Obituaries

Sep 10, 2025

Gloria Joann Sumner Bandy, known to all as Joann throughout her life, passed away at the age of 86 at The Elevated Estates at the Edwinola on September 10th of 2025.

Joann was born and raised in Dade City on her family's orange grove near the junction of Sumner Knoll Road and the River Road, along with...

Sep 9, 2025

Sheila (Osenbaugh) Hewitt, 72, of San Antonio, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025.

Sheila was born on December 5, 1952, in Elmira, New York, to Tommie and Mary Osenbaugh. She later made Florida her home, where she built a life filled with family, love, and community.

She...

Sep 9, 2025

Gloria Ellen Connor, age 71, of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Dade City.

Gloria was born on January 14, 1954, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Jeremiah F. Connor and Gloria (Jetta) Connor. She was one of seven siblings: Jeremiah (JR) Connor, Ann Connor, Patricia Connor (deceased), Micheal Connor (deceased), Teresa Connor,...

Sep 8, 2025

Myron Russell Warren was born on July 21, 1934, to Jesse and Henrietta Warren, in

Indianapolis, Indiana. He made his transition on September 8, 2025 at his home in

Zephyrhills, Florida. Myron, affectionately known as Russ attended Shortridge high school

which he left early to enlist in the Army. While serving in the...

Sep 8, 2025

Obituary for Richard Irvin Wallis

May 6, 1951 – September 8, 2025

Richard was born in Louisville, Kentucky. When he was three years old, his family moved to Orlando, Florida, where he grew up and graduated from Colonial High School in 1969. He immediately joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He was...

Sep 7, 2025

Delmer Fisher Gilbert, 81, passed away on September 7th, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Delmer was born on January 2nd, 19944 in Haysi, Virginia, to his parents, Lacey and Goldie Gilbert. There, Delmer attended school with his brothers and sisters. He worked on the family farm and in the coal mines, until he decided to join the United States Navy....

Sep 7, 2025

Brant A Robinson, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Zephyrhills FL

He was born on November 15, 1934, in Brattleboro Vermont, the son of Francis A. Robinson and Kara Louise Fitch. He was an Air Force Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. After the service he was employed by Agway Inc., and Sears...

Sep 6, 2025

Announcement:

Annie Josephine Springfield

Nick Name: Jo; Josephine; Biker Name: "Momma Jo".

84 years old

Long-time resident of Zephyrhills, FL

Date of Death: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Place of Death: Wesley Chapel, FL...

Sep 6, 2025

Richard Paul Shaia, 78, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on September 6, 2025, in Dade City.

Born on October 22, 1946, in Torrington, Connecticut, he was the son of Joseph John Shaia and Clara (Murelli) Shaia. Richard married the love of his life, Joan Shaia, on March 1, 1969, in Nashua, New...

Sep 5, 2025

Steve D. Osteen, age 73, of Wesley Chapel, FL., passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 27, 1952 in Tampa, FL., to the late Jack and Agnes Adams Osteen.

Steve was a dedicated and loving Husband to his wife, Cindy, for 51 years, and a loving Dad to,...

Sep 5, 2025

Phyllis Fay Keith, 82, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at home. Born July 20, 1943, in Winfield, West Virginia. She was the daughter of George F. McCallister and Ada Eunice Jordan McCallister. She was a Zephyrhills High School graduate and went on to own and operate Aunt Fay's Daycare in Dade City for 25 years. She volunteered...

Sep 3, 2025

Stephanie Marie Bazzell 62 of Zephyrhills Florida passed away on September 3,2025.

She was born on March 9 1963 in Dade City to Larry and Patricia Bazzell.

Stephanie graduated class of 1981 at Zephyrhills High School, and was employed for many years at Marion Smith Florist. Moved away to Colorado for a brief time and...

Sep 2, 2025

Louis A. "Butch" Sturchio, 89

May 22, 1936 – September 2, 2025

Louis A. "Butch" Sturchio, 89, of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 22, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Louis lived a long, full, and hardworking life defined by dedication, talent,...

Sep 2, 2025

Rejoice with us as we celebrate and give thanks for our Sister Mary Jerome Leavy OSB, (Dr Mary Leavy) longtime educator and mentor, who entered the fullness of life on September 2, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born in the Bronx, New York, on October 21, 1939 to Virginia and Harold Leavy and moved later to...

Sep 1, 2025

Nos reunimos hoy para honrar y celebrar la vida de Leonel Lázaro Rosales. Llevó la calidez y la esencia de sus raíces a lo largo de su vida. Desde sus humildes comienzos, se convirtió en un hombre profundamente conectado con su familia, su comunidad y su cultura.

Sabía cómo trabajar duro y, lo que es más importante,...

Sep 1, 2025

Margaret A. (Marge) Andrysiak, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 89. She resided in San Antonio, FL with her daughter.

Marge was born on July 29, 1936, in South Bend, IN, to Henry and Margaret (Hadary) Kipp. She married Richard L. Andrysiak, and...

Sep 1, 2025

José Ramón Guadarrama Ballesteros

Con profundo dolor, la familia Guadarrama Ballesteros anuncia el fallecimiento de José Ramón Guadarrama Ballesteros, quien partió de este mundo el 1 de septiembre de 2025 en Dade City, Florida, a la edad de 55 años.

José Ramón nació el 22 de marzo de 1970 en México, y fue un hombre...

Aug 31, 2025

Elvira Perez-Vega, 66 of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31, 2025. She was born on March 03, 1959, in San Sebastian, P.R. daughter to the late Ramon Perez Rodriguez and Rosalia Vega Rodriguez. She leaves behind her siblings Rosalina Rodriguez, Milagros Perez, Sonia Perez and Julio Perez. She was predeceased by her sister Maria Diaz...

Aug 31, 2025

Berice Alice Collins of Dade City, FL passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the age of 79 where she was surrounded by family. Bernice was born on August 14, 1946 in Savannah Georgia to Pauline Taylor Sharpe in Chatham County.

Residing in Dade City FL for most of her life, she is best remembered as...

Aug 31, 2025

Sandra Cope Cozart, 80, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 8, 1944, Sandra was the daughter of Rev. Kenneth E. Cope and Irene Tumblin Cope Schmitt. She grew up with a strong foundation of faith and family, values she carried...