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Michael Jack Schroeder
Jan 1, 2026
Michael Jack Schroeder, 76, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on March 29, 1949, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Patricia and Jack Schroeder.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later continued his service as a reservist with the U.S. Navy Seabees in Sheboygan and the...
Ana Leticia Stable
Dec 30, 2025
Ana Leticia Stable, age 80, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully at Grace Davis Hall House in Ocala on December 30, 2025. She was born on April 23, 1945 in Santiago de Cuba, daughter of Dr. Arturo and Leticia Stable.
Arriving in 1962 from Cuba, Ocala became home for the rest of her life and was a proud resident. She retired...
Nancy Lou Venditto
Dec 30, 2025
Nancy Lou Venditto, 81, of Ocala, Florida, and formerly of Diamond Point, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Born in Glens Falls, NY, in 1944, Nancy was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Cameron) Reed of Lake George, New York. A proud member of the Warrensburg Central School Class of 1962, she went on to...
Linda Faye Crabtree
Dec 30, 2025
Linda Faye Crabtree, age 67, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1958 in Pikeville, Tennessee, a daughter of Virginia Sweat.
She is preceded by; daughter; Lindsey Crabtree
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; husband, Robert W. Crabtree, daughter; Kelly Crabtree. As well as many loved ones in Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and New...
Virgil Loius Briggs, Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Virgil L Briggs, Jr., age 80, went to see Jesus on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2 a.m. at the Villages Hospice Hospital in Florida.
He was born on July 18, 1945 in Ohio, son of Virgil, Sr. and Josephine Briggs. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Bob and Jake, sisters; Phyllis and Penny.
He served in the Air...
Frank Joseph Zito
Dec 28, 2025
Frank Joseph Zito, age 74, of Salt Springs, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025. He was born to Frank and Marie Zito on January 19, 1951 in Utica, New York.
He is preceded by; Father, Frank Zito; Mother, Marie Zito; and sister, Kathleen Zito.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Sally Bradbury-Zito, son; Paul Zito, sister; Joanne MacAnn,...
James Randall Watson
Dec 28, 2025
James Randall Watson "Randy", 86, of Ocala, Florida passed from this life to his eternal home on December 28, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1939 in Omega, Georgia son of Oliver and Tyne Watson.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Cathrin Annette Watson and his parents Oliver and Tyne Watson.
Randy devoted his life to...
Bobbie Jacqueline Bannister
Dec 28, 2025
Bobbie Jacqueline Bannister, age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was born on October 1, 1952, in Anniston, Alabama, a daughter of Harold and Glenna Crabtree.
She is preceded by her son, Clint Foster, and husband, Tom Bannister.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Benjamin Foster and wife Lori, brothers; Wesley Crabtree and wife Linda,...
Elizabeth June Franklin
Dec 27, 2025
Elizabeth June Franklin passed away peacefully at home in Ocala, Florida, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 95.
June lived a life centered on family, love, and quiet kindness. She was happiest surrounded by those she loved. To her family, she was a steady presence, a comforting voice, and a source of unconditional love.
She was preceded in death by...
William Rodkey Busbee
Dec 23, 2025
William Rodkey Busbee, age 67, of Anthony, Florida, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1958, in Lake Wales, Florida, a son of Betty Busbee. He is preceded by; He leaves behind to cherish his memory wife of 44 years, Doris Busbee "Dee Dee", son; Shaun Busbee (Heather), daughter; Casey Benitez (Gilberto), brother; Bruce Busbee,...
Tracey Lauren Winkler
Dec 22, 2025
Tracey Lauren Winkler, 58, passed away on December 22, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. She was born August 4, 1967 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Larry George Turner and Gail Francine Whiting. She worked as an elementary school teacher for most of her career.
She is preceded by her father Larry George Turner and Husband Michael Edward Winkler.
She is survived by her...
Jay Austin Hager
Dec 22, 2025
Jay Austin Hager, age 56, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, to Tom and Janna (Gilpin) Hager. Jay was the manager of Champion Pest Management and took great pride in his work. He was a graduate of Vanguard High School class of 1987 and The University of Central Florida class...
Dorothea Rita Mascow
Dec 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that Dorothea Rita Mascow, (nee Knapik) passed peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Ted and Diane Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL. Dorothea passed away three weeks after her beloved husband of 70 years, James G. Mascow who died at E.W. And Lucille Cates Hospice House in Ocala, FL. Jim passed...
Nellina Jane Queen Nowack
Dec 21, 2025
Nellina Jane Queen Nowack, age 92, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1933, to Don Ferrell and Roda Jeffery.
Nellina retired from the phone company, where she worked as an office clerk. Even after retirement, her desire to serve others never faded. She went on to volunteer at Monroe Regional Medical...
Robert Glenn Walker, Sr.
Dec 21, 2025
Robert Glenn Walker Sr., 79, passed away on December 21, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. He was born November 7, 1946 to Evener Walker and Elizabeth Murhammer in Shelton, Connecticut. He worked as a Chef. He was the meat manager at Pantry Pride and held a variety of other jobs in the hospitality industry.He is preceded by his parents and siblings;...
Esther F Weaver
Dec 18, 2025
Esther F. Weaver, 81, passed away on December 18, 2025 in Ocala, Florida. She was born July 25, 1944 in Otter Creek, Florida to Paul Erwin and Helen McCord. She worked in the cafeteria for the Marion County School Board at Fort King Middle School.
She is preceded by her parents and husband, John Weaver.
She is survived by one son, two...
James Allen Losaw
Dec 18, 2025
James Allen Losaw, age 23, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born on August 14, 2002, in Gloversville, New York, a son of Scotte Losaw and Jennifer White.He is preceded by; his father, Scotte Losaw.James leaves behind to cherish his memory; Grandmother, Wendilyn Losaw; Grandfather Myron Losaw; Aunt, Kimberly Simpson; Uncle, Vincent Simpson; Cousin,...
William Joseph Bieberbach
Dec 17, 2025
William Joseph Bieberbach, an extraordinary man, devoted husband and father, passed on December 17, 2025 after a battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on January 15, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Robert Calvin and Florence Ann Bieberbach. He was a memorable figure of the Lake Kerr community for 32 years after relocating to Salt Springs in 1993.
He absolutely...
William Harmon Hall
Dec 9, 2025
William "Harmon" Hall, age 89, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on December 9, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1936, in Fort McCoy, Florida, the son of William and Margaret Hall. Harmon served in the US Army from 1956-1959. He retired from the Marion County Road Department and spent his time working in his garden, building...
James W. Fitzsimmons
Dec 7, 2025
Fitzsimmons, James W. of Ocala, Florida and formally of Ewing, New Jersey, passed away on December 7, 2025.
Beloved husband of Sonia "Sunny" Fitzsimmons; loving brother of Ann Knab of Lower Grwynedd, Pennsylvania.
Friends are invited to Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00 P.M.
Burial will take place in Pennsylvania at a later date.
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