Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Feb 23, 2016

Patricia Ann McDowell, 77, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Hospice of the Nature Coast in Lecanto, FL. She leaves behind her husband, William E. McDowell, Citrus Springs; her children, Cheryl Loeffler, Hesston,KS, Caroline Chrisco, Overland Park,KS, William McDowell,Jr., Jasper, MO and Thomas McDowell, Colorado Springs, CO; her brothers, Ivan Clark, Dayton, OH, Jim Clark, Manhatten, KS and...

Feb 20, 2016

Mrs. Ann Marie McCarthy, 85, of Citrus Springs, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.  A native of Boston, MA, she moved to this area in the mid 80’s, coming here from South Weymouth, MA.  She was very active in her church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister...

Feb 19, 2016

Concetta M. Todd, 97 Dunnellon, Florida She will be greatly missed by all. .

Feb 11, 2016

Lois Claire Baker was born June 8, 1927, to John M. Baker, Jr. and Elsie (Reichert) Baker. She was the youngest of three children who were raised in Queens, New York, with summers in Cutchogue, Long Island. She was a self-declared tomboy who later grew to have an intense interest in nursing. While still in Nursing School at Adelphi College,...

Feb 11, 2016

Fred J. Lakaktis, 74, died on February 11, 2016 at his home in St. Petersburg, FL. He is survived by his two sons, Jimmy and Fred Lakatis of N.J.; his brother, John Lakatis; his sisters, Lisa Hordeman, Dunnellon, FL,  Dawn Thompson, Dunnellon, FL and his two grandsons. He was born March 28, 1941 in Allentown, New Jersey to the late...

Feb 8, 2016

Catherine Steinmetz passed away on February 8, 2016 in Dunnellon, Florida.  She was born on April 10, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Clarence and Phyllis Frank - the first of three children. Cathy worked at the FBI as an administrative assistant while she was married to Richard Steinmetz.  She became the very devoted caregiver for several years to her mother...

Feb 4, 2016

Helene LaForce Marks, born July 27, 1924, died peacefully on February 4, 2016 in Legacy House in Ocala. Helene was born in the French province of Quebec, Canada and grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut. During her last years in grade school and into her high school years, part of her education was a variety of techniques of sewing and needlecrafts...

Feb 1, 2016

Michelle Lorraine Herndon, 36, of Ocala, Florida passed away on February 01, 2016 peacefully in her sleep.  Michelle was born on January 31, 1980 and is survived by her three children: Zackariah Herndon, Ariel Greene, and Kailee Greene, her mother Penny Voss (Rick), her father Terry Herndon, big sister Diane O’Neil (Kevin), little brother Eric Moucheron, and three nephews, Tony,...

Jan 30, 2016

Early Saturday morning at 6:24 am, January 30, 2016, Roland DeWitt Wise Jr. passed peacefully with his kids and wife by his side. He was loved beyond our ability to express and will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, which DeWitt believed ought to be left living in the ground for the birds to enjoy, please make a donation...

Jan 30, 2016

Robert Halsey Purinton, 91, of Morriston Florida, passed away on January 30, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Florida. Robert was born on July 31, 1924, in Bridgehampton, New York, to Mildred Halsey Purinton and Horatio Purinton. At an early age Bob moved with his family to Bradenton, Florida following his father’s untimely death. He attended public schools in Bradenton,...

Jan 25, 2016

William (Bill) J. Furse Jr. passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Monroe General Hospital in Ocala. Bill was born in Luray, S.C., to the late William Furse Sr. and Virginia Rouse. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Ken; granddaughter, Ashlee; and great-grandson, Jaxxon Furse. Bill was a 28 year veteran of the Air Force, retiring at...

Jan 25, 2016

Morriston- Frederick “Freddie” Eugene Howell died January 25, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family from an extended battle with congestive heart failure. He was 71. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. ET at Harvey Funeral Home in Dawson, GA, with burial to follow in Oakview Cemetery in Albany, GA. Visitation will be...

Jan 25, 2016

Mary O'Connell, 76, of Dunnellon, FL died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Diamond Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lecanto. She was born March 20,1939 in MontClair, NJ. Mary moved here from Saylorsburg, PA in 2000. Mrs. O'Connell was a Homemaker. She loved to go camping, doing ceramics, and various types of puzzles. Her religious affiliation is of the Lutheran...

Jan 23, 2016

Mrs. Betty Ashmead, 86, of Dunnellon, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016, following a brief illness.  A native of Winchester, VA, Mrs. Ashmead moved to Dunnellon in 1996, coming here from Clearwater, FL.  Her survivors include her daughter Sherri Woodstuff (John), daughter Karen Frye, sons Freddy Ashmead IV and Jeffrey Ashmead, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Mrs. Ashmead’s son...

Jan 20, 2016

Rev. Alfred John Morris, age 90, peacefully passed away in his home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning January 20th, 2016. Alfred was born in Pawtucket, R.I. April 7th, 1925 to Charles and Charlotte Morris. He proudly served his country in WW II as a US Naval Sailor. He graduated from Barrington College, attended Baptist Seminary...

Jan 17, 2016

Mrs. Clara M. Scott, 86, of Dunnellon, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Legacy Hospice House.  A native of Danby, NY, she moved to this area 30 years ago, coming here from N. Liberty, Iowa.  She is survived by her daughter Charlene Martin, her son John Scott, her sister Stephania Ann Lis Longo, her brother Edwin “Pookie” Joseph Lis,...

Jan 16, 2016

Barbara L. Canon, 75, passed away on January 16th, 2016 in Crystal River, Florida.

Jan 14, 2016

Louis R. Gallo, 81, passed away on January 14, 2016.  Lou was born on December 17, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to Luigi and Margaret Gallo. He is survived by his wife, Loretta of 57 years, his daughters, Cynthia Callan (William) of Springfield, IL, Theresa Blackadar (Albert) of Searsport, ME, Marie Hall (Steven) of Coventry, CT, sister Arlene Malaspina (Raymond) of...

Jan 13, 2016

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. Brian David Thompson, 43, of Ocala, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Shands at UF in Gainesville. Born in Ocala, Mr. Thompson was a lifelong resident of Marion County.  He was an EVG Supervisor with ClosetMaid, and a proud member of the NRA.  He was known as a loving and dedicated husband, father, and son.  His priorities...