Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Paul Reed Jr., 77, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Dade City, Florida.

Kenny was born on October 21, 1947, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Kenneth Paul Reed Sr. and Mary Veronica Reed. He grew up surrounded by a large and loving family, including...

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Glenn Reffuse, 81, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on August 26, 2025.

Born on August 13, 1944, in Dudley, Georgia, he was the son of Leo and Alene Reffuse. As a child, Robert moved to Lacoochee, Florida, and remained in Dade City throughout his life.

He was a proud veteran of the United...

Aug 24, 2025

Arlene Ellen Mabe of Wesley Chapel, Florida was called home August 24th, 2025 at 9:46am. Born August 11th, 1957 in North Adams, Mass. and raised on Florida Mountain, Mass. Arlene later moved to Florida in 1982 where she met the love of her life Wilburn Johnny Mabe who she married February 14th, 1986.

Arlene was loved by...

Aug 24, 2025

LaWanda Jean Castle (80) went home to be with her Lord on August 24th, 2025, in Dade City, Florida. Jean was born to Mr. Theodore Melvin Hiott and LaWanda Juanita Hiott (nee Craig) on October 17th, 1944, in Miami, Florida. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Lucille King, Her parents TM and LaWanda Hiott and husband...

Aug 24, 2025

Christine Anne Lonis-Pelz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 66. She was born on July 14, 1959, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Eugene Whittecar and Mary E. Whittecar.

Christine dedicated her life to her family and those she loved. She resided in San...

Aug 24, 2025

Stanley Mayle, a proud Vietnam War veteran and devoted family man, passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Mayle; his sister, Sharon Border; his brothers, David and Daryl Mayle; his niece, Michelle Mayle; his grandchildren, Lori, Tammy, Chuck, and Kenny; and his great-grandchildren, Bo and Michael. Born...

Aug 24, 2025

William Harrell Revels, nicknamed "Moose," 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Dade City, Florida. He was born in Leesburg, Florida, to Jack and Wilma Revels on April 1, 1946.

Preceding him in death was his loving daughter, Lynnette, his parents, mother and father-in-law, and several siblings, both biological and those gained through marriage....

Aug 24, 2025

Sharleen Fay Lopez, 85, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2025. She was born on June 19, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to Ray and Ferrell Hall. Sharleen grew up in California and graduated from Van Nuys High School.

She married the love of her life, the late Paul Lopez, and together they built...

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...

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,...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...