Obituaries

Dec 27, 2016

Cynthia A. Cole, 69, of Citrus Springs, FL died on December 27, 2016 at Arbor Trail Rehab in Inverness, FL.  Cynthia was born on July 2, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of Oscar and Helen Clark.  Survivors include her sons, Joseph Bernard and his wife June and Matt Bernard.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Dec 25, 2016

Joyce Rinaldi, 85, of Saint Johns, FL, formerly of Inverness, FL, died on December 25, 2016 at her home.  Joyce was born on October 10, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of Joseph and Ola Jackson.  She was a nurse.  Joyce was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.  She was a past president of the American Legion...

Dec 23, 2016

Doris Eva Walsh, 89, of Crystal River, FL died on December 23, 2016 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Doris was born on October 5, 1927 in Gouverneur, NY, daughter of Grant and Ircel Webb.  She received her Master's Degree in Music and taught high school music.  Doris moved to Crystal River...

Dec 23, 2016

Helen S. Van Emburg, 94, of Inverness, FL, died on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Helen was born on July 31, 1922 in Brass Castle, New Jersey. She married Roscoe L. Van Emburg in 1946 and together they raised three daughters. Helen was a Toll Collector for the Delaware River...

Dec 22, 2016

Michael S. Harris, 56, of Inverness, FL died on December 22, 2016 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Michael was born on July 13, 1960 in Homestead, FL, son of George and Lela Harris.  He was an electrician.  Michael moved to Inverness in 2012 from Polk County, FL.  He leaves behind his...

Dec 12, 2016

Geraldine Malinoff, 72 of Inverness, FL died December 12, 2016 at hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL. She is survived by one brother, Frank Salfi. Private cremation services by Heinz Funeral Home.

Dec 11, 2016

Thomas D. Ellis, 80, of Bushnell, FL died on December 11, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family.  Thomas was born on April 5, 1936 in Michigan City, IN, son of Jay and Isabelle Ellis.  He owned Ellis Electric in Argos, IN.  Tom moved to Bushnell in 1986 from Argos, IN.  He was...

Dec 2, 2016

Nelson W. Elkins , 77, of Inverness, FL, died on December 2, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County and the Nature Coast.  Nelson was born on August 16, 1939 in Monroe County, IN, the son of Estel Elkins and Cleo (Cotton) Campbell. He was a US Navy...

Nov 30, 2016

Lelan H. Richmond, 81, of Inverness, FL died on November 30, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Lelan was born on January 11, 1935 in Table Rock, WV, son of Elliott and Logene Richmond.  He was a graduate from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, WV and served his country in the US Army. Lelan's profession included over...

Nov 29, 2016

William B. Hartley, 84, of Hernando, FL died on November 29, 2016 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, FL. William was born on March 9, 1932 in Trenton, NJ, son of William Beanland Hartley and Emma Victoria Potts. He grew up in Babylon, L.I., NY and...

Nov 23, 2016

William A. French, 87, of Hernando, FL died at Citrus Memorial Hospital on November 23, 2016.  William was born on October 2, 1929 in Pittsburg, PA, son of William and Rachel French.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. William worked as an aerospace engineer for Lockheed in Marietta, GA.  In 1998 he moved from Marietta, GA...

Nov 23, 2016

Norma Ruth Stevens, 94, of Lecanto, FL died at Brookdale Citrus in Lecanto, FL on November 23, 2016.  Norma was born on September 23, 1922 in Vincennes, IN, daughter of Anthony and Gertrude (Harmon) Erdody.  She graduated from Cass Tech High School and worked at the J.L. Hudson building in Detroit. On Dec 4, 1942 she married...

Nov 14, 2016

Thomas L. Kobylarz, 71, of Inverness, FL and Burlington, CT died peacefully on November 14, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL.  Thomas was born on April 7, 1945 in Bristol, CT, the son of Joseph and Anna Kobylarz.  He was a US Air Force Veteran serving stateside during the Vietnam War.  He was service manager...

Nov 6, 2016

Maude E. Hiller, 95, of Spring Hill, FL died on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Atria Evergreen Woods in Spring Hill, FL.  Maude was born on October 27, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Harriet and William Isaac.  She graduated from Browns Business College and was employed as a bookkeeper and statistical typist by a paperboard company...

Oct 29, 2016

Mark A. Toombs, 56, of Inverness, FL passed away on October 29, 2016 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Mark was born on May 1, 1960 in Layfette, IN, son of Larry and Patricia.  He attended Purdue and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University.  Mark was the owner and president of Training...

Oct 27, 2016

Edith G. Morris “Jerry”, 84, of Inverness, FL died on October 27, 2016 at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, FL.  Services for Mrs. Morris will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Heinz Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Hills...

Oct 26, 2016

Jeanette K. Nicolajsen , 77, of Homosassa, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2016. Jeanette was born on March 31, 1939 in Savannah, GA, the daughter of John L. and Lillian D. Knox.

Jeanette was a beloved wife, mother and friend to many near and far. She grew up in Savannah, where she...

Oct 19, 2016

Robert Lang Jones passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.  He was born January 13, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ruth (Littrell) and John Paul Jones.

Robert was a Naval Veteran of World War II, serving as Radioman on the USS LST 712 with the Pacific Fleet. He was released from service April 2, 1946, having received...

Oct 18, 2016

Regina J. Miller, 79, of Inverness, FL died on October 18, 2016 at the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Regina was born on March 15, 1937 in Welch, WV, daughter of Vincent and Mary Janlin.  She moved to Inverness in 1999 from Branchburg, NJ.   She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima...

Oct 17, 2016

Irene M. Winch, 86, of Beverly Hills, FL died on October 17, 2016 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast House in Lecanto, FL.  Irene was born on April 12, 1930 in Bangor, NY the daughter of Clifford and Marguerite Rich.  She was a secretary.  Irene moved to Beverly Hills in 1985 from Star Lake, NY.  She was...