OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC


Geneva Louise Straight

Geneva Louise Straight

Jun 13, 2024

Geneva Louise Straight, 92, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024.  The Straight family moved to Dunnellon in 1960 where she opened a kindergarten in her home. She eventually closed her private school and began teaching at the First Baptist Church’s newly opened pre-school until she retired in 1993.  Generations of children enjoyed Mrs. Straight’s creative, imaginative, and unique...

Diane Marie Bennett

Diane Marie Bennett

Jun 11, 2024

Diane Marie Bennett passed away on June 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 9, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio to George and Francis Whitlinger.

Diane is survived by son Jason (Lisa), Bradenton; FL, daughter Dawn Bennett, Bradenton; FL, grandchildren Jennifer Trimarco, Ashley (Ilker) Irmak, Chyenne Bennett, Ella, Ashton, and Mila Bennett, and great-grandchild...

Jane Evelyn (Neidhardt)  Mazzacua

Jane Evelyn (Neidhardt) Mazzacua

Jun 9, 2024

Jane Evelyn Mazzacua, 88, died on June 9, 2024 in Crystal River, FL. She was born on February 11, 1936 in Canastota, NY and was the daughter to the late Nelson L. Neidhardt and Evelyn Irene (Smith). She was a graduate of the University of  Syracuse. While living in New York, Jane worked as a Site Manager of a...

Sandy Lynn Ashman

Sandy Lynn Ashman

Jun 7, 2024

Sandy Lynn Ashman 11/15/1966 - 06/07/2024  Sandy Lynn Ashman - 57,  passed away on June 7, 2024 at her home in Dunnellon, FL surrounded by family.  She was born in Clearwater, FL.  She moved to Dunnellon as a teenager and graduated from Dunnellon High.  Sandy cherished a free-spirited life with a significant love for animals and nature, particularly...

Mary E. Mcgraw

Mary E. Mcgraw

Jun 7, 2024

On Friday, June 7, 2024, Mary Eileen McGraw Collins, loving wife, mother, and sister, passed away at the age of 71 at her home in Dunnellon, Florida. Daughter of the late Michael and Jane Gilligan McGraw. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware, resided in Massachusetts, and settled in Florida 44 years ago. She is survived by her husband of...

Harry Edward Cheek

Harry Edward Cheek

Jun 6, 2024

Harry E. Cheek, 98, of Citrus Springs, Florida, passed peacefully into eternity with his Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was born in Beckley, West Virginia, to the late Walter and Ella Cheek. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie Cheek, and his brother, Arthur Cheek.  Survivors include his...

Dallas Roger Johnson

Dallas Roger Johnson

Jun 5, 2024

Dallas Roger Johnson, age 69,of Ocala, FL passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio August 23, 1954 to Dallas Milton Johnson and Ellen Jane Landers-Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Karen Y Ingle Johnson, and children Noel Seth (Karen M) Johnson, Meranda Johnson...

Daniel William Mattoon

Daniel William Mattoon

Jun 5, 2024

Daniel William Mattoon, born to Clarence E. Mattoon and Delores E. Mattoon in Ocala, Florida  on the 27th day of February, 1966, has passed away on the 5th day of June, 2024. Dan was a resident of Dunnellon, Florida for 58 years. And a member of Riverland Baptist Church for eight to ten years with Pastor Rex. Dan was...

Kevin Michael Davis

Kevin Michael Davis

Jun 4, 2024

Kevin Michael Davis, 45, went home to be with our Lord on June 4, 2024. Kevin was a member of First Methodist Church of Dunnellon. He loved Jesus, read the Bible often, sought to understand God’s word, and witnessed to those he met. He was known as a generous man who would give away the shirt on his back....

Marie I. Zacharko

Marie I. Zacharko

Jun 2, 2024

Marie I. Zacharko, 98, died on June 2, 2024 at HPH Hospice House in Lecanto, FL. She was born on May 15, 1926 in Thompson, PA and was the daughter to the late Andrew N. Pavlik and Anna Mae (Schubert). Marie moved to Citrus County, FL in 1986 from Baltimore, MD. She was a retired Registered Nurse and Head...

Zulima Jimenez

Zulima Jimenez

Jun 1, 2024

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Vincent Eugene Mazzie

Vincent Eugene Mazzie

May 31, 2024

Vincent Eugene Mazzie (Mazziotta) (aka Sonny or Mazz), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 31. Beloved father and grandfather he was pre-deceased by his longtime companion, Joan Morris. He is survived by sons Kirk Mazzie of Albuquerque, NM, Ken Mazzie and wife Donna of Palm Coast, FL and Karl Mazzie of Glendale, AZ, eight grandchildren...

Lowery Edward Cooper

Lowery Edward Cooper

May 31, 2024

Lowery E. Cooper,

60, died on May 31, 2024 at Advent Health in Ocala, FL. He was born on March 17, 1964 in Syracuse, NY. He was the son to the late William Grant Cooper, Sr. and Ardath Elaine  (Pringle) Cooper. Lowery was employed as an auto body technician with Jenkins Collision Center and most recently as...

Mary Elma (Raulerson)  Brassell

Mary Elma (Raulerson) Brassell

May 31, 2024

Mary Elma Raulerson Brassell

September 2, 1932 - May 31, 2024

91 Years Old

As a Christian, Mary Brassell, 91, went home to be with her Savior on May 31, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1932, in Judson, Florida to Elmer and. Sophie Raulerson. As a young child she grew up...

Eleanor L. Cullen

Eleanor L. Cullen

May 28, 2024

Eleanor L. Cullen, 85, died on May 28, 2024 at West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. She was born on January 6, 1939 in Honolulu, HI and was the daughter to the late James Johnson and Cencetta DeSalvor.  She was a parishoner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon.

Eleanor is survived by her husband,...

Marco Mandujano

Marco Mandujano

May 27, 2024

Marco Mandujano, 26, died on May 27, 2024 at Shands UF Hospital in Gainseville, FL. He was born into this life on June 25, 1997 in Gainesville, FL. Marco grew up in Morriston, FL and graduated from Williston High School. He worked for Sparr in Williston for several years and most recently was working for Re-Logistics Distribution Center as...

Deborah Jo (Konin)  Swimmer

Deborah Jo (Konin) Swimmer

May 25, 2024

Deborah Jo Swimmer-Truesdell, AKA Deb, 68, passed away on May 25, 2024 at her home in Dunnellon. She was born on July 26, 1955 in Santa Barbara, CA and was the daughter to the late Col David H. Konin and Betty J. Pittenger. As a military child, Deb moved around a lot. Eventually, her family settled in Florida. Deb,...

Evelyn Sheffield Harper

Evelyn Sheffield Harper

May 22, 2024

As a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, Evelyn Beatrice Harper, 93, went home to her Savior in Heaven peacefully at Cate’s Hospice House on May 22, 2024.  She was born July 21, 1930, in Trenton, FL to Joseph and Leola Bell Sheffield. As a young child, she grew up in Alachua, Williston and finally settled in Dunnellon during...

George E. Gould, Sr.

George E. Gould, Sr.

May 12, 2024

George Ellis Gould, 88, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 at E. W. Lucille Cates Hospice House in Ocala from double pneumonia and other complications. As a young man, George joined the United States Army and was a Tanker during the Korean War. While living in Dunnellon, He owned and operated Gould’s Auto and...

David Berry

David Berry

May 11, 2024

Dave Berry was one of a kind.  Everybody says it.  Widely known to be a curmudgeon, his friends saw right through the façade.  Always there to help a friend, he asked nothing and would take nothing in return.  A jack of all trades, he was also a talented musician who played dulcimer, dobro and lap steel.  He would tell...

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