Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

Mary B “Scap“ Gregory (née Scappaticci) was born in Mamaroneck, New York on May 7, 1926 to Bernard Scappaticci, an Italian immigrant, World War I veteran and combat hero, and Hannah Noonan Scappaticci, an Irish immigrant. Scap passed away at the age of 94 on April 25, 2021 in Homosassa, Florida. She was born at home and delivered by...

Apr 22, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Koehler, 82, passed away April 22, 2021 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. She was born April 1, 1939 to Florence and Lars Thompson in Brooklyn, New York.

Dot married the love of her life, Robert (Rob) Kohler, in May 1959. They were high school sweethearts and devoted to each other spending 42 happy and...

Apr 16, 2021

Barbara Flaherty, 64 of Abington, Massachusetts, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 16th 2021. Barbara was born August 31, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts.

She is predeceased by her parents Dick Flaherty and Barbara Broussard.

Barbara is survived by her two sons Scott Becker and George Clish, grandchildren Malachi Clish, Patrick Clish, and Silas Clish,...

Apr 7, 2021

Kyle Douglas Paul, received his wings on April 7, 2021. Kyle was born on September 18, 1990 in Dover, New Jersey and graduated in 2008 from Hopatcong High School.  He received his associate’s degree in English from the College of Central Florida where he was also a peer tutor.  Kyle also attended St. Leo’s College in St. Leo, FL....

Apr 2, 2021

Meri P. Lott, 74, died April 2, 2021.  Meri was born on November 18, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to Harluf (Pete) and Gladys (Borger) Peterson.  She was confirmed in the Lutheran religion at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She attended high school at Nathan High School, West Allis, Wisconsin. She graduated and completed nursing training in St. Lois. She joined...

Mar 24, 2021

John R. (Jack) Wagner, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 24, 2021, at his home in Hernando, Florida with his wife and his nurse holding his hands.  Jack was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Florence Sophia Wagner, her third son.  Florence and his two brothers, Joe and Jim, preceded him in death, as did...

Mar 24, 2021

John “Jack” J. Rafferty, born October 20, 1942, passed away on March 24, 2021, following his short battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Jack was born in Jersey City, NJ and lived all over New Jersey. He was the oldest of 4, with three half siblings, Don, George, and Alice. He is the father of three children, John, Tony, and Jackie,...

Mar 22, 2021

On the morning of March 22, 2021, Shirley Faye Zimmer was met at the gates of heaven by her loving husband, Donald Edward Zimmer. She leaves behind son, Charles Zimmer (Linda), granddaughters, Jennifer Zimmer, Jessica, and Joni; daughter, Susan Moore, granddaughter, Laney Cantwell, grandson, Zeb Cantwell; brother, JR Steele; sisters, Joan and Judy; nieces and nephews, and many others...

Mar 19, 2021

CONRAD N. SOUCIE, born November 12, 1928, passed away peacefully at age 92 on Friday, March 19, 2021, following his journey with cancer and congestive heart failure.

Conrad was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada, and loved being French.  No occasion was too unimportant for standing and singing the Canadian National Anthem.  Playing the game of...

Mar 17, 2021

Barbara Ann Jarboe, 70, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1951 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of John Henry and Frances Filia.

Barbara retired as a Sergeant with the Levy County Sheriff’s Department.  She also worked for the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Department prior to Levy County. She enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2021

Joan S. Cotto, 83, of Hernando, FL, passed away on March 11, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, daughter of the late Glenn and Naomi Sickler.

Joan worked as a music teacher and organist at church. Her passion was playing the piano. She spent her spare time doing puzzles and was great...

Mar 4, 2021

Beverly O’Connell Chamberlain, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Dunnellon, FL on March 4, 2021 with her devoted husband, James (Jim) by her side.

Born in Hartford, CT on October 25, 1947 to the late Jeremiah and Beatrice (Roy) O’Connell, Bev was raised in Pittsfield, MA and went on to attend and graduate from University of...

Mar 4, 2021

Ethel A. Wich, 98, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1922 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Sandmann.

While living in Maryland, Ethel was a member of the Eastern Star #101, Woodlawn Chapter in Baltimore.  After relocating to Florida, she became a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Mar 4, 2021

Victor M. Cotto, 84, of Hernando, FL, passed away on March 4, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1936 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, son of the late Juan and Soledad Cotto.

Victor worked as a chef and server in the hospitality industry. He enjoyed music and playing dominoes.  He was energetic and loved spending time with...

Feb 27, 2021

Ernest Czupka

February 27, 2021

ORLANDO, FL-Ernest Czupka, 88, of Orlando, FL, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, in the loving care of his youngest daughter, Michele Scott.

In celebration of a long and full life, "Ernie", as he was known by most, has donated his body to the University of Florida Health...

Feb 26, 2021

Judy Ann King, 83, of Ochlocknee, GA, passed away February 26, 2021, peacefully in her home.  She was born June 3, 1938 in Akron, OH to the late Wayne and Lillian Post.

Judy was a loving wife & mother to 10 children, and welcomed everyone who became family with open arms.  She was an avid baker and...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert E Fenton ‘Bob’ went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 20, 2021. By the strength and grace of God he was lovingly ushered into heaven under the sweet compassionate care from his dedicated wife Virginia, his family and Vitas healthcare: Jan, LPN, Barrington, RT, Janet, HHA and Brian, his Chaplain. Robert was...

Feb 19, 2021

Ruth Atherton, 86, of Inverness, FL, passed away on February 19, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1934 in St. Petersburg, FL, daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Armstrong.

Ruth was Baptist by faith. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Floral City,    as well as a member of TOPS and the...

Feb 18, 2021

Virginia M. Postadan, 88, of Inverness, FL, passed away on February 18, 2021. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Iloilo City, Philippines, she was one of eleven siblings of the late Julio Miravite and Emerenciana Aclaro.  She was an Accounting graduate of Women’s University in Manila, Philippines.  Virginia met Romulo while preparing for her CPA examination in...

Feb 17, 2021

Richard Claus, 80, of Inverness, FL, passed away on February 17, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1940 in Saginaw, MI, son of the late Adam and Mary Claus.

Richard was a veteran of the US Army and was Lutheran by faith. He worked as a contractor.  He enjoyed woodworking and trucks with chrome.  He was...