Obituaries

Jul 2, 2014

Margaret K. Rushford (Peggy) , 72, of Floral City, FL died July 2, 2014 at her home. Margaret was born Feb 26, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of George and Margaret (Carr) White. Peggy was a private investigator and process server.

She moved to Inverness in 1996 from Orange Park, FL. She

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Jun 28, 2014

Orietta McPhillips, 80 years of age passed away under the care of Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Inverness, FL after a long illness.  Orietta was born in Providence, RI on February 5, 1934, the daughter of Peter V. Cipolla and Angela (Cicurchia) Cipolla.  She graduated from St. Mary Academy of the Visitation in 1951 and was...

Jun 15, 2014

William A. Thacher , 87, of Inverness, FL, died on June 15, 2014 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.  He was born the son of Stephen and Alvina Thacher on July 2, 1926 in Blue Island, IL.  Bill was a US Army veteran of WWII,...

Jun 14, 2014

Larry W. Wilkins, Jr., 37, of Inverness, FL died on June 14, 2014.  Survived by his wife, Tammy: sons Chase and Layne; father, Larry, Sr.; sister Shannon; and nephew Anthony.  Graveside services at Skyway Memorial Gardens on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Larry’s family.

Jun 10, 2014

The Lord, through a veil of tears has taken my love home.

LeVerne J. Lee , 81, of Inverness, FL died on June 10, 2014 in Tampa, FL. LeVerne was born March 25, 1933 in Westby ,WI the son of Lyder and Josie Lee. He was a US Army veteran and graduate of University of...

May 26, 2014

Stuart B. Stibbs , 72, of Inverness, FL died on May 26, 2014 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto.  Stuart was born on February 13, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, son of Leroy and Edith Stibbs.  He served in the U.S. Army.  Stuart was a retired New York City Police Officer and currently employed...

May 25, 2014

Frederick W. “Bill” Ashton , age 82, of Inverness, FL died on May 25, 2014 at HPH Hospice in Lecanto, FL.  Bill was born on July 17th, 1931, in Providence, RI, son of the late Varlow and Nettie Ashton. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth Hollingworth and Evelyn Irons.  He served...

May 24, 2014

Sondra F. Oltman , 70, of Lecanto, FL died on May 24, 2014 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Inverness.  Sondra was born on July 22, 1943 in Beatrice, NE, daughter of Ervin and Laura Schuette.  She was a professional guardian for the Citrus County Probate Court.  Sondra moved to Lecanto in 1993 from...

May 21, 2014

Ray was born Nov 19, 1950 in Presque Isle Maine where he had a well drilling business. From there he moved to Denver, then Virginia Beach, Homestead, Naples and for the last nine years in Floral City, FL. He worked at Brooksville Country Club as a starter and made many friends there. Ray was a great carpenter. He built...

May 16, 2014

Virginia A. Pike , 81, Inverness, FL  died on May 16, 2014 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice Of Citrus County.  Virginia was born on May 29, 1932 in Wakefield, RI, the daughter of Roy and Lyla Greene.  She was a Seventh Day Adventist School teacher.    Virginia and her husband moved...

May 13, 2014

David J. Barclay , 41, of Citrus Springs, FL, died on May 13, 2014.  David was born on August 28, 1972 in Truro, England, the son of James and Sheila Barclay.  David moved to Citrus Springs in 2000 from New Jersey.  He was a Barge Captain and keen boater..

Survivors include his wife Amanda Barclay...

May 10, 2014

Donald R. Curler, age 80, of Homosassa, FL died Saturday, May 10, 2014 in Lecanto, FL. Donald was born on October 31, 1933 in Bay City, MI, the son of Alvin and Margaret Curler.  In 1958 he started Linwood Cycle Sales in his garage. He went on to become owner of Linwood Honda in Linwood, MI. He started the...

May 1, 2014

Carol J. Rose, 79, of Hernando, FL died on May 1, 2014 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast.  Carol was born on June 18, 1934 in Dickenson County, VA, daughter of Steve and Emma Rose.  She moved to Hernando in 1989 from Crossville, TN.

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May 1, 2014

Ruth A. Manning, 94, of Lecanto, died on May 1, 2014 at HPH Hospice in New Port Richey, FL.  Ruth was born on April 24, 1920 in Orange, NJ, daughter of Harrison and Roseanne Corby.  She served in the U.S. Women’s Army Corps during WWII.  Ruth retired as a manager for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.  She moved to Lecanto...

Apr 29, 2014

James P. Easterbrook, 74, of Inverness died on April 29, 2014 under the care of Hospice of Citrus and Nature Coast in Inverness.  Arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 15, 2014

Elaine M. Yanzito , 55, of Hernando, FL, died on April 15, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Yanzito will be held in IL at a later date.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 15, 2014

William A. Baumgartner Sr. , 76, of Citrus Springs, FL, died on April 15, 2014 at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lecanto, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County.  William was born on January 23, 1938 in New York, NY, son of Anton and Elizabeth Baumgartner.  He was a Conservation...

Apr 11, 2014

Dean Robert Helt, 54, of Lecanto, FL passed away Friday, April 11, 2014.  Dean was born on May 14, 1959 in Staten Island, NY the son of Robert and Florence Helt.  Dean moved to Citrus County in 1971.  He owned his own masonry business. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence E. Helt.

Dean was...

Apr 8, 2014

Irene R. Starzinger, 86, of Inverness, Florida, passed away April 8, 2014 at Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in Lecanto.  Irene was born January 10, 1928 to the late John H. Reeder and Minnie Spruell Reeder.  Her career highlights include owning a business, managing traffic for radio and TV stations in the Midwest, and auditing...

Apr 8, 2014

Thomas J. Hoey, age 85, died at Citrus Memorial Health Center on April 8, 2014. Thomas was a resident of Inverness, FL with his with Kathleen. They had been married for 59 years and were just three weeks away from their 60th wedding anniversary.

Thomas was a loyal and generous husband, father, and friend and was always...