Charles Joseph Caggiano passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022 at his home in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL with his children at his bedside. He was known to his friends and family as “Chuck” or “Charlie” since he began his life on November 16, 1953 in Buffalo, NY, born to Rose and Joseph Caggiano....

Minnie Ruth Sorensen, 85, of Chiefland, FL, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022. Minnie was born in Savannah, TN on January 8, 1937, to her loving parents, Charles and Mary (Polk) Tucker. Although she was born in Tennessee, Minnie raised her family in Louisiana and eventually moved to...

Frank Nicholas Doscher passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. He was 90 and a resident of Leesburg, FL. Frank was born September 10, 1932 in Charleston, SC. He served three years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After graduating from Citadel as an Electrical Engineer, his...

Ryan Joseph Smith, "Rhino" 45, of Leesburg FL passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022. Ryan was born in Stanley, KS on August 24, 1977, to his beloved mother Gwenda North. Growing up, Ryan often traveled back and forth between Kansas and Missouri, but ultimately spent most of his time in...

Robert Stanton “Stan” Hattaway peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 12, 2022. Stan was born in Tallahassee, Florida to Bobby Alan Hattaway (deceased) and Diann Phelps Bowman on September 30, 1961. Stan went to school in Orlando, Florida, entered the Army on...

David Alan Silverstein, 77, The Villages, Florida passed away on December 12, 2022 at Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida surrounded by his family. David was born on May 12, 1945 in the Bronx, New York to his parents Saul Silverstein and Sadye (Feinberg) Silverstein. He grew up in...

Joyce B. Allen, 89, Leesburg, Florida passed away on December 10, 2022 at Ruleme Center, Eustis, Florida. Joyce was born on April 25, 1933 in Syracuse, New York to her parents Frederick Backenstross, Jr. and Julia (Miller) Backenstross. Joyce was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. In her last...

Gena Carol Heilman, 55, of Leesburg FL, passed away on December 9, 2022. Gena was born in Baltimore, MD, on December 2, 1967, to her loving parents Gene and Peggy. Though she was born in Baltimore, Gena spent most of her life in Central Florida. Gena was of the Christian faith and spent her free...

James A. “Jim” Fritzell, Sr, 78, The Villages, Florida passed away on December 9, 2022 at Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida. Jim was born on October 3, 1944 in Waterbury, Connecticut to his parents Clifford Fritzell and Ruby Nelson. Jim was a former Tool and Die Maker and had...

James Charles Whitaker passed away on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 in The Villages, FL. James was born November 16th, 1939 in Buffalo, NY to his parents, James and Catherine. He would serve in the United States Air Force and later worked as an investment banker. On May 24th, 1969, he would marry...

Joel Herman Friedman, 79, passed away on December 7th, 2022 in Homosassa, Florida as the result of a traffic accident. Joel was born on December 4th 1943 in Los Angeles, California, to his parents Edward Charles Friedman and Ruth (Schuman) Friedman. Joel moved to Homosassa, Florida 27 years ago...

Gerald (Jerry)Lee Baar, age 82, of Fruitland Park, FL, passed away with his wife (Patsy) at his side on November 30, 2022. Jerry was born on February 11,1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, great grand father, cousin and friend to many. Jerry was a man with...