Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

Edwin Hedberg of Lecanto, September 4, 1945 – November 16, 2022.

Edwin (Ed) was born to Oscar and Marion Hedberg in Olean, New York. He attended school in Olean until he graduated from Olean High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he served until 1968. After leaving the service he returned to Olean where he worked and...

Oct 31, 2022

Gifford, Richard Douglas, 72, of Inverness, Florida passed on October 31, 2022. He was born to the late George and Bertha (Nee Gibbs) Gifford in Ft. Worth, Texas on January 28, 1950. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before completing his service. Upon his release, he worked...

Oct 27, 2022

Kenneth Myron Meltesen of Beverly Hills, Florida, went to be with his Lord on October 27, 2022 at Vitas Hospice after a long illness. He was the loving husband of 58 years of Diane (Yurk) Meltesen, and adored father of Kent Michael Meltesen and Michelle Lynn Meltesen and son-in-law Larry Arfmann.

Ken was born in Shennington, Wisconsin...

Oct 25, 2022

Susan Fornabio, 70, of Hernando, FL passed away on October 25, 2022.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 13, 1952.

A Gathering will be held from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness, with a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM.

Oct 23, 2022

Anna Kobylarz, 98, of Inverness, FL, passed away on October 23, 2022 in Ocala.  She was born on September 21, 1924 in Terryville, CT to Lawrence and Julia Plawecki.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Heinz Funeral Home in Inverness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Oct 16, 2022

Charles V. Chesnul, 92, of Floral City, passed away on October 16, 2022.  He was born on July 18, 1930 in Chicago, IL.  He was a Veteran of the US Army.

Charles is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jeanneine; son Joseph Chesnul and his wife Debra; stepsons, Barry and David Cole; brother, Jerome Chesnul; as well...

Oct 16, 2022

Karen Lowe, 77, was born to James and Ruth Spencer in Alliance, Ohio on April 10, 1945. She passed away peacefully in her sleep October 16, 2022.

Karen retired from Radford University in Virginia and moved to Florida in 2002. Karen worked part time for Kumon Math and Reading Center in Inverness.

Karen was a...

Oct 9, 2022

Harold "Speedy" Weatherly, 66, of Floral City, FL, passed away in Ocala on October 9, 2022.  He was born on June 12, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to Flash and Grace Weatherly.

Before he became sick, Speedy loved to go to garage sales.  He would buy things whether he needed them or not.

He is survived...

Oct 5, 2022

David L. Cyphert, 66, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed on October 5, 2022. He was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1955, to the Thomas and Irene Cyphert. David was a veteran of the United States Navy. He served for 12 years.  He enjoyed fishing, observing wildlife and chocolate ice cream.

He is survived by...

Oct 5, 2022

James Marks, 84, of Inverness, FL, passed away on October 5, 2022.  He was born on September 16, 1938 in Hartford, CT, to Edward and Mary Marks.

James was a veteran of the US Army.  He was also an avid golfer.  He met his wife, Doris while golfing.  She is left to cherish his memory along with...

Sep 21, 2022

On September 21, 2022, Laura Ann Nash (Helt) was welcomed into heaven by her father, Dean Robert Helt, her sister, Lisa Marie Helt, her father in law, Ralph Edward Nash, her grandparents, Robert and Florence Helt, James Calvin and Doris Hicks, and George and Eleanor McLaughlin and her dear friend, Matt Peters. Dean and Katie Helt welcomed their daughter...

Sep 18, 2022

William R. McGuckin, 90, of Inverness, FL., previously from Philadelphia, passed away on September 18, 2022. He was born on August 12, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Kathleen McGuckin.

Bill was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean War.  He worked as a manager for the US Postal Service. ...

Sep 16, 2022

Armitage, Robert McGill, 88, better known as Mac, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, September 16, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family. Mac was born June 20, 1934 to the late Robert Colin & Sarah (nee McGill) Armitage in Ybor City, Florida. He was a Christian by faith and a veteran of the United...

Sep 16, 2022

St. Don, Eugene Thomas, 89, of Beverly Hills, Florida, passed on September 16, 2022. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on December 17, 1932 to the late Alfred and Clare Florida (Monty) St. Don. Eugene was Catholic by faith and a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an Electrical Engineer with Texas Instruments up until...

Sep 14, 2022

Eileen E. Bolognesi, 88, of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 14, 2022. She was born to the late John and Caroline Snell on July 2, 1934, in Queens, NY.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael P. Bolognesi Sr.  Survivors include her son, Michael P. Bolognesi Jr; daughter, Mary Beth Bolognesi; grandchildren, Jennifer Ficara,...

Sep 13, 2022

John C. Lanoue, known as “handsome John”, 83, of Lecanto, FL passed away on Sept 13th, 2022 in the loving care at the Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto. Born Sept 26, 1938, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to parents Rosaire (57) and Gertrude (90) Lanoue.   John was just 13 days shy of his 84th birthday.

John came to retire in...

Sep 10, 2022

Richard E. Groth Sr., 61, of Inverness, FL, passed away on September 10, 2022.  He was born on December 9, 1960 in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Howard and Jeanette Groth.

Richard was married to his wife Kay Groth for forty years and together they raised their family of five children. He was a devoted Husband, a loving Father, and an amazing Poppy. Richard enjoyed...

Sep 9, 2022

Janelle Lynn Luke, 64, of Lecanto, FL, passed away on September 9, 2022. Janelle was born to Donald and Sherrill Luke on August 27, 1958, in Saginaw, MI.

Her hobbies included bowling, dancing, singing and coloring.  She belonged to The Salvation Army.  She loved going to church and playing the tambourine.

Janelle was preceded in...

Sep 7, 2022

SHERRY HENDERSON

Sherry sadly passed away on September 7, 2022, at the age of 73 after a long illness. She went peacefully with the caring people at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, FL by her side.

Sherry was born in PA.; however, she lived her life in FL. She was a free spirit and lived her...

Sep 3, 2022

Marie Julia Hicks, 90 years old, passed peacefully from this life on September 3, 2022, with her husband, Harold Hicks and her loving daughters by her side.  Marie was born April 24, 1932 to the late Lester and Marie (nee Lucas) Chaney in Chicago, Illinois, was Catholic by faith and the oldest of three siblings.

In her...