Edgar "Eddie" R. Merritt
Jan 3, 2026
Edgar R. Merritt, 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and quiet devotion.
Eddie was born on June 6, 1939, in upstate New York to Edgar R. Merritt, Sr., and Mary B. Merritt. He spent much of his life guided by strong values, a deep love for music, and...
Eleanor Diana Morrison-Collyer
Jan 3, 2026
Eleanor Diana Morrison-Collyer, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was born on
September 7, 1935, to parents George and Cecil Shaver of Battle Creek, Michigan. Eleanor was the
youngest of 9 siblings.
At age 16, Eleanor married Gene R Morrison on July...
Frances Regina Pitera
Jan 2, 2026
Frances Regina Pitera, 81, of Tampa, Florida, passed away due to respiratory failure on January 2, 2026. Born on September 26, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Frances was the daughter of John Walker Mannix and Frances Marie Lawrence, and the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by her siblings Marilynn Cerullo and Gerard Mannix,...
Adrian Ignacio Contreras
Jan 1, 2026
Adrian Ignacio Contreras de 45 años nació en Tampa General Hospital Tampa Florida el 11 de Agosto del 1980 de padres Tomás Contreras de Tamazula de Gordiano Jalisco México y Sagrario Contreras de la presa Soyatlan de Adentro Jalisco México. Vivió con mucha Algeria y Felicidad y con mucho amor a su esposa de 27 años Jenny...
Barbara Ann Roberts
Jan 1, 2026
Barbara Ann Roberts, 84, of Center Barnstead, NH and Dade City, FL passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family & friends on January 1, 2026. She lived a full and blessed life.
Barbara was born on August 21, in Jamacia Plain MA. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Charlie Roberts, her parents...
Julia Florence Gattullo
Dec 31, 2025
Julia Florence Lebidzinski Gattullo, 95, passed away on the morning of December 31st, 2025 in Land O' Lakes, Florida. She was born on September 6th, 1930, to her parents, John and Julia Lebidzinski in Staten Island, New York, one of three children.
On January 28th, 1951, Julia married the love of her life, Robert Michael Gattullo in...
Walter Julian Dye
Dec 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter J. Dye on December 31, 2025. Wally was born August 17, 1949 in Marietta, Ohio to Walter and Nancy Dye. Living in a military family, they traveled abroad. Wally ended up in St. Petersburg, FL, and was in the Air Force during Vietnam, later attending...
Marijane Graham
Dec 29, 2025
MARIJANE GRAHAM
Dec 24 1937 - Dec 29 2025
MOTHER OF ALL
Marijane was a cherished wife,mother,grandmother,mentor and friend. Marijane touched the lives of all who knew her with her wisdom, kindness and unwavering support.
From a young age,she taught many...
Everett G Herndon Jr
Dec 28, 2025
Everett G Herndon Jr. (Papaw), age 79, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on December 28, 2025, in Dade City, Florida. Born on January 3, 1946, in Montana, Everett lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and deep devotion to those he loved.
A man of few words but great presence, Everett commanded respect...
Sidney “Red” Lee Reva
Dec 27, 2025
Sidney "Red" Lee Reva, age 68, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Sidney was born on July 16, 1956, to Mary and Franklin Hooks. She was known for her outspoken nature, sharp sense of humor, and strong will. Sidney spoke her mind freely and was unapologetically herself, traits that endeared her to those...
Bruce Charles Carey
Dec 25, 2025
Bruce Carey was born November 11th, 1938 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, to
Evelyn and Jerald Carey. He received his formal education in Medford, New Jersey and
was a veteran of the 108th Communications Flight of the United States Air Force
Communications Command, rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was also...
Gustavo David Moronta Iii
Dec 24, 2025
Gustavo David Moronta III, known simply as David to all who loved him, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 28, and went home to be with the Lord.
David lived for his family. Whether he was playing golf, singing 80s music in the car, watching anime, or just spending time together, what mattered...
Sr. Mary Clare Neuhofer Osb
Dec 22, 2025
Sr. Mary Clare Neuhofer OSB
Sister Mary Clare Neuhofer OSB, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, died peacefully on December 22, 2025 at the age of 87 after a period of declining health. Baptized Sophia Neuhohfer, she was the sixth child of Helen (Barthle) and Joseph P. Neuhofer. She grew up in a family of...
Bobby Jo “Bj” Miller
Dec 21, 2025
Bobby Jo "BJ" Miller, 65, of Ridge Manor, Florida, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Ridge Manor.
Born on February 17, 1960, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Bobby was the son of the late Richard George Miller and Phyllis Jane Radenzel Miller. He spent his early years in Wisconsin, where he attended high school in Wausau, before later...
Richard "Rick" Marvin Shanks
Dec 21, 2025
Richard (Rick) Marvin Shanks 56, of Zephyrhills,Florida peacefully passed away on December 21, 2025 at Advent Health Zephyrhills with his wife and daughter by his side.
Rick was born August 7, 1969 in Kokomo, Indiana to William and Janis (Cook) Shanks.
He was born and raised in Indiana. He moved to Florida in 1999.
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Meg Ann Mcconnell
Dec 20, 2025
Meg Ann McConnell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 20, 2025. She was born on September 25, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Meg grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, where she attended school before settling in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood. It was there that she met the love of...
Joann Bower
Dec 20, 2025
JoAnn Bower, age 88, of Zephyrhills, FL, and Fremont, MI, passed away suddenly on Dec 20, 2025, while at home with her husband in Zephyrhills.
She was born on Dec 13, 1937, in Hesperia, Michigan, to parents Earl and Bertha (Stowers) Mendham.
JoAnn enjoyed attending services at New River Church in Zephyrhills, FL, and White...
Anna Beatrice Kirkland
Dec 20, 2025
Anna Kirkland passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and quiet joy. She was a gentle soul who found beauty in the world around her and shared that beauty freely with others.
Born to Cicero and Helen Kirkland, Anna was raised with strong values that shaped the compassionate and loving person she became. She...
Mary Elizabeth Embras
Dec 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Embras Plume, 66, on December 20, 2025 at Zephyrhills, FL. Mary was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring stepmother, loving and proud Mommom and Great-Mommom who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She has been reunited with her second born child Craig Simpson who preceded...
Billie Jo Kirby
Dec 19, 2025
Billie Jo Kirby (Harris), 52, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Dade City, Florida. Born on November 3, 1973, in Lakeland, Florida, she spent most of her life in Dade City, where she was raised and educated. A proud graduate of Pasco Comprehensive High School in the Class of 1990, Billie Jo pursued some college studies...
