Obituaries

Edward Burfeindt

Mar 15, 2019

Mr. Edward C. Burfeindt, 79, of Beverly Hills, FL passed into the arms of his loving Savior on Friday, March 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 22, 1939 in Floral Park, New York, son of the late Magnus and Gesine Burfeindt.

Edward was a US Army veteran serving from 1961...

Brendan Dooley, Sr.

Mar 13, 2019

Brendan D. Dooley, Sr., 82, of Hernando, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in East Northport, New York. He was born on August 4, 1936 in New York, NY, the son of John and Mary Dooley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Dooley, his parents and his daughter Anne Marie DeMarco surviving...

Albert "Pico" Pierre

Mar 10, 2019

Albert “Pico” Pierre, former Prison Officer, died peacefully on March 10, 2019 in Inverness, Florida at the age of 79.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irma Pierre of Arima, Trinidad & Inverness, FL; son, Teddy Pierre and his life partner, Cheryl Hungerford of Inverness, FL; grandchildren Francesca Pierre and her fiancé, Brandon Mayse...

Wayne Doell

Mar 9, 2019

Wayne Doell, 62, died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at home in Hernando, FL. He was born May 15, 1956 in Huntington, Long Island, New York, son of George and Olga Doell Jr.  Survivors include his wife, Shirley Doell and son, Christian W. Doell of Inverness, FL.

Judy Dunlop

Mar 4, 2019

Judith “Judy” Dunlop, 66, of Floral City, FL, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at her home under the loving care of her family.  Judy was born on January 7, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Al and Marie Kohler.

Judy worked for a printing and signage company.  She was a fun loving jokester with...

Nancy Holcomb

Feb 27, 2019

Nancy F. Holcomb, 59, of Floral City, FL died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Lecanto, FL.  Nancy worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Survivors include her husband, Frank Holcomb of Floral City, FL; and her sister, Helen Bender and her husband Levi of St. Petersburg, FL.

Valeria Hidalgo

Feb 22, 2019

Mrs. Valeria Hidalgo, 56, of Inverness, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at home in Inverness.  She was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on August 15, 1962.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Survivors include her husband, Ronaldo Hidalgo; and two sons, Leandro Hidalgo and Ronaldo Hidalgo.

William "Skip" Weed

Feb 17, 2019

Mr. William J. “Skip” Weed, 68, of Inverness, FL passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Lecanto.  He was born on September 20, 1950 in St. Petersburg, Florida, son of the late John and Charlotte Weed.

After graduating from Citrus High School in 1968, Skip joined the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He...

Stephen Hearon

Feb 15, 2019

Mr. Stephen W. Hearon, 68, died on Friday February 15, 2019 at his home in Inglis, FL.  Mr. Hearon was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

David Runyon

Feb 12, 2019

David G. Runyon, 77, of Bushnell, Florida, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Vitas Hospice Lecanto, FL after a 3-week illness with lymphoblastic leukemia.

He was born on December 20, 1941, in Galion, Ohio, son of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Oswalt) Runyon and stepfather, William Leaf,  David married Nancy in October 1964, who...

Anne McNeil

Feb 11, 2019

Anne Marie McNeil, 61, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019.  Anne was born on July 26, 1957, the daughter of Melvin and Shirley Foucault in Meriden, CT.

Anne graduated from Mark T. Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Connecticut and Briarwood College in Southington, Connecticut.  She worked as a dental assistant and was also...

Daniel Duggan

Feb 8, 2019

Mr. Daniel Duggan, 54, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, died on Friday, February 8, 2019 under the care of Hospice in Sumterville, FL.

Brian Sawyer

Feb 7, 2019

SSG. Brian Peter Sawyer, 33, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Fort Lewis, Washington. Brian was born on November 5, 1985 in Clearwater, Florida, the son of Gary and Susan Sawyer.  He was a member of the Gulf High School Graduating Class of 2004.  Brian joined the US Army in September 2010. ...

Garold Roix

Feb 4, 2019

Mr. Garold D. Roix, 72, of Lecanto, died on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Inverness, FL.  Mr. Roix was born on September 10, 1946, son of the late Paul and Evelyn Roix.  Mr. Roix was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  He was a purple heart recipient.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Roix...

Robert Duffney

Feb 2, 2019

Mr. Robert E. Duffney, 87, of Homosassa, Florida died on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at The Royal Dalton House in Homosassa under the care of HPH Hospice. He was born on September 23, 1931. He was husband to Barbara Duffney and son of the late George and Kathleen Duffney. He was father to two sons, Robert and James Duffney. He was...

Carlos Rodriguez

Feb 1, 2019

Mr. Carlos Rodriguez, 63, of Inverness, FL died on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Inverness.  Mr. Rodriguez was born on December 17, 1955 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Adela Rodriguez; a brother, Daniel Rodriguez; and his wife, Blanca Rodriguez. Survivors...

Jean Rosenberger

Feb 1, 2019

Mrs. Jean Rosenberger, 93, of Zellwood, FL, died on Friday, February 1, 2019, in Orlando.

Peter Reguin

Feb 1, 2019

Peter Philip Reguin, 74, of Inverness, Florida, died on February 1, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  Peter was born on April 15, 1944 in Norwich, Connecticut, the son of the late Paul Sr. and Isabelle Reguin.

Peter was a US Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He retired from the State of Connecticut...

Davina Welsch

Jan 31, 2019

Davina L. Welsch, 30, of Lecanto, died on January 31, 2019.  She was born on May 15, 1988 in Inverness, FL and was a lifelong resident of Citrus County.

Davina was preceded in death by her father, William H. Welsch II.  Survivors include her mother, Deborah Clem and stepfather, Anthony Clem of Lecanto; and a brother, William...

Rosemary Slaymaker

Jan 29, 2019

Rosemary T. Slaymaker, 88, of Inverness, Florida, died on January 29, 2019 in Lecanto, while under the care of Vitas Hospice.  Rosemary was born on November 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of the late Edward C. and Mary E. Nagle. Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Slaymaker; brother, Thomas J. Nagle, known...