Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC
Clarence Garrick Morgan
Sep 17, 2014
Clarence Garrick Morgan, 87, passed away September 17, 2014. He was born March 27, 1927 in Grove Hill, Alabama. He was an Educational Specialist for the Department of Defense.
Maria A. Da Silva
Sep 16, 2014
Maria A. da Silva, 75, passed away September 16, 2014. She was born November 26, 1938 in Porto Velho, Brazil. She was a homemaker and a beautician. Mrs. DaSilva is survived by her husband, Raimundo DaSilva of Crystal River, and many children.
Oscar A. Demartino, Jr.
Sep 16, 2014
Oscar A. DeMartino, Jr., 84, of Ocala, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014. He was born June 18, 1930 in Norwalk, CT. He was a safety coordinator for the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. DeMartino was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Master Mason and enjoyed collecting coins. He was a member of Riverland Baptist...
Rafael J. Nunez
Sep 8, 2014
Dunnellon- Rafael J. Nunez, 72, died on Monday, September 8, 2014. He entered this life on August 1, 1942 in Venezuela. He was an airline mechanic for Air Jamaica. Mr. Nunez is survived by his wife, Donna Nunez, son, Richard (Christy) Nunez of San Diego, CA, two daughters, Kristina (Kevin) Doyle of Chicago, IL, Janet (Glenn) Donovan of Chicago, IL,...
Frank J. Lake, Jr.
Sep 5, 2014
Dunnellon- Frank J. Lake, Jr., 87, a foreman, passed away September 5, 2014. He was born August 16, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan.
George H. Connell
Sep 5, 2014
Dr. George H. Connell died on September 5, 2014 at HPH Hospice House. He was born in Rochester, NY on January 9, 1918, and was trained in both mechanical and civil engineering at the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He enlisted in the regular Army as an infantry private in 1941, and was commissioned in...
Timothy Andrew Howk
Sep 3, 2014
Dunnellon- Timothy Andrew Howk, 61, a construction worker, passed away September 3, 2014. He was born in Louisiana.
Jerry "Poppi" Meyn
Sep 3, 2014
Jerry “Poppi” Meyn, died on September 3, 2014 in Ocala, FL. He was the beloved husband to Melanie who was the love of his life and his world, but somehow he found time for so much more. He exercised his wit in all areas of life, research and writing letters to the editor, cooking and creating recipes, exploring new places,...
Richard W. O'Keefe
Sep 1, 2014
Richard W. O'Keefe, 71, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born December 17, 1942 in Montclair, NJ. He was a retired head construction official for the Township of Livingston, NJ. He enjoyed working on cars and camping with his grandson. Mr. O’Keefe traveled to 49 states in an RV. He was a wonderful Husband,...
Theodore Allen Blauser
Aug 31, 2014
THEODORE ALLEN BLAUSER, 77 of Whittier, NC sadly passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at his home. Ted loved the Blue Ridge Mountains and it is of some comfort that he passed surrounded by the scenery he so loved. Ted was born September 26, 1936 in Oil City, PA. A graduate of Ocala High School, Ted pursued his passion for...
Betty D. Smith
Aug 30, 2014
Betty D. Smith, 81, passed away August 30, 2014. She was born on November 5, 1932. She was a branch manager at a bank. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Kathy Ann Smith of Dunnellon, two brothers, Samuel Dodson and Joseph Dodson, both of VA, sister, Martha Halle of MD, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and one great great...
Peter James Kuka
Aug 27, 2014
Peter James Kuka II of Rainbow Springs (Dunnellon) passed away on August 27, 2014 at the age of 71 years from a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife, Suzie, daughter Shawn Williams, and granddaughter, Morgan Williams, both of Chapel Hill, NC, an aunt, Joan Kuka Gillespie of Missoula, MT, and many cousins. His father, Leonard J. Kuka, and...
Nina Fowler
Aug 26, 2014
Nina Faye Fowler (Formerly Nina Claffey-Land) passed away at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Retired from Bank of America, Nina worked for over 30 years in the banking industry where she began as a teller and worked her way into bank management. She moved to Dunnellon in 1976 with her late husband Larry Claffey, local fishing guide. Nina was...
Eileen Grace Schultz
Aug 25, 2014
Eileen Grace Schultz, 73, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014. She was born February 21, 1941 in Dieterich, IL. She was a loving daughter and loving sister- “Child of God”. Mrs. Schultz is survived by her three brothers, Raymond Schultz of Dieterich, IL, Walter Schultz of Minooka, IL, Robert Schultz of Joliet, IL, and sister, Shirley M....
Marguerite J. (Killarney) Walsh
Aug 23, 2014
Marguerite J. Walsh, 90, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was born on February 27, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY as Marguerite J. Killarney. She was an AT&T operator. She was an overseas long distance operator during World War II and would regale everyone with her stories. Mrs. Walsh was a member of the Rosary Society at...
Charles Jimison
Aug 21, 2014
Dunnellon- Charles Jimison, 74, a mechanic, passed away August 21, 2014. He was born in Perrysburg, Ohio on November 12, 1939. He is survived by his son, Neal Jimison.
Louise Robinson Smith
Aug 18, 2014
It is with profound sadness that the family of Lou Smith announces her passing. Boo was a 5th generation local resident - her family originating in Levy County with Boo born and raised in Dunnellon and finally settling on her beloved Rainbow River. She was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Daughters of the...
Clarence Edward Sweat
Aug 18, 2014
Inglis- Clarence Edward Sweat, 96, an iron worker, passed away August 18, 2014. He was born in Dayton, TN. He moved here from Clearwater, FL in 1970 and attended First Baptist Church of Inglis. Mr. Sweat is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the VFW.
Laverne F. "Punk" Croft
Aug 10, 2014
Dunnellon- L.F. “Punk” Croft, 79, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born November 18, 1934 in Orlando, FL. He was a Florida native, and retired as the manager of a ranch. Mr. Croft is survived by three sons, David Croft, Justin Croft of Dunnellon, Derek Croft of Dunnellon, daughter, Ellen Phillips of PA, three brothers,...
