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David L. Byrd, 48, of Hammond, La., formerly of Brooksville, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005 at his home.
He was born in McClain, Miss., and spent most of his life in Brooksville before moving to Hammond eight years ago. He was a foreman for an electric company in Louisiana.
Survivors include his wife, Jill; two sons, Steven and Paul Byrd, both of Spring Hill; a sister, Diane Hagert of Brooksville; step-children Lindsey and Jeffrey Faunce; one niece; and two nephews.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville chapel.
Clarence F. Smith, 91, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005 at Hernando Hospice Care Center in Brooksville.
He was born in Walballa, S.C., and moved to this area three years ago from West Palm Beach. He was a retired florist and worked for the Everglades Club in Palm Beach. He served in World War II as a merchant marine.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
Anna Sislik, 89, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005 at her home.
She was born in New York, N.Y. and moved to this area 19 years ago from Sommerset, N.J. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Ivan M. Sislik of Nassau, Bahamas; and a daughter, Anne Linda Sislik of Weeki Wachee.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
Carol F. Hawryluk, 78, of Hudson, died Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Oak Hill Hospital.
She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and moved to this area 18 years ago from Rutherford, N.J. She was a homemaker and a Lutheran by faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Carin Febo of Cameron, N.C.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Wellwood-Grace Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hudson.
Shirley M. Cuthbert, 89, of California, formerly of Spring Hill, died Monday, May 23, 2005, in Mission Viejo, Calif.
She was born in Nashville, Tenn., moved to this area 20 years ago from New Port Richey, and lived in Spring Hill for many years before moving to California. She was a housewife and an Adventist by faith.
Survivors include a son, Robert Duane Cuthbert of Spring Hill; a daughter, Emily Sue Eversoll of Silverado, Calif.; a brother, Dr. Russell Myers of Woodbury, Tenn.; two sisters, Elizabeth Buikema of Palas Heights, Ill., and Christine Moore of Miami; and a grandson.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Anthony V. Vertullo, 90, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson.
He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and moved to this area 20 years ago from Bronx, N.Y. He was a retired production supervisor for A&P Tea Company. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; two stepsons, Richard Kopeck of Patterson, N.Y., and William Kopeck of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Frank Vertullo of North Lauderdale; a sister, Marie Rizzo of Torrence, Calif.; and two stepgrandchildren.
Arrangements by Wellwood-Grace Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hudson.
William Douglas Batten, 78, of Brooksville, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Brooksville Health Care Center.
He was born in Brooksville and was a lifelong resident. He was a farmer and rancher, a championed fiddle enthusiast, and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include his son, William Batten of Brooksville; four brothers, Charlie, Bobby and Olan Batten, all of Brooksville, and Thomas Batten of Perry; and a sister, Inez Lyons of Brooksville.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Goldie C. Sharp. 83, of Brooksville, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
She was born in Wyatt, W.Va., and moved to Nobleton 24 years ago from Rochester, Mich. She was a U.S. Mail Carrier in Michigan and attended New Hope United Methodist Church, Istachatta. She was honored for her volunteerism as No. 499 in President Bush's Thousand Points of Light in 1991.
Survivors include her husband, Orville; a son, William O. Sharp; a brother, Charles Edgar Ashcraft; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Brooksville Chapel.
Leona May Malinowski, 80, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Atria Evergreen Woods Assisted Living Facility, Spring Hill.
She was born in Fair Haven, Mich., and moved to Florida 20 years ago from New Baltimore, Mich. She was a homemaker and a member of Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include a son, Larry Malinowski of Michigan; three daughters, Carol Chandler of Wesley Chapel, Elsie Oliver of Macomb, Mich., and Bonnie Murray of Michigan; a sister, Bernice Tomtishen of New Baltimore; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
Lawrence R. Regan, 51, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at his home. He was formerly of Oak Lawn, Ill., and Minneapolis, Minn., and moved to this area 10 years ago from Homer Township, Ill. He was a member of Northcliffe Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Tina Louise; a son, Eric Regan of Spring Hill; two daughters, Amy and Kelly Regan, both of Spring Hill; his mother, Beryl Regan of Brooksville; a brother, Jeffrey Regan of Brooksville; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Alvin L. Deavers Jr., 78, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at his home. He was born in Alexandria, Va., and moved to this area two years ago from St. Petersburg.
Mr. Deavers was a machinist/gunsmith working in the Night Vision Lab for the U.S. Civil Service Commission, a U.S. Navy veteran, and an Episcopalian by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Bonnie L. Baxley of Fairfax, Va., and Amelia A. Barker of Spring Hill; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Joann McDonald, 52, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to this area recently from Easley, S.C.
Mrs. McDonald was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, John of Easley, S.C.; a daughter, Dawn Stephens of Weverton, N.Y.; her father, Anthony J. Ciufo of Spring Hill; a brother, Anthony Ciufo of Spring Hill; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Drive Chapel.
Anna Dranka, 83, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006 at her home. She was born in Chicago, Ill., and moved to this area 25 years ago from Chicago.
Mrs. Dranka was a member of the Polish American Social Club, Hudson, Mercy of God Polish Mission, Port Richey, and St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Walter; a son, George of Arlington Heights, Ill.; a sister, Josephine Cristao of Norridge, Ill.; and a grandson.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Evelyn Jean Geczi, 76, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006 at her home. She was born in Delaware, Ohio, and moved to this area eight years ago from Phoenix, Ariz.
Mrs. Geczi was a secretary, a volunteer at Oak Hill Hospital, and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene; two sons, Kenny of Rough and Ready, Calif., and Larry of New Port Richey; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
May McWhinnie, 89, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2006 at her home. She was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, and moved to this area 26 years ago from Lederach, Pa.
Mrs. McWhinnie was a member of Scotia, Lady Campbell Lodge 59, past grand Chief Daughter of Daughters of Scotia, Lady Elizabeth Gray Lodge 256, Chamber of Commerce, and the Scottish Historical & Research Society of Delaware Valley, Pa. She was one of the founding members of Stage West where she acted and directed and was treasurer for many years. She was treasurer for Clan Graham Society for many years, and she taught Scottish country dancing. She was an invited guest speaker at many Scottish functions throughout the state. She was a Protestant by faith and a member of Grace United Presbyterian Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include two daughters, Joan Keller of Virginia Beach, Va., and Lily O'Connar of Hatfield, Pa.; a son, William of Spring Hill; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Laura Lamattina, 77, of Spring Hill, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006 at her home. She was born in New York, N.Y., and moved to this area 15 years ago from New Jersey.
Mrs. Lamattina was a homemaker and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include her husband, Peter; two sons, Peter and Joseph, both of Spring Hill; a sister, Josephine DiNapoli of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Drive Chapel.
Helen M. Berger, 87, of Brooksville, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006 in Brooksville. She was born in Braintree, Mass., and moved to this area two years ago from Arlington, Va.
Ms. Berger was a librarian for the Headquarters of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include two sisters, Ann Carpenter of Spring Hill and Joan Raleigh of Fort Walton Beach; and a brother, Edward Mahar of Spring Hill.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Hudson.
Juana Lara, 74, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006 at home. She was born in Colombia and moved to this area recently from New Jersey.
Mrs. Lara attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, German Lara of Thomasville, Ga.; two daughters, Maria Becaria of Spring Hill and Claudia Arevalo of Spring Hill; three brothers, Jose V., Emiliano and Rafael Pacheco, all of Colombia; a sister, Mary Babativa of Colombia; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes & Crematory, Spring Hill Chapel.
James Thomas Elliott, 51, of Brooksville, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and moved to this area over 30 years ago from East Northport, Long Island, N.Y.
Mr. Elliott was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of American Legion Post 0186 and Moose Lodge 521, and was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Tara Mazzola of Texas; a son, J.T. Elliott of New York; his parents, Gerald and Cecelia Elliott of Spring Hill; three sisters, Geraldine M. Biszkont of Spring Hill, Charleen Kenoyer of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and Jaclynne Burris of Fresno, Calif.; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Maxine J. "Max" Worley, 63, of Brooksville, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006 at her home. She was born in Peru, Ind., and moved to this area 43 years ago from Peru.
Mrs. Worley worked at Hernando Egg, Condensor Products, Brooksville Nursing Manor, and Casual Furniture, all of Brooksville, and was a Christian by faith.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald; a son, Joshua of Brooksville; a daughter, Charlene Pederson of Brooksville; three sisters, Mae Johnson, Betty Willis and Nancy Heardman, all of Indiana; a brother, Cud Willis of Indiana; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.
Mark S. Condron, 44, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at home.
He was born in Sewickley, Pa., and moved to this area 29 years ago from Pittsburgh. He was employed for 20 years with Swiftmud. He was a member of the Withlacoochee Rockhounds, was a custom knife maker and artist, and an Episcopalian by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Terry; a son, Daniel; a daughter, Britainy; his mother, Nora of Spring Hill; two brothers, Paul of Clermont and Thomas of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Louis A. Piazza, 82, of Brooksville, died Thursday, July 29, 2004, at Oak Hill Hospital.
He was born in New York, N.Y., and moved to this area 24 years ago from Willimantic, Conn. He was a retired detective sergeant of the Willimantic Police Department. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy; a daughter, Caroline Leyko of Spring Hill; a son, Louis of Tolland, Conn.; a sister, Nancy Wolfe of Homosassa; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Frank Loreto Sr., 76, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, July 29, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Cumberland, Md., and moved to this area 22 years ago from Lawrenceville, N.J. He retired as ground maintenance foreman and a stone mason for Princeton Theological Seminary. He was a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and a member of the International Mosaic and Terrazzo Union, New Jersey, and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Louisa; a son, Frank Jr. of Spring Hill; a daughter, Vicky DeVito of Spring Hill; a brother, Pasquale Loreto of Ortona, Italy; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Charles Volpe, 82, of Spring Hill, died Friday, July 30, 2004, in Brooksville.
He was born in Buffington, Pa., and moved to this area 18 years ago from Chicago, Ill. He worked for Bally Manufacturing as a field engineer and foreman. He was a life member of American Legion Post 208 and VFW Post 10209.
Survivors include a brother, John of Baltimore, Md.; and two sisters, Josephine McManus of Baltimore and Rose McManus of Bristol, Tenn.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
