All Obituaries

Richard W. Heerwagen, 82, of Hernando, FL, went to be with the Lord on September, 20, 2020, while in the arms of his loving wife, Mary, of 59 years. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey to Helen and Richard A, Heerwagen. In addition to his wife, He is survived by his daughter, Janet DeStefano and her husband Joe of Marlboro, NY; son Richard C. Heerwagen and his wife Lisa of Toms River, NJ; grandchildren, Kathleen Myers and her husband Steven of Ballston Lake, NY, Andrew...

Catherine Shriver, nee Morris, 85, of Lecanto, FL, died, on September 19, 2020 at Superior Residence in Lecanto, FL.  She was born on April 30, 1935 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Scott and Helene Morris. As a native of Washington, DC, she attended Catholic University Campus Grade School, Immaculata Seminary High School and Strayer Business College all in the DC area.   She moved to Lecanto, FL in 1991 from Springfield, VA with her husband Roger,  whom she married in...

Marianne J. Washington, 80 , of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 12, 2020.  She was born on September 13, 1939 in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Richard and Olive Williams. Marianne enjoyed playing cards.  She was a fan of the New York Yankees. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband of more than 60 years, Robert W. Washington.  Survivors include, her children, Marianne Sabia and her husband Joseph, David Washington and his wife Sherry, Richard...

Kenneth Phillip Baskin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family around him on September 4th, 2020 at the age of 81.  Ken is survived by his wife, Betty, daughter, Kami Wooleyhan, grandchildren, Autumn and Justine Eltringham, Katie and Michael Wooleyhan, Kenny Taylor, Anthony, Christopher and Gina Hall, great grandchildren, Karmen and Londen, sister-in-law, Lydia Baskin, daughter-in-law Cheryl Taylor Gresser and nieces...

Knippen, Richard John “Rick” On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Rick Knippen, loving husband, father, brother, and son, passed away at 67 years old in Floral City, Florida. Rick Knippen was born on April 8, 1953 in Geneva, Illinois. He graduated from Boca Ciego High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1971 and moved to Floral City in 1987. In 1989, he married the love of his life, Sherry Knippen, and spent his days appreciating God, family, and his many friends. Rick was a...

John Mazzone, 84, of Hernando, Florida passed away suddenly and all too soon on August 31, 2020. He was born on June 2, 1936, to Carmella and John Mazzone in Schenectady, New York. John was energetic, lively, and loved a good discussion.  He loved to golf, bowl, and watch spectator sports. He could be found often during his life tending to flowers and vegetables. He was willing to help out anyone in need. He also enjoyed traveling and going on cruises with his best traveling companion...

Rosemary Briody Pietruski September 17, 1942- August 28, 2020 Loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend Rosemary Briody Pietruski of Inverness, Florida passed Friday, August 28th after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. Rosemary was born and raised in Bayside, New York. She was the daughter of John (Jack) Briody (Balleyjamesduff, Ireland) and Rose Long Briody (Holyoke, Massachusetts). Rosemary was a graduate of Bishop...

Kenneth Wayne Drennen, 90, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 20, 2020 at the Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab Center.  Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Born January 17, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Lydia (Stock) Shellenberger and Claude Drennen. He was predeceased by his beloved mother Lydia (Stock) Shellenberger and stepfather Eugene Shellenberger. Ken spent most of his childhood in Missouri before moving to York, PA where...

Bonnie Jean Engelman, 80, of Inverness, FL, passed away on August 18, 2020 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL and her battle with cancer.  She was born on May 20, 1940 in Salamanca, NY, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen Butler.   Bonnie worked as a flower designer for The Flower Basket in Inverness for many years until her retirement.  Her coworkers say she inspired and taught by example. They will miss her nearly constant smile. She loved decorating and making flowers...

Reverend John James “Jim” Gerhart, Jr., 70, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on August 18, 2020 in Ocala, FL.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 22, 1950, the son of John and Kathryn Gerhart.  Jim was a graduate of Spring Garden College, earned his Master of Divinity degree from Episcopal Theological Seminary in Lexington, KY, and was ordained to the Diaconate (1977) and Priesthood (1979) by The Right Reverend Addison Hosea in the Diocese of Lexington. ...