Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Joyce Scally, 87, was a loving Mother, Wife, Sister, and Grandmother, who died unexpectedly on July 22, 2025, at Advent Health in Ocala, FL. She was born in Tampa, FL on August 9, 1937, and was the daughter to the late George Angus Mills and Corrie Mills Miller of Dunnellon Fl. She and her Husband moved up to...

Jul 20, 2025

Jeremy “Jerry” D. Slosser died on July 20, 2025 in The Villages, FL. He was born on August 9, 1938 in Hale, Michigan and was the son to the late Earl and Thelma (Morgan) Slosser. Jerry was raised and educated in Michigan where he received his Master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Jerry entered into the career of teaching...

Jul 18, 2025

Mary Jane Reid, age 82, born June 29, 1943 in Ocala, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.  Mary Jane was a native of Dunnellon, a 1961 graduate of Dunnellon High School.  She was a longtime member of the Primitive Church of Jesus Christ in Inglis.  She worked for Marion County schools, Dunnellon High School for many years, retiring...

Jul 17, 2025

Alice Marie DePerna, 87, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Ocala, FL. She was born on January 24, 1938 in New York City to the late Alice Josephine Dunn and John Baptiste Piazza of New York City. Alice attended public school 132 in Manhattan and part of High School in the Bronx at Walton High from 1951-1953, then...

Jul 15, 2025

Thomas George Naessig, 81, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on July 15, 2025, after a life rich with love, laughter, and friendship. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 1943, to the late Carl and Anne Naessig, Tom was a man who knew how to make people feel welcome, whether at his home or in his heart.

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Jul 15, 2025

Donald Marshall (87) passed away on July 15th at his home in Dunnellon - a devoted family man, world traveler and proud veteran, leaves behind a legacy defined by service, curiosity and adventure. After serving 20+ years in the United States Air Force, where he was known as an aviation maintenance/munitions expert and skilled marksman, he earned the respect...

Jul 10, 2025

Frances “Gwen” Lyle, 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2025, at Brandley Hospice House in Summerfield, FL.

Born October 5, 1940, in Valdosta, Georgia, Gwen was the beloved daughter of Mary Frances and William Hare.

She is survived by her loving devoted husband of 50 years (almost), William Lyle, and her...

Jul 8, 2025

Ralph Saletto was the son of proud Italian immigrants; the late Vincenzo Saletto and Josephine (DeGuardi) Saletto.  He was born on March 13, 1934, in Bronx, NY.  He proudly served in the Army stationed in Korea for 3 years.  Ralph is survived by his loving wife Catherine (Fontana) Saletto, to whom he was married for 65 years.  He is...

Jul 3, 2025

Ronald Barry Ratner was born in Newark, N.J., to Allan and Mildred Ratner.  He graduated from Weequahic High school and served in the US Air Force.  He is survived by his wife Linda, son Shawn, daughter-in-law Dara, and grandchildren Victoria and Alexander.

He was an avid chess player and won many tournaments.  After moving to Florida he...

Jun 30, 2025

Richard N. Pelt, Sr., 63, died on June 30, 2025 at his home in Crystal River, FL. Richard was born into this life on January 2, 1962 in Tampa, FL and was the son to the late James and Patricia (Crabtree) Pelt. Richard owned and operated P&S  Dependable Drywall out of the Tampa Bay area for many years. He...

Jun 21, 2025

Frances Doten Fecteau was born May, 26, 1919 in South Paris, Maine to Carroll Doten and Margery Butler. She was the 2nd of 3 daughters. At a young age the family moved to Oakland where she attended and graduated from the local high school. She sang in the church choir, school chorus and the school musicals. In 1930, using...

Jun 20, 2025

Janet M. S. Egan, 88, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, Florida, following a brief illness.  She was the widow of John J. Egan.  The couple had been married more than 54 years at the time of his death in 2013.  The daughter of the late Lilias Duncan Kesting and Bernhard N....

Jun 2, 2025

Donald O. St. John, 74, died on June 2, 2025, at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL. He was born on March 5, 1951, in Exeter, New Hampshire and was the son to the late William and Sadie (Belanger) Teague. Donald was raised in Fremont, New Hampshire. He was in the United States Army and served in the 197th Infantry...

Jun 1, 2025

Carolynn Jean Bowman Callaway

July 10, 1943 – June 1, 2025

We mourn the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Mimi) at the age of 81.

Born in 1943 in Bluefield, WV to Barney and Lucille Burnopp Bowman, she was an American Classic – a majorette who married a football player and...

May 29, 2025

Ralph Lewis Hall, 80, died suddenly on May 29, 2025 at Tampa General Hospital in Crystal River, FL. He was born on April 6, 1945 in Syracuse, NY and was the son to the late George and Edna (Turtura) Hall. In 1986, Ralph moved to Dunnellon from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He worked many years as a Meat Cutter, and...

May 27, 2025

Kenneth Louis Johnson, 87, died on May 27, 2025 at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born on January 23, 1938 in Clearwater, FL and was the son to the late, Irvin and Gladys (Hines) Johnson. In 1992, Kenneth owned  and operated Johnson’s Big Oak Campground in Inglis up until the late 1990’s, when...

May 27, 2025

Dawn Elizabeth McDowell Meredith, 69, passed away on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at Life Care Center of Ocala after a long fight with dementia and cancer.  Dawn was born January 5, 1956 in St. Petersburg, Florida and was the daughter of William S. McDowell and June McDowell.

Dawn was a resident of Dunnellon since 1978 when she...

May 20, 2025

Carolyn Conrad Shiplett, 94, of Dunnellon, Florida went to be with her Lord on May 20, 2025.  She was born on March 7, 1931 in English, Indiana to Howard and Dorthy Conrad.

Carolyn was married to her beloved husband, Raymond Shiplett, a World War II veteran, who was her rock and best friend for over 54 years...

May 19, 2025

Michael R. Scasny, 92, died on May 19, 2025 at E.W. Lucille Cate’s Hospice House in Ocala, FL. He was born into this life on February 23, 1933 in Detroit, MI and was the son to the late John and Anna (Resau) Scasny. Michael grew up in Detroit. Following high school, he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps....

May 18, 2025

Joseph D. Legere, 78, died at home surrounded by family on May 18, 2025 in Ocala, FL. He was born into this life on December 29, 1946 in Hartford, CT,  and was the son to the late Joseph and Jeanne (Wallen) Legere. Joe was drafted after high school to Vietnam with the United States Navy. After his military service,...