Obituaries

Sep 27, 2018

Kenneth Ray Tucker, 60, passed away September 27, 2018.  Born in Middletown, Ohio on September 25, 1958 to Gordon and Edwina (Fugett) Tucker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Bobbi; sons Austin (Heather) Tucker, Mitchell (Amanda) Tucker, Kendall (Katya) Tucker and Joseph Lowe; mother Edwina; brother Jim Tucker; sisters Karen Kraus, Rhonda Tucker;...

Sep 27, 2018

Max Bernard Standard, Jr. joined his parents Max and Ruby Standard, his brother Kenneth Middaugh, sister Maxine Noble, nephew Robert DeVeau in Heaven on 09/27/18.

He leaves behind his beautiful wife Deborah Standard, 3 step-daughters, 3 sons, 2 nieces and many more whom loved him as much as he loved them. He loved NASCAR, football, fishing, hunting, camping,...

Sep 25, 2018

Arlin Doree Shinn, 88, passed away September 25, 2018.  She was born on May 31, 1930 in Summit, New Jersey to Theodore and Gladys (Crimmins) Weibel.

She is survived by daughters Susan Lester (Michael), Arlin Rehrer (James); son Robert (Catherine), 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  She was preceded by her loving husband, Robert and sons Jeff...

Sep 22, 2018

RAGLAND, Wayne Stephen

Pocono Summit, PA - Wayne Stephen Ragland, 64, passed away September 22, 2018. Born in Queens, New York on April 18, 1954 to Arthur and Nathalie (Lewis) Ragland.  The birth and death dates of Wayne are not nearly as relevant...

Sep 21, 2018

Paul Henry Dubie, 72, passed away September 21, 2018, with his wife Vicki by his side. He was born and raised in Swanton, VT.  He moved to Ocala from Orlando in 2000. Paul was the Maintenance Supervisor at Trinity Catholic High School for 11 years. His love and pride for Trinity Catholic was evident in his devotion to the...

Sep 20, 2018

WALTON Tony E.

Reddick - Tony E. Walton, 65, passed away September 20, 2018. He was born in Marion, South Carolina on August 22, 1953.

He is survived by his mother, Bobbi J. Walton; sisters, Paula Smith and Connie Smith; loving wife, Marie Walton; five children, Tina Johnson, Paul...

Sep 19, 2018

CROFT, Robert William St. Petersburg - Robert William Croft, 70, passed away September 19, 2018.  Born in Dade City, Florida on April 21, 1948 to William Hanson and Marie (Dorn) Croft. Robert loved fishing, gardening and cooking. He is survived by his mother Marie Croft; sons Brian and William Croft; brothers Craig and James Croft; sister Christine...

Sep 18, 2018

NIX, Tinella Josephine Summerfield - Tinella Josephine Nix, 91, passed away September 18, 2018.  Born in Baldwin, Florida on May 8, 1927 to Byron and Josephine McGee.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Glenn) Mikell; sons William (Billy) Nix, Jr., Johnny Wayne Nix; 10 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 5...

Sep 17, 2018

Anthony - Stephanie Renee Lough, 29, passed away September 17, 2018.  Born in Ocala, Florida on April 22, 1989 to Mark and Cheryl Cerny. She worked as a server and manger in the restaurant industry for many years. She is survived by her husband, Chase Lough; daughter, Abigail Lough; son, Grayson Lough; parents, Mark and Cheryl Cerny; and brother, Steven Cerny...

Sep 15, 2018

PARKER, Alan Bruce Citra - Alan Bruce Parker, 74, passed away September 15, 2018. Born October 21, 1943, in Irvington, NJ, to Ben and Frances Stark Parker. He moved here from Miami in 1985 and was a realtor. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his son,...

Sep 13, 2018

Wesley Charles Haas, 82, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. Born in Joliet, Illinois on September 1, 1936 to Walter and Florence (Cutler) Haas.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol Ann Haas (Green); daughter Kristen (Brad) Brown; sons Dr. Brian (Patricia) Haas; Steven (Kristine) Haas, sister Betty Cleveland and six grandchildren: Austin...

Sep 12, 2018

HOOKER, Mildred "Mickey" Loretta Ocala - Mildred "Mickey" Loretta Hooker, 88, passed away September 12, 2018.  Born in Ocala, Florida on August 31, 1930 to Frank and Loretta Klienman May. Mrs. Hooker remained a lifelong resident of Ocala, FL.

She is survived by sons Robert I. Hooker,...

Sep 11, 2018

WALDRON, Harold Norman Citra - Harold Norman Waldron, 90, passed away at home on September 11, 2018 after a short illness. Born in Silver Creek, Nebraska on March 9, 1928 to Edgar and Daisy Kershaw Waldron. He moved to Citra, Florida 30 years ago from Long Beach, California after retiring.

Preceded...

Sep 10, 2018

Ocala - Judith Elaine Hancock, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Estelle's House September 10, 2018.  She was born on September 16, 1940 in Bradenton, Florida to Robert and Mabel Wilson Parnell.  Judith retired from Sprint after 27 years.  Additionally, she retired as a secretary to the VFW Commander. Judith is survived by her daughters Heather (Will) May,...

Sep 8, 2018

Irene Gail Rizzo-Houchens “Mimi”, 62, passed away September 8, 2018. Born November 16, 1955, in Detroit, MI, to Anthony and Elizabeth (Weiss) Rizzo. She was a caregiver for a foster child for many years and her love and willingness to help all stretched beyond her front door.

She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Houchens; sons,...

Sep 7, 2018

WHELAN, Elizabeth Parsons

Elizabeth was born in Grand Cayman & lived most of her life in Miami, moved to Ocala 25 years ago with her husband, David. She was a retired CPA who was heavily involved in the Thoroughbred Industry.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Dawn, 2 grandsons,...

Sep 6, 2018

Weirsdale - Donna Young, 75, passed away September 6, 2018 peacefully at home. Born March 15, 1943, in Knoxville, TN, to Harvey and Mittie Baker. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons, Warren Seekell, Wayne Seekell; daughters, Stephanie Collar, Ella Seekell; brother, Louis Baker; sisters, Maxine Hanna, Althea Shelley, Mary...

Sep 3, 2018

Ocala, FL—Rosaria Aquila, 89 died Monday at Hawthorne Village after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Known by everyone as “Sadie”, she was born Rosaria Marion Disclafani in Decatur, Illinois on March 2, 1929.  A few years later, she moved with her parents and siblings to Brooklyn, NY.  It was there she met her husband, John...

Sep 1, 2018

Ellen Elizabeth VanDevender passed away peacefully on September 1, 2018, surrounded by friends and family. She was 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie, their infant daughter Virginia, and her brothers Orville, Bill, Earl and George House and a sister Sarah Burt-Elzey. She is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren....

Aug 31, 2018

Lorenzo Del Giudice, age 79 of Ocala, Florida, one of the hardest working people to ever live passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018.

Lorenzo was born on October 7, 1938 in Consano, Italy.  He came to the United States in 1954 when he was 16 and immediately began working and then owning...