Obituaries

Daniel McGeary

Daniel McGeary

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel McGeary, 70, of Inverness, FL, passed away on October 15, 2024. He was born in Bellwood, PA, on February 9, 1954, to the late James Melvin McGeary and Lillian Gault.

Daniel was a US Marine Corps veteran. He was a family man who dedicated his life to his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He loved traveling, was an avid movie...

Robert F. Collins

Robert F. Collins

Oct 1, 2024

Robert F. Collins, Jr., 87, of Hernando, Florida, formerly of Peabody and Attleboro, MA died Tuesday October 1, 2024 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice Care in Lecanto, Florida. He was the husband of Patricia E. (Heroux) Collins.

He was born in Norwood, MA, and raised in Westwood, MA. He was the son of Robert F. and Beatrice I. (Roach) Collins. He was...

Aurelia Gonzalez

Aurelia Gonzalez

Oct 1, 2024

Aurelia Gonzalez, 97, of Inverness, passed away on October 1st, 2024. Aurelia was born in Puerto Rico on December 2nd, 1926. 

Services will be held at Heinz Funeral Home, 2507 Highway 44 W, Inverness on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 10AM to 1PM. Aurelia's burial will follow at 1:30PM at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Inverness. 

Elizabeth A. Bedford

Elizabeth A. Bedford

Sep 26, 2024

Elizabeth Bedford, 79, of Hernando, FL, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born in Medina, NY, on June 22, 1945, to the late John and Evelyn Leffler.

She worked as a short order cook. She was a member of First Lutheran Church. Her hobbies included visiting family and camping. She enjoyed her grandkids. She was Lutheran by faith. She...

Lois Sandra Jernberg

Lois Sandra Jernberg

Sep 20, 2024

Lois Sandra Jernberg, age 88, of Beverly Hills, FL passed away September 20, 2024 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Chippewa, PA to the late Curtis and Margaret Young Reed.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Arthur C. Jernberg and her grandson Tyler Smolen.

She is survived by her three daughters...

Virginia M. Nicolino

Virginia M. Nicolino

Sep 5, 2024

Virginia M. (Baldwin) NicolinoNovember 16, 1931 - September 5, 2024Virginia answered to many names. Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Ginny, GinGin and, when her children were small, Buella. "I’m so tired of hearing Mom, call me something else. Call me Buella!”. Ginny was forced at thirty-nine to raise five children alone after the death of her husband. And, that she did.She...

Jack R. Jacobs

Jack R. Jacobs

Sep 3, 2024

Jack R. Jacobs, 83, of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 3, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness. Prior to the Mass, a Viewing will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. 

Survivors include his wife...

Jeanne Kirkman

Jeanne Kirkman

Aug 18, 2024

Jeanne M. Kirkman, 80, of Inverness, passed away on August 18, 2024. 

Thanks to Deborah Allies inspiration, I’ve written my own obituary - What’s important to me, Jeanne Kirkman. I was born in Jamaica, NY, the first of four children to John Donald and Ellen (Queck) Broesler in November of 1943 during WWII. My father, (a lifelong plumber), insisted I got...

Lloyd M. Abel

Lloyd M. Abel

Aug 13, 2024

Lloyd M. Abel, 85, passed away on August 13, 2024.  He was born on May 21, 1939 in Lincoln Manchester, Jamaica.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Abel will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, with a Visitation beginning one hour prior. 

He will be laid to rest at Rolling Hills Cemetery...

Ruth Resare Phalen

Ruth Resare Phalen

Aug 10, 2024

Ruth Resare Phalen died peacefully at her home in Lecanto, FL at Brentwood Retirement Community, on August 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Ruth was born on November 2,1929 in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a long, happy 94 years.

Ruth attended Purdue University and The Art Institute of Chicago, where she met Melvin Ostlund. They married and moved to Fort Lauderdale,...

Joan D. Gilmer

Joan D. Gilmer

Aug 4, 2024

Joan Doris (Vanik) Gilmer of Inverness, FL, was taken up in Glory to Heaven on August 4th, 2024, at 9:27am. She was 90 years old.

Joan was born at Bay Shore Hospital NY on February 3rd, 1934, to parents Mary and William Vanik rip (WWI). Siblings Gladys Vanik Drywa rip and Bill Vanik rip (WWII). Raised on the JP Morgan estate...

Nathan A. James, Jr.

Nathan A. James, Jr.

Aug 4, 2024

James, Jr., Nathan Andrew, 26, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Inverness, FL. A native of Clearwater, Florida, Nathan grew up in the Citrus County area. He was strong willed and hard headed. Nathan was most himself when being surrounded by his daughter, his parents, siblings and friends. Some of his favorite things to enjoy included fishing with family,...

Darlene Guajardo

Darlene Guajardo

Aug 1, 2024

Darlene Guajardo, 69, of Inverness, passed away on August 1, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 11, 1954, to Clifford and Maybelle Foos. 

She enjoyed dancing, vacations, and going out to dinner. She loved her family and Elvis Presley.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Misael Guajardo; sons, Tom Gibson and his wife Lacey, Brian Gibson and his wife...

June Beverly Scheer

June Beverly Scheer

Jul 17, 2024

June Beverly Scheer, 100, affectionately known as Nana June to her friends, family, and

Uber drivers, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. Born on

February 4, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, June’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter,

and enduring friendships.

June was a cherished daughter of the late Philip and Minerva Kramer. June’s heart

found its match when she...

Arthur E. Frank

Arthur E. Frank

Jul 12, 2024

Arthur E. Frank, 82, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 12, 2024.  He was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 1, 1941 to the late William and Margaret Frank.

He was a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Frank; sons, William Frank and his wife Cathy, Robert Frank and his wife Cheryl, and, Mark Frank and...

Linda Lenard

Linda Lenard

Jul 11, 2024

Linda R. Lenard passed away Thursday July 11 th , 2024 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born on January 2, 1952 in Tampa, Fl to the late Donald and Gwen Suchan.

She graduated from Plant High School and later moved to Palo Alto, California. She

moved to Inverness in 1999 to be close to her family. She was a server at

Stumpknockers for...

Tina J. Cope

Tina J. Cope

Jul 4, 2024

Tina Joann Cope, 64, Hernando, passed away at her home while

surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania

on April 13, 1960. She enjoyed cruises, fishing, computer games, and

puzzles.

Tina is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Jim Cope; her son

Bryan Cope and his wife Blaire; her grandson Elijah Cope; her mother

Deloris Walters; and 3 brothers: Jimmy,...

Doris Berkshire

Doris Berkshire

Jun 27, 2024

Doris L. Berkshire, 96, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on June 27, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, with the a gathering at Heinz Funeral Home beginning at 9:30 AM. www.heinzfh.com.

John P. Plevell

John P. Plevell

Jun 20, 2024

John P. Plevell, 64, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away in Lecanto on June 20, 2024. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, on August 17, 1959, to the late Adolph and Dorothy Plevell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Johnston.

John began his career in Law Enforcement in October of 1978. After being hired by the...

Linda Landgren

Linda Landgren

Jun 10, 2024

Linda Landgren, 67, of Inverness, FL, passed away on June 10, 2024. She was born in Plant City, FL, on June 19, 1956, to the late Albert and Johnnie Lou Landgren.

She spent her time raising her family. Her hobbies included travelling, watching movies and TV.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  

Linda was preceded in death by her parents;...