Obituaries

May 9, 2024

Eric Walter Hahn, PhD, 91– Our father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, dear friend, and respected cancer research scientist Dr. Eric Walter Hahn died May 9, 2024 in Inverness, Florida. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 1, 1932, to Erich and Sarah (nee Feustel) Hahn. Eric was raised in Queens, NY, graduating from Richmond Hill High School in 1950. In 1954,...

Apr 12, 2024

Paul Baker Thomas Jr “Paul”, 97, of Hernando, FL passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Grand Living Citrus Hills.  Born on April 19, 1926 in Baltimore, MD,  Paul was an accomplished man, serving his country during World War II in the Navy, attending John Hopkins University as an undergraduate student and receiving a post graduate degree from Harvard...

Apr 11, 2024

Catherine Moore, 93, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales, on November 18, 1930, to the late Humphrey and Mary Jones. She worked as the head of housekeeping at a medical hospital. She was Catholic by faith and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.She was preceded in death...

Apr 8, 2024

Frank L. Hamlin, 93, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on April 8, 2024. He was born in Wheeling, WV, on October 5, 1930 to the late Sherman Douglas Hamlin and Alice Leah Crocker Hamlin. He was the 7th of 13 children, he often referred to himself as the meat of the family sandwich.At age 10, he moved from West...

Apr 2, 2024

Richard Dunbar, 72, left us on April 2, 2024. Originally from Green Tree Borough (Pittsburgh, PA) was a graduate of Keystone Oaks High School, and Penn State University. He was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. Rick spent the last 9 years living in Hernando, FL. He leaves behind a brother Jack Bruce Dunbar (Carol), a sister Diane Dunbar,...

Mar 17, 2024

George F. “Gerry” Brunk, Jr., 83, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 17, 2024. He was born in Fentress, VA, on October 29, 1940, to the late George Sr. and Pauline Brunk.



Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Patricia; son, Bruce Brunk and his wife Michelle; daughter, Dawn Wing and her husband David; sisters, Irene Huja and her husband...

Mar 10, 2024

John Edward “Ed” YoungbloodSept. 28, 1943-March 10, 2024John Edward (Ed) Youngblood, 80, of Inverness FL, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, peacefully at VITAS Hospice house with his partner of 12 years, Deborah Selsavage, by his side.John Edward (Ed) Youngblood was born in Muskogee, OK on September 28, 1943; the second Son of Wayne and Ruth Elizabeth Youngblood, who...

Mar 9, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

Michael J. Skoglund, 77, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 4, 2024. He was born in Springfield, MA, on November 9, 1946, to the late Robert and Mary Skoglund.

He worked as a firefighter.  Mr. Skoglund was a US Marine Veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary.

Survivors include his...

Feb 26, 2024

HASS, ARTHUR JOHN, 101,Brooksville, Florida, passed peacefully on February 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Arthur and Elsie (NEE Strebelow) Hass on February 15, 1923. Mr. Hass was a Lutheran by faith and was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European Theater. 



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Feb 16, 2024

Mary C. Petersen, 87, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away on February 16, 2024.  She was born on November 24, 1936 in Ames, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Laurel Ridge Recreation Center in Beverly Hills. www.heinzfh.com.

Feb 16, 2024

Bruce Edmund Hammett

February 18, 1940 — February 16, 2024

Homosassa, FL

Bruce Edmund Hammett of Homosassa Springs passed away on February 16th, 2024 at the age

of 83. He is survived by his daughter Samantha (wife to Tim McCaul) of Easton, Massachusetts;

son Nicholas of Homosassa Springs and granddaughters Sydney and Stella.

Bruce was born on February 18, 1940 in Preston (Melbourne) Victoria Australia to...

Feb 16, 2024

Shauna Carpenter, 23, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born in Inverness, FL, on March 10, 2000, to Shawn and Angel Carpenter.

She loved dancing, music, and photography.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and cousin, aka best friend, Mercedeze Hummel.

Survivors include her father, Shawn...

Feb 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Teresa Paige

Teresa Paige, age 59, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. Born in Oklahoma, she found her true home in the mountains of North Carolina, even though she spent a significant portion of her life in Florida. Her vibrant spirit and infectious laughter touched the lives of all who knew her.

Teresa's life was a beautiful...

Feb 8, 2024

David Locascio, of Crystal River, passed away on February 8th at the age of 85. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 60 years, as well as sons David Jr, of Lynchburg, Virginia (husband to Dianne) and Timothy, of Osterville, Massachusetts (husband to Stacey). Their sons and daughters-in-law have blessed David and Linda with five grandchildren; Bryan, Paul, Andrew,...

Feb 7, 2024

Frances M. Quillen, age 82, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on February 7, 2024 in Ocala, FL.  She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 22, 1941.

Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. www.heinzfh.com

Feb 6, 2024

June Dreger-Parsons, 89, of Inverness, FL, passed away February 6, 2024. She was a wonderful, loving person and will be greatly missed. June was born in Cleveland, OH, on February 7, 1934, and moved to St.Petersburg, FL with her husband, Ray, and two small children in 1956. In 1990 June and Ray retired to Inverness.

 She was an active member of...

Feb 6, 2024

David Samuel Blair, 79 of Hernando, passed away on February 6th , 2024, under the loving care of his family. David was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late William and Marjorie Blair. After attending Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania, David married Carole Mary Sabol.

David began his professional career as a laborer on the Pennsylvania Railroad System. David retired at...

Feb 4, 2024

Mary Ann Irwin, age 87, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Lecanto, FL.  She was born on October 26, 1936 in Woodside, NY, the daughter of the late John and Anna Murphy.

She worked as a secretary for the New York State government.  After relocating to Florida from Long Island, NY in 1995, she became a...

Feb 3, 2024

Lois A. Collins, 93, of Inverness, FL, passed away on February 3, 2024. She was born in Waterbury, CT, on July 5, 1930, to the late Paul and Rosaline Wollenberg.

She was a graduate of St. Frances School of Nursing and worked as a school nurse at Irving A. Robbins Junior High School.  After relocating to Citrus County, FL, she became...