Obituaries

May 21, 2020

Georgia R. Knecht, 83 of Bushnell, FL, passed away on May 21, 2020.  She was born on June 22, 1936 in Amelia, OH, daughter of the late Owen and Mildred Stockton.

Georgia was a longtime member of Indian Hill Baptist Church in Bushnell and also a member of Stagecoach Junction Fellowship in Bushnell.

Survivors include her...

May 19, 2020

Robert J. Slaymaker, 55, of Floral City, FL, passed away on May 19, 2020.  He was born on June 24, 1964 in Brooklyn, NY.

May 19, 2020

Robert “Bob” J. Eckstein, 79, of Inverness, FL, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at home in the loving care of his family.  Bob was born March 1, 1941, in Anderson, IN.  He is the second child of Paul and Mary Eckstein.  Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Julie (Higi) on October 28, 1961.  They moved to Largo, FL in...

May 11, 2020

Joan S. “Honey” Murphy, 85, of Inverness, FL, passed away on May 11, 2020 in Leesburg, FL.  She was born September 4, 1934 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of the late Oscar and Sylvia Harper.

The Joan "Honey" most knew was a little larger than life, smart, funny, sassy, demanding, forgiving, and loving. You always knew...

May 11, 2020

Kenneth E. Bergquist, 69, of Floral City, FL, passed away on May 11, 2020.  He was born on April 19, 1951, in Brattleboro, VT, the son of Sam and Clara Bergquist.  He is survived by his spouse, Norbert Bergquist.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  Mr. Bergquist will be laid to rest privately at Florida National Cemetery...

May 9, 2020

Joseph L. Kurburski, 80, of Hernando, FL, passed away on May 9, 2020.  He was born April 23, 1940 in Harbor Springs, Michigan, son of the late Bert and Esther Kurburski.

Joseph worked as a machinist servicing power equipment.  He enjoyed camping with his family, traveling and history. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving...

May 9, 2020

David A. Pillsbury, 84, of Inverness, FL, passed away on May 9, 2020 in Lecanto, FL.  He was born on August 9, 1935 in Whitehurst, NH.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness.  Mr. Pillsbury will be interred...

May 4, 2020

John A. Vivone, 81, of Webster, FL, passed away on May 4, 2020 in Zephyrhills, FL.  He was born on April 24, 1939 in Des Moines, IA.

Apr 28, 2020

Alvan L. Peterman, 71, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 28, 2020.  He was born on January 1, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan.

We have been unsuccessful in locating the surviving family of Mr. Peterman.  Any information would be appreciated.

Apr 27, 2020

Rhonda Brown, age 54, of Inverness, FL, passed away on April 27, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1966 in Owensboro, KY.  Visitation will be held from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately for the family at Our...

Apr 24, 2020

William H. Robison, 89, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on April 24, 2020.  He was born on April 11, 1931 in Curwensville, PA.   He was a veteran of both the Army and Navy.

He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

Apr 23, 2020

Robert J. Naughton, age 81, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Lecanto.  He was born on May 23, 1938 in Moline, IL.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  A Memorial Service for Mr. Naughton will be held at a later date. He will be interred at Florida National Cemtery in Bushnell, FL.  Heinz...

Apr 23, 2020

John Puccio, age 74, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 23, 2020.  He was born on November 17, 1945 in Kansas City, MO.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 22, 2020

Gadson Douglas, 91, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on April 22, 2020.  He was born on October 11, 1928 in Lakeland, FL.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Apr 21, 2020

Darrell A. Wolski, 80, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 21, 2020.  He was born on May 23, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI.  He was a veteran on the US Air Force.  Mr. Wolski will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Apr 21, 2020

Erlinda V.Q. Cagas, 80, of Inverness, FL, passed away on April 21, 2020.  She was born on January 29, 1940 in Natangas City, Philippines.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Cagas will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Heinz Funeral Home.  She will be laid to rest at Fountains Memorial Park in Homosassa, FL.

Apr 20, 2020

Luigi "Louis" Scianni, 81, of Inverness, FL, passed away on April 20, 2020.  He was born on November 14, 1938 in Serro, Sicily, Italy.  He will be laid to rest Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hammonton, NJ.

Apr 20, 2020

Sandra McGrane, 68, of Hernando, FL, passed away on April 20, 2020.  She was born on March 25, 1952 in Newark, NJ.

Apr 17, 2020

John Cyriax, 94, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on April 17, 2020.  He was born on April 5, 1926 in Germany.  He was a US Military Veteran.

Apr 14, 2020

Patricia Kurkowski, 85, of Homosassa, FL passed away on April 14, 2020.  She was born on May 8, 1934 in Detroit, MI.  She will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.