Obituaries

Nov 24, 2020

James Riley (Joe) 68, a longtime resident of Hattiesburg Mississippi lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away on November 24, 2020.  He was born on March 31, 1952 in Bossier City, Louisiana the son of James and Reba Riley

Professional career included 20+ years as Chief Financial Officer at William Carey College, he also served...

Nov 20, 2020

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...

Nov 5, 2020

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...

Nov 3, 2020

James W. Heffner, Jr., 67, of Lecanto, FL passed away on March 2, 2020.  He was born on November 8, 1952 in Mononaghela, PA, son of the late James Sr. and Amy Heffner.  Although James did work off and on as a landscape architect, for years he traveled the United States observing the natural world.  He loved to fish...

Nov 3, 2020

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...

Oct 17, 2020

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.

Oct 15, 2020

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...

Oct 15, 2020

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...

Oct 15, 2020

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,...

Oct 14, 2020

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...

Oct 13, 2020

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,...

Oct 6, 2020

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...

Oct 4, 2020

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...

Sep 25, 2020

On Friday, September 25, 2020, Jeff Shields, loyal husband and stepfather of one daughter, passed away from lung cancer at the age of 76.

Jeff was born on September 10, 1944 in New York, New York to Hiram and Catherine (Bloomfield) Shields.

He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami in Florida. He...

Sep 20, 2020

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,...

Sep 19, 2020

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...

Sep 12, 2020

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,...

Sep 4, 2020

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...

Sep 1, 2020

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...

Aug 28, 2020

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....