Maria Ptyza, age 78, of Zephyrhills, passed away on Thursday, December 26th, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.Maria was born in Serbia in May 1941, to her loving parents Michael and Katherina Szenz.She was preceded in death by her parents; her partner, John V. Wilson; brothers: Michael Szenz and Pangratz Jungart.She was employed as an accountant before retiring and was very involved in the Southport Springs and SMARTS Communities.She is survived by her son, Dennis Ptyza; daughter, Susan Ptyza and her husband Duane Craven; grandchildren: Katrina Ptyza, and Michael Ptyza.Arrangements by Hodges Family Funeral Home 54 Chapel Zephyrhills, FL