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Marinos P. Zafiratos
Jul. 08, 1939 - Jan. 23, 2026
Marinos P. Zafiratos, 86, passed away on January 23, 2026, at his residence in Port Richey, Florida, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Ekaterina Zafiratos, with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. After her passing, Marinos often spoke of the...
Dana Michelle Richard
Dec. 23, 1967 - Jan. 20, 2026
Dana Michelle Richard, 58, passed away on January 20, 2026, at HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Born on December 23, 1967 in Huntington Beach, California, she was the beloved daughter of the late Donald Cline and Helen Cline (née Treacher). Dana was happiest by the water. She especially loved...
Dennis Lagares
Jun. 17, 1961 - Jan. 20, 2026
Dennis Anthony Lagares, 64, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sherry Lagares, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. Born on June 17, 1961, in New York, NY, Dennis moved to Florida in 1972. It was in Florida that he met Sherry,...
Nicholas Jonathan Bie
Jun. 18, 1990 - Jan. 15, 2026
Nicholas Jonathan Bie, lovingly known as Nicky, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 35. Nicky grew up in Hudson, Florida, where he brought joy and light to everyone who knew him. He was sweet, loving, and always happy, the kind of person who made people smile without even trying. From...
Wilma Rose
Mar. 23, 1934 - Jan. 15, 2026
Wilma M. Rose, 91, of Hudson, Florida, passed away surrounded by family, on January 15, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, Wilma will be remembered for her quiet strength, her love of family, and the joy she found in life’s simple, meaningful moments. Born on March 23, 1934,...
Delorise Maxine Lashley
Jan. 12, 1935 - Jan. 15, 2026
Delorise Lashley, age 91, of Webster, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Delorise was a devoted mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and great‑great‑grandmother whose love and strength touched every generation of her family. She...
Eresdari Valentin Rios
Feb. 10, 1937 - Jan. 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of our loving mother and wife, Eresdari Rios Valentín, who passed away held by her family in hospice on Wednesday, January 14th. She was surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and unconditional kindness....
Carmen Santiago
Aug. 16, 1948 - Jan. 14, 2026
Carmen Santiago, age 77, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, under the compassionate care of Oak Hill Hospital. Born on August 16 in Comerio, Puerto Rico, Carmen lived a life marked by love, resilience, and deep devotion to her family and faith. Family and friends...
Marian Crowe
Nov. 20, 1931 - Jan. 12, 2026
Marian Rose Crowe, 94, of Holiday, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, under the compassionate care of Gulfside Hospice. Born on November 20, 1931, Marian lived a long, colorful, and spirited life defined by resilience, humor, and a personality that left a lasting impression on...
Lillian Marie McCracken
May 15, 1942 - Jan. 11, 2026
Lillian Marie McCracken, 83, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Sturgill Hospice House. She was the beloved widow of Charles McCracken, with whom she shared over 25 wonderful years of marriage. Born on May 15, 1942, in Phenix City, Alabama, Lillian was the...
Patricia C. Thomas
Apr. 14, 1940 - Jan. 11, 2026
Patricia C. Thomas, 85, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Vitality Living Baypoint Village. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Wayne Thomas, with whom she shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Born on April 14, 1940, in Athens, Ohio, Patricia was the daughter of...
Alfred John Schaerffer
Oct. 12, 1954 - Jan. 10, 2026
Alfred John Schaerffer, born in Queens, New York in 1954 to John Schaerffer and Wilma Frese (both immigrants from Germany who arrived in New York 2 years prior), passed away on January 10, 2026 at Heather Hill Healthcare Center in New Port Richey, FL at the age of 71. Alfred was the oldest of 6...