Obituaries

Jun 19, 2016

Jill E. Kirby, 73, of Inverness, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Inverness, FL.

Jun 19, 2016

Luisa G. Ferraro, 54, of Citrus Springs, FL died, Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, Fl. Luisa was born July 10, 1961 in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Calogero and Maria Pia (Bordonaro) Ferraro. She was Catholic. Luisa was predeceased by her brother, Luigi (Papa Lou) and is survived by her parents, Calogero...

Jun 16, 2016

Lottie Miller, 96, of The Villages, FL, died June 16, 2016 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Inverness, FL.

She was born in Armstrong County, PA, in 1919. Lottie was the daughter of Lyman and Myrtle Barclay. She was Methodist. Lottie is survived by a daughter, Irene Coen.Services are private and Inurnment will take place at a...

Jun 15, 2016

Lois Ann Hamby, 87, walked through the Gates of Heaven into her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s arms on June 15, 2016. She was born in Flint, Michigan, November 23, 1928 to the late Nina Taylor Reeves and Albert Frank Reeves. She moved to Tampa as a teenager and resided with her husband and children...

Jun 7, 2016

Carmella G. Provo, 85, of Inverness, FL died Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at her residence.She was born October 6, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Angeline Drago. Carmella retired from Crysler and then went on to manage a mobile home park. She was Lutheran. Carmella is survived by her daughter Gina Pyle of Beverly Hills, FL...

Jun 1, 2016

Ernest T. Hopper, 83, of Hernando, FL died on June 1, 2016 at his home.  Ernest was born February 23, 1933 in Bellmore, NY, the fourth of five children of Ernest M. and Mary Agnes Hopper.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  Ernest was a police officer in Hempstead, NY.  He retired and moved to...

Jun 1, 2016

Marie Tina Russano, 91, of Inverness, FL died on June 1, 2016 at her home.  The family of Mrs. Russano will receive friends on Monday, June 6, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima...

May 31, 2016

Scott Dane (Nelson Scott Dane) 60, of Crystal River, FL died May 31, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL. He is survived by his mother Jean of North Carolina, brother Nelson B. Dane III of Altamonte Springs, FL and sister, Kate Dane of Deltona, FL. Services will be held at a later date.

May 31, 2016

Thomas C. Wilson, 77, of Inverness, FL, died on May 31, 2016 at his home.  Thomas was born on August 4, 1938 in Madison, County, FL, son of Woodrow and Ida Wilson.  He was a Police Officer and served in the U.S. Air Force.   Survivors include his wife, Vivian Wilson; son, Dwayne Wilson; and daughter, Kimberly Stewart.  Arrangements by...

May 28, 2016

P a ul L . Crowl e y , 81, o f H e rn a ndo, F L , died on M a y 28, 2016 a t O c a la R e gional Hospit a l. P a ul w a s born on A p r il 2 3, 1935 in Be r w...

May 24, 2016

Frances R. Van Doren, 84, of Inverness, FL, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Frances was born March 16, 1932 in Miami, FL the daughter of James and Annie Harmon. She was predeceased by her husband, Lewis and son Robert. Frances is survived by three children; Norman Van Doren, Louise Strickland, and Brenda Viola.

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May 23, 2016

JoAnn T. Booker, 59, of  Inverness, FL, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at HPH Hospice, Lecanto, FL. Services for JoAnn will be held at a later date. Heinz Funeral Home and Cremation, Inverness FL.

May 17, 2016

Judy Anne Velsor, 70, of Inverness, FL died May 17, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.  Judy was born May 31, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Arthur and Florence Schineller.  She was a faithful Wife, dedicated Mother, and loving Sister.

Judy was predeceased by her husband Allen Velsor and sister, Sally Piechotta.  Survivors include her daughter,...

May 17, 2016

Lydia C. Whitcomb, 93, of Inverness, FL died peacefully on May 17, 2016 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Inverness, FL.  Lydia was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 19, 1923. She loved doing needlework on plastic canvas, reading mysteries, and crocheting. Lydia is survived by four children; Thomas Reid, Lorraine Reid, Nancy Reid, Donna Roberts, half-sister Alice...

May 13, 2016

Virginia Mae Lutz, 91, of Inverness, FL died Friday, May 13, 2016 at Health Center at Brentwood, Lecanto, FL. Services for Virginia will be held at Inverness First Church of God on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

May 11, 2016

William R. Hanlon age 84 of Inverness, FL died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL.

He is survived by sons: Larry, Rickey and Robert Hanlon, daughter Gail Argiro, sister, Lillian, brothers; John and Donald and nine grandchildren. Sevices will be held in Canada.

May 10, 2016

Volker Herbert Knees passed from this life on May 10, 2016.  Born in Berlin, Germany, August 21, 1940 he was the son of Katie Dora Thies and Erich Karl Knees.  He and his mother immigrated to the USA in 1950.

His youth was spent on Long Island and parts of New York City,...

May 10, 2016

Daniel B. Daley, 64, of Inverness, FL died on May 10, 2016 at Crown Court Assisted Living in Inverness, FL.  Daniel was born on November 28, 1951 in Coral Gables, FL  He was a diesel mechanic for MTA.  He leaves behind his brother, Dennis Daley of Miami.

May 6, 2016

Mary Forbidussi , 97, of Dunnellon, FL died on May 6, 2016 at Citrus Hills Health and Rehab, Hernando, FL.  Mary’s family will receive friends from 9 AM until the hour of service on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Heinz Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 10 AM.  Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Leesburg,...

May 3, 2016

Jane Marie Broesler, 65, of Inverness, FL, died May 3, 2016 under the care of Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.