Obituaries

Carole Ann Scragg

Carole Ann Scragg

Jan 7, 2026

Carole Ann Scragg, age 80, of Citrus Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.  

She was born on March 17, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry and Helen Rosenquit.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.

Geraldine Faye Goins

Geraldine Faye Goins

2026

Geraldine Faye Goins, "Gerry", a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her home on January 6, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Tampa, Florida, on December 17, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Eleanor (nee Hawsey) Jones.

Gerry's career in data entry for Time Warner Magazines showcased her dedication...

Herbert "Gene" Mason

Herbert "Gene" Mason

2026

Herbert E “Gene” Mason, 93, went home to be with the Lord on January 4th, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1932, in Ft. Myers, Florida, and was reared and spent most of his life in Tampa. He moved to Inverness with his wife Gwen in 1987. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force during the Korean...

Mary Louise Mullen

Mary Louise Mullen

Dec 24, 2025

Mary Louise Mullen of Inverness Florida died on December 24, 2025. Per her wishes her remains were cremated and a church service will be held January 7, 2026 at Our Lady of Fatima in Inverness Florida. Her final resting place will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell Florida with her husband of 68 years who passed away October 28,...

Rodney L. Smith

Rodney L. Smith

Dec 24, 2025

Rodney L. Smith, 81, of Inverness, FL, died on December 24, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1944, to the late Gerald and Mildred Smith. He was born and raised in East Smithfield, PA and attended SRU High School, class of 1962. In November of 1964, he joined the Army. He retired in April of 2004 as Sergeant First...

Kenneth W. Clack

Kenneth W. Clack

Dec 20, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Clack (Ken), of Inverness, FL, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 27, 1940, in Dunmor, Kentucky, Ken was the son of Robie Ray and Era May Sanders Clack.

Ken is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Patricia (Pat); his children Greg (Cathy) Clack of Leroy Township, Ohio, and...

Brenda L. Ramos

Brenda L. Ramos

Dec 13, 2025

Brenda Ramos passed away peacefully on December 13, surrounded by those she loved dearly. She was born on November 27, 1969 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to Israel Ramos and Carmen Morales Sevilla.

Brenda was preceded in death by her beloved son, Brandon Torres, and her brother, Israel.

She is survived by her children, to whom she dedicated her life: Carmen, Norberto (Pookie),...

Carolyn A Piscopio

Carolyn A Piscopio

2025

Carolyn A Piscopio, 94, of Hernando, passed away on December 4, 2025. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts and grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island. She was a resident of Citrus Hills for over 40 years. Carolyn was faithfully married to her husband Joseph for over 76 years. She enjoyed her family and friends, cooking, knitting, and golfing -...

Bruce K. McMurray

Bruce K. McMurray

Dec 2, 2025

Bruce was a true Floridian, having been born in Jacksonville on July 31, 1946 and growing up in West Palm Beach, Florida. He graduated from Palm Beach High in 1964, attended Georgia Tech University on an ROTC scholarship, where he graduated in 1968 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He then served four years in the United States Navy on...

Richard A. Shawl

Richard A. Shawl

Dec 1, 2025

Richard “Rich” Allen Shawl, age 48, was born April 19th, 1977, in Bay City, MI, son of Karen (Shawl) Karbowski and Norbert “Jake” Jacobs Jr..Rich’s courageous battle with cancer ended peacefully on December 1st, 2025, in Hernando, FL. 

Mr. Shawl attended Unionville-Sebewaing Area High School in Sebewaing, MI. In 1994 Rich moved to Citrus County Florida, and in 1995, Rich met...

Diane Marie Dooge

Diane Marie Dooge

Nov 23, 2025

Diane Marie Dooge (née DenOtter), age 71, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, in Sumterville, Florida. Born on July 14, 1954, in Grosse Ile, Michigan. She moved to Inverness, Florida in 2013. Diane lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and deep love for her family and community.A proud graduate of Grosse Ile Township High School’s Class of 1972,...

Joanne Reasoner

Joanne Reasoner

Nov 13, 2025

Joanne Boan Reasoner    1946 ~ 2025 

Joanne Boan Reasoner, of Citrus Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, three days short of her 79th birthday. Joanne was a beloved wife, mother, and sister. She was born in Rockville Centre, New York, the daughter of Robert Edwin Boan and Meriam Magdeline Boan. She was the second of five children...

Beverly Ann Zadroga

Beverly Ann Zadroga

Nov 1, 2025

In the late morning on November 1, 2025, Beverly Czepiel Zadroga of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away at the age of 80 with her loving husband by her side at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Facility located in Lecanto, FL. Beverly now rests in peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Beverly was born on October 17, 1945, in Middletown,...

John R. Mullen

John R. Mullen

Oct 28, 2025

John R. Mullen of Inverness Florida died on October 28, 2025. Per his wishes his remains were cremated and a private church service was held at Our Lady of Fatima in Inverness Florida. His final resting place will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell Florida. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Louise Mullen, their three...

Allan J. Ragaller

Allan J. Ragaller

Oct 10, 2025

Allan Joseph Ragaller 

May 13, 1952 – October 10, 2025

Allan Ragaller, 73, of Citrus County, Florida passed away at home on October 10, 2025. Allan was born in Carroll, Iowa on May 13, 1952, the son of the late of Edward and Evelyn Ragaller.

Allan worked as a Sergeant with the City of Denison Police Department in Iowa before moving to Florida...

Reverend Frederick C Ohsiek

Reverend Frederick C Ohsiek

2025

The Reverend Frederick Charles Ohsiek II passed away on October 9, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend. He was born on April 11, 1937, to the late John & Marion Ohsiek in Savannah, GA. After graduating from Savannah High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Newberry College and a...

Clinton Lloyd Rogers

Clinton Lloyd Rogers

Sep 5, 2025

Dr. Clinton Lloyd Rogers 90, passed away suddenly after a lengthy illness on September 5, 2025. Born in Keyser, West Virginia on February 22, 1935, to Howard and Virginia (Pifer) Rogers.

Clinton, who most knew as Buddy, graduated from Keyser High School in 1953. He went on to graduate from Potomac State College in 1955, and West Virginia University in 1957....

Bruce Jeffrey

Bruce Jeffrey

Aug 14, 2025

Jeffrey, Bruce Allan, 63, of Crystal River, passed away on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Sherburne, New York. Mr. Jeffrey was a Special Ed Teacher, having taught at Lecanto Middle School, Crystal River Middle School, and Crystal River High School. He also spent quite a bit of time coaching baseball.

He is survived...

Mary Anna Raybon Argo

Mary Anna Raybon Argo

2025

Mary Anna Raybon Argo, 88, of Inverness, made her journey home to Jesus on August 13th 2025, where she was joyfully greeted by her family who preceded her, including: her mother, Eleanor V. Kinney, father, Anson J. Pease, brothers: John and Virgil Pease, sister, Kathryn; two daughters, Diana J. Smith and Rosalind N. Raybon; grandson, Andrew Buchanan; great-grandson, Evan Joe...

Dennis F. Carey

Dennis F. Carey

Aug 5, 2025

Dennis F. Carey, 77, of Homosassa, FL, and Montrose, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born March 31, 1948, in Endicott, NY, the son of the late Vaughn C. and Dorothy J. (Towslee) Carey. His wife, Mary (Bailey) Carey, predeceased him in 2014.