Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Edmund Waitkevich, Jr., 85, of Hernando, FL passed away February 14, 2022 at Advent Hospital in Ocala, FL. Ed was born in Norwood, MA, son of the late Ada and Edmund Waitkevich, Sr. Ed was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He worked as a police officer for the towns of Norfolk and Foxboro, owned...

Feb 9, 2022

Letae A. Luciano, 50, Crystal River, FL, passed away on February 9, 2022. She was born on October 12, 1971, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Richard Pruisman and Julie Hangartner. Letae worked as a cook at Castaways Bar and Grill. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies included playing pool,clarinet, and culinary arts. She...

Feb 2, 2022

Sharon Ahern, 70 , Lake Panasoffkee, FL, passed away on February 2, 2022. She was born on January 6, 1952, in Syracuse, New York, the daughter of Charles and Thelma Matson.

Mrs. Ahern loved music, specifically blues and the Beatles. She was one of the founders of the New York State Blues Festival and published...

Feb 1, 2022

T.J. Suttles, 95, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on February 1, 2022. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Central Europe Campaigns during World War II.

T.J. was born in Sneedville TN, on March 21, 1926 to Donnie and Mary Jane Suttles (Clouse).

T.J. is survived...

Jan 30, 2022

Marietta June Wells Stephens, 91, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in Inverness, Florida. She was born July 28, 1930 in Ashland, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Richard & Mamie Barnhill Wells. Marietta's spiritual faith and family were very important to her. She enjoyed playing games with her family, sewing, and playing hymns on the piano. On Sundays you could...

Jan 26, 2022

Martha M. Gibson, 96, of Lecanto, FL, passed away on January 26, 2022 in Inverness.  She was born on March 6, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late John & Mary Bammer.

Martha enjoyed arts & crafts and cooking for Lynn and his coworkers.  She liked burnt hotdogs over the campfire.  During the holidays, she...

Jan 23, 2022

James “Jim” Matthew Karibo February 8, 1933 - January 23, 2022

On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Jim joined his heavenly family and gained his “Eagle’s Wings”. He was 88 years old. He died peacefully at his home under the care of his wife, Bobbie, family, VA Home Based Primary Care of Lecanto, and Vitas Healthcare. Jim was...

Jan 17, 2022

Myrtle J. Skinner, 82, of Hudson, FL, passed away on January 17, 2022.  She was born on August 20, 1939 in St. Petersburg, FL, the daughter of Charles and Edna Badger.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness.  The family will begin receiving friends...

Jan 9, 2022

Nancy L. Shepherd, 80, of Weeki Wachee, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2022.  She was born on September 29, 1941 in Howell, Michigan, daughter of the late Ken and Krystal McGuire.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, James Shepherd.

She is survived by hers sons, Rob Shepherd and Jim Shepherd.

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Jan 9, 2022

Virginia Curtis Davis home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 9th, at the age of 97.  She was the wife of Virgil R. Davis, the first Pastor of Citrus Missionary Baptist Church in Inverness.

She leaves behind three children, grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were very dear to her heart....

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara Dickson, age 96, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. www.heinzfh.com

Dec 30, 2021

Robert Joseph Gill, 79

Died December 30, 2021 at Ocala Regional Hospital in Ocala, FL.

Born September 24, 1942, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and was the son of George Gill and Marie Fern Derosier.

Robert loved spending time with his 7 grandchildren. He was proud of his sons and grandchildren. He enjoyed working out...

Dec 29, 2021

Shirley M. Kulesa, 92, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on December 29, 2021 in Lecanto, FL.  She was born in Calverton, New York on December 20, 1929, the daughter of the late Marshall and Harriet Tooker.

Mrs. Kulesa was Catholic by faith.  She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.

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Dec 26, 2021

Daniel L. DuVall, 64, of Crystal River passed away on December 26, 2021 in Inverness, FL. He was born on October 18, 1957 in Cadillac, MI.

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Dec 12, 2021

Charles K. Buzbee, 65, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away on December 12, 2021 in Hernando, FL.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL.

Dec 8, 2021

Lesi Anne Zelaya, 38, of Inverness, passed away on December 8, 2021.  She was born on August 15, 1983 in New Orleans, LA.

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Dec 7, 2021

Sandra C. Zaino, 58, of Inverness, FL, passed away on December 7, 2021 in Ocala, FL.  She was born on December 13, 1962 in Toms River, NJ.

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Dec 3, 2021

Sandra D. Withers, 79, of Ocala, FL passed away on December 3, 2021 in Lecanto.  She was born on September 12, 1942 in Albertville, AL.

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Nov 24, 2021

Kenneth Michael Swade, beloved husband and devoted father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-two years, Dr. Vera K. Swade, dear daughters Karen Bonfili and Suzanne Carpino with her husband Michael Carpino, dear stepdaughter Natalie Buczkowski-Weidinger and her husband Francis Weidinger, and dear...

Nov 23, 2021

Kenneth A. Beittenmiller, 69, of Lecanto, FL, passed away on November 23, 2021.  He was born on June 11, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA.

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