Obituaries

Vincent Gavagan Jr.

Dec 28, 2018

Vincent J. Gavagan, Jr., 91, of Inverness, Florida, died December 28, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving wife, Eleanore, and grandson, Christopher.

He was born August 30, 1927, in Danbury, Connecticut, the son of late Alice and Vincent J. Gavagan, Sr. He was the second of four siblings.

He graduated from Blessed Sacrament High...

Diane Garrison

Dec 28, 2018

Mrs. Diane Garrison, 72, of Inverness, died on December 28, 2018, in Inverness. A Graveside Service will take place at 10:00AM, on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Fero Memorial Gardens, Beverly Hills, FL.

Michael Coughlin

Dec 27, 2018

Mr. Michael F. Coughlin, 54, of Inverness FL, died on December 27, 2018 in Inverness.

Emma Gaube

Dec 27, 2018

Emma Gaube, 78, of Beverly Hills, FL, died on December 27, 2018, in Lecanto,FL. Heinz Funeral Home & Crematory

Ruth Manuel

Dec 26, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Helen Manuel, 96, of Inverness, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Lecanto. She was born on June 23, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Claude and Irene King.

Mrs. Manuel moved to Citrus County from Boynton Beach, FL in 1998. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in...

Marjorie Stoerkel

Dec 25, 2018

Mrs. Marjorie Stoerkel, 93, of Citrus Springs, FL, died on December 25, 2018, in Lecanto.

James Winter

Dec 24, 2018

Mr. James E. Winter. 76, of Inverness, died, Monday, December 24, 2018 in Ocala, FL.

Michael Mike

Dec 24, 2018

Mr. Michael Mike, 57, of Hernando, died December 24, 2018 in Lecanto, FL.

Shirley Mank

Dec 21, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Ann Mank, 83, of Inverness, died on December 21, 2018 in Inverness, FL.

Debra Bedini

Dec 20, 2018

Mrs. Debra Bedini, 64, of Beverly HIlls, died December 20, 2018 in Lecanto, FL.

Kasumi Caution

Dec 19, 2018

Mrs. Kasumi Caution, 85, of Lecanto, passed away December 19, 2018 in Lecanto, FL.

Linda Lake

Dec 17, 2018

Mrs. Linda Lake, 70, of Inverness, died on December 17, 2018 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.

Carol Gallina

Dec 16, 2018

Carol Ann Gallina, 75, of Floral City, FL, died on December 16, 2018 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Carol was born on April 22, 1943 in New York, the daughter of Leonard and Nancy Gallina.  Carol moved to Floral City in 1974 from Stroudsburg, PA.  Carol was a special needs teacher’s aide at Floral City Elementary School...

Gail Schielke

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Gail G. Schielke, 73, of Lecanto, FL passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Brooksville.  She was born on June 26, 1945 in Kendallville, Indiana, daughter of the late Rev. Eugene and Gertrude Gunther.

Mrs. Schielke lived in Indiana, Illinois, England, Wisconsin, Texas, and Missouri, and moved to Citrus County from St. Louis, Missouri in...

LeRoy Cook Jr.

Dec 13, 2018

Mr. LeRoy E. Cook Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Lecanto, FL. He was a US Army veteran. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 7, 2019.

Denis McManus

Dec 9, 2018

Mr. Denis A. McManus, 78, of Lecanto, FL passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Lecanto.  He was born on January 29, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, and is the son of the late John and Grace McManus.

Mr. McManus moved to Citrus County from Plymouth, MI in 2001. He was a member of the Citrus Hills...

Miriam Skinner

Dec 7, 2018

Mrs. Miriam Skinner, 92, of Lecanto, passed away on December 7, 2018 in Inverness, FL.

Dennis Drinnenberg

Dec 7, 2018

Dennis Michael Drinnenberg, age 56, of Inverness, FL died on December 7, 2018, in Crystal River.  He was born on November 29, 1962, in Tampa, Florida and was the son of Morris Drinnenberg, Sr. and Mary Frances Latta.

Dennis retired from Walmart, after 26 years of service. His hobbies included watching wrestling and fishing. He also loved being...

Chase Ash

Dec 6, 2018

Mr. Chase E. Ash, 35, of Beverly Hills, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Hudson, FL.

Charles Coker

Nov 30, 2018

Charles W. Coker, 88, of Inverness died on November 30, 2018 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.  Charles was born on September 25, 1930 in Nashville, TN, son of Thurmon and Rubye Coker.  He was a veteran in the US Army serving in Korea.  Charles was an automobile mechanic.  He moved to Inverness in 1997 from Tampa, FL.  Charles...