Obituaries
Willie James Parker, Jr.
Jun 11, 2023
WILLIE JAMES PARKER JR., AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS “SCOOTIE” AND “LIL WILLIE”, WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON JUNE 11, 2023 DUE TO AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. HE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 6, 1959, TO THELMA ADAMS ARCHIE AND THE LATE WILLIE JAMES PARKER SR. SCOOTIE EARNED HIS NICK NAME AS AN INFANT BECAUSE HE WOULD SLIDE IN A SITTING...
Joanne Spengler
Jun 5, 2023
Joanne Spengler, 82, of Inverness, Florida, formally of Raynham, Mass.passed away on June 5, 2023. She was born in Brockton, MA on December23, 1940, to the late Joseph and Dorothy Pacheco. She was raised inBridgewater along with her sisters.Joanne had many passions in life, which included quilting, sewing andtending to her garden. She enjoyed many kinds of arts and crafts...
Shirley J. Porter
May 26, 2023
Shirley June Porter, 86, of Lecanto, FL, went home to be with our Lord onMay 26, 2023. She was born in San Fernando, CA on December 24, 1936, tothe late Rudolph and Thelma Rockwell.
Shirley worked as a supervisor for the US Postal Service while living in DesMoines, IA. After relocating to Citrus County, FL in 1985 she continuedworking as...
Paul Robert Ottinger
May 20, 2023
Paul Ottinger, 76, died on May 20th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a short, fierce battle with cancer.
Paul Robert Ottinger was born on May 13, 1947. He grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Dorothy Ottinger and brother of Mary Ann Ottinger ( Washington State).
Paul was a man of many talents. During his high...
James Ruggiero
May 10, 2023
James Ruggiero, 80, of Hernando, FL, passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1943, to the late Paul and Carolyn Ruggiero. Mr. Ruggiero has lived in the area for 41 years. He was a business owner who previously owned Cash Register Works and at one time, Brooklyn Deli in Ocala. He enjoyed...
Shirley J. Eggleston
May 10, 2023
Shirley Jean Eggleston, 81, of Inverness FL, passed away on May 10, 2023. She was born in Albany, NY onOctober 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Mary and Edward Weingarden, Sr., she was a true inspirationwho touched the lives of those blessed to know her. She had a vivacious love of life, family, and music.She was a cherished wife,...
Dorothy M. White
May 9, 2023
Dorothy White, 91, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Crystal River. She was born on February 14, 1932 in Akron, Ohio.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, May 27, at 11940 N. Bearl Terrace, Dunnellon, FL.
Cremation by Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. www.heinzfh.com
Herman Fabiani
May 4, 2023
Herman (Armondo) Fabiani, 97, of Inverness, FL, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born in Melrose Park, IL on March 4, 1926, to the late Dominic and Maria (nee Pagliaroni) Fabiani.
Mr. Fabiani was a veteran of the US Army during World War II. He served as a Rifleman-Scout with the 63rd Infantry Division. He was engaged in...
George White, Jr.
Apr 29, 2023
George William White, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on April 29, 2023 in Ocala, Fl. He was bornFebruary 17, 1940 in Freeport, Maine to George and Evelyn White, Sr. He was the oldest of fivebrothers. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1958, where his popularity was only exceeded byhis sports ability, especially basketball. He was...
Mary C. Lay-King
Apr 27, 2023
Mary C. Lay-King, 82, of Inverness, FL, passed away at her daughter's home on April 27, 2023. Mary was born on May 15, 1940 in Grainger County, TN to the late William and Helen Wilmoth.
Survivors include her two daughters, Marie (Bradley) Williams and Mary (Jimmy) Knight both of Inverness, FL; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great...
Kurt Radtke
Apr 23, 2023
Kurt Radtke, age 82, of Hernando, Florida, formerly of ArlingtonHeights, Illinois, passes away at his home on April 23, 2023 aftera brief illness caused by leukemia.He was born in Germany on February 26, 1941 to LeonhardRadtke and Olga (Hoffmann) Radtke. He is preceded in death byhis parents and his sister Ingrid (Radtke) Kassulat. Kurt issurvived by his loving wife Karin...
John Esteves
Apr 17, 2023
John Esteves, 76, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 17, 2023. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on January 11, 1947 to the late Rafael and Avelina Esteves.
Mr. Esteves enjoyed fishing and watching the Tampa Bay Rays games. He was a veteran on the US Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Rose,...
Melissa Brown
Apr 6, 2023
Melissa Brown, 35, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 6, 2023. She was born in Boynton Beach, FL on March 26, 1988.
Melissa loved to watch football, go bowling, camping, fishing, traveling, self-modeling, and trips to the beach. She enjoyed family gatherings, her job, and spending time with her daughter McKayla. She is a beautiful woman with many friends...
Sam Altman
Apr 4, 2023
SAM ALTMANDecember 17, 1936 – April 4, 2023 Sam Altman passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023 at his home in Ocala, Florida. He was born on December 17, 1936 in New York, Kings County, New York to Morris and Anna (Samuels) Altman. Sam lived and worked for many years in the Los Angeles area of California. When he retired...
Stephen Spengler
Apr 2, 2023
Stephen J. Spengler, 80, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 2, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1942, in Ocheyedan, IA to the late Charles and Ione Spengler.
He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and his patriotism would continue throughout his entire life. He was a generous man and a respected banker who...
Robert Wayne Lane
Mar 23, 2023
Robert Wayne Lane, 51 of Bushnell, FL passed away on March 23, 2023.
Robert was born on March 30, 1971 to parents Arthur Robert Lane and Candace Lynn Read. We know they were both at those Gates waiting to welcome him home.
Robert was a painter by trade, but also did handyman services and carpeting. He had a kind soul...
Linda M. Leonardi
Mar 20, 2023
Linda M. Leonardi, age 72, of Inverness, Florida, passed away at home on March 20, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Manhattan, New York, to the late Marcellino and Mary Leonardi.
Linda leaves behind a brother, Tony Leonardi and his wife, Bertie; a niece, Michelle Pearsall; and cousins, Bobby Fucile, Johnny Fucile, and Marcella Perello.
"Linda Leo"...
Ronald Keith Abbe
Mar 19, 2023
Ronald K. Abbe, 87, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born in Hillman, MI on July 21, 1935 to the late Leon & Lillian (Nee Klein) Abbe. He has been a longtime resident of Inverness, FL where he enjoyed golf and other activities that allowed him to be outdoors. He was Catholic by faith.
Mr....
Kenneth W. Bouwense
Mar 9, 2023
Kenneth W. Bouwense passed away suddenly on March 9, 2023 in the home he shared with his mother Gayle A. Weltman.
Ken was born October 8, 1965 in Bayshore New York and lived his whole life in Medford New York until retiring and moving to Florida in September 2021.
Ken worked very hard and was admired by his...
Joseph S. Roderick
Mar 3, 2023
Joseph Scott Roderick, 59, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 3, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1964 in Brockton, MA, to Leslie and Helene Roderick.
He worked as a detail manager in the automobile industry.
He leaves behind his wife, Tami Roderick of Inverness, FL.
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