Obituaries

Jul 25, 2015

Mary Jane Mitchell , 79, of Citrus Springs, FL died on  Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Health Center at Brentwood in Lecanto, FL. Services for Mrs. Mitchell will be scheduled at a later date.

Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Jul 24, 2015

Lawrence A. Steele, 72, of Hernando, FL, died peacefully on July 24, 2015 at his residence under the loving care of his family and HPH Hospice. Larry displayed great dignity through a devastating disease. Lawrence was born in Gowanda, NY, on August 10, 1942, the son of  Nora Steele. He...

Jul 22, 2015

Patricia Ann Slater , 77, of Lecanto, FL died on July 22, 2015 at

Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL.

Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Jul 19, 2015

Benno Frederick Harrer, “Ben”, age 76, of Hernando Florida died Sunday, July 19, 2015.Ben was born in Des Plaines, Illinois on October 11, 1938 the son of Benno and Ella Harrer. He Graduated from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana in 1960. Ben was a U.S. Army veteran. He moved to Hernando in 2001...

Jul 19, 2015

Harry Quinton Phair, 67

Hernando

On the afternoon of July 19, 2015 God called this soldier home.

Born October 31, 1947 he was raised in Queens, NY.  He spent his summers in Plattsburgh, NY in the home...

Jul 14, 2015

John M. Wheeler, “Jack”, age 89, of Inverness, FL., died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Jack was born in Flint, Michigan on January 29, 1926 the son of  Ros and Fern Wheeler. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of WWII. Jack was a entrepreneur and manufacturing representative for several sheet metal...

Jul 11, 2015

Scott Raymond Hansen , 66, of Inverness, FL died on July 11, 2015 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, Lecanto, FL. He was a U.S. Army veteran. A service for Scott will be held at Florida National Cemetery. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Jul 9, 2015

David Rozek was born October 7, 1936, in Bay City, Michigan, to Theodore and Irene Rozek. He was 78 years old. He departed this life July 9, 2015, in the loving care of Hospice House of Citrus and the Nature Coast, due to acute heart failure.

David attended Handy High School in Bay...

Jul 9, 2015

Donna Rochelle Jones , 72, of Inverness, FL died on July 9, 2015 at HPH Hospice, Lecanto, FL. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Jul 5, 2015

Come join us in a celebration of the life of Carroll Ann Maguder. She will always be remembered for her kind heart, caring personality and beautiful smile which had the ability to light up any room. In the last few years Carroll faced many challenges and met them all head on with  class, humor and strength that was uplifting...

Jun 30, 2015

Shirley Marie Tosca , 77 of Beverly Hills, FL died on June 30, 2015 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL. A Memorial Service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Vineland, NJ at a later date.

Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Jun 30, 2015

Shirley Marie Tosca, 77 of Beverly Hills, FL passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Citrus Memorial Hospital.

Shirley was born April 29, 1938 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ to Alfred Martin and Carmella Pagano. Shirley moved to Hollywood, FL in 1974.

Shirley was a retired Comptroller from many Toyota dealerships and JM family enterprises...

Jun 26, 2015

Wescott, John Francis “Scotty” , age 84, of Hernando, FL., died Friday, June 26, 2015. Scotty was born in New York City, September 10, 1930. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York until he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. He was a corpsman stationed in St. Petersburg and Attu Island...

Jun 19, 2015

Margaret G. Carlson , 86, of Inverness, FL (formerly of Hernando, FL) died on June 19, 2015 at Citrus Health and Rehab Center in Inverness, FL.  Margaret was born on October 19, 1928 in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of  John and Gulli Gustafson.

She was a supervisor in the business office of Jamestown...

Jun 16, 2015

Frances Stevia Kennedy, age 77, of Inverness Florida died peacefully at her home on May 16, 2015 amongst her family and in the care of Hospice of Citrus County. Frances was born in Rutland, Vermont on November 27, 1937 to her parents Alexander and Mary Sobotka. She Graduated from Rutland High and went on to attend Business...

Jun 7, 2015

Leslie W. Welch , 74 of Beverly Hills, FL died on Sunday, June 7, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11am at Shepherds Way Baptist Church, 965 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461

Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

Jun 7, 2015

Susan M. Reaves , 57, of Floral City, FL died on June 7, 2015 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto, FL.  Susan was born on September 3, 1957 in Hempstead, NY, the daughter of  Eugene and Cecelia

Marra.  Susan had a lifelong nursing career in Citrus County. She was...

Jun 6, 2015

Kevin Michael Peck , 24 of Homosassa, FL died on Saturday, June 6, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Megan and son Mika.

Kevin’s family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, June 13, 2015  at Heinz Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will take place at...

Jun 4, 2015

John A. Bruzas, 77 of Inverness, FL died June 4, 2015 at Crystal River Health and Rehab Center in Crystal River.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the First Lutheran Church, Inverness.

Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL

May 31, 2015

William R. Stockburger Sr. , 65 of Lecanto, FL died on May 31, 2015. A Celebration of  his Life will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 6 PM to 9 PM with a Memorial Service at 6:30 PM at the Citrus Springs Community Center,1570 W Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs, FL 34434.