Obituaries
Dona Jean Smith
Nov 9, 2024
Dona Jean Hawley Smith, 92, passed peacefully in her rose themed bedroom on November 9, 2024 with family at her bedside. Devoted wife and mother of 6, Dona was born in Casper Wyoming of Danish and German ancestry. She grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where she attended Riley High School. As a young woman, she showed a flair for...
Angelica "Angie" Font
Oct 24, 2024
Angelica “Angie” Font, 92, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, surrounded byher loving family. Angelica was born on April 7, 1932 in Mantanzas, Cuba to Maria and Manuel Zaragoza Garcia. She is preceded in death by her brother, Manuel Garcia Zaragoza. She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Dr. Ruben Font, her daughters, Mary Herrmann, Hilda...
Elizabeth Jeanette Mancuso
Oct 21, 2024
Elizabeth Jeanette "Betsy" Eckerson Mancuso
Born Jan.7, 1952 - Erie, PA
Entered into GOD's Glory October 21, 2024 in Zephyrhills, FL
Graduated St. Vincent HS - 1969. Lived most of her life in Florida, moving to Zephyrhills in 2016. Married to James "Jimi" Mancuso of Erie, PA.
Preceded in death by Mother - Elizabeth Jeanette Eckerson and Father Gene Eckerson. She leaves behind her...
Russell E Dare, Sr.
Oct 18, 2024
Russell E. Dare, Sr., 104, of New Port Richey, Florida, died October 18, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife Jean, of 77 years. He is survived by his sons, John and his wife Cathy, and Russell, Jr. and his wife Alisa. He is also survived by his grandson, Tim and his wife Dani, Granddaughter, Bpi Mai; and Great-Granddaughters, Chloe...
Helen M Davis
Oct 8, 2024
Helen M. Davis, born on May 31, 1926 in Ithaca, NY; died October 8, 2024. Helen was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Margaret and Stanley Davis, and her brother William.
In 1947, Helen entered the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Rochester, NY and served as teacher and principal in many Diocesan Catholic schools. Helen returned to Ithaca...
Brenda Schlough
Oct 6, 2024
Schlough, Brenda Sue, age 73, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully with her loving children and siblings by her side on October 6, 2024 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital after her long battle with COPD.Born in Cadillac, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Coffell.Preceded in death by her husband Carl "Woody" Woods.Brenda...
Richard S. Gates
Sep 27, 2024
Richard S. Gates passed from this life into the presence of his Savior on September 27, 2024.
Rick was born on February 25, 1958 in Binghamton, New York and was predeceased by his brother Jim, and his mother Viola.
Rick is survived by his father Richard H. Gates; his brother Bruce and his wife Melanie, and their children Stacie and Michael; his...
Carol "Charest" Turza
Sep 13, 2024
Mammy’s Obituary
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.”
—Psalm 42:1
Carol Turza (née Marshall, formerly known as Carol Charest) passed away at 6:49 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Mike Turza; two daughters, Tina Charest and Teri Turza; her dog, Timmy; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Dewey E Hall
Sep 11, 2024
Dewey E. Hall, 86, of New Port Richey passed away on September 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, sons, James and Eugene, daughter, Cindy Spiasak, eight grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
Michael L Cliffe
Sep 10, 2024
Michael Lee Cliffe, 33, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away on September 10, 2024. He was born in Louisville, KY and is survived by his loving family,
Richard Ervin Matthews
Aug 29, 2024
Richard Irvin Matthews, Jr., age 84, passed away August 29, 2024 in New Port Richey, FL. A native of Ahoskie, NC, he was born to Richard and Tinnie Matthews on June 15, 1940.
Richard was predeceased by his parents Richard and Tinnie Matthews, his daughter, Terry Matthews, his sister Libby Kessinger and husband Bill.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn, of 64 years,...
Doreen Florence Packard
Aug 29, 2024
Doreen Florence Packard, 68, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 29, 2024. For three years, Doreen fought a courageous battle against Grade 4 Glioblastoma. She passed away peacefully at home under the care of HPH Hospice, with her husband and children by her side.
Spending her entire childhood...
Hilda M Gara
Aug 29, 2024
Hilda M. Gara of New Port Richey passed away peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Hilda was born January 6, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the youngest of five children including Connie Rutti Dombrowski of Chicago, Illinois and the late Adolph Rutti, late Albert Rutti and late Susan Rutti Dombrowski.
From Hilda’s lovely 2 children, Robin and Jimmy,...
Carmen Santana
Aug 23, 2024
Carmen Santana , 82, born in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Lived in the Bronx, New York and moved to Florida with her husband Noel. They were married a lifespan of 64 years. She was many things to many people, Wife, Mother, Sister, Mother-in-law, friend, neighbor, advisor and even mentor.
Survived by her husband Noel Santana. Her children, Maribell, Margarita, Ricardo and Francisca....
Donald C Schwartz
Aug 18, 2024
Donald C. Schwartz, 91, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne and son, Elliott.
Brant Rex Wilson
Aug 10, 2024
Brant Rex Wilson died at home in New Port Richey, FL on August 10, 2024, at age 81, and left this world like he lived his life - on his own terms. He loved music, his family, good scotch, and old movies. Not necessarily in that order.
Born in Hartford, CT on January 9, 1943, he was raised an only child...
Bierck Clifford Saxton
Aug 5, 2024
Bierck C. Saxton, 77, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on August 5, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Linda, sons, Aaron, Bierck II and Christopher, daughters, Louann Johnson and Tina. He is also survived by his brother, Chipper and sisters, Dorleta, Alexa and Jeanette, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 6:00...
Gaines K Blankenship
Jul 31, 2024
Gaines Kelly Blankenship of New Port Richey, FL, a steadfast Christian and devoted patriot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Cleveland, VA and a lifelong East Tennessean he carried the spirit of the Appalachian Mountains with him throughout his life.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Gaines answered the call...
Bernice F Rachfalski
Jul 10, 2024
Bernice F. Rachfalski, 92, New Port Richey, died July 10, 2024. She is survived by her children, Andrew, Jr., Thomas and Debra, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew, Sr.
In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting a donation to VAI.org to aid in research on how to slow or stop the progression of dementia.
David A Meyer
Jul 7, 2024
David Alexander Meyer, 22, of Tarpon Springs, Florida and formerly of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away at his home on July 7, 2024. He was born October 25, 2001. David attended Father McGivney Catholic High School in Maryville, Illinois and later received his high school diploma from IVL Academy in 2020. He had an abundant love of nature, loved visiting...
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