Obituaries

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...

Jun 11, 2024

Martha Louise Brooks Parham, age 79, lived in Hudson, Florida. Born in Oglethorpe Georgia. She is predeceased by her parents, Orabell and Henry Brooks. Martha was married to the late, Thomas Parham. He was born in Madson County, Georgia. They were married 33 years and had 4 children. Predeceased in death by Jessica Lynn Parham and Vernon Keith Parham. Survived...

Jun 8, 2024

Survived by daughter, Darlene Stever, 4 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild and "Dear Friend Nick".

May 23, 2024

Patricia Shear (Patt), 64, passed away on May 23, 2024. She is survived by her husband George Shear (Bud); children Alicia Freeman (John Freeman), Brandy Worley (Joseph Holota), Louia Shear (Agustina Lopez Lopez), Jennifer Shear (Wendy Mangum); 15 grand children Chianne Freeman, Nicole Freeman, Patricia Freeman (Mark Caryl-Braun), Carolin Freeman, Bethany Shear-Daunt, Jakob Worley, Dylan Worley, Eric Daunt, Raz Worley,...

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of Steven Charles Dosdall (Chopper), 7/08/1969 – 5/18/20/24. Preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Dosdall Dzindzio and brother David Dosdall. He is survived by his parents Marge and Don Ranck; his sisters Cheryl Shegstad, Dawn Books, Lynette Nolan, (Brother In Law, Chuck), Stacy Bowlds, and his special friend and love, Betsy White. Steven also leaves behind...

May 12, 2024

RICHARD C. RYAN

Richard was a loving and friendly person all his life.

When growing up, in his early years, he had a round kind of

chubby face and I knick-named him “Motts”. If you are a bit

older you might remember the T.V. commercial for Motts

apple sauce that featured round red faced apples that sang

a jingle.

Richard loved animals and always had a dog...

May 8, 2024

 Silvia Betancourt-AmadorAge 78, died peacefully in the presence of her dear husband, three beautiful daughters, many members of her tight knit family, and her loving fur baby, Lolita on May 8, 2024 after her courageous battle with cancer.Silvia was born on August 13, 1945 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to Francisco Amador and Santos Moncada. She graduated and received her Associate Degree...