National Cremation Society - Fruitland Park - DUP

Suzanne Marie (Funk) Ellard, age 74, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Middleboro, Massachusetts, died Friday April 9th, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. Daughter of the late Jean M. (Cooper) Funk and the late Robert P. Funk. Born in Boston on January 30, 1947, she was a graduate of Brookline High School. After marrying the love of her life in 1968, Sue and Frank began raising their family and embarked on a love story for the ages. She was a talented seamstress, quilter, and crafter. Her loves included her dog Princess, helping others, music, all things Disney, and card games. Throughout her life she collected many lifelong friends and became...

Roger Galanter age 81 of The Villages, Florida was born on February 4,1940 in Minneapolis, MN to the parents of Samuel and Sylvia Galanter. He passed away on February 4, 2021 after a long illness. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in business and psychology and was a strong believer in continued education. A true patriot as he served in the Air Force. The first person to bring bagels to Memphis, TN when no one knew what a bagel was. He was recognized in Southern Living Magazine for his famous bagels. He had a successful life in business and hospitality. Roger will be remembered for his warmth, generosity, wit, welcoming smile, humor, kind heart, being the life...

Norman V Roberts, 98, of Ocala, FL, died February 2, 2021. Norman was a long time Tulsa, OK resident where he attended Central High School and later graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He served in the south Pacific as a Marine Air Corps F4U Corsair pilot and later during the Korean Conflict trained cadets to fly at the Pensacola Naval Air Station where he achieved the rank of Major. Norman culminated a varied career by returning to Tulsa to serve as an administrator for the State of Oklahoma overseeing job training programs for the disadvantaged. Norman loved all living things and enjoyed his retirement gardening, tinkering, reading, writing, laughing, making music, and...

LCDR Lynnelle Agnew,90,passed away in Oxford, Florida on 29 January 2021. Lynne worked for several years in civilian nursing before serving in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps at several Naval Hospitals in the U.S., on Guam and in Danang, Vietnam - the latter she considered the most important and valued assignment of her career.' After 21 years in the Navy, Lynne retired but continued to serve others. No matter where she lived, she volunteered. She was an Educational Coordinator for a crisis center in one city, an intake interviewer at an Ecumenical Center in another and a group counselor of combat veterans at a Veterans' Center in still a third. She helped to raise funds for a shelter for...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Coppola passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and UF Health Shands, in Gainesville, FL, of heart disease. Peggy was born in Jamaica, NY as a Christmas baby, December 25, 1944. Peggy was a member of the religious community of The Daughters of Wisdom located in Litchfield, CT. Peggy was a true caregiving nurse, graduating from Saint Louis University with a BSN degree, first working in Houston, TX, before moving to Stamford, CT where she worked many years at St. Joseph's Hospital, later at Stamford Hospital and finally teaching at Fairfield University. Peggy was awarded the distinguished Nightingale Award for her Excellent in Nursing. Peggy was a voracious reader, and...

Edith was born in Pickens County, SC, and grew up in the area of Liberty, SC, where she went to school and worked at a drug store and textile mills. She was voted the "friendliest" person in her high school Senior Class and that was who she was her entire life. Edith was a military spouse and lived at various places, including Libya, The Philippines, Alaska, and the Washington, DC area. She worked for the Air Force as an Accounting Clerk for several years and later worked at the National Security Agency in Maryland, retiring as a Supervisory Procurement Officer. Edith loved to sing and was a member of church choirs and other chorale groups. She sang in one group that was invited to...

A caring and loving community sadly lost a rare and beloved member when Victoria Olson passed away on January 17, 2021. Born in Minnesota, she achieved the level of Masters Degree in educational studies and became the ultimate teacher with a passion for filling the minds of young people. Everyone will be advised when a "Celebration of Life" takes place sometime in the Summer. Go to http://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/10009148 for the complete obituary.

Helen Frances Callahan was born on July 10, 1932 in New York, NY. She passed away on January 14, 2021. She was a dedicated volunteer at New 2 U consignment shop. Always active in The Villages, she was part of "The Corner Ladies" in the Villas of De La Ramona, with the women who all lived on the corners throughout the village. Helen is survived by Bob Duffy, Lynn McGill, Jeffrey Archer, and Kenneth Archer. She is preceded in death by Emil Konrad, Emily Konrad, and Emily Grossman. A celebration of life service is to be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 11am at the Garden Worship Center located at 12740 SE County Hwy 484, Belleview, FL 34420. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to...

Mary F. Stefano of The Villages, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She was 94. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Antonette (Condo) Stefano, brothers, George and John Stefano and sister-in-law, Ruth (Rose) Stefano. She is survived by four nephews, Thomas, Ronald (wife, Lisa Rich), Joseph (Ruth Abt) and James (wife, Sherrie) Stefano, and 2 generations of great nieces and nephews. Mary lived a full and exciting life. She left her home in rural Old Bethany in SW Pennsylvania for Washington DC shortly after high school in the summer of 1944 in response to a call for help in the labor force during World War II. After the war she remained in the area....

Robert F. (Bob) Leighton (87) of The Villages, Florida and previously of Cumberland, Maine passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2021. He was born in Portland, Maine on January 28, 1933, and raised on a farm in Cape Elizabeth, Maine by his parents Ralph and Alice (Cook) Leighton. Bob was married for 66 years to his loving wife and partner in life, Margaret (Bolduc). They were married in Yarmouth, Maine on September 4, 1954 and settled in Cumberland where they raised their children Susan, Dennie, and Greg. In their later years, Bob and Margaret began spending more and more time in The Villages, Florida, finally moving there permanently in 2016. Bob attended schools in Cape...

Robert F. (Bob) Leighton (87) of The Villages, Florida and previously of Cumberland, Maine passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2021. He was born in Portland, Maine on January 28, 1933, and raised on a farm in Cape Elizabeth, Maine by his parents Ralph and Alice (Cook) Leighton. Bob was married for 66 years to his loving wife and partner in life, Margaret (Bolduc). They were married in Yarmouth, Maine on September 4, 1954 and settled in Cumberland where they raised their children Susan, Dennie, and Greg. In their later years, Bob and Margaret began spending more and more time in The Villages, Florida, finally moving there permanently in 2016. Bob attended schools in Cape...

Robert F. (Bob) Leighton (87) of The Villages, Florida and previously of Cumberland, Maine passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2021. He was born in Portland, Maine on January 28, 1933, and raised on a farm in Cape Elizabeth, Maine by his parents Ralph and Alice (Cook) Leighton. Bob was married for 66 years to his loving wife and partner in life, Margaret (Bolduc). They were married in Yarmouth, Maine on September 4, 1954 and settled in Cumberland where they raised their children Susan, Dennie, and Greg. In their later years, Bob and Margaret began spending more and more time in The Villages, Florida, finally moving there permanently in 2016. Bob attended schools in Cape...

Bart Michael Baker of The Villages, FL passed peacefully at the age of 78 on January 3, 2021 from COVID-19 related complications in Leesburg, FL. Born September 13, 1942 to Stanley Z. Baker and Lillian Baker in Cleveland, OH, Bart graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1960. Bart became an accomplished artist and eventually joined his family's business helping to make it an international success. A lover of magic, Bart always had something up his sleeve. Anytime you would meet him. Whether it be a miniature mouse or coins for kids, Bart always met you by doing something to make you smile. Bart was a voracious reader, expert (his words) fisherman, avid fan of the Browns and the...

Allen G (Al) Warner, 86, of The Villages, passed away on January 2, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1934 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Geraldine (Yarnell) and George Warner. He leaves his devoted wife and companion of 39 years, Cynthia (Bondy) Warner. Al spent 20 years on the Massachusetts State Police retiring as Lieutenant in 1977. He then owned and operated Warner Construction in Lunenburg, Mass. He enjoyed traveling, tennis, golf and spending time with friends. Most of all, he was proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Al was preceded in death by his dear first wife; Ruthie (Allen) of Massachusetts and a son, Allen W. Warner of...

Brian Keith Lane, age 51, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on December 25, 2020, at Leesburg Hospital. He was born on September 22, 1969, at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and is the beloved son of Robert and Susan Lane, of North Carolina. He was a proud father to his two daughters, Kristen Lane and Samantha Opila of Massachusetts, and grandfather to his little buddy Tristen. He also leaves behind one brother, Christopher Lane and his wife Angela Lane, and two nephews, Travis and Kyle Lane all of North Carolina. Brian loved the beach, Harley Davidson motorcycles, playing pool, and watching NASCAR, hockey, and football. We can remember him for always having a good time and...

Donald Joseph Hughes Jr., age 74, a Villages Community Watch Supervisor, formerly of Vancouver, B.C., Texas, and Illinois passed away on December 20, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages. Don was a true "baby boomer" born to 1st Lt. Donald Joseph Hughes and Mary Louise (Rozier) on June 18, 1946 in St. Louis Missouri. Educated at Loyola University in Chicago Illinois, Don served as as a police officer for six years in Arlington Heights Illinois. Don Jr's natural sales talents eventually landed him District Sales Managing positions with Boise Cascade, and Swingles Furniture in Chicago. He married his first wife Eileen (Neil Fox) and had two beautiful daughters that...

Dorothy Stem Troxel, 102, of Carriage House, Oxford, FL died on December 7, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1918 in Allentown, PA to the late Russel W. Stem and Hilda Gilbert Stem. Dotte grew up in Bethlehem, PA, and attended Moravian College for Women. She was employed by H. Armstrong Roberts, commercial photographers in Philadelphia before marrying Samuel H. Troxel, Jr. in 1941. Dotte and Sam lived in suburban Cleveland for 30 years where they raised their family. When they moved to Arizona in 1978 Dotte and her husband traveled extensively and enjoyed many years of traveling in their motorhome mostly though the northwest and Mexico. The Troxels moved to Florida in 1999 to be near their...

J. Eugene "Gene" Wolanin, 84 from the Village of Belvedere, The Villages, FL passed away on December 3rd, 2020. A mass of remembrance will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11AM, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5323 E CR 462, Wildwood FL, 34785. Gene was born in East Chicago, Indiana on December 30, 1935 and was the oldest of three children to Joseph and Jeanette (Jaremski) Wolanin. Gene accepted a scholarship to attend Millikin University, in Decatur, Illinois where he was a three year letterman in football and helped The Big Blue win the 1954 CCIW Championship. Gene enjoyed a successful career as teacher, principal, superintendent, sales and business owner. He coached high...