Obituaries

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Jefferson Smith

February 04, 1950 to October 27, 2026

Jefferson Smith, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to countless others, passed away on October 27, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Ocala, Florida. Born on February 4, 1950, in Huddy, Kentucky, to the late Willie T. Smith and the late Thelma Blackb......
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Patricia Anne Buck

December 29, 1940 to October 26, 2026

Patricia Anne Buck, affectionately known as “Patty” to family and friends and “Oma” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Camden, New Jersey, and raised in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, Patty lived a life filled with love, laughter, lasting ......
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Doris Jeanese Charleston

July 28, 1947 to October 25, 2026

Doris Jeanese “Sam” Charleston, age 79, was born on July 28, 1947, to Wilbur E. Hall and Leona Sandel. She graduated from Cowden High School, worked as a Realtor before retiring, and was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Sam’s family includes her husband, Steven Lane Charleston; her children, Johnny Lee R......
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Deborah “Debbie” Cheshire (née Howard)

August 30, 1956 to October 25, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Cheshire (née Howard) August 30, 1956 – October 25th, 2026 Deborah Cheshire, known lovingly as Debbie, was born on August 30, 1956, in Michigan. She spent more than 30 years in Ocala and resided in Port Charlotte for many years later in life. Debbie was a woman with a generous heart an......
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Ronald Alford Clemons Jr.

September 27, 1958 to October 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ronald Alford Clemons Jr.  Ronald went to be with The Lord on October 13th 2026. He is survived by his family and friends.  Ron was from Jacksonille, Florida but has been residing in Ocala for many years now, and made it his final home. He worked for Crossties of Ocala up until he passed.  R......
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Purificacion M Sullivan

February 02, 1939 to October 11, 2026

Purificacion Margarita “Margie” Abreu Sullivan, 87, of Ocala, Florida, passed away onOctober 11, 2026, peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer Dementia. Margie was born in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba to Cristobal Abreu and Margeret Gomez onFebruary 2, 1939. She attended Elementary school in Cuba. At the age of 15, the fa......
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George William `Billy` Bell

March 30, 1944 to October 06, 2026

George William "Billy" Bell, 82, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026 at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida, after a battle with stomach cancer. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, a......
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Jeffrey A. Turner

June 26, 1966 to October 04, 2026

Jeffrey A. Turner, born on June 26, 1966, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend whose life was marked by service, generosity, and a love for adventure.   Jeff was a cherished son of Ronald D. and Rosalia A. Turner, both of whom ......
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Robert Wagner

October 13, 1935 to October 03, 2026

Robert W. Wagner, 90, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on October 3, 2026, just 10 daysshy of his 91st birthday. Born on October 13, 1935, in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Clair K.Wagner and M. Evelyn (Wickey) Wagner. Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1962. In 1969, heand Sandra m......
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Nancy June Kaiser

October 23, 1957 to September 30, 2026

Nancy June Kaiser, 68, of belleview florida, passed away peacefully at a hospice house in ocala on September 30, 2026. Born October 23, 1957 in youngstown, Ohio to Willam and Dorothy Kaiser. She is preceded in death by parents William and Dorothy Kaiser,  sisters Jeannie Schmidt and Gloria allshouse and brother William (Bil......
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David Michael Kuntz

August 21, 1953 to September 30, 2026

David Michael Kuntz, 73, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida.Born in Logansport, Indiana, David grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and went on to earn his nursing degree from TCU. He spent his career as a cardiac ICU nurse, caring for patients ......
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Marcus Benjamin Damien

September 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Marcus Benjamin Damien was born on his due date, September 17, 2026, with a beautiful full head of hair and an observant spirit from the very beginning. He seemed to take in everything around him, quietly watching the world with curious eyes. He had the most beautiful smiles in his sleep, and one of his favorite place......
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Ed Schlegel

January 16, 1947 to September 29, 2026

Ed Schlegel, 79, passed away peacefully at home in The Villages, Florida, on September 29, 2026, after a short illness. Born on January 16, 1947, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Ed was one of three children born to Grace (App) Schloegel and Edwin M. Schloegel. He grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), and graduated f......
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Martin B. “Pinkie” Pinckney Jr.

August 05, 1942 to September 27, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life fully lived, we share the passing of  Martin B. “Pinkie” Pinckney Jr. Pinkie passed away peacefully at Cornerstone’s Mariposa Hospice House in The Villages, Florida, following a long bout with cancer. He was surrounded  by his friends and family on Sunda......
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Nicholas “Nick” Teruo Norvell

August 13, 1986 to September 23, 2026

Nicholas “Nick” Teruo Norvell, 40, of Ocala, Florida, passed away September 23, 2026, at HCA West Marion Hospital in Ocala, Florida. Nick was born August 13, 1986, in Greenville, Ohio, the son of William T. Norvell and Emiko (David) Augsburger. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Donna Kay Wright ......
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Lorri Gallo Rowe

February 19, 1957 to September 18, 2026

Lorri Gallo Rowe, of Fruitland Park, Florida, passed away on September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lorri was born on February 19, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, to Robert and Dolores Gallo. Throughout her childhood, Lorri and her family moved frequently, living in New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and eventually Con......
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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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Suzanne Catherine Klinedinst

December 20, 1938 to September 04, 2026

Suzanne C. Klinedinst, née Williams, 87, of Leesburg, Florida, and originally of York, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. Williams and Rosella M. Williams, née Althoff, as well as her brother, Charles Williams.  Suzanne is survived by her lovin......
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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......