Ocala, FL Obituaries

John Frederick Berg passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 8, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, John lived in Ocala, Florida.

Harold Lewis Meador Jr. passed on June 3, 2026, at the age of 80, and was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Annie “Ann” Hilton of Ocala, Florida passed away on June 1, 2026 at 100 years old, two months after the love of her life and husband for 48 years, John “Frank” Hilton. The last of 9 siblings and th...

Marina Nathilee Watts, affectionately known by family and friends as “Queenie”, was born to Ambrose Smith and Louise Myers in Kingston, Jamaica, WI on April 11, 1935. After her mother passed in 1944...

John J. DeFranceso passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 102. Born January 29, 1924, in Waterbury, Connecticut, John was the son of Charles & Fannie DeFrancesco. John’s long life was marked by ...

David Wayne Rushing, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Ocala. Born on May 21, 1958, in Ocala, Florida, David lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, loyalty, and deep love ...

Karen A. Pendley April 27, 1959 – March 24, 2026 Karen A. Pendley, born on April 27, 1959, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and other medical conditions...

Mark A. DiGiugno, 89, of New York, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. Mark was born in Tarrytown, New York on August 16, 1936, to Anna Speciale and Andrew DiGiugno. He spent mu...

Mrs. Barbara Spiller, 85, of Ocala, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. Barbara was a patient and loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Barbara was born on Ma...

Domenica Cousins, age 93, of Harbor Chase of the Villages, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2026. Born on November 30, 1932, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Domenica lived a long and remarkable life ro...

Mary Ellen Vey, 70, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Born in Ocala, Florida, on March 21, 1956, Mary lived a life marked by quiet strength, compassion, and an unwaverin...

Donna Jean Hawley passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 70. Donna Jean Hawley was born on July 19, 1955, and was a resident of Ocala, Florida.

Janet Margosiak, 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on May 13, 2026. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on May 8, 1947, Janet lived a life centered around family, hard work, and caring for others. Janet...

Richard Vernon Maxson, 95, of Silver Springs, Florida, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. Richard was born on October 12, 1930, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Aaron and Donnabell. He graduated...

Frank E. Lowe, 82, of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Sunday May 10, 2026. Born on April 2, 1944 to Frank M. and Janette Lowe in Turkey Creek, Kentucky. He moved to Ocala, FL in 1957...

Helga E. Mercado, age 97, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. Born on June 23, 1928, in Salzburg, Austria, Helga lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, creativity,...

Roland E Halle passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on June 20, 1938, and residing in Summerfield, Florida.

German Rivera, 91, of Ocala, Florida, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2026. Born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, on May 27, 1934, German lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and love for others. ...

Mary Frances Bennetts passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 14, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, Mary Frances Bennetts was a resident of Summerfield, Florida.

Albert Nicholson Williamson, Jr., age 91, of The Villages, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2026. Al was born in Greenwood, Mississippi, on December 25, 1...

Karlis “Chuck” Norkus, 65, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 27, 2026. Chuck was born on June 13, 1960, in Frankfurt, Germany. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Police o...

Diana Marie Aston passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on January 17, 1959, in Houston, Texas, and residing in Ocala, Florida.

Veronica Sherriff, age 91, of Harbor Chase of The Villages Crossing, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. Born on January 29, 1935, in Basseterre, St. Kitts, Veronica lived a life defined by gra...

Ilda Iris Groullon, 79, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born on June 10, 1946, in Isabela, Puerto Rico, Ilda lived a life rooted in love, resilience, and dedication to her family. S...

Always In Our Hearts Anthony M. Scriffiano February 1, 2003 - April 22, 2026 On April 22, 2026, A loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, brother in law, nephew, cousin, someone’s person and friend pas...

Thomas Jay Peeples, 71, of Summerfield, FL, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Mariposa Hospice House in The Villages, FL. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 15, 1955, to Charles E...

James C. Wilkie Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Born on February 9, 1955, in New York City, James moved with his family to Florida in 1964, where he spent much of his youth and f...

Wallace Sidney “Sid” Bundy 93 yrs old passed away April 22, 2025 - Sid will be remembered by many for his work ethic, his love for adventure, and all animals. He was an accomplished and well know Hor...

Ross A. Olmos, 88, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1937, in The Bronx, NY, to Essie Block and Salvador Olmos. Ross received his B.S. in Criminal Justice from the ...

Sandra Louise Rose, 82, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 18th. She was born in Fryburg, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1943. She was married to Earl Rose III, who preceded her in death; they were...

Jose Juan Pabon-Lopez passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 46, having been born on September 17, 1979.

Vickie Victory Davis passed on April 9, 2026, at the age of 82; she was born July 2, 1943, in Kermit, Texas, and was a resident of Ocala, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held at Forest Lawn...

Anna Lee Weaver, age 91 of Weirsdale, FL passed away on the 14th of April 2026 in Summerfield, FL. Anna Lee was born in Monterey, Tennessee to Roscoe Harvey Welch and Celia May (Howard) Welch on April...

William Robert “Bob” Windal Sr., born December 11, 1955, lost his battle with cancer on April 10, 2026. Bob was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life will be remembered by his family...

Juan Cruz Sr., age 73, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2026. He was born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on December 7, 1952. Juan worked in construction for many years and was known for his stro...

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Alexander Simerson on April 6, 2026, at the age of 69. Tom departed this world peacefully at a hospice, having brave...

Robert Joseph Stanko passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 43. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 South Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, US, on April 12, 2026, from 10:00 am to 8...

James Thomas Hopkins passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 79. James was born on September 10, 1946, and was a resident of Ocala, Florida. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740...

William John “Bill” Wetmore, age 80, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on May 8, 1945, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Bill was the son of the late Fred and Jeanette ...

Ralph Steven Singleton passed on April 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Born June 5, 1935, Ralph was a resident of Ocala, Florida. A committal will be held at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave...

Charles Allen “Papa”Craven Age 63, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away April 5, 2026 at his home located in Summerfield. Born December 16, 1962 in Hollywood Florida, to Charles and Cecilia Craven re...

Gladys Marion Douma passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 85, and was a resident of Trenton, Florida. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 South Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480, US,...

John Franklin Hilton was born in Kershaw, South Carolina, the beloved son of the late John Thomas Hilton and Tressie Mae Catoe Hilton. Raised with strong values of hard work and devotion to family, he...

Michael Stephen Ross passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on January 20, 1954, and residing in Tavares, Florida.

Donna Marie Shaw passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on October 14, 1932, and was a resident of Williston, Florida.

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 passed on March 27, 2026, at the age of 98.

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...