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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…

Donald A. Baxter Jr.

Apr 16, 2026

Don transitioned from this world to the next on April 16, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Mattison Carter; sisters, Denise Zarelli, Barbara Blackton, Tris Filliez (Tom); nephew, Chuckie; nieces, Cheryl (Dave), Cody (Stephen), Dannielle (Kevin); great-nephews, Brady and Logan; and great-nieces, Charli and Vera. He is remembered as a loving brother and a…

Deborah "Deb" Salanco Miller

Apr 15, 2026

Deborah Salanco Miller, of Loveland, Colorado, a native of the Mohawk Valley in Central New York, passed away on April 15, 2026, in The Villages, Florida, at the age of 72. She was born on June 29, 1953, in Herkimer, New York, to Alex Salanco and Helen Ilnitzky Salanco.Deborah was a loving, caring, and vibrant…

Richard C Crist

Apr 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Crist, who left this world on April 15, 2026, at the age of 79, after a long illness. Dick was born on November 7, 1946, in Salamanca, New York, to Charles and Dorothy (Solarek) Crist. He was a devoted husband, proud veteran,…

Gary Lee Stayrook

Apr 14, 2026

Gary Lee Stayrook, 73 of Summerfield, FL was born May 30, 1952, in Dayton, OH. He grew up in Akron, OH on Portage Lake where he enjoyed swimming and boating in summer and sledding and ice skating in winter. He attended Manchester High School and then served in the US Navy for several years.He worked…

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.

John Richard Anderson Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

John “Dick” Richard Anderson Jr., of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 88. His family was by his side at the end, and he is now at peace.John was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and moved to Orlando as a young boy. He graduated from Boone High School…

Patricia M. Hoffmann

Apr 12, 2026

Patricia M. Hoffmann, 59, passed away on April 12, 2026 in Fort Myers, FL with her children by her side. Patricia was born in Fort Knox, KY on December 19th, 1966 and moved to Fort Myers at a young age where she remained a lifelong resident.She is survived by her 3 loving children, Paul Robert…

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…