Obituaries
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...
Jack R. Jacobs
Sep 3, 2024
Jack R. Jacobs, 83, of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 3, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness. Prior to the Mass, a Viewing will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL.
Survivors include his wife...
Jeanne Kirkman
Aug 18, 2024
Jeanne M. Kirkman, 80, of Inverness, passed away on August 18, 2024.
Thanks to Deborah Allies inspiration, I’ve written my own obituary - What’s important to me, Jeanne Kirkman. I was born in Jamaica, NY, the first of four children to John Donald and Ellen (Queck) Broesler in November of 1943 during WWII. My father, (a lifelong plumber), insisted I got...
Lloyd M. Abel
Aug 13, 2024
Lloyd M. Abel, 85, passed away on August 13, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1939 in Lincoln Manchester, Jamaica.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Abel will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, with a Visitation beginning one hour prior.
He will be laid to rest at Rolling Hills Cemetery...
Ruth Resare Phalen
Aug 10, 2024
Ruth Resare Phalen died peacefully at her home in Lecanto, FL at Brentwood Retirement Community, on August 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Ruth was born on November 2,1929 in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a long, happy 94 years.
Ruth attended Purdue University and The Art Institute of Chicago, where she met Melvin Ostlund. They married and moved to Fort Lauderdale,...
Joan D. Gilmer
Aug 4, 2024
Joan Doris (Vanik) Gilmer of Inverness, FL, was taken up in Glory to Heaven on August 4th, 2024, at 9:27am. She was 90 years old.
Joan was born at Bay Shore Hospital NY on February 3rd, 1934, to parents Mary and William Vanik rip (WWI). Siblings Gladys Vanik Drywa rip and Bill Vanik rip (WWII). Raised on the JP Morgan estate...
Nathan A. James, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
James, Jr., Nathan Andrew, 26, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Inverness, FL. A native of Clearwater, Florida, Nathan grew up in the Citrus County area. He was strong willed and hard headed. Nathan was most himself when being surrounded by his daughter, his parents, siblings and friends. Some of his favorite things to enjoy included fishing with family,...
Darlene Guajardo
Aug 1, 2024
Darlene Guajardo, 69, of Inverness, passed away on August 1, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 11, 1954, to Clifford and Maybelle Foos.
She enjoyed dancing, vacations, and going out to dinner. She loved her family and Elvis Presley.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Misael Guajardo; sons, Tom Gibson and his wife Lacey, Brian Gibson and his wife...
June Beverly Scheer
Jul 17, 2024
June Beverly Scheer, 100, affectionately known as Nana June to her friends, family, and
Uber drivers, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. Born on
February 4, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, June’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter,
and enduring friendships.
June was a cherished daughter of the late Philip and Minerva Kramer. June’s heart
found its match when she...
Arthur E. Frank
Jul 12, 2024
Arthur E. Frank, 82, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 12, 2024. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 1, 1941 to the late William and Margaret Frank.
He was a veteran of the US Army.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Frank; sons, William Frank and his wife Cathy, Robert Frank and his wife Cheryl, and, Mark Frank and...
Linda Lenard
Jul 11, 2024
Linda R. Lenard passed away Thursday July 11 th , 2024 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.
Linda was born on January 2, 1952 in Tampa, Fl to the late Donald and Gwen Suchan.
She graduated from Plant High School and later moved to Palo Alto, California. She
moved to Inverness in 1999 to be close to her family. She was a server at
Stumpknockers for...
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