Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory - Leesburg

Evona Moore Gallagher, age 83, passed from this life and went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Evona was born in Oxford, Florida on June 14, 1938. At the age of 15, she married her first love, and father of her children August Moore. They later moved to Ocala where they built a life together and had four beautiful children. She was married to August for 48 years and was widowed in 2000. A few years later she met her second love, James "JJ' Gallagher. They were later married and spent 6 wonderful years together. She was an avid and successful Real Estate Broker for Century 21 for many years where she won many Real Estate awards. She later opened her own Brokerage "Evona...

Lois Russell Shelton went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. Lois was 92 years old, born in Coatesville, PA, lived in Wayne, PA later relocating to The Villages, FL. Lois loved bowling, dancing, making floral arrangements, traveling, and cooking (famous for her Pumpkin Chiffon Pie and Pecan Tassies), but most of all she loved her family. Lois is survived by her husband of 73 years, William B. Shelton Jr., children; Lori S. Reber, William B. Shelton, III (Terri), PollyGale Raynor (Bill), Sue Ellen Bledsoe (Scott), and 7 grandchildren. Lois will be remembered as being a very loving, caring person who was always positive. Her wisdom in her final days advised us all "If you're...

Anthony C. D'Agostino was born February 12,1926 in Brooklyn, New York. He died July 23, 2021 at the Mission Oaks Assistant Living Facility. He previously resided in The Villages, Florida for over 27 years. Anthony served in the Army from July 27,,1944 to July 28,1946 and was also in the Army Reserves after his tour of duty. While in the Army he received numerous medals and accommodations for his service and left with the rank of Sergeant. Anthony married Mary E.Petardi on Sept.1,1951. He was employed as a truck driver and retired from this career after 35 years of driving. He also worked as a handyman in his spare time. They had 4 children together before she died on July 17, 1982. He is...

It is indeed with sadness and grief that we announce the death of Tom Dexter. However, it is with great love, pride, and reverence that we respectfully share some of his life's story. Tom died while a short term patient at the Casa Bella Hospice Home in the town of The Villages, Florida after the very rapid onset of a most, severe, aggressive and debilitating stage of dementia. He was blessed, extremely well cared for, and died comfortably. Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio, the youngest son of Charles and Grace Dexter. He had a happy and diverse youth having lived and schooled in Columbus and Cleveland Ohio, Long Beach Indiana, Florence Alabama, and Bowling Green Kentucky; where his...

Barbara Weitekamp, 89, joined her heavenly family on July 17, 2021. Visitation and Funeral Mass: Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Jude Parish, 633 South Walnut, Rochester, IL. A Funeral Mass will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles Edwards, celebrant. Burial at St. Martin Cemetery in Farmersville, IL. Barbara was born on April 26, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois to Roy and Marguerite Limes. She met her husband, Howard Weitekamp; they were married September 30, 1950 and celebrated 49 years of marriage. She owned and operated three women's boutiques and was well known for her musical fashion shows at Springfield College, The...

Fannie (Faye) A. Shirley 83 of Lady Lake, Florida passed away on July 16, 2021 at home. She was born January 9, 1938 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to the late Darrell and Francis Croshier. She was married on September 30, 1961 to the love of her life the late R. Douglas Shirley. She spent her life as a beloved stay at home mother to Edward Darrell Shirley, Elaine Shirley Kelly, Charles Douglas Shirley and Elizabeth Shirley Thomas. She had 19 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She made Lady Lake her home for 33 years and made several wonderful friends along the way. She loved playing cards and was very competitive with playing Uno with her family. She...

Tressa Kay Anderson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 14, 2021. Born August 11, 1942 in Rockford, IL. She will be deeply missed by her husband Gary, daughter Kim (Mike) Schweiger, granddaughter Kalyn Kahler, sister Kathy (Joe) Guzzardo, brother Phil (Marion) Ginestra and sister-in-law Jo Ginestra. Preceded in death by her son Philip and brother Larry Ginestra. To learn about the memorial or to share a memory, please visit BeyersFuneralHome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Lady Lake, Florida.

Carolyn M. Kozloski, formerly of Avoca and Falls, PA, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021. Daughter of Michael and Ann McAndrew, she was born on January 13, 1945 and was the sixth of seven children. At the time, she was the smallest "preemie" ever born at the local hospital. She was a quiet and humble person; yet strong, talented and adventurous. She mastered numerous skills including needlepoint and quilting and made many beautiful items for her children and grandchildren. She was fun loving and enjoyed "oldies" music; having taught her daughters how to jitterbug. She attended her kids' events regularly, stole chocolate from their baskets at Easter time, was known to play a mean...

Monika H. Ham (Berendt), 80, of Lady Lake, FL went to heaven on July 06, 2021. She was born in Germany on March 20, 1941. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Harold G. Ham and daughters Yvonne S Newgen (Stanley), Michele Y. Shellhamer (Craig); grandkids Nicole Moore (Zac), Alex Holmes (Kimberly), Mark Sermon, and great grandchildren Raylan, Adalynn, Graysan Moore, and Damian Holmes. Monika will also be loved and remembered by family in North Carolina, Sandra Dale, Jimmy Ham, Debbie Kennedy, their spouses, and extended family. Funeral Services will be held at Beyers Funeral Home Lady Lake, FL on Saturday July 10, 2021 at 2:00pm. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of...

Dr. Norma Jean McLuckie Delaney January 16, 1938 - July 5, 2021 It is with great sadness that the family of Norma Jean McLuckie Delaney announces her passing on July 5, 2021 at home in Oxford, Fl. Norma was 83. She was born on January 16, 1938 in Cumberland, Maryland. She resided at Clover Hill Farm near Flintstone, MD, until her marriage on June 20,1959 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cumberland. Norma graduated from Fort Hill High School (1955). She earned a Bachelor's Degree (1959) and a Master's Degree (1968) in Education at Frostburg State University. She earned a Doctorate of Education Degree at the University of Maryland (1984). She worked as an elementary teacher,...

Richard L Clements, "Dick", age 90, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, July 5, 2021, surrounded by family. Dick was born in Bay City Michigan, March 10, 1931. A proud Army Veteran, he worked at General Motors, Saginaw Michigan for 30 years. He married in 1958 and had three children. In 1974, moving family to their beloved Lake at Crystal MI, he became active in the community, joining the Lions International Club, serving as President, 1979-80. In 1984, moving to Orange Blossoms Gardens Fl (now The Villages) he actively assisted recreation staff, participating in all activities. He was an original Spirit Leader, Bingo caller, Battle of the Sexes Coach and Champ, achieved a hole in one on...

Richard Kenneth Wiegand, 81, taken suddenly on July 2, 2021 was born and raised in Liverpool NY. He is survived by his wife Karyl (Roese) of 58 Years. Their children, Lance (Tammy), Eric (Sharon) and Tami. His grandchildren by age, Jessica, Ali, Courtney, Michael, Cole, Simon and Oliver. He also has one great-granddaughter Kloe. He attended Cornell University, married his sweetheart in Syracuse, NY, and served as a lieutenant in the US army. Following was a long and successful career at State Farm Insurance where he was affectionately known as "Wig" and was in charge of leading the "Buffalo Heard". He had a lifelong passion for sports. First as a multi-sport participant, then as a coach...

On the evening of July 2, 2021, Lee T Wolff of Lady Lake FL passed away at the age of 81. Lee was born July 11, 1939, to Roy and Joyce Wolff, the first of four children. Known as Mr. Wolff to hundreds of school children in Lake County, Lee was a teacher for 30 plus years. He taught for a short time in Miami, Fl and then moved to Lake County in 1970. He taught at Leesburg Middle School East and Fruitland Park Elementary. Upon retirement, Lee worked a few part- time jobs, the last of which was his favorite at Ace Hardware. He worked there for 10 years, where he enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow employees, and helping the customers solve their hardware issues. Lee was preceded in death...

Janet was born in the south to a family of 9 children. As a child, she worked on a farm with her father; then, as a teenager, her family moved to Maryland and she worked at Bata Shoe factory placing heels on shoes. At 19 years old she met, fell in love with, and married Billy Horton who lovingly called her 'Reverend' until he passed away April 28, 2020. They were together for 68 years and had 3 daughters. She knew how to tend a garden, reaping and canning fruits and vegetables, and she was skilled at teaching her daughters how to cook and sew and of course, to keep a clean home. Her recipes for Banana Pudding and chocolate pie were the favorite of family and friends. However, the best lesson...

Daniel Dee Waite, age 72, passed away June 29, 2021 at his home in Eustis, FL in the company of his friends and family. Daniel was born on January 12, 1949 and raised in Battle Creek, MI. He was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ford and Darlene (Naas) Waite and his wife, Lynn Hochrein. Arrangements have been entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Umatilla, FL. Online condolences may be made at beyersfuneralhome.com

William L Oxbrough (78) passed away on June 27, 2021 surrounded by his wife of 56 years and children. William (Bill, Butch) was born in Catskill, NY on April 12, 1943. He had graduated from Schuyler High School in 1962 and entered the United States Navy and served 4 years before being honorably discharged. He then married the love of his life (Margo) and is survived by her and their children Wendy (Jeff) Wilcox, Thomas (Colleen) Oxbrough, Kathy (Dave) Nichols and Susan (Jeremy) Campo along with 8 grandchildren Miranda, Austin, Trevor, Zachary, Evelyn, Scarlett, Jackson and Emma. He is also survived by his sister Gloria Oxbrough and brother Gary (Marge) Oxbrough. Bill had retired after 36...

William L Oxbrough (78) passed away on June 27, 2021 surrounded by his wife of 56 years and children. William (Bill, Butch) was born in Catskill, NY on April 12, 1943. He had graduated from Schuyler High School in 1962 and entered the United States Navy and served 4 years before being honorably discharged. He then married the love of his life (Margo) and is survived by her and their children Wendy (Jeff) Wilcox, Thomas (Colleen) Oxbrough, Kathy (Dave) Nichols and Susan (Jeremy) Campo along with 8 grandchildren Miranda, Austin, Trevor, Zachary, Evelyn, Scarlett, Jackson and Emma. He is also survived by his sister Gloria Oxbrough and brother Gary (Marge) Oxbrough. Bill had retired after 36...

Robert S. Cieszynski, 85, of The Villages, Florida passed away peacefully at home June 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 2, 1935 in Hackensack, New Jersey. He graduated from Lyndhurst New Jersey High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in business management from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, New Jersey. Bob served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He worked several years for Volkswagen of American in several locations, finally purchasing the seacoast Volkswagen/Mazda dealership in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in which he operated for ten years until 1992. Bob and his wife of 60 years moved to The Villages in July of 1998. He was a Eucharistic...

James C. Rhodes, 89, passed peacefully on June 21st in Melbourne Florida. He was born in Charleston West Virginia, on February 3, 1932 to Amos and Clara Grace Rhodes. He graduated from Dunbar High School and Concord College in Athens West Virginia. He was in the army for 3 years and retired from the US Airforce after 20 years. He worked for the federal government for 15 years. Lived in Orlando Florida for 27 years and attended St. Richards Episcopal Church in Winter Park Florida. Survived by wife Mary Ellah of 56 years. Daughters Becky Hobbs (Eddie) of Orlando Florida and Julie Perry (Jeff) of Tallahassee Florida. Three grandchildren Ryan Hobbs, Max Perry and Kate Perry. Predeceased by Ella...

Ron Kimball, "The Villages" in Lady Lake, FL passed away at his home on June 19th, at the age of 79. (One year past "his" predicted expiration date of 78 good job, Ron!) Ron was married to Judy Soffa in WI. They had 3 children, Michael (Cecelia) Kimball, Tammy Kimball, Steven (Sally) Kimball, in Florida. They later divorced and he married Shirley Krause, and took on 4 bonus children (none of whom were easy) Rick Krause, Vero Beach, Ron "Gopper" (KellyJo) Krause, Laureen (Tom) Phillips, Penny (Kenny Hanville) Curnutte, in WI. He was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Ben Phillips, Bobbi (Russell) Cragin, Michael Adkins, Laura (Scott) Stinard, Shanna (Eric) Ducceschi/Steinberg. 10 Great...

Meg Gibbons, age 78, of The Villages, Florida passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Meg was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from All Saints High School. Meg was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of fifty six years, John Gibbons. She leaves behind four children Terrence (Linda), Jennifer (John), Joann (Paul), Judith (Edward), and eight grandchildren. Meg raised her family in Staten Island, New York. During her time there, she was a Hospice volunteer for Staten Island University hospital. She enjoyed Irish music, Ceili dancing, knitting, and traveling. Above all else, she loved spending time with family and attending extended family gatherings. In...