Jun 17, 2024

Joseph M. Simplicio, Sr., 76, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL.  He was born in Manhattan, NY and worked as a specialist at a nuclear power plant.  Joseph was a US Navy Viet Nam veteran.

A funeral gathering with visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00...

Jun 17, 2024

Candace S. Smith (Comerford) PhD,RN,NEA-BC

Smith, Candace S. (nee Comerford) March 30, 1963 –

June 17,2024, of Punta Gorda, Florida, after a long battle

with Cancer. Loving wife and Best Friend of 32 years to

Bill Smith; dearest mother of Katelyn Forcucci of

Davenport, Florida; Kristin Kopp (Greg) of...

Jun 16, 2024

Donald Kessler, 92, of the Villages, Florida died peacefully on June 16, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Pasadena California to Charles and Muriel (Pidcock) Kessler. Don was a loving husband to his wife of 67 years, Norma (Thurston) Kessler and a loving Dad to his daughters Vicki (Kessler) Vaillancourt and Donna (Kessler) Huffstater. Don...

Jun 16, 2024

Theresa Anne Irby's spirit departed from us on June 16, 2024, on Father's Day, at the age of 75. Dwight R. Sullivan and his oldest son, Dwan E. Sullivan, were with her to celebrate the occasion just two hours before her passing. Father's Day had always been special to Theresa and Dwight, her Life Partner of 36 years. Although...

Jun 16, 2024

Cynthia Brotemarkle McInvale, aged 64, passed away early Sunday morning, June 16, 2024, comfortably in her home after a challenging journey with cancer. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband Bill McInvale; four children, the late Jordan Bourgeois, Travis Bourgeois, Austin (James) Nugent, and Shannon Carroll (David Center); three stepchildren, Ann Elizabeth McInvale, Trey (Kelly) McInvale, and Austin McInvale;...

Jun 16, 2024

Rita Marie Zielinski, transitioned to her final resting place in heaven on June 16, 2024.  All of her children (and beloved daughters-in-law) were able to visit with her shortly before her passing.  She was 87.  Rita was a Florida resident since 2008.

Rita was born on March 4, 1937 in Calumet City, Illinois.  She was a cheerleader...

Jun 16, 2024

Reta Mae Stephenson, born on May 27, 1935, in Burlington, Kansas to Irene (Baker) Stutesman and George Stutesman, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family.

Reta is survived by her five daughters: Pamela Zelimir, Janet Denton, Debra Thomas, Patricia Maher, and Vicky Skinner. She leaves behind her...

Jun 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard John Cody announces his passing. He was called home to be with his heavenly Father on June,16, 2024 while a patient at Advent Health Ocala.

Richard was born in Boston Massachusetts, June 27, 1947, and as a small child was cared for in a Catholic Orphanage in...

Jun 15, 2024

Barbara Rosanna Spencer, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2024, surrounded by family at home in Deltona, Florida.

Barbara was born in Trinidad on June 14th, 1931. She was adopted by Camilla and Cornelius Lewis. Barbara moved to the United States to California, then to New York City. She lived in Brooklyn where she worked...

Jun 15, 2024

Richard (Rick) Upton, born September 23, 1951, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, at his home in the presence of his loving wife, LouAnn.

Rick was employed by General Motors Powertrain for 35 years and then at ProMedica for 10 years.  During his employment he spent many years boating on Lake Erie.  After hanging up his...