Obituaries

Macheta Randolph

Apr 28, 2017

Macheta Mae Randolph, 75, of Inverness, FL died April 28, 2017 at Avante at Inverness in Inverness, FL.  Funeral services for Mrs. Randolph will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of services.  Burial will follow at Pine Hill...

Ellen Shutkulis

Apr 25, 2017

Ellen M. Shutkulis, 89, of Inverness, FL died April 25, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the hour of service.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.  heinzfh.com

Rodney Caldwell

Apr 23, 2017

Rodney J. Caldwell , 52, of Floral City, FL died on April 23, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family.  Rodney was born on April 2, 1965 in Portland, IN, son of Dale Caldwell and Gladys Younger.  He was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy, serving our country.  Rodney moved...

Richard Schaw

Apr 22, 2017

Richard “Ricky” Schaw, born November 12, 1958, lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 22, 2017.  Rick was known by his many friends for his awesome culinary skills and abilities, as well as his generosity with feeding all of the members of the neighborhood!  Rick moved from Long Island, NY, to Temple Terrace, FL, as a young...

Hugh Leon

Apr 19, 2017

Hugh L. Leon, 70, of Inverness, FL died April 19, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane Leon. Private cremation arrangements.

Ramon Raymond Coimbre

Apr 18, 2017

Ramon Enrique 'Raymond' Coimbre Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on May 24th, 1942, went to be with our Lord April 18th, 2017 in the care of his loving family and Hospice of Citrus County. Raymond moved to Inverness in 1997 after his retirement as a Teamster in New York. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church of...

Veleria Sims

Apr 17, 2017

Veleria “Jean” Sims, 71, of Inverness, FL died on Monday April 17th, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL. Veleria Jean was born on August 3rd, 1945 in Cross City, FL, daughter of Johnnie and Zadie Holden. She moved to Inverness in 1972 from Orlando, FL. Veleria Jean was a member...

George Hellmer

Apr 17, 2017

George A. Hellmer , 89, of Inverness, FL died on April 17, 2017 at Citrus Health and Rehab Center in Inverness, FL.  George was born on February 1, 1928 in Bellmore, NY, son of Fred and Jennie Hellmer.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII and Army National Guard.  George retired as a...

Robert Welsh

Apr 17, 2017

Robert A. Welsh, 85, of Inverness, FL died April 17, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL A Memorial Service will be held on May 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills, FL

William West

Apr 16, 2017

William E. West , 78, of Toledo, OH died on April 16, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  William was born on October 8, 1938 in Adams County, OH, son of Thomas and Hazel West.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea.  Mr. West was a police officer for the Toledo...

Lynne Dobson

Apr 15, 2017

Lynne Diane Dobson, 66, of Inverness, FL died April 15, 2017 at her residence under the loving care of her family. Lynne was born May 8, 1950 in Cambridge, MA the daughter of Charles and Betty Morgan.She was an LPN. Lynne moved to Inverness, FL in 1989 from NH. She is survived by four children, Disiree Anaskevich of Albequere,NM,...

Larry Fast II

Apr 7, 2017

Larry W. Fast, 35, of Homosassa, FL died April 7, 2017 at his residence. Larry was born in St. Petersburg, FL on June 5, 1981 the son of Larry and Diana Fast. He worked on boats at several area marinas. He is survived by his wife, Amanda and two children; Lyla and Larry III. A private family Memorial service will take...

Pedro Cruz

Apr 6, 2017

Pedro De Jesus Cruz, 98 of Inverness, FL died April 6, 2017 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL.

Visiting hours will be held from 12 noon to 3 PM on Sunday, April 9, 2017.  Funeral Services for Mr. Cruz will be at 10am on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL....

John Bradshaw

Apr 4, 2017

John E. Bradshaw, 55 of Inverness, FL died April 4, 2017 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL. A Memorial Service for John will held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lecanto, FL on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 11AM.

Virginia Burrello

Apr 3, 2017

Virginia M. Burrello , 78, of Inverness, FL, died on April 3, 2017 at Citrus Hills Healthand Rehabilitation Center, Hernando, FL.  Virginia was born on October 21, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Richard and Mary Reilly.    She was a secretary for Harley Detective Agency in New York City during the 1950’s and 1960’s and CCI...

John Rhame

Mar 31, 2017

John A. Rhame, 83, of Inverness, FL died March 31, 2017, at his home. John was born March 31, 1934 in London, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Lorne and Dorothy Saunders Rhame. He served in the Canadian Navy as a frogman during Korea. John was a wholesale manager for a plumbing and Heating Company. In 1959...

Dora Schmidt

Mar 22, 2017

Dora Irene Schmidt , 85, of Lecanto, FL, died on March 22, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Dora was born on July 28, 1931 in St. Augustine, FL, daughter of Ernest and Wrinnie Gaines.  Before the death of her husband, they enjoyed many...

Maryanne Demarest

Mar 22, 2017

Maryanne Demarest , 71, of Homosassa, FL, died on March 22, 2017 at her home.  Maryanne was born on October 31, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Francis and Anna Alwill.  She moved to Homosassa in 1985 from Brooklyn, NY.  Maryanne was Catholic.  She enjoyed seeing all her friends at the Dixie Harvest Produce Stand on US19...

Frank Germinaro, Jr.

Mar 18, 2017

Frank Germinaro, Jr. , 70, of Inverness, FL, died on March 18, 2017 at his home.  Frank was born on March 10, 1947 in Danbury, CT, son of Frank and Pauline Germinaro.  He was an electrician.  Frank moved to Inverness in 2002 from Bethel, CT.  He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.

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Clare Burnside

Mar 13, 2017

Clare T. Burnside , 91, of Inverness, FL, died on March 13, 2017 at Citrus Hills Health and Rehab in Hernando, FL.  Clare was born on September 11, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Richard and Mary Reilly.  She moved to Winter Park, FL in 1973 from Levittown, PA and then to Inverness in 1986.  Clare...