Obituaries

Apr 15, 2018

Charles Arthur WilkesonCharles Arthur "Chuck" Wilkeson, 89, of Zephyrhills, Florida, died peacefully Sunday morning after a brief illness, surrounded by family. He was born October 11, 1928, in South Bend, Indiana, and moved to Florida in 1958. After serving many years in the banking industry throughout Central Florida, he moved to Zephyrhills, Florida, in 1977 to become vice president of...

Apr 14, 2018

Jacqueline Marie Wilkison passed away with family by her side on April 14, 2018. Born on February 25, 1936 in New Rochelle, New York, she was predeceased by her husband Robert T. Wilkison, whom she married in 1958, and parents Pauline and Oliver Carletti. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son Mark Wilkison and his...

Apr 11, 2018

Croy, Paul, 88, was received in heaven on 4/11/18. Paul lived a full life, retiring from Shell Oil in his early 50s. He was preceded in death by his son Paul "Randy" & stepdaughter Sherry Smith. He leaves behind his loving wife, Doris; daughters, Debra Croy & Sandy Abshear; brothers, Kenneth (Mildred) & Benny (Burma) Croy; sisters, Shirley Arvai...

Apr 8, 2018

Goldensoph, Jeffrey Robert, 57, of Dade City, FL passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. Jeff was born January 21, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Robert Gene and Sheryl Ann Goldensoph. Jeff was a long-time resident of Dade City, FL and Parts Manager at American Aviation in Brooksville, FL for the majority of his residency in Dade City. Jeff...

Apr 7, 2018

Vercele C. Bryant 69, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born August 25, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to Calvin & Tina Tackett Bryant and was retired from the Construction Industry as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Vercele is survived by 3 daughters: Angela Carrick, Renita Gonzales (Jerry), Regina Howell (Matt); 8 grandchildren: Lonnie Bacon Jr, Tara...

Apr 7, 2018

DE LEON, Richard Bonifacio, 68, passed away in Zephyrhills, FL on April 7, 2018. A visitation will take place at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Zephyrhills, FL on April 11, 2018 at 4pm. A funeral will begin at 6pm with Father Mathew Abraham officiating, and burial will take place the following day, April 12, 2018 at 10am at Florida National...

Apr 4, 2018

Paul C. Owens 75, of Dade City, FL passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Tampa. He was born June 22, 1942 in Andalusia, AL to Perry C. & Nezbie Williams Owens and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Paul retired after 32 years with Kash N' Karry as a Meat Market Manager. He owned and operated Paul's Lawn Service for...

Apr 4, 2018

Beulah Smurr 93, Tampa, FL

Beulah J. Smurr, age 93 of Tampa, FL and formerly of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018;

Beulah was born March 26, 1925 in Putnam County Ohio to Edwin Hoffman and Eva Hoover Hoffman;

Beulah married Roger Smurr in 1949;

She was a charter...

Apr 4, 2018

Neva L. Weimer of Zephyrhills passed away April 4, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Earl Weimer, of Zephyrhills; son, Steve, of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Michael Weimer, of Land O' Lakes, and Kimberly Williams of Wesley Chapel. Visitation will be from 2-4pm on Sunday, April 8, 2018 with a service to follow at 4pm. Interment...

Apr 2, 2018

Blommel, Eugene "Gene" "Papa", 83, of Dade City went to his heavenly home on April 2, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Dade City. He served in the United States Army. Papa was an amazing one of a kind individual he was extremely devoted to his loving wife of 60 years and commitment to teaching the importance of...

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...