Thomas “Tom” Edward Dorick, 86, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born on May 26, 1939, in Red Bank, New Jersey, he was the son of Louis M. and Elsie Dorick. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard and later dedicated his time as a...

Luther E. Fannin, age 94, of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born on Saturday, April 11, 1931, in Louisa, KY, he was the son of John and Minnie (Fields) Fannin. Luther dedicated 30 years of service as a communications supervisor at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base...

Clarence Edward “Ed” Machleit, 96, Lake Placid, Florida went to be with Lord on September 30, 2025 at Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, Florida. Ed was born July 27, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents Clarence Machleit and Edith Machleit. Ed and his late wife Shirley moved to Lake...

Dennis Paul Smith, 81, of The Villages passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born Monday, November 8, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Bruce D. and Leota (Hand) Smith. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, David P. Smith and...

Walter Szeremeta, 86, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Kostopol, Poland, to Stanley and Stella (Novacek) Szeremeta. Walter honorably served his country in the United States Navy. In 1964, while still in service, he...

Joan Pittman Kilgoar, 82, Ocklawaha, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2025 at Chatham Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, The Villages, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on March 3, 1943 in Waycross, Georgia to her parents Walter B. Pittman...

Marilyn M. Farver, 89, Sebring, Florida passed away on September 25, 2025 at Fellowship Home at the Fairway in Sebring, Florida with her loving husband by her bedside. Marilyn was born on May 1, 1936 in Spencer, Ohio to her parents Elvery Massie and Helen Pearl (Nash) Massie. Marilyn and her...

Margaret Herman, age 84, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Born on May 5, 1941, in Mannheim, Germany, she was the daughter of Michael and Emelie (Heiligenthol) Fischer. Margaret found great joy in playing golf and was a regular at Pennbrooke Fairways,...

Milton Johnson Hill, 81, of Coleman, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1944, in Oxford Mississippi to Hollis and Hilda (Hodge) Hill. Milton was a devoted father, grandfather, and public servant whose life was marked by dedication, compassion,...

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Bahr, 73, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 2, 1952, in Lockport, New York, Sandy lived a life defined by love, faith, and resilience. A true warrior, Sandy fought cancer...

Donald “Bones” Ray Scott July 20, 1946 – September 20, 2025 Donald “Bones” Ray Scott, 79, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on July 20, 1946, he was the son of James Burl and Myrtle Ann (McDonald) Scott. Known...

Phil Haisten, 62, of Summerfield, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, following an extended illness, with his wife and daughter by his side. Born in Geneva, Alabama, Phil grew up in the Ocala area and attended Lake Weir High School. He...