All Obituaries

Anna Ruth Atwell (Starkloff) Butts, 95, passed away peacefully at home in Edgewater, Florida on June 25, 2020. She was the youngest and only daughter of six children born to Hazel Mae Maze and Ireanous Emmett Atwell on January 16, 1925 in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Anna was predeceased by her parents; five brothers; Wayne, William, Gaylord, Donald, and Lawrence Atwell, as well as her husband of 36 years, Thomas “Tom” Talbott Starkloff. After 40 years living in Kensington, Maryland...

Rena R. Clark, age 72, of Edgewater, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at UF Health Gainesville.  Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Victor and Helen Aldus Nardacci, Rena came to the area in 2018 from Westfield, Massachusetts.   A homemaker, Rena enjoyed shopping and boating.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.   Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Myrl; 3 sons, Myrl, Jr. (Debb) Clark, of Westfield MA; Michael (Heather) Clark, of Hamden, MA; Jonathan...

Lula B. Stubbs, age 69, of Titusville, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence.   Born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Arthur J. and Mary Cooper Walker; Lula came to the area in 1989 from Houston, Texas.  She  was a custodian/cook in the public school system, was a great cook and use to cater. Lula enjoyed music, working, cleaning homes and getting close to those she worked for.  She was a track star when she was younger and ran against Wilma Rudolph, one of the fastest...

Joseph Palinsky, 98, passed away peacefully, with his wife Constance at his side, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.    Joe was born in Kopcany, Czechoslovakia. In 1928, his father Michael Palinsky immigrated to the United States and settled in Flint, Michigan. Joe, with the rest of the family, came to the United States in 1936.    Joe acquired skills in machine tool-and-die making in High School, in the U.S. Army, and with Flint Die And Tool. Joe served honorably in the...

Ralph G. Ely, age 86, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at AdventHealth, Daytona Beach. Born in Apple Creek, Ohio to Ralph and Verna (Hackett) Ely, Ralph came to the area in 1994 from Elyria, Ohio.   Ralph graduated from Wooster College in 1955 and was a member of the golf team as was his father, also Ralph Ely. He attended almost every college reunion since his graduation. He received his Masters degree from The Ohio State University and has been an avid Buckeye fan ever...

Walter Ernest Laughlin, age 82, of Edgewater, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Halifax Health Hospice, Edgewater.  Born in Corning, New York to Walter Ambrose and Marion Eleanor Corey Laughlin, Walter E. came to the area in 1998, from Orlando, Florida   He retired from the United States Navy in the 1970s and was a local real estate broker.  Walter was a member of the American legion Post 285, enjoyed fishing, playing darts and became a cat lover.   Survivors include his...

Anthony Allen Rupp, 79, of Edgewater, died Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born in Exuma, Bahamas. Parents were Victor W. and Ruth Carroll Rupp.   A United States Marine Corp veteran. He was a marketing owner. Anthony loved sports, fishing, diving, traveling to the islands. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather that will be missed by all that knew him.   Survivors include 3 sons: Michael Rupp, David Rupp, and Brian Rupp; 2 grandsons: Joshua and Justin Rupp; sister:...

Barbara Anne Schlacter, age 83, of New Smyrna Beach, died Thursday, June 18, 2020.   A native of Watervliet, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clementine Miller Wehmeyer and Thomas F. Wehmeyer.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard O. Schlacter.   Mrs. Schlacter was a graduate of the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY and Boston University’s School of Public Communication.   During her professional career, she served as public information officer...

Delma Hasty, age 83, of Edgewater, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at AdventHealth New Smyrna.  Born in Thomasville, Georgia to J.D. and Vera Bonds Hasty, Delma came to the area in 1962 from his birthplace.   A retired Publix produce clerk, he was a Tampa Bay Ray baseball fan, enjoyed bluegrass music and yard work. Mostly, he loved just being outside.   Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Louise; son, Rob Hasty of Edgewater; grandson, Jacob Hasty, of Edgewater; sister,...

Rocco J. Cardillo, age 85, of Palm Coast, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at AdventHealth Palm Coast.   Born in New York City, New York to Felippe and Conchetta Geluadi Cardillo, Rocco came to the area in 1989 from Clifton, New Jersey.   A member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, he was very involved with the Catholic School; former member of Knights of Columbus and Italian American Club. Rocco worked with his brothers for many years in novelty manufacturing company...