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John "Jack" Anderson McCartney
Sep. 10, 2024
Jack Anderson McCartney, 86, of Leesburg, FL passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his summer home in NC. He was born December 30, 1937, in Hartford, CT to John and Helen (nee Anderson) McCartney. He retired from Pratt & Whitney on July 31, 1995. He was an avid golfer, shuffleboard and...

Wences Lara Lavengco Jr.
Aug. 30, 2024
Wences Lara Lavengco, Jr., 93, The Villages, Florida passed away on August 30, 2024 at his residence in The Villages, Florida under the care of his loving wife and Compassionate Care Hospice. He was born on December 23, 1930 in Manila, Philippines to his parents Wenceslao Lavengco, Sr. and Rosa...

Merwyn Lewis Reed Jr.
Aug. 24, 2024
Merwyn “Wayne” Lewis Reed, Jr., 67 of Wildwood, FL passed away August 24, 2024. He was born April 26, 1957, in San Bernardino, CA. Wayne has been a member of his community for over 20 years. He was a kindhearted soul who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was skilled and...

Hardy, Dewey Thomas
Aug. 24, 2024
Dewey Thomas Hardy, Jr. was the firstborn child of Bessie Clara Hardy and Dewey Thomas Hardy, and was born on August 28, 1930, Beech Fork, West Virginia. He passed away on August 24, 2024, Wildwood, FL. As the oldest, he remained devoted to his five siblings Charlotte Sefcik, Rudolph Hardy, Bill...

Henry Marcel Korab Jr.
Aug. 23, 2024
Henry Marcel Korab, Jr., 88, of Summerfield, FL, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. Born on May 3, 1936, in Newark, NJ, to Henry Marcel and Charlotte Korab, Sr., Henry cherished his time in nature, enjoyed watching classic films, and had a passion for opera and ballroom dancing. He was...

Lindemann, Rita T.
Aug. 19, 2024
Rita T. Lindemann, 94, Avon Park, Florida passed away on August 19, 2024 at her residence under the loving care of Vitas Hospice and her daughter Cheryl. Rita was born on July 24, 1930 in Eagle River, Wisconsin to her parents Edward Rowinski and Hilda (Pilachowski) Rowinski. Rita and her daughter...

Henryka Marie Presinzano
Aug. 15, 2024
Henryka Marie Presinzano, 79, of Ocklawaha, FL passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born in Palestine, Jerusalem September 24, 1944, to Henrik and Joanna (Niemiec) Kowalczyk. She was a private person who enjoyed spending quality time with her family. She enjoyed the outdoors and animals...

Carolann Guglielm
Aug. 14, 2024
Carolann Guglielm, 77, of the Villages, Florida died on August 14 as the result of a tragic accident. Born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1946, Carol’s parents were Ralph J. Guglielm and Helen (Suszczynski) Guglielm. She is survived by two sisters, Rosemary Rogers of the Villages, Luann (Ronald) Infante...

Carol Ann East
Aug. 13, 2024
Carol A. East, 84, of Oxford, FL passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born July 7, 1940, in Endicott, NY to John and Mildred (nee Elston) Donalds. Carol enjoyed playing Bingo and many card games, including Samba with her friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44...

Gerald R. "Ricky" Platzer
Aug. 03, 2024
Gerald R. “Ricky” Platzer, 65, Fern Park, Florida went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2024 at Fern Park Developmental Center, Fern Park, Florida. Ricky was born on April 3, 1959 in Panama City, Florida to his parents Gerald F. Platzer and Ruth B. (Swearingin) Platzer. Ricky moved to Fern Park...

Barfield, Robert Stanley
Aug. 02, 2024
Robert S. “Stan” Barfield, 75, Yalaha, Florida passed away on August 2, 2024 at his residence in Yalaha, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born on May 9, 1949 in Miami, Florida to his parents John D. Barfield and Dorothy (Butler) Barfield. Stan and his wife Karen moved to Yahala,...

Mary E. "Bridget" Jordan
Jul. 19, 2024
Mary “Bridget” Jordan, 76, of Wildwood, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born on Sunday, December 7, 1947, in West Point, Georgia to her parents Ralph Anion Birchfield and Elizabeth (Beal) Birchfield. Bridget was deeply devoted to her family, her faith,...