Vincent Paul Wozniak
Apr 10, 2026
Vincent Paul Wozniak, 95, entered into the presence of the Lord on April 10, 2026. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Vincent J. and Josephine K. Wozniak. Following high school, Vince continued his education at American University in Washington, D.C.
During the Korean War, Vince joined the Coast Guard and was stationed at the U.S. Coast Guard Depot in...
Dr. Richard Martin "Marty" Salzgeber
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Martin “Marty” Salzgeber, 80, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Born on April 17, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, Marty was the son of John Adolph Salzgeber and Gretchen Ann Roth Salzgeber. He was raised alongside his brothers, James Salzgeber and Neil Salzgeber.
Marty pursued his education at The Ohio State University and Case...
Harold " Gator " Loftis Jr
Apr 10, 2026
Harold Loftis, 92, known to his friends as “Gator,” was called to Heaven Friday, April 10th, 2026. He is survived by daughter Judy and husband David, granddaughter Jessica and husband Curt, and great-grandsons Finn and Beau. Sister: Pat, brother: Jimmy.
Harold “Gator” was born December 2nd, 1933 in Greenville County, South Carolina to his parents Etta and Eulie Rice. Gator joined...
Shirley Ann Copeland
Apr 10, 2026
Shirley A. Bruschi-CopelandWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley A. Copeland (Bruschi), 92. She passed away peacefully at Gulfside Hospice, in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born in Pennsylvania to Donald and Cecelia Calhoun. She was proceeded in death by her husbands John Bruschi and James Copeland. She is survived by her brother, Jerry, son Tom, daughter Linda, grandchildren...
Dinah Gay Martin
Apr 9, 2026
Dinah Gay Martin, 77, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Dade City. She was born on December 13, 1948, in Martin, Kentucky, to Theodore G. Storie and Sarah Ellen Stumbo. Dinah was united in marriage to James D. Martin on May 17, 1969, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Together they built a life centered around family, love,...
Paul Andre Desjardins
Apr 8, 2026
Paul Andre Desjardins, 80
Arrived on August 5, 1945 in Quebec, CA - departed April 8, 2026 in Wesley Chapel, FL.
He is survived by 1 sister, Denise, 1 brother, Guy, 1 daughter, Caroline, 1 son, Marc, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and his life partner, Linda.
Paul drove the shuttle bus for Disney in Orlando, FL before he retired in 2015. He...
Vaughn Harland Lyons
Apr 7, 2026
Vaughn Harland Lyons, 78, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2026 at AdventHealth Hospital in Tampa. Vaughn was born on October 9, 1947 in Eastport, Maine to his parents Harland and Lila Lyons. He grew up in Perry, Maine with his 3 sisters, Sheila Spaulding, Joyce Rider and Judy Soucy. Vaughn was an accomplished student, graduating from Portsmouth...
Janice Adele Parker
Apr 7, 2026
Janice “Ja” Adele Parker, 60, was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She passed away too soon on April 7th, 2026 in San Antonio, FL in her home. She was born on February 20th, 1966 in Davenport, IA to Fredrick “Fred” Jerome Sweetman and Janice “Jan” Adele Sweetman. Her greatest passions were spreading joy, being a wife, a...
Arvilla Ida Alger
Apr 6, 2026
Arvilla Ida (Parker) Reynolds Alger (aka Aunt Vicky), at 98 years young, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Solaris Health and Rehabilitation in Zephyrhills, FL but resided prior at Angels Senior Living at Connerton Court in Land O’ Lakes, FL.
Born November 29, 1927 in Athol, New York, she was the daughter of Earle and Inez...
Marsha Childers Welsh
Apr 5, 2026
Marsha Raye Childers Welsh, born in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Dade City, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of the late Melton Ray Childers and Beauton Eureka Slocum, and the stepdaughter of the late George Semion.Marsha was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Welsh (January 27, 2023), and is survived by her...
Barbara Ann Rhoden
Apr 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Rhoden, "Big Red", 85, of Dade City, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Barbara was born on April 16, 1940, in Grand Ridge, Florida, to the late Willard A. Parker and Gracie M. Parker.On January 30, 1958, she married the love of her life, Gerald "Tony" A. Rhoden. Together, they built a life rooted in...
Timothy Scott Boyt
Mar 31, 2026
Timothy "Scott" Boyt, 58, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born January 15, 1968, in Lakeland, Florida, to Alton and Tommie Boyt. He resided and was cared for at Rescare of Lake City.
Scott is survived by his sister, Pam O'Neal (Mike); niece, Christina Salerno (Tom); nephew, Rob Kolaric (Falisha); great-niece, Paige Raeuchle; great-nephew, Clayton Kolaric;...
Phillip S Marks
Mar 31, 2026
Philip S. Marks was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 23, 1942. During his childhood, he resided in Florida and California. His education included attendance at the University of Gainesville and the University of Arizona.
During his lifetime, he was admitted into Intertel. Intertel is a high-IQ society founded in 1966 that is open to those who have scored at or...
Michael Joseph Oppel
Mar 29, 2026
Michael was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent some of his career as a framer with the Carpenter Contractors of America. Throughout his life, he also took on various odd jobs, always willing to lend a hand wherever it was needed. Known for his quiet and caring personality, Michael was always attentive to other's needs.
Above all, Michael was deeply...
Charles L. Smith
Mar 28, 2026
Charles L Smith of Parma, MI, passed away in his snowbird home in Zephyrhills, Florida, March 28, 2026 at the age of 84. He will be cremated at Hodges Funeral Home in Dade City, according to his wishes. A summer gathering will take place in Michigan to celebrate his life.
Chuck’s heartfelt belief was that every dog should have a loving...
Thomas Andrew Nieto
Mar 27, 2026
Thomas Andrew Nieto, 65, of Zephyrhills Florida passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born in Downey, California on October 27, 1960.He enjoyed a successful career as a Professional Baseball Player, Manager and Coach. He loved to fish and had a passion for the game of golf. He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend. He is survived...
Ramona G. Lopez
Mar 26, 2026
Ramona Gail Lopez, also known as “Grandma Lopez”, passed on the morning of March 26, 2026 at the age of 81 in Dade City, Florida.Ramona was born on July 9,1944 in Scottsboro, Alabama to parents Noah and Opal Shelton. She was raised alongside 6 siblings: Mabel, T, Herman, Marie, Ann, and James, and Ramona was the youngest of the family.In...
Willow Jean Colby
Mar 25, 2026
Willow Jean Whatley Colby, age 89, of Dade City, passed away on March 25th, 2026. Jean was born on July 21, 1936, in Cottonwood, Alabama to John Henry Whatley and Valita Davis Whatley with her twin brother Jack, who preceded her in death November 13, 2020. In addition to Jack, Jean had four older siblings – Henry Whatley, George Whatley,...
Sherri June Moss
Mar 25, 2026
Sherri June (Rehse) Moss passed away peacefully at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida on March 25, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana to Robert Rehse and Louise (Hines) Rehse, who both preceded her in death.
Sherri raised her family and then decided to pursue her lifelong dream of teaching. She graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis with her...
Elysia Mehry Oder
Mar 24, 2026
Elysia Mehry Oder, 22, of Zephyrhills, Florida, passed on March 24, 2026 far too soon.
Elysia was born to Elizabeth Carr and Donald Oder in Dade City, Florida on Wednesday, March 17, 2004. Elysia was the youngest of 3 children, with her older siblings being William Jenks and James Carr.
Elysia was an absolutely beautiful ray of light. She made a profound...
