Beloved mother, loving wife, devoted sister passed away suddenly in her home in The Villages, FL. Though Irma had serious health problems over the past several years, she took faith in her Christianity and lived her life joyfully. She is now at home with her husband, daughter, brothers and parents. Irma started life in Pueblo, Colorado, born to George and Irma Swearingen. The family migrated to Wisconsin where Irma graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It was through neighboring Lutheran churches' youth groups that she met and married Ralph Orrin Skatrud on December 29, 1951 in Valders, Wisconsin. Their first child, Ellen Jean, was born in San Antonio, Texas when...

Francis (Frank) DeBenedittis, 81, passed away on December 30, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. Frank leaves behind his loving wife of 60 years, Agnes (Allie), sister Carol Sanfilippo (New York), and 6 surviving children: Tom DeBenedittis (Ocala), Kathy (Mike) Timcho (The Villages), Kevin (Kathleen) DeBenedittis (New Mexico), Dawn (David) Keller (South Carolina), Paul (Mary) DeBenedittis (The Villages) and Gayle (Mark) DiCicco (Missouri). He was preceded in death by 3 daughters: Krisann (1973), Beverly (1994) and Teresa (2019) and 1 granddaughter, Sarah DeBenedittis (2007). In addition to his wife and children, Frank leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Frank...

Henry James Maas went home to our Lord on December 27, 2020. He passed at the Villages Regional Hospital from Covid 19. He was predeceased by his loving wife Phyllis (Dolly) on October 6, 2020, his parents Margaret Brophy and Edward Maas, his siblings Catherine Fitzgerald, Eileen Lewis, Theresa Miller, Edward Maas and William Maas, his daughter Johanna, grandson Scott DeCesare and Granddaughter Danielle Maas. His is survived by his Daughter Margaret Natalie and his son Patrick Maas, grandchildren Andrew Maas, Denielle Elliston, Jamie Huebner, and Gabrielle Ray, Step Grandchildren, Kim Harnett, William Natalie Jr. and Kevin Natalie, Great Grandchildren Sean Maas, Ryan Maas, Connor Maas,...

Charlie Olsen, 94, went home on 12/25/2020. A long time Villages resident and Blauvelt NY prior, Charlie was a WWII vet, self-taught harmonica player, avid golfer, and an all-around simple, fun, non-judgmental guy. He will always be remembered for his wit ("Popisms"), love of family, and ability to fix anything! He leaves behind his loving wife Louise of 71 years, 8 children and their spouses: Helen (John), Christina (Mark), Charles (Debbie), Virginia (Pat), Kenneth (Pia), Steven (Arlette), Edward (Jackie), Thomas (Vicki), 26 Grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Charlie was born in the Bronx on 2/12/26 and retired after 26 years from Otis Elevator as a...

Walter Clark Fennell passed away December 24, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on December 11, 2020. Walter was born in East Brady, Pa in 1934. He was the son of Walter Roy Fennell and Mildred L. Clark Fennell. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown, Ohio. Walter's wife of 61 years, Marilyn Black Fennell passed away in 2017. Walter and Marilyn had three children, Bette Lynn Stanislaw of Hudson, FL, Scott Howard Fennell of Orlando, FL and Gregory Clark Fennell who passed in 1990. Walter had 5 grandchildren, Gregory J. Fennell, Suzanne R Spradlen, Robert C Fennell, Scott H Fennell and Rebecca L Stanislaw. Great Grandchildren are Jonathan Fennell,...

Farrell D. Massey, 81, The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1939, son to the late Luther and Gladys Massey. Farrell grew up in Benton, Arkansas and after graduating high school he joined the United States Navy on October 1, 1958. He served aboard the USS Hancock CV-19 and was deployed to Japan and Vietnam. While stationed briefly at the San Diego Naval Yard Petty Officer 2nd Class Journalist Massey met his future wife Connie. Farrell said the first time he saw Connie, when she walked in the room he had a lump in his throat and knew he was going to marry her. They were married for 59 years until Connie's passing in 2018. ...

Robert Edwin Traphofner, 88 of The Villages, passed away on October 18, 2020. Robert worked for Canteen Food and Vending and after retiring, he and his wife, Virginia moved to The Villages in 1990. Robert was a veteran of the US Navy and the US Marines. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Virginia, his daughter Carol and his son Michael. Robert is survived by a host of family that will miss him and treasure his memory. Robert had many friends in The Villages, his golfing buddies, friends at the swimming pool, and his friends that he enjoyed playing cards with. Graveside services for Mr. Robert Edwin Traphofner will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the Florida...

A. Sue Walker of The Villages Florida made her final transition on September 12, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1944 in Winchester KY. She is survived by her husband Lloyd of 57 years, daughter Lisa of Ontario NY, son in law Jeff and the light of her life her granddaughter Hayden. Sue lived in the Villages for 19 years and was employed by the Villages sales office. A memorial service will be held on September 20, 2019 4:00pm at Beyers Funeral Home in Lady Lake Florida. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason Ohio on September 28, 2019 at 11:00am In lieu of flowers please send donations, in Sue's name, to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society P.O. Box 4527 New York, NY...