Jan 13, 2026

George DuRante Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, just days before his 77th birthday. He was born on January 16, 1949, in New York City and spent his life between New York and Ocala, Florida.

George proudly served his country as a seaman in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, an experience that shaped his...

Jan 13, 2026

David Anthony Wheeler, 85, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away January 13, 2026. He was born in Detroit, MI on May 29, 1940, and was a graduate of Lamphere High School. He moved to Florida in September 2020 from Sterling Heights, MI. David was Catholic in faith. He was also the owner of a vending machine company known as...

Jan 13, 2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Joseph Vana passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2026. Jeff was born on May 9, 1946 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Jeff was a devoted fan of the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes Football Teams. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling, classical music, spending time with friends, beach time, his kitty, Max, and archaeology.

Jan 13, 2026

Virgil Clarence Hoover passed away at the age of 94 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with family at his side.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 14, 1931, and he grew up in a farming family with three older brothers; half of the barn was for the animals, and the other half was Hoover's Garage....

Jan 12, 2026

Charlene HARDIK, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by love and her girls. She was a woman who truly embraced life. She had a deep love for travel and was fortunate to explore many beautiful places throughout the world, including Aruba, Italy, England, Mexico, and Barbados, Sea Oats in Manasota Key as well as enjoying several...

Jan 12, 2026

Ronald William Cooney of The Villages, FL passed away peacefully at his home Monday January 12, 2026. Ron, just shy of his 95th birthday was surrounded by family – his beloved wife, Susie Cooney; children Shea Cooney and Kathy Dobbs; and brother in law Mark Polsky.

Ron and Susie moved to The Villages from St. Louis, MO...

Jan 12, 2026

Bill "Cowboy" Gelber passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Astatula, Florida. Bill was born on July 8, 1957 to Janet and Charles Gelber in Springfield, Illinois.

Bill was an accomplished "business man" and machine specialist at PGI before retiring to Florida. He kept himself busy, wheeling, dealing and hustling. When...

Jan 12, 2026

Peter D. Foy, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Peter lived a full and impactful life marked by professional achievement, deep faith, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Born on August 20, 1940, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Peter was the son of Joseph G. Foy...

Jan 12, 2026

Timothy "Tim" or "Timmy" Michael Gwaltney passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 12, 2026. Tim was born on December 5, 1955 in Eustis, Florida.

A true jack-of-all-trades, Tim was always working on something. He could most often be found outside tinkering and doing what he loved. Along with his wife and children, Tim was...

Jan 12, 2026

Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society would like to extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Jeanne Askins who passed away on January 12, 2026. The obituary will be available shortly.