Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Lonney J. Evon
Apr 21, 2026
Lonney J. Evon, 70, died on April 21, 2026. He was born into this life on June 20, 1955 in Saginaw, MI and was the son to the late James E. Evon and Marion L. (Cerva).
Lonney was raised in St. Charles, MI and graduated from St. Charles High School. He continued his studies at Alma College where he obtained his...
Michael James Roof, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Michael James Roof, Sr, of Dunnellon Florida lovingly known as Papa Roof, born November 20, 1950 passed away peacefully at AdventHealth Ocala on April 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Harold Sr and Frances Roof, his brother Harold Roof Jr, and son Michael Roof Jr. He is survived by his...
Kris R. Parent
Apr 18, 2026
Kris Roger Parent, 52, of Dunnellon, Florida passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer. He fought with determination and grace. Throughout his journey, he displayed incredible courage and unwavering hope. His Faith led him on this difficult journey which he never gave up on. He...
Melville Gray Carter, Sr.
Apr 12, 2026
Born on October 25, 1943, in Brunswick, Georgia, Mel spent his youth enjoying the coastal Georgia sunshine. He later met the love of his life, Lorene, at Georgia Southern University, where they were both students. They married in 1965 and shared 54 years of marriage and a lifetime of happiness, building a foundation of love that inspired all who knew...
Donna Jean Ellis
Apr 12, 2026
Donna Jean (Crandall) Ellis
Born in Westfield NY on July 27, 1938.
Daughter of Hugh & Gertrude Peabody Crandall.
She & her husband Earl W Ellis Married on June 30th 1962 in Mayville NY. They owned a dairy farm on Hannum Rd in Mayville where they raised their 3 children. She followed her husband who worked construction after selling the farm & lived...
Sally Elberg Sheppard
Apr 8, 2026
Sally (Elberg) Sheppard of Dunnellon, Florida died at home on April 8, 2026. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Linda Marie Daniels, with whom she resided; her sister, Phyllis M. Kletter (Dan) and her faithful companion, Red Dog.
Sally was an amazing Grandy to grandchildren, Danyelle Eckert, (Mark); Kristen Moore, Heather Joseph, Kellie Scott (James), Jeremy Drake, and Crystal Lara....
Della and Arnold French
Apr 3, 2026
Della E. French, Born June 28, 1942 and passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on April 3, 2026 under the care of hospice. Della was preceded in death by her husband of sixty plus years, “Chuck” Robert A. French who was born on May 21, 1942 and passed away on August 4, 2018. Both Chuck and Della were born...
Shirley Osteen Johnson
Apr 3, 2026
Shirley Osteen Johnson, born January 14, 1935, in Williston, Florida, to John and Effie Osteen, passed away peacefully in her Ocala home on April 3rd, 2026 at the age of 91. As Shirley loved her only Ocala home of 65 years so much, we are grateful that she never had to leave it.
Shirley’s family re-located to Dunnellon when she was...
Carole Scaccianoce
Apr 1, 2026
Carole Scaccianoce was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 14, 1934. After Spending 16yrs in Brooklyn, she finished her Senior year in NJ and attended Montclair State College with a B.A. and teaching degree. Upon graduation, she began teaching at Wayne Hills High School in Wayne, NJ and was there for thirty five years. During this time she went back...
Daniel Lee Fike
Mar 29, 2026
Daniel Lee Fike, age 85, of Bronson, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dan was born on November 21, 1940. His parents were Fred David Fike and Mary Catherine Snyder of Osceola Mills, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Dan was the sole survivor of his immediate family. His brothers were Fred, John Art and Charlie.
He is survived by his current...
Richard F. Menera
Mar 27, 2026
Richard Francis “Dick” Menera, 87, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2026. Born on October 2, 1938, in Flushing, New York, he was the beloved son of the late James and Mildred (Giardino) Menera.
Dick graduated from Roslyn High School in Roslyn, New York and attended Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. He proudly served as...
Susan L. Gillotti
Mar 18, 2026
Susan L. Gillotti, 56, died on March 18, 2026 at her home in Ocala, FL. She was born on January 24, 1970 in Tampa, FL and was the daughter to the late Joseph and Doris (Tyrrell) Gillotti. Susan grew up in Hartford, CT. She lived in Dunnellon and then moved to Ocala around 2020. Susan was employed with Florida Hydraulics...
Dave Vincent Pezza
Mar 15, 2026
Dave Pezza, 65, of Morriston, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Born on August 31, 1960, Dave was a creative force whose imagination, ingenuity, and gifted hands left a lasting mark on everyone and everything he touched. With a natural talent for building and restoring, he approached every project—big or small—with creativity, determination, and quiet pride. He had an eye for...
Bibi Salima Lydiate
Mar 13, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bibi Salima Lydiate who peacefully passed away on March 13, 2026 at the age of 77 in Ocala, FL. Bibi Salima Lydiate was born on July 3, 1948 in Georgetown, Guyana to Gulam Mohamad and Chiron Mohamad. She was a loving mother, nana, sister and friend who touched the lives of everyone...
Hazel Allene Hamic Williams
Mar 12, 2026
Hazel Allene Williams, born November 10, 1933, in Rising Fawn, Georgia, to William and Marjorie Hamic, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. A woman of unwavering devotion, Hazel unconditionally and selflessly poured her love into her family, her work, and her community.
For 50 years, Hazel proudly served the Dunnellon community as the owner and manager of Badcock Furniture, where...
Dorothy Melvin
Mar 8, 2026
Dorothy Melvin, 95, died on March 8, 2026. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date at Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon.
Richard Alan Kinder
Mar 7, 2026
Richard (Rick) Alan Kinder passed away on March 7, 2026. Rick was a lifelong bibliophile, learner, and natural teacher. He was loving, devoted, and a fierce protector of the love of his life, his wife Charlene. He was always respectful, mannerly, and kind. He had a mischievous, dry, and exceptional sense of humor which gave Charlene and those around him...
Martha J. Markham
Feb 28, 2026
Martha Josephine (Jean) Markham, 93, of Ocala, Florida, was received into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2026. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11AM at Riverland Baptist Church, Dunnellon, Florida. Pastor Rex Carringer will be officiating. Visitation will be held at 10 AM at the church. A private burial...
Patricia A Glasso
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia Glasso (Pat) (Redford), age 91, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on February 27, 2026.
Patricia was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1934, to Harry Louis Pflum Sr. and Margaret E. (Sager) Pflum. She attended Mount Elverna High School and later built a life centered around family, community, and service to others. She was married to Louis C. Glasso...
Betty Catherine Bryant
Feb 27, 2026
Betty Catherine Bryant, born October 27, 1936, to Walter Burton Brown and Ottie Mae Johnson Brown, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Samuel Crafton “S.C.” Bryant Jr., with whom she shared a life filled with memories and adventure.
She is survived by her children:...
