Obituaries

Jul 6, 2020

JOHNSON JR., George The Villages - George Thomas Johnson, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2020, in The Villages, Fl. He was born on August 16, 1938, to George T. Johnson, Sr. and Rose Evelyn DeLettre in Jacksonville, Florida.  He served in the Air National Guard Reserve, then went on to retired from State Farm Insurance...

Jul 6, 2020

Bushnell—

Charles Paul “Chuck” Walitynski, II, 71, passed away on July 6, 2020 in Ocala, FL.  He was born on November 19, 1948 to Charles Paul Walitynski and Eulala Hand Walitynski in Hartford, CT.  Chuck was a Veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.  He believed in...

Jul 4, 2020

CLIFTON, Margaret Faye Minshew

Ocala - Margaret Faye Minshew Clifton, 67, passed away July 4, 2020. She was born January 18, 1953, in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, to Hilery Van Minshew and Margaret Grady Deaver. Faye was a loving wife, “Mama”, and “Nana”. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. A graduate of Gainesville High...

Jul 3, 2020

Workman, Rebecca Carol Reddick- Rebecca Carol Workman, 78 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 3, 2020.  She was born on January 7, 1942, to Burley Maynard and Nancy Marcum Maynard in Pike County, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and mother.

She is preceded by her husband, James Workman; son, Mark Edward Workman, brothers,...

Jul 3, 2020

Barbara Jean (Bollinger) Ward became an angel in Heaven July 3, 2020 after a long illness. She was born on March 13, 1938 to Ralph Bollinger and Dora (Klotts) Bollinger in Columbus Ohio. She graduated from Central High School in 1956, and married Edwin F. Shaffer, Sr. upon graduation. Barbara had many occupations and enjoyed them all. Sales at...

Jul 2, 2020

Ocala - Betty Jean Parker, 89, passed away on July 2, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1930 in Headland, Alabama to L.J. Palmer and Connie Wingett Palmer. She moved to Ocala at an early age and was a graduate of Ocala High School. She worked at Florida Telephone Company for 40 years before retiring as a Supervisor.

Jul 2, 2020

Pamela Hunter Feaster succumbed to the effects of a devastating stroke on July 2, 2020 in Fernandina Beach, Florida. She was born on 4 October 1946 in Sebree, Kentucky to Samuel Emerson and Martina Raye Hunter. She is survived by her husband and best friend Bill Feaster, son Michael Feaster, daughter Felicia Feaster (Bret Wood), stepson Dennis Feaster (Sarah), stepdaughter Andrea Feaster Huisden, brother Jerry Hunter...

Jun 29, 2020

Citra - Sandra Jannette Gordon, 35, passed away on June 29, 2020, in Belleview, Florida. She was born on January 22, 1985, to David Lee Gordon and Leslie Diana Orsborn, in Homestead, Florida.

She is preceded by her father David Gordon and her sister Helen Orsborn-Nickerson.

She is survived by her parents, Malcolm and Leslie Shaw; sons, Jeramy Mikael, David Malcolm,...

Jun 29, 2020

KLUGE, Frederick "Fritz"

Ocala - Frederick Kluge, 78, passed away June 29, 2020. He was born August 31, 1941, in Schenectady, New York, to the late Merton and Barbara Kluge. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He owned and operated a contracting business in Ocala for over 35  years. He...

Jun 29, 2020

Ocala - Roger Lewis VanGunten, 82, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 at Hospice Legacy House. He was born on April 12, 1938 in Lima, Ohio to Roger VanGunten and Betty Gardner VanGunten. In 1965 the family moved to Margate, Florida where he became a plumber and continued when the family moved to Ocala, Florida in 1974. Roger...

Jun 29, 2020

HINDERLITER, Gary Clarence

McIntosh - Gary Clarence Hinderliter, 78, passed away June 29, 2020. He was born July 6, 1941, in Evansville, IN, to the late Charles Wilson and Velma Marie Hinderliter. He was a veteran of the United States National Guard and worked as a Broadcast Engineer for many years. He was active in Highlanders...

Jun 28, 2020

NORRIE, William Ocala - William Alex Norrie, 75, passed away on June 28, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. He was born on January 27, 1945, to Harry and Martha Norrie, in Niagara Falls, New York. He is survived by his sons, Glenn Norrie, Keith Norrie; daughters, Kim Norrie, Jennifer Norrie (Gary Kent); 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, 5:00...

Jun 27, 2020

KELLY, William Salt Springs - William Jackson Kelly, 83, passed away on June 27, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. He was born on August 10, 1936, to Frank G. and Edith F. Kelly, in Summers County, West Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary B. Kelly; sons, Michael, Daniel (Christine); daughters, Cheryl Steenson, Rachael Granger; brother,...

Jun 27, 2020

WEBB, Elizabeth

Ocala - Elizabeth Ellen Webb, 96, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. She was born on October 23, 1923, to John and Ellen T. Murhamer, in Arnold, Pennsylvania. She grew up in the Great Depression and at 18 put herself through cosmetology school in the U.S. and Paris....

Jun 26, 2020

BAKER JR., John

Ocala - John Joseph Baker, Jr., 93, passed away on June 26, 2020. He was born on March 28, 1927 in Johnson City, New York to John and Ida D. Baker, Sr. John served in the U.S. Army and worked as an automotive mechanic.

He is survived by...

Jun 19, 2020

GREGORY WILLIAM ERDOS

MICANOPY FL September 21, 1945 - June 19, 2020 Greg was born in Akron Ohio, and grew up on a farm in Doylestown Ohio. He graduated from Doylestown High School in 1963. Greg then attended The Ohio State University earning a B. S. in Botany and subsequently a Ph. D....

Jun 13, 2020

D'APPOLONIO, Daryle Fort McCoy - Daryle Elizabeth D'appolonio, 68, passed away on June 13, 2020, in Fort McCoy, Fl. She was born on June 1, 1952, to William and Elizabeth (Power) D'appolonio, in Revere, Massachusetts.

She is survived by her loving sons, Christopher Braddock, Michael Braddock; and daughter, Marie DiGiovanni. Her Daughter in-laws Becca and Tabi.  Her brothers...

Jun 13, 2020

HIGGINS, Nathan Ocala - Nathan Gene Higgins, 16, passed away on June 13, 2020, in Summerfield, Florida on the eve of his 17th Birthday. He was born on June 14, 2003, in Ocala, Florida to Jonathan James and Amy Doris Higgins. Nathan was a lifetime resident of Marion County. Nathan always had an interest in sea life, and enjoyed playing games...

Jun 12, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Byron Ingram, proud husband, dad, papa, uncle and friend on June 12, 2020. He peacefully left us at his residence in Ocala, Florida just before his 90th birthday. He was born June 16, 1930, in Red Level Alabama, the son of the late Thomas Edwin and Ruby Elizabeth Ingram.

He served his country shortly...

Jun 10, 2020

REIDY, Donald Ocala - Donald Francis Reidy, 88, passed away on June 10, 2020, in Ocala, Fl. He was born on March 16, 1932, to Stephen Joseph and Eileen Helen Reidy in Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded by his loving wife, Christine Reidy.

He is survived by his daughter, Celeste Matos; son, Donn Reidy; grandchildren, Ian McRoberts, Ariana Matos, Devin...