Obituaries

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

William West

Apr 16, 2017

William E. West , 78, of Toledo, OH died on April 16, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  William was born on October 8, 1938 in Adams County, OH, son of Thomas and Hazel West.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea.  Mr. West was a police officer for the Toledo...

Lynne Dobson

Apr 15, 2017

Lynne Diane Dobson, 66, of Inverness, FL died April 15, 2017 at her residence under the loving care of her family. Lynne was born May 8, 1950 in Cambridge, MA the daughter of Charles and Betty Morgan.She was an LPN. Lynne moved to Inverness, FL in 1989 from NH. She is survived by four children, Disiree Anaskevich of Albequere,NM,...

Larry Fast II

Apr 7, 2017

Larry W. Fast, 35, of Homosassa, FL died April 7, 2017 at his residence. Larry was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 5, 1981 the son of Larry and Diana Fast. He worked on boats at several area marinas. He is survived by his wife, Amanda and two children; Lyla and Larry III. A private family Memorial service will take...

Pedro Cruz

Apr 6, 2017

Pedro De Jesus Cruz, 98 of Inverness, FL died April 6, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL.

Visiting hours will be held from 12 noon to 3 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2017.  Funeral Services for Mr. Cruz will be at 10am on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL....

John Bradshaw

Apr 4, 2017

John E. Bradshaw, 55 of Inverness, FL died April 4, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL. A Memorial Service for John will held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lecanto, FL on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 11AM.