Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Carol Ann Serwatke (1943-2025)

Carol Ann Serwatke, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on January 19, 2025 leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Carol was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin in 1943 to Walter and Evelyn Pendzich. She was a devoted wife of 61 years to Robert Serwatke, proud mother to Cindy...

Jan 19, 2025

Jenieva Lee Sowards, a beloved resident of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at the age of 78 in Winter Haven, FL. Born on September 2nd, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio to parents Olive and John Knipp, Jenieva was a beacon of love, strength, and creativity to all who knew her.

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Jan 17, 2025

Elbert Glen Dotson, 84 of Zephyrhills passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Gulfside Hospice. He was born February 26, 1940, in Habersham, Tennessee to Levi and Myrtle Dotson. Elbert was united in marriage to Joyce Knox on August 4th 1973, Elbert served in the US navy for 13 years. He had many enjoyments but above all he loved...

Jan 17, 2025

Judith Ann Norcross Edwards

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Judy Edwards, in the presence of family, at her home in Dade City, Florida, January 17, 2025, at the age of ninety-three. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January twenty-fourth, 1931. As she requested, this obituary will be short....

Jan 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joel Charles Knickerbocker, a devoted husband and loving father, on January 16, 2025, at the age of 66. Joel leaves behind his beloved wife, Debbie Knickerbocker, and their cherished children, Nichole Hallock and her husband Bobby Hallock, Kelly Begy and her husband Bruce Begy, and Nicholas Knickerbocker and his wife Bess...

Jan 15, 2025

Keenan Ladon Howard, a treasured husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who went home to be with his Savior from his residence in Wesley Chapel, Florida, on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday, February 3rd, 1949, Keenan lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy until the age of 75.

Keenan is...

Jan 14, 2025

Robert E. Bower Jr. "Bob" Loving Father, Papa and Friend of Zephyrhills passed away January 14, 2025 in Burleson, Texas at the age of 75. He was born February 6,1949 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Robert and Luella May Bower. Bob served 2 separate enlistments in the US Army. One in Vietnam during the Tet Offense and the second in...

Jan 14, 2025

John Arnold Ballantine passed away due to medical complications on January 14th, 2025. Born to Ada and Eugene Ballantine in Proctor, VT on April 20th, 1939. John was the only child of six born in a hospital, "they took home the wrong baby", his siblings would joke.

John was predeceased by his brother Roland and sister Edna....

Jan 12, 2025

Larry Joe Rollins, 79, of Inverness, FL died January 12, 2025 at Royal Oak Nursing Center in Dade City, FL.

He was born September 28, 1945 in Niles, MI to Curtis and Lois Rollins and raised in Southeast Missouri.

Immediately after graduation from Holcomb High School, Joe joined the Army and served both stateside and...

Jan 12, 2025

Patsy Lee (Swain) Hall, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in

Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born on June 4, 1937, in Wahoo, Florida to Earl and Helen Swain.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her brother, Tom Swain and granddaughter, Lacey

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Jan 11, 2025

Marion C. McDonald, 92 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Marion is survived by her brother David (Bev) Blakeslee of Syracuse, NY; grandson Joseph (Michelle) McDonald of Cayuga, NY; granddaughter Kristie (Brian) Harkins and two great-grandchildren Reilly and Lochlan, of Briarcliff Manor, NY; Darlne (Louis) Colandria; nieces and nephews; lifelong friends Peter and Ellen Meloling...

Jan 11, 2025

Nichols, Kenneth S. 65, of Richland, FL passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. He was the son of Wilbur Kenneth (WK) & Gwendolyn Celeste Nichols, born February 7, 1959, in Dade City, FL. He was a lifelong area resident and member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Richland (formerly known as Richland Assembly of God), where he could be...

Jan 11, 2025

CONNELL, Renny Michael, 80, died peacefully on January 11, 2025. He was born in Pahokee Hospital but brought up in nearby Belle Glade, Florida, by parents G.L. and Gene M. Connell. He graduated from Belle Glade High School in 1962 and was editor of the school newspaper, was on the yearbook staff, in Student Council, and on the golf...

Jan 10, 2025

Jerry M McLeod of Dade City, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home with his beloved wife and his children by his side. Mike was born on August 28th, 1958 to Gerald and Irma McLeod. He was an amazing husband to his wife Debbie of 44 years, and an even better father and grandfather. He was a true entrepreneur...

Jan 10, 2025

Gayle Morrison Hogan passed away January 10th, 2025, following a valiant battle with cancer. She was born February 25th, 1934, in Louisville, Mississippi.

She met and married Bob in Memphis and began her life as a devoted mother and Navy wife. This provided opportunities for travel, and she made long-lasting friendships wherever she...

Jan 10, 2025

Susan Louise Dugan (Hartung), affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Dade City, Florida, at the age of 78.

Born on July 30, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sue was the beloved daughter of Robert Hartung and Louise Atzert Hartung. She grew up in a lively household alongside her siblings Bob, Dave,...

Jan 9, 2025

Richard Ennis Kennedy, 74, of Zephyrhills passed away January 9, 2025. He was born December 23, 1950, in Dade City, FL to Reuben and Mildred (Hill) Kennedy.

Mr. Kennedy served in the military and was a retired employee of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and AirScan. He was the current President of the...

Jan 9, 2025

Joseph Francis Muzzillo, 83, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on January 09, 2025, of natural causes. He was the son of the late Arthur Muzzillo and the late Sarah (Pullano) Muzzillo. Joseph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Ann (Cerrillo) Muzzillo; his three children, Anthony Joseph Muzzillo, Artur Vincent Muzzillo, beloved daughter Dina Marie (Muzzillo) Padilla...

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Lee Hamilton, 59, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2025. Born in Olean, New York, and raised in Hinsdale, Ron later made Florida his home.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Donna Hamilton; four children, Kathleen Manuszak, Christopher Hamilton, Tracy Hamilton, and Timothy Hamilton; three step-children, Coty Dorsey, Alyssa DiLorenzo, and Nicole DiLorenzo;...

Jan 6, 2025

Donna "Gail" Long, age 77, of Gainesville, FL, passed away on January 6, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on January 23, 1947, in Plant City, FL, she was the daughter of Bob Long and Ada Quinell Long.

Gail had a distinguished career as a telephone fraud investigator for CenturyLink (formerly known as Florida Telephone), where she...