Obituaries

Genevieve McBride

Genevieve McBride

Nov 13, 2015

McBride, Genevieve "Jenny", 88, of Brooksville, passed away November 13, 2015. She was a resident of High Point for over 30 years, participating in many clubs and activities, including the Quilting Club, and the High Point County Club, where she was an avid golfer and won several awards. While a member of Stafford County Club in New York, she achieved...

Henry Joseph Drost

Henry Joseph Drost

Nov 8, 2015

Drost, Henry Joseph, 87, (November 15, 1927-November 8, 2015), of Spring Hill, FL, passed away peacefully with his wife of 62 years, Louise and his daughter, Sue at his side. Born and raised in Burlington New Jersey, to Polish immigrants, Peter and Sophie Drost, Henry met Louise in first grade where they shared the same classroom, and subsequently, their entire...

Thomas Elwyn Crawford

Thomas Elwyn Crawford

Nov 7, 2015

Thomas Elwyn Crawford, 79, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, following a long illness. Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio, to devoted Buckeyes fans Elwyn J. and Anna Bernyce (Hathaway) Crawford. A three-sport star at Toledo’s DeVilbiss High School (Class of 1954), he earned a football scholarship to the Ohio State University, where he lettered at...

Richard N. Kauffman

Richard N. Kauffman

Oct 31, 2015

Kauffman, Richard N., “Dick”, 81, passed away October 31, 2015, in Spring Hill. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, and is survived by his wife of 32 years, Bonnie, daughters, Laura Niemela and husband Greg, Linda McFarland, grandsons Joshua McFarland, Andrew Niemela, Jacob McFarland, John Niemela, niece, Jennifer Whaley, her husband Keith and family, Matthew Tacy,...

DAVID MITCHELL ESMANN

DAVID MITCHELL ESMANN

Oct 28, 2015

ESMANN, DAVID MITCHELL, 83, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Herman and Elma (Mitchell) Esmann. David was a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant, working on aircraft maintenance, and was a member of the 305th Rescue Squadron. He is survived...

Patrick Joseph Gannon

Patrick Joseph Gannon

Oct 24, 2015

Gannon, Patrick "Joe", 75, passed away October 24, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he came to Spring Hill in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, brothers, Robert and Thomas, children, John, Patrick, Laura and Erin, 9 wonderful grandchildren, and many great friends. Upon moving to Florida he worked at Mike's Auto Body for his son as a...

Kenneth Kral

Kenneth Kral

Oct 24, 2015

KRAL, Kenneth Francis, 73 years old, went to be with the Lord October 24, 2015 in Spring Hill, FL. He was born on January 21, 1942 to parents Frank and Josephine in Astoria, NY. After graduating from City University of NY with a degree in mathematics, he worked for Boeing on the space program. He was involved in management in...

Jack S. Ohle

Jack S. Ohle

Oct 11, 2015

Ohle, Jack, 86, of Spring Hill, passed away October 11, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a veteran of the US Army and worked as an industrial engineer in the baking industry. He is survived by his loving family and many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday,...

Jean Krisher

Jean Krisher

Oct 11, 2015

Jean Krisher, 82, of Weeki Wachee, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11th. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Wayne Krisher. A former teacher, avid golfer, and Ohio State alumni (GO BUCKS!), she will be missed by friends and family. She is survived by her sister, Marie Korner of Powhatan Point, Ohio; son...

ISABEL ROBLES

ISABEL ROBLES

Oct 2, 2015

ROBLES, ISABEL, 95, of Spring Hill, passed October 2, 2015. She was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico and was a homemaker. Isabel is survived by her loving family, two sons, Angel Burgos, Felipe Burgos, four daughters, Isabel Burgos, Ramona Burgos, Maximinia Burgos, Francis Burgos; 23 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Oct. 6,...

ELEANOR R. FLEMING

ELEANOR R. FLEMING

Sep 27, 2015

Eleanor Rodgers Fleming, a resident of Spring Hill, Florida and formerly a long time resident of New Windsor, N.Y. passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the age of 94. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. The daughter of Edward and Muriel Lane Rodgers, she was born on September 30, 1920 in Muskegon, Michigan....

Stanley Austin Dow

Stanley Austin Dow

Sep 26, 2015

DOW, STANLEY Jr., 64, of Brooksville, died September 26, 2015. He is survived by his sisters, Tracy Morrow, Penny Roy, and brother, Ross Dow.

Oyvind Vagn

Oyvind Vagn

Sep 21, 2015

VAGN, OYVIND, 85, of Brookridge (Brooksville) passed away on September 21, 2015. He was born in Oslo, Norway and was a retired residential home painter. He also served in the National Guard from 1950 to 1956. Oyvind is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn, daughters, Susan, Carol (Tom) Nuelle, son, Norman (Melissa) Vagn, sister, Elizabeth Moller, and four grandchildren, Zachary,...

Frances DeMartino

Frances DeMartino

Sep 21, 2015

DeMartino, Frances, 89, of Brooksville, passed away on September 21, 2015. She was born in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Salvatore and Maria Marino. She was a machine operator in the garment industry. Frances is survived by her loving husband, John and two sons, Frank and John, Jr. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 6:00-8:00PM at...

Helen Wawanna Heinzman

Helen Wawanna Heinzman

Sep 17, 2015

HEINZMAN, HELEN WAWANNA, 85, of Brooksville, passed away September 17, 2015. She was born in Felicity, OH, the daughter of William and Grace (Gillispie) Goins. She was a nanny professionally; and in earlier years, was a foster parent. Helen enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and dancing. Helen loved her family and is survived by her son, James, and his wife, Debra, two...

Lawrence Cornett

Lawrence Cornett

Sep 16, 2015

CORNETT, Lawrence Jr. (Larry), age 89, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Brooksville, Florida. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Patricia (Pat), of Brooksville FL; daughter Laurie Cornett Cross, son-in-law Mike Cross and grandsons Max and Joshua Cross, all of Dayton, OH. Also survived by a sister, Billie Jean Hemmert, Jonesborough TN and brothers Jack Cornett, Mountain...

Leo H Riding

Leo H Riding

Sep 6, 2015

RIDING, LEO H. JR., 90, formerly of Brookridge in Brooksville, passed away on September 6, 2015 in New Port Richey. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Leo H. Sr. and Sophie (Kaiser) Riding. Leo was a retired supervisor for a distribution center and a Navy veteran. Leo is survived by several nieces and nephews and was preceded...

Christopher Taylor Davis

Christopher Taylor Davis

Sep 6, 2015

July 13, 1967 - September 7, 2015 Born in Virginia Beach, VA & passed in Spring Hill, FL to meet his Mother - Judith R. Davis (nee, Copley), Father - James Ora Davis & Brother - Daryl Lee Davis. He leaves waiting, a loving family consisting of his wife Rachel Davis, his daughter - Kimberly Davis, two sons, Patrick Davis...

Michaelan Aidan McEwan

Michaelan Aidan McEwan

Sep 4, 2015

McEwan, Michaelan A., 43, passed away September 4, 2015. She moved to Florida from Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Michaelan was a beloved daughter and mother. She was very outgoing and a creative spirit with many talents, including dressmaking and baking. She spoke and lived a life of poetry and was an inspiration to all her friends and family. Michaelan is survived...

Ronald W. Gatland

Ronald W. Gatland

Sep 3, 2015

Ronald Gatland, 79, of Weeki Wachee, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, 3 September 2015. He was born on 19 November, 1935 in London, England and is survived by his wife Joyce Gatland and two children and their spouses Keith and Cecilia Gatland and Tracy and John Lewis; Step-daughters Kimberly and spouse Joe Thorpe and Kristin Miller; grandchildren...