Obituaries

Nelva Lee Traugh

Nelva Lee Traugh

Jan 12, 2024

Nelva "Jessie" Lee Traugh, 94 of Port Richey passed away on Friday January 12, 2024. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia and moved to Florida from Ohio. She was a gifted organist and played for many churches and funeral homes around the area. She is survived by her loving children, daughters Jonel Hedrick of Ohio, Jan Haddock of Delaware,...

Virginia L Ketcham

Virginia L Ketcham

Jan 5, 2024

Virginia Ketcham age 85 of New Port Richey, Florida passed away January 5, 2024.  She is survived by her husband Don; son Scott; daughter Darlene; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Josephine Amarando

Josephine Amarando

Jan 4, 2024

Josephine Amarando, age 84, passed away January 4, 2024.  She is survived by her husband of 64 years Michael; son Mitchell; daughter Mary Jo; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grand children.  

Ekaterina Zafiratos

Ekaterina Zafiratos

Dec 30, 2023

 

Ekaterina Zafiratos, 78 Years Old, from Port Richey, FL.

Passed on December 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was a beloved wife to Marinos Zafiratos, a mother to Victoria Rody and Maria Vega and an amazing grandmother to five grandchildren. Ekaterina was a homemaker most of her life and dedicated every part of herself to her family....

Warren Hurley Cheatham

Warren Hurley Cheatham

Dec 21, 2023

 

Warren Hurley Cheatham was born on February 13th, 1940, in Oklahoma City and as the beloved son of Donna Hurley and James Cheatham Jr. He peacefully departed this world on December 21st, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Warren was...

Margaret Theresa DeVita

Margaret Theresa DeVita

Dec 21, 2023

Margaret Theresa DeVita, 30, of Port Richey passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at her home. She is survived by her mother Roseanne DeVita, fiancé Christian Rosenthal and her extended loving family.

Marilyn Ann Strater

Marilyn Ann Strater

Dec 19, 2023

Marilyn Ann Strater, 86, of Hudson, FL. formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN. passed away at home surrounded by her family on  Tuesday December 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Lyle. Survived by her sons, Terrance, Mark and Brian; daughter, Kimberly Paulson, brother-in-law, Cary Peters; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Ruth Ann Masters

Ruth Ann Masters

Dec 11, 2023

 

Ruth Ann Masters, age 75, passed away on December 11, 2023  at Gulfside Hospice in New Port Richey, FL.

  Ruth was born in Stanton, MI on May 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Everett and Shirley Linderman. She graduated from Central Montcalm High School and later attended Delta College. She married Chris Masters on October 18, 1986...

Susan J. Perrott

Susan J. Perrott

Dec 10, 2023

Susan Joan Livingstone Perrott was born February 20, 1942 and lived until December 10, 2023. Her parents Samuel Livingstone and Dorothy (Gabel) Livingstone raised Sue and her 6 siblings near Pittsburgh, PA.

Sue was predeceased by her husband Frank Perrott. They shared 56 years of marriage together. Now they are reunited in Heaven in the arms of Jesus.

Sue is survived by her children Kristin...

Leslie "Rocky" Woods

Leslie "Rocky" Woods

Dec 9, 2023

Leslie "Rocky" Woods age 80 of Port Richey, Florida passed away December 9, 2023.  He is survived by his wife of46 years Donna; sister Judy and nephew Rob (Jen).  

Graveside services will be held 10:00 am, Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Grace Memorial Gardens, Hudson, Florida.

Michael Tanner Park

Michael Tanner Park

Dec 5, 2023

In loving memory of Michael Tanner Park, it is with deep sorrow that we share news of his peaceful passing on December 5, 2023. Born at Camp Lejeune on July 4, 1945, to James Marion and Wanda Maxine Park, Michael led a life filled with family, friends, and golf. This true Kentucky Colonel is survived by his son Brian Park...

Steven J. Rios

Steven J. Rios

Dec 1, 2023

Steven J. Rios, 40 of New Port Richey, Florida passed away on December 1, 2023. He is survived by his son, Ethan, daughters, Alexis, Jada, parents, Norma and Victor, brother, Victor Jr.

Mark Raymond Kumor

Mark Raymond Kumor

Nov 30, 2023

Mark is survived by his wife Susan; brother Ronald (Becky); sister Linda Gust (Michael); daughter Kristin Rosebeck (Troy); sons Mark, Jr and Ryan; grandchildren Landon, Jaelynn, Bryden and Chloe; sister in laws Linda Kosar and Barbara Churches.  Stepson James William Stillwell and step daughter Jessica Lynn Dyer.  

Amy Lynn Waz

Amy Lynn Waz

Nov 30, 2023

Amy Lynn Waz age 49 of New Port Richey, passed away November 30, 2023 at her home. She was a private investigator and studied Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement at the University of Central Florida. She is survived by her father Dave (Wendy) and mother Marsha, brother Jason (Jennifer) and nephew Jaden. Amy was an avid animal lover and animal...

Deborah E Vearrier

Deborah E Vearrier

Nov 28, 2023

 

Deborah Vearrier, 64, of New Port Richey, FL passed away November 28th, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she came to this area in 1973 from Hatfield, PA. Deb enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, pet sitting, and volunteering at Hospice. In recent years, she worked at Florida Luxury Realty and West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.

She is survived...

Richard F. Sims

Richard F. Sims

Nov 21, 2023

 

Richard Sims, gone but will definitely not be forgotten. He was an amazing and loving husband to Sharon Powell-Sims, a caring and loving father to his two children Melissa Torrisi and Jesse Sims, a loving grandfather to his two grandsons Joshua and John Edward, a close and wonderful brother to his twin and sister-in-law. He was a fun-loving uncle,...

Dr. Ronald E. Forguson

Dr. Ronald E. Forguson

Nov 18, 2023

Dr. Ronald E. Forguson, 84, of New Port Richey, passed away Saturday November 18, 2023. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, boating, fishing and RV camping. He is survived by his wife Diana and their large and loving family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the Gulfside Hospice at 2061 Collier Parkway Land O' Lakes, FL....

Anna Lucille Lawrence

Anna Lucille Lawrence

Nov 8, 2023

 

Anna Lucille Lawrence, 97, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after a very full and exciting life. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 9, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Martin Stanley Zwolenski and Sophie Smoron Zwolenski.Mrs. Lawrence was the loving wife to Richard Edward Lawrence; married September 6, 1947, ballroom dancing, jitterbugging and...

Paul Robert Collette

Paul Robert Collette

Oct 25, 2023

 

Paul Robert Collette was born April 21,1949 to Reginald and Norma Collette in Spencer, Massachusetts. Paul's journey through life was highlighted by a passionate commitment to work and family.

 

In his early years in Spencer, Paul indulged in the wonders of childhood, spending his days sledding down snowy New England hills and racing through the neighborhood on his...

William H. Anthony

William H. Anthony

Oct 7, 2023

 

William “Bill” Harrison Anthony, Sr. of New Port Richey, FL formerly of Altoona, PA was called home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2023. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and coach who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a devout Catholic and carried his love of God through his...