed away at Advent Health Winter Park Hospital, on July 8th, 2025 at 7pm. A dedicated wife and loving mother, her passing leaves a void her family cannot fi ll.

Dee was born in Danville, Pennsylvania in 1943 to Christian Snyder and Martha Umstead, and enjoyed a quiet...

Jul 7, 2025

Beverly A. Sparks, 64, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, FL.  Despite enduring many years of difficult medical challenges, Bev brought happiness, love and surprises to all in her life with her charitable nature, outgoing friendliness, quick wit, straight talk and infectious smile.  She delighted in meeting people, soon to be new...

Jul 7, 2025

John Gary Cunnningham, 82, passed away on July 7, 2025, at home in Lady Lake, Florida. Born in Scranton, PA, he was a native of the Newfoundland/Greentown PA area and loved the Pocono Mountains where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a home builder for 30 years in Wayne, Pike, and Monroe Counties. He and his wife Fran...

Jul 7, 2025

Frederick "Fred" Finn of Sand Lake, NY, passed away peacefully on July 7 2025, with the love of his life, Sharon, by his side. Born in Lockport NY on 11/28/46, Fred proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. A man of quiet strength and deep loyalty, he carried the values of honor and perseverance...

Jul 7, 2025

Ronny Killingsworth, 76, sadly left our world on July 7, 2025, peacefully at his home in Fort Myers, FL. He was born to Herbert and Mabel (Noland) Killingsworth on February 10,1949 at Falls City, Nebraska.

Ron graduated from Falls City High School in 1967. He continued his education and graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community College. He...

Jul 7, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Hutto, 69, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025.  Tony was born in Panama City, Florida, on July 25, 1955.  He grew up in Fort Myers, graduated from Riverdale High School in 1973, and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hutto.  He...

Jul 7, 2025

Steve Anthony varo was born on April 22, 1957 to the parents of Mary Alice Varo and Robert Varo in Queens, New York.

He departed this life on July 7, 2025 in Ocala, Florida at Ocala regional hospital, west marion at 12:20 p.m.

He leaves to mourn his older sister Lida Wallace, younger brother kevin...