Obituaries

Oct 13, 2020

James C. Devine, born June 6, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio to James J. Devine and Francesca Bielak, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2020.  He joins his father, James J., sister, Diane (Devine) McManus and grandparents, nephews, and brothers-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Janice (Romeo) Devine, daughters, Jacqueline Devine, Darlene (Devine) Viscusi,...

Oct 6, 2020

Henry J. Furlong III, 76, of Inverness, FL passed away on October 6, 2020.  He was born on September 24, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Marie and Henry J. Furlong II.

Henry was a Sergeant in the US Army and served for over 20 years. He began working at Walmart in Inverness in 1999, when...

Oct 4, 2020

On July 16, 1941, Ernest Melvin Thomas was born as the second child to Ella and Earl Thomas, Sr., in Deanwood, Washington D.C. He grew up with his siblings, Earl Thomas, Jr. (deceased), Andrew Thomas, Eileen Thomas (Reedy/deceased), Judith Thomas (Simms), and in that same community the children attended the D.C. public schools.

After completing high school...

Sep 25, 2020

On Friday, September 25, 2020, Jeff Shields, loyal husband and stepfather of one daughter, passed away from lung cancer at the age of 76.

Jeff was born on September 10, 1944 in New York, New York to Hiram and Catherine (Bloomfield) Shields.

He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami in Florida. He...

Sep 20, 2020

Richard W. Heerwagen, 82, of Hernando, FL, went to be with the Lord on September, 20, 2020, while in the arms of his loving wife, Mary, of 59 years. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey to Helen and Richard A, Heerwagen.

In addition to his wife, He is survived by his daughter,...

Sep 19, 2020

Catherine Shriver, nee Morris, 85, of Lecanto, FL, died, on September 19, 2020 at Superior Residence in Lecanto, FL.  She was born on April 30, 1935 in Washington, DC, the daughter of Scott and Helene Morris.

As a native of Washington, DC, she attended Catholic University Campus Grade School, Immaculata Seminary High School and Strayer Business College...

Sep 12, 2020

Marianne J. Washington, 80 , of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 12, 2020.  She was born on September 13, 1939 in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Richard and Olive Williams.

Marianne enjoyed playing cards.  She was a fan of the New York Yankees.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Sep 4, 2020

Kenneth Phillip Baskin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away in the comfort of his home with his family around him on September 4th, 2020 at the age of 81.

Ken is survived by his wife, Betty, daughter, Kami Wooleyhan, grandchildren, Autumn and Justine Eltringham, Katie and Michael Wooleyhan, Kenny Taylor, Anthony, Christopher and Gina...

Sep 1, 2020

Knippen, Richard John “Rick”

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Rick Knippen, loving husband, father, brother, and son, passed away at 67 years old in Floral City, Florida.

Rick Knippen was born on April 8, 1953 in Geneva, Illinois. He graduated from Boca Ciego High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1971 and moved to Floral...

Aug 28, 2020

Rosemary Briody Pietruski

September 17, 1942- August 28, 2020

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend

Rosemary Briody Pietruski of Inverness, Florida passed Friday, August 28th after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. Rosemary was born and raised in Bayside, New York....

Aug 21, 2020

Steven Gerald Johnson, 73, of Inverness, Florida, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2020, native to the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, IL where he was born on September 15, 1946.

A humble veteran of Vietnam, whose love for animals, especially his pal, his dog Molly, surpassed all humanity.  Steve was a contractor and in construction for most...

Aug 20, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Drennen, 90, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 20, 2020 at the Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab Center.  Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

Born January 17, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Lydia (Stock) Shellenberger and Claude Drennen.

He was predeceased by his beloved mother Lydia (Stock)...

Aug 18, 2020

Reverend John James “Jim” Gerhart, Jr., 70, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on August 18, 2020 in Ocala, FL.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 22, 1950, the son of John and Kathryn Gerhart.

Jim was a graduate of Spring Garden College, earned his Master of Divinity degree from Episcopal Theological Seminary in Lexington, KY,...

Aug 18, 2020

Bonnie Jean Engelman, 80, of Inverness, FL, passed away on August 18, 2020 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL and her battle with cancer.  She was born on May 20, 1940 in Salamanca, NY, daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen Butler.

Bonnie worked as a flower designer for The Flower Basket in Inverness for many years...

Aug 13, 2020

Helen Meyer, 91, of Inverness, FL, died on August 13, 2020 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL.  She was born on January 12, 1929 in Lynn, MA, daughter of the late Constandinos and Aphordite Katsoulis.

She married Paul Meyer on March 6, 1949.  They relocated to Inverness from Stoughton, MA in 1982.  Helen lost her husband on...

Aug 3, 2020

Larena Mae Davis, 83, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on August 3, 2020.  She was born on August 29, 1937 in St. Petersburg, FL, the daughter of Wilbur and Margarite Hardy.

Larena took pride in being a member of the first graduating class of Northeast High School in St. Pete, the Class of 1955.  She retired from...

Aug 2, 2020

Carmel Rapisarda, 88, of Inverness, FL passed away on August 2, 2020.  He was born on February 1, 1932 in Belpasso, Italy, the son of the late Angelo and Angela Rapisarda.

Carmel studied, earned his doctorate degree and later worked at the Battelle Research Center in Geneva, Switzerland. He came to the United States in 1964 to...

Aug 2, 2020

Frank T. Kulesa, 96, of Inverness, FL passed away on August 2, 2020.  He was born on March 31, 1924 in Riverhead, NY, the son of Frank and Frances Kulesa.

Frank worked as a nuclear technician at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island, NY.  After moving to Citrus County, he became a member of Our Lady of...

Aug 1, 2020

Alma L. Gonzalez, 75, of Lecanto, FL passed away on August 1, 2020 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma.  She was born on April 13, 1945 in Havana, Cuba, the daughter of Joaquin and Milagros Cardona. She came to the United States at age 5 and was raised in the Bronx, NY.

Alma retired from the...

Jul 20, 2020

Frank E. Stuhmer Jr., 84, of Inverness, FL passed away on July 20, 2020 in Inverness, FL.  Frank was born on July 21, 1935 in Walden, NY, the son of Ida May and Frank Stuhmer Sr.

In 2006, he moved to Inverness from Jefferson Township.  Frank worked as a residential painter and contractor.  He had many talents...