Obituaries

Michael J. Skoglund

Michael J. Skoglund

Mar 4, 2024

Michael J. Skoglund, 77, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 4, 2024. He was born in Springfield, MA, on November 9, 1946, to the late Robert and Mary Skoglund.

He worked as a firefighter.  Mr. Skoglund was a US Marine Veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary.

Survivors include his...

Arthur J. Hass

Arthur J. Hass

Feb 26, 2024

HASS, ARTHUR JOHN, 101,Brooksville, Florida, passed peacefully on February 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Arthur and Elsie (NEE Strebelow) Hass on February 15, 1923. Mr. Hass was a Lutheran by faith and was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European Theater. 



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Mary C Petersen

Mary C Petersen

Feb 16, 2024

Mary C. Petersen, 87, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed away on February 16, 2024.  She was born on November 24, 1936 in Ames, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Laurel Ridge Recreation Center in Beverly Hills. www.heinzfh.com.

Bruce E. Hammett

Bruce E. Hammett

Feb 16, 2024

Bruce Edmund Hammett

February 18, 1940 — February 16, 2024

Homosassa, FL

Bruce Edmund Hammett of Homosassa Springs passed away on February 16th, 2024 at the age

of 83. He is survived by his daughter Samantha (wife to Tim McCaul) of Easton, Massachusetts;

son Nicholas of Homosassa Springs and granddaughters Sydney and Stella.

Bruce was born on February 18, 1940 in Preston (Melbourne) Victoria Australia to...

Shauna Carpenter

Shauna Carpenter

Feb 16, 2024

Shauna Carpenter, 23, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born in Inverness, FL, on March 10, 2000, to Shawn and Angel Carpenter.

She loved dancing, music, and photography.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother and cousin, aka best friend, Mercedeze Hummel.

Survivors include her father, Shawn...

Teresa A. Paige

Teresa A. Paige

Feb 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Teresa Paige

Teresa Paige, age 59, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. Born in Oklahoma, she found her true home in the mountains of North Carolina, even though she spent a significant portion of her life in Florida. Her vibrant spirit and infectious laughter touched the lives of all who knew her.

Teresa's life was a beautiful...

David Locascio

David Locascio

Feb 8, 2024

David Locascio, of Crystal River, passed away on February 8th at the age of 85. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 60 years, as well as sons David Jr, of Lynchburg, Virginia (husband to Dianne) and Timothy, of Osterville, Massachusetts (husband to Stacey). Their sons and daughters-in-law have blessed David and Linda with five grandchildren; Bryan, Paul, Andrew,...

Frances M Quillen

Frances M Quillen

Feb 7, 2024

Frances M. Quillen, age 82, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on February 7, 2024 in Ocala, FL.  She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 22, 1941.

Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. www.heinzfh.com

June Dreger-Parsons

June Dreger-Parsons

Feb 6, 2024

June Dreger-Parsons, 89, of Inverness, FL, passed away February 6, 2024. She was a wonderful, loving person and will be greatly missed. June was born in Cleveland, OH, on February 7, 1934, and moved to St.Petersburg, FL with her husband, Ray, and two small children in 1956. In 1990 June and Ray retired to Inverness.

 She was an active member of...

David Blair

David Blair

Feb 6, 2024

David Samuel Blair, 79 of Hernando, passed away on February 6th , 2024, under the loving care of his family. David was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late William and Marjorie Blair. After attending Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania, David married Carole Mary Sabol.

David began his professional career as a laborer on the Pennsylvania Railroad System. David retired at...

Mary Ann Irwin

Mary Ann Irwin

Feb 4, 2024

Mary Ann Irwin, age 87, of Beverly Hills, FL, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Lecanto, FL.  She was born on October 26, 1936 in Woodside, NY, the daughter of the late John and Anna Murphy.

She worked as a secretary for the New York State government.  After relocating to Florida from Long Island, NY in 1995, she became a...

Lois A. Collins

Lois A. Collins

Feb 3, 2024

Lois A. Collins, 93, of Inverness, FL, passed away on February 3, 2024. She was born in Waterbury, CT, on July 5, 1930, to the late Paul and Rosaline Wollenberg.

She was a graduate of St. Frances School of Nursing and worked as a school nurse at Irving A. Robbins Junior High School.  After relocating to Citrus County, FL, she became...

Rosena Sowers

Rosena Sowers

Jan 17, 2024

Rosena "Rose" Kay Sowers, 72, of Floral City, FL, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2024.  She passed away peacefully at home and has been reunited with the love of her life, husband Milton who passed away in 2015.

She was born on March 19, 1951, to the late Charles and Virginia Sensabaugh in Marion, IN.  She has...

George W. Katinas

George W. Katinas

Jan 10, 2024

George William KatinasApril 1, 1942 — January 10, 2024Inverness

George Katinas, age 81, passed away on January 10, 2024, under thecompassionate care of HPH Hospice.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son ofJoseph and Sarah (Weber) Katinas. 

George moved to Inverness, Florida in 1995 from Port Jefferson Station, LongIsland.  George enjoyed golfing, telling “Papa” jokes, and watching the New...

Frances L. Gill

Frances L. Gill

Jan 9, 2024

 

Frances L. Gill

Born in Houston, Texas on October 4, 1951, lived in Citrus County FL, passed away on January 9, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

She joins her husband Robert and is survived by her sons Bruce, Gabriel (Pim), Chris (Katie), Eric (Melissa); grandchildren Sierra, Trey, Brenden, Brayden, Gavin, Landen, and Greyson; her sister...

Mark Kish

Mark Kish

Jan 6, 2024

Mark A. Kish, 55, of Inverness, FL, passed away on January 6, 2024.  He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on February 26, 1968, to Nelson and Carol Kish. 

He was a family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren.

His surviving family includes sisters Jackie, Tina, and Tammy, brother Nelson, along with sons Mark and Matthew, and daughters Michelle and Marie...

Johnnie B. Snuffer

Johnnie B. Snuffer

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Johnnie B. Snuffer, 68, of Inverness, FL, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born in Birmingham, AL, on December 16, 1955, to Johnny and Dorothy Holmes.

She was a generous and loving woman.  She was a member of Sigma Lambda. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoyed rock painting.

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Mary Tambone

Mary Tambone

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Tambone, 97, of Inverness, FL, passed away on January 1, 2024.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, on Friday, January 12, 2024, atOur Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness. Interment will follow atFlorida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 11:30 AM. www.heinzfh.com.

Adolf "Al" Schnackenberg

Adolf "Al" Schnackenberg

Dec 31, 2023

Adolf “Al” Schnackenberg, 87, of Hernando, died on December 31, 2023.  He was born in Nyack, NY on March 26, 1936, to the late Herman and Helen Schnackenberg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; and siblings, Herman, Anna, and Tillie.

Survivors include a daughter, Denise Odier; two sons, James Schnackenberg and his wife Trish and Alfred Schnackenberg and...

Bonnie A. Meyers

Bonnie A. Meyers

Dec 23, 2023

Bonnie Ann Meyers, 56, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born to the late Roger P. Meyers and Phyllis R. Meyers on October 26, 1967, in Bay City, Michigan. She graduated from Garber High School in 1986.

In her earlier years, she was a welder and a CNA. Bonnie loved to spend her days...

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