Obituaries

Dick M. Dusenbery

Jan 15, 2023

Dick Dusenbery passed away suddenly on January 15, 2023, after a tragic accident. Dick was born and raised in Miami, FL graduating from South Miami High School in 1974. Everyone Dick met has a personal story on how he went out of his way to help them. His heart, compassion, and willingness to help others was such an amazing character...

Janet M. Wood

Jan 4, 2023

Janet M. Wood, of Floral City, passed away on January 4, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation www.heinzfh.com.

Richard J. Eggleston, Sr.

Jan 2, 2023

Richard J. Eggleston Sr., 83, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born in Glens Falls, New York, on April 23, 1939, son of the late William and Delta Eggleston.

Mr. Eggleston worked as an aircraft electrician for the US Army and retired after 21 years of service.  He also spent time in the US Coast...

Kathleen Hoey

Dec 28, 2022

Kathleen (Moran) Hoey was a gentle, calm, loving woman with a smile that always reminded us that ‘it’s better to laugh than cry.’ She passed away peacefully at age 93 on December 28th, 2022 in Florida. Kathleen was born on August 8th, 1929 in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, and was raised there until the age of 18. She then immigrated...

Donna M. Marvin

Dec 20, 2022

Donna M. Marvin, 57, of Floral City, Florida, passed on December 20, 2022. She was born in Queens, NY on December 30, 1964, to William and Gloria McGarry.  

She worked as a deputy clerk of the court at the county courthouse.

She is survived by her son, William Marvin; daughter, Erika Marvin; sister, Laura Pahler; grandchildren, Kaison Marvin, Alyssa Fleming and Mikey Fleming; as well as her granddog, Porter. Her ex husband and best friend Nelson Marvin. She will...

Joyce A. Ruggiero

Dec 19, 2022

Joyce A. Ruggiero, 75, of Hernando, Florida, passed on December 19, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 11, 1947, to Edward and Charlotte Madden. 

She owned and operated a deli.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading and playing online games.  She was known as being “funny and fabulous” and had a knack for making a...

Mary Ann Mission

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Ann Mission, 79, of Inverness, Florida, passed on December 19, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1942, to the late Albert and Antoinette Vitkauskas. 

She enjoyed reading and gardening.  She was a great cook and liked spending time with her family and her dog, Abby. Mary Ann had lived in Citrus County for 41 years...

Cuong Minh Nguyen

Dec 12, 2022

Cuong Minh Nguyen, 65, of Inverness, Florida, passed on December 12,2022. He was born in Rach Gia, Vietnam, on March 26, 1957, son of the lateBac Van and Hong Thi Nguyen.Mr. Nguyen came to America in 1976. He worked in the oil field industry asa sand blaster and painter; as a fisherman; and at one time owned andoperated his own...

Gabriel Hambrick

Dec 4, 2022

We are devastated to announce the passing of our son, Gabriel LeeHambrick, 23, of Inverness, Florida, on December 4, 2022. He was born inLakeland, FL on June 26, 1999, to Richard S. Hambrick and MalinaL.Williams. He was always an energetic child with an endless curiosity.

He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He valued time spentwith his son...

Monica S. Soreghy

Dec 3, 2022

Monica S. Soreghy, 84, of Hernando, Florida, passed on December 3, 2022. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 3, 1938, to the late Andrew and Anna Mientkiewicz. 

She was Catholic by faith.  She enjoyed swimming and exercising and took part in Wildlife and Conservation efforts.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Brown (Thomas), Michael Beckman (Edna), and...

Cynthia Winters

Nov 29, 2022

Cynthia Ann Winters, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 29 th , 2022. Cindywas born on June 4 th , 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan. Cindy worked for Great LakesRubber in Wixom Michigan for 18 years before moving to Tennessee where sheretired from Whirlpool in 2020. Cindy moved to Iverness, Florida in March of2022. Cindy loved her dogs and enjoyed country...

Alan K. Bock

Nov 24, 2022

 

  ALAN K. BOCK

Jan. 24, 1941 - Nov. 24, 2022

Alan K. Bock, 81, of Citrus Hills, Inverness, Florida, passed away on “Thanksgiving Day”, Nov. 24, 2022.

He was born in Chicago, IL on Jan. 24, 1941; son of the late Stanley D. Bock and Lilian (Kielchinski) Bock.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son...

Robert Joseph Landini

Nov 23, 2022

 

Robert Landini of Inverness, FL, 75, passed on November 23, 2022.

Robert (Bob) was born to Julius and Mary Ann (nee Maly) on December 21, 1946, in Detroit, MI. After high school, he became a machine repairman apprentice and journeyman. He worked 30 years for Ford Motor Company. Bob had a love for cars and racing. In his younger...

Bernard F. Pisani

Nov 17, 2022

Bernard F. Pisani, 67, of Inverness, FL passed away on November 17, 2022.  He was born in Hoboken, NJ on April 10, 1955, to Bernard Sr. and Catherine Pisani.

Bernard worked as a registered nurse.  He was a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors include his wife, Judith; daughter, Angela; brothers, James and Michael; as well as two grandchildren and...

Edwin J. Hedberg

Nov 16, 2022

Edwin Hedberg of Lecanto, September 4, 1945 – November 16, 2022.

Edwin (Ed) was born to Oscar and Marion Hedberg in Olean, New York. He attended school in Olean until he graduated from Olean High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he served until 1968. After leaving the service he returned to Olean where he worked and...

Richard Douglas Gifford

Oct 31, 2022

Gifford, Richard Douglas, 72, of Inverness, Florida passed on October 31, 2022. He was born to the late George and Bertha (Nee Gibbs) Gifford in Ft. Worth, Texas on January 28, 1950. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before completing his service. Upon his release, he worked...

Kenneth Meltesen

Oct 27, 2022

Kenneth Myron Meltesen of Beverly Hills, Florida, went to be with his Lord on October 27, 2022 at Vitas Hospice after a long illness. He was the loving husband of 58 years of Diane (Yurk) Meltesen, and adored father of Kent Michael Meltesen and Michelle Lynn Meltesen and son-in-law Larry Arfmann.

Ken was born in Shennington, Wisconsin...

Susan Fornabio

Oct 25, 2022

Susan Fornabio, 70, of Hernando, FL passed away on October 25, 2022.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 13, 1952.

A Gathering will be held from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness, with a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM.

Anna Kobylarz

Oct 23, 2022

Anna Kobylarz, 98, of Inverness, FL, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Ocala.  She was born on September 21, 1924 in Terryville, CT to Lawrence and Julia Plawecki.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Karen Lowe

Oct 16, 2022

Karen Lowe, 77, was born to James and Ruth Spencer in Alliance, Ohio on April 10, 1945. She passed away peacefully in her sleep October 16, 2022.

Karen retired from Radford University in Virginia and moved to Florida in 2002. Karen worked part time for Kumon Math and Reading Center in Inverness.

Karen was a...