All Obituaries

Paul Omer Dion, 82, of Crystal River, Florida passed away, surrounded by family and with his beloved Schnauzer, Mandy, by his side, on November 20, 2020 at the home of his sister and niece in Port Orange, Florida.  Paul was born in Albany, New York on October 23, 1938 and moved to Daytona Beach Shores in 1955.  Paul graduated from Seabreeze High School then attended University of Florida graduating with a degree in Mechanical Electrical Engineering before enlisting in the United...

Opal Mae Stowe, 92, of Lecanto, Florida, passed away on  November 5, 2020.  She was born August 7, 1928 in Putman, WV to Lloyd and Bessie Leadmon.  Opal has lived in Citrus County since 2002.  She was a member of the Gulf to Lake Baptist Church in Crystal River and would visit nursing homes with prayer groups.  She loved God and her cats.  Opal was a country girl, not only did she cook deer, she cleaned it too. She loved being a homemaker.  She was...

Ralph A. Mongardi, 97, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away on October 17, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hernando. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Mr. Mongardi was a veteran of the US Army. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.  heinzfh.com        

Sabina T. Bock, 87, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on October 15, 2020.  She was born on April, 20, 1933 in Hamtramck, Michigan. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Beverly Hills, FL.  She will be laid to rest privately at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.          

Sabina “Sally” Bock I would like to let you know that my Mother’s work here is done. She received a call, an offer she could not refuse.  An appointment from which she will not be returning, she left us on October 15, 2020. She was 87 years old, young of heart and spirit. Born on April 20, 1933 in Hamtramck, Michigan and lived a wonderful life retired in Beverly Hills, Florida. This assignment came with many bonuses; a reunion with family, friends and loved ones that...

Winnona E. Shepard, 89, of Floral City, Florida, passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born on August 18, 1931 in Ruskin, Florida.  As a true Florida native, Mrs. Shepard called Citrus County her home for 30 years.  She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Eden Gardens, where she lead and assisted in community services. She leaves behind a son, Mark Shepard, and a brother, Daniel Houghtaling and his wife Anna May.  A Memorial Service will be held...

Florence E. McCann, age 96, died unexpectedly but peacefully in her home on October 14, 2020. Mrs. McCann is survived by six of her children: Cathy (Martell), John, Barry & Bernadette, Dennis & Cherie, James & Carla, and Brian. She was also blessed with thirteen loving grandchildren and twelve adorable great grandchildren.  She was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert T. McCann and her eldest son, Robert P. McCann. Florence was a proud veteran of World War II and faithfully...

James C. Devine, born June 6, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to James J. Devine and Francesca Bielak, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2020.  He joins his father, James J., sister, Diane (Devine) McManus and grandparents, nephews, and brothers-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Romeo) Devine, daughters, Jacqueline Devine, Darlene (Devine) Viscusi, Michelle (Devine) Dax and son, James J. (Beth) Devine, and grandchildren, Keith James, Shannon, Jessica, Crystal, Vanessa and James...

Henry J. Furlong III, 76, of Inverness, FL passed away on October 6, 2020.  He was born on September 24, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Marie and Henry J. Furlong II.  Henry was a Sergeant in the US Army and served for over 20 years. He began working at Walmart in Inverness in 1999, when he and his family relocated from Copperas Cove, TX.  He was a member of the VFW in Texas and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.  Mr. Furlong enjoyed woodworking and...

On July 16, 1941, Ernest Melvin Thomas was born as the second child to Ella and Earl Thomas, Sr., in Deanwood, Washington D.C. He grew up with his siblings, Earl Thomas, Jr. (deceased), Andrew Thomas, Eileen Thomas (Reedy/deceased), Judith Thomas (Simms), and in that same community the children attended the D.C. public schools. After completing high school Ernest continued to work at the National Theatre, a job he acquired while attending high school. Later, he worked for the National...