Jan 7, 2025

Kimberly Ann Jaggears Fiorese, 61 went home to be with Jesus on January 7, 2025.  She died at home with her son by her side.  Kim was born September 3, 1963 in Hollywood, Florida to Judith Carlough and the late, Robert Jaggears.  She grew up in Dania and graduated from South Broward High School, Hollywood.  Kim moved to South...

Jan 6, 2025

The Villages resident Bruce Smith, beloved husband of 41 years to Sharon Smith, father to daughters Cheryl LeClair and Dawn Pedraza, brother to Gary Smith, and grandfather to Michael  Gregory, Christopher, Alexander, and Annalisa Pedraza, Angel Matos, and Genevieve Morales, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 6th, 2025 in Fredericksburg, VA.  He was 81 years old. ...

Jan 6, 2025

Arnold "Arnie" Buccolo, 78 formerly of Toms River, NJ passed away in Cape Coral, FL on January 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Buccolo and daughters, Elise Rolenc and Christine Buccolo.  He is preceded in death by his first daughter, Donna. Turnage. Arnold was born October 1, 1946, in Spring Lake, NJ. He grew...

Jan 6, 2025

Leland Emmett "Jim" Lauderdale, age 85, of Summerfield, Florida was called home on January 6, 2025, after a brief illness.  Born in 1939 to the late John and Lula (Creamer) Lauderdale of Opa-Locka, Florida. He grew up between two military air bases which inspired his dream of becoming a pilot.  He joined the US Air Force (Strategic Air Command)...

Jan 6, 2025

Rheta Ross, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2025 at the age of 90. Born on January 20, 1934, in Maryland to Joseph and Ruthella Resh, Rheta was a woman who dedicated her life to family, faith, and service to others.

Rheta was predeceased by her loving husband, Ernest (Ernie)...

Jan 6, 2025

M. Patricia "Patsy" Dacey, age 96, formerly of Brookline and Framingham, Massachusetts, died in Orlando, Florida on January 6, 2025.

Patsy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Cornelius J. and Mary (McSweeney) Dacey in 1928. She received a bachelor's degree in English from Northeastern University and a master's degree in counseling from Boston College. She later...

Jan 6, 2025

Joan L. Estep, 94 of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Eveleth, Minn., passed away on January 6, 2025. She was born in 1930 to Sherman J and Ethel (Jackson) Talle in Eveleth, Minn., where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1948. She graduated from Macalester College with a degree in elementary education in 1952 and went on...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" Doyle Hamilton , born  May 20, 1939, in Lebanon, Indiana. Bob passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, under the care of Cornerstone Hospice and staff of Mission Oaks Assisted Living.  He was surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara, and their children.  Bob was 85 years old and now rests in the loving arms...

Jan 5, 2025

Gary Lee Hansmeier 82, of Fort Myers, FL passed into eternal life January 5th, 2025. Gary was born December 11th, 1942 in Jacksonville, IL to parents Virgil M. Hansmeier (deceased in WWII 11/04/1944) and Lena Lucille (Peck) Sommer (deceased 01/10/2008). Gary grew up in Arenzville , IL until he was 12 (1953). He then moved to Fisher IL where...

Jan 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jerry Lee Florence February 2, 1944 – January 5, 2025

Jerry Lee Florence, 80, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. Born into a military family on February 2, 1944, to Lee and Mattie Lou Florence, Jerry spent his early years traveling the world with his parents and siblings. Jerry followed in his...