Obituaries

Oct 9, 2025

Anthony Mancuso, 65 years old of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Rucki Hospice Care Center after a brave two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 17, 1960, in Bronx, New York to Eugene and Adrienne Mancuso.

Anthony was united in marriage to Laura Mancuso on August 10, 2005, in Las...

Oct 8, 2025

Edwin Leslie Gideons, 100 of Lakeland, Fl. Born : Sept 12, 1925 Lacoochee, FL to Enoch Washington Gideons and Ruhama Head Gideons passed away Wednesday Oct 8, 2025 in Lakeland. Edwin grew up during the depression becoming an entrepreneur at the age of 8 years old. After school he and his brother WJ would grow peanuts boil water, add...

Oct 8, 2025

Frederick Elmer Belles, "Fred"

July 22, 1935 – October 8, 2025

Frederick Elmer Belles, known as Fred, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Zephyrhills, Florida, at the age of 90.

Fred was born on July 22, 1935, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to Elmer and Josephine Belles. He was their only child...

Oct 8, 2025

December 1, 1931 – October 8, 2025

Christina is survived by her three sons, John, Bill, and Mick, her two grandchildren Jess and Joe, and her sister Dotty. Originally from Jamaica, Queens, in New York City, Christina lived the last forty years as a resident of Zephyrhills, Florida. She enjoyed yardwork, yoga, silver sneakers, and watching baseball....

Oct 6, 2025

William "Bill" Roberts went to his heavenly home October 6, 2025. He was born in Thomasville, NC. His parents are Wister Young Roberts Jr. and Daphane Nadine Pressley Roberts. He has a sister Donna Adele Roberts Brooks.

Bill and his family moved to Dade City, FL in 1957. He went to Dade City...

Oct 4, 2025

John H. Neumann, 86, of 6104 Cherry St. Zephyrhills Florida and 138 E Riverside Dr in Olean NY passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 @ Advent Health Wesley Chapel Hospital following complications from pneumonia.

John was born on June 6, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of Adolph H. Neumann and Amalia Junger Neumann of...

Oct 3, 2025

Helen "Peggy" (Carter) Fetch passed peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. She was born on July 1, 1947, to Robert C. Carter and Helen Wall Carter Mazurek of White Haven, Pennsylvania. She graduated high school in 1965. She married Theodore R. Fetch Sr. in 1974 and had two children. They resided in White Haven, Pennsylvania until...

Sep 30, 2025

Michael Alan Bridgman, 85, passed away on September 30th, 2025. He was born on February 17th, 1940, to his parents Claude and Marjorie Bridgman in Danville, Illinois. In 1966, Michael moved to Zephyrhills, Florida.

Michael is predeceased by his loving wife, Virginia Bridgman, who passed away on July 3rd, 2025.

He is survived by his...

Sep 29, 2025

The Chaff family mourns the loss of their beloved matriarch, Michelle Chaff, who passed suddenly and peacefully in the company of her loving husband, Bill, on September 29, 2025.

Michelle's life was defined by a legacy of love, kindness and compassion. She never met a stranger, and she was always willing to make sacrifices for others—even when...

Sep 28, 2025

Patricia Jean Gavin of Dade City, Florida passed at home on September 28, 2025 at the age of 65.

Patricia was born on July 8, 1960 in Paris, Kentucky to parents William Clem and Nancy Lee Clem. She grew up with 3 siblings, two sisters: Billie Joyce Brown and Kathleen Walton, and one...

Sep 27, 2025

It is with unbearable sorrow that we announce the birth and passing of our sweet baby. Our beloved baby, Kashten Alexander Jackson, was born sleeping on September 27, 2025 @ 8:27 p.m. at Zephyrhills Advent Health Hospital and immediately went into the arms of Jesus. During the 39 weeks of carrying him, Kashten was a vibrant, active...

Sep 25, 2025

Obituary for Gisela Maria Romero

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gisela Maria Quiñonez Romero, who departed this life on September 25, 2025.

Gisela was a beloved daughter, mother, sister and niece whose life touched all who knew her. She is lovingly remembered and survived by her two children, Tristan...

Sep 25, 2025

Robert "Cecil" Southern Sr., 88, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Dade City, FL. Cecil was born March 5, 1937, in Moulton, Alabama to Robert & Etta (Waits) Southern. He grew up surrounded by a large and loving family including sisters Agnes, Shelby, Jeanette, Shirley, Linda, Sue, Joyce, and brother Garry.

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Sep 21, 2025

Marie L. Massey, a native of Trilby, FL was the descendant of Trilby Pioneer Settlers, and the daughter of William (Willie) Croft Jr., and Mary W. Trowell Croft. Marie was a 50 plus year member of Trilby Chapter 89 Order of Eastern Star, where her grandparents were Charter Members themselves. She was also a long-time member of the First...

Sep 20, 2025

Joan Marie Dittami of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Bellingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on December 21, 1938, Joan lived a life full of love, laughter, and devoted service to others.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, Catherine and Arthur...

Sep 17, 2025

Steven Reis, Jr.

February 4, 1967 – September 17, 2025

Steven Reis, Jr., age 58, of Dade City, FL, passed away on September 17, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1967, in Fall River, MA, to Judith Ann (Mello) Reis and the late Steven Reis, Sr.

Steven grew up in Massachusetts alongside...

Sep 16, 2025

Rae Lynn Major passed away at home on September 16, 2025, just 11 days shy of 65 years old.

Rae was born in Michigan on September 26, 1960 to Dolores and Raymond Vandenbussche. She enjoyed time with six siblings: Kim, Kelly, Kris, Kevin, Curt, and Craig.

Rae welcomed two...

Sep 16, 2025

Ruby June Chambers, West, 16 September 2025

Ruby June Chambers, West, 91, of Zephyrhills, Florida, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, 16 September 2025. She passed away at Pretty Pound Manor, Zephyrhills, Florida. Ruby was a longtime member of the Richland Baptist Church of Zephyrhills. She was born on 17 June 1934...

Sep 12, 2025

Brenda Karen Perry (King), 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 12, 2025. Brenda, a caring Mom, Nanna, Wife, and sister, was a devoted follower of the Lord.

Brenda appreciated life's simple beauty. She found joy in sitting by the ocean, listening to the waves crash into the shore. Some of her happiest childhood memories were spent...

Sep 10, 2025

Larry Gene Phillips, age 93, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Larry was born on March 18, 1932, in Flint, Michigan, to Bert and Matilda Phillips. A man of integrity and service, Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and later dedicated 30 years of his...