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Charles Matti Stapel

Charles Matti Stapel

Sep 2, 2020

Charles Matti Stapel age 67, of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Charles was born in Concord Massachusetts on January 10, 1953, to parents Wilho and Phyllis (Beebee) Stapel. Survivors include his loving wife, Frances (Roscillo); son, Eric Stapel; daughter, Sarah Stapel; and grandson, Dominic Stapel. Charles was employed as a Carpenter before retiring. He enjoyed watching sports...

Ardell C. Mears

Ardell C. Mears

Aug 31, 2020

Ardell C. Mears, age 73, of Tampa, a honorable US Navy Vietnam Veteran, passed on August 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet, daughter, Stefanie, and a sister. Survived by his mother, June, daughters: Kathy, Krisie, Lori, Amy and Melissa; four brothers, two sisters and thirteen grandchildren. Dedicating his life to our country and Mason...

Ray Daniels

Ray Daniels

Aug 31, 2020

On Monday August 31, 2020 Ray Arnold Daniels went to be with the Lord at 73 years old. Ray was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He was born on April 8, 1947 in Clearwater, Florida. He served in the Navy in 1965 and after went on to create a business where he practiced in...

Sandra Bessenger

Sandra Bessenger

Aug 30, 2020

Sandra Elizabeth Bessenger died early Sunday morning, August 30th 2020, at her home in Dade City, Florida. She was born August 8, 1962 at MacDill Air Force Base hospital in Tampa, Florida. When she was one year old, her parents moved to Dade City. After graduating from Pasco Comprehensive High School, she studied and graduated from Stetson University in Deland,...

Freeman Polk

Freeman Polk

Aug 29, 2020

Freeman Fred Polk, Sr.

(October 31, 1931 - August 29, 2020)

Polk, Freeman Fred, 88, of Dade City passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. Mr. Polk was born in Wauchula, FL to Fred & Lola (Raulerson) Polk, and was a resident of Dade City for many years. When in high school, he was a proud...

Eleanore G. Dawson

Eleanore G. Dawson

Aug 29, 2020

Eleanore Gertrude Dawson (Francisco), age 87 of Dade City, FL. passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she has been a resident for the past 11 years with all of her family together. She was a resident of Dade City, FL. for 38 years, coming from Johnstown, N.Y. Eleanore was predeceased by...

Martin Russell Ryals

Martin Russell Ryals

Aug 29, 2020

Martin Russell Ryals July 2,1951- August 29, 2020 Martin Russell Ryals, 69, a longtime resident of Ridge Manor, FL passed away August 29th, 2020. He was born in Tampa, FL and lived in Homestead, FL for 45 years. He was a US Marine Veteran and served his country proudly. Martin was a father, grandfather and great grandfather. The family wishes...

Ramona Myers

Ramona Myers

Aug 27, 2020

Ramona Hazel Meyers nee Wood Jefford (Frederick)Ramona was the eight child, born to the union of the late Ralph and AlmaWood on the 4th day of May, 1938. She was born on the beautiful island ofGuanaja, Bay Islands of Honduras.As a child she was very quiet and private and was loved dearly by her parentsand older siblings. She was...

Armando D. Lopez Jr.

Armando D. Lopez Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

Armando D. Lopez Jr. 67, of Dade City, FL passed away Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 under the care of HPH Hospice. He was born April 1, 1953 in Tampa, FL to Armando D. Lopez Sr. & Rose Llerna Lopez. He was a lifelong Tampanian and retired after 39 years with the U.S. Postal Service, he spent the last couple...

Alma Willis Pike

Alma Willis Pike

Aug 24, 2020

Alma Willis Pike, age 58, of Dade City, FL passed away on August 24, 2020. She was born on April 26, 1962 in Boynton Beach, FL to parents Garner Willis & Ramona (Alexander).Alma had a loving personality and will be remembered as a caring and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. One of her greatest joys was...

Barbara Ann Zacavish

Barbara Ann Zacavish

Aug 24, 2020

Barbara Warfield Zacavish

1939-2020

Barbara Warfield Zacavish, age 81, longtime former resident of Weston, CT, died peacefully after a brief illness at her home in Wesley Chapel, FL on August 24, 2020. "Barbie", as she was most affectionately known, was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in New Canaan, CT. She graduated from...

Margaret L. Hinson

Margaret L. Hinson

Aug 24, 2020

Margaret L. Hinson (Midgie), age 75, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of San Antonio, she was born on January 28, 1945 to parents James (Jack) G. Rice & Marie C Best.

She will be remembered for the unconditional love for her family and friends.

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Antonio V. Salazar Jr.

Antonio V. Salazar Jr.

Aug 23, 2020

Antonio V. Salazar Jr., age 84, of Dade City, FL passed away at home surrounded by family on August 23, 2020. He was born on August 28, 1935 in San Antonio, TX to parents Antonio Salazar Sr. & Aurora (Villarreal).Along with his parents, Antonio was preceded in death by two sons: Juan Salazar (Diana) and Eddie Salazar.Survivors include his...

Kate Elizabeth Benedini

Kate Elizabeth Benedini

Aug 23, 2020

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller

Kate Elizabeth Benedini died at home in Zephyrhills at the age of 34 on August 23, 2020. Kate was born on August 7, 1986 in Tampa, FL and lived her entire life in...

Meredith Ann Reynolds

Meredith Ann Reynolds

Aug 22, 2020

Meredith Ann Reynolds, age 73, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2020. She was born in Lincoln, Maine on December 23, 1946 to George and Virginia Aldrich. She was married to Ray Reynolds, also deceased. She lived on the coast of Maine for many years and wintered in Zephyrhills, Florida for 20 years. She had many, many friends and...

George Heine

George Heine

Aug 21, 2020

George Herbert Heine, 82, of Zephyrhills passed away peacefully on August 22,2020 at Advent Health Zephyrhills. He served in the Air Force until November 6, 1966. He graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelors degree in engineering. George retired from Proctor and Gamble after 25 years of service. He loved traveling, especially cruising. He enjoyed playing golf and...

Carol Sue Thomas

Carol Sue Thomas

Aug 21, 2020

THOMAS, Carol Sue, age 74, of Dade City, FL passed away on August 21, 2020. She was born on December 21, 1945 in Mount Hope, WV to parents Cecil Scarbro & Elma (Stanley). Carol had a sparkling personality and will be remembered as a caring and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Along with her parents, Carol...

Hector Jose Zelaya Sr.

Hector Jose Zelaya Sr.

Aug 21, 2020

Hector Jose Zelaya, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. Hector was born on 09/12/1940 in Honduras, to his parents Jose Zelaya and Doloris Mejia who both preceded him in death.

Hector is survived by his loving wife Amalia Hernandez Zelaya of 57 years, and their three children, daughter...

Marvin James Pell

Marvin James Pell

Aug 20, 2020

Marvin James Pell, age 95 of Sumterville, FL departed this life peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2020 while surrounded by his loved ones.Marvin was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on March 13, 1925. He was one of sixteen children. Marvin was a veteran who served in the United States Army. After an honorable discharge from the service, he married...

Jimmy Velez Rivera

Jimmy Velez Rivera

Aug 19, 2020

Jimmy Velez Rivera, passed away unexpectedly in Southbend, Indiana on August 19, 2020 at the age of 35. Jimmy is preceded in death his grandmother Santa Nelida Velez as well as his grandparents Robert Cruz Rivera and Esther Atkinson Rivera. Jimmy is survived by his loving parents Jimmy & Sandra Rivera, his siblings Ruben Rivera (Megan)Jose Velez, Danielle Alvardo and...

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