Obituaries
Melissa Brown
Apr 6, 2023
Melissa Brown, 35, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 6, 2023. She was born in Boynton Beach, FL on March 26, 1988.
Melissa loved to watch football, go bowling, camping, fishing, traveling, self-modeling, and trips to the beach. She enjoyed family gatherings, her job, and spending time with her daughter McKayla. She is a beautiful woman with many friends...
Sam Altman
Apr 4, 2023
SAM ALTMANDecember 17, 1936 – April 4, 2023 Sam Altman passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023 at his home in Ocala, Florida. He was born on December 17, 1936 in New York, Kings County, New York to Morris and Anna (Samuels) Altman. Sam lived and worked for many years in the Los Angeles area of California. When he retired...
Stephen Spengler
Apr 2, 2023
Stephen J. Spengler, 80, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 2, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1942, in Ocheyedan, IA to the late Charles and Ione Spengler.
He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and his patriotism would continue throughout his entire life. He was a generous man and a respected banker who...
Robert Wayne Lane
Mar 23, 2023
Robert Wayne Lane, 51 of Bushnell, FL passed away on March 23, 2023.
Robert was born on March 30, 1971 to parents Arthur Robert Lane and Candace Lynn Read. We know they were both at those Gates waiting to welcome him home.
Robert was a painter by trade, but also did handyman services and carpeting. He had a kind soul...
Linda M. Leonardi
Mar 20, 2023
Linda M. Leonardi, age 72, of Inverness, Florida, passed away at home on March 20, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Manhattan, New York, to the late Marcellino and Mary Leonardi.
Linda leaves behind a brother, Tony Leonardi and his wife, Bertie; a niece, Michelle Pearsall; and cousins, Bobby Fucile, Johnny Fucile, and Marcella Perello.
"Linda Leo"...
Ronald Keith Abbe
Mar 19, 2023
Ronald K. Abbe, 87, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born in Hillman, MI on July 21, 1935 to the late Leon & Lillian (Nee Klein) Abbe. He has been a longtime resident of Inverness, FL where he enjoyed golf and other activities that allowed him to be outdoors. He was Catholic by faith.
Mr....
Kenneth W. Bouwense
Mar 9, 2023
Kenneth W. Bouwense passed away suddenly on March 9, 2023 in the home he shared with his mother Gayle A. Weltman.
Ken was born October 8, 1965 in Bayshore New York and lived his whole life in Medford New York until retiring and moving to Florida in September 2021.
Ken worked very hard and was admired by his...
Joseph S. Roderick
Mar 3, 2023
Joseph Scott Roderick, 59, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 3, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1964 in Brockton, MA, to Leslie and Helene Roderick.
He worked as a detail manager in the automobile industry.
He leaves behind his wife, Tami Roderick of Inverness, FL.
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...
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