Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Kenneth Haworth
Aug 14, 2012
KENNETH HAWORTH, age 85, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away August 14, 2012, at Hospice of Citrus County, Nature Coast, in Lecanto, FL. He was born in Fall River, Mass. and was a carpenter and locksmith. His hobbies included traveling the USA, fishing, and camping. Ken was a torpedoman in WWII and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member...
Addis Edna Lamb
Aug 10, 2012
ADDIS EDNA LAMB, 93, died Friday, August 10, 2012. She was born in Scotland, GA on June 6, 1919. Addis was the best homemaker, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Ralph E. Lamb, of Dunnellon; sons: Donald Marshall, HAFB, NM and David (Libby) Marshall, New Port Richey, FL; Brothers: Hubert Darden, Orlando, FL,...
Patricia W. Hopkins
Aug 1, 2012
PATRICIA WINIFRED RICHARDS HOPKINS 1925 - 2012 On August 1, 2012 Patricia Hopkins, known as “Pat” to her friends, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Vancouver, B.C. Canada and was an only child. She proudly served nearly four years in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during World War II, joining...
Dan C. Ellis
Jul 30, 2012
DAN C. ELLIS, 88, passed away July 30, 2012, at Ocala, FL, and was buried at Hickory Springs Cemetery, Aug 3, 2012. He was born in Jacksonville, FL and worked as a welder. Dan is survived by his daughter Annette (Gary) Stutzman; grand-daughter Nichole (Adam) Parker; and great-grandson Wiley, all from Dunnellon, FL. Please feel free to leave an on-line...
Benjamin A. Drose
Jul 28, 2012
Benjamin A. Drose, known to his friends as Benny, and to his oldest friends simply as "Chico," went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2012 in Kailua, Hawaii at the age of 79. At the time of his passing he was a resident of Citrus Springs, FL and was a member of the Springs Presbyterian Church. Benny was...
Mary Strebel
Jul 27, 2012
MARY STREBEL, 83, of Ocala, FL, a beloved aunt, passed away July 27, 2012. She was born in Shelby, NC, January 14, 1929, and was a member of the Dunnellon Presbyterian Church and the Red Hat Society. Mary loved bingo as well as social and family gatherings. Everyone she met she called friend. She will be truly missed by her...
Thurley R. Taylor
Jul 27, 2012
THURLEY R. TAYLOR, age 92, of Morriston, FL began her glorious days in Heaven, July 27, 2012. She was born in Fort Pierce, FL to Arthur R. & Laura Helseth. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, making sweet tea for her family & friends, cooking, going to Church and fellowshipping. She was known as “The Queen of Pidlin." Visitation will be 5:00...
Ashby H. White
Jul 27, 2012
Ashby H. White, 97, Dunnellon, died Friday, July 27, 2012 in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Broad Run, Virginia. He was a retired production manager of a processing plant and upon retirement he moved to Florida and later settled in Dunnellon. He was a WWII veteran serving proudly with The United States Army. He enjoyed gardening and spending time...
Constance Casto
Jul 25, 2012
Constance Casto died July 25 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. Sweet spirited, beautiful, patient and kind are a few words that can be used to describe Connie. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Connie was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., as Constance Ada Bailey. She married Richard Casto in 1971, and they were able to share...
James H. Williams
Jul 25, 2012
James H. Williams, 83, Citrus Springs, died Wednesday July 25, 2012 in Inverness, Florida. He was born in Frackville, PA and moved to Citrus Springs, FL in 1990 from Reading, PA. He was a retired electrical engineer with Gilbert Associates of Reading, PA with 43 years of service; also worked as a consultant for 6 years with Hill & Bell...
Jane Keim Delucca
Jul 20, 2012
Jane Keim DeLucca (Fowler), age 74, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on July 20, 2012. Jane was born in Denver, Colorado on November 30, 1937. She was married to Anthony DeLucca, Sr for 30 years. Jane is survived by 6 biological children (1 is already with her in heaven), 6 stepchildren, many grandchildren and countless dear friends. Husband, Anthony DeLucca,...
Walter Lychako
Jul 14, 2012
Walter Lychako, 95, quietly passed away on Saturday July, 14, 2012 at the home of his youngest son, James Lychako in Orlando, Florida. He was lovingly surrounded by his son James, daughter-in-law Jayne and granddaughter Jenna. Walter was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1917. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp in 1940, served in WWII and was...
Carl Peterson
Jul 13, 2012
Carl Willard Peterson, age 93, passed away on July 13, 2012. He was born Aug 7, 1918 in Chicago, IL the son of Edwin and Elvira Peterson, preceded in death by his wife Marie after 54 years of marriage. He graduated Pullman Tech School in 1936 then was employed by Westinghouse Electric. He was inducted in the Army in 1941...
Gayle G. (Garman) Rogers
Jul 12, 2012
Gayle G. Rogers, 71, Dunnellon, FL, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at The Legacy House in Ocala, FL. Gayle was born in Williamsport, PA to James L. & Marjorie (Reese) Garman. She was a manager of an apartment rental complex for 35 years and upon her retirement she and her husband JJ moved to Dunnellon, whereas, they built and decorated...
Gregory D Phillips
Jul 11, 2012
Gregory D. Phillips, age 49, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on July 11, 2012. He was born in Leesburg, FL to Thomas “Buzz” and Margaret “Maggie” Phillips of Dunnellon. FL. He is the brother of Denise (Tom) Vogelgesang of Monticello, FL. He also has many nieces and nephews and five aunts and one uncle. He graduated from Leesburg High School...
Eugene O'Donnell
Jul 5, 2012
Eugene O’Donnell, 64, of Dunnellon, FL, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Warren, Ohio, on January 5, 1948. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He graduated from Iona College, New Rochelle, NY and worked as a Plant Manager of a Nuclear Power Plant in Peekskill, NY. He retired in 2007 and moved to Dunnellon...
Frederick C Stark
Jul 2, 2012
Frederick Christopher Stark Jr. Born October 28, 1936 in Staten Island, New York. Passed Away July 2, 2012 in Dunnellon, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Juliette Stark also of Dunnellon, Florida. His son, Christopher Stark and daughter in law Gina Stark of Tampa. His daughter Suzette Altman and son in law Rob Altman of Ocala....
Gerald O. Peloquin
Jul 2, 2012
GERALD O. PELOQUIN, age 86, of Dunnellon, FL, died Monday, July 2, 2012, in Ocala, FL. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and moved to Vero Beach, FL in 1986 before continuing on to Dunnellon in 2008. Gerald was a restaurateur in partnership with his brother-in-law Norman Lafond. They owned and operated the Annex Diner in Woonsocket, RI for...
Patty Roka
Jun 28, 2012
PATTY ROKA, age 60, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on June 28, 2012. She was born in East Orange, NJ on January 28, 1952, and was married to Andy Roka for 42 years. She is survived by her children Eileen McJunkin of Virginia Beach; Jeff Roka of Dunnellon, FL; and Sam McJunkin of Virginia Beach; 3 grandchildren: Hailey McJunkin, Jon...
Paul F. Dimaio
Jun 26, 2012
PAUL F. DIMAIO, age 83, of Citrus Springs, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Crystal River, FL. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a retired police officer with the Pittsburgh, PA police department with 30 years of service. Mr. DiMaio was a Korean War veteran serving with the U.S. Army; member of the...
