Obituaries

Georgiana Fitch

Nov 19, 2017

Georgiana H. Fitch, 76, of Inverness, FL died on November 19, 2017 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL.  Georgiana was born on January 23, 1941 in Chicago, IL, daughter of John and Georgiana Hernandez.  She was the owner of Pack-A-Parcel in Madeira Beach, FL.  Georgiana moved to Inverness in 2005 from Largo, FL.

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Timothy Donovan

Nov 16, 2017

Timothy E. Donovan, Sr., 90, of Inverness, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Timothy was born February 28, 1927 in New Haven, CT, son of Dennis and Doris Donovan.  He served in the US Navy during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 1967.  Tim and his wife Betty...

Pauline Sarver

Nov 15, 2017

Pauline Sarver, 74, of Inverness, FL died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.  Pauline was born on February 9, 1943 in Quincy, MA, daughter of Bruce and Charlotte Smith.  She moved to Inverness in 1987 from Largo, FL.  Pauline loved her trips to Hardrock and Biloxi.

Mrs. Sarver is survived...

Francis Trepanier

Nov 15, 2017

Francis J. Trepanier, 79, of Inverness, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, FL.  Francis was born on February 3, 1938 in La Crosse, WI, son of Phillip and Ruby Trepanier.  He was a 21 year veteran of the US Air Force, serving three tours in...

Russell Reid

Nov 12, 2017

Russell B. Reid, 94 formerly of Kansas City, KS died on November 12, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Citrus County in Lecanto, FL.  Russell was born on October 2, 1923 in West Frankfort, IL, son of Benjamin and Ruby Reid.  He served in the US Army during WWII.  Russell was a District Supervisor for...

Ellen Elder

Nov 8, 2017

Ellen Elder , 76 of Inverness, FL passed away on November 8, 2017 at Avante at Inverness.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.  Friends may gather at 9:00 a.m. at the Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL to join the funeral procession.  Heinzfh.com...

Clarence Robinson

Nov 4, 2017

Clarence S. Robinson , 79, of Hernando, FL passed away on November 4, 2017 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Private services arranged with Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL. heinzfh.com

Horst Hlawaty

Nov 4, 2017

Horst Hlawaty, 76, of Hernando, FL died on November 4, 2017 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL with his wife and son by his side.  Horst was born on March 27, 1941in Pabianice, Germany, son of Josef and Bertha Hlawaty.  Horst was a veteran of the US Navy serving on the USS Spinnax...

Maria Ferraro

Nov 3, 2017

Maria Pia Ferraro, 79, of Citrus Springs, Florida went to be with The Lord on Friday, November 3, 2017 at her home.  Pia was born on November 9, 1937 in Canicatti, Italy, daughter of Salvatore and Josephine Bordonaro.  She and her husband were owners of Ferraro Bakery in Long Island, NY.  Pia moved to Citrus Springs in 2007...

Terrance Went

Nov 2, 2017

Terrance M. Went, 77, of Floral City, Florida, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, Constantine and Sturgis, Michigan, passed away at home November 2, 2017.  Terry was born in Mishawaka, Indiana to, the late John Sr. & Valeria Went on April 11, 1940.

Terry graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1958.  He married Sandra (Yantzi) in...

Pat Perrone

Nov 2, 2017

Pat R. Perrone, 85, of Lecanto, FL died on November 2, 2017.  Pat was born on June 25, 1932 in Naples, Italy, son of Ciro and Grazia Perrone.  He was a retired New York City Firefighter.  Pat moved to Lecanto in 1984 from Long Island, NY.  He was catholic.

Mr. Perrone was preceded...

Marlene McCullough

Oct 31, 2017

Marlene A. McCullough, 82, of Lecanto, FL died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Brookdale in Lecanto, FL.  Marlene was born on July 28, 1935 in St. Louis, MO.   She was retired from Pinellas County Schools as a Transportation Coordinator.  She moved to Lecanto in 2016 from St. Petersburg, FL.  She is preceded in death by...

Barbara Brown

Oct 30, 2017

Barbara Jean Brown , 78 of Inverness, FL passed away on October 30, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.  A Memorial Service for Mrs. Brown will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 638 S. Eden Gardens Avenue, Inverness, FL  34450.  Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. heinzfh.com

Karen Seymour

Oct 30, 2017

Karen H. Lande Seymour, 65, of Inverness, died on October 30, 2017 at her home.  Karen was born on May 24, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Casimir and Helen Wyka.  She moved to Inverness in 1980 from Bayville, Long Island, NY.  Karen and her husband Ray were together for 27 years.  They were owners of...

Judith Viola

Oct 28, 2017

Judith C. Viola, 72, of Lecanto, Florida went to be with The Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017 after an extended illness at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Born July 3, 1945 in Ashtabula, OH to Arnold and Beatrice Nelson, she was known by “Judy” to friends and family.  Judy’s vibrant sense of humor brought laughter and...

Norman Lavertu

Oct 27, 2017

Norman J. Lavertu Sr. , 82, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away October 27, 2017. He was born August 16, 1935 in Wallagrass, Maine to Romeo and Adeline Lavertu.

He moved to the area 17 years ago from Bristol, Connecticut. He was retired and spent his days working around the house, helping family members and friends....

Alfred Soffe

Oct 25, 2017

Alfred J. Soffe, 84, of Inverness, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family.  Alfred was born on March 22, 1933 in Hicksville, Long Island, NY, son of Enos and Helen Soffe.  He was a veteran of the US Airforce.  Alfred worked as a clerk for the U.S....

Lawrence "Larry" Priola

Oct 25, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” A. Priola, 72, of Hernando, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.  Larry was born on October 9, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Lawrence and Marion Priola.  He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving as a radio communications specialist during Vietnam and the Cuban...

Gregory Griffin, II

Oct 24, 2017

Gregory T. Griffin, II, 29, of Inverness, FL died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Ocala Regional Medical Center.  Gregory was born on October 22, 1988 in Inverness, FL, son of Kimberly Miner and Gregory Griffin.  He was a member of the Citrus High graduating class of 2007.  Gregory was a chef at local dining establishments,...

Dolores Hernandez

Oct 21, 2017

Dolores Virgina Hernandez, 92, of Lecanto, FL passed away on October 21, 2017.  Dolores was born on April 3, 1925 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, daughter of Jose and Maria Hernandez. Dolores moved from Puerto Rico to New York City in 1952, where is worked as a forewoman, in the textile industry for over 20 years.  She...