Feb 24, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Eugene O’Bryan, age 81, passed away peacefully in hospice in Sumterville, FL on February 24, 2026, after a very brief illness. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Tom carried his Midwestern roots with him throughout his life. After more than 40 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he and his beloved wife retired to The Villages, Florida.

Tom was a proud...

Feb 24, 2026

Thomas Allen Steele, 62, of Fort Myers passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Originally from East Lansing, Michigan, he moved to Florida where he attended Fort Lauderdale High School and Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University. Tom used his mechanical prowess in successful careers at Steele Truck Center and various gas and water drilling companies both domestically and internationally.

Tom...

Feb 24, 2026

Brent James Burton, born November 13, 1980, passed away unexpectedly to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, 2026. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, Brent was the beloved son of James and Linda Burton and the devoted brother of Jeffrey and Rachel Burton. He was also a loving brother-in-law to Steven Agresta; Amber Agresta (wife of Steven);...

Feb 24, 2026

Debra (Deb) Sharits, 72, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on February 24, 2026, after an extended battle with cancer.

Born on June 13, 1953, in Mason City, Iowa, to Leo Francis Lallier and Delores Ellen (Bowman) Lallier, Deb graduated from Ventura High School and Mankato State University. Deb lived most of her adult life in Simi Valley and Redondo Beach,...

Feb 24, 2026

Manuel Dieppa passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on February 24, 2026. He is survived by his beloved bride of 69 years, Mary Lou; five children: Anthony, Donna, Angela (Chris), Joseph, and Marie; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brother, Joe (Cheryl); and many extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Rose Dieppa,...

Feb 23, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

William Albert Yates Jr 83, was called home on Monday February 23, 2026 in Ocala, Florida.

William “Bill” was born on July 23, 1942, in Providence, RI to William A Yates Sr and Sarah Yates. Bill graduated from Ponaganset High School and Providence College.

Bill retired from the State of Florida as an Inspector in Ocala Florida. He previously served as a...

Feb 23, 2026

BALBONI, Thomas D. of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Wellesley, MA, passed away on February 23, 2026.

Tom was the longtime companion of Carol Nahass and the former husband of Karen Balboni. He was a proud father of Tina Natale and her husband Stephen of Glen Allen, VA; Brian Balboni of Natick, MA; and Michael Balboni and his wife Ana of...

Feb 22, 2026

Mary “Ginny” Schott passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by family and leaving behind a legacy of service — and a love story that spanned seven remarkable decades. She was the beloved wife of former Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools Jim Schott, and was the joyful heartbeat of her family and community.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ginny was...

Feb 22, 2026

Diana Bigelow, 74, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Port Monmouth, New Jersey, passed away on February 22, 2026.

Diana was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother whose love for her family was the center of her life. She had a remarkable gift for connecting with people and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone she met. Known for her...