Obituaries

Aug 19, 2015

WHIPPLE, Keith L. Ocala – Keith L. Whipple, 76, passed away August 19, 2015.  Born August 18, 1939, in Harrisburg, PA, to Louis and Viola Whipple.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired automotive mechanic.  He is survived by his daughter, Kathie Sanzone (Patrick), his son, Michael Jones (Jennifer), his ex-wife, Dianne M....

Aug 18, 2015

FORMELLA, Kathryn Marie Lewis Ocala – Kathryn Marie Lewis Formella, 57, passed away August 18, 2015.  Born January 8, 1958 in Ocala, Florida, to Joseph Robert Lewis and Velma Kate Watson. She has lived here all her life.  She was a Wife, Mother and Homemaker.  She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Formella; son, Ronald Jay Worley II,...

Aug 16, 2015

Henry George "Chuck" Wieneke passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015.  Chuck was born on November 26, 1948 in Warrenton, Virginia, to Gordon and Edna Wieneke.  He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Army.  As owner of Green Key Farm, he trained and bred thoroughbred horses.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Wieneke;...

Aug 15, 2015

Summerfield - Sydney Mercedes Root, 22, passed away August 15, 2015.  Born January 30, 1993, in Cleveland, OH, she moved here fifteen years ago.  She is survived by her parents, Daniel Ray Root and Ruth Carol Wilson Root; sisters, Mandy and Brianna.  Graveside service 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

Aug 14, 2015

GAUDREAU, Phyllis Ursin Ocala ­ Phyllis Ursin Gaudreau, 78, passed away August 14, 2015 at Hospice Legacy House. Born October 4, 1936, in Miami, FL, to Fredrick Ursin and Phyllis Talbot Ursin. She has resided in Marion County for twenty-five years after moving from Miami. She was an agent for Delta Airlines. She is survived by her son, Chris Gaudreau,...

Aug 13, 2015

Ocala, Florida

Gregory Alan Rice Sr., age 60, passed away August 13, 2015.  Born November 28, 1954 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Franklin C. Rice and Geraldine Rice.  As a child, Greg traveled the world with his parents while his father was enlisted in the Air Force as a Navigator.

Greg raised his family...

Aug 11, 2015

BAZEMORE, William Donald Micanopy – William Donald Bazemore, 82, passed away August 11, 2015. Born August 11, 1933, in Holly Hill, FL, to Lamar Bazemore and Marie James Bazemore. He graduated from University of Florida. Upon graduation, he joined W.T. Grant where he was eventually promoted to district management. Later he moved to McIntosh where he was involved in...

Aug 8, 2015

Citra – Richard Douglas Tortora Jr., 28, passed away August 8, 2015.  Born September 6, 1986, in Hollywood, FL, to Richard Douglas Tortora Sr. and Mary Russ Tortora. He grew up in Marion County and loved competing in wrestling and mixed martial arts. Richard competed on wrestling teams at North Marion High School, Oviedo High School, Newberry...

Aug 8, 2015

WATERS, Lorraine P. Fort McCoy – Lorraine P. Waters, 85, passed away August 8, 2015.  Born July 3, 1930, in Elk Garden, West Virginia, to Lester Paugh and Violet (Sis) Rohrbaugh Paugh.  She has resided in Marion County for that last 27 years, moving from West Virginia/Maryland. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Waters (3/20/1994); brothers,...

Aug 8, 2015

Mike was born on 10/21/1956 to the late Joseph E. Lumpkin, Sr. and Mildred Lumpkin, and lived his entire life in Anthony.  He passed away on Saturday August 8th at Ocala Regional Medical Center surrounded by family members.

He attended Anthony School and worked at  Publix and Dayco for many years and as a handy man.

Aug 7, 2015

SCHNEIDER, Bertha Oxford - Bertha Schneider, 99, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Friday, August 7, 2015.  Born April 25, 1916, in Poland, to Shluimie,father and Surah, mother. She was the youngest of 8, the mother of 4, married to Aaron Schneider and a treasure to us all.  She is survived by her daughter, Helene Schneider, Shelly Schneider,...

Aug 3, 2015

Gainesville - Emma Eleanor Blair, 88, Banking Secretary, passed away August 3, 2015.

Aug 3, 2015

Gainesville - Francis Patrick "Pat" Fitzpatrick Jr., passed away August 3, 2015.  Born September 21, 1949, in Deland, FL, to Francis Patrick Fitzpatrick Sr. and Mary Jane Kirchof Fitzpatrick.  He has resided in Alachua Coutny for the last 25 years, after moving from Fort Myers.  He is survived by his son, Dan Fitzpatrick; daughter, Katie Fitzpatrick; and sisters, Mary...

Aug 2, 2015

POUCHER, Robert Wade Belleview – Robert Wade Poucher, 67, passed away August 2, 2015.  He was born October 2, 1947, in Homestead, Florida, to Earnest Poucher and Wilma Howell Poucher. Robert graduated from Coral Shores High School Islamorada, FL. Robert is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and worked as a Mud Engineer in the oil industry,...

Aug 1, 2015

PFEIL, Justus Mathias Belleview – JM Pfeil, 88, passed away August 1, 2015 with family at his side. Born in Martin, FL, on March 12, 1927 to Walter Rudolph Pfeil and Anna Reiff Pfeil, he lived in Marion County the majority of his life. He graduated from Reddick High School in 1945 where he played basketball and football. He...

Jul 31, 2015

Gary Messenger, 72 Ocala - He went to reside in heaven with the lord, July 31st.  A native of Indianapolis, IN, moved to Ocala in 1984.   Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Survived by his loving wife, Patty of 54 years, two sons, Bryan and Craig, four grandsons, Daniel, Andrew, Aaron, Cameron; granddaughter, Cayla; six great grandchildren, Austin, Violet, Morgan, Cole, Rylan and Aiden....

Jul 29, 2015

MSgt Raymond Villafana, USAF, Ret., age 87, of Citra, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2015, at his residence, after a full lifetime and decorated military service, world travel and accomplishment. His loving wife Maria del Carmen was by his side, having cared for him throughout his courageous battle with cardiomyopathy. He was born in Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY,...

Jul 28, 2015

Summerfield - JenniferAnn Hunley, 36, passed away July 28, 2015. Arrangements are private by the family.

Jul 27, 2015

YEARGAN, Brenda Gail Citra – Brenda Gail Yeargan, 54, passed away July 27, 2015 surrounded by her family.  She was born July 1, 1961, in Ocala, FL, to James Walter Lovell and Pearl “Polly” Lovell.  She has lived in Marion County all her life.  She was an employee for Publix Supermarkets for 37 years currently as Receiving clerk.  She...

Jul 22, 2015

COOPER, Jack Allen Salt Springs – Jack Allen Cooper, 76, passed away July 22, 2015.  Born July 11, 1939, in Mt. Creek, AL, to John Royal Cooper and Mary Agnes Welch Cooper. He moved here from Sarasota in 1990. Jack retired from GTE-Verizon after twenty five years. He has been a member of Masons Oak Park Lodge 864, Montgomery,...