All Obituaries

Shirley Pesche, 90, died on June 20, 2019 at her home in Dunnellon. She was born into this life on January 1, 1929 to the late Charles and Julianna (Budnick) Hancock in Chicago, IL. Shirley moved to Dunnellon in 2002 and was a parishoner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs. She was the mother of five children, step-mother of seven children, grandmother of twenty grandchildren, great grandmother of thirty eight great grandchildren and great great grandmother of nine...

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Rainbow Springs- Sherry Gail Schmitt, 69, Homemaker, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her residence in Dunnellon. She leaves behind her husband of fifty three years, Larry W. Schmitt, Dunnellon, FL; her son, Brian  Schmitt and her daughter, Stephanie Earle both of Evansville, IN; her sister, Maureen Schaftlien, Greensboro, NC; her granddaughter, Jessie Earle, Evansville, IN and many nieces, nephews and friends. Sherry was born in Greenville,Kentucky and raised in southern...

Margaret Pardue quietly passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 79.  She had been a member of the community of Dunnellon for the past 22 years. Those who knew her called her Peggy. After arriving in Dunnellon, she took up golf which opened the door to many friendships. Family and friends loved Peggy’s wit and humor. Along with golf, she enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, and attending musical recitals at local churches. She wrote poetry, colored, and solved word searches. Peggy...

Jean B. Johnson passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, at the Legacy House of the Hospice of Marion County, in Ocala, FL. She was 90 years old. She is preceded in death by her mother Evelina and father Wilfred Bernard, and her brother Lionel Bernard.  She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Harry A. Johnson, jr.;   her son Philip C. Euzenas and his wife Cathy; and her daughter Lynn L. Euzenas and dear friend Barbara Durost.  She also will be fondly cherished...

Lawton “Coach” Roland, 69, of Dunnellon passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2019. He was born in Dunnellon to James “Monk” and Ruby Roland on July 11, 1949.  Lawton graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1967, University of West Florida with a degree in 1976, and served in the U.S. Army.  Coach Roland was dedicated to youth and sports, working for the Citrus County School Board for 35 years.  He was a teacher, a coach, and mentor, opening his...

Mary Lovina (Mylroie) Anderson, 83, left this earthly plane to go home to Jesus on April 12, 2019, surrounded by family. She fought cancer valiantly for twelve years. Mary was born in Washington, D.C. on December 19, 1935. She was raised in Annadale, Virginia and attended The College of William & Mary before marrying James Wesley Anderson on June 26, 1955. She was named Mrs. Palm Beach County and Mrs. Florida in 1962-63. Mary obtained her real estate license  which enabled her...

Citrus Springs- Saverio “Sal” A. Patella, 91, died in the early morning hours on Friday, May 31, 2019 at his residence in Citrus Springs, FL.  He was born on December 20, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son to the late Paul and Theresa (Sansouta) Patella. Sal moved to this area in 1986 from Long Island, NY and lived in Spruce Creek in Ocala and eventually making his home in Citrus Springs. He retired with the Kings Park School District in Suffolk County, NY. He met his wife...

LANCASTER, John L. 5/23/1939 -  5/24/2019 John peacefully passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Ocala, FL near his home in Dunnellon, just one day after his 80th birthday. In those years he shared so much love and generosity with his family and friends who will surely miss him. Born John Leonard Lancaster in Pikeville TN, he grew up in a small town, but spent most of his adult life in the Miami FL metro area. There he worked, played and raised two daughters with the love of his life...

Walter Terenik, 67, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 while recovering from open heart surgery at the VA Malcom Randall Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He leaves behind his wife of 27yrs., Ginger Terenik, FL; his brothers, Victor Terenik, FL, Nicholas Terenik, FL and Michael Terenik, NJ; his sisters Zinna Terenik, FL and Irene Szynal, NJ.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Dimitri and Sophia (Lazarovich) Terenik and his half- brother, Urie. Walter moved to Florida about...