Obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

Eileen E. Bolognesi, 88, of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 14, 2022. She was born to the late John and Caroline Snell on July 2, 1934, in Queens, NY.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael P. Bolognesi Sr.  Survivors include her son, Michael P. Bolognesi Jr; daughter, Mary Beth Bolognesi; grandchildren, Jennifer Ficara,...

Sep 13, 2022

John C. Lanoue, known as “handsome John”, 83, of Lecanto, FL passed away on Sept 13th, 2022 in the loving care at the Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto. Born Sept 26, 1938, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to parents Rosaire (57) and Gertrude (90) Lanoue.   John was just 13 days shy of his 84th birthday.

John came to retire in...

Sep 10, 2022

Richard E. Groth Sr., 61, of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 10, 2022.  He was born on December 9, 1960 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Howard and Jeanette Groth.

Richard was married to his wife Kay Groth for forty years and together they raised their family of five children. He was a devoted Husband, a loving Father, and an amazing Poppy. Richard enjoyed...

Sep 9, 2022

Janelle Lynn Luke, 64, of Lecanto, FL, passed away on September 9, 2022. Janelle was born to Donald and Sherrill Luke on August 27, 1958, in Saginaw, MI.

Her hobbies included bowling, dancing, singing and coloring.  She belonged to The Salvation Army.  She loved going to church and playing the tambourine.

Janelle was preceded in...

Sep 7, 2022

SHERRY HENDERSON

Sherry sadly passed away on September 7, 2022, at the age of 73 after a long illness. She went peacefully with the caring people at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL by her side.

Sherry was born in PA.; however, she lived her life in FL. She was a free spirit and lived her...

Sep 3, 2022

Marie Julia Hicks, 90 years old, passed peacefully from this life on September 3, 2022, with her husband, Harold Hicks and her loving daughters by her side.  Marie was born April 24, 1932 to the late Lester and Marie (nee Lucas) Chaney in Chicago, Illinois, was Catholic by faith and the oldest of three siblings.

In her...

Sep 2, 2022

Ann Manganelli, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at home in Inverness, Florida after a brief illness.  She died on Friday, September 2, 2022.  She was 102 years old.

Ann was born on August 17, 1920, in Mount Vernon, NY.  Her parents were Vincenzo and Thomasina (Isola) Mollicone.  She was predeceased by nine of her siblings. ...

Aug 28, 2022

Skip Batton, 73, of Inverness, FL, passed away on August 28, 2022.  He was born in 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL to John and Evelyn Batton.

Skip was the successful owner of Burch Automotive in St. Pete from 1968-2002. He relocated his shop to Hernando in 2002 until he recently retired after 54 years in business. He enjoyed...

Aug 15, 2022

Narrde "Kathy" Bogashewicz, passed away on August 15, 2022.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.

Jul 31, 2022

Marie Wheeler, 85, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 31, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Henry and Lillian Nodar.

Marie served in the US Marine Corps, where she met her husband, Virgil Wheeler.  They married and had four children, Kurt J. Wheeler, Raymond H. Wheeler,...

Jul 24, 2022

Loreita M. Pecovish, age 75, of Hernando, FL, passed away on July 24, 2022 in Lecanto, FL.  She was born on September 20, 1946, in Charleston, WV.

Jul 21, 2022

JOSEPH GRIMAUDO 1931 – 2022 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a...

Jul 19, 2022

Florence Russo, 93, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 17, 2022.  She was born on June 8, 1929 in Brisbin, PA.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Russo will be held at 12:00 on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness.  The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00AM.  Following the service, Florence will...

Jul 17, 2022

Diane Mangona Batton, went to her Heavenly Home on July 17, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was born on January 24, 1943 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony Mangona and Rose Capone Mangona. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Danny G. Batton of Hernando, FL; daughters, Carla Marie Renfrow...

Jul 3, 2022

Between the months of July and August 2022, Daniel Ray Scheffel of Crystal River, Florida passed away at the age of 58.

Daniel was born to Frederick Scheffel and June Rae Blankenship in 1964. He was the brother of Frederick, David, Kenny, and Doreen Scheffel. As a young child, Daniel was the typical American boy. He loved all things baseball and...

Jun 29, 2022

Stanley J. Stryjewski, 89, of Floral City, FL, passed away on June 29, 2022, (just after arriving in hospice in Lecanto, FL).  He was born on January 4, 1933, in Chicago, IL, third son of the late John and Lillian Stryjewski.

Stan was a career veteran of the US Army Security Agency (ASA), serving in Germany after...

Jun 28, 2022

Letizia Barbara Brugnano (Pisani-Massamormile) was a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend. She left this world too soon on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at age 81. Letizia was born on February 9, 1941 in Naples, Italy. She was preceded in death by her father, Adriano; her mother, Eleonora; and her five brothers, Vinicio, Sergio, Ezio, Roberto, and William. She...

Jun 28, 2022

Catherine G. Miller passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

Cathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed fishing, knitting, and playing the accordion.  Her favorite activity was being with her family.  Everyone who knew her loved her.  She had a contagious smile.  She will be greatly missed by her family...

Jun 25, 2022

Stanley. Elvira Margaret, 87, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto. Elvira was born in Berlin Germany in 1934. She was the only daughter of Heinrich and Margaret Stadelhofer. She came to the United States to marry her Army sweetheart, Joseph Stanley, and resided in Wisconsin before moving to Florida. They...

Jun 25, 2022

Elvira Stanley, 87, of Inverness, FL, passed away on June 25, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.

Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL.  www.heinzfh.com