In Loving Memory

Gay Winckler, 78 of Punta Gorda, FL passed away peacefully at her home, Sept 21, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Aurora, IL May 16, 1947 of William and Ruth Schomer.

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry John Nichols, who departed this life peacefully on September 19, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his daughter Audra, his sister Denise, and his granddaughter Tiffany.

Rene Andrew Hunter, 74, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, passed away on September 15, 2025, at Moffitt McKinley Hospital in Tampa. Born on October 2, 1950, in New York City, Rene lived a life marked by humor, determination, and his love for people.

Marisol “Marie” Gallagher, 62, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully after a courageous 12-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born June 30, 1963, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Marie lived most of her life in New Jersey before moving to Florida three years ago to continue her fight with the same grace and determination that defined her entire life.

David DeWayne DeRider, 73, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at TideWell Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 16, 1952, in Faribault, Minnesota, David lived a life defined by strength, humor, determination, and a fierce devotion to those he loved.

Maria Berta Copano, 61, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 11, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by love.

Carmen Awilda Roman Nay, de 68 años, falleció pacíficamente el 11 de septiembre de 2025 en Winter Haven, Florida, rodeada del amor de su familia. Nacida el 12 de agosto de 1957 en Nueva York, Carmen vivió una vida llena de alegría, generosidad y entrega a sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos.

Marie B. George passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on November 21, 1951, in Albany, New York, Marie will be remembered for her caring, fun, and compassionate spirit.

It is with profound love and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Christine Elizabeth Alder, who was born on April 14, 1949, in Mombasa, Kenya to the late Ethel Harmen and Hobart Melville Owen-Thomas.

Richard Boersema, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 7, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, Richard lived a long and joyful life defined by loyalty, love, and happiness.

Patsy Lee Soderberg, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on May 16, 1948, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Patsy will be remembered as beautiful, strong, and loving—a woman whose creativity and spirit touched everyone around her.

Waltraut Gertrud Radecker of Sarasota Florida