Obituaries
James Alphaeus Yetman
Mar 10, 2025
James A. Yetman, 75, of Inverness, Fla., passed away on March 10, 2025 at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center in Inverness, FL. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
Leslie Reese Hodges
Mar 5, 2025
Leslie Reese Hodges (93) passed on March 5, 2025 in Weeki Wachee, Florida. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia on August 13, 1931. Leslie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Betty, his wife of 60 years, passed before him. He is survived by his two sons Gary and Jeff and his three grandchildren Lucius, Illa, and Evybelle. He served...
Frederick Mitchell Brill
Mar 3, 2025
Frederick M. Brill, 72, of Inverness, Fla., passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 under the care of HPH Hospice at the HPH Citrus Hospice House in Lecanto, FL. Fred was the beloved husband of cafeteria worker, Charlotte Brill (LHS). Fred worked as a custodian in various Citrus County schools. He will be remembered for his sharp New York wit...
Alice Margaret Abbott
Feb 28, 2025
Mrs. Alice Margaret (Climo) Abbott of Beverly Hills Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025 at home, after a brief illness.
She was born in Wakefield Massachusetts on June 22, 1926, the daughter of the late John and Emily (Mills) Climo. She was a graduate of Wakefield High School. She later worked at New England Life in Boston Massachusetts...
Larry John DeLarco
Feb 16, 2025
Larry J DeLarco, 72, of Citrus Springs, Fla., passed away on February 16, 2025 at UF Shands in Gainesville, FL. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL,
Edwin Louis Kann
Feb 12, 2025
Edwin (Ed) Kann (80) a well loved man of many interests, died on Feb 12, 2025 in Inverness, FL, after a brief illness.
He was born in the Bronx, NY on Sept 20, 1944 to Louis Kann and Alta (Cox) Kann. As a young man he reveled in the freedom of the suburbs with his many friends. He attended W.T. Clarke...
Marion H Peters III
Feb 10, 2025
Marion H Peters III, 72, of Inverness, Fla., passed away on February 10, 2025 under the care of Vitas Healthcare in Inverness, FL. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL>
Alan Head
Feb 8, 2025
Alan F. Head
2-22-1960 ~ 2-08-2025
Known to family and friends as GEORGE, he was born & raised in Old Homosassa. His family has lived there for generations. He is the last of the Alvie Head Jr family, closing another chapter in the Head family legacy. George loved the simple things in life like sitting on the porch watching the squirrels or...
Richard Eugene Martin II
Feb 7, 2025
Richard E Martin II, 65, of Crystal River, Fla., passed away on February 7, 2025 under the care of Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, FL. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
Edward A Pratton
Feb 6, 2025
Edward A Pratton,74, of Inverness, Fla., passed away on February 6, 2025 under the care of Vitas Healthcare in Inverness, FL. family to hold private service at a later date. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. Leaves and...
Kathern Jane McLeod
Feb 1, 2025
Kathern Jane McLeod, 80, of Inverness, FL., passed away on February 1, 2025, under the care of Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, FL. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
Richard F Pawelko
Jan 28, 2025
Richard F Pawelko, 90, of Inverness, Fla., passed away on January 28, 2025 under the care of Vitas Healthcare in Inverness, FL. He was a US Army veteran. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
Marilu Marie Montgomery
Jan 26, 2025
Ms. Marilu Marie Montgomery passed away peacefully on the evening of January 26th, 2025. She was comfortable, pain free and felt very loved. She was 86 years old living in Lecanto Florida.
Marilu is preceded in Death by her Father Leslie “Bud” Montgomery, her Mother Margaret Marie Patsch, her Daughter Michelle Marie Burke, her Sister Christine Jenkins, her Brother John Montgomery...
James Matthew Ellis
Jan 20, 2025
James Matthew Ellis, 61, of Hernando, FL., passed away on January 20, 2025, under the care of Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, FL. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
Mildred H Hurst
Jan 19, 2025
Mildred H Hurst, 99, of Inverness, Fla., passed away on January 19, 2025 under the care of Hospice at Arbor Trail Health and Rehab in Inverness, FL. Mildred liked to be called Mickie. Mildred was born on October 2, 1925 in Louisville, KY. She was a good lady and had love for everybody. She loved her grandchildren and her own...
Douglas A Newcomb Sr
Jan 13, 2025
Douglas A Newcomb Sr., 74, of Floral City, Fla., passed away on January 13, 2025, under the care of HPH Hospice at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center in Inverness, Fl. Douglas was a US Army veteran. Arrangements by McGan Cremation Service LLC, Inverness, FL.
Carol Lynn
Jan 8, 2025
Carol Lynn
4/6/44 - 1/8/25
Carol Lynn, 80, of Beverly Hills, Florida passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025 at Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto, Florida. Carol was born on April 6, 1944 in Bronx, NY to Morris Myers and Sylvia Kerzner. Carol was a free-spirit and kind woman who spent her life deeply caring for others. She moved from NY to...
Michael Todd McCracken
Jan 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael Todd McCracken
On February 4, 1965, in the serenity of Vero Beach, Florida, the sun rose on the life of Michael Todd McCracken, marking the beginning of his extraordinary journey. Todd’s life was a tapestry woven with boundless love, infectious laughter, and unforgettable stories. His presence, warm and radiant as the sun, touched the lives of...
Frances Jo Bates
Jan 5, 2025
Frances Jo Bates (Hale), lovingly known as "Cookie," was born on July 20, 1946, and passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, in Inverness, Florida. Her life was a testament to love, devotion, and the enduring strength of family bonds. Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy (Chiesa) Hale and Orval Hale; her brothers, Jerome and Truman Hale;...
Gail Lee Kubik
Jan 4, 2025
On Saturday January 4, 2025, Gail Lee Kubik (nee Hibbs) entered eternal life. She was born June 20th, 1948, on the summer solstice, her nickname of Sunshine was how she lived her life. She dedicated her life to making those around her happy, she was a Girl scout leader who, with her husband Gary, were instrumental in helping create the...
