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Heidi Lynn Emmerich-Whitney
Feb. 12, 1976 - Apr. 19, 2026
Heidi Lynn Emmerich-Whitney February 12th, 1976 – April 19th, 2026 “She was the most patient and tolerant person I know.” Heidi left us in Hudson, Florida on April 19th, 2026, and our close circle feels both the shock of the loss and the warmth of every memory she gave us. Her gentle spirit...
Laurie Lee Taglieri
Aug. 13, 1963 - Apr. 15, 2026
Laurie Biby Taglieri, 62, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her home in Spring Hill, Florida. Born on August 13, 1963, in Pennsylvania, Laurie was the daughter of Meredith “Wayne” Biby and Linda Biby (née Kalb). She later made her home in Spring Hill, Florida, where she built a life...
Joseph Michael Simas
Apr. 21, 1944 - Apr. 15, 2026
Joseph Michael Simas, age 81, passed away on April 15, 2026, at his residence in New Port Richey, Florida. Joseph was born on April 21, 1944, in Warwick, Rhode Island, to the late Emanuel Simas and Myrtle Simas (née Cherry). He shared 60 loving years of marriage with his wife, Kathleen Simas,...
Raci R. Brawer
Dec. 25, 1933 - Apr. 13, 2026
Raci Roslyn Brawer, 92, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026 of natural causes. Born on December 25, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA., she was the beloved daughter of Albert and Hannah Sacks. Raci focused on her kids and then her grandkids, being an active, supportive and...
Ernest Velez Jr.
Jun. 21, 1969 - Apr. 12, 2026
Ernest Velez Jr., age 56, originally from Brooklyn, New York, entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace in the presence of the Lord. Ernest was a skilled elevator and...
Tod James Kilroy
Dec. 25, 1940 - Apr. 11, 2026
Tod James Kilroy, 85, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Paula Kilroy, with whom he shared nearly fifty wonderful years of marriage filled with love, companionship, and countless memories. Tod was born on December 25, 1940, in Lockport, New York, to the late...
Gordon A. Vance
Jul. 26, 1938 - Apr. 03, 2026
Gordon Allen Vance, age 87, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born July 26, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, and raised in Upland, where many knew him as “Butch.” He grew up in a close, hardworking Midwestern family, where responsibility, loyalty, and strong values were...
Richard Carl Berlin
Dec. 22, 1956 - Apr. 03, 2026
Richard C. Berlin, 69, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at Citrus Hospice House in Lecanto, Florida. He was the beloved husband of Kelly Berlin, and together they shared 30 wonderful years of marriage, built on love, laughter, and companionship. Richard was born on December 22, 1956, in...
Danny Cade
Jul. 31, 1962 - Apr. 02, 2026
A Quiet Path of Strength July 31, 1962 – April 2, 2026 The sun rose over Peoria, Illinois, on July 31, 1962, and a life of steady purpose began. Danny “Pops” Cade carried that calm light through every season that followed. A lifelong provider with a heart far softer than his gruff exterior, he...
Larry "Alex" Cammon
Jan. 11, 1981 - Mar. 31, 2026
Larry “Alex” Cammon, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026, at his residence in Spring Hill, Florida. Born on January 11, 1981, in Austell, Georgia, Alex was the son of Larry E. Cammon and Jayne Cammon (née Hagy). Alex was a man known for his big heart, caring nature, and strong work...
Emil "Paul" Dietrich
Apr. 25, 1942 - Mar. 30, 2026
Emil Paul Dietrich, born April 25,1942, passed away March 30, 2026. Paul was born to Richard J. Dietrich and Catherine O’Brien Dietrich in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 25, 1942. They moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in the summer of 1954, following his father’s retirement from the...
April Marsha Bauch
Aug. 26, 1941 - Mar. 29, 2026
April Marsha Bauch, 84, passed away on March 29, 2026, at her home in Tampa, Florida. She was the beloved widow of Michael Bauch, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, building a life grounded in love, partnership, and unwavering devotion. She was born on August 26, 1941, in Fort Wayne,...