All Obituaries

Robert I. Cross, 85, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away January 15, 2020 in Lecanto, FL.  Robert was born on August 30, 1934 in Rushville, IN, the son of Everett and Ellen Cross.  Robert was a US Navy veteran serving in Korea. He retired from Coca Cola, after 35 years of service as a route sales supervisor in Columbus, Ohio.  In 1995 he moved to Citrus County, FL. Robert was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Beverly Hills where he served as a church usher for...

            Pamela Coburn, 81, of Lecanto, FL, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Vitas Inpatient Care Unit in Lecanto.  Pamela was born on November 17, 1938 in New York, NY, daughter of Edgar and Lucille Valladares.  She was a registered nurse.              Pamela was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Coburn in 2008.  Survivors include her brother, Peter...

Georgia D. Fennell, 84, of Inverness, passed away on January, 12, 2020.  She was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on March 23, 1935, the daughter of George and Hilda Bell. She was a member of St. Scholastica Catholic Church.   Georgia is survived by her husband, Thomas Fennell; daughter, Deborah Jones; and son Thomas Fennell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Jude Hospital.

Arthur C. Marinelli, 95, of Citrus Springs, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in New Port Richey, FL.  He was born on March 24, 1924 in Providence, RI, son of the late Nicholas and Eva Marinelli. Mr. Marinelli graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and was a member of the Rhode Island Honor Society of Secondary Schools.  He was a veteran of the US Army and served as an interpreter during World War II. In 1947, he graduated from Brown University and then...

Marjorie Spencer Pulcini, of Inverness, FL, passed on January 9, 2020 at the young age of 91 years. She was born on March 28, 1928 in Rochester, NY, to Kenneth and Hattie Spencer. Though only “knee high to a grasshopper,” Marjorie had literally done it all. Her job titles included: Kidney Bean Picker, Dump Truck Driver, Car Salesman, Insurance Investigator, Ceramic Teacher and Shop Owner, Teacher’s Assistant, Nail Technician, Knitter & Shop Owner, Beautician and Shop...

Rosa B. Ruiz, 88, of Miami, passed away on January 6, 2020 in Lecanto.  She was born on August 27, 1931 in Havana, Cuba.   Survivors include a daughter, Rosa Ruiz (Frank) of Lecanto; and a son, William Ruiz (Cinda) of Inverness.          

Catherine M. Shepard, 65, of Inverness, passed away on January 4, 2020.  She was born on June 6, 1954 in New York, NY.   She is survived by two sons, Daniel Shepard of St. Petersburg, FL, and Nathan Shepard of Brooklyn,NY.            

Kathryn Slasor, 96, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on January 3, 2020.  She was born on November 9, 1923, in Hanlin Station, PA, the daughter of Harry and Fannie Campbell. She is survived by her son, David Slasor of Citrus Springs and a grandson, David.            

Joseph J. Riccio, 62, of Inverness, FL, passed away December 30, 2019.  He was born on September 1, 1957 in Bethpage, New York, the son of Anthony and Mae Riccio. Joseph was a chef and the owner of the House Dough Restaurant in Massapequa, New York.  He moved to Inverness from Seaford, Long Island, NY in 2006.  He was a member of the Gulf to Lake Church in Crystal River. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include by his wife, Melanie Riccio of Inverness,...

James J. Talbot III, 25, of Beverly Hills, passed away on December 28, 2019.  He was born in Smithtown ,NY on September 9, 1994.  He leaves behind his father, James J. Talbot Jr., and mother, Donna C. Benvenuto.