Shirley V. Ponder
May 9, 2025
Shirley V. Ponder, 91, passed away on May 9, 2025, at her home in Cape Coral, Florida.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lethia (Peggy) Olivia and Stanley Joseph Burdette; her husband, Gerald; and her sister, June Powell.
Shirley is survived by her children, Robin Prather (Dennis), Kimberly VanDress (John); and four grandchildren, Jonathan (Christina),...
Birgitta Ann Marie Shuster
May 9, 2025
Birgitta Ann Marie Shuster, 91, of Nokomis, passed away on Friday May 9, 2025. Family services will be private.
Carlos Morales
May 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carlos Arturo Morales (1937–2025)
Carlos Arturo Morales, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on March 29, 1937, in Temuco, Chile, to Rosamel Morales and Maria Molina, Carlos lived a life defined by courage, resilience, and quiet devotion....
Lucille Hyde Smith
May 9, 2025
Lucille was born on July 9,1929 in Dixfield Maine to Carl and Myrtle Dain.
She married her late husband Merrill Earl Jr.(Smitty) of Johnstown , NY on July 29, 1950. She became the Matriarch of the family upon Merrills death in 1968 and raised 6 children on her own as a young widow.
Her strength...
Judith Rossi
May 8, 2025
Judith Louise Rossi (Maupin), age 79 of Cape Coral, FL, Passed Away on May 8, 2025.
Biography:
She was born in Hamilton, OH on April 16, 1946, to Joseph and Rose Mary Maupin. She graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School. She married Anthony Sontay Rossi JR.
Family:
Judith Louise Rossi (Maupin)...
Wilbur E. Biemesderfer
May 8, 2025
Wilbur E. Biemesderfer (Bill/Bud), age 82 , passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, holding his wife's hand and surrounded by his loving family. He had been a resident of The Villages, Florida, since 2010.
Born on July 10, 1942, in Marble Cliff, Ohio, to Wilbur A. and Stella Biemesderfer, Wilbur—known as Bill or Bud to those who...
Charlotte Heck
May 8, 2025
Charlotte Louise Heck of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away after a long battle with dementia.
She was born in Greeneville, Tennessee. She was a bank teller in Pittsburgh, Pa., Bank of New Smyrna, Wells Fargo for many years.
A private service will be held for the family.
She was a beloved...
Benjamin V. Velmonte
May 8, 2025
Benjamin V. Velmonte, beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, in Tavares, Florida, at the age of 84. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on October 16, 1940, Benjamin's life was a shining testament to compassion, humility, and unshakeable faith that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
A dedicated certified public...
Betty Ann Ellison
May 8, 2025
Betty Ann Turner Ellison, 90, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2025, at home in Ocala, FL. Betty was born in Winnsboro, SC, to Louie Eugene and Nancy Marion Turner on September 7th, 1934. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, gardening, coaching Khoury League Softball in Miami, spending time with family, and volunteering at Southwest Presbyterian Church in Miami. On August...
Susan Elizabeth Sarantapoulas
May 8, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Sarantapoulas, 66, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on May 8, 2025. She is predeceased by her beloved son, Brendan John Bjorkback (November 22, 1979 – February 25, 2022).
Susan is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Peter Sarantapoulas, whom she met on a birthday night out with friends. Together,...