Our Obituaries
Melvin Don'l Burkhalter
June 10, 1939 - June 16, 2013
Melvin Don'l Burkhalter of Groveland passed away June 16, 2013 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. Born in Orlando, he owned and operated a paint and body shop in Orlando and later in Groveland. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Melvin loved racing his #31 race car throughout the Southeast, and holds the track record at New Smyrna Speedway to this day.
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Dolores R. Olson
December 6, 1929 - June 13, 2013
Dolores R. Olson, 83 of Spring Hill, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born in Worcester, MA. She leaves her loving husband, Roland L. Olson after 62 years of marriage. Dolores also leaves her 4 children, Bonnie Torrisi and her husband Tom, Lennie Olson, David Olson and his wife Jane, Ray Olson and his wife Terri, two grandsons, Michael and Jeffrey Torrisi. Dolores was a...
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Christina Cascio
April 10, 1920 - June 13, 2013
Christina Cascio
93, of Weeki Wachee, died June
13, 2013. Survivors: sons,
Joseph & Paul; 4 grand; 12
great grand; & 3 great great
grand.
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Herbert R McPherson
September 27, 1922 - June 12, 2013
MCPHERSON, Herbert Richard, Age 90, of Spring Hill / St. Petersburg passed away June 12, 2013 at The Springs at Boca Ceiga Bay. Herbert was born in Tarentum, PA. He was predeceased by his first wife Louise Rizzo and his second wife Irene Wondoloski. He thoroughly enjoyed spending his spare time either bowling or playing golf. Herbert was a convert to the Catholic faith and attended St. Theresa's...
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Edward John Kubay II
June 30, 1922 - June 11, 2013
Our beloved father, Edward John Kubay II, passed away on June 11, 2013. Ed was born June 30, 1922, in Palm City, FL, and he passed just three weeks before his 91st birthday. He was affectionately called "Pop" as well as a few others things. ;-) Ed was a veteran of WWII and was featured in a journal honoring WWII Vets. He was an avid outdoorsman all of his life. Ed loved life and lived it to...
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Dorothy L Amoroso
May 3, 1936 - June 11, 2013
Dorothy L. Amoroso, 77 of Brooksville, Florida, passed away June 11, 2013 while under the care of Hospice. She was born in Glassport, Pennsylvania on May 3, 1936.
She is survived by her husband Michael Amoroso; son, Keith Milligan; daughters, Kim Gavrus, Sherry Gricar, Michelle Durham and Kelly Wojdyla, and 3 step-children, Deborah Brietenstein, Celeste Rech and Robert Amoroso; numerous...
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Jeanne H Potthast
May 29, 1933 - June 5, 2013
Jeanne H Potthast, age 80, of Spring Hill, passed away June 5, 2013 at home. She was born on May 29, 1933 in Queens, New York the daughter of William F and Helen C (Hessler) Diffendale and came here in 2002 from Forest Hills, New York. She is Catholic by faith. Jeanne and Edward are members of the New York Club. Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Edward of the home, son, Tom of New...
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Robert George Emrick
March 28, 1965 - June 3, 2013
Robert George Emrick, age 48, passed away June 3, 2013 at home. He was born on March 28, 1965 in Glen Cove, New York the son of Robert G and Patricia A (Donovan) Emrick. He was a commercial Fisherman. He enjoyed golfing, telling "Funny Fish Stories" and being a father. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kim; son, Steven DeFrancesco, father, Robert G Emrick and loving family and friends. ...
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Anthony C Mosca, Sr.
March 7, 1926 - June 3, 2013
Our Dad lived a long and profitable life until he became a victim of Alzheimer's disease. He loved his country as he proved by serving in the Navy during WWII. He loved his family and adored his wife, Mary, whom he lost at the young age of 65 to cancer, his 2 children, a Son Anthony Jr (and his wife Kathy) and Daughter Liz, (and her husband Jerry ) his 3 grandchildren, Michelle (her husband ...
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Donald Browning
March 13, 1946 - June 1, 2013
Donald Edward Browning, age 67, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2013 at the home of his daughter. He is preceded in death by his father, Elmo Browning; step-father, Evert Vinson; step-sister Charlene Vinson; and step-brother Gary Wayne Vinson. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Vicki T. Bolton Browning of Port Richey, FL; his mother Evelyn Hinkle B. Vinson of Ragland, WV; two sisters,...
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Flor Talocco
February 23, 1918 - June 1, 2013
Flor Talocco, age 95, passed away June 1, 2013 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville. She was born in Colombia on February 23, 1918 the daughter of Julio and Adela (Gonzales) Castro and moved to the United States in 1962. She was Catholic by faith. Flor's enjoyment of teaching education lead her to start two schools in Colombia. The first school was named Instituto Porvenir and they...
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Tarney Williams
September 18, 1961 - May 31, 2013
Tarney L Williams was born September 18, 1961 in Milford, Delaware to Chester Witherspoon Sr. and Margo Leona Williams. In her teens, she relocated to Lakewood, NJ. She was very active in her local church and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1979. She married Roosevelt R. Williams in 1981 and later that year gave birth to her first daughter, April T. Williams. The young military family was...
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Joyce E Judy Mix
June 13, 1936 - May 30, 2013
Joyce E. Mix, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 30. She was predeceased by her husband, James. She was a member of the Spring Hill Ladies Golf Association. Joyce's nickname was "Judy" but she easily could have been named "Courage" for the things she overcame in her life. She lived for family and provided with her loving husband Jim, a life where her children could enjoy being kids in a...
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Mary Palmieri
April 15, 1923 - May 29, 2013
Mary Palmieri, age 90, passed away on May 29, 2013 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 15, 1923 the daughter of Luigi and Angelina (Fischetti) Signore. In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Care. Mary was a member of...
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Concetta Arleo
February 10, 1925 - May 28, 2013
Concetta Arleo
88, of Spring Hill, died May 28, 2013. She was born in Astoria, New York as Concetta Ruggiero and
came to (Timber Pines) Spring Hill, Fla 25 years ago from Panther Valley, New Jersey. She lived with her beloved husband, Michael Arleo first in College Point, New York then in Manhassett, Long Island.
She was a retired New York City Public School teacher and taught first grade for...
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Lisa J Marrone
December 9, 1967 - May 27, 2013
Lisa J Marrone, 45, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on May 27, 2013 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, FL, after losing the battle with Liver Cancer. She was born in Manchester, New Hampshire and came here 34 years ago from Manchester. She is predeceased by her father in law, Nicholas Marrone, Sr and great grandmother, Annette Carey. She was of the Catholic faith, attended Springstead...
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Charles Wildman
April 7, 1938 - May 27, 2013
Charles W. Wildman formerly of Yakima, WA died Monday 26 May 2013 in Spring Hill, FL. He was born on 7 April 1938 in Washington, DC the first son of Ruth and Samuel Wildman. After graduating high school in 1957, Chuck, as he was known to most, enlisted in the Air Force. In July of 1957, he married Mary Katherine Keiflin. His Air Force career took him to Morocco, England, Viet Nam, Louisiana,...
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Charles Dellaro
October 6, 1932 - May 26, 2013
Charles Dellaro, age 80, passed away May 26, 2013 at home. He was born in Lynbrook, New York. He is survived by 2 daughters, Marybeth Mueller (Rob) and Danielle Dellaro, 2 sons, Michael and Christopher, 6 grandchildren.
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John "Poppy" Steger
November 8, 1933 - May 26, 2013
John Steger (Poppy) of Weeki Wachee, passed away on 5.26.13 at the age of 79 after a painful battle with cancer. He was retired and formerly owned Johnny Steger Fill Dirt, Steger Fuel Oil Service, and Aripeka Seafood. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. His free time consisted of tinkering with little projects, collecting tools and such (picking) and gardening, as well as visiting his...
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Thomas "Tom" Lichtenberg
July 13, 1940 - May 26, 2013
Thomas "Tom" Lichtenberg, 72, of Spring Hill, passed on May 26, 2013 under the care of Hospice. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended St. Frances Cabrini. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ted. His coaching journey started in 1962 at William Mason HS (with numerous stops in between) and ended in 2004. Along his journey, he and Sue Ann have made numerous friendships that have...
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Susan Stiles
August 30, 1957 - May 23, 2013
Susan Stiles, 55 of Spring Hill passed away May 23, 2013.
She was a Deli Manager with Winn Dixie.
Susan is survived by her son, Eric Stiles and his wife Tanya, and daughter, Shannon Stiles; 4 grandchildren, Hayleigh, Allison, Reagen and Cameron.
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Michael "Mike" Alexander Challis
March 24, 1979 - May 23, 2013
Michael "Mike" Challis, 34, a life-long resident of Spring Hill passed away May 23, 2013.
Mike was Christian by faith and attended the Christian Church In The Wildwood. He was fun loving, enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and his job at landscaping.
He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Taylor and her husband Don of Spring Hill; father, Tom Challis and his wife Wendy of Sevierville, TN.;...
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Marianne Beagle Guerra
August 1, 1936 - May 17, 2013
Marianne Guerra of Hudson, Fl, formally of the Wellington of Spring Hill, Fl; passed away Friday May 17th at the Bear Creek Rehabilitation Facility. She was 76 years old.
Marianne was a registered Nurse graduating from nursing school in 1959. She began her career working at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT. She remained employed there for several years as a nurse and the IV Team,...
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Arturo Ching, Jr.
March 21, 1990 - May 17, 2013
Arturo R. Ching, Jr., "Chichi," 23, of Clermont passed away on May 17, 2013. He was born in Bronx, New York and came to Clermont in 1998 from New York. Chichi was fun, full of life, and always surrounded by lifelong friends. He loved skateboarding, video games, and his dog, Baby.
He is survived by his mother: Giovanna Ching, grandmother Milagros Ching, uncle Arthur Ching, aunt Jacklyn Ching,...
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Gloria M Villa
August 12, 1952 - May 16, 2013
Gloria M Villa, age 61 of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away May 16, 2013 at home. She was born on August 12, 1952 in Colombia. She is survived by her 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
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Kenneth Rogers
July 14, 1938 - May 14, 2013
Rogers, Kenneth M., 74 born in Tampa, FL., beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather joined his wife of 50 years in heaven on May 14th, 2013. He is survived by his 2 sons, Dennis W. Rogers (Tammie), and Keith W. Rogers (Trena); 1 sister, Helen Daniels (Paul); 4 grandchildren, Wesley, Trevor, Jessica (Alan) and Megan ; and his dog Pasco. He Graduated from USF in 1964. He retired from the...
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Edgar "Eddie" Lowell Money, Jr.
April 6, 1942 - May 13, 2013
Edgar "Eddie" Money, Jr., 71 of Brooksville passed away May 13, 2013. Edgar was born in Miami, Florida April 6, 1942. He made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ in 1953 when he was eleven years old. Money graduated from Southwest Miami High School in 1961 and from Miami-Dade Community College with an AA Degree in 1963. He served two years in the Navy from 1965 -1966, and graduated from...
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Estella Alston McDonald
November 11, 1919 - May 11, 2013
Estella McDonald
93, of Spring Hill, died May
11. Viewing 10-11 a.m., with
service on May 25 at New Hope
Missionary Bapt.
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Thomas "Tom" J. McAndrew, Jr.
June 18, 1930 - May 10, 2013
Thomas "Tom" McAndrew, Jr., 82 of South Tampa peacefully passed away May 10, 2013 at his residence. Born in Bradford Pennsylvania, Tom received a Victrola as a baby gift which probably influenced his love of music. He knew the lyrics to hundreds of songs and enjoyed sharing his love of "good music" as he called it - the kind where you can understand the lyrics. He listened daily to the sounds of...
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Bessie Losse
November 29, 1927 - May 8, 2013
Bessie Losse (Bess) passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning with her husband of nearly 61 years by her side. It is fitting that she passed during the week leading up to Mother's Day, as Bess was a mom, Nana, or Nonny to so many across several generations. She was a feisty, loving, vibrant, kind woman who became like "family" to most everyone she met. Her life wasn't measured by any single,...
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Vena Lillian Vedder
February 18, 1924 - May 7, 2013
Vena Lillian Vedder, age 89 of Spring Hill, passed away May 7, 2013 at home. She was predeceased by her husband, William and brother, Gale. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weeki Wachee were she was the organist. Vena is survived by her son, Mark (Connie), daughter, Mary Beth (Ed) Unger, 5 grandchildren, Emily (Darius) Dubash, Eddie (Anne) Unger III, David Daniel Unger, Kenneth...
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Nelson D Kennedy
February 7, 1945 - May 5, 2013
Nelson D. Kennedy, 68, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away May 5, 2013 a HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Florida. His daughter and son in law were with him until he passed peacefully. He was born on February 7, 1945 in Rockingham, Virginia, moving to Spring Hill in 1985 from Queens, New York. Nelson was predeceased by his wife, Patricia A Kennedy. Nelson enjoyed fishing and hunting. ...
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Lester J Condron, Jr
December 20, 1941 - May 2, 2013
Lester J. Condron, 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home in Brooksville, Florida while under the care of his Family & Hospice following a brief illness.
Known as Les by so many friends he is survived by his loving wife, Diana of Brooksville, by his daughter Megan, son-inlaw Glenn Gorlich Jr. and his grandson Derek, all of Hardyston, NJ as well as by his father-inlaw Roger...
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Everett F. Lawson, Jr.
November 12, 1941 - May 1, 2013
Everett F. Lawson, Jr.
71, of Spring Hill passed away on May 1, 2013 under the care of his loving wife & hospice. He was born in Anderson, Indiana and came here 22 years ago. He retired from GM. He loved the water, visiting his grandchildren, as well as family gatherings.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, Everett and Hazel; and his brother, Donny.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
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Caleb Mandelstein
June 29, 1995 - April 30, 2013
Age 17 passed away in Tampa, FL April 30, 2013. Caleb is survived by his mother Suzanne Mandelstein of Tampa, FL; his father Mark Mandelstein of Heath, OH and his brother Zach Mandelstein of Tampa, FL. Caleb was a good kid and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
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Harry M. Griswold
June 29, 1937 - April 27, 2013
Harry M. Griswold
75, of Spring Hill, passed away on April 27, 2013 at 7:18 p.m. under the care of hospice & his family.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Vicky Spong.
He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; son, Richard Griswold and his wife Deidria of PA, daughters, Ashley Griswold of FL and Angela Benjamin and her husband Robert also of FL; brothers, Wayne Griswold and his...
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Ruby G Hurd
May 29, 1943 - April 26, 2013
Ruby G. Hurd, 69 of Brooksville passed away April 26, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Jay; loving children, Linda Norris and her husband Anthony, Timothy Chapman and his wife Melissa, Thomas Chapman and his wife Pleshette, Michael Chapman, Marie Brown and her husband Charles, Dawn Smith and her husband Michael, Jason Hurd and his wife Jessica, Jessica Hurd and Jeromy Hurd; loving...
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Reba Jean Yankie
May 27, 1928 - April 25, 2013
Reba Jean Yankie, age 84, of Spring Hill, passed away peacefully April 25, 2013 at Forest Oaks Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Kayford, West Virginia and came to Spring Hill in 1980 from Perry, Ohio.
She is survived by her 3 children and their families: Charles William Yankie II and his wife, Karen; Daniel Glen Yankie and his wife, Sandy; Rebecca Jean Pons and her husband, Todd; six...
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Bernise CRAFT
June 1, 1918 - April 22, 2013
CRAFT, Bernise 94, of Tampa passed away at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital April 22, 2013. He was born in Taylorsville, MS to A.W. & Mantha Craft. Bernise was a member at Bayshore United Methodist Church. He retired from the U.S.A.F. as a Chief Master Sgt. after 25 years of service and also the U.S. postal service after 15 years. He was predeceased by his wife Carmen Craft. Bernise is...
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Joseph Lauro
July 22, 1959 - April 21, 2013
Joseph Lauro, age 53, of Hudson, passed away April 21, 2013 at Oak Hill Hospital. He is survived by his life partner, Maddy Martin, mother, Helen Lauro, 2 sisters, Rose Lauro and Buffy Rumpf, 2 brothers, Michael and Louis Lauro, 2 sons, Robert and Michael Enright, daughter, Carolanne Carrillo, 7 grandchildren and loving family. Visitation will be April 25 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at 280 Mariner...
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Eleanor Pat Loveridge
February 25, 1931 - April 20, 2013
Eleanor Patricia "Pat" Loveridge
February 25, 1931- April 20, 2013
Pat Loveridge, 82, of Tampa passed away April 20, 2013 as a result of lung cancer. Her family was by her side. She was born to Nellie and David Leahy of Boston, Massachusetts on February 25, 1931 Pat is survived by her husband Philip Sr. of 59 years; children Linda Loveridge, Beverly Wall, Philip Loveridge Jr, Steven Loveridge,...
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Gerhard A Jahn
August 1, 1923 - April 20, 2013
Gerhard Otto Alfred Jahn, Age: 89 of Weeki Wachee, Passed away: 04/20/2013 at HPH Hospice. He was born in Wilhelmsburg, Germany and came here 21 years ago from College Point, New York.
Born in Wilhelmsburg, Germany in 1923, Gerhard immigrated to America in 1927 at the age of four with his Mother Marta to join his father Conrad, a machinist who had come over from Germany a few years earlier...
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George D Engley
December 31, 1927 - April 18, 2013
George Davis Engley, Age 85, of Weeki Wachee, died April 18, 2013. He was born in Queens, New York and came to Spring Hill in 1977 from East Meadow Long Island. He retired from the NYC Police Department in 1977, also retired from the Hernando County Transportation Department in 1996. He served in the US Navy during WWII and also the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Survivors...
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Col. (Ret) John T Wallace (Jack)
October 2, 1929 - April 17, 2013
Col. (Ret) John T. Wallace (Jack) has slipped the surly bonds of earth and joined his two wives, Helen Ann McCarthy and Patricia Ann O'Keefe Shea this day April 17th 2013. He passed on among friends and family after a six month battle with congestive heart failure. His first wife, Helen passed on February, 3 2001. His second wife, Patricia preceded him by only six months and poor Jack expired...
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Raymond Madrazo
December 17, 1927 - April 17, 2013
Raymond Madrazo
85, passed April 17. Survived
wife, Madeline, son Raymond
and loving family. Services
Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 1pm at 280 Mariner Boulevard
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Victor Francis Ludnick
April 13, 1933 - April 15, 2013
Victor Ludnick, age 80, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away April 15, 2013 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Florida. His wife and daughter were with him until he passed peacefully. He was born on April 13, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland the son of John and Fern (Van Nosdeln) Ludnick. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 59 1/2 years, Rose and daughter Vicky Walters and husband Ron,...
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Julius Eisner
January 12, 1923 - April 13, 2013
Julius Eisner, age 90, passed away April 13, 2013 under hospice care. He was born on January 12, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York the son of Rubin and Rebecca (Kimmelmam) Eisner. He served during WWII in the 82nd Airborne and was a letter carrier for 40 years. He is survived by his daughter, Terry, son, Michael mike_e@msn.com 786-402-0725, Great granddaughter Amelia, 3 granddaughters, Tammy, Tawny...
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Grace Batchelder
July 5, 1958 - April 13, 2013
Grace Lavelle Batchelder, age 54, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away April 13, 2013 at home. She was born on July 5, 1958 in Manhattan, New York the daughter of Vincent and Anna (Perillo) Lavelle. Grace is survived by son, T. J. Batchelder, son and daughter in law, Timmy and Amy Goodman, Grandson, Trey Goodman, her parents, Vincent and Anna Lavelle, sisters, Debie, Chickie, Dora, Fran and loving...
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Lisa Maria Valencia
April 12, 1966 - April 13, 2013
Lisa Valencia, survived by her loving husband; Juan Valencia, Daughter; Dyandra Valencia, Sons; Giovanni, Gino Valencia, Mom; Olga Alvarez, Stepfather; Lilio Alvarez, Brothers; David Torres, Tommy Torres, Luis Torres, Enzo Armella, nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. Lisa Valencia, Mi gordita linda, your eyes, your smile, your heart, your goodness, your humility. Young fighter full of...
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Marsha Earl Barlow
June 18, 1947 - April 12, 2013
Marsha Earl Barlow, 65, passed away on April 12, 2013 in Brooksville, FL.
She was born to Francis "Eddie" and Vera Earl on June 18, 1947 in Clearwater, Florida. She grew up in Tarpon Springs with her parents and sister, Debra.
She was married on December 20, 1968 to Carl M Barlow, Jr. With Carl's career being in the Navy they then left Florida. While living in Newport, RI, she had two...
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Varian E Millirons
August 15, 1926 - April 12, 2013
Varian Millirons, 86 of Troy, NY., formerly of Brooksville, FL., passed away April 12, 2013. She was Baptist by faith and attended the Church of the Holy Spirit and First Baptist of Brooksville. Varian retired with Hernando Christian Academy.
She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Cadotte of Candler, NC., and Brenda O'Brien of Cropseyville, NY; grand-daughter, Rachael Ercolano; grandson,...
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Delores M Cottman
March 22, 1936 - April 11, 2013
Delores M Cottman, Daughter of the late Alfred and Viola Watts was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1936. Although she beat the battle with Brest Cancer the radiation treatments damaged her lungs, which made it hard for her to breath. Peacefully she departed this life April 11, 2013.
Delores was educated in the Philadelphia School system graduating from West Philadelphia...
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Yvonne Wiedrich
January 27, 1922 - April 11, 2013
91, passed away in Tampa FL April 11, 2013. She was born in Batavia, NY and came here in 1945. Yvonne is predeceased by her parents and sister Millicent Moore. In 1939 Yvonne entered into the food service scene and progressively forged her way ahead to attaining a matchless background of wealth and knowledge related to restaraunt operations and management. She spent her career as a hostess...
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Beverly L Lawson
April 12, 1928 - April 10, 2013
Beverly L. Lawson, 84 of Brooksville passed away April 10, 2013. She was born in Rhode Island and came to Florida 40 years ago from Coventry, Rhode Island. Beverly was a Switchboard Operator before retiring with Centreville Savings Bank in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
She is survived by 2 sons, Ronald Lawson and his wife Mary Anne of Brooksville, FL and Stephen Lawson and his wife Kim of Spring...
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Bobby Cooper Dotson
January 3, 1945 - April 7, 2013
Bobby Dotson, 68 of Brooksville passed away April 7, 2013. He was born in Robertson County, Kentucky and came to Brooksville 13 years ago. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Bobby loved telling stories with friends. He was great father and friend and will be truelly missed by all who knew him.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Nicole Dotson of Brooksville and his son, Chris Dotson of...
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Allen Fraizer Evans, Jr.
September 16, 1931 - April 7, 2013
Evans, Allen Frazier, Jr. 81,went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Joan Donaldson Evans; his children, Allen David (Sonia) Evans, Deborah Newman, Linda Evans, Julie (Joshua) Martin, Brittany Evans; granddaughters Rachel and Alexandria Newman; great-granddaughters Ellonorah and Clara Martin; sisters Barbara (William) Balch, Dorothy ...
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Jay H Miller
October 6, 1935 - April 5, 2013
Jay H. Miller, 78 of Nobleton, FL. passed away April 5, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia, PA., and moved from Atlantic City to Clearwater, FL making his way to Nobleton in May of 1977. He served 3 years with the U.S. Army in Security. Jay was a member, and very active with Nobleton Community Church; a big supporter of animals and loved his cat "Shadow"; his enjoyment included a great book...
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Jerry Trusiak
November 2, 1940 - April 3, 2013
Jerry Trusiak, age 72 of Spring Hill, passed away April 3 in Spring Hill, Florida. He was born on November 2, 1940 in Warsaw, Poland the son of Kazimierz and Regina (Ganus) Trusiak. Jerry came to Florida 12 years ago from Chicago, Illinois. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Local 710 Teamster. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, 2 sons, Casey and Greg, daughter, Margie Melton...
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Russell A Okusko
March 7, 1956 - April 1, 2013
Russell A Okusko, age 57, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on April 1st 2013. He was born in Constableville, New York and came here 5 years ago from Alabama. He would travel off and on since 1983 but finally settled in Florida. He graduated from Gouverneur, NY in 1974. Russell was Episcopalian throughout his life. He was also a proud member of "Sons of AMVETS" since 2005. He had a wide array...
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Elisabeth Luckas
August 19, 1926 - April 1, 2013
Elisabeth Luckas 86, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on April 1st, 2013. She was born on August 19, 1926 in Germany. She worked as a book keeper at the Augsburg, Germany central train station where she met her husband, Horst. They were married in 1955 and subsequently moved to New York. After working for the Garden City, School District for over 20 years, Elisabeth retired with her husband...
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Donald W. Wehner
October 4, 1924 - March 30, 2013
Donald W. Wehner
88, of Spring Hill, FL. passed away on March 30, 2013. He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church in Spring Hill. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the American Legion. He loved golfing, bowling, and fishing. He is preceeded in death by his 1st wife, Ila (Rogers), daughter, Karen Precour, son Daryl and sisters, Alice Janisch and twin sister Doris Brennan. He is...
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Dorothy Irene Schroeder Grunow
April 23, 1925 - March 29, 2013
Dorothy (Dot) Grunow was born in Detroit, Michigan to the Reverend Emil and Helen Schroeder, where she grew up with one brother, Armin, and three sisters, Ruth, Elsie and Marion. She experienced her Easter early this year by peacefully joining her risen Lord and Savior Jesus in heaven on Good Friday morning at the Lutheran Haven Nursing Home.
Dorothy, "gift of God," was truly a beloved gift...
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James K Cumbo
November 20, 1960 - March 28, 2013
James Cumbo, 52, of Montverde passed away March 28, 2013 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Born in Houston, TX, he moved to the area 37 years ago from Kentucky. He was employed as a fork lift operator at The Scotts Company in Groveland. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
James is predeceased by his sister, Teresa Cumbo. Survived by his wife, Paul Cumbo of Montverde; one son,...
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Dorothy Lee Hoskinson
October 3, 1939 - March 27, 2013
Dorothy Lee Hoskinson of Clermont, died Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, at the age of 73.
Born in Ferndale, Michigan, the youngest of three daughters, to Michael "Mack" C. and Rita E. Paquette.
Dorothy moved to Clermont in June of 1957 following graduation, and married her husband Jerry E. Hoskinson, in November of that year.
During her early years in Clermont, she had been an employee at Rambo's...
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William J Fowler, Jr
August 14, 1921 - March 27, 2013
William J Fowler, Jr., age 91, passed away March 27 at home. He was born on August 14, 1921 in Murray City, Ohio the son of William and Lovella (Skidmore) Fowler. In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his first wife, Helen and son, William. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine, 2 daughters, Sharon of Ohio, Carol or Las Vegas, son Kenneth of Spring Hill, 6 grandchildren,...
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Karen "Casey" Cornell
March 9, 1954 - March 27, 2013
Karen "Casey" Cornell, 59, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away March 27. She was born in Goodrich, Michigan, the daughter of Robert D and Evelyn J (Rexford) Knoop. She was of the Protestant faith and a restaurant owner for 13 years. Karen is survived by her partner, Tammy Beardsley, Spring Hill, FL, son, Robin Cornell (partner Laura), Spring Hill, FL, daughter, Kimberly (Steven) Reichert,...
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George Thomas Novak, Jr.
September 19, 1932 - March 27, 2013
George T. Novak, 80, of Clermont, FL passed away March 27, 2013 at Mike Conley Hospice House. He was born in Cleveland, OH, moving to the area seven years ago from Palm Coast, FL.
Although George was raised in the Catholic Church, he loved attending any church where his son, Tommy, was pastoring. George enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a teenager, and served on destroyer leader U.S.S. Mitscher...
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Loretta Reno
February 11, 1918 - March 22, 2013
Loretta Reno, 95 of Tampa passed away March 22, 2013 at home. She was born in Toronto, Canada and came here 32 years ago from New York. She was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church; Ladies Guild for 20 years and St. Francis of Assisi. Loretta was a Matriarch and loved living life.
She is predeceased by her husband, Peter F. Reno; daughter and son-in-law, Alice and George Spore.
She...
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Farish Chain
August 23, 1926 - March 21, 2013
Farish Chain, 86, of Tampa, FL passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Farish was born in 1926 and raised in Mt. Olive, MS, a small rural farming community. During his high school years, he lived with his uncle so he could play football and attended Olive Branch High School in Olive Branch, MS. From there he served in the U.S. Army for several years during WWII...
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Peggy Sue Marshall Martin
December 14, 1938 - March 21, 2013
MARTIN, Peggy Sue Marshall, passed away on March 21, 2013. She was born to Waymon C. and Mattie Bell Alewine Marshall in Oconee County, South Carolina on Decem¬ber 14, 1938 and graduated from Lavonia High School, Lavonia, GA, in 1956. Peggy spent most of her life supporting her military family in both the United States and abroad and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 138 in...
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Nahil Elmargie
February 17, 1956 - March 21, 2013
Nahil Elmargie
57, of Spring Hill, died March
21, 2013. Survived by loving
husband, Salim; 4 children,
Ida, Chris, Neveen, & Abid; &
7 grand.
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James Michael Soard
August 28, 1973 - March 19, 2013
James Michael Soard, age 39, of Spring Hill, passed away March 19, 2013. He was born on August 28, 1973 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Charles and Yuko (Irinaka) Soard. Before moving to Florida, James lived in Hawaii. He was an actor, a current member of the Actors Guild, did some modeling and also worked as a Promoter in the entertainment industry. James is predeceased by his father,...
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Edsel Bassinger
November 3, 1929 - March 16, 2013
Edsel Bassinger
83, of Spring Hill, passed away on March 16, 2013 at Sterling House of Spring Hill ALF. He attended Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth. He retired from the Government as a Cartographer. He is preceded in death by his wife Joan who passed in October 16, 2012. He is survived by his son, Byron Keith Bassinger and his wife Christine of Rogersville, MO; daughter, Lisa Ann Fauth...
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Eleanore A Glenz
February 26, 1934 - March 15, 2013
Eleanore A Glenz, age79, passed away March 15, 2013 at home. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Linda Hanzlik and Kristine Glenz, sister, Marie Kruzinski and loving family. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 at 280 Mariner Boulevard in the Brewer Chapel.
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Von Misamore
September 9, 1927 - March 15, 2013
VON DALE MISAMORE
Von Dale Misamore, 85, of Clermont, Florida, died at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida on March 15, 2013.
He was born in a house in Van Buren, Ohio in 1927 to the late Floren Orlo Misamore and Iva Belle Misamore. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kelvern Odel, who was killed during World War II. He was a graduate of Findlay High School in Findlay, Ohio and...
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Edward E Paliokas
January 10, 1949 - March 13, 2013
Edward E Paliokas, 64, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2013 under the Care of Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born in Depoltz, Germany and came here from Montville, Ohio. He is of the Lutheran Faith. He started working in 1968 for General Motors, Chevrolet Parma, Local #1005, as a set up man, punch press operator and retired on November 1, 1999 after 31 years. Edward is...
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Robert Clinton Curtis
July 26, 1937 - March 12, 2013
Robert C. Curtis Sr. 75, died March 12, 2013 at home after a brief illness.
He was born in Auburn, ME. July 26, 1937, the son of Alton W. and Irene (Grant) Curtis.
Robert married Rose P. Roy of Augusta, ME. on July 21, 1956.
Robert later married Amy L. Lucas of Readfield, ME. on December 16, 1978.
He was an auxiliary police officer for Hallowell from 1957-1958.
He worked at...
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Dorothea "Doris" Denton
May 19, 1925 - March 8, 2013
Dorothea S. "Doris" Denton, 87, of Clermont passed away March 8, 2013 at Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville. She was born on May 19, 1925 in Boppard, Germany, moving to Lake County in 2006 from Woodlands, TX. Doris enjoyed reading, playing bridge and spending time with her dog, Gizmo.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Billy H. Denton in 1996. She is survived by her daughter...
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Francis T. Lynch
February 3, 1946 - March 8, 2013
Francis T. Lynch, 67 of Brooksville passed away March 8, 2013.
He was born in Manhattan, New York on February 3, 1946.
In his early adult life he spent a lot of time with his cousins, boating and traveling. When he met Barbara he had a boat and they enjoyed many great trips with friends. Later his passion became golf and they lived in golf communities for 15+ years. He very much enjoyed...
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Willie L. Nobles, Jr.
June 1, 1949 - March 6, 2013
Willie Leon Nobles, Jr., 63 of Webster passed away March 6, 2013.
He was born June 1, 1949 in Dade City, Florida.
Willie is survived by his wife Cheri Nobles; brother Patrick Nobles, children, Willie L. "Chip" Nobles, III, Bobi Nobles, Cameren Nobles and Bobi (Squeaky) ; grand-daughters, Codie, Devan, Cheyenne and Angie, and great-grandson, Braydon.
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Willis J. Shaddix
January 2, 1928 - March 6, 2013
Col. Willis J. Shaddix USAF (Ret), 85, of Clermont, FL passed away March 6, 2013 at South Lake Hospital, Clermont. Born in Sweetwater, TX, he moved to Clermont five years ago from Oklahoma. He retired from the Air Force after 27 years of service and was President of Northrop in Lawton, OK for 20 years.
Col. Shaddix is survived by his wife of 16 years, Carmen Duvall; children Cynthia Shaddix,...
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Cheryl Anne Ross
August 6, 1952 - March 6, 2013
Cheryl Ross ,60, passed away in Tampa March 6, 2013. Cheryl was born in Palo Alto, CA and came here in 1980. She worked at Aetna in the Senior Health Division as well as Gentiva as a Claims Examiner. Cheryl was a member of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church. Her passion was being a loyal fan of the Florida Gators. She also enjoyed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cooking, baking and being a Girl...
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Stella Ann Engel
January 21, 1953 - March 4, 2013
Stella Ann Engel, 60 of Brooksville passed away March 4, 2013. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and came to Florida 19 years ago.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Engel; son, Joseph Engel; 2 daughters, Janara and Jessica (Novy); mother, Vivian; 3 grandchildren, Julie, Bryanna and Kendyn and many loving brothers and sisters.
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Richard Parker
January 8, 1941 - March 4, 2013
Richard Parker, age 72, of Hudson, passed away March 4, 2013 at HPH Hospice in Brooksville. He was born on January 8, 1941 in Webster, Massachusetts, the son of Clarence and Anna (Germate) Parker. He served in the U.S. Marines Corp. and retired from General Motors. Richard enjoyed riding and working on his Harley. He also enjoyed taking trips to various Casinos. Richard is survived by his...
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Patricia Ciuppa
December 9, 1928 - March 2, 2013
Patricia Ciuppa, 84, of Spring Hill, passed away on March 2, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving daughter Patricia (Penny), and her grandson, Christopher. Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband, Paul Ciuppa. Patricia is survived by her children, Patricia Sibert of Jacksonville, FL, John Jay Massa and his wife Ina of S.W. Ranches, FL, and John Paul Pfefferkorn and his wife Michelle of...
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Richard V Heckler
August 27, 1945 - March 2, 2013
Richard Heckler, 67 years young, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. He was born to Carleton Heckler and Martha (Fuhrhop) Heckler at S.M.Heller Memorial Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio and came to Florida 14 years ago from Rossville, Indiana. He served in The United States Air Force.
Richard was an active and passionate member of the Honda Gold Wing Chapter Motor Cycle...
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Margaret Anne Culhane
October 18, 1955 - March 1, 2013
Margaret Anne Culhane, 57 of Weeki Wachee passed away March 1, 2013. She was born October 18, 1955 in Manhattan, New York and came to Florida 12 years ago.
She is predeceased by her father and mother, Anthony and Anna Seiler.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Winder,brother John Seiler,grandson Taven Zonneville, step grandchildren Dustin Zonneville and Tiffani Zonneville and...
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Linda Jeanne Marchand
December 16, 1947 - February 28, 2013
Linda Jeanne Marchand, 65, of Spring Hill, FL passed on Thursday February 28, 2013 from cancer. She was born on December 16, 1947 at Woonsocket, RI of Rudolph (deceased) and Mary (Clements) Fafard (deceased) of Albion, RI.
Linda is survived by her husband Roger J. Marchand; their daughter, Anne-Marie Howarth of South Plainfield NJ; son, Christopher of Jackson, NJ and son, Professor Joseph...
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Anne Angela Hengesbach
July 4, 1918 - February 26, 2013
Anne Angela Hengesbach (nee Trusock) died peacefully in hospice in Spring Hill, FL on February 26, 2013. She was born on the Fourth of July, 1918 to Croatian immigrants in Fowler, Michigan. She grew up in Ionia, Michigan excelling in school and graduating at the top of her class at St. Peter and Paul High School. She then attended business school in Grand Rapids and began a career as a...
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Joseph William Morin
June 15, 1941 - February 25, 2013
Joseph William Morin
71, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2013 after a valiant fight against brain cancer. Joe was a licensed real estate broker and residential contractor for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife Marvis; daughter, Nicole; son, Marc; sister, Lynn; and 2 granddaugters, Raven and Hope.
Joe lived each day to the fullest and truly enjoyed life.
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Walter D Mazur
February 27, 1921 - February 24, 2013
Walter D. Mazur, 91 of Brooksville passed away February 27, 1921. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and Catholic by faith.
He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret R. Mazur and son, Walter Mazur, Jr.
Walter is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Jean Murphy of South Amboy, New Jersey; grandsons, Lawrence W. Murphy of South Amboy, New Jersey and Wade Ernest of South Amboy, New Jersey; great...
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Michael Gregory Backus
December 16, 1992 - February 24, 2013
Michael Gregory Backus, age 20 of Odessa, FL., passed away February 24, 2013.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County. He home schooled and graduated in 2011. Michael was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church; during his time there, he attended a mission trip to Guatemala; worked in Team Kids, the Music Ministry; was involved in the recreation ministry as a player and coach....
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Carole A. Frattini
April 7, 1935 - February 24, 2013
Carole A. Frattini
77, of Spring Hill, passed away on Feb. 24, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to this area in 1993 from Queens. She was Catholic by faith and is survived by her loving husband, Raymond; sons, Steven of High Point and David of Minneola, NY; brothers, Thomas Gerigk and his wife Laura of Mastic, NY, Andrew Gerigk and his wife Debbie of Morristown, NJ, and Richard...
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Martin Skip Williams
October 28, 1945 - February 23, 2013
Martin "Skip" Williams
67, of Spring Hill, passed away on Feb. 23, 2013 at his home. He was born in Cortland, NY and is survived by his son, William; his daughter, Christine; his sister, Donna Kelley; his 2 grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Linda Williams.
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Josephine S Busch
February 18, 1921 - February 20, 2013
Josephine S. Busch, 92, passed away February 20, 2013 at her home in Groveland, FL. Born in Jackson, MS, she moved to Florida in 1956. She served in the U.S. Army 5th Army Headquarters during WWII in North Africa and Italy. She was a member of the Tri-County Veteran's Association and the Telephone Pioneers of America, and was Baptist by faith.
Josephine is survived by three daughters; Sandra...
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John R Fullam
December 29, 1942 - February 20, 2013
John R. Fullam, 70 of Spring Hill Florida, passed on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. He was born in Astoria, Queens, New York and relocated to this area from Centereach, Long Island, New York.
John served in the US Navy from 1960 to 1968. He worked for a time with the NYC Transit Authority as a Mechanic was also a NYC Firefighter and retired as a Lieutenant after 21 years of service.
John...
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Freeman V. Reign
July 5, 1932 - February 19, 2013
Freeman Vernon Reign passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones on February 19, 2013, at the Hernando Hospice in Brooksville, Fl. Freeman was born in Carneys Point, New Jersey, on July 5, 1932. He grew up in Carneys Point and as a young man in high school, was interested in photography. Freeman covered local high school sports and photographed wrestling and basketball matches. After...
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Lester Neal Pepper III
May 26, 1949 - February 18, 2013
Lester Neal Pepper, III, 63 of Brooksville passed away February 18, 2013.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio and came to Florida from Ohio five years ago. Lester was a Retired Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and an employer of Securitas in Tampa.
He is predeceased by his father, Lester N. Pepper, Jr.
Lester is survived by a son, Darrell J. Pepper and his wife Michelle of Englewood, Ohio; 2...
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Marvin Manuel Lapidus
March 6, 1934 - February 17, 2013
Marvin Manuel Lapidus
78, of Spring Hill, passed away on Feb. 17, 2013 under the care Hospice. He was born in Brooklyn, NY. He is preceded in death by his son Stephen. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 yrs., Francine; 3 children, Michael, Karen and her husband Jon, and Cindy; and loving grandchildren.
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