Aug 31, 2026

Richard Arthur LeQuia Richard Arthur LeQuia, 83, of Englewood, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, following a courageous four-year battle with different cancers. His family is comforted knowing that he is no longer in pain and is now in his heavenly home with Jesus. 

Richard was born to Marie and Thomas LeQuia and was the youngest of their four...

Aug 31, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Drew/Rose Hopper

May 11, 1942 – August 31, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Drew Hopper, 84, passed away on August 31, 2026, in The Villages, Florida. She was born on May 11, 1942, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Russell and Yolanda Drew.

Betty spent many years working at People’s Bank in Connecticut. After leaving CT, she made her home in North Carolina for nearly...

Aug 31, 2026

Stephen John Gerardi, born February 3, 1946, and lovingly known as Steve, Brother, Dad, Uncle, or Poppi, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on August 31, 2026 Stephen John Gerardi, born on February 3, 1946. He was surrounded by love in his home, where he lived with his daughter and her family.



Stephen was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara...

Aug 31, 2026

Jean Couch Swope, of Clermont, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on August 31, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born on August 21, 1942, in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jean lived a life defined by friendship, service, curiosity, and a love for connecting with others. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Hughes, 69, of Orlando, Florida, on August 31, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Bob passed peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by the love of his family and close friends.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Susan Hughes; his son,...

Aug 31, 2026

David L. Hyre, 82, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on August 31, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, and lived in the Dayton area for many years before making Cape Coral his home in 2000.

David retired from Mound Lab after many years of service as a mechanical engineer. In later years, he continued serving...

Aug 31, 2026

Ellen Marie Lubniewski Oliva, 74, of Lindenhurst, New York, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Florida, surrounded by her family. Ellen was born on March 13, 1952, in Lindenhurst, New York, to the late Edward Lubniewski and Sophie Benson.

In addition to her parents, Ellen is preceded in death by her late brother,...

Aug 30, 2026

Tuan Lonng Chau, beloved family member and friend, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at the age of 72.

Tuan was a remarkable person whose life was defined by his intelligence, curiosity, and wide knowledge of life. He had a natural ability to learn, understand, and appreciate the world around him, and those who knew him valued his wisdom and...

Aug 30, 2026

Victory Vivian Lavigne Driver, 81, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away on August 30, 2026, surrounded by family and people she loved.

Vivian lived several lifetimes in her 81 years, and she made sure to have fun along the way. She was an entrepreneur, adventurer, world traveler, consummate hostess, loyal friend, devoted mother, sister, and aunt. Most of all, she was...

Aug 30, 2026

William “Bill” Von Dohlen, age 87, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina.

Bill is predeceased by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Annette (Young). He is survived by his sons, Bill of Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, and Joseph (Alexa) of Fort Mill, South Carolina; and by his daughter, Christine (Bruce) Lowin of...