Wayne Hamilton, Sr.
Nov 18, 2025
Wayne E. Hamilton, Sr was 91 years old and passed away on November 18, 2025 in The Villages, FL. Wayne was born in Enigma, Georgia.
Before he ever became a husband, a father, or a coach, Dad was a young sailor with the US Navy during the Korean War. The sea carried him farther than he ever...
Wilhelm "Bill" J. Andrae, Ii
Nov 18, 2025
Wilhelm "Bill" J. Andrae II was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on May 4, 1952. He married the love of his life, Patty, in 1979, and together they built their home in McKean, PA, where they raised their family surrounded by laughter, hard work, and deep love.
Bill built a long and respected career as an electrician,...
Barbara Jo Barrell
Nov 18, 2025
Barbara "Barbie" Jo Barrell, born on September 15, 1954, in Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully in Fort Myers, FL, on November 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old.
Barb was the cherished daughter of Keith and Josephine (Merman) Amish and grew up in a household filled with love and joy. Her early...
Gary H. Thistle
Nov 17, 2025
Gary H. Thistle of Sarasota, FL passed away on November 17, 2025. Gary was born in Boston March 27, 1952, and lived on Cape Cod before moving to Sarasota. On Cape Cod he ran a construction business (Thistle Construction) for many years. After moving to Sarasota, Gary pursued many varied interests from Real Estate to merchant mariner to woodworking. Gary...
James Book
Nov 17, 2025
James Morris 'Jim' Book, 90, of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully the morning of November 17 th , 2025, alongside his loved ones at home. His memorial service will take place at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on December 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
He was born in Orlando, Florida, March 11 th , 1935, but lived...
Raymond Francis Wille
Nov 17, 2025
Raymond Francis Wille, 98, formally from Rockford, Illinois, passed away November 17, 2025 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Raymond is survived by his children Bonita Richardson (William Simmons), Edgewater, Florida, Kathleen Kundo, Cherry Valley, Illinois, Steven Wille, New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Michael Wille, Roswell, Georgia; sisters, Jeanne Mcqueen, New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Mary Church, Lakevilla, Illinois. He...
Michael Wolford
Nov 17, 2025
In the early evening hours of November 17, 2025, the world lost a truly remarkable man and cherished husband, brother, uncle and friend. Michael Rogers Wolford was born on July 17, 1947, in Patuxent River, MD, to Bernard G. and Eleanor Rogers Wolford.
As a "Navy brat," Michael moved frequently with his family, living in Maryland, Norfolk,...
Patricia Catherine Nordstrom
Nov 17, 2025
Patricia "Pattie" Nordstrom, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unforgettable spirit that touched everyone she met. Born in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY to Francis and Grace Farrell, she was one of twelve children in a lively Irish Catholic family. Though she was the youngest of...
John Joseph Guiffre, Sr.
Nov 17, 2025
John Joseph Guiffre Sr., of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Binghamton, New York, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on November 7, 1941, John lived a life defined by devotion—to his country, his family, and his community. He married the love of his life, Scarlett, the moment he turned 21, beginning...
Geraldine Bailey
Nov 17, 2025
Geraldine "Gerrie" Bailey November 16, 1929 – November 17, 2025
Geraldine "Gerrie" Bailey, 96, passed away peacefully after a long life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to those she held dear.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 16, 1929, to George and Margaret (Weeks) Hughes, Gerrie spent her childhood summers in Grand Marais, Michigan,...