Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Robert E. "Bobby" Markham
Jul 12, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Eugene Markham, 74, of Romeo, Florida, passed away on July 12, 2026.
Born February 20, 1952, in Ocala, Florida to the late Harvey Markham and Mildred Markham of Romeo, Bobby was a lifelong Marion County resident. He graduated from Dunnellon High School and earned his associate's degree before opening Ocala Dental Lab, which he owned and operated for nearly...
Martha R. Spalmacin
Jul 13, 2026
Martha R. Spalmacin, 83, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026 in HCA Ocala Hospital. Martha was born into this life on February 8, 1943 in New York City, NY and was the daughter to the late John and Anne (Ferone) Simkonis. She was born and raised in Queens, NY and attended Queens College. Martha met her future husband, Alan...
Daniel J. Janson, Sr.
Jul 13, 2026
Daniel “Big Dan” Janson, Sr., 62, died suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2026 at his residence in Hernando, FL. He was born on December 24, 1963 in Lincoln Park, MI and was the son to the late Ronald A. and Jeanette (Gasch) Janson. Daniel was raised in Michigan until the age of fifteen when his family moved to Ocala, FL...
Mildred "Millie" L. Bettiker
Jul 13, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Louise Bettiker, 78, passed away on July 13, 2026 in Lecanto, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Bettiker, mother, Idabelle Baldwin Bettiker, sister, Dorothy Bettiker Davis, and niece, Lena Davis Bryant. She is survived by her nieces, Linda Davis Larkin, Lora Davis Guynes, Leslie Davis Rogers, and many great nieces and nephews. Along...
Linda Shirley Opella
Jul 6, 2026
Linda S. Opella
of Oak Run- Ocala FL. 78 passed away peacefully Monday July 6, 2026, in Citra FL, t her son’s home, under the care of her family and Gentiva Hospice. Linda was born on October 1, 1947, daughter to the late Vivian Ruley and Harold Stewart in Syracuse N.Y. Linda spent her early years in Syracuse, later moving...
Grace A. Quates
Jun 30, 2026
Grace Arleen Quates, of Apopka, Florida, joined our Lord in Heaven on June 30, 2026. She was born on December 15,1937 in San Antonio, Texas, the youngest child of five to Leo and Winnie Stapleton. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Roy, Bob and Leo, her sister Helen, and her son James.
On May 12, 1956, Grace married her beloved...
Eugene Holman "Gene" Petteway, Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Eugene Holman Petteway, Jr. was surrounded by family as he peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Father’s Day June 21, 2026. Gene was born in his family home in Inverness, Florida on May 2, 1944 to Gene Sr. and Charlotte Petteway. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Linda Cooper Petteway; their children Kyle Petteway...
Gregory L. Schutrum, Sr.
Jun 18, 2026
Gregory Lee Schutrum Sr, AKA Greg, Pops, and Paw Paw, went home to our Lord on 18 June 2026 at Tampa General Hospital after his strong fight to beat leukemia. He was born on December 29, 1952, in Buffalo NY, and moved to Maryland at the age of 12. Following high school, he entered the US Army and served in...
Velda D. Abrams
Jun 18, 2026
Velda Datu Abrams (Velasco), age 51, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2026. Born on September 15, 1974, in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines, Velda was the beloved daughter of the late Domides Booe (Datu) and Esperidion Velasco. Velda was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Dominador Datu and Gertrudes Velo Datu, both of whom preceded her...
Robert Edmund Hunt, Jr.
Jun 15, 2026
Robert "Bob" E. Hunt, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home, leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, friendship, and devotion to his family.
Born on June 26, 1930, to Robert E. Hunt, Sr. and Charlotte Hunt, Bob was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he spent his childhood and formative years. As a young man, he proudly served his...
Shirley Bowman-Tomlinson
Jun 12, 2026
Shirley Ann Bowman-Tomlinson went to be with The Lord and beloved family on Friday, June 12th, 2026.
Born May 20th 1934, in Pocahontas, Va., Shirley was the fifth child of William and Lura McCormick. She was preceded in death by her husband Morris W. “Bud” Bowman, her parents, her four sisters, two brothers, one niece and two nephews.
She is survived by...
Henry David Lapp
Jun 10, 2026
Henry David "Hank" Lapp, 74, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Born on April 19, 1952, in East Meadow, New York, Henry was adopted shortly after birth by his loving parents, Margaret and Harold Lapp, who raised him with unwavering love and support. He shared a very close bond from the beginning with his sister, Janet Baldwin (Lapp), and...
Loretta Frisina
Jun 9, 2026
With sad hearts we report that our mother, Loretta Ann Frisina, 93, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2026.
Loretta was born September 14th, 1932, and raised in the small town of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania. The daughter of Keith and Thelma Foote, she was the valedictorian of Shinglehouse High School in 1950. She went on to study at Oberlin...
Robert & Christine Silha
Jun 8, 2026
Robert and Christine Silha shared a lifelong love that endured through every season of life. Robert passed away on June 11, 2022, and Christine followed nearly four years later on June 8, 2026, almost to the day of her beloved husband's passing.
Together, they built a family rooted in love, devotion, and lasting memories. They are survived by their children, Tina...
Betty Gale Lanier Storman
Jun 4, 2026
Betty Gale Storman, 79, of Crystal River, Florida, passed away on June 4, 2026, after a long struggle with cancer. Born July 2, 1946, to Ernest and Verona Lanier, Betty graduated from Dan McCarty High School in Ft Pierce, Florida. A fifth-generation Floridian, Betty grew up farming and selling fruit and vegetables at roadside stands across the state. Betty loved...
Robert Charles "Duke" Snyder
May 31, 2026
Robert Charles “Duke” Snyder,
83, went to be with his Savior on May 31, 2026, at his residence in Ocala, Florida. Born on April 5, 1943, in Frenchtown, NJ, and raised in Princeton, he was the eldest son of the late Charles and Viola (Weider) Snyder. Duke met his future wife, Carolyn, on a blind date just a short time before...
Carson C. Sherrod
May 28, 2026
Carson Cade Sherrod, 33, died on May 28, 2026 at Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, FL after battling cancer. He was born into this life to Christopher and Deborah (Delk) Sherrod in Kissimmee, FL. Carson was raised in St. Cloud, FL and graduated from Harmony High School in 2011 and attended Minot College in North Dakota.
Carson moved to Dunnellon FL and...
Emma June Williams Thomas
May 26, 2026
Emma June Williams Thomas was born on January 16, 1950, in Clinton, IN, the twelfth child of James Williams and Anna Margaret Rupnick Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: David Lee, Beverly, Lola, Barbara, Carolyn, James, Charles, Ethel, and William. She is survived by her brother, Robert Williams, and her sisters, Mary Lou Hurst...
Donald Eric Dutkiewicz
May 23, 2026
Donald Dutkiewicz, a brilliant mind and a devoted father, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 after a life of dedication and compassion. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, January 5, 1960 and was raised in Maumee Ohio.
With an IQ of 140, Donald excelled as a businessman, a salesman, and an expert in HVAC and refrigeration. For 40 years, he called...
Cindy Sue (Fiegl) Coomer
May 21, 2026
Cindy Fiegl Coomer, age 67, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at Cate's Hospice House surrounded by friends who loved her dearly.
Born on September 17, 1958, Cindy grew up in Romeo and carried her adventurous spirit throughout her life. She had a deep love for gardening, cruising the open seas, and spending time with her beloved cat. Cindy was...
