Obituaries
Santo Dovi
2026
Santo Dovi, age 83, of Inverness, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.
Santo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of faith. He trusted in the Lord and lived a life guided by love, family, and kindness. His strength and devotion to his family were evident in all that he did, and his presence will be deeply...
MaryAnn Valdez
2026
Valdez, MaryAnn, 85, passed on May 2, 2026 in Lecanto, Florida. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 5, 1940 to the late Gasper and Concetta Galletta Moscuzza.
MaryAnn grew up in Tampa Florida and lived there until 1966. Her husband Charles (Chuck) accepted a job with the Federal Aviation Administration and they chose to move to Oklahoma. They...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kolczynski
Apr 30, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Kolczynski, 89, of Inverness FL, passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born in the small zinc mining town of Franklin, New Jersey, on January 1, 1937, to parents Frank and Rose Krisztian. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Kolczynski of 50 years. She leaves behind three children, Leonard J. Kolczynski, Dawn Cutajar, and...
Allen D. Mofield
Apr 25, 2026
Saturday April 25, 2026 Allen Dale Mofield went home to be with the lord.Born October 2, 1958 in Memphis TN. Allen was the kind of man you couldn’t miss and wouldn’t forget—a true showman in every sense of the word. For him, the midway wasn’t just a place of work, it was home. The lights, the laughter, the hum of...
Fran Wein
2026
Fran Wein, 88, of Inverness, Florida, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2026. Born in Little Rock, AR on October 12, 1937 to her late parents, George and Hazel (Hillis, McKee) Hudson, she moved to Citrus County with her husband, Billy Wein (high school sweetheart) in 1998. She was a woman of...
Ronald D. Nolan Jr.
Apr 21, 2026
Ronald D. Nolan Jr.
September 9, 1954 – April 21, 2026
Ronald D. Nolan Jr., 71, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Inverness, Florida. Born in Keene, New Hampshire, on September 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Ronald Nolan Sr. and Norma Jean (Derby) Nolan.
A man of many talents and a tireless work ethic, Ronald spent his career...
Jorgina Machado
Apr 19, 2026
Jorgina Machado, 88, of Hernando, FL passed away on April 19, 2026. She was born in Acores, Portugal on March 5, 1938 to the late Joao and Maria DaCosta.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00...
Brad Peck
2026
Brad Joseph Peck, (59 yo) a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished uncle and brother passed away on April 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, talent, and unforgettable memories.
Brad was truly the life of the party—someone who could light up any room with his humor, warmth, and boundless energy. Always ready for the next adventure, he embraced...
Ronald A. Resare
Apr 8, 2026
We all miss Ron incredibly but are comforted in knowing that he has been reunited with his dear wife of 33 years, Cyntha, and the herds of Golden retrievers excitedly waiting for him in heaven.
Always prepared and taking care of every detail, Ron wrote the following in February 2020 and we wanted to share his exact words:
Commander Ronald A. Resare,...
Clayton Hart III
Mar 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of (Marion) Clayton Hart III announce his passing on March 23rd, 2026 in Inverness, Florida.
Clayton was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 19, 1942.
Clayton will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy, his children, Susan Conforti and Clayton Hart IV; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Giana, and Julianne; his sister and...
SANDRA FAY RYDER
2026
Sandra Fay Ryder, 77, passed away at her home in Florida, February 26th, 2026. At the age of 77.
Sandra was born in Seguin, Texas, July 26, 1948. Daughter of Ella & Howard Brace. On July 31 of 1966 she married her husband Clifford A. Ryder and raised five children.
She retired from IBM after 30 years. Move to Homosassa Florida in...
John W. Weed
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. John Wesley Weed, 77, of Tampa, FL, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 16, 1948, to the late John and Charlotte Weed. He lived in Inverness, FL for many years.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He worked as a lineman...
JoAnn "Susie" Lanter
Feb 15, 2026
JoAnn “Susie“ Lanter of Inverness, Florida passed away February 15, 2026.
Susie was born November 7, 1937 in Belleville, Illinois to her parents, the late Edward Lanter and Cleopha Diekroetger Lanter. She was the youngest of their six children.
Susie graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Belleville in 1955 and went onto nursing school at Depaul Nursing School in St. Louis, Missouri,...
Ramon Paul Cranert
2026
Ramon Paul Cranert, aged 85, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born on May 7, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH, Ray was known for his friendly personality and his ability to connect with others. He had a passion for collecting arrowheads, researching real estate, and was an avid sports fan, particularly devoted to Cincinnati, OH teams.
Ray is survived...
Cathy Heaps-Stetson
Feb 6, 2026
Cathy Heaps-Stetson, 76 years of age, died peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Vitas Hospice in Citrus County.
Cathy was born July 2, 1949, in Eldora, Iowa to Wendell and LuAnn (Kallem) Clark. She was the oldest of three and was spoiled by her Grandma Mae and Grandpa Ed. She drove a tractor at the age of 8 and continued...
Hani "Tony" Hawatmeh
2026
Hani was born in Salt, Jordan, where from an early age he showed a bright, curious, and independent spirit.
His journey eventually brought him to the United States, and it didn’t take long before he found a place that truly felt like home. After arriving in California in the 1970s, Hani settled in La Jolla—a place he loved deeply and spoke...
Vincenza Maria Pursino
Jan 31, 2026
Vincenza Maria Pursino, 72, of Hernando, FL passed away on January 31, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 29, 1953 to Matteo and Madeline Leone.
She enjoyed vacations, visiting town fairs, and RV shows. She loved spending time with her friends and family.
Survivors include, her husband, Peter Pursino; sons, Peter Pursino (Holly), and Nicholas Pursino (Megan); and six...
Maurice Alexander Wyckoff
Jan 27, 2026
Maurice Alexander Wyckoff was born October 9, 1937, at Denton Township, Roscommon County, Michigan. He was laid to rest in the Lord in Inverness, Florida, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 88 years. A memorial service will be held in Inverness, Florida, Saturday, January 31 at the Inverness Seventh-day Adventist Church at 7 PM (visitation will begin at...
Amparo "Coco" Mazon
Jan 26, 2026
Amparo “Coco” Mazon, 79, of Citrus Springs Florida, peacefully departed to join our Lord in paradise on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 28, 1946, in Puerto Giraldo, Colombia, Coco was the beloved 9th daughter of the late Justiniano and Mercedes Barraza. She emigrated to the state of Connecticut USA with her four children in the...
John F. Rousseau, Jr.
Jan 25, 2026
John Francis Rousseau, Jr., 86, of Inverness, FL, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born in South Kingston, RI, on July 15, 1939, to the late John and Louise May Rousseau.
He worked as a cement truck driver in the construction industry. Mr. Rousseau was a District Fire Chief in Charleston, RI. He was a baseball coach and a...
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