Obituaries

Francis Blair

Dec 10, 2017

Francis “Bud” Blair , 96, died early Sunday morning at the Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hernando, FL where he had retired with his beloved wife of 70 years, Geraldine Mueller Blair.

Born in Baltimore, MD, Bud was a true member of the “Greatest Generation”.  The son of Frank & Rose Blair,...

Karen Skrapits

Dec 9, 2017

Karen Sue Skrapits, 73, of Inverness, FL died on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Karen was born July 15, 1944 in Washington, DC, daughter of John and Frances Penrod.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and the director of the Assisted Living at the Plaza in Bonita Springs.  She was...

Howard Walsh

Dec 9, 2017

Howard B. Walsh, 87, of Hernando, FL, died on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Hospice of the Nature Coast House in Lecanto.  Howard was born August 10, 1930 in Coral Gables, FL, son of William and Hazel Walsh.  He was a Traffic Engineering Supervisor for Broward County, FL. Howard moved to Hernando in 1992 from Ft....

Peggy Cooksey

Dec 7, 2017

Peggy Ann Cooksey, 91, of Inverness, FL died on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Citrus Health and Rehab Center in Inverness.  Peggy Ann was born on September 18, 1926 in Lake City, FL, daughter of David and Doris Futch.  She worked as a real estate agent.

Mrs. Cooksey was preceded in death by...

Patricia Baumgartner

Dec 3, 2017

Patricia Baumgartner, 76, of Lecanto, FL died on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Patricia was born on September 7, 1941 in New York, NY, daughter of Theodore and Pearl Mageau.  She was a homemaker.  Patricia was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus...

Ronald Kenyon

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...

Martha Bartges

Dec 2, 2017

Martha “Marty” Bartges, 79, of Inverness, FL died on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Arbor Trails Nursing Home in Inverness, FL.  Martha was born on August 7, 1938 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of Frederick and Dorothy Hoinkes.  She was a floral designer and worked at the Cat’s Meow in Inverness for many years.

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Margaret Harris

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...

Marcella Lammers

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...

Georgiana Fitch

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.

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Timothy Donovan

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...

Pauline Sarver

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...

Francis Trepanier

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...

Russell Reid

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...

Ellen Elder

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...

Clarence Robinson

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

Horst Hlawaty

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...

Maria Ferraro

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...

Terrance Went

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...

Pat Perrone

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...