Obituaries

Nathan A. James, Jr.

Nathan A. James, Jr.

Aug 4, 2024

James, Jr., Nathan Andrew, 26, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Inverness, FL. A native of Clearwater, Florida, Nathan grew up in the Citrus County area. He was strong willed and hard headed. Nathan was most himself when being surrounded by his daughter, his parents, siblings and friends. Some of his favorite things to enjoy included fishing with family,...

Darlene Guajardo

Darlene Guajardo

Aug 1, 2024

Darlene Guajardo, 69, of Inverness, passed away on August 1, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 11, 1954, to Clifford and Maybelle Foos. 

She enjoyed dancing, vacations, and going out to dinner. She loved her family and Elvis Presley.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Misael Guajardo; sons, Tom Gibson and his wife Lacey, Brian Gibson and his wife...

June Beverly Scheer

June Beverly Scheer

Jul 17, 2024

June Beverly Scheer, 100, affectionately known as Nana June to her friends, family, and

Uber drivers, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, in Tavares, Florida. Born on

February 4, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, June’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter,

and enduring friendships.

June was a cherished daughter of the late Philip and Minerva Kramer. June’s heart

found its match when she...

Arthur E. Frank

Arthur E. Frank

Jul 12, 2024

Arthur E. Frank, 82, of Inverness, FL, passed away on July 12, 2024.  He was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 1, 1941 to the late William and Margaret Frank.

He was a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Frank; sons, William Frank and his wife Cathy, Robert Frank and his wife Cheryl, and, Mark Frank and...

Linda Lenard

Linda Lenard

Jul 11, 2024

Linda R. Lenard passed away Thursday July 11 th , 2024 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born on January 2, 1952 in Tampa, Fl to the late Donald and Gwen Suchan.

She graduated from Plant High School and later moved to Palo Alto, California. She

moved to Inverness in 1999 to be close to her family. She was a server at

Stumpknockers for...

Tina J. Cope

Tina J. Cope

Jul 4, 2024

Tina Joann Cope, 64, Hernando, passed away at her home while

surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania

on April 13, 1960. She enjoyed cruises, fishing, computer games, and

puzzles.

Tina is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Jim Cope; her son

Bryan Cope and his wife Blaire; her grandson Elijah Cope; her mother

Deloris Walters; and 3 brothers: Jimmy,...

Doris Berkshire

Doris Berkshire

Jun 27, 2024

Doris L. Berkshire, 96, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on June 27, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, with the a gathering at Heinz Funeral Home beginning at 9:30 AM. www.heinzfh.com.

John P. Plevell

John P. Plevell

Jun 20, 2024

John P. Plevell, 64, of Citrus Springs, FL, passed away in Lecanto on June 20, 2024. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL, on August 17, 1959, to the late Adolph and Dorothy Plevell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Johnston.

John began his career in Law Enforcement in October of 1978. After being hired by the...

Linda Landgren

Linda Landgren

Jun 10, 2024

Linda Landgren, 67, of Inverness, FL, passed away on June 10, 2024. She was born in Plant City, FL, on June 19, 1956, to the late Albert and Johnnie Lou Landgren.

She spent her time raising her family. Her hobbies included travelling, watching movies and TV.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  

Linda was preceded in death by her parents;...

Ronald Coker

Ronald Coker

May 26, 2024

Ronald L. Coker, 67, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on May 26, 2024. He was born in Louisville, KY, on April 28, 1957, to the late Charles and Shirley Coker.

He worked as a power house mechanic at Duke Energy for 40 years.   He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Crystal River.  Ron had a great smile and...

Shirley J. Maddox

Shirley J. Maddox

May 21, 2024

MADDOX, SHIRLEY JUNE, 87, Homosassa, Florida, passed on May 21, 2024, in Brooksville, Florida. Shewas born on June 14, 1936, to the late Roy and Maxine (nee Thompson) Pickerell. She met and married the late Robert Maddox. Upon retirement, they relocated to the area.She is remembered for being silly, cleaning and yardwork, hunting for bargains at the thrift stores, writingpoetry with...

Richard Ruh

Richard Ruh

May 19, 2024

Ruh, Richard, 74, from Homosassa, Florida, passed on May 19, 2024 in Brooksville, Florida. Mr. Ruh was born March 1, 1950 to the late Earl Anthony and Mary E. (nee McFadden) Ruh in Dubuque, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and the United States Army and was Catholic by faith. He worked as a diesel mechanic for...

Olga Girau Hernandez

Olga Girau Hernandez

May 18, 2024

Olga I. Girau Hernandez, 79, of Dorado, Puerto Rico, has passed on Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones at Oak Hill Hospital, in Brooksville, Florida.



Olga was born on May 20, 1944 to parents Eluterio Hernandez and Elena Hernandez Santana in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she was raised alongside siblings Elsie, Hector, Luis, and Carmen. As an adolescent, she moved to New York with her...

Michael S. Kirkeby

Michael S. Kirkeby

May 15, 2024

Dr. Michael Scott Kirkeby, 80, of Citrus Hills, FL passed away May 15, 2024 after a long battle with dementia.Michael was born on July 12, 1943 in Montevideo, MN to Lloyd and Eunice (Wold) Kirkeby.He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1961.He graduated with his B.S. degree in elementary education from...

Craig A. Petersen

Craig A. Petersen

May 15, 2024

Craig A. Petersen, 63, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was born in Pontiac, MI, on November 11, 1960, to Arthur and Edith Petersen.

He worked as a fire inspector and was a US Army veteran.  He was a member of the American Legion 166.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and boating.  

He was preceded in death...

Eric W. Hahn

Eric W. Hahn

May 9, 2024

Eric Walter Hahn, PhD, 91– Our father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, dear friend, and respected cancer research scientist Dr. Eric Walter Hahn died May 9, 2024 in Inverness, Florida. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 1, 1932, to Erich and Sarah (nee Feustel) Hahn. Eric was raised in Queens, NY, graduating from Richmond Hill High School in 1950. In 1954,...

Paul B. Thomas Jr.

Paul B. Thomas Jr.

Apr 12, 2024

Paul Baker Thomas Jr “Paul”, 97, of Hernando, FL passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Grand Living Citrus Hills.  Born on April 19, 1926 in Baltimore, MD,  Paul was an accomplished man, serving his country during World War II in the Navy, attending John Hopkins University as an undergraduate student and receiving a post graduate degree from Harvard...

Catherine Moore

Catherine Moore

Apr 11, 2024

Catherine Moore, 93, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales, on November 18, 1930, to the late Humphrey and Mary Jones. She worked as the head of housekeeping at a medical hospital. She was Catholic by faith and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.She was preceded in death...

Frank L Hamlin

Frank L Hamlin

Apr 8, 2024

Frank L. Hamlin, 93, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on April 8, 2024. He was born in Wheeling, WV, on October 5, 1930 to the late Sherman Douglas Hamlin and Alice Leah Crocker Hamlin. He was the 7th of 13 children, he often referred to himself as the meat of the family sandwich.At age 10, he moved from West...

Richard Dunbar

Richard Dunbar

Apr 2, 2024

Richard Dunbar, 72, left us on April 2, 2024. Originally from Green Tree Borough (Pittsburgh, PA) was a graduate of Keystone Oaks High School, and Penn State University. He was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity. Rick spent the last 9 years living in Hernando, FL. He leaves behind a brother Jack Bruce Dunbar (Carol), a sister Diane Dunbar,...

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