Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Dec 15, 2023

Dunnellon- Karen Mahoney ,80, died on December 15, 2023 while under the care of Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on February 16, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the daughter to the late Henry and Ruth (Cremer) Degeest. Karen retired from Calvin College in Michigan as a secretary. She was a...

Dec 10, 2023

Joan Marion Lindell, 91, passed away on December 10, 2023 in her home in Dunnellon, Florida. Joan was born in Vernon, Connecticut on October 12, 1932. She was daughter of the late William E. Smith and Grace Knott Smith. Joan graduated from Rockville High School and Tunxis Community College. On a trip to Washington D.C. Joan met the love...

Dec 5, 2023

Herbert Wilson Meredith, 102, passed away in Cate’s Hospice House on December 5, 2023 after complication from a broken arm due to a fall. He was born on March 4, 1921 in Dunnellon, Florida. He was the youngest son of the late James Franklin Meredith and the late Rebecca Jane Folks Meredith, both of Marion County Florida. Herbert was...

Dec 5, 2023

John Henry Ruthruff, 76, died on December 5, 2023 while under Vitas Hospice in Lecanto. He was born on October 10, 1947 in Hart, Michigan and was the son to the late David and Gracie(Holmes) Ruthruff. John moved to Dunnellon in 2016 from Polk County, FL. In his earlier years he worked for Golden Gem Orange Juice Company in...

Dec 4, 2023

In loving memory of Robert Todd Wright, who entered his eternal home on December 4th, 2023, at the age of 49. Born in Ocala, Florida on February 1, 1974, Robert leaves behind many cherished memories and a legacy of laughter.

He was preceded in death by his brother Stuart Neely. Robert is survived by many loved ones,...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Wilfred Cote, 84, passed away Dec. 2, 2023, at home. He was born Feb. 4, 1939, to William J. Cote and Regina M. (Bernier) Cote, one of nine children.

Papa, as he was known to most, developed his work ethic as a young man. He worked alongside his father in a shoe shop, cutting leather during...

Dec 2, 2023

James Reid Meredith, 69, passed away in Cate’s Hospice House on December 2, 2023 after an extended fight with cancer. He was born on November 1, 1954 in Brooksville, Florida. He was the son of Herbert W. Meredith and the late Helen Reid Meredith both of Dunnellon. James was a lifelong resident of Dunnellon and a member of Dunnellon...

Dec 2, 2023

Gail Ann McGill, 62, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home in Morriston, FL. She was born into this life on March 29, 1961 in Buzzards Bay, MA and was the daughter to the late William and Sylvia Reed. Gail moved to Dunnellon in the late 80’s coming from Tampa, FL. She was a hairdresser by trade...

Dec 1, 2023

Harry E. Weber, 88 of Dunnellon sadly left us on December 1, 2023 at his home with family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy J. Weber. Survived by his daughters, Linda A. Dougherty (Joe) and Sharon A. Fitzgerald, Son, Harry E. Weber, Jr (Terry), Grandson, Kevin J. Head, Granddaughters, Casey Goss (Travis), Jody...

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Beulah Wood, 88, of Dunnellon, FL, died peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Life Care Center of Citrus County in Lecanto.

Born in Zephyrhills, FL, she and her husband spent 25 years in Tennessee and then retired to Dunnellon 20 years ago.  For many years she was a member of Lake Rousseau Baptist Church where...

Nov 26, 2023

Jerry Lee Whaley,

US Navy Veteran, 76, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023 while under the care of Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL. Jerry was born in Sterling, Illinois and was the son to the late Orville and Doris (McNabb) Whaley. He was Baptist by faith and enjoyed gardening, cooking and wood-working.

He is survived...

Nov 18, 2023

Charlene West, 67, died on November 18, 2023 at West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. She was born into this life on March 16, 1956 in Lynn, MA. Charlene was the daughter to the late Chester and Louigia (Charadonna) Cooper. While living in Massachusetts, Charlene was a Hair Stylist, and she owned her own gym called Heavenly Body’s and...

Nov 18, 2023

Susan Overton, 69, died in Ocala, Florida on November 18, 2023.  She was born into this life on January 29, 1954 in Key West, Florida and was the daughter to the late Kenneth and Virginia Kerr.  Susan became a full time resident of Dunnellon in 2017 from Key West, Florida and retired from Charlie Toppino and Sons as a...

Nov 18, 2023

Joanna Marie Abbott of Dunnellon, FL, died at age 53, peacefully at her home on November 18, 2023 after a long battle with heart disease.

She is survived by her partner, Everett Salley; her parents Robert and Deborah Abbatecola; her beloved children, Gabriella and Stefano Squartino; her brothers Vincent, Robert, and Andrew; her sister Michelle; her granddaughters...

Nov 13, 2023

Richard H. Stradling, 84, resident of Dunnellon since 2002, died on November 13, 2023 at his daughters residence in Dunnellon. He was born on October 12, 1939 in Petoskey, MI. He is a retired truck driver  for Parker Motor Freight in Michigan. Richard served in the United States Army. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing, bowling, water skiing,...

Nov 12, 2023

Alfred Gordon Wilson, born February 14, 1950, in Lakeview, Michigan passed away on November 12th, 2023 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. His loving wife Lynn, was at his side. Al earned his Bachelors degree from Michigan State University and a Masters degree from Vanderbilt University. Before eventually retiring to Florida, he lived in the Middle Tennessee area where...

Nov 12, 2023

Dunnellon- William B. Lesser, 71, died suddenly on November 12, 2023 at his home in Dunnellon, FL. He was born into this life on March 14, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio and was the son to the late Eugene and Gertrude (Laderman) Lesser. William and his late wife, Penny made their home in Citrus County several years ago, coming from ...

Nov 7, 2023

Sherlyn “Sherri” Woodstuff of Dunnellon, FL, at the age of 73, entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 7, 2023, at Cates House Hospice in Ocala. Born in Winchester, VA on November 12, 1949, moved to St Petersburg, FL in 1962. She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ashmead, brothers Gregory Hankins, Eugene Cochran, Jr...

Nov 6, 2023

On November 6, 2023, Reuel Basford Shealy of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep.  He was born on December 27, 1924, in Zuber, Florida.  He joined four brothers, Nuby, B.F., Arch, and Bert.  He would complete the family and remain “the baby,” as his siblings would refer to him even as senior citizens. He accepted Christ as...

Nov 5, 2023

Jeffery Daniel Edwards, 41, passed away on Sunday, November 5 at his residence in Dunnellon. Jeff went through school in St Petersburg. Locally in Dunnellon he worked as an Air Conditioning technician.  He was a loving father, son brother and friend. He is survived by his children Jaden and Jaida Edwards, his parents Ray and Karen Hurley, his Grandparents...