Maurice "Moe" McLaud

May 29, 2026

Maurice S. “Moe” McLaud, 92, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on Friday May 29, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages.

Born on October 9, 1933, in South Kortright, New York, Moe was the son of Elmer L. and Lydia G. Shepard McLaud. He lived life with an adventurous spirit, always ready for the next opportunity—whether it was a new...

Clyde "Gene" Belford

2026



Clyde Eugene "Gene" Belford, Jr., 79, of Sanford, Florida, passed away peacefully in his favorite chair on May 29, 2026.

Gene was a man with a big heart, an infectious smile, and a love for life that touched everyone who knew him. He was fun-loving, family-oriented, and always happiest when surrounded by those he loved. Gene never met a stranger and...

Kevin William Talamini

May 29, 2026

Kevin William Talamini, 58, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by those he loved, on May 29, 2026.

Kevin was born on January 16, 1968, in Somerville, NJ, and grew up in Manville, NJ. As a young child he carried around his shoeshine box, tending to patrons as he became an independent earner for things he wanted....

Roger Edwin Christian

May 29, 2026

Roger was born on June 16, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas to Marjorie Faye Christian (Crocker) and Arthur Dean Christian. He grew up in Girard, Kansas, where he graduated from Girard Rural High School in May of 1964. After graduation he enrolled at Kansas State College of Pittsburg to pursue a degree in Physics. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as...

Maureen Anne Cusack

May 29, 2026

CUSACK, Maureen A. (McConnell), of Casselberry and Ponce Inlet, Florida, age 71, passed peacefully at home with her loving husband, Joseph “Jay” Cusack, and daughters, Kelly and Erin Cusack by her side on May 29, 2026. Mighty Mo fought valiantly over the last few years after being diagnosed with clear cell endometrial cancer. Through treatments, hospitalizations, setbacks, and breakthroughs Mo...

Virgil Scott Lowe, Jr.

May 29, 2026

Virgil “Scott” Lowe, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2026, at the age of 54. A resident of Canton, Georgia, Scott leaves behind a legacy of laughter, service, and an unshakeable passion for life.

Born on November 14, 1971, Scott grew up in Coral Springs, Florida, where he attended Coral Springs High School. Guided by a desire to serve his...

David William Nelson

May 28, 2026

David William Nelson, 72, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on May 28, 2026.

Born on January 20, 1954, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, David was the son of the late William Joseph Nelson and Frances Speaker Nelson.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother.

David is survived by his devoted...

Gary "Joe" Rupe

May 28, 2026

Gary “Joe” Rupe, 84, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on May 27, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1942, in Hurricane, West Virginia, and lived a life marked by resilience, patriotism, hard work, love of family, and a deep willingness to help others.

Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat Rupe, just 10 days before his...

Christina "Tina" Ross

May 28, 2026

Christina “Tina” Ross, 92, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 28, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born and raised on Brändö, an island in the Helsinki archipelago, Tina embodied the Finnish spirit of sisu — that untranslatable quality of grit, resilience, and quiet determination — carrying it with her across an ocean and through...

John B. Schmidt

May 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of John B. Schmidt, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. John departed this world on May 28, 2026, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Born on August 19, 1945, in Staten Island,...