Jerry "Harold" Moates Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
Jerry “Harold” Moates Sr., 87, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on February 18, 2026. He was born in Lyn Haven, Florida to parents, Tessie Thurman and Barney Moates. Harold proudly enlisted in the Air Force at 17 years old, where he went on to become a Crypto Operator/Code Breaker while in the Air Force. Harold is survived...
Angelina E. Crocco
Feb 18, 2026
Angelina Crocco, 90, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Zephyrhills. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Calabria, Italy. She grew up and lived most of her adult life in Paterson, New Jersey. In 1994, she moved to Zephyrhills Florida, with her husband and grandson. She was a member of the Zephyrhills Moose...
John Strydom
Feb 17, 2026
John W. Strydom, 78, passed away on February 17th, 2026 in Zephyrhills, Florida. John was born on July 25th, 1947, to his parents John and Susan Strydom, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
John married the love of his life, his wife, Hester, in 1968, and the they would go on to have three children together. He supported his family by working as a...
Judith Marie Moran
Feb 17, 2026
Judith Marie Klein (Moran) “Judi” lit up every room she walked or danced into! She was an independent fun loving free spirited soul, mother to Jill and Theresa, Gramma “Jewy” to Justine and Juliet and hair stylist, mentor, and friend to many. Due to Alzheimer’s her time here on earth was cut short on February 17, 2026 just after celebrating...
Kellie Jeane Gabriel
Feb 16, 2026
Kellie Jeane Gabriel, 59, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, finished her earthly race and entered the presence of her Savior on February 16, 2026, at her home after a courageous five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1966 to Barbara (Tyson) Withers and the late Albert Dan Tyson, Kellie was raised with a strong work ethic and a...
Shirley Mae Kreider
Feb 16, 2026
Shirley Mae Kreider, August 3, 1938 - February 16, 2026
Shirley was born on a farm in Jonestown, PA, to Charles and Stella Stamm, she was one of six children.
Shirley’s career included working on the family farm until she was sixteen years old. She was then employed at the Myerstown Shirt Factory and finally retired from the Myerstown Bayer plant after...
Teresa Petrolina Tejera
Feb 16, 2026
Teresa Petrolina Tejera, 85, of Ridge Manor, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Brooksville, Florida surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on October 15, 1940, in Havana, Cuba, to Jose Sanchez and Lucrecia Sanchez. On November 25, 1961, she married the love of her life, Jose Tejera, in Havana, Cuba. Teresa dedicated her life to...
Ralph Dennis Oestreich
Feb 15, 2026
Ralph Oestriech passed peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at his home, his family was with him. He was born on April 20,1938 in Concorde Wisconsin. At 18 years old he joined the army, and after basic training he was sent to Chester, PA, where he met the love of his life at a dance. They dated for 12 weeks...
Ernest M. "Ernie" "Sonny" Chonko
Feb 14, 2026
Ernest Matthew ”Ernie” “Sonny” Chonko
Ernest Matthew Chonko, passed away on Valentines Day February 14, 2026, in Webster, Florida, at the age of 64, the day that broke all our hearts. Born March 6, 1961, in Elyria, Ohio, to Ernest S. Chonko and Margaret D. Chonko, Ernie lived a life defined by laughter, loyalty, and a knack for making the ordinary...
Dennis Robert McNemar
Feb 13, 2026
It is with a profoundly sadden heart that I must let you know LCpl Dennis McNemar departed for Valhalla last Friday, February 13, 2026. Mac was the very first volunteer at Support the Troops. For the last 16 years, every Tuesday and Thursday at 07:00, he would show up in his camo shorts and help pack over 50,000 care packages....
James Patrick Sowman
Feb 11, 2026
James P. Sowman, age 83, of Dade City Florida, passed away after a long battle with mantle cell lymphoma on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on May 24, 1942 to Harold T. Sowman and Dorothy L. (Faulkner) Sowman. He grew up in the home his father and brothers built in Fairview Heights, Illinois and...
Carl Gerald Rolf
Feb 11, 2026
Carl Gerald Rolf, 88, passed away on February 11th, 2026 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Carl was born on March 9th, 1937 to his parents Bernard and Ethel Rolf in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, being one of nine children.
Carl had an eclectic professional career. He began his schooling at Fox Valley Technical College, and then worked as a chef, a trucker, a limo driver,...
William Andrew "Bill" Drinkwater
Feb 11, 2026
William “Bill” Drinkwater, son of James A. and Sophia Drinkwater, formerly of New Baltimore, New York, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy, spending his final two years of service in Vietnam.
He was a dedicated and active member of his community throughout his life. Bill served for over 20...
Mark L. Campbell
Feb 8, 2026
Mark Lawrence Campbell, 64, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2026. Born October 21, 1961, in Miami, Florida, Mark proudly served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; his brothers, Matthew and Scott; his children, Megan and Stephen; his stepson, Joseph (Holly); and his beloved grandchildren.
Services will be held on Monday, February...
Leonard Samuel Clark JR
Feb 8, 2026
Leonard Samuel Clark JR, also known as Sonny, passed away on February 8th, 2026, at his home in Lake Panasoffkee Florida. Sonny lived his life to the fullest, staying true to what he believed in. He did everything his way.
Janet Ruth Avery
Feb 8, 2026
Janet Ruth Avery, 80, of Zephyrhills received her crown of glory Sunday, February 8, 2025 at the Gardens of Westbrooke. Born, in Erie, Pennsylvania January 21, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Clara (Steinbarth) Avery.
She worked in a number of clerical positions and as a Weight Watchers Meeting Leader/Coach. Her faith in God was strong as...
Wanda Pauline "Polly" Pollock
Feb 7, 2026
Wanda Pauline “Polly” Pollock, 83 of Zephyrhills, Florida departed this earth the evening of Friday February 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Born October 13, 1942, at home, in a holler, known as Long Hollow, of Eastern Appalachia, Dykes, Kentucky. Born to Harlen and Stella Bradley, she was one of nine children that grew up rural, working on the...
Liana Jette Quiles
Feb 5, 2026
Forever Loved
Liana Jette Quiles passed away on February 5, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
Liana was born on January 5, 2026, at AdventHealth Hospital in Orlando, Florida, to her loving parents, Aladino Quiles III and Xamara Facundo.
Though her time on this earth was brief, Liana filled every moment with love and light. She was our feisty, strong girl, with the sweetest little...
Kathy Louise Robinson
Feb 5, 2026
Kathy Louise Robinson, 73, peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on February 5,
2026. A woman of profound faith, spirited loyalty, and boundless creativity, Kathy
spent her life sowing seeds of kindness and beauty in the hearts of everyone she met.
Kathy’s life was anchored by her deep love for the Lord Jesus. Her faith was lived out
through her passion for helping...
Juanita Marie (Kym) Hoerr
Feb 4, 2026
Colonel Juanita Marie “Kym” Hoerr (Ret.) of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the remarkable age of 96. She was born in Ogden, Utah on March 13, 1929. Her illustrious military career began when she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in 1948 after graduating high school from the Academy of our Lady (Peoria,...
