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Foster, Anthony
Dec. 19, 1943 - Sep. 25, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Foster, the eldest of seven children, was born December 19, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Branford Foster and Lillie Mae Dennis. The family later relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where Lillie Mae and his father, the late John Edward Blount raised Anthony and his siblings....

Jennie Elsie Ayott
Feb. 01, 1951 - Sep. 24, 2025
Jennie Elsie Ayotte, 74, of Port Richey, Florida passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Rucki Hospice in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born February 1,1951 in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire the daughter of the late Glenn and Ruth Smith. Jennie worked many years in customer service for...

Richard Franklin Gainer
Jan. 18, 1929 - Sep. 22, 2025
Richard Franklin Gainer, age 96, of Land O Lakes, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Franklin and Lucille Gainer, Richard lived a life full of purpose, passion, and faith. He...

Shirley V Karinski
Dec. 26, 1934 - Sep. 22, 2025
Shirley V. Karinski, age 90, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Born on December 26, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Shirley lived a life defined by love, devotion, and unwavering strength. A cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley was the heart of her...

Schollnick, David Aaron
Oct. 17, 1954 - Sep. 20, 2025
David Aaron Schollnick, age 70, a resident of Spring Hill, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Oak Hill Hospital. Born in Rochester, New York to the late Louis and Lois Schollnick, David was a gifted poet, a soulful musician, and a beloved brother. His creativity knew no bounds—his...

John Laaninen Jr.
Dec. 16, 1943 - Sep. 18, 2025
John Laaninen Jr., 81, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine Laaninen, with whom he shared 57 years of devoted marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. Born on December 16, 1943, in...

Steven Colvin Jr,
Nov. 20, 1991 - Sep. 18, 2025
Steven Colvin Jr., 33, of Port Richey, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Kayle Colvin, with whom he shared seven wonderful years of love, laughter, and partnership. Steven was a devoted family man who found his greatest joy in spending...

Hrab, Max Henry
Apr. 07, 1977 - Sep. 18, 2025
Max Henry Hrab, age 48, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida. Born in Far Rockaway, New York, he was the beloved son of Linda Hrab and the late Richard Hrab. He will be remembered as a spirited soul whose love for life was evident in...

Bettencourt, Sandra R
Sep. 19, 1944 - Sep. 15, 2025
Sandra R Bettencourt, 80, of Brooksville, Florida passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Brooksville Health Center. She was born September 19, 1944, in Quincy, MA the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Florence Freeman. Sandra worked many years as a teacher and a hairstylist. In addition to...

Donna Marie Huber
Nov. 05, 1954 - Sep. 14, 2025
Donna Marie Huber, 70, of Weeki Wachee, Florida passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Sturgill Hospice House in Brooksville, Florida. She was born November 5, 1954, in Long Island, New York the daughter of the late Eugene and Viola Huber. Donna worked many years as a clerk in the Pasco...

Malinda Dawn Clark
Nov. 16, 1970 - Sep. 14, 2025
Malinda Dawn Clark, 54, of Brooksville, Florida passed away on Sunday September 14, 2025, at Tampa Bay Hospital in Brooksville. She was born November 16, 1970, in Jackson, Michigan. The loving daughter of Richard and Teresa Libey, Malinda worked many years in nursing, including as a founder of...

Karl Dutczak
Apr. 29, 1931 - Sep. 12, 2025
Karl Dutczak, 94, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 at AdventHealth Hospice. He was the beloved husband of Jeannine Dutczak, with whom he met in St. Martin in 1991 and shared 33 wonderful years of marriage. Born on April 29, 1931 in Czernovitz, Romania,...