Obituaries

Jeannette O'Leary

Jun 14, 2018

Jeannette O’Leary, 85, of Inverness, Florida died Thursday, June 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband; John O’Leary, sisters, Rita, Yvette, Doris, brother; Norman, and one grandson; John Paul Flamion. She is survived by her children; Peggy McAteer and husband Robert, Cerry Kocak and her husband Robert, John “Skipper” O’Leary and his wife Judy, Jace O’Leary...

Nancy Selock

Jun 7, 2018

Nancy Selock (59) died peacefully on June 7, 2018 in Inverness, FL – of where she lived for over 20 years. She was born on May 14, 1959 in Summit, NJ, the daughter of Thomas and Arlene Pearson. Growing up nearby in Millburn, Nancy loved listening to music and spending quality time with her friends as a young girl....

Earl Seymour

Jun 5, 2018

Earl F. Seymour, 76, of Dunnellon, Florida , died June 5, 2018 in Lecanto, Florida. He was born on April 2, 1942 in Dade City, Florida, the son of Sylvester and Earl Johnson.

Earl was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was a retired member for 53 years of the Boiler Makers local 433...

Rosemarie LaRock

Jun 5, 2018

Mrs. Rosemarie (Wisnosky) LaRock born on December 21, 1942 in Huntsville, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 76 on June 5, 2018 in Crystal River, Florida.

Rosemarie graduated from high school. She was a secretary by trade. She was wife of the late Edwin LaRock. She is survived by her sister, Josephine Zunno; niece, Christina DeSantis; nephews, James...

Calogero Ferraro

Jun 2, 2018

Calogero Ferraro, 81, Citrus Springs, Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at his home. Calogero was born on September 19, 1936 in Sicily, Italy, the son of Maria and Luigi Ferraro. He and his wife were owners of Ferraro’s Bakery in Long Island, New York. Calogero moved to Citrus Springs, in 2007, from...

Nydia Bush

May 26, 2018

Nydia Bush was born on July 10, 1939 and died peacefully, through the mercy of our Lord, on May 26, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura and Erasmo Vando; brothers Michael and Herb Vando; son, Andie Nappi; grandson, Michael Daniel Nappi; great-grandson, Jackson Gaska; and husband, Milton “Mike” Bush.  Nydia Bush was survived by her...

Lavetta Stryjewski

May 15, 2018

Lavetta Taylor Stryjewski , 82, of Floral City, Florida died on May 15, at her home. She was born was born in Kershaw, South Carolina, the daughter of Hazel and Ansel Taylor. Lavetta is survived by her husband, of 58 years, Stanley J.  Stryjewski, son; John Stryjewski and his wife Elizabeth of Merritt Island, Florida, daughter;...

Michael Marcho

May 6, 2018

Michael Marcho, 94, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2018. Michael was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Sophie and Harry Marcho. He moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1958 where his four children were raised. Michael is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ellen Marcho; son, Bruce Marcho of Eustis, Florida;...

David Wright

May 5, 2018

David Wayne Wright, 70, of Inverness, Florida, died on May 5, 2018.  David was born in Dallas, Texas, the son of Flora and Grover Wright.  He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Danyiel.

David is survived by his wife, of thirty-three years, Shirley Wright of Inverness, Florida, his children; Brian...

Terrance Scalzitti, Jr.

May 4, 2018

Terrence L. Scalzitti , Jr., 87, of Hernando, FL died on May 4, 2018 at his home.  Terrence was born on January 7, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the son of Terry and Christine Scalzitti.  Terrence served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War (1951-1953).   Prior to his military service, Terry played minor league baseball...

Anna Chancey

May 4, 2018

Anna Ruth “Ann” Chancey, 97, of Inverness departed peacefully on May 4, 2018.  Ann was born in Dothan, Alabama, the daughter of Anna and Lawrence Clark.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Chancey, and her three brothers; Ralph, Neal and Ed Clark.  Ann is survived by two daughters; Elizabeth “Betty” Marshick and husband...

Barbara Bernard

May 1, 2018

Barbara Bernard (nee Corsi) died peacefully after a short illness.  She will be missed by her daughter, Geraldine Jones Gaugler and her husband Gary Gaugler; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph, William, Gage, and Landon; her sister Joanne Haitmanek and husband Charlie and their sons, Chuck, Kevin, and Darren.

Barbara worked as a hostess in...

Rick Roman

May 1, 2018

Rick H. Roman, 63, of Floral City, FL died May 1, 2018 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Rick was born on July 1, 1954 in South Gate, CA, son of Richard and Shirley Roman.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Rick worked in road construction.  He moved to Floral City in 2004 from Los...

Marla Lukos

Apr 30, 2018

Marla Shepperd-Lukos passed away on April 30, 2018 in Beverly Hills, Florida after a long battle with cancer.  Marla was born on November 16, 1948 to Helen and Vernon Shepperd.  She is preceded in death by her mother Helen (Gwen), father Vernon, brother Doug and husband, Donald Lukos.  She is survived by her son, Jeff Zolkes, one sister, Kay...

Frederick Schnabele

Apr 28, 2018

Frederick A. Schnabele, 82, of Hernando, FL passed away on April 28, 2018 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Fred was born on May 3, 1935 in Silver Spring, MD, son of Frederick and Myrtle Schnabele.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps ending his military career as a Drill Instructor at Parris...

Larry Dubroy

Apr 25, 2018

Larry P. Dubroy, 68, of Dunnellon, Florida died on April 25, 2018 at Hospice of Citurs and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, Florida. No services are  scheduled at this time.

Jerry Childress

Apr 19, 2018

Jerry Madison Childress , 86, of Inverness, FL, died on April 19, 2018.  Jerry was born on September 11, 1931 in Hazel Park, MI, the son of Herbert and Erma Childress.  He served in the US Navy during the Korean War.  Jerry retired from the Pompano Beach Fire Department after 21 years of service.  He moved to...

Marilyn Zumpol

Apr 19, 2018

Marilyn E. Zumpol , 82, of Philadelphia, MS died on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the Neshoba Nursing Home & Hospital in Philadelphia,  MS. Marilyn was born on December 29, 1935 in Lindenhurst, LI New York, daughter of Joseph R. and Veronica Zumpol.   She moved to Inverness, FL in 1978 where she was a member of...

Susan Cavalieri

Apr 15, 2018

Susan Cavalieri , 62, of Citrus Springs, FL, died on April 15, 2018 in Ocala, FL.

She was born in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Purpera.  She was a homemaker. Susan  is survived by her husband Anthony Cavalieri, son Anthony Cavalieri, Jr., daughter Natalie Jo Gargano and her husband Adam and five...

Janet Curtis

Apr 1, 2018

Janet L. Curtis, 50, of Beverly Hills, FL died April 1, 2018 at her home.  She was born June 12, 1967 in Eatontown, NJ, daughter of Ochs and Shirley Berry.  Janet was a medical assistant.  She was a member of the Rock Crusher Church of God in Crystal River, FL.

Janet was preceded...