Beyers Funeral Home Crematory - Lady Lake

Francis (Frank) Murth Jr., 86, was called back to God on November 27, 2023 near his home at The Villages, FL surrounded by his family and loved ones. Frank was born in Washington, D.C., July 15, 1937, to Louise Hamilton Murth (Gardner) and Francis Murth. He was the eldest brother to Margaret Pumphries, Joan Corser, Caroline Baldwin, and Tinie Bull all who have also preceded him in death. He was a wonderful father, a loving and faithful partner, a committed and affectionate grandfather, and a devoted son and brother. Francis Murth was a true and genuine person who made a difference in the lives of so many throughout his earthly journey. He achieved a successful career in the automotive sales...

Gilman Dumais, 95, passed away on November 18th, 2023, at his home in Oxford, FL. He was the son of Hector and Annie (Bouchard) Dumais and was born in Grand Isle, ME on October 5th, 1928. He was a 3-degree member of Knights of Columbus and worked for Uniroyal in Naugatuck, CT for 21 years. Along with his parents, he was preceded in passing by his son, Richard; his daughter, Cynthia; and his siblings, Hectorine Lavertue Irene Pelletier, Valier, Alvin, Viola Thimble, and Albert. Gil is survived by his loving wife, Joan (Bouchard) of 75 years; his sons, Donald and David Dumais; 5 cherished grandchildren; 7 adored great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Marjorie Fitchett Joslin, age 87, a resident of The Villages, FL for 18 years, left her earthly life in the early hours of November 16, 2023, and immediately entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Marjorie was born to Jourdia C. and Margaret F. Elliott Byrum of Norfolk, VA. She graduated with honors from Maury High School in Norfolk. In addition to being a devoted wife and homemaker, Marjorie was employed over the years as Nursery School teacher, choir director, office administrator for Johnson Controls, and office manager of a German Manufacturing Company in Virginia Beach, VA. Marjorie was first married for 10 years to Eugene Fitchett, who was tragically killed in an...

Gerry Vandrill Thompson, 91, passed away November 4, 2023 in The Villages, Florida. Mr. Thompson was born in Lancashire, England, came to The United States in 1956, residing in Macon GA and moved to Ft. Lauderdale Florida in 1960. Mr. Thompson was a manufacturers' representative in the ceramic tile industry until 1972 when he formed his own tile importing and distributing business, specializing in swimming pool tiles. Gerry was a long-time member of the Southern Tile, Terrazzo & Marble Contractors' Association (STTMCA) and also the Ceramic Tile Distributors' Association (CTDA) and the National Swimming Pool Institute (NSPI). He retired in 1998. Gerry and his wife Lynn moved part time to...

Eileen Zita Phillips, 89, of Lady Lake, FL passed, 11/2/2023. Celebration of Life, Tuesday, 11/14/2023 at 11:00am, Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, FL. FNC at 1:00pm, Columbarium.

Rosemary J. Pluto, 93, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Born in New Albany, Indiana, she moved to The Villages from Crofton, Maryland in 2000 with her husband, Joseph V. Pluto, who predeceased her August 19, 2009. Rosemary pursued a life-long career in real estate, beginning with Cora A. Jacobs Real Estate in New Albany. She continued with her real estate career in Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania and for a brief time in Florida. Rosemary was an avid golfer. After 35 years, she retired from real estate in Florida and fully pursued her love of golf. She loved being with her many friends on the links and claims what few can - six holes-in-one. Rosemary was an accomplished artist. She loved...

Susanne J Conrad passed on Oct 30, 2023. A viewing Sun., Nov 5, 2023, 3 - 4pm at Beyer's Funeral Home, Lady Lake, FL. A mass Mon., Nov 6, 2023 at 8:30am at St. Timothy's.

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Carl John Hallman, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He passed away on October 26, 2023 surrounded in love at the age of 72 in Leesburg, FL. Carl was born in Norwood MA and graduated from Norwood High School in 1969. He graduated with a criminal justice degree from Suffolk University in Boston in 1973 and then continued his education at George Washington University. Carl joined the University of Maryland police force and began his law enforcement career. In 1977, he moved to Brunswick Maine, and joined the Brunswick Police Department, working his way from Detective to Corporal to Sargent and retired from that position...

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Ponitz's spirit left the bounds of this earth on the evening of October 23, 2023. Ending her life story and leaving behind a bountiful list of joyous memories of her spirit along with a huge void she leaves behind for those of us that knew of and relied upon her infectious smile, constant faithfulness, and her sweet compassionate way. A memorial celebration will be held at Beyer's Funeral Home, 134 N. Hwy 27/ 441, Lady Lake, FL 32159 on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159 on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 8:30 am. In lieu of gifts, please send donations to...

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Ponitz's spirit left the bounds of this earth on the evening of October 23, 2023. Ending her life story and leaving behind a bountiful list of joyous memories of her spirit along with a huge void she leaves behind for those of us that knew of and relied upon her infectious smile, constant faithfulness, and her sweet compassionate way. Mary Lou was born in Crabtree, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1933, and raised in nearby Greensburg by her parents, Michael and Margaret Sompel. After graduating from Greensburg High School and while working in a business office she met Charles P. Ponitz while he was working as a design technician for Westinghouse Electric Corporation. They...

G. Curtis Brooks, 60, of The Villages, FL. Passed away on October 12, 2023. He was born on November 3, 1962 in Andrews, Texas. Curtis was a fun -loving, sarcastic, and independent individual who lived life on his own terms. Curtis enjoyed spending time outdoors, riding his motorcycle, and fishing. He had a great sense of humor and took pleasure in making people laugh. Although he played the guitar, he rarely showcased his talent. Curtis was also a skilled carpenter and had the ability to fix just about anything. While he may not have been one to speak many words, his love for his family was evident. Curtis is survived by his mother: Mary Fox; his daughter, Crystal Hardin and her husband...

Jim Murray was born in Evanston, Illinois on August 15,1937 and passed on October 8, 2023 in The Villages, Florida. Graduated St. Charles H.S. in St. Charles, Illinois (Class of 1955) attended and graduated Iowa State University (Class of 1959) with a B.S. in Animal Husbandry. Wed Dorsey Dee Spearing on July 5, 1963 in Mundelein, Illinois. Jim had rewarding associations with Future Farmers of America, ROTC, The United States Army and The Chicago Farmers. He served as Chairman of the Community Hospital in Geneva, Illinois and was instrumental in the merger of Community Hospital in Geneva and Delnor Hospital in St. Charles (now known as Northwestern Medicine). Jim enjoyed a decades-long...

Charles "Sonny" Settle Sonny passed away on September 28, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice in the Villages. Sonny was born in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, attended St. Timothy grade school and graduated from North Catholic High School. After graduation he was employed by Sears and enlisted in the Army Reserves, serving 8 years. Following his employment with Sears he joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1966. After graduating from the Police Academy, he was assigned to Task Force & worked high crime areas until the unit was disbanded. He worked various districts during his 37 years of service. He absolutely enjoyed serving the people of Philadelphia. One of his...

Thomas Joseph Walsh, 93, of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 28, 2023, at home in The Villages, Floridia. He was born in Chicago, IL to Thomas Walsh and Lucille Alford. Thomas, known by his loved ones as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Kenny-Walsh (nee Cummins), and his children by his cherished late first wife Olga Walsh, they married in 1951 and together had 7 children, Toni McKirahan (Doug), Mary Ann Castonquay (John), Michael Walsh, and Jeanine Walsh, his three stepchildren Donna Palermo (Tony), Michael Kenny (Debbie), and Susan Johnson (Duke). Thomas will be fondly remembered by his 11 grandchildren and 11...

Obituary of Carolyn Rebholz Carolyn Rebholz, 79, of The Villages, FL died Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Carolyn was born in Valley City, North Dakota to Albert and Bernice (Larson) Berge. Carolyn received a Bachelor's Degree in secondary education from Valley City State in North Dakota and a Master's Degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Wisconsin, with post-graduate work in psychology from the University of Minnesota and Indiana University. She was a high school English teacher at Edina High School in Edina, Minnesota for the majority of her 30-year working career, followed by serving as a school counselor. She inspired many students including one student who wrote...

Carlisle D. Curry of The Villages, Florida passed away Sunday, September 17th, 2023. He was eighty-eight years young. Carlisle, better known as C. Douglas Curry was born March 12th, 1935 to James S. and Cora H. Curry, in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Glann Elementary and graduated from Sylvania Burnham High school in 1953. He was awarded a football scholarship to Hillsdale College, but chose to enlist in the United States Marine Corp. He went to Engineer school at Camp LeJeune South Carolina. There he became a heavy equipment operator and engineer, he was deployed to Haiti, Cuba, Egypt, Greece and Italy. He received the USMC good conduct medal and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant....

William "Bill" Alfred Neron, of Fruitland Park, passed away in the early morning hours on Sept. 10, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice in the Villages. He was 77 years old. He was born on Feb. 17, 1946 in Lynn, MA. to Wilfred. A Neron and Simone Girard. The youngest of six children, Bill was predeceased by his siblings Jackie Dalrymple and Trudy Firmani. He is survived by his brother Raymond Neron and sisters Rita Gratton and Sue Dane. Bill earned degrees from University of Florida and Nova University, but his heart has always bled orange and blue. He could be found in the fall watching the Gators play football from the comfort of his recliner with his pups, Sadie & Macie, eating fried...

Diane Louise Lowry (Lemke), 86, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, in The Villages, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lowry, and her parents, William F. and Bernyce Gisvold Lemke, Lemke Greenhouses, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. Her memory will forever be cherished by her sister, Mary (Lemke) Anderson, Covington, GA, her nieces Diana L. Travis and Kathryn K. Anderson, of Covington, GA, and nephew, Dean J. Anderson, of Wyoming, MN. After her retirement from the Seattle shipping industry, Diane relocated to The Villages, FL where she made her forever home. Diane loved to play the piano, and her talents for sewing and knitting were unmatched. Her infectious laugh, her...

Merle LeRoy Hoops passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 23, 2023 at Cornerstone Hospice. Merle LeRoy was born on January 23, 1937 in Bedford, IA to the late Merle and Pauline (Armstrong) Hoops. He owned Hoops Auto Services, Inc. for 42 years in Tampa, FL was an ordained elder at John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Tampa, enjoyed golfing, boating, photography and driving his truck. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years Marilyn (Mumm) Hoops The Villages, FL, daughters: Sherry (Mike) Anderson, of Dade City, FL and Bristainy Daly of Zephyrhills, FL, brother Gary (Kris) Hoops, The Villages, FL, sisters Deloris Akers, Stanton, IA and Kim (Ron) Woodle,...

Lucienne Robinson passed away peacefully at Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, FL on August 19, 2023. She was a long-time resident of The Villages and lived in the village of De La Vista North for over 20 years. She most recently resided at Watercrest Spanish Springs in The Villages. Lucienne was very active within the community and participated in many groups including leading two book clubs and playing in a Ladies' 9 Hole Golf League. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Robinson in April of 2020. She leaves behind four children and their spouses; Karen (Mike), Chuck (Nicolle), Beth (Charlie) and Jim (Danielle); nine beautiful grandchildren, Catherine,...

Francis M. Polivka (Fran) passed away August 16, 2023. He was the son of Susan (Stahovich) and Michael Polivka of Pittsburgh, PA. He has been married to his high school sweetheart Sandy of 61 years. Fran worked as an Electrical Designer at Alcoa and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA and retired to the Villages in 1999 where he worked in Engineering at Disney World. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, FL. Burial will take place Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 12:30PM at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with full military honors. Online condolences may be made at www.beyersfuneralhome.com.