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Dianne Watta

Dianne Watta

Feb 4, 2012

Dianne Imogene Watta, 67, of Lakeland passed away Tuesday February 7, 2012 at Good Shepherd Hospice. She was born April 14, 1944 in Hamtramck, MI to Bernard and Rosemary Watta. She is survived by son, Joseph (Stacey) Dunbar; 2 daughters, Christine (Gary) Lewis and Eve (Rich) Cruz; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Hannah (Mandy), Sarah (Kelly), Nilka, Neftali, Nolan, Ava, Connor, Jennifer,...

Geraldine M. Kowerduck

Geraldine M. Kowerduck

Feb 3, 2012

Kowerduck, Geraldine M, 91, Zephyrhills passed away February 3, 2012. Geri was born in Hartford, MI, living most of her life in St. Joseph, MI. She loved children, especially little ones, as she was in day care for many years. She is survived by her husband of 74 years Walter Rush Kowerduck, four daughters, Nancy (Jim) Hogerheide of Grandville, MI,...

Debra A. Smith

Debra A. Smith

Feb 1, 2012

Smith, Debra A., 48, of Dade City, passed away February 1, 2012 in Dade City. She is survived by her loving family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 6-8pm at Hodges Funeral Home, 11441 US Hwy 301, Dade City; service Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11am; burial to follow at Floral Memory Gardens.

Glenn Shelley Rankin

Glenn Shelley Rankin

Jan 31, 2012

Glenn Shelley Rankin was born on November 22, 1922 in Marianna, Florida and passed away on January 31, 2012. She is survived by her six children, Kay Rankin Dyal (Jake), Carol Rankin, Allan Rankin, Nancy Rankin, David Rankin (Frances) and Robert Rankin (Leigh) as well as ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Glenn was married for more than 60 years...

Della M. Guevel

Della M. Guevel

Jan 30, 2012

GUEVEL, Della M., 91, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on January 30, 2012. She is formerly of Harrisville, Rhode Island. She is survived by her 2 daughters; Sandra M.(Robert) Blais of Zephyrhills, FL, Margaret D. Been of Fort Worth, TX; 3 grandchildren; Donna (Carey) Sieve of Keller, TX, David (Tammy) Been of Denton, TX, Robert A. (Lori) Blais Jr. of...

Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson

Jan 29, 2012

Tom Anderson, 76 of Dade City, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Zephyrhills. He was born on July 8, 1935 in Tuscaloosa, AL to Vayden L. & Bertha McMahon Anderson and moved to this area 50 years ago from Arcadia, FL. He retired as a Florida State Trooper with 35 years...

Joan C. Mackin

Joan C. Mackin

Jan 29, 2012

Joan C. Mackin, 80, of Zephyrhills passed away January 29, 2012. She was a member of St Josephs Catholic Church of Zephyrhills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E Mackin who passed away 10 years ago. Survivors include her only son, Charles E. Mackin Jr. and many nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. There will be no public...

Charles Stanton

Charles Stanton

Jan 28, 2012

Charles Stanton, 73 of Zephyrhills, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Zephyrhills under the care of Gulfside Regional Hospice. He was born May 27, 1938 in Cortland, NY to Willard & Ruth Ketchum Stanton and was a retired Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Sandra Stanton, Zephyrhills; 4 stepchildren: Devon Johnson, Massachusetts, Dennis Baker,...

George R. Ross

George R. Ross

Jan 27, 2012

George R. Ross, 91, of Zephyrhills passed away January 27, 2012. He was born November 23, 1920 in River Rouge, MI. He was a sergeant in the Army Air force. In the early 50s he moved to Florida from Detroit, MI and worked as a bricklayer. He was united in marriage on November 25, 1966 to his wife, Mary. Together...

Noel "Apache" Gonyo

Noel "Apache" Gonyo

Jan 26, 2012

Gonyo, Noel M. Apache, 67 of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home surrounded by friends and family. He was born December 3, 1944 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Creighton Charles & Margaret Ruth Hotchkin Gonyo and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He worked in the phosphate industry as a welder and fabricator and was a...

Marion Ellingworth

Marion Ellingworth

Jan 24, 2012

Ellingworth, Marion, 94, of Zephyrhills, Fl, passed away January 24, 2012. She was a devoted wife and wonderful mother. She is survived by four children, a son Thomas Ellingworth (Barbara), Altamonte Springs , Fl., son Ralph Howard (Julie), New York, NY, daughter Janet Sears (Gary), Plant City, Fl., and daughter Elizabeth Carr (Charlie), Watertown, NY. She was also a gentle...

Belle S. "Billie" Daboll

Belle S. "Billie" Daboll

Jan 21, 2012

Daboll, Belle S. Billie, 92 of Dade City, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012 at her home. She was born July 4, 1919 in Uhlerstown, PA to Charles & Anna Hummell Sigafoos and was a WW II Army Veteran. She was a registered nurse and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dade City. She was also a...

Jeff Morgan

Jeff Morgan

Jan 17, 2012

Morgan, Jeff, 36 of Dade City, passed away January 17, 2012 at home. He was born November 28, 1975 in Lakeland, FL to Michael McCue & Jane Mobley Morgan. Jeff was a lifelong area resident and active in the Fire Rescue Services and Public Safety Industry. He was a member of the Blanton Baptist Church, the International Association of Fire...

Alan J. Cron

Alan J. Cron

Jan 17, 2012

Cron, Alan J., 49 of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away January 17, 2012 at his home. He was born January 8, 1963 in Sayre, PA to James Richard & the late Barbara Higley Cron. He is survived by his father: James R. Cron; sister: Karen Cron; 3 nephews, 1 niece and many aunts, uncles and cousins including his special aunt: Joyce...

Rafael "Tato" Joglar

Rafael "Tato" Joglar

Jan 16, 2012

Joglar, Rafael, (Tato), 81,of Land O Lakes, died January 16, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his loving family.

Connie O. Bess

Connie O. Bess

Jan 13, 2012

Connie O. Bess, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at the HPH Hospice facility. Connie is survived by her husband, Macon Bess, her 2 children, 3 stepchildren, and 4 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Fivay Junction Cemetery on January 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

Jimmy Wayne Simpson Sr

Jimmy Wayne Simpson Sr

Jan 12, 2012

Simpson, Sr, Jimmy Wayne 69, of Trilby, FL passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Dade City. He was born November 1, 1942 in Laurens, SC to Calvin Earl & Margaret Floride Pitts Simpson. He owned and operated Simpson & Associates and traveled throughout the Southeastern United States doing asbestos removal and demolition. He founded Simpson Farms where they raised...

Seth Taylor Young

Seth Taylor Young

Jan 11, 2012

Young, Seth Taylor, 94, died Jan. 11, 2012, in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born Dec. 29,1917, in North Newport, ME, to George W. & Mildred Emerson Young. He served in the US Army and retired from the USAF Inspector Generals Office. He loved family activities, old movies, and using the latest technology. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Joy Peynado

Joy Peynado

Jan 10, 2012

Joy Peynado, 66 of Dade City, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Tampa. She was born January 6, 1946 in Spaldings, Jamaica to Leslie Alfred & Blanche Allen Arscott. She was a registered nurse. She is survived by her husband of 39 years: Michael Peynado; 3 children: Christopher, Mark, Shelley; mother: Blanche; siblings: Doreen, David, Richard, James, Olive; and...

Mary M. Fay

Mary M. Fay

Jan 9, 2012

Fay, Mary M., 101 of Dade City, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Henry Fay and 6 brothers. She is survived by her daughter: Evelyn Grabowski, son: Ely & Eloise Fay, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11am Saturday, January 14, 2012...

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