James Sagenich
Aug 22, 2025
James Sagenich, a devoted husband, father, educator, and lifelong servant of God, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He was 83 years old.
Born on August 10, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, Jim grew up in West Middlesex and graduated from West Middlesex High School. A gifted athlete, his excellence on the basketball court...
Rebecca Beth Melton
Aug 22, 2025
Rebecca Beth Melton, age 54, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Brooksville, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. Beth was born to Jim and Peggy Tyree on March 29, 1971, in Richmond, Indiana and lived out her school years in Dade City, Florida. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joe Melton; children, Clint, Ben, Chloe; father,...
Louis Joseph Colandria Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Louis (Lou) Joseph Colandria, age 80. Resident of Zephyrhills Florida died August 21,2025.
Born May 1, 1945 to Louis J. Colandria and Hazel P. King in Anne Arbor, Michigan. Louis married Darlene MacDonald in 1989.
Recipient of 2 purple hearts, he served 2 tours in Vietnam. Advocate for veterans...
David Lawrence Beddingfield
Aug 21, 2025
With heavy hearts and sadness we announce the passing of David Lawrence (Larry)
Beddingfield of Dade City, Florida. Larry passed away Thursday, August 21st, 2025 in Tampa
Florida. Larry was born on June 25th, 1955, in Dade City, FL to parents Leroy C. Beddingfield, Jr
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Nancy Lee Daffer
Aug 21, 2025
Nancy Lee Warner Daffer, 90, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care. She was born on January 6, 1935 in rural Nebraska to Dale and Leah (Welborn) Warner. Nancy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated with honors from the University of South Florida in 1967 and began her teaching career at Forest Hills Elementary...
Andre "The Fix-It Man" Bergeron
Aug 20, 2025
Andre, "The Fix-it Man", Bergeron
April 10, 1942 – August 20, 2025
Andre was a hardworking, family man who enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, and figuring out how things work. He grew up in a rural, farming family in Canada and Vermont. He served in the Army, reaching the rank of Sergeant. Later he moved to...
Robert I. Moore
Aug 18, 2025
Robert I. Moore
1938-2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert I. "Bob" Moore, 87, of Dade City, FL. Bob passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center after a brief illness, with his devoted wife, Suzan, lovingly holding his hand. His last breath...
Forest Darryl "Butch" Tharin
Aug 17, 2025
Forest Darryl "Butch" Tharin, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Trilby, Florida, on August 17,
2025.
Born in Tampa on April 3, 1948, Darryl grew up in a modest South Tampa home with his brother George
"Buddy," their mother Mary Evelyn "Billie," and father George "Buck." He was preceded in death...
Loreto "Lori" Marapao Castillo
Aug 16, 2025
Loreto "Lori" Marapao Castillo passed on August 16, 2025 at the age of 81 in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Lori was born to parents Maximo and Amparo Marapao on December 10, 1943 in Bohol, Philippines. She grew up with multiple brothers: Wilfredo Marapao and Gaudencio Marapao.
Lori later married Pacifico R....
Guadalupe A. Garcia
Aug 15, 2025
Guadalupe A. Garcia of Land O'Lakes, FL., passed away on Friday August 15, 2025 at the age of 83. She was a long-time resident of Dade City, Florida, moved to Leming, Texas later in life, and then returned to Florida to reside in Land O'Lakes. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose A. Garcia and...
Patricia Ann Geiger
Aug 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Geiger
January 27, 1971 – August 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Geiger lovingly known as Patty, on August 15, 2025, at the age of 54. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Patty lived a life full of passion, adventure, and...
Marcelino Montanez
Aug 15, 2025
Marcelino Montanez, 88 of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away on August .15th 2025. He was born on January 2 , 1937 in Santurce Puerto Rico to Bernardo Montanez Sr. and Eliza Franco.
Marcelino was truly the life of the party, always bringing joy and laughter with his quick wit and sense of humor. He was a kind,...
Marjorie Elizabeth Karan
Aug 14, 2025
Marjorie (Marge) Elizabeth Karan (maiden name Dunlap) was born the day after Christmas in 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After a long, robust life she passed into the arms of Jesus on August 14, 2025. At death she was surrounded by her two remaining daughters, Kathleen (son-in-law Gary) and Victoria (son-in-law Robert) and a dear family friend, Helen Keith.
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Sheila Anne Carr
Aug 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sheila Anne Carr, who died peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 10, 1947, to John Virgil and Iris Wilda Hunt, Sheila was a woman of extraordinary kindness and generosity.
For many, Sheila was "the...
Lowretha Ann Rowland
Aug 14, 2025
Lowretha Ann Rowland, age 66, of Dade City, Florida passed on Thursday, August 14 following a period of hospice care.
Lowretha was born in Dade City, Florida on October 14th, 1958 to loving parents James Gladin Miller and Lowretha Rousey Miller. She was welcomed by her siblings Shirley, Bobby, Malloy, Wayne, Louis, and...
Walter Karl Hornberger
Aug 13, 2025
Walter Hornberger, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13. His life was defined by love, service, and an unwavering dedication to those he held dear.
Originally from New York and later a resident of Florida, Walter was a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School and a proud U.S. Army...
Miles Barry Darnall
Aug 13, 2025
Miles Barry Darnall, 70, of Renton, Washington, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Dade City, Florida.
Mr. Darnall served with the Saint Leo Police Department for seven years before joining the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, where he dedicated 25 years of service. He earned the respect of colleagues and the community alike, and was known for...
Rafael A Fernandez
Aug 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rafael A. Fernandez, who left this world peacefully on August 13, 2025, at 9:22 p.m., surrounded by the love of his family.
Born with a spirit full of adventure and a heart for his family, Rafael was more than just a father—he was a guiding hand,...
Clarice Mann Lackey
Aug 12, 2025
Clarice Mann Lackey, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 99. Born in 1926, Clarice's life was a shining example of faith, compassion, and unwavering love.
Clarice's roots were planted on a farm in Northeast Ohio, where she learned the values of hard work, humility, and generosity....
William "Bill" Lewis Hepler
Aug 12, 2025
William Lewis Hepler - "Poppy"
September 25, 1945 – August 12, 2025
William Lewis Hepler "Poppy", 79, of Dade City, Florida, died on August 12, 2025. Born on September 25, 1945, in Covington, Virginia. Bill lived a life defined by dedication, perseverance, faith, and deep devotion to those he...
