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Elviro "Liv" W Ruzzo
Mar. 09, 2025
Elviro “Liv” W. Ruzzo, 86 of Wildwood, FL passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born Thursday, January 26, 1939, in Providence, RI to Orazio and Maria (nee Petrarca) Ruzzo. He cherished the moments spent with his family, particularly with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also had...
McGuinness, Peter Dunlop
Mar. 08, 2025
Peter D. McGuinness age 84 of Wildwood passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was fourth of five children (Mary, Josie, Lettie and Richard) born to the late Peter and Maggie McGuinness in Greenock, Scotland. He proudly served in the British Army before settling in the...
Morris Laimonis Pupurs
Mar. 06, 2025
Morris Laimonis Pupurs, 89, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Born on November 23, 1935, in Lubana, Latvia to Adolf and Dania Pupurs. Morris led a life that was deeply enriched by his passions, particularly boating and fishing. These activities not only brought him joy...
M.G. "Jimmy" Terry Jr.
Mar. 04, 2025
M.G. “Jimmy” Terry Jr, 61 of Wildwood, FL passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born August 29, 1963, in Dade City, FL to Maurice “Jim” Gene and Annette Terry. He had one sibling, Randy Terry. Jimmy met his loving wife, Connie of 38 years when he was 18. He then started his 33-year career...
Samuel Rivera
Feb. 28, 2025
Samuel Rivera, 93, Sebring, Florida passed away on February 28, 2025 at his residence under the care of his family and staff of Compassionate Care Hospice. Samuel was born on September 21, 1931 in Morovis, Puerto Rico to his parents Eusebio Rivera and Carmelina (Miranda Archilla) Rivera. Samuel...
Edward DeRay Phifer Jr.
Feb. 26, 2025
Edward DeRay Phifer, Jr. December 18, 1948- February 26, 2025. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Edward DeRay (Ray) Phifer, Jr., Age 76, a long-time resident of Oxford, Florida, passed away peacefully at UF Health hospital in Leesburg,...
Brenda Jean Scott
Feb. 26, 2025
Brenda Jean Scott, 62, of Center Hill, FL passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born May 4, 1962, in Toledo, OH to Irwin Nathaniel and Dorothy Mae (nee Baumann) Bright. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Goodman, Bradley A.
Feb. 25, 2025
Bradley A. Goodman, 66, Wildwood, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2025 at his residence under the loving care of his family and staff of Vitas Hospice. Brad was born on December 21, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to his parents Wayne Goodman and Betty (Baker) Goodman. Brad...
Ann J. Collins
Feb. 19, 2025
Patricia “Ann” Johnson Collins, age 85, passed away February 19, 2025. Ann was born to Joseph Henry and Susie Ethel (Crosby) Johnson in Wildwood, Florida. When asked her birthdate or age she would say “3 - 9 of ’39, thirty-nine and holding”. Ann graduated Wildwood High School in 1957 and married...
Young, Margie Janelle
Feb. 15, 2025
Margie Janelle Young, 88, Wildwood, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2025 at HPH Hospice House in Lecanto, Florida with her family by her bedside. Margie was born on August 24, 1936 in Cairo, Georgia to her parents Julius Oscar Spence and Marinette (Carver)...
Gould, Everett Fred
Feb. 14, 2025
Everett Fred Gould, 87, St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Leesburg, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2025 at Bay Front Health Empath / Suncoast Hospice South Care Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Everett was born on December 5, 1937 in Smithtown, Long Island, New York to his...
Thomas, Shirley Yvonne
Feb. 14, 2025
Shirley Yvonne Thomas, 87, Bushnell, Florida passed away on February 14, 2025 at her residence in Bushnell, Florida under the care of her family and staff of Cornerstone Hospice. Shirley was born on August 10, 1937 in Camden, Michigan to her parents Claude Gary and Mabel (VanNuys) Gary. Shirley...