Obituaries

Dec 2, 2017

Ronald E. Kenyon, 82, of Inverness, FL died on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.  Ronald was born on April 1, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA, son of Wilson and Nancy Kenyon.  He grew up in Bradford, RI.  Ron was...

Nov 30, 2017

Margaret T. Harris, 98, of Inverness, FL, died on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her home under the loving care of God, her daughter, dear friends, and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.  Margaret was born on September 7, 1919 in South Amboy, NJ, daughter of Stephen and Mary Denarski.  She had seven brothers, Zigmund...

Nov 22, 2017

Marcella C. Lammers, 97, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Inverness, died on November 22, 2017 at Hitchcock Place in Aiken, SC.

A funeral service for Marcella will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of...

Nov 19, 2017

Georgiana H. Fitch, 76, of Inverness, FL died on November 19, 2017 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL.  Georgiana was born on January 23, 1941 in Chicago, IL, daughter of John and Georgiana Hernandez.  She was the owner of Pack-A-Parcel in Madeira Beach, FL.  Georgiana moved to Inverness in 2005 from Largo, FL.

Nov 16, 2017

Timothy E. Donovan, Sr., 90, of Inverness, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Timothy was born February 28, 1927 in New Haven, CT, son of Dennis and Doris Donovan.  He served in the US Navy during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer in 1967.  Tim and his wife Betty...

Nov 15, 2017

Pauline Sarver, 74, of Inverness, FL died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.  Pauline was born on February 9, 1943 in Quincy, MA, daughter of Bruce and Charlotte Smith.  She moved to Inverness in 1987 from Largo, FL.  Pauline loved her trips to Hardrock and Biloxi.

Mrs. Sarver is survived...

Nov 15, 2017

Francis J. Trepanier, 79, of Inverness, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, FL.  Francis was born on February 3, 1938 in La Crosse, WI, son of Phillip and Ruby Trepanier.  He was a 21 year veteran of the US Air Force, serving three tours in...

Nov 12, 2017

Russell B. Reid, 94 formerly of Kansas City, KS died on November 12, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Citrus County in Lecanto, FL.  Russell was born on October 2, 1923 in West Frankfort, IL, son of Benjamin and Ruby Reid.  He served in the US Army during WWII.  Russell was a District Supervisor for...

Nov 8, 2017

Ellen Elder , 76 of Inverness, FL passed away on November 8, 2017 at Avante at Inverness.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.  Friends may gather at 9:00 a.m. at the Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL to join the funeral procession.  Heinzfh.com...

Nov 4, 2017

Clarence S. Robinson , 79, of Hernando, FL passed away on November 4, 2017 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Private services arranged with Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL. heinzfh.com

Nov 4, 2017

Horst Hlawaty, 76, of Hernando, FL died on November 4, 2017 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL with his wife and son by his side.  Horst was born on March 27, 1941in Pabianice, Germany, son of Josef and Bertha Hlawaty.  Horst was a veteran of the US Navy serving on the USS Spinnax...

Nov 3, 2017

Maria Pia Ferraro, 79, of Citrus Springs, Florida went to be with The Lord on Friday, November 3, 2017 at her home.  Pia was born on November 9, 1937 in Canicatti, Italy, daughter of Salvatore and Josephine Bordonaro.  She and her husband were owners of Ferraro Bakery in Long Island, NY.  Pia moved to Citrus Springs in 2007...

Nov 2, 2017

Pat R. Perrone, 85, of Lecanto, FL died on November 2, 2017.  Pat was born on June 25, 1932 in Naples, Italy, son of Ciro and Grazia Perrone.  He was a retired New York City Firefighter.  Pat moved to Lecanto in 1984 from Long Island, NY.  He was catholic.

Mr. Perrone was preceded...

Nov 2, 2017

Terrance M. Went, 77, of Floral City, Florida, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, Constantine and Sturgis, Michigan, passed away at home November 2, 2017.  Terry was born in Mishawaka, Indiana to, the late John Sr. & Valeria Went on April 11, 1940.

Terry graduated from Constantine High School with the class of 1958.  He married Sandra (Yantzi) in...

Oct 31, 2017

Marlene A. McCullough, 82, of Lecanto, FL died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Brookdale in Lecanto, FL.  Marlene was born on July 28, 1935 in St. Louis, MO.   She was retired from Pinellas County Schools as a Transportation Coordinator.  She moved to Lecanto in 2016 from St. Petersburg, FL.  She is preceded in death by...

Oct 30, 2017

Karen H. Lande Seymour, 65, of Inverness, died on October 30, 2017 at her home.  Karen was born on May 24, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Casimir and Helen Wyka.  She moved to Inverness in 1980 from Bayville, Long Island, NY.  Karen and her husband Ray were together for 27 years.  They were owners of...

Oct 30, 2017

Barbara Jean Brown , 78 of Inverness, FL passed away on October 30, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.  A Memorial Service for Mrs. Brown will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 638 S. Eden Gardens Avenue, Inverness, FL  34450.  Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL. heinzfh.com

Oct 28, 2017

Judith C. Viola, 72, of Lecanto, Florida went to be with The Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017 after an extended illness at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Born July 3, 1945 in Ashtabula, OH to Arnold and Beatrice Nelson, she was known by “Judy” to friends and family.  Judy’s vibrant sense of humor brought laughter and...

Oct 27, 2017

Norman J. Lavertu Sr. , 82, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away October 27, 2017. He was born August 16, 1935 in Wallagrass, Maine to Romeo and Adeline Lavertu.

He moved to the area 17 years ago from Bristol, Connecticut. He was retired and spent his days working around the house, helping family members and friends....

Oct 25, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” A. Priola, 72, of Hernando, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.  Larry was born on October 9, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Lawrence and Marion Priola.  He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving as a radio communications specialist during Vietnam and the Cuban...