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Dade City and Zephyrhills, Florida and surrounding areas

Josephine "Jo Claire" Mcclain

Josephine "Jo Claire" Mcclain

Jan 2, 2020

MCCLAIN, Josephine "Jo Claire", 85, of Zephyrhills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 2, 2020. She was born on December 23, 1934 in Tampa, FL to parents Charleshugh Hamilton Edwards & Sallie (Ledbetter) Edwards. Jo Claire graduated from Pasco High School in 1953 and obtained her AA degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She was a...

Sharon York Zegarzewski

Sharon York Zegarzewski

Jan 1, 2020

Sharon York Zegarzewski age 66, of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

She was born in Cincinnati OH, on October 15, 1953, to loving parents Caleb and Delia (Hodge) York.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Caleb York and Delia Mae Hodge, sisters; Ada Mae Van Delden, Arlene Robinson and Sheila...

Robert "Bob" Louis Hughes

Robert "Bob" Louis Hughes

Jan 1, 2020

Robert "Bob" Louis Hughes, 72, of Kathleen, Florida, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born in Pennsylvania and moved at a young age to Dade City, Florida. He attended Pasco and King High School where he graduated in 1965. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Hector M. Gonzalez

Hector M. Gonzalez

Dec 31, 2019

Hector Miguel Gonzalez, 68, of Wesley Chapel, FL, went home to the Lord surrounded by family and friends on December 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel Gonzalez and Julia Vega.

Hector is survived by wife, Lourdes Gonzalez, daughter, Grace Gonzalez, son, Michael Gonzalez, grandson, Dominic Vanderable, brothers, Miguel Gonzalez (Becky), Carlos Gonzalez...

Ray D. Bergey Sr.

Ray D. Bergey Sr.

Dec 31, 2019

Ray D. Bergey Sr. age 86, of Lansdale, PA passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2019.Ray was born August 19, 1933, in Hatfield, PA to parents Raymond W. and Katie L. (Bergey) Bergey.He was predeceased by 2 grandchildren.Survivors include wife: Pauline (Kooker) Bergey; to whom he was married to for 65 years, Children: Ray D. Bergey Jr., married to Mary...

Jenna Amy Baum

Jenna Amy Baum

Dec 31, 2019

Jenna Amy Baum, age 38, born June 20, 1981, passed away at home on December 31, 2019.Daughter of the late Dr. Jordan Baum and Sheryl Baum, sister of Jared L. Baum, mother of Oliver Kieffer, and life partner of David Kieffer. A memorial service will be held from 10-12pm on January 11, 2020 at Hodges Family Funeral Home 301...

Cherry Michelle Rademacher

Cherry Michelle Rademacher

Dec 30, 2019

RADEMACHER, Cherry Michelle, age 39, passed away at her home in Dade City on December 30, 2019. Cherry was born on October 28, 1980 in Brandon, FL to parents John Rademacher & Doris Basinger. Along with her mother, Cherry was preceded in death by one son, Josh Rademacher, and one sister, Ronda Rademacher. She is survived by her father,...

Marjorie A. Cafferty

Marjorie A. Cafferty

Dec 29, 2019

Marjorie A Cafferty of Zephyrhills, born in Ravenna, Ohio Oct. 1, 1923 and passed away December 29, 2019. She was a retired Realtor with Century 21.She is survived by sister, Naomi (Fred) Sisk, daughters Barbara (Angel) Rodriguez of Tampa and Joyce Cafferty who lived with her; numerous grandchildren , great grandchildren, and great, great Grandchildren who all loved her...

Joanne M. Czarnecki

Joanne M. Czarnecki

Dec 29, 2019

Joanne M. Czarnecki age 75, of Zephyrhills, passed away Sunday, December 29th, 2019.Joanne was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on September 29, 1944, to her loving parents Lyndon and Lillian (Hogan) Colclough. She was preceded in death by her parents & her loving husband Thomas Czarnecki, in which she shared 48 years of marriage.Survivors include; her children; Donna Leonard, Deborah...

Hazel Coleman Hobby

Hazel Coleman Hobby

Dec 28, 2019

HAZEL COLEMAN HOBBY, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 28, 2019. She is now reunited with her husband, James Curtis Hobby, Sr. Hazel leaves behind a son, James (Jim) Curtis Hobby, Jr. (Nancy), and daughter, Sandy Hobby Foxworth; grandson, Drew Edward Hobby (Allison), granddaughter, Brooke Hobby Winans (Elijah) and grandson, William Christopher...

Norma "Jean" Appel

Norma "Jean" Appel

Dec 27, 2019

On December 27, 2019 we lost our dearest Norma "Jean" Appel. She was a beautiful, amazing, and loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her mother, Amelia; and her dog, Gizmo. She is survived by one brother, John (Debbie); two sisters: Rosanne (Baron), and Brenda (Danny); her...

Maria Ptyza

Maria Ptyza

Dec 26, 2019

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...

Richard "Kurt" Watkins

Richard "Kurt" Watkins

Dec 25, 2019

Richard Kurt Watkins age 66, of Zephyrhills, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, 2019.

Kurt was born in Bath, New York on April 9, 1953.

He leaves behind his loving children; Linda Carr (Leo), Nancy Bogart (Johnny) and Michael Carr, grandchildren; Corey, Carrie, Christina, Brittany (Keith) and James as well as 14 great-grandchildren.There will be a...

Bonnie Lee Brackett

Bonnie Lee Brackett

Dec 25, 2019

Bonnie Lee Brackett, 72, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home in Betmar Acres on December 25, 2019.

Bonnie was born in Gardiner, Maine on July 5, 1947, to Gerald Sidney Ellis and Linda Olive (Sprague) Ellis. She was a 1964 graduate of Gardiner High School, where she was a majorette.

Bonnie was...

Drucilla Howell

Drucilla Howell

Dec 24, 2019

Lennie Drucilla Howell of Brooksville, Florida, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Drucilla was born on June 10, 1939 in Wooster, Ohio to Robert and Lennie Butler Haven. She was 80 years old. Drucilla spent the majority of her life putting her family first, raising her children. She dedicated many years teaching Sunday School, going on...

Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson

Dec 23, 2019

Iris Carolyn Thompson 78, of Dade City, FL passed away Monday, December 23rd, 2019 in Zephyrhills under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice with her son Tracy by her side. She was born December 28, 1940 in Lacoochee, FL to Joseph Phillip and Hazel Ruth Gay Mickler. Carolyn worked in the Title Insurance Industry from 1958 until her retirement...

Dorothy "Sparkie" Benz Wells Holtz

Dorothy "Sparkie" Benz Wells Holtz

Dec 21, 2019

Obituary for Sparkie (Dorothy) Benz Wells Holte

An Army brat, Sparkie was born in the Philippines on May 22, 1928. She went home December 21, 2019. She graduated from the Florida State College for Women, where her sorority gave her the nickname Sparkie, because she was so outgoing she "sparkles "! The name was so appropriate that...

Patty R. Schrader

Patty R. Schrader

Dec 18, 2019

Patty R. Schrader 62, of San Antonio, FL passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her home. She was born January 4, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Ralph & Betty Owens Rutherford. Her career as a Homemaker was a priority over the time she spent as a Registered Nurse. She attended the St. Leo Abbey Church but was also...

Danny T. Cuizon

Danny T. Cuizon

Dec 18, 2019

Danny T. Cuizon, 66, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home peacefully. He was born December 29, 1952 to the late Solomon and Gertrude Cuizon. He was a kind and gentle hearted man that loved reading, traveling, and tinkering with electronics and model building. He was known to many throughout his careers as a teacher...

Willie Ray Norris

Willie Ray Norris

Dec 18, 2019

Willie Ray Norris age 78, of Dade City, passed away Wednesday, December 18th, 2019.

Willie was born to parents Cleteus and Freeda (Hattaway) Norris on January 21, 1941, in Covington Alabama. He worked as a mechanical supervisor for Lykes Pasco before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia, son; Willie Ray...

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