John "Mike" Michael Carlton

Jul 22, 2026

John Michael Carlton (“Mike”), born in Orlando, Florida, on June 11, 1952, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 74.

Mike spent much of his life in the American West, living in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming before returning to Pine Island in Florida, and then lastly resided at an assistant living facility at Hampton Manor in Cape...

Charles Edward Church, Jr.

Jul 22, 2026

Charles Edward Church Jr, age 74, of Venice Fl, went home to be with the lord July 22, 2026. 

He is survived by children Heather DeMaio, Jesse Church, four grandchildren Kellie Church, Madisyn, Trevor and Leland, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Arlene Church, as well as his mother and father. 

He served in the...

Virginia Sue Linsberg

Jul 22, 2026

Virginia Sue "Ginny" Linsberg (DeaKyne), age 89, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Englewood, Florida, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Ginny’s story began in Elwood, Indiana, where she was born on December 1, 1936. She grew up in Alexandria, Indiana, and graduated from Alexandria High School. During her school years, Ginny was full...

Allen Stanley Gurka

Jul 22, 2026



Allen Stanley Gurka, 86, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2026. He was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts on August 6, 1939. He married the love of his life Elaine White of West Springfield, MA on August 27, 1960. In 2025 they celebrated 65 (sixty-five) years of marriage. He leaves his wife Elaine and three children, son David...

James "Jim" Allen Ward

Jul 22, 2026

James Allen Ward, Jr.

James Allen Ward, Jr., affectionately known as "Jim," passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at 7:22 a.m., at the age of 68, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Jim was born on August 14, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was raised and spent much of his life. In 2019, he fulfilled a lifelong dream...

Joe M Carey

Jul 22, 2026

Longtime Madison Comprehensive High School teacher Joe M. Carey, 84, of Wild Wood, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Joe was born Dec. 12, 1941 in Ada, Ohio. He graduated from Ada High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio Northern University.

While attending college, he worked at Camp Mowana in Mansfield where he met his future...

Jason Jomo Gamal Jameson

Jul 22, 2026

Jason Jomo Gamal Jameson, known to many as James or Jomo, passed away on July 2, 2026, at the age of 48.

Born on November 26, 1977, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Jason's life took him from the Caribbean to the United States, where he served in the United States Air Force. During his military service, he attained the rank of...

John Elvin Zuch II

Jul 21, 2026

John Elvin Zuch II, born July 1, 1922, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in Debary, Florida, just days after celebrating his 104th birthday. His long and extraordinary life touched the hearts of all who knew him, and his unwavering faith, deep compassion, and infectious sense of humor illuminated the lives of his family, friends, and...

Dolores Damato

Jul 21, 2026

Dolores Damato, age 85, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2026, in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Dolores is survived by her children Maria Fredericks, Antonio Damato and his fiancé Donna Ezzo. Grandchildren, Nicolette, Gianna, Emily, Jason, Domenico, Luciano, Lorenzo, and Vivianna, 2 great grandchildren, Miah & Matthew, a brother John and a sister, Marie.

She is preceded...

Joseph Anthony Pannone

Jul 21, 2026

Joe Pannone, 72, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at Cornerstone Hospice. He was born on September 1, 1953, and lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and a genuine love for the people around him.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife Lou Devoles; his brother John Pannone; and his sister-in-law Kathleen Pannone; along with many extended family...