Florida Cremation Society

Gale T Buelow, 83, of Ocala, FL, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home in Ocala. He was born June 3,1940 in Milwaukee, WI., and moved to Ocala in 1996. He retired from Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee as a Forklift Driver in 96, just prior to moving to FL. Gale loved playing the lottery, scratching tickets, watching the Green Bay Packers play football, and being around his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Colleen Buelow of Ocala, two sons; Jeremy Murray of Ocala, Erin Murray of Ocala, three daughters; Lisa (Ray) Semeard of Cameron, WI, Jenny (Vicki) Buelow of Milwaukee, WI, Trenise (Ian) Marsden of Whales, one sister; Lavon (Ron) Mentzel of Milwaukee, WI, three...

Richard G. Perry went home to be with the Lord on November 20th 2023 following a yearlong battle with cancer. Rick was born in Fort Fairfield on May 22, 1945, the son of the late Willard and Maxine Perry. Rick was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School. After graduation Rick went into the Air Force where he served his country proudly. After severing in the Air force Rick went into the Trucking Industry driving around the country until he retired. In September of 1986, Rick married the love of his life Linda Calderwood Perry. Rick and Linda enjoyed serving the Lord at Grace Baptist Church in Portland Maine. Here is where Rick enjoyed driving the Sunday school bus. After retirement...

Elwood Junior Latsha, 89, of Ocala, FL, died Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence. He was born June 2, 1934 in Fountain Hill Bora, PA, and moved to Ocala in 2004 from Sidney, NY. He retired from K.J. Quinn in Malden, MA. as a Technical Shoe Salesman. He was protestant and served our country in the Army. Elwood loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as playing cards. Elwood loved to spend time with family. He is survived by his wife Dharla Latsha of Ocala, FL, son Scott (Diana) Latsha of Binghamton, NY, a daughter Jennifer Latsha of Wilmington, NC, five grandchildren, Taylor, Melanie, Chaise, Connor, Samantha, and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by...

Gerard (Jerry) Thomas McDermott, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Jerry was born the middle of three children to Rose and Thomas McDermott in Philadelphia, PA on March 24, 1934. He worked as a machinist for over 25 years before retiring from Glaxo Smith Kline. Jerry served in the US Army before meeting his wife, Beverly whom he married in 1960. They settled in New Jersey and went on to have four children; Linda, Gerard, Judith, and Marjorie. Upon retiring they moved to The Villages in "sunny Florida" where they enjoyed playing golf, numerous activities with their friends and most of all Jerry enjoyed being warm all year long. He is survived by his wife Beverly, daughters...

Janice Miller passed away at the age of 88, on Tuesday October 24th, under the care of Cornerstone Hospice. Janice was married to Eugene Miller for 65 years prior to his passing in 2021. Janice was a great cook and loved to entertain. She worked many years for different school lunch programs as a cook. Janice was an avid card player especially bridge and pinochle. She also enjoyed playing and teaching mahjong. Janice and Eugene loved to travel. Many Caribbean cruises, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Russia, Australia, and South America. Janice is survived by her children. Deborah (Bruce), Ronald(Margaret), Michael(Frances) and David. Janice is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Christine, Nicole,...

Harold Edward Wulf, 90, of Lady Lake, FL, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at UF Health The Villages Regional Hospital. He was born December 19,1932 in Wind Lake, WI., and moved here from Wind Lake in 2012. He was of the Catholic faith and served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Harold was a retired machinist, but his real passion was being a member of a professional clown club in Milwaukee WI. He and his wife did everything from private parties to parades to corporate events. They thoroughly enjoyed being in the professional clown business. He is survived by his two sons: Michael (Debbie) Wulf of Milwaukee, WI, Paul (Debbie) Wulf of The Villages, FL, three grandchildren, and four...

Barbara A. Mckeithan-Blank (nee Fulginiti) age 86 of Palm Coast, FL, daughter of the late Frank and Irene Fulginiti passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 14th of September 2023. She was born on the 17th of February 1937 in Camden, NJ., and is survived by her beloved husband Leo G. Blank Jr., Aunt Maria (Fulginiti) White of Flagler Beach, FL., and many cousins and friends. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting www.floridacremationsociety.com

James "Jim/Jimmy" Ira Dushion, 85, of The Villages, FL, passed away on 8/16/23, from injuries sustained in a golf cart accident on 6/6/23. He was born on June 24, 1938, in Orange, MA to the late Jesse and Ethel (Groves) Dushion and was a 1956 graduate of Orange High School. He worked at the Erving Paper Mill until he was drafted into the Army in 1963 during the Vietnam War. He served in Fort Huachuca, AZ from 1963 to 1965 as a Military Police Officer. Jim and his wife, Jean, were married in 1964 and eventually moved to Greenfield, MA where he became a full-time Firefighter with the Greenfield Fire Department. He retired in 1993 as Deputy Chief and moved to The Villages, FL in 1997. Jim...

Janice McQuiggan Obituary Janice McQuiggan (nee Malatesta) died peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in hospice care, surrounded by her family. Janice was born in Philadelphia, PA. She moved to The Villages, FL in 2001 with her late husband, Fredric McQuiggan, Sr. She enjoyed bible study, yoga and exercise classes, but most of all, she loved country line dancing and partner dancing. In addition to Fred, she was predeceased by her newborn son, Thomas. Survivors include her children, Fredric Jr. (Deb), Karen Lucas (Michael), Linda Dressel (Tom), James (Tina), John (Kim); her sister, Joan Lick (John) and brothers, Edward Malatesta (Jan), James Malatesta (Lisa). Janice also leaves behind...

There will be a Celebration of Life for Jo Ann Waterfield "MoJo" on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Pimlico Recreation Center from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.

Jo Ann Waterfield ("MoJo"), 82, of The Villages, Florida died peacefully on July 19, 2023. She was born in Camden, New Jersey on October 17, 1940 to Jimmy and Josephine Welsh. MoJo is survived by three children: John (Shannon), Edward (Bernadette), and JoAnn (Susan); four grandchildren: Madison (Brooks), Michael (Marycarmen), Berit, and Scott; and one great-grandchild (Senna). Growing up in Camden, MoJo would cross the river into Philadelphia to dance on American Bandstand. After high school, she became a Navy wife and traveled the United States extensively with her family and a never ending entourage of pets. Eventually, the family settled in New Jersey where she ran the factory of a...

Bronis Maynard Gardner, 81, of Summerfield, FL, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at Grace Davis Hall Hospice House in Ocala, FL. She was born December 20,1941 in Heenon, KY, and moved to Florida from Heenon, over 50 years ago. She retired from the Marion County School Board as a cafeteria worker. She loved baking, sewing, being a grandmother, and spreading the word about Jesus. She is survived by her two sons, Matthew (Suzanne) Gardner of Arcadia, FL, Adam (Elaine) Gardner of Bentonville, AR, a brother Raymond (Alice) Maynard of Kentucky, two sisters, Fonnie Rucker of Ocala, FL, Betty Sue (Doug) Kjos of Summerfield, FL, 6 Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Tanya Mae (Heybeck) Merritt, age 68, a resident of the Ocala Forest area for 20 years, passed away peacefully, Sunday May 7, 2023 at Estelle's Hospice House. She was born August 23, 1954, in Union City, PA. The daughter of the late Albert Raymond Heybeck, and her mother Nancy Ellen (Long) Dearbeck still surviving at age 88. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Rick Allen Merritt, her son Robb Allen Merritt and a daughter Angela J. Perez who had her only grandchild Naomi Ki Perez who resides in Ocklawaha, FL. She is also survived by her 2 sisters Jennie Lynn Caldwell (Charles), and Stacey Ann Bedow. Cremation arrangements were handled by Florida Cremation Society Ocala, FL. Family...

Joy (Minton) Dingee passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the age of 93. She is survived by daughters Marie (David) Wodaege, Joy (Primoz) Klemencic, Ann Hatch, Barbara (Bill) Higgins and Susan Stevenson; twelve grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, David Dingee, and sister Fran Latoza. Joy's calm demeanor was a stabilizing force on her family, enabling her husband to fully embrace life and her children to tackle the unknown. She loved to travel, shop for antiques, paint, and experience new things, as well as be with her family. She felt her greatest accomplishment was her children and the close ties between them, which...

Gregory A Carlew Son of Robert and Patrica Carlew Survived by wife Elizabeth Carlew Sisters: Debra Carlew, Theresa Minuck, Patrica Neville, Barbara Aguero, Brenda Anderson Nieces and nephews, Stepson and family,2 Step Daughters and families and 6 grandsons Pre deceased by son Jared Carlew

Robert Halloy passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023. He was the oldest of eight children born to Emil and Rose Halloy (deceased) in Bridgeport, Ohio, May 21, 1947 and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. He is survived by his wife, of over 53 years, Michele, daughter Sharyn Fisher and her boyfriend, David and son Alan and his wife Leah. He also leaves behind his beloved four grandsons... Kendall, Kyle, William and Andrew as well as his 7 siblings...Sherley, Carol Vavra (Tony), Jim, Bill (Val), Ginger Barcus, Dick (Kati) and Ken and many wonderful nieces, nephews, brothers and sister in law, aunt, cousins and friends. He spent six years in the U.S. Navy and then pursued his college degree...

Tanya Mae (Heybeck) Merritt, age 68, a resident of the Ocala Forest area for 20 years, passed away peacefully, Sunday May 7, 2023 at Estelle's Hospice House. She was born August 23, 1954, in Union City, PA. The daughter of the late Albert Raymond Heybeck, and her mother Nancy Ellen (Long) Dearbeck still surviving at age 88. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Rick Allen Merritt, her son Robb Allen Merritt and a daughter Angela J. Perez who had her only grandchild Naomi Ki Perez who resides in Ocklawaha, FL. She is also survived by her 2 sisters Jennie Lynn Caldwell (Charles), and Stacey Ann Bedow. Cremation arrangements were handled by Florida Cremation Society Ocala, FL. Family...

Michael Joseph Cleary, age 75, passed away in his home in The Village of Liberty Park, The Villages, Florida after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Mike is survived by his wife Cecilia (Ulrich), by sons Michael and Dennis, daughter Carolyn (Clapham), daughters-in-law Sarah (Ruckno) and Kristen (Cloughessy), son-in-law David (Clapham), and grandchildren Riley- 14, MJ- 11, Colin- 10, Amelia (Clapham) -7, Austin- 6, Henry (Clapham)- 5 and sister Denise (Clark). Mike will be remembered as being a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, hardworking attorney, jokester, light beer aficionado, avid reader, golfer and overall true family man. Mike was born to Mary (Crane)...

Kirlik Obituary: Elizabeth S. Kirlik, 86, of Ocala, Florida, died Friday, May 5, 2023 at Cate's Hospice House. She was born August 21,1936 in Standard Shaft, Pennsylvania and moved here from the Cleveland, Ohio area in 1989. She was a retired Bank Manager and a member of the Catholic Byzantine Church. She was a great cook, baker, seamtress, and a good companion to her dogs. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded death by her husband George S. Kirlik, mother, Hilda Hoke Snyder, father Harry L. Snyder, four brothers, Harry, William, Thomas, and Peter David Snyder, three sisters, Jane Weiers, Bernice Yanniello, and Mary Appleby. A memorial mass will be held in Ohio...

Dunn Obituary Robert P. Dunn, 80, originally of Overland Park, KS, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at UF Health The Villages, FL Hospital. He was born July 31,1942 in Parsons, Kansas, and moved to Summerfield, FL from Jefferson City, MO in the early 2000's. Robert retired as an Insurance Executive after 36 years of service. His hobbies were playing golf and flying in his plane. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Dunn of 36 years, two sons Robert Dunn of Des Moines IA. Drew Dunn of Overland Park, KS, a sister Harriet Dunn of Overland Park, KS, and 7 Grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were handled by Florida Cremation Society of Ocala, FL

Hewitt Obituary John D Hewitt, 83, of Summerfield, FL, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Cornerstone Hospice. He was born May 9,1939 in Spring Green, WI., and moved here from Faribault MN. In 2005. He retired as a Warehouse Receiver in the grocery industry after 31 years. He loved to play golf and go fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his wife Lois Hewitt of Summerfield, FL, stepson Jeff Lambert of Faribault, MN., 3 stepdaughters Kim (Ken) Favro of Faribault, MN., Rhonda (Greg) Truax of Summerfield, FL., Cindy Reint of Faribault, MN., 2 sisters Jewel and (Roger)Rockwell of Rockford, WI., Connie (Robert) Hewitt of Dane, WI.,brother Ted Hellenbrand of Barabo Wisconsin 2...