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Tracey Lauren Winkler

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Countryside has...

Stephanie Ann Collier

Stephanie Ann Collier

Dec 4, 2025

Stephanie Ann Collier, age 74, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on December 4, 2025. She was born on October 19, 1951, in Ocala, Florida, a daughter of Columbus Williard and Cornelia Janette Collier.

She is preceded by father, mother and nephew, Jarred Collier.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; brother, Williard (Will) Collier (Nina); sisters, Brenda Collier (Donald Whitehead), Debra...

Charlotte Ann Stilwell

Charlotte Ann Stilwell

Dec 1, 2025

Charlotte Ann Stilwell, age 80, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away on December 1, 2025. She was born on April 8, 1945, in Oklahoma City. A daughter to Charles and Nellie Bee Hunt.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory; son, Mark Richard Stilwell, Jr. (Crystal Goodman); daughter, Ami Craig; step daughter Michele Pruitt, (Scott Pruitt); sister, Beverly Hinajosa; grandchildren, Richard...

Terrel Laroy Hood

Terrel Laroy Hood

Nov 28, 2025

Terrel Laroy Hood, age 66, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1959, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the late Roy and Lillian Hood.

Terrel was a man of quiet strength, sharp intellect, and deep devotion to his family. For more than 30 years, he built a respected career as a Certified...

John Patrick Dugan

John Patrick Dugan

Nov 27, 2025

John Patrick Dugan, age 33, of Citra, Florida, passed away on November 27, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1992, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

He is welcomed in Heaven by his mother, Karen Elaine Pilkerton and his grandfather Richard Edward Dugan II.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Danielle Dugan; son, Liam Taylor Dugan; parents Richard Edward Dugan III...

James George Mascow

James George Mascow

Nov 27, 2025

James (Jim) George Mascow, age 93, retired in Ocala, Florida in 1992, passed away on November 26th, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, He was the first born and only son of George W. and Mae T. Mascow (Mijka) . His sister Jaqueline (Otis) preceded him in death.

He is also preceded by his son, Joseph...

Edward Joseph Wiest, Jr.

Edward Joseph Wiest, Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Edward Joseph Wiest, Jr., known to many as "Doc Wiest", passed away on November 25, 2025, at age 87. He was born on June 14, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, son of Edward J. Wiest, Sr., and Katherine Wiest.

He served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper while at Fort Bragg, NC. Wiest then attended Western...

Lanas Clark Yandle

Lanas Clark Yandle

Nov 24, 2025

OCALA - Lanas Clark Yandle, 85, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Ocala, Florida.Born on April 2, 1940, Clark graduated from Ocala High School in 1958. He went on to serve in the National Guard and later became the proud owner of Yandle Building Materials, a business he led with dedication from 1975 until his passing in 2025....

Milford "Buddy" DeWayne Taff

Milford "Buddy" DeWayne Taff

Nov 22, 2025

Milford "Buddy" DeWayne Taff, age 78 of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 at Brandley Hospice House.

Buddy was born June 29, 1947 in Oakman, Alabama and moved to Florida at a young age with his family. Buddy was a water/waste water plant operator at General Development Utilities in Silver Springs Shores. Buddy was a member of Grace Baptist...

Clarice Ida Repaski

Clarice Ida Repaski

Nov 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mom, Clarice Ida Repaski (nee Woodruff),

of Ocala, Florida. The angels came on November 21, 2025 to carry her to heaven. Mom was

born in Lansing, Michigan on November 26, 1927, the only daughter of Lawrence and Aaltja

(Elsie) Woodruff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Jerome (Jerry) J. Repaski and Earl...

Eric Paul Gervais

Eric Paul Gervais

Nov 19, 2025

Eric Paul Gervais, 53, passed away November 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Gainesville, Florida. He was born March 11, 1972 in Raceland, Louisiana. Eric faithfully served the Lord a little over 30 years in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Florida. In February of 2009, he began what would be his last place of service as Pastor of First...

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