Obituaries
Nadyne Marie Tillman
Apr 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nadyne Marie Tillman
February 10, 1982 – April 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the tragic and untimely passing of Nadyne Marie Tillman , who was taken from us far too soon on April 5, 2025, at the age of 43. A loving mother, proud grandmother, devoted daughter, caring sister, and...
Mary Anne McBride
Apr 5, 2025
Obituary for Mary Anne McBride May 8, 1942 – April 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Anne McBride, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She brought joy, love, and light to everyone she encountered, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.
Born on May 8, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, Mary Anne built a...
Weldon J Cummings
Mar 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Weldon Cummings, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2025 at the age of 69. A man whose soul was forever tied to the beauty and spirit of the Florida Keys, Weldon made his home and created a business among the turquoise waters,...
Linda Louise Worden
Mar 28, 2025
Linda passed away on 3/28/2025 in the Florida Keys of heart failure. Linda is survived by her husband, Richard D Worden, her daughter, Anne-Marie Sweat, her two grandsons Triston and Christopher (Hope) Adams, and two great-grandchildren; Lillian Rose and Bristol Marie Adams, and Wally, their cairn terrier.
She was born Linda Louise Prentice in Fort Meade, Florida, and grew up on...
Peter A Pehrson
Mar 25, 2025
Peter Alvin Pehrson 1939-2025
Pete is survived by wife: Marilyn Pehrson, son: Matthew Pehrson, daughter: Kristin Kessler, and son-in-law: Steve Kessler, 2 grandsons, and 2 great grandsons. He was a graduate of Butler University in Biology and Pharmacy (1964). He worked at Dow Chemical, Mead Johnson-Bristol Myers Squibb. He retired in 1994. Pete and Marilyn moved to Key Largo, FL in...
William "Rusty" Swift
Mar 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William “Rusty” Carlton Swift on March 21, 2025. He was 70 years old.
He was born to the late Curtis G. Swift and Rita (Honan) Swift on October 7, 1954, in Chester, Pa., where he lived until his family moved to the Timbers in North Wilmington, Del., in 1965. Their...
Steve John Krouskos
Mar 18, 2025
Steve John Krouskos passed away on Tuesday, March 18th, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Steve was born on October 26, 1962 in Clearwater, Florida. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from the University of Florida. He later met and married...
Wayne Clarence Hanson
Mar 13, 2025
Wayne Clarence Hanson, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Key Largo, Florida, on March 13, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on September 16, 1951, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to Clarence and Barbara Hanson, who predeceased him.
Wayne devotedly operated Tiffany Styling Salon at the Tradewinds Plaza in Key Largo for...
Biruta L Baum
Mar 10, 2025
Bea Baum, 100, passed away in Florida. Predeceased by her husband, Earl, she is survived by her son, Dr James Doran, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, North Syracuse
There will be a memorial service for Biruta Baum at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tavernier on Sunday, April 6...
Eric Warner Beattie
Feb 25, 2025
Eric Warner Beattie, age 60, of Key Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2025.
Eric is survived by his beloved son, Craig W. Beattie, age 24, residing in Jacksonville, Florida, and his former wife, Elizabeth Beattie, of Amelia Island. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alan G. Beattie and Susan A. Beattie, as well...
John William Guastavino
Feb 10, 2025
With deep sorrow, we share that John William Guastavino passed away at home on February 10, 2025 at the age of 65 surrounded by family and overlooking the ocean.
He will be lovingly missed by his three children, Helena Guastavino, John Guastavino, and Claresa Guastavino, his beloved grandson, Rohan Guastavino, his older brother, Rafael Joseph Guastavino V, his younger sister, Elizabeth...
Marian Elisabeth Armitage
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...
Katherine T Ebert
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...
Richard Keith Celmer
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...
Sanford Richard Wagner
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...
Lynn Wendell Carpenter
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,...