Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Aug 29, 2024

John W. Faunce II, 80, passed away on August 29, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1944, in Cadillac, Michigan, to John W. Faunce and Frances W. Faunce. At the age of 8, John moved with his family to Ocala, Florida. Later, they relocated to Orlando, where he graduated from Colonial High School in 1962.

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Aug 26, 2024

Patrick H. Martin, 82, died on August 26, 2024 at the E.W. Lucille Cates Hospice House in Ocala, FL. He was born into this life on October 4, 1941 in Teaneck, NJ and was the son to the late Walter T. Martin and Frieda (Lang) Martin. Pat enlisted with the United States Navy on October 2, 1959 and served...

Aug 16, 2024

Paula Jean True, 92, died on August 16, 2024 while under the care of the Reserve at Citrus in Lecanto, FL. She was born into this life on June 27, 1932 in Floyd County, KY and was the daughter of the late William Elza Wells and Mary Bayard (Roberts) Wells. In 1952, Paula moved to Maryland and raised her...

Aug 16, 2024

Nancy L. Steinbrecher (née Horn), age 74, of Clinton Township, Michigan, and formerly of Troy, Michigan. Nancy passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2024.  Nancy was born on June 14, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to her late parents Frank and Emma (née Dugan) Horn. Throughout her life, she embodied warmth, creativity, and a zest for adventure....

Aug 9, 2024

Brian H Mattila 66 passed away August 9th at his home. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer July 13 which led to problems with other organs. He currently resided in Dunnellon, Florida with his wife Bonnie of 32 yrs. He previously lived in the home he and his wife built on lake Vermillion where he enjoyed catching walleyes off...

Aug 6, 2024

Dana Francis Ewell, AKA- Pop Pop, 74, died on August 6, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1950 in Washington D.C. the son to the late Guy and Margaret (Koerber) Ewell. Dana grew up in the Washington D.C. area and in Hyattsville Maryland. He joined the United States Navy in 1969 and became a HM3 Corpsmen. After he...

Jul 27, 2024

Scott Ralph Thonen, age 54, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away on July 27, 2024. Born on August 16, 1969, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Scott lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication to his family.

Scott is survived by his beloved daughters Kayla Thonen, Shayla Thonen, and Aayla Thonen; his brother Samuel Thonen Jr.; his mother...

Jul 27, 2024

Suzanne Marie Womack, 75, of Ocala, FL, passed away on July 27, 2024, of natural causes.

Funeral Services will begin at 10:00am  on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Ocala West Church of the Nazarene, 5884 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, 352-861-0755 with Pastor Tim Alford officiating. Committal Services will follow the funeral at the Florida National...

Jul 23, 2024

Traci Diane Kinnebrew Ripple, age 64 of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children. She    was a loving and endearing wife to Robert “Bobby” Ripple for 46 wonderful years.

Traci was born in Dunnellon on November 28, 1959.  She was the daughter of Melvin and Chris Kinnebrew, and sister...

Jul 15, 2024

Patricia Ann Neeld, nee- Holton,  AKA-  Patsey Neeld, 95, died on July 15, 2024 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, FL. She was born on February 1, 1929 in Mansfield, Ohio and was the daughter to the late Othora Holton and Mary Frances (Binney) Holton. In the early 1940’s when Patricia was teenager, she and her...

Jul 12, 2024

Diane Peterson Mathews, 71, passed away July 12th, 2024. Diane was born to TJ and Ethel May Peterson on April 6th, 1953. She was a graduate of Dunnellon High School, a lifelong resident of Dunnellon, Florida, and a member of the First Methodist Church of Dunnellon. Diane retired from Levy County School Board after over thirty years of service...

Jul 6, 2024

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Jul 3, 2024

Judith Ann Heesch, 85, died on July 3, 2024 at E.W. Lucille Cates Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born January 21, 1939 in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of the late Donald and Connie (Rizzo) Melillo. Judie moved to Miami when she was a young girl. She graduated from Miami High School. After she got married,...

Jun 28, 2024

Citrus Springs- Alice Lillian Gillette, 84, died on June 28, 2024 at her residence in Citrus Springs, FL. She was born on June 24, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter to the late Joseph and Lillian (Lando) Park.  Alice moved to Citrus Springs in 2010 from Pennsylvania. She worked for Bell Telephone Company for eighteen years and...

Jun 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Charles Smith announces his passing. Lovingly nicknamed “Sir,” he was known for his love of the Florida Gators, a perfect old fashioned, and a good card game. Though he was born and raised in Albany, New York, Sir was a resident of Dunnellon for over 50 years. He quickly embraced...

Jun 20, 2024

Julia M. Cosme, 79, died on June 20, 2024 at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lecanto, FL. She was born in, Cataño, Puerto Rico on February 20, 1945 and was the daughter to the late Virgilio Cosme and Julia Martinez. Julia move to Dunnellon in 1995. She was a former employee of West Port High School. Julia...

Jun 13, 2024

Stephanie Ann Schultz, 86, died on June 13, 2024 at her home in Dunnellon. She was born in Houlton, Maine on November 12, 1937 and was the daughter to the late Charles Donald Starkey and Joyce Catherine (McKinnon). Stephanie moved to Dunnellon twenty years ago from Warren, MI. She was a Medical Transcriptionist by trade. Stephanie enjoyed traveling, reading,...

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...

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...

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...