Obituaries

Mar 30, 2018

Julia Ann Hunt,70, passed away on March 30 in Dade City, FL. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years: Bobby Dean Hunt; parents: Riley "Buck" and Bernice "Granny" Crawford; and brother: Lewis Crawford. Julia is survived by her children: Tammy Hunt and Derek (Treasa); grandchild: Franklyn Hunt; brother: Ronnie Crawford; sister: Connie Puckett; and numerous...

Mar 29, 2018

Vincent Garfolo 80, of Spring Hill, FL (formerly of Zephyrhills, FL) passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 under the care of HPH Hospice. He was born December 5, 1937 in Johnstown, NY to Giacoma & Jennie Grecco Garofolo. Vincent is survived by his wife: Barbara M. Garfolo; son: Michael & Keri Garfolo; daughter: Maria Garfolo; 2 grandchildren: Rebekah & Justin...

Mar 27, 2018

86, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Florian and sister, Evelyn. Survivors include 2 sons, Richard (Katrina) Bovone, David (Angela) Bovone; 2 grandchildren, John and Gabriel. A memorial service will be conducted 1 PM April 5th at First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills.

Mar 27, 2018

Marie Gore (Capuano) 89, of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully to eternal life on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 surrounded by her family. Beloved mother of Kenneth Gore, Gerard Gore (Kim), and Christine Hofer (Jack). Loving grandmother of Kimberly Fraley-Carpenter, Jennifer Gore, Alex Gore (Kayla), and Matthew Hofer. Great-grandmother of John Paul, Sierra, James, and...

Mar 25, 2018

BOYETT, Linda Lou, 71, of Dade City, FL passed away on March 25, 2018 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. Linda was born on December 8, 1946 in Leesburg, FL to parents Hubert ONeal & Helen (Young) ONeal. Although she was born in Leesburg, she later lived in Sumter County and had resided in the Dade City area for...

Mar 25, 2018

GREEN, Gordon Gene, 63, of Dade City, FL, was taken by the Angels way too soon on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Lakeland, FL. He was a father, grandfather, brother, friend, and husband.Gordon was born in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Carrollton High School. He was married to his wife Louella (Rumburg) for 43 years. Gordon worked in the family...

Mar 25, 2018

Madill, Melvin "Allen", 85, of Dade City went to his heavenly home on March 25, while under the care of Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a lifelong resident of Dade City and a 1950 graduate of Pasco High School. He served in the National Guard, was Dade Citys first full time Fire Chief, and served as...

Mar 25, 2018

Tracy B. Robb, 51, of Spring Hill, FL passed away March 25, 2018. Tracy was born December 6, 1966 in Columbus, OH to Terry Robb and the late Cheryl Robb. Tracy is survived by his financee, Diane Kamin; daughters, Cara and Catie Robb; stepmother, Becky Robb; brothers, Coby (Sara), Josh (Abby); nieces, Kensie, Addie, Tinley...

Mar 24, 2018

Donald Shields Hencke 83, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 in New Port Richey under the care of HPH Hospice and surrounded by family. He was born July 23, 1934 in St. Louis, MO to Richard & Bernadette Louise Dierkes Hencke. He attended CBC College High School and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. A US Army...

Mar 24, 2018

Anthony F. DeCosmo, 86, of San Antonio passed away March 24, 2018 at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care. Tony was born November 11, 1931 in Brookyn, NY. Tony treasured his days on Jingle Bell Lane in Aurora, IL where he designed and manufactured artificial Christmas trees, wreaths ad garlands as plant manager for the American Tree Company. He was fondly...

Mar 24, 2018

BUCHANAN, Lenzy Garfield, 81, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away on March 24, 2018 in Plant City, FL, just one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Lenzy was born on March 25, 1936 in Praise, KY to parents Emory Buchanan & Alta (McClellan) Buchanan. He later lived in Coeburn, VA before moving to Florida. Lenzy graduated from high school in 1954,...

Mar 24, 2018

MCCANN, Robert F., 71, of Dade City, FL passed away on March 24, 2018 at Bayfront Health Dade City. Robert was born on November 19, 1946 in Brooksville, FL to parents Frederick James McCann & Florence (Elsworth) McCann. Although he was born in Brooksville, Robert was raised in Dade City. After graduating high school, he went on to earn an...

Mar 23, 2018

Roy Charles Tassinare, 92, died peacefully at American House in Zephyrhills, FL with his loving partner, Lois Schell at his side. Born in Kingston, MA, his family moved to Detroit, MI where he attended Southeastern High School, Wayne State University and graduated from the University of Michigan. He ran a successful Insurance Agency. He married Joyce Taylor and is the...

Mar 23, 2018

Carmen Milagros Caltieri 69, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born February 12, 1949 in Anasco, Puerto Rico to Pedro & Carmela Mercado Velez and moved to this area 9 years ago from New Jersey. She retired from the Veterinary Hospital Industry and was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church...

Mar 23, 2018

Schellhase, Richard F.August 8, 1932 - March 23, 2018Richard "Rich" Schellhase of Ridge Manor, FL, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born in Blue Island, Illinois to William and Ada (Diekman) Schellhase on August 8, 1932. Rich joined the Marine Reserves at the age of 17, and at the age of 18...

Mar 22, 2018

Silke W. Wart, age 72, died after a brief illness on March 22, 2018 in Dade City, Florida surrounded by her family. Silke is survived by her husband of 52 years Charles Wart, of Dade City, FL; her children: Michelle (David) Capozza of Fayetteville, NY, Suzanne (Eric Dobkins) Wart of Clermont, FL, Jennifer (Christopher) Harvey of Sandy Pond, NY; grandchildren:...

Mar 21, 2018

Linda Burlin passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018. She was 72 yrs old at the time of her death. She is survived by two brothers, Ronald and Donald Fudge and one sister, Margie Oliver. She has three children Robert Reffuse, Pamela Mullins, and Walter "Rusty" Skinner, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved and is dearly missed. 02/19/1946...

Mar 21, 2018

Nelson F. Tuxbury, 76 of Zephyrhills died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Gulfside Hospice House in Zephyrhills.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Ret. US Navy Chaplain Vernon W. Tuxbury Sr. and Marian Nelson Tuxbury. Survivors include his wife, Meredith McLean Tuxbury of 47 years of Zephyrhills and his daughter, Holly...

Mar 21, 2018

Eva Craig, 88, of Dade City, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, with loved ones at her bedside. She will be remembered as a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother - one who loved gardening, traveling, and dancing, who had a sweet laugh and gave big hugs and the best birthday cards. She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 19, 2018

Albert J. Kane Jr.,86, of Southport Springs, Zephyrhills passed away 03/19/2018. He was born 08/08/1931 in Worcester, Mass to Lila and Albert J. Kane Sr. Retired 1st Army Sgt, he proudly served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly J. Kane in...