Obituaries

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Brenda Star Levesque

July 24, 1958 to September 09, 2026

Brenda Star Levesque, 68 of Summerfield Florida passed away on September 9, 2026 in her home of 27 years.  Brenda was born in Woonsocket Rhode Island to Jean and Roger Chauvin on July 24th 1958. She went to Burrillvile High School and received her GED soon after. She was a licensed barber from Barbizon School in Providence......
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Lillie Cordes

June 28, 1964 to September 01, 2026

Lillie Cordes, of Ocala, Florida, was born in 1964 and passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 62. She was the youngest child of Merrick and Sadie Simmons. As a widow, Lillie will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Russell Cordes, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. She is survived by her children......
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Gerard Oscar Dugre

August 17, 1949 to August 29, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Gerard Oscar Dugre, known as “Gerry” to family and friends. Gerry passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Manchester, NH on August 17, 1949, he is predeceased by his parents, Phillippe and Iren......
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Joseph Anthony “Tony” Blevins

July 09, 1983 to August 23, 2026

Joseph Anthony “Tony” Blevins, 43, of Ocala, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2026, following a tragic automobile accident. Tony was born on July 9, 1983, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Joseph Alfred Blevins and Phyllis Carey of Weirsdale, Florida. Although Tony was born in Ohio, he moved to Florida wi......
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David Paul Burkarth

April 11, 1942 to August 23, 2026

David Paul Burkarth, 84, of Ocala, FL, passed peacefully at home on August 23rd, 2026, surrounded by loving family.  David was born in New Britain, CT on April 11th, 1942 to Joseph and Mary Burkarth.  He worked at Fafnir Bearing Company in New Britain, CT until he transitioned to Travelers Insurance in Hartford, CT a......
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Anthony (Tony) Becker

November 16, 1944 to August 08, 2026

Tony Becker, 81, of The Villages, Florida, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after a long illness.  Tony was born on November 16, 1944, in Clifton, New Jersey, to the late Joseph and Helen (Marositz) Becker. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and attended Montclair State University. He worked for......
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Wolfgang Lohrbeer

May 01, 1945 to August 07, 2026

Wolfgang Lohrbeer, 81, passed away on August 7, 2026, in The Villages, Florida. Wolfgang was born on May 1, 1945, in Donrath, Germany, and grew up in nearby Altenrath. As a young man, he went to sea as a merchant marine, a chapter that took him far from the small German town where he was raised and shaped the adventurous spirit......
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Lee Ellen Blake

May 25, 1941 to August 06, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lee Ellen (Macintyre) Blake   Lee Ellen Blake, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2026, at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in The Villages, Florida.   Originally from Peabody, Massachuset......
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William `Bill` Keene III

January 19, 1940 to July 26, 2026

William "Bill" Keene III, 86, passed away peacefully in Florida in 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1940 to William and Cameron Keene, Bill lived a life defined by service, curiosity, and kindness. He attended military school in West Virginia before earning a scholarship to Randolph......
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John “Jack” McGrath

November 12, 1940 to July 25, 2026

John “Jack” McGrath, 85, husband of Janet Marsh McGrath, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at his home in Florida surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born November 12, 1940 in Meriden, Connecticut to the late Gerald and Marie McGrath. He attended elementary school at Saint Joseph’s School......
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Maria Klak Radomski

January 18, 1955 to July 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Klak Radomski  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Klak Radomski, age 71, of Ocala, Florida, who entered into eternal rest on July 18, 2026, after courageously facing medical complications. Maria was born on January 18, 1955, in Katowice, Poland, to the late Jozef Klak and Zofia K......
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Robert Lee Smith Jr.

August 24, 1958 to July 14, 2026

Robert Lee Smith Jr., known as Bob, to most and forever Bobby to his siblings, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at the age of 67, surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was a larger-than-life character who left an impression wherever he went. Often dressed in one of his favorite Hawaiian shirts and iconic Birkenstock......
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William Robert Burke

September 08, 1937 to July 14, 2026

      William Robert Burke, 88, of Summerfield FL passed away July 14, 2026. Bill was born September 8, 1937, in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI to Patrick and Mary Frances Burke.     After earning his BA from Michigan State University, MA from Wayne State and serving in the US Army, he worked as a co......
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Helen Harvey

December 09, 1932 to July 04, 2026

Together again... It is with great sadness and deepest sympathy that Helen Harvey joined her loving husband Leonard on July 4, 2026. They have been married 59 years since he passed in 2020. Helen was born on December 9, 1932, she is survived by her sons Allen and Ronald Harvey and by Two daughters and eight grandchildren. One ......
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Joseph (Joe) Karwatka

October 06, 1953 to June 27, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Karwatka (October 6, 1953 – June 27, 2026) It is with great sadness and love that we share the peaceful passing of Joe Karwatka on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Ocala, Florida surrounded by family. He fought a brave battle with several cancers over the decades with positivity, grace, and humor. Joe faced every ......
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Samuel Anello Jr.

May 18, 1936 to June 25, 2026

Samuel “ Sammy” Anello Jr., 90, passed away on June 25, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. He was born on May 18, 1936, in Newark, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents Santo Anello and Lucia Gazzo Anello. Samuel proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era. Throughout ......
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Larry Joe Beitz

June 17, 1937 to June 24, 2026

Larry Joe Beitz, age 89, of Leesburg, Florida passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born June 17, 1937 to the late Joe and Arline Beitz, in Garden City, Minnesota (we think). On June 25, 1960 he married Gertrude (Cathy) Beitz, with whom he lovingly spent the past 66 years, and together raised t......
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Elizabeth Jane Kastory

August 13, 1939 to June 19, 2026

Elizabeth Jane “Bee Jay” (Graham) Kastory, age 86, of The Villages, FL, passed away on June 19, 2026, after a brief illness during which her family and close friends were abundantly present. She was born on August 13, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA to Ambrose Allen Graham and Alice (Yarmer) Graham. Bee Jay grew up in Pitts......
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Tracy Tanimura

March 10, 1971 to June 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tracy Tanimura With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Tracy Tanimura, who departed this life on June 18, 2026, at the age of 55 in Ocala, Florida. Born on March 10, 1971, in Georgetown, Guyana, to Valerie Dinzey and Kazuo Tanimura, Tracy lived a life centered on ......
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Mickey Brennan

July 12, 1953 to June 12, 2026

It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I write this. My wonderful husband Mickey Charles Brennan went to be with the angels on June 12,2026 at 12pm at home where he was surrounded by his loving wife. It was very sudden and very sad that my best friend and my wonderful husband had to leave all of us so soon in life.......