Obituaries

Linda J. Hacek

Linda J. Hacek

May 22, 2026

Linda Jane Hacek, age 71, of Homosassa, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1954.

Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend who cared deeply for her family. She will be remembered for the love she gave to those around her and the support she showed throughout her life.Linda is survived...

Roger L. Michels

Roger L. Michels

May 15, 2026

Roger Leon Michels, 82, of Hernando, FL, passed away on May 13, 2026. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, to the late Clement and Agnes Michels.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Michels.

A Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Beverly Hills, on June 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM....

Laurie Paul

Laurie Paul

May 14, 2026

Laurie Marie Paul (née Huffert), 62, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Born on September 6, 1962, Laurie was born and raised in Jefferson, New Jersey, and later made her home in Inverness, Florida.Laurie dedicated much of her life to a long and respected career as an administrative assistant. At the time of her passing, she was employed with...

Mary Irene Piersall

Mary Irene Piersall

May 9, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Mary Irene Haupt Piersall

October 13, 1951 – May 9, 2026

Mary Irene Haupt Piersall, aged 74, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 13, 1951, Irene brought an abundance of warmth, blessing, and joy into the lives of everyone who knew her.

Irene spent her life dedicated to others. She...

Santo Dovi

Santo Dovi

2026

Santo Dovi, age 83, of Inverness, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.

Santo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of faith. He trusted in the Lord and lived a life guided by love, family, and kindness. His strength and devotion to his family were evident in all that he did, and his presence will be deeply...

MaryAnn Valdez

MaryAnn Valdez

2026

Valdez, MaryAnn, 85, passed on May 2, 2026 in Lecanto, Florida. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 5, 1940 to the late Gasper and Concetta Galletta Moscuzza.

MaryAnn grew up in Tampa Florida and lived there until 1966. Her husband Charles (Chuck) accepted a job with the Federal Aviation Administration and they chose to move to Oklahoma. They...

Sandra J. Coffin

Sandra J. Coffin

Apr 30, 2026

Sandra Jeanette Coffin, 85, of Floral City, passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1940, in Rockland, Maine. 

Services will be held at Crossgate Church of God, Hwy 44 in Inverness, on June 10th at 10:30.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to a Parkinson's Charity of your choice.

Heinz Funeral Home,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Kolczynski

Elizabeth "Betty" Kolczynski

Apr 30, 2026

Elizabeth "Betty" Kolczynski, 89, of Inverness FL, passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born in the small zinc mining town of Franklin, New Jersey, on January 1, 1937, to parents Frank and Rose Krisztian. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Kolczynski of 50 years. She leaves behind three children, Leonard J. Kolczynski, Dawn Cutajar, and...

Allen D. Mofield

Allen D. Mofield

Apr 25, 2026

Saturday April 25, 2026 Allen Dale Mofield went home to be with the lord.Born October 2, 1958 in Memphis TN. Allen was the kind of man you couldn’t miss and wouldn’t forget—a true showman in every sense of the word. For him, the midway wasn’t just a place of work, it was home. The lights, the laughter, the hum of...

Fran Wein

Fran Wein

2026

Fran Wein, 88, of Inverness, Florida, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 22, 2026. Born in Little Rock, AR on October 12, 1937 to her late parents, George and Hazel (Hillis, McKee) Hudson, she moved to Citrus County with her husband, Billy Wein (high school sweetheart) in 1998. She was a woman of...

Ronald D. Nolan Jr.

Ronald D. Nolan Jr.

Apr 21, 2026

Ronald D. Nolan Jr.

September 9, 1954 – April 21, 2026

Ronald D. Nolan Jr., 71, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Inverness, Florida. Born in Keene, New Hampshire, on September 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Ronald Nolan Sr. and Norma Jean (Derby) Nolan.

A man of many talents and a tireless work ethic, Ronald spent his career...

Jorgina Machado

Jorgina Machado

Apr 19, 2026

Jorgina Machado, 88, of Hernando, FL passed away on April 19, 2026.  She was born in Acores, Portugal on March 5, 1938 to the late Joao and Maria DaCosta.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00...

Brad Peck

Brad Peck

2026

Brad Joseph Peck, (59 yo) a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished uncle and brother passed away on April 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, talent, and unforgettable memories.

Brad was truly the life of the party—someone who could light up any room with his humor, warmth, and boundless energy. Always ready for the next adventure, he embraced...

Ronald A. Resare

Ronald A. Resare

Apr 8, 2026

We all miss Ron incredibly but are comforted in knowing that he has been reunited with his dear wife of 33 years, Cyntha, and the herds of Golden retrievers excitedly waiting for him in heaven.

Always prepared and taking care of every detail, Ron wrote the following in February 2020 and we wanted to share his exact words:

Commander Ronald A. Resare,...

Clayton Hart III

Clayton Hart III

Mar 23, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of (Marion) Clayton Hart III announce his passing on March 23rd, 2026 in Inverness, Florida. 

Clayton was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 19, 1942.

Clayton will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy, his children, Susan Conforti and Clayton Hart IV; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Giana, and Julianne; his sister and...

SANDRA FAY RYDER

SANDRA FAY RYDER

2026

Sandra Fay Ryder, 77, passed away at her home in Florida, February 26th, 2026. At the age of 77.

Sandra was born in Seguin, Texas, July 26, 1948. Daughter of Ella & Howard Brace. On July 31 of 1966 she married her husband Clifford A. Ryder and raised five children.

She retired from IBM after 30 years. Move to Homosassa Florida in...

John W. Weed

John W. Weed

Feb 16, 2026

Mr. John Wesley Weed, 77, of Tampa, FL, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 16, 1948, to the late John and Charlotte Weed. He lived in Inverness, FL for many years.

He was a veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He worked as a lineman...

JoAnn "Susie" Lanter

JoAnn "Susie" Lanter

Feb 15, 2026

JoAnn “Susie“ Lanter of Inverness, Florida passed away February 15, 2026.

Susie was born November 7, 1937 in Belleville, Illinois to her parents, the late Edward Lanter and Cleopha Diekroetger Lanter. She was the youngest of their six children.

Susie graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Belleville in 1955 and went onto nursing school at Depaul Nursing School in St. Louis, Missouri,...

Ramon Paul Cranert

Ramon Paul Cranert

2026

Ramon Paul Cranert, aged 85, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on February 6, 2026. Born on May 7, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH, Ray was known for his friendly personality and his ability to connect with others. He had a passion for collecting arrowheads, researching real estate, and was an avid sports fan, particularly devoted to Cincinnati, OH teams. 

Ray is survived...

Cathy Heaps-Stetson

Cathy Heaps-Stetson

Feb 6, 2026

Cathy Heaps-Stetson, 76 years of age, died peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Vitas Hospice in Citrus County. 

Cathy was born July 2, 1949, in Eldora, Iowa to Wendell and LuAnn (Kallem) Clark. She was the oldest of three and was spoiled by her Grandma Mae and Grandpa Ed. She drove a tractor at the age of 8 and continued...