Jasmine Elizabeth Brown
Mar 21, 2026
Jasmine Elizabeth Brown, 22 years old, of Deer Island, Florida, tragically passed away on March 21, 2026. Born on March 9, 2004, in Ocala, Jasmine’s vibrant spirit and boundless love touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Jasmine was a radiant soul who brought light, laughter, and warmth into the lives of those around her. Her…
John Joseph DeFrancesco
Apr 13, 2026
John Joseph DeFrancesco, Sr., age 102, a WWII Air Force veteran, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.No public services are scheduled at present.Baldwin Brothers Silver Springs location is handling arrangements. (352) 236-5884.
Cynthia Hope Smith Sopher
Apr 12, 2026
Cynthia Hope Smith Sopher, 83, of Venice, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Compete obituary to follow.
William James Cunningham
Apr 11, 2026
William James Cunningham, Jr., 77, of Ocala, FL passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.He was born February 22, 1949 in Washington DC and was the youngest of 5 children and the only son. Heis predeceased by his sisters Claire, Barbara and Carolyn, his parents William Cunningham Sr and Helen Cunningham. William, known as Butch worked…
Myroslawa "Mary" Bojsiuk
Apr 11, 2026
Myroslawa "Mary" Bojsiuk, 90, of Venice, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Family services to be private.
Dorothy Louise Van de Vaarst
Apr 11, 2026
Dorothy L. Van de VaarstDorothy L. Van de Vaarst (Dottie) at the age of 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at home in Port Charlotte, Florida surrounded by her family. Born on October 22, 1933 and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey by her parents, Leonard & Anna (Casey) McCracken, Dottie attended St.…
Betty Ann Kayackas
Apr 10, 2026
Betty Ann Kayackas (Wrentmore), age 79, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family.Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Betty Ann was raised in Bedford, where she graduated from Bedford High School. She went on to build a dedicated career with Stouffer’s Hotels, working…
Ronald L Busick
2026
Ronald Lee Busick, 77, of Titusville, FL, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.Born on August 25, 1948, in Clarion, Iowa, Ronald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 20 years, 4 years active duty and 16 years in the reserves. He had a distinguished career as a…
Ann Fralin Purcell
Apr 10, 2026
Ann Fralin Purcell, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026, from respiratory complications.She was born on July 14, 1931, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Louise Woods Webster and James Wesley Fralin. Ann graduated from Jefferson High School in 1949 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the College of William…
Woodrow Francis Clark, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Woodrow Francis Clark Jr."Welcome home brother, Semper Fi"Woodrow "Woody" Francis Clark Jr. died Thursday April 9th, 2026 at his home in Lady Lake, Florida surrounded by his wife Barbara and daughter Crystal. Born April 22nd 1949 in Rouses Point, New York to Woodrow Clark Sr and Gladys May Gebo, Woody was a unique and caring…