Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Sean Michael Eason
Aug 30, 2025
Sean Michael Eason, 54, of Citrus Springs, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born May 11, 1971, in Queens, New York. His survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shannon Colbert Eason, his mother Eileen O’Connor, his son Sean Dexter Patrick Eason, his daughter Ava Grace Eason, his sister Nirvana Lee (Evelyn), his sister-in-law Dawn (Lonnie’s wife),...
Carol Ann Elliott
Aug 29, 2025
On August 29, 2025, Carol Ann Elliott, 78, of Citrus Springs, Florida passed away peacefully in Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, FL. A wonderful place where she was comfortable and well taken care of by a caring staff. She had sustained injury due to a fall and stroke, causing a blood hemorrhage on her brain and paralysis on her...
Bonnie C. Nicholson
Aug 20, 2025
Bonnie C. Nicholson, 77, was a long-time resident of Dunnellon, passing away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1948 and moved to Ocala where she graduated from Ocala High School. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time and making memories with friends and family. Bonnie was predeceased by her...
Stephen Richard Munroe
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen R. “Moons” Munroe, a decorated Naval Aviator, distinguished American Airlines Captain, and devoted family man. He passed away on August 19th, 2025, leaving a profound legacy defined by his unwavering commitment to his faith, his country, and the family he adored.
Born to Ray Ellen...
Robert P. Dorminy
Aug 15, 2025
Robert Paige "Bob" Dorminy (Dorminey), 89, of Morriston, Fla., died peacefully August 15, 2025, surrounded by family. Born April 8, 1936, on his family's farm near Alapaha, Ga., Bob was the son of Hansell N. "Bogan" Dorminy and Lillian L. (Prosser) Dorminy.
Initially unsure what career path to follow after graduating from Albany High School in Albany,...
William S. Simmons, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
William S. Simmons, 65, died unexpectedly on August 2, 2025 at his residence in Hernando, FL. He was born on February 5, 1960 and was the son to the late Walter and Ruth (Gross) Simmons. Having being born and raised in West Virginia, William moved to Hernando, Florida in 1984. He worked for Damron’s in Crystal River, which is...
Michael Fanale
Jul 24, 2025
It is with a heavy heart the Fanale family announces the passing of Michael Robert Fanale, a devoted husband, loving father, loyal brother, uncle and proud civil servant on July 24, 2025 in Ocala, Florida.
Michael devoted his life to public service as a gifted and recognized Firefighter and Paramedic. A career that reflected his deep compassion,...
Mary Joyce Scally
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...
Jeremy "Jerry" Slosser
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...
Mary Jane (Roof) Reid
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...
Alice M. Deperna
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...
Thomas George Naessig
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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Donald Marshall
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...
Frances "Gwen" (Hare) Lyle
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...
Ralph John Saletto
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...
Ronald Barry Ratner
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...
Richard N. Pelt, Sr.
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...
Frances D. Fecteau
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...
Janet M .S. Egan
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....
Donald Oliver St John
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...
