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William Gennaro Di Bello
Jan. 29, 2024
William Gennaro Di Belo, 85, The Villages, Florida passed away on January 29, 2024 at The Villages Hospice House under the care of his loving wife and staff of Cornerstone Hospice. William was born on July 19, 1938 in New York, New York to his parents Jerry Gennaro Di Bello and Agnes (Dolan) Di...
James Leroy Terrian
Jan. 28, 2024
James Leroy Terrian, 77 of Sebring, FL passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born July 7, 1946, in Newberry, MI to the late George J. and Lula (nee Bradley) Terrian. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, James served his country with honor and dignity. James was passionate about Christ...
Betty G. Caruthers
Jan. 26, 2024
Betty G. Caruthers, 94, of Oxford, FL passed away Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born August 22, 1929, in Sebring, FL to Lewis F. and Katie Mae (nee Riggs) Goolsby. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, FL for over 70 years. Betty was very passionate of her grand and...
Robert Christian Beale
Jan. 25, 2024
Robert Christian Beale, 98, The Villages, Florida passed away on January 25, 2024 under the loving care of his daughter Linda and son-in-law Herb. Robert was born October 4, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Henry Lishman Beale and Caroline Dorthea Kirschbaum. Bob enlisted with the Marine...
Wilma Dean Jones
Jan. 24, 2024
Wilma Dean Jones, 91, of Oxford, Florida went to be with Her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2024 at U.F. Health, The Villages Hospital. Wilma was born on August 19, 1932 in Wildwood, Florida to her parents Benjamin Franklin Stokes and Johnnie Mae (Crenshaw) Stokes. Wilma started her career at the...
John "Lenny" Melendez
Jan. 24, 2024
John Leonard “Lenny” Melendez, 57, of Wildwood, FL passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2024. He was born August 17, 1966, in Portsmouth, VA to Conrodo Melendez and Dorothy L. Spaltro. John devoted himself to Bikes Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), a group of bikers who protect children from harm. He...
James Frank Gehring
Jan. 23, 2024
James Frank Gehring, 78, of The Villages, FL transitioned from this life Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Francis Charles and Mercedes Ana (nee Freund) Gehring. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Gehring. Also, his first wife, Sharon (nee...
Douglas Burt Tharp
Jan. 23, 2024
Douglas Burt Tharp, 89, of The Villages, FL passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born January 8, 1935, in Shamokin, PA to Wilbur Abner and Clara Ethel (nee Goodman) Tharp. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Claudette (nee Mitchell) Tharp; daughter, Carolyn Jane...
Melody Katherine Johnson
Jan. 21, 2024
Melody Katherine Johnson Melody Katherine Johnson, a vibrant soul, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2024. Born on August 5, 1983, in Tulsa, OK, Melody was the cherished daughter of Steven M. and the late Deborah (Winegarten) Johnson. Melody's journey was marked by passion, creativity, and a...
Dorothy Mary Louise Reeser
Jan. 19, 2024
Dorothy Mary Louise Reeser, 85, Wildwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024, at U.F. Health Leesburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on August 21, 1938, in Brant Lake, New York to her parents Burr Smith and Mae (Hayes) Smith. She moved to Sumter...
Thomas Edward Balthaser
Jan. 14, 2024
Thomas Edward Balthaser (1950-2024) Thomas Edward Balthaser, 73, of Wildwood, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 7, 1950, in Delaware, OH, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Larkin) Balthaser. Thomas was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving...
David Charles Aten
Jan. 12, 2024
David Charles Aten (1940-2024) David Charles Aten, 83, of Wildwood, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1940, in Paterson, NJ, to the late Charles William and Marie Betty (Howell) Aten. David was a proud veteran of the...