Beyers Funeral Home Crematory - Lady Lake

Dorothy "Dot" Stephany, passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born in Rockledge, PA on September 24, 1934 to the late Anthony and Ann Winkelspeckt. Dot worked for ARA Services and Honeywell Inc and later moved to The Villages from Horsham, PA in 1996. Over the years, she belonged to the Silver Lake Women's Club, Silver Lake Golf Group, Guys and Dolls, Pennsylvania Club and the German/American Club. Dot was preceded in death by her husband James and son Glen Duffy. She is survived by her brother Walter Winkelspeckt and stepson G. Wayne Stephany both who live in PA; granddaughters Andrea (Ryan) Ismert and Laureen Stephany; 2 great grandchildren and great niece Rebecca...

Kate Schippmann Timm, 87, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, in her home with her children by her side. Kate was born in Kuhs, Germany on January 28th, 1938, to Hans and Edit Schippmann. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Ernie. Kate fled East Germany with her family and arrived in the United States in 1954. Here she quickly assimilated to her new country and met the love of her life, Ernst Timm. The two of them both lived their lives to the fullest, raised a family, were successful in business, and traveled the world. Kate and Ernie moved to the Villages in the early nineties where they fully enjoyed the lifestyle offered there. She is survived by her...

Patricia Ann Wilson passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2026. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey on November 8, 1933, she grew up in Freehold, New Jersey. She married John V. Wilson and moved to West Long Branch before relocating to The Villages, Florida in 1995. She loved playing golf, tennis, bridge and being a Sunday School Teacher. She also enjoyed her book club. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile in Ocean Grove, New Jersey and Belleview, Florida Chapters. Pat & John had two sons, Keith and Wayne. She is survived by Keith, four grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.beyersfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Creque, born December 1, 1938 on St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the Villages, Florida where she resided since 1999. Barbara was the eldest of three sisters, born to Frank and Alda Creque, and raised in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. She graduated from Sts Peter and Paul High School in 1957, and driven by a desire to serve, she joined the Marine Corps in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1961 and returned to St. Thomas. She married Francis LeCuyer Sr, in 1964 and raised 3 children. In 1971, Barbara and her husband opened Frank's Lock and Key, the first and only full-service locksmith in St. Thomas, still in operation...

Born November 15, 1930-Born to Eternal Life January 10, 2026 at the age of 95. Margaret was born in Milwaukee, WI to Stanley and Selma Mrowinski where she met the love of her life Raymond G. Doine. She and Ray were married July 7, 1951 and moved to Menomonee Falls in 1960. Together they raised 3 devoted & loving children-Nancy, Gary, & Diane. In her early years, she enjoyed boating, family camping, cooking, baking and family picnics with family and friends. As the children grew up, she would spend time making afghans for her children and grandchildren. Margaret worked a variety of piece-work positions in the Menomonee Falls and Germantown area while raising her family. Marge and Ray...

Elaine Umphrey Bari. God sent for Elaine on January 5, 2026 after a short cardiac issue. She is survived by her partner of 56 years, Ralph Bari. She was preceded in death by her parents L.D and Helen Murphree and her brother Gary Umphrey. Much comfort was brought to Elaine in her final stages of life by the Heritage Church of Fruitland Park. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born to the late Rocco and Alice Salerno Curinga in Peekskill NY on May 27, 1941 . He attended Archbishop Stepinac HS, (1958) St. Francis College in Loretta PA,(1962) and Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery. (1966) He entered The US Army where he completed a General dentistry residency. After 4 years of active duty, Captain Curinga returned to civilian life in Montrose, NY, where he opened a dental practice. After 39 years he retired and opened a B&B in Beach Haven, NJ. Tony married the love of his life Cheryl Chamberlain on October 13, 1990. She worked beside him in his dental practice and B&B until they retired to The Villages FL. They enjoy entertaining,...

Robert "Bob" Russell, 87, of The Villages, FL passed away on January 3, 2026. Born on May 12, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, IA. He was the only child of James & Margaret Russell. Bob graduated from Michigan State University and married Suzanne Richard in 1961. He was the proud & supportive father of Kevin, Christopher & Stacey and grandfather of eight grandchildren & one great-grandchild. Bob and Suzanne moved from their home in Pittsburgh, PA, to The Villages in 1999. He loved playing softball, pickleball, water volleyball & golf. Bob had a gift for making friends wherever he went, greeting everyone by name with a friendly smile & a handshake or a hug. Bob believed...

John Michael Barry, 83, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center. His final parish was St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood, Florida. Above all else, John's greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Barry; his son, Sean Barry, and daughter-in-law, Carmen Barry, of Colebrook, CT; his daughter, Erin Barry, of New York, NY; his grandson, Edward; and his granddaughters, Lillian and Sarah, who were the pride and joy of his life. He is also survived by Lorraine McCafferty, the mother of his children, with whom he maintained a lifelong friendship. John will be remembered for his quiet strength,...

Vincent LaRusso, a long time resident of The Villages, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. LaRusso was 102 years old. Vincent was born on June 6, 1923, in Buffalo, New York. He was married to the former S. Marie Hueber on December 26, 1945. They were married 65 years before her death in 2011. Mr. LaRusso was in the U. S. Marine Corps, the 1st Division. He went onto the islands of Peleliu and Okinawa in World War II. In 1988 he and Marie moved to The Villages from St Louis, Missouri. While here, he was a proud member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church where he was a founding member and a loyal Eucharistic Minister until the age of 101....

Ingrid Christa Ingram, 86, died peacefully on December 24, 2025. surrounded by her loving family. Ingrid was born in Augsburg, Germany on March 12. 1939. Her parents were Karl Heinz Grune and Theresia Baeuerle. Her sisters were Marika Grune Hartmann and Gabriele Grune Gebauer. Her brother was Heinz Grune. Ingrid met Donald Ingram when he was serving with the United States Army in Germany. They were married in Augsburg on August 11, 1961. Ingrid loved animals, especially her cat, Sassy. She enjoyed working in her garden and playing Mah Jongg and the card game Romme. She is survived by her husband Donald Ingram, her daughter Sabine Ingram Rivette and her granddaughter Madeline Rivette. As an...

Michele Probst Blocker, 72, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on January 8, 1953, in Newark, New Jersey, Michele was the daughter of Beatrice and Henry Probst. She grew up in Lyndhurst before settling in Livingston, New Jersey, where she graduated from Livingston High School in 1971. Michele spent many years doing what she loved?working in cosmetology?where her warmth, creativity, and ability to make others feel beautiful shined through. In 2003, she retired to The Villages, a place she happily called home. She is survived by her loving husband, Henry Blocker; her bonus daughter, Jennifer Miller; Jennifer's husband, Paul Miller;...

Ruth Carnahan, a long-time resident of The Villages, died on December 20, 2025 of natural causes at the Harbor Chase Assisted Living facility in Lady Lake, Florida. Ruth was born in Palestine, Ohio on May 5, 1934 to Harry and Selma Gough. Ruth was one of four children. She attended Liberty High School in Girard, Ohio. She was classmates with Lee Earl Carnahan. They were married for sixty-four wonderful years before Lee preceded her in death in 2021. Ruth was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and grandmother. She was visited daily by her daughters Jane and Katherine, both residents of The Villages, and received daily calls from son David. Ruth will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and...

Laurie Merriman Carmody passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, after a life full of family, friends, laughter, and dogs (not necessarily in that order). Her health journey was remarkable and defining throughout her life. Debilitating scoliosis as a child led to surgeries and years in casts. Severe shingles as an adult led to persistent neurological pain. Spinal surgery as a senior led to post-op infection limiting her movement and leaving her dependent on a care giver for the last nine years of her life. But she faced all of these challenges with courage and determination, and she never lost her sense of humor. Laurie was born on October 13, 1949, in Woodbury, Connecticut to the...

Joan Rae Hargis, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away on December 6, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Walter and Lois (Carll) Klink of Olean, NY. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Hargis on July 6, 1957 and they remained married for 62 years until his death on May 15, 2018. She was a college graduate at State University College at Geneseo where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Elementary education. She worked as a first grade elementary school teacher for 25 years spending the majority of her career at Allegany Elementary from 1972-1991. Previous to her job in Allegany she worked in both Portville and Cuba, NY as a 2nd...

Joan Rae Hargis, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away on December 6, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Walter and Lois (Carll) Klink of Olean, NY. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Hargis on July 6, 1957 and they remained married for 62 years until his death on May 15, 2018. She was a college graduate at State University College at Geneseo where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Elementary education. She worked as a first grade elementary school teacher for 25 years spending the majority of her career at Allegany Elementary from 1972-1991. Previous to her job in Allegany she worked in both Portville and Cuba, NY as a 2nd...

Joan Rae Klink, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away on December 6, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Walter and Lois (Carll) Klink of Olean, NY. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Hargis on July 6, 1957 and they remained married for 62 years until his death on May 15, 2018. She was a college graduate at State University College at Geneseo where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Elementary education. She worked as a first grade elementary school teacher for 25 years spending the majority of her career at Allegany Elementary from 1972-1991. Previous to her job in Allegany she worked in both Portville and Cuba, NY as a 2nd...

Joan Rae Klink, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away on December 6, 2025 in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Walter and Lois (Carll) Klink of Olean, NY. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Hargis on July 6, 1957 and they remained married for 62 years until his death on May 15, 2018. She was a college graduate at State University College at Geneseo where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Elementary education. She worked as a first grade elementary school teacher for 25 years spending the majority of her career at Allegany Elementary from 1972-1991. Previous to her job in Allegany she worked in both Portville and Cuba, NY as a 2nd...

Wayne "Ben" Oestreich of The Villages earned his wings on November 27, 2025.He passed very peacefully at cornerstone hospice house of The villages with his daughter by his side. Ben was born in Toledo Ohio, where he spent the first half of life. He graduated from Libbey high school 1955. Served for two years in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. Married his beautiful wife Carol in 1965 had two beautiful children and enjoyed a 44 year career with Norfolk Southern railroad company as An engineer. After retirement, he headed south to the villages of Lady Lake, where his two best friends, George and Jim were waiting for him. They built the same year and Ben was the middle villa the anchor...

Paulette Marks Lebowitz passed away unexpectedly following years of painful heath challenges on Wednesday, November 19 at the age of 77, in the Villages, Florida. Born on April 2, 1948, to the late Shirley and Herman Marks, she was an older sister to Jeffrey and the late Malcom Marks, a devoted wife of 56 years to Eric "Rick", a loving mother to Todd (Lisa) Lebowitz and Kim (Chad) Feingold, an adoring grandmother to Megan (fianc? Adam), Andy, Lindsay, Max, and Eli, an adored dog mom to Lexy, and a treasured aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Her fairytale love story and the two generations of family that it spawned were her greatest joys and proudest accomplishments. Paulette's embodiment of...

Robert "Bob" Conroy ? The Man, The Myth, The Legend Robert Conroy ? known to everyone simply as Bob ? quietly reminded the rest of us that life's best moments are the simple ones. Born in Orange, New Jersey, raised in Bloomfield and Union, Bob spent many years in Whippany before calling The Villages, FL home for the last 18 years. He was the son of Raphael and Wilhemina Conroy and a loving brother to Jean and Phyllis. For 62 years he was the devoted husband of Lenore, and a steadfast father to Neil and Leah. He welcomed Melanie and Justin as children-in-law, and delighted in being grandfather to Louis, Daphne, Evan, and Rhys. Family came first, and Bob showed it in the small, steady ways...