Obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

Gerald Bowen of Zephyrhills passed away October 15, 2023. He was 93. He was born in Newark Valley, NY and will be buried there. He is survived by 5 children, 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren,1 great-great granddaughter, and 1 sister. He will be greatly missed.

Oct 14, 2023

Ezequiel Pizano Jr (Zeke), age 57, of Dade City, passed away Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at his home in Dade City. Born on February 10th, 1966 in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of Jose and Ninfa Torres. Ezequiel, for most of his life was an Independent Truck Driver, he loved children, dancing, and music, he was really interested in...

Oct 14, 2023

David Lee Germain David Germain was blessed with 77 years of life and went to his heavenly home on October 14, 2023. Born to Glein and Mary Germain in Wauchula, Florida, on June 21, 1946. He grew up in Tampa, graduating in 1964 from Robinson High School. Following high school, he proudly enlisted in the USAF, serving his country in...

Oct 12, 2023

John Daniel Prater, age 71, left us peacefully on October 12, 2023. Born in July of 1952 to parents John and Betty Prater, Dans legacy is one of family, love, dedication, and adventure. Raised in Dade City, Florida, Dans life and career took him through many specialties; first farming, later as an armed services member, then mechanic, and finally instrument...

Oct 11, 2023

David A. Seitzer III passed away peacefully at his home on October 11, 2023. He was born in Milton, FL on January 24, 1963. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Osburn) Seitzer of Dade City, FL, and Atwater, OH. He is the son of David A. Seitzer Jr. (Ranell) and the late Carol "Bonnie" Seitzer of Tallmadge, OH....

Oct 10, 2023

Cecilia Saadeh, aged 84, gained her wings on October 10th, 2023, in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born on April 27, 1939, in Anton, Panama, Republic of Panama. She married Vicente Saadeh Sanchez on January 31, 1959, in Panama City, Panama, and was blessed with four children.

Cecilia was a fierce and strong woman who held fast to...

Oct 10, 2023

Hildabrand, Alfred Gillis, age 96, of Lebanon, TN died October 10, 2023. Alfred was born in Russellville, KY and was the son of the late, Jesse Hildabrand and Zula Anderson Hildabrand. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. Alfred was also preceded in death by his wife, Ann Hildabrand; daughter, Deborah Hughes...

Oct 10, 2023

Jim Coleman passed away peacefully under Hospice care on October 10, 2023, at the age of 84.

Jim was born on the family farm in Livingston County, Kentucky on September 1, 1939, to his parents Roy Albert Coleman and Ruby Isabell (Morton). He was one of 6 siblings.

Jim joined the Navy after high school...

Oct 9, 2023

Marie Rose Roc, age 91, of Zephyrhills Florida, passed away Monday, October 9th, 2023 at her home. Born in Jacmel, Haiti, she was the daughter of Rodshild Comice and Ilanise Roc. Marie loved going to the casinos with her friends, she also loved traveling, France was her favorite place to visit. She loved tennis, she never missed a game where...

Oct 9, 2023

Alberto "Beto" Santis Perez 34, of Dade City, FL passed away Monday, October 9th, 2023, in Tampa. He was born March 29, 1989, in Chiapas, Mexico to Juan Santiz Gomez and Maria Perez Ramos. He worked for Steadfast Contractor's Alliance as a Foreman.

Alberto is survived by his wife: Ana Santis; daughters: Dayari Santis, Maria Limas, Blanca...

Oct 9, 2023

Arbadella "Harmon" Varnadoe, 86, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1937, to parents, Goldie and Preston Harmon. Della enjoyed taking care of her cats and going to church. She is survived by her son, John Varnadoe in Tampa, FL, and her sisters Judy Davis in Tennessee, and Cissy Martin in Dade City, FL....

Oct 8, 2023

Brett Bartley Hemphill, 56, and resident of Dade City, FL, passed away unexpectedly at Phantom Springs, TX, in early October. Brett was born on May 31, 1967 in Cocoa Beach, FL to Louis and Sheryl (Rawls) Hemphill. The family moved several times during his childhood, and spent several years in Michigan where Brett graduated from Howell High School in 1986....

Oct 7, 2023

Ella Mae Hill 86, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2023, in Brooksville, FL. She was surrounded by her children and peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born December 30, 1936, in Dade City, FL to Mabry Dennis Bryant and Bessie Mae Bryant. She had worked as a Waitress for many years...

Oct 7, 2023

Barry Purkis, 80, of Dade City passed away October 7, 2023 at his home. He was born September 22, 1943 in Brampton Ontario Canada to Alwyn and Jean Purkis. After graduating high school he joined the United States Army. Barry attained several college degrees from Rollins College in Orlando. For several years Barry was self-employed as an Electonic Technician...

Oct 5, 2023

Williard Wayne Fee Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather, and respected master electrician, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at the age of 85. His life was a testament to love, dedication, and a strong sense of faith in Jesus. Born on March 6, 1938, in London, Kentucky, Williard was the son of Taylor and Clara...

Oct 4, 2023

Paul Aubrey Ort passed away on October 4, 2023, in Brooksville, Florida. He was born at home on July 11, 1935, in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania where he lived until 1947. His public-school days were completed in Clearwater. He then worked his way through The Florida State University. During his days at FSU, Paul was President of his Class of 1957 and...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Cannon Cabot, 73, of Saint Leo, FL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Mary was born in Tampa, Florida on October 18, 1949 to Daniel A. and Elizabeth T. Cannon. She was a lifelong resident of the San Antonio/Saint Leo area. Mary attended Saint Anthony School for K-8 and was a member of the...

Oct 2, 2023

Florence "Tippi" Curry 76, of Dade City, FL passed away Monday, October 2nd, 2023, in Zephyrhills. She was born November 6, 1946, in Manor, PA to Daniel Francis & Mary Madeline Vorsino. She worked as a billing manager for Premier Health Care until her retirement and was Catholic. She was a great cook who loved sharing her meals with...

Sep 28, 2023

John "Dutch" Leonhardt, 88, of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on September 28, 2023. Dutch was born on December 17, 1934, in Albany, New York to John Leonhardt Sr. and Ruth Wilbur Leonhardt. He grew up in New York with his two siblings; Barbara Russell and Martin Leonhardt. Dutch received many awards for sports during his high school years at Albany...

Sep 27, 2023

Jaroslaw "Jerry" Dulysz Jr, 77 departed his earthly journey on September 27, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry leaves behind his devoted partner of 11 years Sandra Voigt; his daughter Lisa McMahon; Son in law Shannon McMahon; daughter in law Mona Merriam; grandchildren Hannah McMahon, Mikal Dulysz, Kaylee Dulysz, Aislynn McMahon, Quinlan McMahon and Savanna Dulysz; a...