Mary Margaret O'Hern Higgins
Oct 5, 2025
Mary M "Peggy" Higgins passed away Sunday October 5, 2025 at the age of 103 at Sun Terrace Rehab in Sun City Center. Peggy and her first husband, James F. "Jim" O'Hern, settled in central New York and raised three children: Michael, Patricia and Celestine. After several years as a widow, Peggy married James D. "Jim" Higgins in 1983 and...
Sandra (Sandy) Marie Priolette Hoke
Oct 3, 2025
Sandy was born Sandra Marie Priolette in Syracuse, NY to Anthony J. Priolette and Virginia Antonacci; both are deceased. Her most important life role was being a loving and devoted mother to her sons, Michael A. Mevoli and Mark A. Mevoli. Additionally, she was a successful businesswoman with a beautiful smile and engaging personality that made anyone who met her...
Robert Gerald Gingery
Sep 23, 2025
Robert Gerald Gingery (Jerry), 78, of Sun City Center, Florida passed away on September 23, 2025, at Manatee Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Born in New Albany, Indiana, on June 22, 1947, Jerry graduated from Hanover College and continued to the School of Optometry at Indiana University. A quick study, and man of many varied skills, Jerry worked as an optometrist,...
Carolyn Marie Battista Jacob
Sep 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Marie Battista Jacob February 11, 1942 – September 21, 2025 Carolyn Marie Battista Jacob, a trailblazer, devoted mother, and spirited soul, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 83, Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Carolyn lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence Jacob...
Karen Marie Vanhall
Aug 28, 2025
In loving memory of Karen Marie VanHall (Cameron), 69, who passed away on August 28, 2025. Born in Geneva, NY on May 11, 1956, the daughter of Harry James Cameron and Janet Louise Cameron (Fisk). Karen graduated from Newark Senior High School in 1974 and later from Keuka College in 1996 with a Bachelors in Occupational Therapy. Karen was the...
Gene Michael Wendland
Aug 27, 2025
Gene Michael Wendland (Joe), 86, of Sun City Center, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Worthington, Minnesota, to Martin and Rose Wendland. Gene began his career proudly serving in the United States Air Force as an electrician, and later started his own business, Genuine Construction, where...
Christa Elaine Cokkinias
Aug 12, 2025
Christa Elaine Cokkinias, 50, of Apollo Beach, FL , passed away on August 12, 2025, after a courageous 12-year battle with brain cancer. She was born on February 14, 1975, in Killeen, TX. Christa graduated from Lemon Bay High School in 1993. Before her diagnosis in 2013, Christa worked in hospitality management at the Manasota Beach Club and the Weekapaug...
Richard Louis Sovich
Jul 31, 2025
Richard "Dick" Sovich of Sun City Florida passed away peacefully at his home on July 31, 2025 surrounded by family at the age of 91. He grew up in Ambridge, PA along with 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Dick is survived by his 2nd wife Jacque and children Sharon (Jerry) Coleman, Clay (Cheryl) Sovich, stepdaughter Michelle (John) Schneider, stepson Mike...
Billy Thomas
Jul 27, 2025
Billy Thomas, 76, embarked on his journey to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Billy was born in Louisville, Alabama, to George and Kathleen Thomas on October 5, 1948. He was a humble soul, dedicating his life to serving the Lord with unwavering devotion. There were three things Billy cherished most in this world: hunting, fishing, and his...
Patrina Mae Wiles
Jul 23, 2025
Patrina Mae Wiles (Tina), 63, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Gibsonton, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1961, in Tampa, Florida to James Davis and Yolanda McDonald Tina was a mother first and foremost. She loved her children, grandchildren, family, and friends more than anything in the world. Throughout her life, she...
David Lytton Baker
Jul 23, 2025
Obituary for David Lytton Baker Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Mentor, and Friend David Lytton Baker, 65, of Bartow, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He faced his illness with grace and a smile that continued to reflect his love for God and for those around him—even when words...
Gage Alexander Grooms
Jul 17, 2025
Gage Alexander Grooms, 20, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Ruskin, Florida. Gage was born September 28,2004, in Brandon, Florida. Gage is survived by his beloved mother, Jennifer Wells of Ruskin, Florida: his brother Tyler Wells of Ruskin, FL, and his grandmother Cyleste Crenshaw of Apollo Beach, FL. Gage loved to play soccer in his youth both in Ruskin,...
Richard Lynn Dewolfe
Jun 19, 2025
Richard Lynn "Rick" DeWolfe, 71, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Sun City, Florida. Born on March 1, 1954, in Peoria, Illinois, Rick lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and devotion to his family. Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie DeWolfe of Plant City, Florida; his son Travis DeWolfe and daughter-in-law Stephanie of Bloomington, Indiana; his...
Thomas Vincent Rossell "Papa"
Jun 18, 2025
Born 4/4/1939, in Tampa, FL. Died 6/18/2025, in Riverview, FL. He was married to Dianne Gail Grate for 60 years. He was the father of Tommy (Thomas Vincent Rossell Jr.) and Amy (sp.Scott Thomas). He was the grandfather of Grace, Diana (sp.Chad Crawford), Josiah (sp.Mercy Beatty), Wesley (sp.Lexi Bradfield), Bethany (sp.Stephen Smalley), Andrew (sp.Samantha Maher), Jesse and Kate. He was...
Phyllis Marie Crippen
Jun 15, 2025
Phyllis Marie Crippen, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2025, in Gibsonton, Florida, surrounded by her loving soulmate, Claude Gates, and family. Phyllis was born on October 2, 1940, in Midland, Michigan, to Carl Hyatt and Letha Whittington. She was a kind, caring, and generous woman who never hesitated to help others — even strangers. Her...
Carol Anna Norden
Jun 10, 2025
Carol Anna Norden, 87, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on January 21, 1938, in Olean, New York, Carol lived a full and vibrant life marked by resilience, creativity, and deep devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John A. "Jack" Norden. Carol is survived by her...
Carol Anna Norden
Jun 10, 2025
Carol Anna Norden, 87, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on June 10, 2025. She is survived by her loving family and friends.
John Lee Fink
Jun 10, 2025
John Lee Fink, 76, of Apollo Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. Born on April 6, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, John was the beloved son of the late John and Betty Fink. He is survived by his devoted wife, Jan Fink; his loving daughters, Megan Beagle and Kellie King; his brother, Gary Fink; his cherished grandchildren;...
Clifford Schaefer
Jun 6, 2025
Clifford Edward Schaefer, age 79, of Sun City Center, Florida, was welcomed into the arms of God on June 6, 2025. Cliff was born and raised in Queens, New York. He earned his LPN certification, specializing in psychiatric and end of life care. Later, his passion for cooking took his career in a different direction. As a graduate of the...
Randall Harold Krueger
Jun 5, 2025
Randall Harold Krueger (Randy or "Pappy" to his grandkids), 65, passed away on June 5, 2025, in Sun City, FL. Randy was born on November 6, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, but spent most of his life in Memphis, TN, before moving to the Tampa area in 2018. He was a proud father, skilled mechanic, Navy veteran, and a man...
