Wildwood, FL Obituaries

Jay Buchbinder passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 68.

A local radio icon has passed away. Lee Davis, the former owner of WCUB and WLTU, died after a battle with some general health problems at the age of 90. Lee’s professional journey in broadcasting t...

After a long journey Everette (Bud) LaPlante crossed over peacefully on May 3, 2026. Born in Medusa Albany, NY on May 22, 1936, Bud would have been 90 on May 22nd. He is predeceased by his parents L...

On April 29, 2026, Denis Abel Guenette embarked on his final journey without a map, destination Heaven. Given his well-known hesitancy to ask for directions, it is comforting to know that his angels w...

Carol Capion Hoffman Clements, age 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday April 28, 2026, in Wildwood Florida. Carol was born to Robert George and Mildred (Capion) Hoffman on March 30, 1936, in Massillon...

Ms. Vicki Findley, age 81, of The Villages, FL, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 21, 1945, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to her parent...

Carolyn Spickenagel, 99, of Wildwood, FL, formerly of Plant City, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents John Jardine and Garnet Nis...

James Martin Jones passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 69; born October 17, 1956, in Palo Alto, James lived in The Villages, Florida.

Rose Hally of Leesburg, FL, previously of Holiday City in Toms River, NJ, passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 88. She was the wife of the late John Hally. She was born in Ketch, Germany on Jan...

Carolyn Joyce Hayes passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 10, 1947, in Detroit, Carolyn lived in Oxford, Florida.

Ray Russell was born May 12, 1939, in Lincoln County, Nebraska, the youngest of eight children. He was raised in a rural community, graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agricu...

Kyle Michael Moody, 43, of Wildwood, FL passed away on April 9, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1983 in Bangor, Maine to his parents Pamela and Shawn Moody. Kyle spent 16 years in law enforcement befor...

Craig Alan Closser, age 69, of The Villages, Florida, gained his wings on the 8th of March, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Craig was born on November 19, 1956, in Kansas Cit...

Mark Stephen Strickler, 78, of The Villages, Florida passed on March 28, 2026. Mark was born on December 9, 1947, in Cheverly, Maryland to his late parents Paul and Corinne (Davis) Strickler. A gradua...

Suzanne Wunsch passed on March 27, 2026, at the age of 88, and was a resident of The Villages, Florida. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Mark The Evangelist, 7081 SE Hwy 42, Florida, FL 34491,...

Richard (Rick) Alan Kinder passed away on March 7, 2026. Rick was a lifelong bibliophile, learner, and natural teacher. He was loving, devoted, and a fierce protector of the love of his life, his wife...

Joseph R. Lapp "Bob" entered heaven on March 22, 2026, at the age of 94. He was a resident of The Villages, FL. Bob was born in Batavia, NY and raised in Leroy NY. He excelled in both baseball and foo...

Beverly Ann Vickers, 79, passed on March 7, 2026. She was born September 7, 1946, in Mobile and was a resident of The Villages, Florida. Visitation will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 4156...

Luz N. Arroyo, 83, was born December 28, 1942, and passed on March 8, 2026. Luz resided in Troy, New York. A visitation will be held at Dignity Memorial Life Celebration Center, 7134 Powell Road, W...

Stephen Henry Delgado of Ocala, FL.; formerly of Salisbury Mills, NY passed away at home on February 4, 2026. He was 92. Stephen was born at sea, aboard the USS Carabobo on April 20, 1933. He is sur...

Mark Brian Weathers passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 72.

James Edward Pfeiffer, cherished husband to Donna Lasko for 34 years, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Bellevue, Florida. He was lovingly surrounded by his family at the time of his pas...

Charlotte Harrison Zeb, 90, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Charlotte was born on March 13, 1935 in Ettrick, Virginia to her late parents Ida Harrison and ...

Melissa Ann Haplea, 68, passed away with family by her side on February 20, 2026. Born November 1, 1957, in Cold Spring, NY she was the eldest daughter of Jim and Claudia Hopper. She was raised in Gl...

John Joseph Borden Jr. passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on November 10, 1929, John lived in The Villages, Florida. A visitation will be held at Dignity Memorial Life Celebra...

Joseph Cannarella, 91, passed away on February 20, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice Center in Lady Lake, Florida after a brief illness. Joe was born on March 27, 1934 in Hartford, CT to Santo and Mary Ca...

Joseph Savino Zangrilli, of The Villages, FL, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 80. Joe was born on October 17, 1945 in the Bronx to John and Marie Zangrilli. In 1970 he married Mary Jo ...

Carveth Clements, age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday February 14, 2026, in Wildwood Florida. Carveth was born to Meredith Leslie and Christine (Brooks) Clements on August 21, 1933, in Brownwood...

Maxine was born on May 29, 1930, in Verona, Missouri. Her family later moved to Detroit before settling in Bay City, Michigan, where Maxine and Elliott raised their five children. In her later years, ...

Jose B. Velez, Esq., a distinguished attorney, Judge, decorated United States Army veteran, and lifelong public servant, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was 78. Born in San Germán, Pu...

Harry Robert Kohlbrenner Jr. passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on March 15, 1939. He was a resident of The Villages, Florida.

Raymond Eugene “Ray” Chesi, 84, passed away suddenly early on the morning of 9 February 2026 in The Villages, FL, exactly 24 years after his mother passed. Ray was born on 24 January 1942, the third c...

Linda Ortiz Banko, 71, of The Villages in Florida, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Hospice Home at High Point. Born June 6, 1954, in Long Island, New York, she was a daughter of the late Vic...

Myrna Gonzalez, 73, peacefully transitioned into the arms of the Lord on January 25, 2026. Myrna was born on September 25, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York, and most recently resided in Wildwood, Florida—...

Karen Anne Carrol-Kowalski was born on July 2, 1951, in Las Angeles. She passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 74. She was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Mackey Ray Roberts, a resident of Copperas Cove, Texas, was born on February 18, 1933, and passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 92.

Ron, beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and dear friend, passed away peacefully, among family, on January 21, 2026 at the age of 80 in Leesburg, FL. He was born on March 30th, 1945 in Canton,...

Thomas Andrew Healy, 43, of Wildwood, FL., passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born on May 27, 1982 in Carmel, New York to his parents Donna and Gerard Healy Sr. Thomas was a graduate of Mahopac H...

Joseph Anthony Aiello III, 90, of The Villages, FL, passed away on January 19, 2026. Joseph was born on October 13, 1935, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to his late parents Joseph Aiello II and Gracia Minuto...

Dorothy Ann Ryan, 82, passed away January 17, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice in Lady Lake, Florida. Dorothy was born in Iowa City, Iowa on October 22, 1943, the Daughter of John B. Gehl and Lula M. (Parr...

On January 16th, Heaven gained a creative, loving, energetic and tenacious Renaissance woman…my mom. The indomitable Pamela “Penny” Badolato is finally in comfort after her most recent challenge batt...

Eugene Olsson, 91, passed away on January 10, 2026 in The Villages, Fla. He was surrounded by family and so much love. Son of Charles and Ethel Olsson, born on April 21, 1934, Gene grew up in the Bro...

Charles Earl Lankert was born on September 4, 1938, in Philadelphia. He passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. He was a resident of Wildwood, Florida.

Elsie Lou Lankert passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on February 22, 1939, in Lancaster. Elsie was a resident of Wildwood, Florida.

Maria Antonia Valle Grafals, treasured as a mother, grandmother, and the heart of our family, passed away peacefully. Her days were woven with prayer and unwavering love for those around her. Maria’s ...

David Edward Mickelson, born on May 30, 1950, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 75. David was a resident of The Villages, Florida.

Anne Lynn Sinaw, born on April 9, 1947, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Anne was a resident of The Villages, Florida.

Charles V Roark Jr, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and veteran passed away on January 5, 2026. Born in Wilton Ct Charles committed himself to service early in life. He served with the United...