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Dr. Stephen C. Textor
Feb. 28, 2024
Dr. Stephen C. Textor, 75, passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in North Central Florida near Ocala. He was born on June 3, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to Dr. Jerome Textor, M.D. and Margaret Sias. He lived in Colorado until age 10 and then moved...

David Lloyd Arnold
Feb. 27, 2024
David Lloyd Arnold, 74, Wildwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2024 at Lady Lake Specialty Care in Lady Lake, Florida. David was born on October 23, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents Lloyd Arnold and Elizabeth (DeKorse) Arnold. David was a commercial Airline Pilot who...

Arthur H. Demers
Feb. 26, 2024
Arthur Hancock Demers, 85, of The Villages, Florida, passed away suddenly on February 26, 2024 while rehabilitating from a long hospitalization. Art was the son of the late Arthur C. Demers and Kathleen H. Demers. The firstborn of the four Demers brothers, he made his appearance on December 14,...

William Raymond Merron
Feb. 26, 2024
William (Bill) R. Merron, 78, of The Villages, Fl. Passed away suddenly on February 26, 2024. Bill was born on 11/29/1945 in Rochester, NY. Bill retired from Eastman Kodak after 30 years of service. Together with his wife, Marie, they created a rich (in heart) life together, filled with much love...

Lawrence Bernstein
Feb. 26, 2024
Lawrence Bernstein, 89, Wildwood, Florida passed away on February 26, 2024 at U.F. Health Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, Florida. Larry was born on March 11, 1934 in Queens, New York to his parents Benjamin Bernstein and Dorothy (Cohen) Bernstein. He and his wife Arlene moved to Summerfield,...

Dan E. Howton
Feb. 26, 2024
Dan E. Howton, 72, of Wildwood, FL passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born February 2, 1952, in Palatka, FL to James G. and Betty Sue (nee Malory) Howton. At the tender age of 3, Dan relocated from Palatka to Wildwood, where he spent the majority of his life. He found fulfillment in...

Alicia Marie Hull
Feb. 26, 2024
Alicia Marie Hull, 53 of Wildwood, FL passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born October 20, 1970, in Indiana, PA to Richard Shirley and Diane Faye (nee Davis) Haight. Alicia’s passions included taking care of her family and crafting. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years,...

Kenneth R. "Kenny Blue Eyes" Mosher
Feb. 26, 2024
Kenneth Robert “Kenny Blue Eyes” Mosher, 81, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024 at Sumter Place in The Villages, Florida. Ken was born on April 24, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts to his parents Hugh Mosher and Elizabeth (Adams) Mosher. Kenny moved to The Villages, Florida 15 years ago...

Gilbert Louis Rahrig
Feb. 24, 2024
Gilbert (Butch) Louis Rahrig, 84, of Avon Park, FL passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born April 4, 1939, in Elyria, OH to Lewis J. and Helen L. (Haumesser) Rahrig. He is preceded in death by his parents and beloved siblings: Coletta, Norman, Ralph, Rita, and Robert. He loved his...

Greg A. Moore
Feb. 24, 2024
Gregory A. Moore, 68, of Oxford, FL passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born November 15, 1955, in Wildwood, FL to James and Lodi (nee Dyal) Moore. Greg was a man who found solace in the great outdoors. Whether casting his line into the water while fishing or tending to his beloved...

Joseph Fenster
Feb. 21, 2024
Joseph Fenster, 91, of The Villages, FL passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born June 18, 1932, in Paris, France to Chaskel and Sophie (nee Bachner) Fensterheim. For 20 years he served his country in US Air Force. He enjoyed roquette ball, pickleball and he was a black belt in...

Nelson C. Harris
Feb. 20, 2024
Nelson C. Harris, 91, of The Villages, FL passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family, Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born September 13, 1932, in Boston, MA to Clifford Harris and Margret (nee Delaney) Harris. A dedicated individual who served his country in the U.S. Navy and later...