Gary McDowell
Apr 14, 2026
Gary McDowell, of The Villages, Florida, transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully at the age of 90 on April 14, 2026 following a brief illness.
Born on March 9, 1936 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the only child of Carroll and Lucile McDowell. “Gary Mack” who was a beloved family comedian, train enthusiast, and a legendary voice on the airwaves, left behind...
Steven D. Morgan
Apr 14, 2026
Steven D. Morgan, 67, of Edgewater, FL, formerly of Zanesville, OH, passed away the morning of April 14th, 2026, in Daytona, FL, alongside family.Steven was born May 3, 1958, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late Ross and Elnora Morgan. He leaves behind his wife Robin Morgan, his son Morgan Austin Morgan(Macie Smith), his sister, Lisa (Jeff) Baughman, and his...
Marlene K Hornick
Apr 14, 2026
Marlene K. Gibbs Hornick, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2026, surrounded by hospice care, her loving daughter, Laura, and her cherished pets. She was born on June 22, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio, and was raised in Chester, West Virginia.
She was the daughter of the late Kathleen Vervin Gibbs and Roy Franklin Gibbs. Marlene was...
Gary Lee Stayrook
Apr 14, 2026
Gary Lee Stayrook, 73 of Summerfield, FL was born May 30, 1952, in Dayton, OH. He grew up in Akron, OH on Portage Lake where he enjoyed swimming and boating in summer and sledding and ice skating in winter. He attended Manchester High School and then served in the US Navy for several years.
He worked in the Ohio rubber plants...
John Joseph DeFrancesco
Apr 13, 2026
John Joseph DeFrancesco, Sr., age 102, a WWII Air Force veteran, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.
It is with a heavy and sad heart that I share the passing of John J DeFranceso who left this world on 4/13/2026 at the age of 102. Born in Waterbury CT to Charles & Fannie DeFrancesco. John was a WWII B17 bomber...
Gerald "Jerry" R. Miller
Apr 12, 2026
GERALD “JERRY” R. MILLER, Age 85, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord, on Sunday April 12, 2026, in Ocala, FL. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 9, 2026, at Friendship Baptist Church, 9510 SW 105th St, Ocala FL.
He is preceded in death by his father Vollie Miller, mother Beatrice Miller, sister Sue Boyles,...
Richard Austin Roderick
Apr 12, 2026
Richard Roderick died peacefully the morning of 04/12/2026 at home in DeLand Florida. He lived life on his terms. He was a veteran and proudly served his country in France and then in the reserves. He was a great Gardner and enjoyed tending his plants even in the end on his patio. He enjoyed tennis in his younger years and...
Cynthia Smith Sopher
Apr 12, 2026
Cynthia Smith Sopher, 83, of Venice, Florida, was welcomed home into the arms of her Savior in the early morning hours of April 12th, 2026, after a short yet courageous battle with cancer.
Known to many as Cindy, or "Grandmama" to her grandchildren, she was a free spirit and a light in any room she entered. Cindy was never afraid of...
Katherine A Noon
Apr 12, 2026
Katherine Ann Piazzola-Noon, lovingly known as Kathy, will be remembered for her joyful spirit, kind heart, and the warmth she brought into every room. An optimistic and happy person, Kathy truly “carried a smile in her pocket,” always ready to share it with family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to cross her path.
Kathy dedicated 31 years of service as a...
Henry Joseph Lavender
Apr 12, 2026
Henry Joseph “Joe” Lavender, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Lady Lake, FL after an extended illness. Born March 9, 1953 in Sebring, FL he later moved to Wildwood, FL where he graduated from Wildwood High School in 1972. After graduation, Joe proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for 2 years. After his military service, Joe...