Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

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...

Jan 5, 2024

Delia Dale Lange (AKA- Dale Lange), 80, retired educator with the North Carolina School System, died on January 5, 2024 in Ocala, FL. She moved to Dunnellon 10 yrs. ago from N.C. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunnellon and a former member of the Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton, NC. She is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2024

Carl P. Stevens was born on August 10, 1933 and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 1st, 2024. Born in Pelham, Tennessee, he and his beloved wife Betty of 67 years would move to sunny Florida on the flip of a coin, where he would build his successful family business of C & S...

Jan 1, 2024

A.T. Thomas, III of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 with family by his side.

A.T. was born in Ocala, FL on January 28th, 1938, to the late A.T. Thomas, Jr. and Violet Jones Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Rhoda Thomas Walden and his wife of 54 years, Suzanne Stubblebine...

Dec 19, 2023

Dixie L. Bowlby, 72, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her winter residence in Dunnellon, FL. She was born on August 14, 1951 in Lancaster, Ohio and was the daughter to the late William and Miriam (Johnson) Leach. Growing up as a military child, her parents travelled a lot to different states.  She attended eleven different schools during...

Dec 19, 2023

Stella Barbara Shepherd, 86, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away on December 19th, 2023.

Stella was born on December 9th, 1937 to Arthur and Doris Macro in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.  She was raised with siblings Cedric, Rita, Joan, Thelma, Roger and Beryl.  Their home was filled with love and laughter.

In 1961, she married the...

Dec 19, 2023

William Kilgore, 95, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home in Dunnellon. He was born in Statham, Georgia on August 12, 1928 and was the son to the late William and Pearl (Jackson) Kilgore. William served our country with the United States Army in WWII. He retired from Dana Corporation. Also, he proudly served as a...