Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Dorothy A. Kirker Beil, born May 4, 1924 in Pukemiro, New Zealand, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2025 in Florida at the age of 100.



Dorothy loved to bake, fish, play cards, and crochet. She gave back to the community as a volunteer, especially at Hudson Chamber of Commerce, Hudson Community Club, and running the bingo at Bear Creek Nursing...

Dec 31, 2024

Joan Dannucci (née Campbell), born on March 4, 1931, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Florida at the age of 93.



Joan graduated from Trenton State College with a degree in Music Education and dedicated her life to sharing her love of music. She was a gifted piano teacher and served as a church organist...

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Renee Marie Smith (Lanala/Corbeil) on December 30th, 2024, at the age of 57. Renee was born on July 11th, 1967, in Grosse Pointe, MI.

Though she spent most of her life in Michigan's upper peninsula, she also lived in Chase, MI, Evart, MI, and Hudson, FL. Renee met the love...

Dec 30, 2024

Mariette (Gosselin) Rivard 08/09/1938 - 12/30/24Mariette (Gosselin) Rivard of New Port Richey, FL entered eternal rest on December 30th, 2024 after a brief illness. Mariette was born in Montreal, QC on August 9, 1938 to Gaston Gosselin and Alice (Dupont) Gosselin.Mariette was married to Gilles Rivard in Coaticook, QC on August 18,1956. They began their life together on the "Rivard"...

Dec 24, 2024

 Marlene Faye Guill, 88, passed from this earth on December 24, 2024 in Hudson, Fl. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1936 to Everett and Margaret Faye Bussa. She married Edward Guill on April 7, 1956, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Franklin Pk, IL., he proceeded her in death in 2010. She also was proceeded in...

Nov 21, 2024

Bonnie Jean Simonsen, age 77, was lovingly welcomed to Heaven on November 21, 2024 after a courageous battle following a cardiac event. Bonnie was born in Green Bay, WI on June 19, 1947. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 33 years, Gary Simonsen, and her children, Traci (Mike) Walburn, Lisa (Randy) Petersen, Jason (Kendall)...

Nov 19, 2024

Lashay Griffin was a full time mother devoted to god and to her children. Lashay was born in Sumter, South Carolina on March 12, 1977. She passed away on November 19, 2024 at the young age of 47. She attended Sumter High. Lashay spent a short time in South Carolina then later spent most of the years of her life...

Nov 17, 2024

Dorothy Louise Collier departed this life peacefully on November 17, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on August 26, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy was a beloved wife, mother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.

Dorothy was the cherished daughter of Henry Kurz and Ruth Durfee. Growing up in the vibrant city of Chicago, she...

Oct 22, 2024

Doris Gwendolyn Bratcher, 92, known throughout the country as “Mo” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024. Doris was born on July 27th, 1932, in St. Johns, Newfoundland. She was the second born, and middle child, of Edward and Florance (Diamond) Mitchell.

Doris met her husband, William Bratcher, while he was stationed at the Air Force Base in Newfoundland, Canada....

Oct 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Forrest M. Massa announce his sudden passing at the age of 62 years, at his home in Hudson, FL on Thursday, October, 17th, 2024. Lovingly remembered by his wife Lisa (Piscitelli) Massa, his son Stephen Massa, his daughter Michelle (Massa) Mello and her husband Taylor Mello, and his brother and sister-in-law...

Sep 14, 2024

Gram was very special to all of us. She led a great life and had a positive impact on everyone she touched. She provided unconditional love, supported anyone in need, and was always there to listen. Gram and Pop gave us so many memories we are thankful for and will forever cherish ! 

Predeceased in death, husband, Richard "Dick" W. Stolec....

Sep 11, 2024

Ha partido con el Señor nuestro amado Leonardo Vargas Rosado, un hombre de fe inquebrantable y guerrero en el reino de Dios.Después de una vida dedicada al servicio de su familia, su iglesia y su comunidad, Leo ha sido llamado a la presencia de nuestro Padre Celestial. Su vida fue un testimonio del amor de Cristo, siempre dispuesto a extender...

Aug 7, 2024

Sheila Caggiano, born on January 6, 1943, and a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024. A devoted woman of faith, Sheila cherished her deep relationship with God, which was a guiding light throughout her life.

Her passions also extended to the joys of cooking and gardening. Her kitchen was frequently filled with the smells of...

Jul 20, 2024

Jul 19, 2024

MSGT Bruce Harding Clark Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 19, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 14, 1948, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Arlis F. Clark and Marta Clark, Bruce spent much of his childhood with his paternal grandparents in Nashville, TN. His early years were filled with love...

Jul 6, 2024

Muriel Dorothy Sierks Freeman passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, SeBe and Dorothy Sierks. Muriel was born on February 21,1931 in Rockaway Beach, New York. She is survived by her loving husband, Carl (Richard) Freeman, her children, Donna Garcia (Howard Garcia), Paul Rauch (Pamela Rauch), Stepson Mark Freeman (Kathy Freeman)...

Jul 4, 2024

Judith Mae DeNicola, 84 of Port Richey Florida passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. 

She was born in 1940 to parents Carl and June Daugherty. Judy resided in Michigan where she attended nursing school and later moved to Illinois, where she began raising her family. She moved to the Port Richey area in the 1970’s where she set roots for...

Jun 29, 2024

Robert Gregory Pukki (Bob), age 78, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024. 

Bob was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 23, 1946. He was an electrician and proud member of Local Union No. 3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. After his retirement, the family moved to New Port Richey, Florida, and have lived in the area for the past...

Jun 24, 2024

A child was once born named Frankie, as he got older and became a man, he was known to the world as Frank. He had a lot of nicknames, his brother called him "Footer",  some called him "Lucky Eddie" but through all the nicknames he was simply just a great man, a man who loved, a man who cared, a...