Obituaries

Allene Houston

May 21, 2017

Allene T. Houston, 87, of Homosassa, FL died May 21, 2017 at Sugarmill Manor assisted living facility in Homosassa, Fl. Private cremation arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Sheridan Alsip

May 17, 2017

Sheridan Hamilton Alsip departed this world on May 17, 2017 in Inverness, FL. The oldest of three children, Sheridan was born on September 24, 1939 to Edward L. Hamilton and Alma Corbett. Sheridan, also known as Sheri attended Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma. A college friend introduced to the love of her life, Dale and soon...

Roland Harrison Jr.

May 14, 2017

Roland F. Harrison, Jr., 66, of Hernando FL died May 14, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Private arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.  heinzfh.com

Robert Belknap

May 10, 2017

Robert J Belknap,58 of Homosassa, FL died May 10, 2017 at his residence. Private Cremation Sservices.

Andrew Mulligan

May 6, 2017

Andrew John Mulligan , age 51, of Inverness, FL died May 6, 2017 at Tampa General Hospital.  Andrew was born on December 20, 1965 in Torrington, CT, son of Edward and Patricia Mulligan.  He received Master’s Degrees in both Accounting and International Business.  Andrew was an accountant, but his love was teaching in Shenzen, China.  He was...

Jacqueline Cavanagh

May 4, 2017

Jacqueline Cavanagh,83, a long-time resident of Hernando, passed on Thursday the 4th of May under the loving care of Hospice of Citrus and her family.

Born June 29, 1933 in Bloomfield, NJ, the daughter of Nelson and Mary Jacobus. Jackie was an active member of her community. Serving for years as both a...

Donald Blackburn

May 4, 2017

Donald Waldo Blackburn , age 82, of Inverness, FL died May 4, 2017 at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala FL. Donald was born May 16, 1934 in Cranston, Rhode Island the son of Ralph and Emma Blackburn. Don was a US Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Boxer during the Korean War. He graduated from University...

Jimmy Roman

May 2, 2017

Jimmy T. Roman, 73, of Lecanto, FL died May 2, 2017 at his home.  Memorial services for Mr. Roman will be held at 12:00 noon with friends arriving at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.  heinzfh.com

Ralph Greco, Sr.

Apr 30, 2017

Ralph A. Greco, Sr., 86, of Inverness, FL died April 30, 2017 at Citrus Health and Rehab Center in Inverness, FL.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.  heinzfh.com

Irving Taylor

Apr 29, 2017

Irving R. Taylor , age 87, passed away on April 28, 2017.  Born on October 18, 1929 in Cohoes, NY, he was the son of Lloyd and Florence (McLean) Taylor.

Well known for his great sense of humor and sense of adventure, Irv lived life to the fullest.  A NYS Stock Car Assoc. Hall of...

Betty Cross

Apr 29, 2017

Betty J. Cross, 89, of Hernando, FL died on April 29, 2017 at Avante at Inverness.  Betty was born on November 28, 1927 in Detroit, MI, daughter of George and Pearl Heinz.  Survivors include husband, Donald J. Cross of Hernando, FL; son, James H. Cross, II, and wife Sharon of Inverness, FL; and eight grandchildren.  Inurnment will take place...

Macheta Randolph

Apr 28, 2017

Macheta Mae Randolph, 75, of Inverness, FL died April 28, 2017 at Avante at Inverness in Inverness, FL.  Funeral services for Mrs. Randolph will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of services.  Burial will follow at Pine Hill...

Ellen Shutkulis

Apr 25, 2017

Ellen M. Shutkulis, 89, of Inverness, FL died April 25, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the hour of service.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.  heinzfh.com

Rodney Caldwell

Apr 23, 2017

Rodney J. Caldwell , 52, of Floral City, FL died on April 23, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family.  Rodney was born on April 2, 1965 in Portland, IN, son of Dale Caldwell and Gladys Younger.  He was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy, serving our country.  Rodney moved...

Richard Schaw

Apr 22, 2017

Richard “Ricky” Schaw, born November 12, 1958, lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 22, 2017.  Rick was known by his many friends for his awesome culinary skills and abilities, as well as his generosity with feeding all of the members of the neighborhood!  Rick moved from Long Island, NY, to Temple Terrace, FL, as a young...

Hugh Leon

Apr 19, 2017

Hugh L. Leon, 70, of Inverness, FL died April 19, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane Leon. Private cremation arrangements.

Ramon Raymond Coimbre

Apr 18, 2017

Ramon Enrique 'Raymond' Coimbre Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on May 24th, 1942, went to be with our Lord April 18th, 2017 in the care of his loving family and Hospice of Citrus County. Raymond moved to Inverness in 1997 after his retirement as a Teamster in New York. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church of...

Veleria Sims

Apr 17, 2017

Veleria “Jean” Sims, 71, of Inverness, FL died on Monday April 17th, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL. Veleria Jean was born on August 3rd, 1945 in Cross City, FL, daughter of Johnnie and Zadie Holden. She moved to Inverness in 1972 from Orlando, FL. Veleria Jean was a member...

George Hellmer

Apr 17, 2017

George A. Hellmer , 89, of Inverness, FL died on April 17, 2017 at Citrus Health and Rehab Center in Inverness, FL.  George was born on February 1, 1928 in Bellmore, NY, son of Fred and Jennie Hellmer.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII and Army National Guard.  George retired as a...

Robert Welsh

Apr 17, 2017

Robert A. Welsh, 85, of Inverness, FL died April 17, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL A Memorial Service will be held on May 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills, FL