Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Feb 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arthur Thomas Miller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a pillar of the community. Arthur departed this world on February 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service.

Arthur was born on April 12, 1943 to parents, Arthur E. Miller and Sarah...

Feb 6, 2024

John Cecil Edison, Jr. (Johnny), 84, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. He was born Nov. 21, 1939, in Ocala, Florida to J.C. and Annie Rae Edison, the oldest of seven children.

John lived in Romeo and Dunnellon most of his life, later moving to Chiefland. He graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1957,...

Feb 4, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Thomas Chalke was born on September 23, 1966, in Chelsea, MA. We lost him on February 4, 2024, at 57 years old, in Dunnellon, FL. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Steve was known for his fun-loving and adventurous spirit. He was always the life of the party, ensuring that everyone around him...

Feb 1, 2024

Daniel “Danny, Dan, Dan the Man” was born in St. Petersburg, FL on November 18, 1994. We lost Danny on February 1, 2024, at 29 years old in Tallahassee, FL. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson, partner, boss, and friend. He will be dearly missed but forever remembered for the light he brought into our lives....

Feb 1, 2024

James Michael McQuaig  “Mike”

Born June 8, 1948 in Tampa Florida and raised in Morriston, Florida on the family farm that he currently resided and loved.

Served in the US Army in Korea

Served the Marion County Sheriff’s Office beginning in 1973, a dedicated tenure of over 30 years, retiring in 2006 as...

Jan 31, 2024

Heaven opened its doors to Alexis Tucker, age 59, the morning of Wednesday, January 31, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.  In September of 2002, Alexis married an amazing man, Douglas Tucker, who kept her safe, loved and happy since they began dating 28 years ago.  They made a beautiful home together in Florida.  Alexis leaves behind her...

Jan 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Alan Kimmons on January 30, 2024. Keith, born on July 30, 1972, was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, whose memory will forever remain in our hearts. He leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a commitment to service.

Keith is survived by...

Jan 21, 2024

David Allen Brown, 83, of Dunnellon, FL passed away into Paradise on January 21, 2024.

He was born on January 26, 1940 to Geraldine (Bentley) Brown and Alfred Allen Brown in Guthrie, OK.  He was an only child, and spent most of his childhood in Porterville, CA.  Upon graduation from high school, he joined the United States...

Jan 21, 2024

Dunnellon, FL and formerly of Grand Island, NE- Betty J. Rallens, 88, died on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Life Care Center in Lecanto, FL.  She was born into this life on June 19, 1935 in Schneider, Nebraska and was the daughter to the late Joseph L. and Libbie R. (Chramosta) Benisek.  Betty grew up in Ravenna, moved to...

Jan 17, 2024

John L. Fargnoli passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Dunnellon, Florida at the age of 72.

John was born to Sam and Marie Fargnoli on June 3, 1951 in Endicott, New York, where he lived for most of his life. John learned at a young age, from his father, the importance of hard...

Jan 16, 2024

Maria S. Caraballo, 96, of Ocala, FL, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, surrounded and comforted by family, at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. Maria was born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter to the late Angela Millan and Juan Aviño. She graduated High School in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico and...

Jan 15, 2024

Ronald J. Gable, Sr. 87, died Monday, January 15, 2024, in Lecanto, FL.  He was born May 24, 1936, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Priscilla Gable.  Ron retired in 1998 as a mechanic from a privately-owned garage in Bayonne, New Jersey.  He also retired from the Cranford Police Department where he volunteered for 17...

Jan 14, 2024

Terry Dale Farnsworth, 80, died on January 14, 2024 at Brookdale Paddock Hills Assisted Living Facility in Ocala, FL. He was born on January 17, 1943 in Oregon, Illinois and was the son to the late Leslie and Gertrude (Lecinski) Farnsworth. Terry served in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1965. He was a Hospital Corpsman and was...

Jan 11, 2024

Audrey (Steinberger) DeDonato of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, surrounded and comforted by family, at the E. W. and Lucille Cates House in Ocala, FL. She was 101½ years young. Audrey was raised in Clifton, NJ, the eldest of Catherine and Henry Steinberger’s three children (brothers Herb and Teddy). She graduated Eastside High School in...

Jan 10, 2024

Mario Joseph Intelisano, Sr., age 92, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 10th at the home of his son, Mario Jr., and wife Kathleen.

Born August 11, 1931 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Mario was the youngest of 7 children of Antonio and Caterina Intelisano. Mario was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Frank Intelisano, George...

Jan 9, 2024

William J “Willie” Carey, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 9th, 2024. He fought courageously through many health issues in the latter part of his life. Courage was in his DNA as he served the City of New York as a fireman in Engine 55 on Broome Street...

Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Kenneth Wise of Williston, Florida passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2024 surrounded by family. Kenny was born in Dunnellon, FL on May 9th 1935, to the late DeWitt and Virginia Wise. He graduated from Dunnellon High School in 1953. He went on to serve in the United States Army. After serving for two years, he then graduated...

Jan 8, 2024

James M. Daniels, Jr., of Dunnellon, Florida, formerly of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, died at home on January 8, 2024.

Jim was a Vietnam Era Veteran of the United States Air Force, professional musician, and luthier.  In addition to playing guitar, fiddle, and mandolin, he enjoyed fishing, reading, rescuing dogs, and raising butterflies for release.

Jim will...

Jan 7, 2024

John Albert "Al" Howarth, 83, died on January 7, 2024 at Superior Residence in Lecanto, FL. He was born into this life on November 29, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son to the late Dr. John Howarth and Elmina (Carmen) Howarth.  John was a Master Gunnery Sergeant and  proudly served our country 28 years with the United...

Jan 6, 2024

Frank Arata, 99, died on January 6, 2024 at his home in Dunnellon. He was born on September 17, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA and was the son to the late Francis and Alberta (Jones) Arata. Frank moved to Florida in 1948 from Pennsylvania and in 2004, he made his home in Dunnellon from Hollywood, FL. He served our country...