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John D Beckler

Apr 15, 2026

John D. Beckler, 83, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026.John was born on September 19, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to Raymond and Margaret Beckler. He was raised in Fort Myers, Florida, where he attended Tice Elementary and Fort Myers High School.On March 15, 1967, he married Annie Bell Haynes…

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 McDowell

Apr 14, 2026

Gary McDowell, of The Villages, Florida, transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully at the age of 90 on April 14, 2026 following a brief illness.Born on March 9, 1936 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the only child of Carroll and Lucile McDowell. “Gary Mack” who was a beloved family comedian, train enthusiast, and a legendary voice…

Steven D. Morgan

Apr 14, 2026

Steven D. Morgan, 67, of Edgewater, FL, formerly of Zanesville, OH, passed away the morning of April 14th, 2026, in Daytona, FL, alongside family.Steven was born May 3, 1958, in Richwood, West Virginia, to the late Ross and Elnora Morgan. He leaves behind his wife Robin Morgan, his son Morgan Austin Morgan(Macie Smith), his sister,…

Marlene K Hornick

Apr 14, 2026

Marlene K. Gibbs Hornick, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2026, surrounded by hospice care, her loving daughter, Laura, and her cherished pets. She was born on June 22, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio, and was raised in Chester, West Virginia.She was the daughter of the late Kathleen Vervin Gibbs and…

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.It is with a heavy and sad heart that I share the passing of John J DeFranceso who left this world on 4/13/2026 at the age of 102. Born in Waterbury CT to Charles & Fannie DeFrancesco. John…

Henry Joseph Lavender

Apr 12, 2026

Henry Joseph “Joe” Lavender, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Lady Lake, FL after an extended illness. Born March 9, 1953 in Sebring, FL he later moved to Wildwood, FL where he graduated from Wildwood High School in 1972. After graduation, Joe proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for 2 years.…

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…