Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Ladislav Kubesa,84, of New Port Richey passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.  Mr. Kubesa is survived by his wife, Olga.

Mar 27, 2024

Ronald William "Ron" Dunlap, age 89, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1934, in Olean, New York.Ron was a dedicated individual who served his country with honor. He spent eight years in the Navy and 19 years in the USCG reserves. His commitment to the military was unwavering.In his civilian life, Ron dedicated...

Mar 20, 2024

Gloria McVeigh, 91, of New Port Richey, sadly left us on 3/20/2024.She was pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, James. She is survived by sons James (JoAnn) and Richard, grand daughters Jessica Hage(Alex), Jillian Schaub(Tyler) ,Jamie Lee McVeigh( fiancé Austen Legler) and great grandchildren Madison, Alexander James(AJ) and Julia. Funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic...

Mar 16, 2024

Leroy (Jack) Hersh Jr, 92, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL.  He was born on November 29, 1931, in Flourtown, PA, the son of Leroy J. Hersh Sr and Virginia W. Hersh (Roberts).

He most recently resided at Cabot Cove Assisted Living of Largo where he had many friends and beloved staff, who were...

Mar 2, 2024

Shishir Kumar, of Lutz, FL beloved husband to Roopa Purushotham and father to Siddhant and Srishti Srivastava, passed Saturday March 2, 2024, after battling with cancer for the past six months. His last words were “It’s not over till it’s over”.

Born in Ranchi, India he was the youngest of four children to Dr Bindeshwari Prasad and Indu Bala Shrivastva. He...

Mar 1, 2024

Survived by sons, Gerry and Terry; grandchildren Andrew, Allison, Sarah, Amber and Ryan; great grandchildren, Renee and Colton; sisters, Bernadette, Dolores and Bobbie.   Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tulon, her brother George and sister Mary Therese. 

Feb 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness that Olga Daryl West, 93, passed away at home peacefully with family at her side on February 29, 2024.She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William H. West in 2015.  Lovingly remembered by her children Charlotte, Karl, Lester, Matthew James and Grace, stepchildren James James and Billy West, granddaughter Rachel West, who was...

Feb 18, 2024

Claire McDaniels Riordan, 85, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 18 February 2024 with her family by her side.  She is survived by two sons: John and Kevin (Kathy); 3 daughters: Eileen Kelly, Maureen Kelly (Edward), and Tricia Stallings (Donna); 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.  ...

Jan 30, 2024

Dolores M. Dorkowski (nee Dunn), 82, passed on January 30, 2024.  Daughter of Catherine and John, deceased.  Wife of William F. for 43 years, deceased 2010.  Mother of William J. (Gloria), Kathleen Ahern (Robert), Brian (Katie), and Michael (Forest).  Also survived by five grandchildren:  William C., Timothy, Reagan, Ava and Riley.  Raised in Woodside, NY; moved to Staten Island, NY...

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...