Ocala, FL Obituaries

Juanita Polk passed on March 28, 2026, at the age of 71. Born June 24, 1954, Juanita lived in Summerfield, Florida. A Committal will be held at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnel...

Andrew James Hood, age 98, passed on March 27, 2026. Born on July 2, 1927, Andrew was a resident of Citra, Florida.

Donald Gregory Boley, age 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on July 11, 1939, in Washington, D.C., Donald lived a full and meaningful life centered around his family, his wor...

Sally H. Whitehurst (Biondo) 1927-2026. Sally was fun, beautiful, and full of life. She was a Syracuse University music grad as well as a member and active alumni of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Sally ...

In Loving Memory of Luigi Mastroserio Luigi Mastroserio, 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 25, 2026. Early Life and Career Luigi was born on August 28, 1941, in Grumo Appula, Bari, Italy, to...

Robert A. Sisto of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 7, 1937, in New York, New York, Robert lived a life defined by service, dedication, and a deep ap...

Barbara Bertha Stebbins passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Barbara was a resident of Tampa, Florida.

Albert Jr. Capriglione, aged 86, passed away on 3/22/26 in Ocala, Florida. He was born 2/22/40, in Queens, NY, a son of the late Albert and Clara Capriglione. He served his country in the United St...

Doris M Ware passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Doris was born on April 19, 1938, in Connor, Maine, and was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

David Lewis Riker, a man whose life was defined by service, curiosity, and a deep love of history, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia. David...

Ruth Ann Mathena, 82, of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 12, 2026. Ruth was born on March 22, 1943, in Brockton, Massachusetts to Gladys (Bessett) ...

Jason Michael Schmidt passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 41.

Anna Marie Boley, age 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Anna lived a life centered on love for her family and the simple joys ...

Jane Elizabeth Paisley passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Jane Elizabeth Paisley was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Homer R Montgomery passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 96. Homer was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Perfecto Diaz passed on March 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on November 2, 1940, Perfecto lived in Ocala, Florida. A Funeral Service will be held at External Service Location, 558 Marion Oaks Ln,...

William J. Badillo, 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born in New York on January 11, 1945, William lived a life marked by dedication, intellect, and a deep appreciation for the th...

In loving memory of Jerry Joe Lawyer Jerry passed away on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, after an extended illness. Jerry was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 16th of 1940, to parents Claude and E...

Elise Lauren Meadows, 40, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born in Ocala, Florida on February 15, 1986, Elise was a proud lifelong resident of the community she loved. She graduated f...

Blasa Nidia Gutierrez de Diaz, age 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1942, in Cuba, where she spent her early years before building a life...

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of James F. Nenno (Jim) of Belleview, Florida, on February 19, 2026. He passed away peacefully at Highpoint at Stonecrest Memory Care Facility in Sum...

Winsome Jacobs, age 67, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Winsome was born on April 1, 1958, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Allan and Myrtle Dillon. She was a woman of strong ...

Roni Robinson, born on October 30, 1955, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 70. Roni was a resident of Mexico Beach, Florida.

Jack Edward Robinson was born on March 24, 1936, in Coshocton, Ohio. He passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Dunnellon, Florida.

Julie A Moon, born on July 26, 1928, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 97. A committal service will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, located at 5740 South Pine Ave, Ste A, Ocala, F...

Randel “Randy” Thrush of Belleview, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. He was born March 30, 1957, in Macomb, Illinois. Randy was a graduate of Washington High School and spent much...

April Demenzes Coplan passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born on April 5, 1962. April was a resident of Summerfield, Florida.

Jack Ray Edwards, born on April 6, 1934, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Jack Ray Edwards was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Cristian Orfescu, born on December 24, 1956, in Bucharest, Réunion, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 69. Cristian was a resident of Belleview, Florida. A visitation will be held at Fore...

Leona Locey, age 82, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida. Leona was born in Elmira, New York, to Virginia Cleveland and Elmo Aldrich. She w...

Cona Caputo, 98, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. Cona was born on September 2, 1927, in Naso, Messina, Italy. She later made her home in the United States, where she de...

Carmen Iris Serrano, age 96, was born on October 24, 1929, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and passed away on January 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. Carmen was a devoted mother, grandmother, and faithf...

A beloved mother, grandmother and great grandma Maria Monserrate (Monse) Thomasson, 96, of Ocala, FL. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 27,2026. Monse was born on February 19, 192...

Patrick Henry Holland, born on December 24, 1941, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Ronald M Fidler, born on November 16, 1941, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Ronald resided in Belleview, Florida. A committal service will be held at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, lo...

Marilyn Joyce Lockwood, age 89, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. Marilyn was born on June 10, 1936, in Warwick, Rhode Island. She lived a life marked by dedication to he...

Daisy Ann Pinkston Vachon Alexander, age 91, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born in DeKalb, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Florus Ansel and Maude Knight Pinkston. Daisy ...

Tomas Melendez‑Rivera, 93, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy defined by generosity, service, and a deep love for life. Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, to his father Carme...

Robert Sherman Lemasters, born on May 4, 1942, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Belleview, Florida.

William John Cooper, born on May 18, 1947, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Elaine Blidberg, 77, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2026. Elaine was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on August 26, 1948. She earned her Associate degree from the University of New Ha...

Lois Ann (Sharp) Connelly went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully at 4:30 am on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and caring that touched the lives of c...

Rachela Fusco, 89, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1936, in Naples, Italy. Rachela was married to her beloved husband, Carmine Fusco, on Sept...

Calvin Robinson, born on April 12, 1945, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 80.

Edilia Alonso-Gonzalez, born on August 3, 1943, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Miami, Florida.

Gretchen Marie Kalb, age 50, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2026. Gretchen was born in Ocala, Florida, on June 27, 1975. She graduated from Hillcrest School and received her Special Ed...

Jose Manuel Colon Mandry was born on January 21, 1960, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 65. He was a resident of Summerfield, Florida.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CECIL TURNER Cecil Alexander Turner, affectionately called Uncle Cecili was a native of Jamaica. He was born in the picturesque parish of Manchester. He was the si...

Cecil Glen Stratton, aged 80, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1945. Cecil was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Paul Joseph Wohlfahrt, born on October 8, 1981, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 44. He was a resident of Ocala, Florida.