Obituaries

Betty G. Steverson

Betty G. Steverson

Jan 11, 2016

STEVERSON, BETTY G., 89, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Monday January 11, 2016. She was born in Carlisle, PA, the daughter of Charles and Blanche (Leonard) Armold. She retired in 1992 from Dayron in Orlando Fl. She moved to Weeki Wachee in 1997. Betty enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and working puzzles. Her love of Traditional Rug Hooking and making...

ROBERT A. COOPER

ROBERT A. COOPER

Jan 10, 2016

COOPER, ROBERT A., 86, of Brookridge, Brooksville, FL, died January 10, 2016. He, and his wife, Josephine (deceased 2010) retired from Smethport, PA to Florida approximately 30 years ago. He was the son of William and Lillie and had family members in Smethport including many aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. He was a Korean War veteran, a...

RAY Y MOWRY

RAY Y MOWRY

Jan 9, 2016

MOWRY, RAY Y., 85, Spring Hill, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Ray and Katherine (Fleming) Mowry. He was a food service broker and enjoyed bowling. Ray is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janet; daughters, Patty Mowry, Susan (Rich) Memoli; three grandchildren, Kendall Kritzik, Jonathon Kritzik and Gianna Memoli....

Erma Eleanor Deweese

Erma Eleanor Deweese

Jan 8, 2016

DEWEESE, ERMA ELEANOR, 74, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born in Kingwood, New Jersey, the daughter of Steward and Eleanor (Edwards) Decker. She was a retired school bus driver in Union Township, New Jersey and enjoyed fishing, slots, sewing and gardening. She was also a 4H leader. Erma was Methodist by faith. Erma...

Patricia Ann Plump

Patricia Ann Plump

Dec 23, 2015

PLUMP, PATRICIA ANN, 72, of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, December 23,2015. She was born in Garfield, New Jersey, the daughter of Edward Kukalski and Maude Spahr. She was a homemaker. Patricia is survived by her sons, John, Larry and Keith, daughters, Cathy Bitzberger, Sondra Hatcher; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Robert A. Pisano

Robert A. Pisano

Dec 13, 2015

PISANO, ROBERT A. 75, Spring Hill, passed away on December 13, 2015. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Anthony and Eleanor (Melessari) Pisano. He was the owner and operator of a florist shop. Robert is survived by his wife, Marie (Ierardi); daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and John Sammon; daughter, Lori Ann Pisano; brothers, Anthony, Joseph, Leonard, and...

JOSEPHINE C. KEISER

JOSEPHINE C. KEISER

Dec 2, 2015

KEISER, JOSEPHINE CAROLINE, 90, of Spring Hill, passed away on December 2, 2015. She was born in Hicksville, NY, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Deiffenbach) Engeler. She was a baker in the public school system before her retirement. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Judith Keiser, son, Robert, and his wife, Cathy; grandson, Jonathan, and his wife, Laura Keiser;...

Mildred Garza

Mildred Garza

Nov 23, 2015

GARZA, MILLIE, 72, of Spring Hill, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of William and Caroline Holzberger Couillard. She was a retired waitress. Millie is survived by her loving husband, Joseph; three daughters, Colleen & John LeBeau, Valerie & Bruce Wood, Carol & Tim Scobee; two sons, Charles McVeigh, Christopher...

Henry Adam Szal

Henry Adam Szal

Nov 23, 2015

SZAL, HENRY A., JR., 81, formerly of Bayonne, New Jersey, passed Nov. 23, 2015 in Spring Hill, FL. He was born in Jersey City and was a member of the St. Vincent's Cadets, National Champions of the 1950s, a member of US Air Force 1953-1957 and served in Germany 1954-1957. He retired and moved to Spring Hill, Florida after 40...

Donald Robert Buckner

Donald Robert Buckner

Nov 17, 2015

Donald Robert Buckner, 90, of Spring Hill, FL died November 17, 2015. He was born January 26, 1925 in Astoria, Long Island, NY. After completing the Navy V-12 training program at Hobart and William Smith College in 1944, Don served as a US Naval officer in the Pacific during WWII. While stationed in Hawaii, Don sang with a Navy 15-piece...

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,...