Obituaries

Dec 18, 2023

Charles Anthony "Tony" Abraham age 67, of Dade City, FL, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023. He was born January 10, 1956, to Lewis & Mildred Abraham. Tony was a lifelong resident of Dade City.

He dedicated much of his life to his family business, managing Zip Fuel Co. until it's closing. He later worked for...

Dec 17, 2023

Tommy "Leo" McKnight, 85, of Wesley Chapel Fl, passed away on December 17, 2023. He was born in Flynn, Tx in 1938 to Tommy Lee and Lula Elizabeth Grimes McKnight. He attended Jeff Davis High School in Houston and was lettered in three Varsity sports and actively participated in chorus and drama. After high school, he pursued a career...

Dec 17, 2023

Rita M. Swiatowicz, age 93, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Rita was a wonderful wife & mother to her children and grandchildren. She had many friends and was loved by everyone she met. She was born in Piscataway, New Jersey February 2, 1930. She was married to the late Stephen...

Dec 16, 2023

Carolyn Ann Morris, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Zephyrhills with her family by her side. She was born on June 4, 1956, in Fairfield Iowa to Bob and Penny Porter.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Richard Morris; 3 Children: Paul (Kelly) Chaponniere, David (Stephanie) Chaponniere, & Nicole Chaponniere; 5 Grandkids:...

Dec 16, 2023

Nancy Sue Cornell, passed away in her home on December 16, 2023, after a long illness. She was surrounded by family. The daughter of John M. Roe and Jewell Viola Wagner Roe of Indianapolis Indiana. Her surviving sister Bonnie Albertson of Indianapolis Indiana. Older siblings, Margie Bencik and John M Roe, and great-grandson Finley Borkowski preceded her in death. Nancy...

Dec 16, 2023

John Lincoln Rio

Dade City, FL

John Lincoln Rio, 82, of Dade City, FL passed away peacefully at the home of his son surrounded by friends and family on Dec. 16, 2023. He was born in Wauchula, FL in 1941 to Daniel and Esther Rio.

He was a beloved...

Dec 15, 2023

Antoinette "Toni" Allain, 93, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Solaris Healthcare Lake Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills, FL. Toni was born December 6,1930 in Gary, IN., the daughter of Anthony "Tony" and Julia Galka Klimczyk. Originally from Gary, IN., Toni moved to St. Anne, IL., where she met and married Paul D. Allain. He preceded her in death on May...

Dec 15, 2023

Maureen Murphy Stipanov RN, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born in Seattle, Washington in 1935. Her parents were Dr. Nicholas Patrick Murphy of Seattle and Mary O'Donnell Murphy who was born in Tipperary, Ireland. Maureen attended Holy Name Academy (an all girls school) in Seattle grades 1 through 12, graduating in 1952. She...

Dec 10, 2023

Barry "Baz" James Grayling, 60, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born in Felixstowe, England to John James and Valerie Ann Grayling. He grew up with his brothers Paul, Peter, and Mark Grayling. Barry and Sheri married on January 7th, 1990 in Zephyrhills, Florida. Barry retired from Pasco High School in May 2023...

Dec 10, 2023

Scott David Pfeiffer 50, of Dade City, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10th, 2023, in Tampa with his wife at his side. He was born September 2, 1973, in Jacksonville, Ind to David & Betty J. Pfeiffer. He worked as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for Hillsborough County and enjoyed spending his time outdoors with family.

Scott...

Dec 10, 2023

Barbara Lee Johnston, 79, of Dade City, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to John J. Paryzek and Jessie May Springer. She grew up with her sister: Toni Murdock. She is preceded in death by her sister: Toni Murdock. Barbara is survived by her husband: Donald D. Johnston;...

Dec 9, 2023

Tyler Lydic, 18, of Wesley Chapel, FL passed away December 9, 2023. He was born April 28, 2005 in Zephyrhills Florida. He was the Mayor of the following schools, Centennial Elementary, John Long Middle School, Wiregrass Ranch High School and 2023 graduate of Cypress Creek High School. Tyler enjoyed watching cars at Walmart parking lot in "Tylers spot" also...

Dec 9, 2023

Loretta Yvonne Fay,66, of Dade City, Florida passed away December 9, 2023. She was born May 23, 1957 in McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan. She grew up with her siblings: Tim Newcom and Robin Kristine Camp. On November 27, 1978, she married her late husband: Russell Mark Fay in Linden, Michigan. She graduated from Linden High School and continued to...

Dec 8, 2023

Pat Alton Bass passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born in Bell, Florida on March 30, 1935 and lived most of his life in Dade City, Florida. Our Dad was respected and loved by all who knew him. He was the kind of person who was always willing to help and one who would never ask...

Dec 8, 2023

Riley Adam Singleton, "Pop Ciroc", 65, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on December 8, 2023. He was born on April 5, 1959 in Dade City, Florida to Johnny Quincy Adams and Ada Mae Singleton. He grew up with his brother: Kelvin Singleton. He enjoyed basketball, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his spouse: Alberta...

Dec 7, 2023

Frank G. Gallaugher Jr. age 65, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Beloved father of Jacob and Mark Gallaugher, and grandfather to Dominik Gallaugher. Dearest son of Frank L. Gallaugher Sr. (deceased) and Annette Gallaugher. Dear brother to Colleen Gallaugher, Eva Gallaugher, Renee Gallaugher (deceased), Jerry Gallaugher, George Gallaugher (deceased), and Dorann Thompson. He was a loved uncle, cousin, and...

Dec 4, 2023

Maria Grazia Meschino December 15, 1929 December 4, 2023 Maria Grazia Meschino, also known as Zia and Gracie, age 93, of Land OLakes, passed away on December 4, 2023. Born on December 15, 1929, and raised in Termini Imerese, Sicily where she lived for 35 years. She was a bookkeeper for Moka, a privately owned coffee distributor. Maria immigrated to...

Dec 2, 2023

William (Jack) John Parke passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his home in Lutz, FL. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peggy) Settle Parke; his son, William (Jeff) Jeffrey Parke and his wife, Erica; his daughter, Trudy Lynn Parke and her spouse, Jen; his step-daughter, Molli Vioral and her husband, Jason; and...

Dec 2, 2023

Margaret Ellen Evans was born on April 13, 1954 in Muskegon, MI to Clark Gail and Eula Jean Nutter Evans and she was reunited with them, and her niece Danielle, in Heaven on December 2nd, 2023. May that knowledge provide comfort to her loved ones that are still here, especially to her loving brother, Clark Gail, her beloved sister, Barb,...

Nov 30, 2023

Nina J. Smith, 84, passed away on November 30, 2023, in Marion, IL. Nina was born on June 7, 1939, to parents Alber Edward and Edna Kinnard Miller in Wallins, KY. She graduated from West Aurora High School and went to work at the Beacon News for 25 years. Nina married C.P. (Shorty) Smith on November 21, 1959, in Dekalb,...