Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC

Dec 27, 2013

Edward Carl Johnson, 87, passed away, peacefully, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in his home in Dunnellon.  With the caring support of Hospice of Marion Co., he was able to enjoy a loving Christmas with his family. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria ”Jimmie” Johnson, the love of his life for 65 years; sister,  Mildred Lingner; daughter, Judith Mcleod; grandson, Shaun...

Dec 24, 2013

Dec 24, 2013

Manuel “Mike” Fernandez, MD,84, died on December 24, 2013 in Gainesville, FL. He was the son to the late Mario C. and Theresa (Sanchez) Fernandez. Manuel was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He came to the United States Mainland at the age of 14 alone and entered  Amherst University. He graduated from Jefferson  Medical  School at the age of...

Dec 23, 2013

Verna Schmidt Towner, 90, of Dunnellon, died Monday (12/23) at her residence. She was born February 24, 1923 in Melvin, Iowa to the late Peter and Clara (Ramsey) Schmidt. Mrs. Towner was a Operator Supervisor with the telephone company and loved traveling and dogs. Her family and friends loved her deeply and will truly miss her. She was predeceased by...

Dec 23, 2013

Sylvia Mergler (nee Hunt), 90, passed away Dec. 23, 2013. She grew up in Wayne County West Virginia and was a graduate of Wayne County High School. After graduation Sylvia moved to Maryland and during WWII was a riveter at the Glen L. Martin Aircraft Co. Sylvia became a member of Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala, FL in 1991. She...

Dec 22, 2013

John T. Peritzian, 75 years, passed away December 22nd at home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Citrus County. He was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts to the late John and Estelle (Ryan) Peritzian. Mr. Peritzian served as an M.B.T.A. Police Officer and Plymouth Massachusetts Police K-9 Officer, retiring in 1985. He served in the...

Dec 20, 2013

Mary Karen Benoit, 50, a great friend to many people, died on Friday, December 20, 2013 in Dunnellon, FL. She was born October 6, 1963 in Winter Garden, FL. Mary moved to the Dunnellon area three years ago from Orlando. She attended Riverland Baptist Church in Dunnellon and enjoyed singing Karaoke. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Frances...

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Dec 15, 2013

Linda L. Taylor, 59, of Dunnellon, died Sunday (12/15/2013) in Ocala. Linda was born April 19, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Cecil (Gene) and Mildred Raelene (Moore) Taylor. She was a Veterinarian Technician and loved animals, especially horses. Surviving family includes her daughter Khrishaunnah Lee Taylor and brother Steve Taylor. A graveside funeral service and burial Friday...

Dec 14, 2013

John R. Leaming, 66, US Navy Veteran of Dunnellon, FL., passed away on December 14, 2013.  Born in Tampa, Florida, 1947. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Leaming Survived by Son, Craig R. Leaming, Dunnellon; Sister In Law, Patricia Taylor, Dunnellon

Dec 12, 2013

Mabel Ann Jordan, 68, died on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1945 in Gaiter, Fl  to the late Elias and Mabel (Lewis) Jordan. Mrs. Jordan was a retired custodian with the Marion County School System and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon. She is preceded in...

Dec 11, 2013

Diana Lou Wackler, 76 passed away peacefully December 11, 2013 in her home in Dunnellon, FL., surrounded by her loving family.  Diana was a retired dance teacher and member of Chicago Dance Masters Assoc., also active Ladies auxiliary VFW and the Garden Club in Dunnellon, FL.  She volunteered throughout her life through her dance, thrift stores, serving dinners,and was active...

Dec 10, 2013

Frederick Ross Ashmead III, 86 of Dunnellon, died Tuesday (12/10/2013) at Timber Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitative Services in Ocala. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Frederick Ross Jr and Helen (Shute) Ashmead. Mr. Ashmead was Energy Supervisor for the Pinellas County School System for twenty years, retiring in 1993. He was also State Fire Marshall. In his...

Dec 9, 2013

John E. Mallon, 83, a retired banker, died on December 9, 2013 in Ocala, Florida. He was born into this life in Washington, DC to the late Thomas and Grace Mallon. Mr. Mallon was  United States Navy Veteran serving as a Sonorman Second Class and was awarded a National Defense Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and the Navy Occupation Service...

Dec 8, 2013

DUNNELLON - Charles Ronald (Ronnie) Waters, 54, a resident of Dunnellon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Ocala Regional Hospital. Born in Gainesville, son of the late Charles Roy Waters and Evelyn Marie Witt Waters Tyson, he was also preceded in death by his step-dad, Gary Wright Tyson. Ronnie was an avid hunter and...

Dec 6, 2013

Rainbow Springs, Florida- Edward L. Nettleton, II, 88, died on December 6th, 2013 in Ocala, Fl.  He was born December 9th, 1924 to the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Fry) Nettleton in New Haven, Ct. Edward grew up in New Haven, Ct and attended grade school in Wallingford, Ct (Choate High School) and also a graduate of Yale University class of...

Dec 5, 2013

MARCUM, Tim Legendary Arena Football League and Tampa Bay Storm head coach Tim Marcum died December 5, 2013 in Florida at the age of 69.  He was surrounded by his loving family while listening to the ballads of Elvis Presley. The “ole ball coach”, as he referred to himself, was born in Roscoe, Texas and honed his gridiron skills as...

Nov 30, 2013

Jeannette M. Fallon, 89, passed away on November 30, 2013 in Ocala, Fl. She was born April 4, 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Jeanette is survived by son, John Fallon of Denver, CO.; grandson, Clint Foley of Dunnellon, Fl. Commital Services will be held at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, N.Y., on December 9th, 2013 at 11:00AM.