Obituaries

LT. COL. DANIEL G. CHIZ

LT. COL. DANIEL G. CHIZ

Oct 2, 2012

Daniel G. Chiz passed away October 2, 2012, at the age of 93. Dan, as he was known to his friends, moved to Florida after retiring from the City of Highland Park, Michigan, where he had served as Director of Personnel and Labor Relations for 27 years. He was a WWII veteran, who served under General George S. Patton, and...

Marlene Dolores Brennan

Marlene Dolores Brennan

Sep 29, 2012

Brennan, Marlene D., 79 Spring Hill, Florida, entered peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven on September 29, 2012 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice. She was born on August 1, 1933 and previously lived primarily in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to James Brennan for 46 years. They shared a home filled with love and laughter in Spring Hill. She was a beloved...

Beatrice Jakoby

Beatrice Jakoby

Sep 25, 2012

Beatrice Jakoby, 87, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Gulfside Hospice Center at Bayonet Point. She was a native of Brooklyn, New York, she worked as operations manager for a brokerage house, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Queens, NY, a member of Haoassah, and also enjoyed, bowling and playing...

Rafael Delgado Fontanez

Rafael Delgado Fontanez

Sep 18, 2012

Rafael "Felito" Delgado Fontanez, 86, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on, Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 at HPH Hospice Care Center. He was a native of Caguas, Puerto Rico and a resident of this area for the past six years coming from Fort Meyer. Felito worked as a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; ten children, Phillip Delgado, Cinthia Delgado,...

Margaro Melendez

Margaro Melendez

Sep 17, 2012

Margaro Melendez, 93, formerly of Spring Hill, passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 in San Antonio, TX. He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico and worked for Faberware, makers of pots and pans. Survivors include three sons, Luis M. Melendez, Sr., Jose A. Melendez, Carlos I. Melendez; nine, grandchildren; twelve, great grandchildren; and two, great-great grandchildren. Friends may call...

Robert S. Garcia

Robert S. Garcia

Sep 12, 2012

Robert S. Garcia, 62, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Brooksville Regional Hospital. He was a native of Holguin, Cuba. He worked as a salesman for a mortgage broker. Survivors include his soul mate, Joanne "Jodie" Berg; son, Robert A. Garcia; daughter, Melissa Garcia; sister, Maria (Frank) Ferrandina; two grandsons, Matthew Garcia, Justin Garcia;...

Ana Maria Velentin

Ana Maria Velentin

Sep 10, 2012

Ana Maria Valentin, 86, of Spring Hill, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at an assisted care living facility in Brooksville. She was a native of Puerto Rico and a resident of this area for the past 25 years coming from Manhattan, New York. Ana owned and operated a grocery store, she was a member of St. Joan of...

Angelo M. Otero

Angelo M. Otero

Sep 10, 2012

Angelo M. Otero, 78, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Evergreen Woods Health Care Center. He was a native of Ciales, Puerto Rico and a resident of this area for the past 14 years coming from Joanna, Puerto Rico. Angelo worked as a supervisor for a toy manufacturing company, he was a member of...

Richard Crimmins

Richard Crimmins

Sep 5, 2012

Richard Crimmins, 62, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at his residence. He as a native of New Brunswick, New Jersey and a resident of this area for the past 7 years. Richard was a Vice President for a company that manufactured electronic cleaning supplies. He is survived by five sons, Sunny, Nick, Jayson, Javier...

Christine Florence Snider

Christine Florence Snider

Sep 2, 2012

Christine Florence Snider, 79, of Hernando Beach, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at HPH Hospice Care Center. She was a resident of this area for the past 16 years, coming from her native High Point, North Carolina. Christine worked as a bookkeeper and receptionist for Church and was a former member of the UDC. Survivors include her daughter,...

Robert T. James

Robert T. James

Sep 1, 2012

Robert T. James, 93, of Spring Hill, Fl, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Brooksville Health Care Center. He was a native of Cranton, Ohio and a resident of this area for the past 28 years coming from Glen Cove, New York. Robert was a U.S. Army Captain who served during WWII, he worked as a sales manufacturing...

Frank Rotschedl

Frank Rotschedl

Aug 28, 2012

Frank Rotschedl, 83, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Brooksville Health Care Center. Frank was a native of Waldkirchen, Austra and a resident of this area for the past 21 years, coming from Warren, Michigan, he worked for over 40 years at State Sausage where he was a sausage maker, he was a member...

ROBERT V. HAYFORD

ROBERT V. HAYFORD

Aug 27, 2012

HAYFORD, ROBERT 76, Spring Hill, passed away August 27, 2012 at HPH Hospice Care Center, Brooksville. He was a native of Bassett, Virginia and moved to this area in June from Decherd, Tennessee. Robert worked at Continental Can Company and worked on machine maintenance. He was an Army veteran. Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara; sister, Betty Coton, Tampa,...

Harry Bolyard

Harry Bolyard

Aug 21, 2012

Harry J. Bolyard passed away on August 21, 2012 in Brooksville, Florida where he had lived for the past 35 years. Harry was born September 29, 1914 to Jason and Cora Bolyard on a small farm just outside Middleton, Michigan where he became a big brother to a sister, Elda Hinkley. In 1935, Harry married Bernice Hammond. In the next...

Thomas J. Maiorano

Thomas J. Maiorano

Aug 18, 2012

Thomas J. Maiorano, 72, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Oak Hill Hospital. He was a native of Brooklyn, New York and a resident of this area for the past 7 years coming from Brewster, New York. Thomas was an owner / operator of a water proofing business. He is survived by his wife...

Ralph Peter Risley

Ralph Peter Risley

Aug 15, 2012

Ralph Peter Risley, 70, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2012 at Oak Hill Hospital. He was a native of Hartford, CT and a resident of this area for the past eight years coming from Stockbridge, GA. He had worked as a quality control manager for Pratt Whitney for 35 years in Hartford, CT, he was...

CLARA ELOUISE LUPARELLO

CLARA ELOUISE LUPARELLO

Aug 5, 2012

LUPARELLO, CLARA ELOUISE 94, of Spring Hill, formerly of Brookridge (Brooksville), passed away on August 5, 2012 at Evergreen Woods Health Care Center. She was a native of Merrill, Wisconsin. She was a retired general office clerk for the state attorney's office in Illinois. Clara was a former member of the Brookridge Womens Club. She is survived by two daughters,...

FRANCIS JOHN AHO

FRANCIS JOHN AHO

Aug 4, 2012

AHO, FRANCIS JOHN (JACK) 76, of Brooksville, Florida, a 21 year Florida resident, was called home to Jesus on August 4, 2012. He was born in Marlborough, MA, was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War era (1953-1957), and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Aho served for 11 years (1966-1977) as a special police officer in Hudson,...

PETER ANTHONY MACEDONIO

PETER ANTHONY MACEDONIO

Aug 3, 2012

MACEDONIO, PETER ANTHONY, 81, of Brooksville, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012 at his residence under the loving care of his family and HPH Hospice. He was a native of Glen Cove, New York, and a resident of this area since 2006 coming from Ronkonkoma, NY. He was a member of the FSI, GHC Racing Pigeon Club; was a...

Deanna K. Serna

Deanna K. Serna

Aug 2, 2012

Deanna K. Serna 67, of Spring Hill, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at HPH Hospice Care Center. She was a resident of this area for the past 26 years coming from her native Port Huron, Michigan. Deanna worked as a nurse for HPH Hospice Care Center and was a member of Northcliffe Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

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