Obituaries
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...
Gabriel Hambrick
Dec 4, 2022
We are devastated to announce the passing of our son, Gabriel LeeHambrick, 23, of Inverness, Florida, on December 4, 2022. He was born inLakeland, FL on June 26, 1999, to Richard S. Hambrick and MalinaL.Williams. He was always an energetic child with an endless curiosity.
He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He valued time spentwith his son...
Monica S. Soreghy
Dec 3, 2022
Monica S. Soreghy, 84, of Hernando, Florida, passed on December 3, 2022. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 3, 1938, to the late Andrew and Anna Mientkiewicz.
She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed swimming and exercising and took part in Wildlife and Conservation efforts.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Brown (Thomas), Michael Beckman (Edna), and...
Cynthia Winters
Nov 29, 2022
Cynthia Ann Winters, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 29 th , 2022. Cindywas born on June 4 th , 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan. Cindy worked for Great LakesRubber in Wixom Michigan for 18 years before moving to Tennessee where sheretired from Whirlpool in 2020. Cindy moved to Iverness, Florida in March of2022. Cindy loved her dogs and enjoyed country...
Alan K. Bock
Nov 24, 2022
ALAN K. BOCK
Jan. 24, 1941 - Nov. 24, 2022
Alan K. Bock, 81, of Citrus Hills, Inverness, Florida, passed away on “Thanksgiving Day”, Nov. 24, 2022.
He was born in Chicago, IL on Jan. 24, 1941; son of the late Stanley D. Bock and Lilian (Kielchinski) Bock.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son...
Robert Joseph Landini
Nov 23, 2022
Robert Landini of Inverness, FL, 75, passed on November 23, 2022.
Robert (Bob) was born to Julius and Mary Ann (nee Maly) on December 21, 1946, in Detroit, MI. After high school, he became a machine repairman apprentice and journeyman. He worked 30 years for Ford Motor Company. Bob had a love for cars and racing. In his younger...
Bernard F. Pisani
Nov 17, 2022
Bernard F. Pisani, 67, of Inverness, FL passed away on November 17, 2022. He was born in Hoboken, NJ on April 10, 1955, to Bernard Sr. and Catherine Pisani.
Bernard worked as a registered nurse. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Survivors include his wife, Judith; daughter, Angela; brothers, James and Michael; as well as two grandchildren and...
Edwin J. Hedberg
Nov 16, 2022
Edwin Hedberg of Lecanto, September 4, 1945 – November 16, 2022.
Edwin (Ed) was born to Oscar and Marion Hedberg in Olean, New York. He attended school in Olean until he graduated from Olean High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he served until 1968. After leaving the service he returned to Olean where he worked and...
Richard Douglas Gifford
Oct 31, 2022
Gifford, Richard Douglas, 72, of Inverness, Florida passed on October 31, 2022. He was born to the late George and Bertha (Nee Gibbs) Gifford in Ft. Worth, Texas on January 28, 1950. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before completing his service. Upon his release, he worked...