Ronald (Ron) A. Perine
Jan 5, 2026
Ronald (Ron) was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 26, 1957, to parents Martha Scott-Perine and William Perine. He relocated to Ocala, Florida in August 2013 after building his family home there in May 2007. Ron enjoyed the peace and quiet of Ocala. He died peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Ron is survived by his loving partner and wife...
Jeffrey G. Whittaker Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we announce the loss of Jeffrey G. Whittaker Jr., 55 after a second battle with cancer. He passed peacefully on January 5th, surrounded by loved ones.
Jeff was born in Gulfport, MS to Judy Whittaker and Jeffrey Whittaker Sr. relocating to Florida as a toddler. He graduated from Manatee High School in 1988 and was a...
Douglas James Hamilton
Jan 5, 2026
Douglas James Hamilton, lovingly known as Doug, age 59, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Manatee Memorial Hospital following a stroke. He was born on November 23, 1966, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Doug was a proud graduate of Springfield High School, Class of 1984, where he distinguished himself as a dedicated multi-sport athlete, playing football, baseball, and basketball. These formative...
John Joseph Matwijcow III
Jan 5, 2026
John Joseph "Johnny" Matwijcow III , age 59, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026
John was born on January 16, 1966, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and was raised in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Throughout his life, he lived in Bridgewater, New Jersey, as well as Nazareth and Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, before moving...
John Russell Thibodeau
Jan 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Russell Thibodeau
John Russell Thibodeau, age 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2026. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, wonderful sense of humor, and his deep love for his son and family. John's endless curiosity for new adventures and his passion for music brought...
Lee Michael Tango
Jan 5, 2026
Lee Michael Tango passed away on January 5, 2026, at home in Cape Coral, Florida, with his beloved wife at his side. His life was one of service, strength, thoughtfulness, and a legendary sense of humor that kept everyone, especially his wife, delightfully on their toes.
Lee was born in Buffalo, New York, to Marilyn...
Philip "Phil" Haskell Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Philip (Phil) Haskell Jr., age 94, of Dunnellon, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home.
Phil was born on September 2, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, to Philip Sr. and Ruth Haskell. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After...
Gary Miner
Jan 5, 2026
Gary Taylor Miner passed away January 5, 2026 in The Villages, Florida.
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Rev. Dr. David Roberts MacDonald
Jan 5, 2026
The Rev. Dr. David Roberts MacDonald, PhD, OSJ, MSM, was born on March 15, 1954, at Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone, to a stowaway aboard a freighter. He was adopted by the Rev. Malcolm Richard MacDonald, Dean of The Cathedral of St. Luke, located across the street from Gorgas Hospital, and his wife, Francis (Pat). They moved...