Obituaries

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...

Apr 7, 2014

Sharon Lynn Perry , 62, of Inverness, FL, died on April 7, 2014 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.  Funeral services for Mrs. Perry will be held in McMinnville, TN.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 7, 2014

Joseph Gentile, 57, of Crystal River, FL died on April 7, 2014 at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River, FL.  Private cremation.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 5, 2014

Norman W. Mahlka, 98, of Hernando died on April 5, 2014 at Hospice of Citrus County Care Unit in Inverness, FL.  Private cremation. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 3, 2014

Russell C. Bedford, 96, of Hernando, FL  died at his home.  Private cremation.  Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL.

Apr 2, 2014

Martin A. Faso , 73 of Floral City, FL, died on April 2, 2014.  Martin was born on August 4, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the son of Philip and Jennie Faso.  He was a truck driver.  He moved to Floral City in 2002 from Naples, FL.  Martin enjoyed classic cars and riding his motorcycle with...

Apr 1, 2014

Marie E. Ashley, 92, of Crystal River, FL, died on April 1, 2014 at the Cypress Cove Care Center. Marie was born on July 18, 1921 in Humboldt, IA.  the daughter of Clark and Ethel Bullock.  She moved to Lecanto in 1995 from St. Petersburg, FL. She was a beautician and a gifted artist. Marie was predeceased...

Mar 31, 2014

Robert J. (Bobby) Best passed away on March 31, 2014 at Hospice of Citrus in Inverness. Pre-deceased by his son Robert Jr.  He was born on March 22, 1926 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Lilly and Robert Best.  The family  moved to Elizabeth, NJ when he was four years old.  He was educated in the...

Mar 25, 2014

Philip D. Hussey , 82, of Hernando, FL, died on March 25, 2014 at his residence.  Philip was born on May 20, 1931 in Salem, MA, the son of  William and Blanche Hussey.  He served in the U.S. Army.

Philip retired from American Can Co. with 36 years of service and was President of  IAM...

Mar 9, 2014

Thomas W. Otey , 72, of Beverly Hills, FL, died on March 9, 2014 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County.  Thomas was born on February 13, 1942 in Pulaski, VA, the son of Charlie and Madeline Otey.  He served in the U.S. Air Force.  Thomas was a retired...

Mar 9, 2014

Anele Steponavic, 94, of Lecanto, FL, died on March 9, 2014 at the Health Center of Brentwood under the loving care of Hospice of Citrus County.  Anele was born on October 22, 1919 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of George and Mary Kalinauskas.  She moved to Lecanto in 1996 from Waterbury, CT.  Anele was an avid golfer and...

Mar 7, 2014

Donald R. Dutton , 78, of Inverness died Friday, March 7, 2014 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County.  Donald was born on November 26, 1935 in Boons Camp, KY, the son of Bill and Gypsie Dutton.  He served in the U.S. Navy.  Donald retired from GM...

Mar 5, 2014

Jane R. Golden, 96, of Hernando, FL, died on March 5, 2014 at her home. Jane was born on Feb. 15, 1918 in Bellville, NJ, the daughter of Howard and Lorano Taff Faber. She served as a 1 st Lieutenant in the US Army Nurse Corp during WWII. She moved to Hernando, FL in 2005 from Homestead,...

Mar 2, 2014

Funeral arrangments for Mr. Garrison are as follows:

Tuesday, March 11, 2014     Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Inverness, FL

9:00 AM  Rosary by Knights of Columbus

9:30 - 10:15 AM Viewing in Chapel with Knights of Columbus Color Guard

10:30 AM Funeral Mass in the church

12:00 PM...

Feb 18, 2014

Estelle H. Brown 79, of  NJ, formerly of Inverness, FL died on February 18, 2014 at Bergen County Healthcare Center.

Estelle was born on June 3, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of  Frederick and Estelle Strubel.  She moved to Inverness, FL in 1978 from Hillside, MD. Estelle worked for various banks over the years....

Feb 5, 2014

Eugenia B. Christie 87, of Hernando, FL died on February 5, 2014 at

her residence. Eugenia was born on December 3, 1926 in Conway, SC, the daughter of William and Barbara Barnhill.  She moved to Hernando, FL in 2007 from Miami, FL.

Eugenia graduated from Conway High School-Class of 1943- in Conway, SC....

Jan 27, 2014

Marie Wierzbicki , 93, of Hernando, FL died on January 27, 2014 at Woodland Terrace

in Hernando, FL. Marie was born on December 17, 1920 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Nicholas and Aniela Suchena.  Marie and her husband Ernest operated a bakery in Chicago, IL.  She moved to Hernando, FL  in 2006 from Elgin,...

Jan 25, 2014

Cheryl M. Lordi, 67, of  Inverness, FL, died on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at her residence.  Services will take place at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness, FL