Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Marian E. Armitage, 94, peacefully passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 19, 1930, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, she was the daughter of John V. Oles and Vera M. (Wagner) Oles.

Marian had a fulfilling career in banking in Elyria, Ohio, before relocating to Marathon, Florida, to be closer to her family. Once there, she...

Feb 6, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

Katherine died peacefully at home with her family after a courageous battle with cancer.  Katherine grew up in New Jersey before moving to the Keys in 1990.  She was an avid reader and worked for a number of years at the Islamorada library. 

Katherine was predeceased by her husband Tony in 2014. She is survived by her sisters Mary and Madeline...

Jan 29, 2025

Richard (“Rick”) Keith Celmer, born June 20, 1952, passed away on January 29, 2025. Born in New Jersey, Rick lived in Tavernier in the Florida Keys for most of his life.

Rick served as a radar man in the United States Navy Reserves before opening his own company, Diamond Pools, Inc., which he owned and operated for over forty years. 

Rick loved...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sanford R. Wagner on 1/27/25 in Islamorada, Florida. Sanford, know as Sandy, was born on 3/29/41 in Norwalk, Ct. He moved to Miami Beach in 1950. Because of his love for fishing and motorcycling, Sandy moved to Islamorada in 1978, where he remained as a Commercial fisherman for 47...

Jan 27, 2025

Lynn Wendell Carpenter, born in Essex, Vermont, and a resident of Key Largo, Florida, died on January 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Lynn is survived by his wife, Loralee Carpenter; and also by his daughters and their families, Laura and Brian Sakos, and Gail and Scott Biere; their daughters, Jessica (BJ Behringer) and Alyssa (Jeremy Elder); and great-grandsons,...

Dec 25, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.  

Dec 18, 2024

William (Willie) Alfred Knapp

Age 75 of Kinston, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 18th at his home in Islamorada, Florida.

 

While he grew up in Queens Village, New York and graduated from Bishop Reilly High School in 1967; he also lived in Seattle, WA; Long Beach, NY, Jupiter, FL and finally made his home in Islamorada, FL.

He was an advent traveler...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

 

Sheldon was the owner/operator of Powell Bros. Painting for over 45 years, serving south Miami and the Upper Keys.

 

He was born near Ithaca, NY, the youngest of 5 kids, including a fraternal twin brother, and lived to be the oldest of all the siblings at age 87. His mother was born in Czechoslovakia in 1900 and was the oldest of...

Dec 11, 2024

Marcus Isaac Rico, born on December 17, 1970, in Miami, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Key Largo on December 11, 2024. A dedicated family man and a skilled craftsman, Marcus devoted his life to the construction industry, where he played an integral role in helping his family build eight townhouses in Miami and seven houses in Key...

Dec 11, 2024

Chad Michael Hughes “THE CHAD”, 39, of Key Largo, Fl, passed away on December 11, 2024.

Chad was born in Farmington, NM on October 11, 1985. 

He enjoyed making people laugh, loved his children and mother more than life itself. He enjoyed his gaming and a great tattoo from time to time.

 Chad is survived by his Mother Shanion Snow, Father Charles (Chuck)...

Dec 9, 2024

Dorothy Ann Rodammer, a beloved school teacher and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at home on December 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 11, 1941, in Hillsboro, Mississippi, Dorothy's life was marked by her dedication to education and her unwavering love for her family.

Dorothy began her career as a school teacher, bringing...

Dec 5, 2024

 Celebration of Life at Coral Isles Church, Tavernier, FL; January 18 at 1:00 p.m. Please no gifts or flowers. Should you be so inclined to donate, please make check to Coral Isles Church and put in memo for Barnabus Fund--memory Michael Gjerde.