Bryan William Hopkinson, a truly one-of-a-kind, passed away in Venice, FL, on January 16th, 2025, after a courageous battle with respiratory disease. He was born on December 29th, 1956, in Lawrence, MA to the late James and Gena (Butko) Hopkinson. He was raised in Methuen growing up in the Valley and educated in the Methuen school system. Most recently,...
Klaus Josef Babiarz of Ocala, FL and Prospect, CT, passed away peacefully in his home on January 16, 2025, with his family by his side. He was 85.
Klaus was born on January 7, 1940, in Burgstadt, Germany. He spent his childhood in his hometown and entered trade school to learn toolmaking. He left Burgstadt at the...
Kenneth James Childress, 62, of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while visiting loved ones in Florida. Although much too soon, Kenny went quickly, living his life to the fullest as usual. His loved ones take care in knowing, although the timing was entirely too soon, he did not suffer or prolong in pain.
Kenny was...
John Souza Jr., a loving father, grandfather and brother, was called home on January 16, 2025 at the age of 65, after a long battle with cancer.
John was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 20, 1959 to John Joseph Souza and Mary Frances Durgin. He graduated from Haverhill High School in 1977. He took great pride...
Andy Richard Peet, 94, a resident of The Villages at Freedom Pointe, Florida passed away January 16, 2025, at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital after a brief illness. His wife, Joan, was by his side. Andy was born and raised in Newark, NJ to parents Arthur William Peet and Florence (Kalkman) Peet. He served in the US Navy aboard...
Sandra Lane (Hiltz) Martin, 79, of Wildwood Fl passed away peacefully at her home on January 16th 2025. Sandi was born October 9th 1945, in Plymouth NH and was the eldest daughter of Herbert D Hiltz and Marguerite E (Courtney) Hiltz. She attended Ashland High School where she made life time friends. She also attended Plymouth State University and...
Arlette Christianne Pauline Heeb—age 87—passed away peacefully in her daughter's arms on January 16 th , 2025 in her South Daytona home. After many years of care due to her Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions diagnosed in 2016, she maintained incredible strength while slowly beginning her journey to be with her late husband. She is preceded in death by...
Karen B. Witengier, 73, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 16, 2025, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. True to the way she lived her life, her journey was one of boldness, determination, and unwavering courage. Born on November 6, 1951, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she was the daughter of a WWII Navy serviceman and...
Lois Claire Schweder (Mellor/Habib) September 7, 1952 – January 16, 2025. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lois. Lois was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 7, 1952. She was the second of three girls. She, her elder sister Lyn and younger sister Susan accompanied their parents Karl and Dorothy on...
Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society would like to extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of John Hoth who passed away on January 16, 2025. The obituary will be available shortly.