Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

Ruth Dean, 99, died on January 25 after a short hospitalization. She had resided in New Port Richey since 1978.

 

She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on Sept. 9, 1924 and attended high school and nursing training there. She became a Registered Nurse in the mid 1940’s and  worked as a nurse in Terre Haute before her marriage to Robert...

Jan 23, 2024

   Joseph W Knutelski, 76, of Trinity passed away January 23, 2024. He was born in Newark, NJ and resided in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Twsp, NJ before to Trinity in 2001, with his wife Joann Sopris Knutelski.

 

   Joe was predeceased by his parents Beatrice and Walter Knutelski. Joe is survived by his loving wife Joann, his daughter Laura...

Jan 15, 2024

Edna is survived by loving family members and her church family.We all have lost a great soul and love. Heaven has gained another angel to watch over all of us.While here on earth, she spent her life honoring those she loved, spreading the word of God in a respectful manner, dedicating her time to serve as needed and where needed.She...

Jan 6, 2024

In Loving Memory Of Sandra Kaye "Sandi" West        Date Of Birth             Entered Into Rest  February 11, 1952    -       January 6, 2024Mrs. West, 71, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2024. She worked as a healthcare supervisor in a nursing home facility for many years. She loved and...

Jan 1, 2024

Loretta Arlene Ferrara, 78, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on January 1, 2024.  She was born and raised in Carteret, New Jersey to the late Mary Tryba and Frank Ferrence.  She raised her family in Edison, New Jersey and eventually settled in New Port Richey with her beloved husband, the late Anthony R. Ferrara who passed away in...

Dec 29, 2023

Joan Mary Henderson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 29, 2023, at the age of 90 while in the care of Gulfside Hospice in New Port Richey, Florida. She was born on June 8, 1933, in Hempstead, New York, one of two children, to John and Anne Bates. Joan was a strong-willed, talented, and worldly individual who...

Dec 12, 2023

William J. Kelly, 74, of New Port Richey, Florida died peacefully on Tuesday December 12, 2023, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Kelly, father, William J. Kelly, sister, Maureen Belmonte and nephew, Timmy Kelly. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Eileen Riordan Kelly; daughters Meghan Crutchfield (Ryan),...

Dec 11, 2023

Marc Robert Judnick, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in hospice, surrounded by his family on December 11, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Born in Joliet, Illinois, Marc had a zest for life that was infectious and a sense of humor that could light up any room. His laughter was a melody that will continue...

Nov 22, 2023

Nov 13, 2023

Catherine (Cathy) Anne McDonough (Allen) (62) of New Port Richey, FL passed away peacefully Monday November 13, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Cathy was born June 19,1961 in Queens, New York to the late Patricia and John Allen. She is survived by her husband, Chris McDonough, of New Port Richey, FL, son, Steven Stegmeier of New Port Richey, FL, daughter,...

Nov 7, 2023

 

Rosemary “Rosie” Ann Smith, 53, of New Port Richey, Florida (formerly of Newport, Rhode Island) passed on November 7th, 2023, in New Port Richey, Florida. Rosie was born in Newport, Rhode Island. She has joined her mother Karen Smith and brother Jimmy Smith in heaven along with her grandparents Arthur and Grace Dennis. 

Rosie is survived by her father, William...

Nov 1, 2023

Frank D. Stevens, 88, of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Loraine, Mendon, and Quincy, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Marliere Hospice House in New Port Richey. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1935 in Loraine, Illinois to Everett and Buna (Kelly) Stevens. Frank married Bobbette “Bobbi” Reichert on July 3, 1958, at...

Oct 18, 2023

The Chancellor’s Office learned that Monsignor Thomas Francis Earner, 85, a retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, passed away in the Lord early Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023, at Empath Hospice, in Palm Harbor, following a lengthy period of declining health.

Monsignor Earner was born on November 5, 1937, in Headford, County Galway, Ireland. Following graduation from...

Oct 2, 2023

Richard Bowerman, Sr., 82, of Auburn, IN, passed away on October 2, 2023.

Richard was born on July 17, 1941, in Hudson, IN, to Loyal and Marie Bowerman.  He graduated from Auburn High School and attended the Chicago Institute of Art.

Growing up Richard worked at his parent's meat market in Auburn.  After moving his family to Florida, he worked...

Oct 1, 2023

Maritza Visuetti, age 57, of New Port Richey, died on Sunday October 1st 2023.

She was born in Panama in 1966 to her loving parents Aquilino Visuetti and Juana Carmona. She graduated from Panama University in Business Administration. Her occupation was working for the community at the Health Department. Maritza was a devoted mother, an outstanding daughter, sister, cousin, aunt,...

Sep 28, 2023

David M. Dukes, 32, of New Port Richey, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. David leaves behind his cherished daughter, Madison, his loving parents, Dwayne and Marion Dukes, brothers, (David) Cody and Bobby (Joey) Dukes, Maternal Grandmothers, Uncles, Aunts, and numerous cousins and companion, Chelsea.  David also leaves behind a huge array of friends. Many that he has known...

Sep 25, 2023

Scott M DePalma, 93, passed away in his sleep September 25, 2023, in New Port Richey, Florida where he and his wife Sylvia retired.  Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce.  He served as a lieutenant and Captain in the Airforce working as an Engineer in Weapon's Testing.  He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania and then lived in Ithica...

Sep 20, 2023

George T. Burns Jr. son of George T. Burns Sr. and Rose Dardis Burns passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 surrounded by love. George is predeceased by his wife Patricia M. Burns, siblings Louis, Eleanor, Peter, and Edward, and son Kevin Burns. He is survived by his three children Tracie Serio (John), Kathleen Jones (George), and Timothy Burns (Beth), daughter-in-law...

Sep 7, 2023

Michael Wayne McCullough, 53, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on September 7, 2023. He was born on January 24, 1970, in Tulsa, OK, to Virginia Pickle and the late Gary McCullough.

 

Michael had a passion for the water and enjoyed scuba diving, riding his SeaDoo, and fishing. He had a knack for tinkering with things and always tried...

Sep 6, 2023

Diane Marie Stephens, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023.  She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend to all and she will be dearly missed.  

Diane was born in Flint, MI on August 4, 1942, to Nicholas and Helen Baker. She grew up in Flint, MI.  She attended Bronson Methodist School of Nursing in Kalamazoo,...