Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Trepanier
Mar 1, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Trepanier, 85, of Inverness, FL, passed on March 1, 2023. She was born in Westfield, MA on January 24, 1938, to the late William and Elizabeth Toupin.
Betty traveled the world with her late husband, Francis, while he was in the military. When it came to RVing, Betty went along for the ride. She was a member of...
Joseph P. Matt
Feb 26, 2023
Joseph Paul Matt
September 14, 1932 – February 26, 2023
“Joe” Joseph Paul Matt, 90, of Hernando, Florida, passed away at his home on February 26, 2023. Joe was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 14, 1932, to parents George and Johanna Matt. He attended St. Mary’s Parish and graduated from Chaminade Catholic High School where he maintained...
Michael S. Pasanen
Feb 21, 2023
Michael Scott Pasanen 12-20-1973 - 2-21-2023
Michael Scott Pasanen was born in Portland, Maine on December 20, 1973 to Normagene and Bryant Pasanen. He was the youngest of four siblings.
He passed away on February 21, 2023, at the age of 49.
Survivors include, his mother, Normagene Libby of Inverness; and two sisters, Laurie Wilson and Brenda Tibbetts of Standish,...
Lillian Matos
Feb 20, 2023
Lillian Ortega was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on January 29, 1947 to parents Alfonso Ortega and Modesta Ortega. She moved to Manhattan, New York at age 6 and attended and graduated from Commander JJ Shea Grammar School, Cathedral High School, and Hunter College with a Psychology/Sociology major. She was a devout Catholic and was very involved in St. Cecilia...
Emil "Sonny" Jaros, Jr.
Feb 18, 2023
Emil “Sonny” Jaros, Jr., 76, of Inverness, Florida, shared his first sunrise with Jesus on February 18, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 22, 1946, to the late Catherine and Emil Jaros, Sr.
Sonny was married to Tanya for over 50 years, she was his one and only for a lifetime. As a Christian man and member...
Josephine Guzman-Long
Feb 12, 2023
Josephine Guzman-Long, 77, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed on February 12, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends, while under the care of the Vitas Hospice team. She was born in Manhattan, New York on July 18, 1945, to the late Raymond and Celia Rivera.
Josephine enjoyed reading, sitting by her pool, playing Scrabble and being with her dog, Hollywood. ...
Constance Gracy
Feb 4, 2023
Constance Fulham Gracy, 92, of Inverness, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2023. Constance, “Connie”, was a much loved Mother, Grandmother, Wife, career educator and dear friend. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John Walter Gracy, and her eldest daughter, Elizabeth Brooks Osmond. She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Osmond Frankel,...
Rosella Payne
Jan 26, 2023
Rosella Payne was a God-fearing woman that loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully at her home in Lecanto, FL. She was 79 years old, born on August 22, 1943 in Portsmouth, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents Isaac and Evelyn Jordan, her husband of 60 years Ralph Payne, her sisters, Bertha Adrian,...
Timothy R. Bias
Jan 21, 2023
Timothy R. Bias, 63, of Floral City, FL passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Timothy was born in Charleston, WV to Harry and Ida Mae Bias on March 16, 1959. He was employed as an auto mechanic and lived in Floral City for more than 32 years. He was often tinkering with anything mechanical.
Survivors include his ex-wife,...
Eleanor C. Brown
Jan 19, 2023
Eleanor C. Brown, 93, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on January 19, 2023.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Brooksville, FL. Interment will follow...
James D.F. Cooper
Jan 19, 2023
James D.F. Cooper, 51, of Inverness, FL, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was a veteran of the US Navy. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 PM, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation www.heinzfh.com.
Ronald F. Collins
Jan 19, 2023
Ronald F. Collins, 89, of Inverness, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19th, 2023. Ronald was born in Bronx, New York to Thomas and Agnes Collins on September 12th, 1933. He was employed in the Telephone field for many years. Ronald served in the U.S. Navy and was a Catholic by Faith with membership with Knights of Columbus...
Dick M. Dusenbery
Jan 15, 2023
Dick Dusenbery passed away suddenly on January 15, 2023, after a tragic accident. Dick was born and raised in Miami, FL graduating from South Miami High School in 1974. Everyone Dick met has a personal story on how he went out of his way to help them. His heart, compassion, and willingness to help others was such an amazing character...
Janet M. Wood
Jan 4, 2023
Janet M. Wood, of Floral City, passed away on January 4, 2023.
A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 10:30 AM. Arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation www.heinzfh.com.
Richard J. Eggleston, Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
Richard J. Eggleston Sr., 83, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born in Glens Falls, New York, on April 23, 1939, son of the late William and Delta Eggleston.
Mr. Eggleston worked as an aircraft electrician for the US Army and retired after 21 years of service. He also spent time in the US Coast...
Kathleen Hoey
Dec 28, 2022
Kathleen (Moran) Hoey was a gentle, calm, loving woman with a smile that always reminded us that ‘it’s better to laugh than cry.’ She passed away peacefully at age 93 on December 28th, 2022 in Florida. Kathleen was born on August 8th, 1929 in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, and was raised there until the age of 18. She then immigrated...
Donna M. Marvin
Dec 20, 2022
Donna M. Marvin, 57, of Floral City, Florida, passed on December 20, 2022. She was born in Queens, NY on December 30, 1964, to William and Gloria McGarry.
She worked as a deputy clerk of the court at the county courthouse.
She is survived by her son, William Marvin; daughter, Erika Marvin; sister, Laura Pahler; grandchildren, Kaison Marvin, Alyssa Fleming and Mikey Fleming; as well as her granddog, Porter. Her ex husband and best friend Nelson Marvin. She will...
Joyce A. Ruggiero
Dec 19, 2022
Joyce A. Ruggiero, 75, of Hernando, Florida, passed on December 19, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 11, 1947, to Edward and Charlotte Madden.
She owned and operated a deli. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading and playing online games. She was known as being “funny and fabulous” and had a knack for making a...
Mary Ann Mission
Dec 19, 2022
Mary Ann Mission, 79, of Inverness, Florida, passed on December 19, 2022. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1942, to the late Albert and Antoinette Vitkauskas.
She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was a great cook and liked spending time with her family and her dog, Abby. Mary Ann had lived in Citrus County for 41 years...
Cuong Minh Nguyen
Dec 12, 2022
Cuong Minh Nguyen, 65, of Inverness, Florida, passed on December 12,2022. He was born in Rach Gia, Vietnam, on March 26, 1957, son of the lateBac Van and Hong Thi Nguyen.Mr. Nguyen came to America in 1976. He worked in the oil field industry asa sand blaster and painter; as a fisherman; and at one time owned andoperated his own...
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