Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Joan DeRosa
Feb 14, 2026
Joan Ruth DeRosa passed peacefully away on February 14, 2026, at the Ted & Diane Brandley House Hospice in Summerfield, FL, also known as Hospice of Marion County.
Born November 5,1939 to her loving parents Joseph and Ruth Gaudet of New Jersey, she was the eldest of six children that included Frances, Linda, Marie, Joseph and Michael Gaudet.
Joan was happily married...
Deborah J. Spraker
Feb 11, 2026
Deborah Jean Spraker, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, February, 11th 2026. Debbie was born on July 31, 1954 in Utica, NY, to the late John and Velma (Polmateer) Herron. She proudly called Dunnellon home for 48 years. She attended Heuvelton Central School , graduating class of 1973. For Several years, Debbie worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, dedicating...
Josephine A. Pugliese
Feb 11, 2026
Josephine Anne Pugliese passed away peacefully on Feb. 11. She was 94. Mama Jo had been a resident of Life and Love II in Citrus Springs, Florida for the last 2½ years. A private ceremony was held for the immediate family and residents of the facility. After cremation, she will be buried with her late husband, Dominic Pugliese, at Florida...
Audrey C. Strahan
Feb 9, 2026
AUDREY CAROLE STRAHAN passed away at the age of 92, on February 9th, 2026 in Ocala, FL, after a long battle with cancer. Audrey was born on November 13th, 1933 in Hershey, PA to her late parents Andrew Curtis Tracy and Helen Lonkle.
She grew up in Bradford, PA where her parents moved early in her life. After graduation from Trenton...
Joseph "Mac" McCavera
Feb 7, 2026
Joseph “Mac” McCavera, 92, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Joseph was born in St. Albans, NY on March 10, 1933. He served in the US Army from April 29, 1953 through April 28, 1955. Joseph was married to Juana on January 25, 1969. They were married 57 years. Joseph worked in sales and delivery for...
Lawrence G. Mahoney
Jan 30, 2026
Lawrence G. Mahoney, 85, died unexpectedly on January 30, 2026 at the Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ocala. He was born into this life on November 27, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the son to the late George and Selena (Fletcher) Mahoney. Lawrence was an electrician by trade and retired from Grand Rapids Community College. He served...
Bobby Gene Hardin
Jan 24, 2026
Bobby Gene Hardin went to be with Jesus on January 24, 2026. He was born on March 2, 1938, to Alton and LaVerne Hardin in Norman Park, Georgia. Bobby spent most of his young life traveling between Anthony, Florida and Omega, Georgia farming with his family. After graduating from Anthony High School in 1956, he became a General Contractor. In...
Kathleen Pepper
Jan 23, 2026
Kathleen Pepper,
of Hernando, Florida, formerly of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on January 23, 2026.
Kathleen was born on September 24, 1942, in Luck, Wisconsin, to John “Jack” and Rosella (Anderson) Dversdall. She grew up in Luck and graduated from Luck High School in 1960.
On June 5, 1965, Kathleen married the love of her life, Craig M. Pepper. The couple made...
Richard G. Belmonte
Jan 16, 2026
Richard Gary Belmont, 81, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026.
Richard, known to most as Rick, was born on April 28, 1944, in Exeter, New Hampshire. He was the son of Loretta Rodier and Jerry Belmont. Rick is survived by his brother Charlie Belmont and sister-in-law Dianne Belmont of York, Maine; his stepsister Cecily McNair; nephews Kevin...
Olive Mae Risher
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Olive “Ollie” Mae (Markham) Risher, 94, long time resident of Inglis, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and her Pastor.
Ollie was born July 6, 1931 in Romeo to Clyde and Clara Markham. She later married Travick Franklin Risher, Sr., and they were married for 52 years, up until his death...
Barbara Ann Lewis
Jan 11, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Lewis (Mueller) 88, Long time resident of Dunnellon Fl and Medford Lakes NJ passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Bobbie was born on September 27th 1937 in Jersey City, NJ to Otto and Mary Mueller. She married Leslie “Les” Goetschius and was married to Les for 22...
Harold Whitt Harper
Jan 7, 2026
Harold Whitt Harper, lovingly known as “Whitt,” age 64, of Ocala, Florida, was tragically taken from his family on January 7, 2026.
Whitt was born on February 10, 1961, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Harold D. Harper and Millicent “Millie” Harper. He grew up surrounded by the love and support of his family, who nurtured the passions that would shape his life.
He...
Brenda Mae Lewis
Jan 5, 2026
Brenda Mae Lewis, 74, of Summerfield, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, January 5, 2026. Born in Rising Sun, Indiana, she later moved to Summerfield in South Marion County, Florida. Professionally she was a medical lab technician, but her greatest joy was working with Operation Shoebox in Belleview, FL, where they prepared “care packages” for our military troops.
Brenda is...
James "Jim" Loftin Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
James “Jim” Loftin Johnson, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, at 6:20 a.m. in Ocala, Florida.
Jim was born on January 24, 1949, in Rockledge, Florida, and grew up in Miami, where he graduated from Palmetto High School. He went on to attend Florida Southern University, where he met the love of his life and future bride, Ellenor...
Jane M. Terrell
Dec 22, 2025
Jane M. Terrell, 83, of Citrus Springs, FL passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born on November 30th,1942 in Aviston, IL, daughter to the late Bernard and Eugenia Rensing. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Russell F. Terrell. They were married February 14th, 1963, in New Baden IL.
Jane is survived by her son Kirk...
John H. Brooks
Dec 20, 2025
Ret. CMSgt of the USAF, John Henry Brooks, 93, died on December 20, 2025 at Ocala Regional Hospital, HCA in Ocala, Florida. He was born on February 5, 1932, in Andalusia, Alabama to Rubin A. Brooks and and Lottie Gray (Sandley) Brooks. John met his wife, Rosa, of 71 years when stationed at Wheelus Air Force Base in Tripoli, Libya....
Carmen S. Del Valle
Dec 19, 2025
Carmen “Soky” Del Valle, 73, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at her residence in Dunnellon, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was born on May 19, 1952, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and was the eldest daughter of the late Froilo and Maria (Olivero) Rivera. She grew up in New York, on the Lower East Side of...
William Thomas Marion
Dec 11, 2025
William (Bill) Marion passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 71.
He is survived by his children, Erika Hunter and Billy Marion; grandson Wyatt; sister Darlene Riden; and nieces and nephews.
Born in Washington D.C., and raised in Maryland, Bill stayed busy working for his father and later for Nationwide Insurance, before moving his family to Florida in 1988....
William David "Bill" Smith
Dec 11, 2025
William David Smith, “Bill,” 77 of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2025, peacefully at his home. Born to Phyllis and William Smith, Bill attended Dunedin High School. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman, who lived his life connected to the woods and waters of old Florida.Bill was preceded in death by his father William and his...
Edwin Hapgood
Dec 10, 2025
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Edwin P. “Hap” Hapgood, a distinguished U.S. Air Force veteran, embarked on his final flight on December 10, 2025, at the age of 93, in Ocala (FL) leaving behind a legacy of courage and service.
Born in Springfield, MA, on May 9, 1932, he answered the call of duty by enlisting in the Air Force in 1952, retiring...
