Obituaries
William "Billy" Gilmer
Dec 18, 2024
William (Billy) Thomas Gilmer of Lecanto, Florida was taken up in Glory to Heaven, suddenly on December 18, 2024. He was 65 years old. Billy was born April 6, 1959, in Huntington, New York, to parents Joan and William (rip). Billy graduated from Kings Park High School, Kings Park, New York, in 1977. Billy was a varsity wrestler and enjoyed...
Carol Ann Seefeld
Dec 11, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother Carol
Ann Seefeld, on 12/11/24 in Lecanto, Citrus County Florida at 84 years old. Carol was
known for most of her adult life as Carol Chacon, born on 03/14/1940 in Everett
Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Francis Deveau and Barbara Moynihan. Carol
grew up in Massachusetts, got married to...
Deborah R. White-Boswell
Dec 11, 2024
Deborah Rai White-Boswell, 71, passed on December 11, 2024. A native of West Monroe, Louisiana, she was born on January 15, 1953.
Deborah’s passion was her love for God and her family. She was a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Crystal River, a gifted artist, and a magnificent cook; her Gumbo, Roux and Oyster Dressing were the best.
Debbie was the...
Elizabeth "Betty" DeHaven
Dec 2, 2024
Elizabeth L. (Betty) DeHaven of Hernando, FL passed away on December 2nd from complications arising from dementia.
Betty was born on January 13th , 1934, to Marcus and Mary Zweemer in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. After graduating from Hasbrouck Heights High School, Betty worked at a local bank in Hasbrouck Heights.
Betty married Warren J. DeHaven on April 24th , 1954, going on...
Richard L. Neal
Nov 29, 2024
Richard Larry Neal, born May 30, 1946, Norwich New York, passed away November 29, 2024 in Cypress Cove Care Center.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diane; two sons, Carson (Gina) of North Dakota and Thomas (Sheri) of North Carolina; two daughters Lisa of Inverness and Kara of New Jersey. Also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great...
Elizabeth A. MacQueen
Nov 29, 2024
Elizabeth Ann MacQueen
INVERNESS Florida - Elizabeth Ann MacQueen, age 94, died after a period of declining health on November 29, 2024. She was born November 19, 1930, in Cambridge Massachusetts, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Hanway) McGonigle.
Betty and her husband Fred were married after he returned from his US Navy service in 1956, settling in Braintree Massachusetts where they...
Judith L. Carnevale
Nov 28, 2024
Judith L. Carnevale, 84, of Hernando, FL, passed away on November 28, 2024. She was born in Fort Pierce, FL, on to April 7, 1940, to the late Clarence and Martha Knight.
Mrs. Carnevale worked as a medical technologist in the healthcare industry. She was a member of St. Scholastica Catholic Church. Her hobbies included reading, shopping, watching movies and travelling.
She...
Basil Bancroft Scott
Nov 10, 2024
Friends may call at Heinz Funeral Home on Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM to 11 AM where a service will follow at 11.
Ralph A. Homan
Nov 10, 2024
Ralph A. Homan, 91, of Inverness, FL, passed away on November 10, 2024. He was born in St. Anthony, OH, on to September 21, 1933, to the late Edward and Catherine Homan.
Mr. Homan worked as a concrete mason in the construction industry. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic...
Diana May Hauger
Nov 4, 2024
Diana May Hauger, resident of Crystal River, Florida died unexpectedly in her home on November 4 th , 2024, accompanied by her loving husband Timothy Hauger. Diana and Tim have been residents of the Crystal River area for the last several years and prior to that they lived together in Shelburn, Indiana.
Diana is survived by her mother Juanita Grey, her...
Ann Metzendorf
Nov 2, 2024
Ann Metzendorf, beloved mother, grandmother, and longtime resident of Hernando, Florida, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 90. A two-time cancer survivor, Ann faced life’s challenges with resilience and unwavering courage. Born in Manhattan, New York, on February 24, 1934, Ann led a vibrant and fulfilling life.
She is survived by her three children: William Metzendorf and...
Vanessa West
Oct 29, 2024
Vanessa Mae West, age 63, passed away at home from a long-term illness, on October
29, 2024. She was born December 26, 1960, in Marietta, Ohio to the late Kellum (O.K.)
Sevy and Geneva (Mayhugh) Sevy. She was a member of Citrus Missionary Baptist
Church in Inverness, FL. She will be greatly missed by many loved ones and
remembered for her warmth, contagious laugh,...
Amy Lynn Murray
Oct 25, 2024
Murray, Amy Lynn, 56, passed away in Lecanto, Florida, on October 25, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Amy was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on February 19, 1968. She retired as a receiving manager for Kmart stores. She was a Christian who was devout in her faith in God. She loved spending time with her family, taking trips to Daytona Beach,...
Joseph "Joey" Aaron Chavarria
Oct 24, 2024
Joseph (Joey) Aaron Chavarria, 38, of Inverness, FL, passed away on October 24, 2024. He was born in Sandusky, OH, on February 26, 1986. He is survived by his 2 sons Gabriel 14, and Kenny 8. His mother Mary E Swain, and Father Joseph M Chavarria. Sisters Amanda Flynn, Rosie Johnson, and Faith Chavarria. Brothers Joshua Chavarria, Adam Bratton, and...
Daniel McGeary
Oct 15, 2024
Daniel McGeary, 70, of Inverness, FL, passed away on October 15, 2024. He was born in Bellwood, PA, on February 9, 1954, to the late James Melvin McGeary and Lillian Gault.
Daniel was a US Marine Corps veteran. He was a family man who dedicated his life to his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He loved traveling, was an avid movie...
Robert F. Collins
Oct 1, 2024
Robert F. Collins, Jr., 87, of Hernando, Florida, formerly of Peabody and Attleboro, MA died Tuesday October 1, 2024 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice Care in Lecanto, Florida. He was the husband of Patricia E. (Heroux) Collins.
He was born in Norwood, MA, and raised in Westwood, MA. He was the son of Robert F. and Beatrice I. (Roach) Collins. He was...
Aurelia Gonzalez
Oct 1, 2024
Aurelia Gonzalez, 97, of Inverness, passed away on October 1st, 2024. Aurelia was born in Puerto Rico on December 2nd, 1926.
Services will be held at Heinz Funeral Home, 2507 Highway 44 W, Inverness on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 10AM to 1PM. Aurelia's burial will follow at 1:30PM at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Inverness.
Elizabeth A. Bedford
Sep 26, 2024
Elizabeth Bedford, 79, of Hernando, FL, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born in Medina, NY, on June 22, 1945, to the late John and Evelyn Leffler.
She worked as a short order cook. She was a member of First Lutheran Church. Her hobbies included visiting family and camping. She enjoyed her grandkids. She was Lutheran by faith. She...
Lois Sandra Jernberg
Sep 20, 2024
Lois Sandra Jernberg, age 88, of Beverly Hills, FL passed away September 20, 2024 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Chippewa, PA to the late Curtis and Margaret Young Reed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Arthur C. Jernberg and her grandson Tyler Smolen.
She is survived by her three daughters...
Virginia M. Nicolino
Sep 5, 2024
Virginia M. (Baldwin) NicolinoNovember 16, 1931 - September 5, 2024Virginia answered to many names. Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Ginny, GinGin and, when her children were small, Buella. "I’m so tired of hearing Mom, call me something else. Call me Buella!”. Ginny was forced at thirty-nine to raise five children alone after the death of her husband. And, that she did.She...