Obituaries

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Wanda Barber Cortright

April 12, 1936 to October 03, 2020

Wanda Barber Cortright, 84 born April 12th, 1936 passed away peacefully under the care of Marion Hospice on October 3rd, 2020. Wanda was preceded in death by her Husband Lawrence Jerry Cortright. She is survived by many family members including Daughters Cynthia Ballenger, Mitzi Robinson (Anthony Robinson), Tina Burns (Kenny Bur......
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Gregory George Pando

May 10, 1959 to September 27, 2020

Gregory George Pando, age 61, of Dunnellon Florida passed away on September 27th, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Greg was born May 10th, 1959 to Mary Joan and Joseph Pando in Spanish Harlem NYC. The family moved to the Bronx when Greg was 8. He started playing guitar at the age of 5, playing in Greenwich Village by the time he......
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Darlene Joy Hopaluk

October 30, 1961 to September 21, 2020

Darlene Joy Hopaluk, age 58, of Belleview, Florida passed away September 21, 2020. Darlene was born October 30, 1961 to Eugene Phillip Van Horn and Eva Marion (Van Horn) Roberts in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Darlene graduated from Mt. Pocono High School in Pennsylvania and received her AS in Business Management from Rasmussen Co......
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Alice Valarie Taylor

October 30, 1961 to September 21, 2020

Alice Valarie Taylor, maiden Trynoski (49, Gainesville, FL), died suddenly on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Alice was born March 2, 1971, at Eglin AFB near Valparaiso, FL and was a lifelong resident of Florida. She worked in healthcare administration at UF Health Shands Hospital and was well loved and admired for her work ethic, u......
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Benny L. Mainer

October 28, 1938 to September 19, 2020

Ocala – Benny Leroy Mainer, 81, of Ocala, passed peacefully September 19, 2020. Benny was born on October 28, 1938 in Ocala, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice (Younglove) Mainer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce G. Mainer of Ocala; his daughter Amy Mainer; his daughter Daniell......
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Robert Lueallen III

January 01, 1970 to September 07, 2020

In loving memory of Robert Lueallen III who passed away on September 7th, 2020. Who leaves behind a loving wife Emmea Lueallen, also siblings Eloise Lueallen Hull, Kathrina Crummer (husband David), Regina Lueallen Franks (husband Harold, deceased). Mr. Lueallen leaves behind his children Esmond Melvin Covington, Keisha Lane (and......
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Sharon Ciancia

November 06, 1945 to August 29, 2020

Ciancia, Sharon R., 73, of Lecanto, FL, passed away peacefully at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, Florida on August 29, 2020 at 5PM. Sharon was born and raised in Naples, Florida and moved to Citrus County, Florida in 2005. She was an active member of Moose Lodge 2112 in Lecanto, Florida. She leaves behind her loving husband of 36 yea......
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Brian E. Van Alsytne

July 18, 1951 to August 25, 2020

Brian E. Van Alstyne, 69, of Ocala, FL went home to Heaven on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Hospice of Ocala. He was born on July 18, 1951, in Winsted CT. He was the son of the late Lily (Scalise) and Jared W. Van Alstyne, who both predeceased him. Brian attended and graduated from Gilbert School in Winsted, CT. He later graduate......
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Stephen M. Leonard

March 15, 1961 to August 24, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen M. Leonard announce the death of their loved one, “Spider.” He was born 3.15.1961 to Robert Lee Leonard Sr. and Dorothy Leonard. He was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Florida about 14 years ago. He was an avid motorcycle lover and truck driver for many years,. He ......
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John C. Haley

March 01, 1956 to August 22, 2020

John C Haley “Papa”, fisherman, born March 1st, 1956, passed away on August 22nd, 2020 in Gainesville, FL at the age of 64. He loved being outdoors and spending time with family. John has joined his father John C Haley and sister Janie Haley at Heavens fishin’ hole. Survived by the “catch of his lifeâ......
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Edwynn (Billy) R. Floyd JR.

June 17, 1958 to August 15, 2020

Edwynn (Billy) Floyd, Jr. passed away August 15, 2020 in Ocala, Florida at the age of 62. Billy was born June 17, 1958 in Houston, Texas and loved painting cars, playing classic rock music on guitar, reworking classic cars, fishing and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. ......
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Bonnie Evans

April 20, 1933 to August 12, 2020

Bonnie Ruth Evans, age 87, passed away in her Ocala, FL home on Wednesday August 12th surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born in Martins Ferry, West Virginia to Esta L Prescott and Charles Wharton. She is survived by her two sons James Manypenny and Samuel Evans, daughter Darlene Pratt, along with 11 Grandchildren, 18 G......
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Yvette Lavallee

December 24, 1929 to August 06, 2020

Yvette Rita Lavallee, age 90, passed away August 6th at 2:34 PM in Ocala Florida. She was born December 24, 1929, in Pawtucket Rhode Island, to Ovila and Evelina (Rainville) Brunelle. Yvette married the late Robert Thomas Lavallee on September 6, 1947 and together they had 12 children. Yvette was one of the most dedicated mother......
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Tom Newman JR

January 01, 1970 to August 06, 2020

Tom was a loving Son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Tom is preceded in death by father Tom Henry Newman, and Brother Robert “Joe” Newman. He is survived by Mother Lillian Newman, Son Tom Newman, Daughter’s Amanda Newman, and Ashley Morales. Grandchildren, Austin, Nakita, & Devin Newman, Shanette, Br......
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Dorothy Elliott

January 28, 1950 to July 26, 2020

Today we mourn the passing of Dorothy A. Elliott. She passed quietly on July 26th, 2020 in Ocala, Florida due to complications from lung cancer. She was born January 28, 1950 to the late George and Marcella Koenigsfest in Hoboken, New Jersey and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Dottie also resided in South Florida from 1976 ......
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Jimmy Gibbs

October 03, 1957 to July 24, 2020

Jimmy Gibbs, 62, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, on the evening of Friday July 24th, 2020. Jimmy was born on October 3rd, 1957 in Beech Grove, Indiana. He was one of 7 children born to the late Jesse Wayland Gibbs and Mary Magdalene (Spradley) Gibbs. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Peter Gi......
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Robert (Bob) E Hardy

September 29, 1945 to July 24, 2020

Robert (Bob) Edson Hardy, 74, of Chiefland, Florida passed away July 24th at the Malcom Randall VA Memorial Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Bob was born on September 29th, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was the son of Edson and Lillian Hardy. He loved the outdoors, fishing and his family. Bob was a highly decorated Marin......
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Jon R Hutchinson

November 06, 1962 to July 19, 2020

Jon Raymond Hutchinson, 57, died of Congestive Heart Failure on July 19, 2020 at Bayfront Health, Brooksville, FL. He was born November 6, 1962 at St. Anthony’s of St. Petersburgh to Glenn Hutchinson and Mary (Mills) Ferguson. Jon graduated from Crystal River High, Class of 1980. After graduation, he began his career in th......
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Rose Waycaster

February 03, 1942 to July 18, 2020

Rose Kelly Waycaster, 78, of Hopewell, VA, passed away, peacefully on Saturday, July 18,2020. Born in Nuttallburg, WV., She was the daughter of the late Russell Kelly and Annie Willis Kelly of Lansing, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce C. Waycaster and grandson TSgt. Phillip A. Myers. USAF who was killed in Afgh......
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Gale Lee Schenk

February 01, 1955 to July 18, 2020

Gale Lee Schenk from Seabrook, MD. Formerly of Annapolis, MD. Suddenly passed away on July 18th, 2020. Survived by her Twin Sister, Dale A. Schenk of Delaware and her life partner of 30 years and the love of Gale’s life, Mary K. Kitzmiller. Her loving Niece Nikki Kitzmiller, Jenn Kitzmiller and Lois Keiper Aylestock. Gale......