Michael John Masterson
Dec 9, 2025
Michael John Masterson, age 82, of Apollo Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 9, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Florissant, a suburb of St. Louis. He was the son of the late Joseph C. Masterson and Ruth M. (Fiesmeyer) Masterson. He was a 1961 graduate...
Raymond Eric Gavens
Nov 30, 2025
Raymond Eric Gavens, 83, of Wimauma, Florida, died November 30th, 2025, in Sun City Center, Florida. He was born in Rochester, NY in 1942 to Eric and Josephine Gavens, where his love for cars and stringed instruments originated. He attended Miami Jackson High and then joined the United States Air Force as a jet plane mechanic. He later attended Hillsborough...
Joan F Richards
Nov 16, 2025
Joan Richards, a radiant example of faith and unwavering family devotion, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 7, 1941, in New York and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Joan embraced a life filled with deep love, selfless service, and enduring hope. Joan's first marriage blessed her with four children: Sonny, Keith, Sherry,...
Jeremy Owen Nunn
Nov 12, 2025
Jeremy Owen Nunn, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 48, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by the comfort and love of his family. Born on August 4, 1977, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jeremy lived every day for his family. He enjoyed spending quality...
Doris Stolz
Nov 12, 2025
Doris L. Stolz (nee Larson) of Waukesha, WI and Sun City Center, Florida, entered Eternal Life with the Lord on November 12, 2025 at the age of 91, reuniting her with her beloved husband, Peter. Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Jens and Anna Larson. Proud and loving mother of Sheryl Weise, Steven (Mary), Diane (Casey) Christopherson, and...
Lee Alan Mang
Nov 4, 2025
Lee Mang, 72, of Eagleville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at a hospital in Riverview, Florida, surrounded by loved ones on November 4, 2025. Born November 14, 1952, Lee was the son of the late Florence (Floss) and Leo W. Shuler and was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Mang (Brown). Lee dedicated his entire professional life to the automotive...
John Edward Totsch
Oct 12, 2025
John Edward Totsch of Ruskin, FL was born on February 16, 1952, in Michigan. He went home to be with Jesus on October 12, 2025 following an extended illness. John was a beloved member of Ruskin Methodist Church for 35 years. He was active in the Methodist Men's group, as well as a volunteer in the RMC Thrift Shop. John...
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...
