Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Stephen David Bronson died June 11, 2021, in Lecanto FL.

Born March 26, 1955, in East Orange NJ, Steve was raised in Caldwell NJ, and attended James Caldwell High School.  Joining his father in the commercial music field, as a youth Steve sang jingles on various television ads. He moved to Florida in 1977, eventually settling in...

Jun 5, 2021

Brian J. Jackson, 32, of Beverly Hills, FL, died on June 5, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1988 in Tampa, FL.

Brian attended Citrus High School where he played football and wrestled.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his father, Carl Paugh; mother, Kimberly Largey, stepfather, Mark Largey; sister, Kelly Paugh; brother,...

May 28, 2021

John H. Evans, 88, of Inverness, FL, died on May 28, 2021, at home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice.  John was born December 14, 1932 in Abbington, PA, the son of Horace and Cynthia Evans. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eileen Evans.

John “Jack” was a...

May 17, 2021

Jonathan Lee Nichols 3/12/1980 to 5/17/2021

"I am with you. No matter what else you have in your head, I'm with you and I love you." Ernest Hemingway Jonathan was born in Redding, CA to David and Rhonda. Shortly after his birth, the family returned to their hometown of Wilmington, DE where he spent most...

May 5, 2021

Helen M. Butler, 91, of Inverness, FL, passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1929 in Aliquippa, PA, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Vas.

Helen is the second in a line of five related women christened, Helen Vas. She is related to more than 400 Hungarians throughout the USA and Central...

Apr 30, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Moore passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021 under the care of HPH hospice in Hernando, Florida. He was 84.

Chuck was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas on September 6, 1936. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1954 and served until his retirement 26 years later. He then spent the next 15 years working for...

Apr 25, 2021

Mary B “Scap“ Gregory (née Scappaticci) was born in Mamaroneck, New York on May 7, 1926 to Bernard Scappaticci, an Italian immigrant, World War I veteran and combat hero, and Hannah Noonan Scappaticci, an Irish immigrant. Scap passed away at the age of 94 on April 25, 2021 in Homosassa, Florida. She was born at home and delivered by...

Apr 22, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" Koehler, 82, passed away April 22, 2021 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. She was born April 1, 1939 to Florence and Lars Thompson in Brooklyn, New York.

Dot married the love of her life, Robert (Rob) Kohler, in May 1959. They were high school sweethearts and devoted to each other spending 42 happy and...

Apr 16, 2021

Barbara Flaherty, 64 of Abington, Massachusetts, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 16th 2021. Barbara was born August 31, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts.

She is predeceased by her parents Dick Flaherty and Barbara Broussard.

Barbara is survived by her two sons Scott Becker and George Clish, grandchildren Malachi Clish, Patrick Clish, and Silas Clish,...

Apr 7, 2021

Kyle Douglas Paul, received his wings on April 7, 2021. Kyle was born on September 18, 1990 in Dover, New Jersey and graduated in 2008 from Hopatcong High School.  He received his associate’s degree in English from the College of Central Florida where he was also a peer tutor.  Kyle also attended St. Leo’s College in St. Leo, FL....

Apr 2, 2021

Meri P. Lott, 74, died April 2, 2021.  Meri was born on November 18, 1946 in Washington, D.C. to Harluf (Pete) and Gladys (Borger) Peterson.  She was confirmed in the Lutheran religion at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She attended high school at Nathan High School, West Allis, Wisconsin. She graduated and completed nursing training in St. Lois. She joined...

Mar 24, 2021

John “Jack” J. Rafferty, born October 20, 1942, passed away on March 24, 2021, following his short battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Jack was born in Jersey City, NJ and lived all over New Jersey. He was the oldest of 4, with three half siblings, Don, George, and Alice. He is the father of three children, John, Tony, and Jackie,...

Mar 24, 2021

John R. (Jack) Wagner, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 24, 2021, at his home in Hernando, Florida with his wife and his nurse holding his hands.  Jack was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Florence Sophia Wagner, her third son.  Florence and his two brothers, Joe and Jim, preceded him in death, as did...

Mar 22, 2021

On the morning of March 22, 2021, Shirley Faye Zimmer was met at the gates of heaven by her loving husband, Donald Edward Zimmer. She leaves behind son, Charles Zimmer (Linda), granddaughters, Jennifer Zimmer, Jessica, and Joni; daughter, Susan Moore, granddaughter, Laney Cantwell, grandson, Zeb Cantwell; brother, JR Steele; sisters, Joan and Judy; nieces and nephews, and many others...

Mar 19, 2021

CONRAD N. SOUCIE, born November 12, 1928, passed away peacefully at age 92 on Friday, March 19, 2021, following his journey with cancer and congestive heart failure.

Conrad was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada, and loved being French.  No occasion was too unimportant for standing and singing the Canadian National Anthem.  Playing the game of...

Mar 17, 2021

Barbara Ann Jarboe, 70, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was born on January 30, 1951 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of John Henry and Frances Filia.

Barbara retired as a Sergeant with the Levy County Sheriff’s Department.  She also worked for the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Department prior to Levy County. She enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2021

Joan S. Cotto, 83, of Hernando, FL, passed away on March 11, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, daughter of the late Glenn and Naomi Sickler.

Joan worked as a music teacher and organist at church. Her passion was playing the piano. She spent her spare time doing puzzles and was great...

Mar 4, 2021

Victor M. Cotto, 84, of Hernando, FL, passed away on March 4, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1936 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, son of the late Juan and Soledad Cotto.

Victor worked as a chef and server in the hospitality industry. He enjoyed music and playing dominoes.  He was energetic and loved spending time with...

Mar 4, 2021

Beverly O’Connell Chamberlain, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Dunnellon, FL on March 4, 2021 with her devoted husband, James (Jim) by her side.

Born in Hartford, CT on October 25, 1947 to the late Jeremiah and Beatrice (Roy) O’Connell, Bev was raised in Pittsfield, MA and went on to attend and graduate from University of...

Mar 4, 2021

Ethel A. Wich, 98, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born on May 4, 1922 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Sandmann.

While living in Maryland, Ethel was a member of the Eastern Star #101, Woodlawn Chapter in Baltimore.  After relocating to Florida, she became a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran...