Obituaries

Jul 31, 2024

Gaines Kelly Blankenship of New Port Richey, FL, a steadfast Christian and devoted patriot, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Cleveland, VA and a lifelong East Tennessean he carried the spirit of the Appalachian Mountains with him throughout his life.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Gaines answered the call...

Jul 10, 2024

Bernice F. Rachfalski, 92, New Port Richey, died July 10, 2024. She is survived by her children, Andrew, Jr., Thomas and Debra, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew, Sr.

In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting a donation to VAI.org to aid in research on how to slow or stop the progression of dementia. 

 

Jul 7, 2024

David Alexander Meyer, 22, of Tarpon Springs, Florida and formerly of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away at his home on July 7, 2024. He was born October 25, 2001. David attended Father McGivney Catholic High School in Maryville, Illinois and later received his high school diploma from IVL Academy in 2020. He had an abundant love of nature, loved visiting...

Jun 25, 2024

George Elmer Perry died on June 25, 2024. Family members were with him at the time of his death. He had been in the care of Empath Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, Florida.

George E. Perry was born on August 25, 1936, in Dover General Hospital, to his parents Almeda Elizabeth Best Perry and George Samuel Perry. The family lived in...

Jun 18, 2024

Christine J. Bakke, 75, of Oldsmar, FL, passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born in Maspeth, NY in 1949 to Henry and Regina Desynski. Following early years attending school and working on Long Island, NY, she moved to Florida in 1978 with her parents and son, where she worked as an Office Manager at several area auto dealerships...

May 27, 2024

Patrick Redmond, 75, of New Port Richey, passed away on May 27, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane.  He is also survived by his son, Anthony, brothers, Joseph, Timothy and Michael, and sisters Christine and Florence.Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M....

May 13, 2024

Judith A. Edwards, 80, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2024.  Judith is survived by a loving family.  Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 24th, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.  A Memorial Service will follow from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.

May 2, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Alda Ament Grisé at the age of 78. Alda has been a long time Florida resident living and sharing joy with friends from Sand Key, Trinity and lastly Largo.

Her transition to the afterlife occurred on May 2nd with her loving husband and her daughter at her side as her battle with dementia...

Apr 28, 2024

Apr 25, 2024

Frank Saccone, age 76, left this Earth on Thursday April 25, 2024. To know Frank, was to love Frank, and to love Frank, was to know Frank. Those who knew him, loved him, while those who did not know him, loved him from afar. Frank’s infectious smile created instantaneous relationships with all he encountered. Honorable, loyal, trustworthy, and classy; a throwback...

Apr 8, 2024

Thomas R. Pipes was born April 24, 1941 in Lafayette, IN to the late Oscar and Cleofa Pipes.  He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School where he excelled and lettered in golf.  He married Mary Dilley in 1966 and divorced six years later.  Tom worked in a couple different industries before starting Hoosier Food Service Alliance in the...

Apr 5, 2024

     Tony, the son of Clarence & Valerie Robinson, was the son other parents wanted. He was a kind, observant, and loving young man raised in William's Temple Church of GOD in CHRIST in Cleveland, Ohio. He never forgot his roots. When he closed his eyes, he went home to be with the LORD. He was an unknown artist....

Apr 5, 2024

Joan Barone was welcomed into her heavenly home on April 5, 2024. Joan was born May 7, 1941 in Riverside, NJ and blessed this Earth for almost 83 years. The last 35 of those years were spent in her happy places between New Port Richey and Sarasota, Florida. She lived life to the absolute fullest. She loved to travel, she...

Apr 3, 2024

Ladislav Michael Kubesa, age 84, died April 3, 2024 from his battle with dementia.  He is survived by his wife Olga Kubesa (nee Borsekova).  His sister Marie and brother Jiri; son Roman and his wife Monica; daughters Vera, Joanetta and Petra; grandchildren Sidney, Brittany, Griffin, Karel, Nikola, Jan, Karolina, Natalie and Krystina; great grandchildren Isaac, Ondrej, Vojtech, Matias and Viktorie.Ladislav...

Apr 3, 2024

Ladislav Kubesa,84, of New Port Richey passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.  Mr. Kubesa is survived by his wife, Olga.

Mar 27, 2024

Ronald William "Ron" Dunlap, age 89, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1934, in Olean, New York.Ron was a dedicated individual who served his country with honor. He spent eight years in the Navy and 19 years in the USCG reserves. His commitment to the military was unwavering.In his civilian life, Ron dedicated...

Mar 20, 2024

Gloria McVeigh, 91, of New Port Richey, sadly left us on 3/20/2024.She was pre-deceased by her husband of 62 years, James. She is survived by sons James (JoAnn) and Richard, grand daughters Jessica Hage(Alex), Jillian Schaub(Tyler) ,Jamie Lee McVeigh( fiancé Austen Legler) and great grandchildren Madison, Alexander James(AJ) and Julia. Funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic...

Mar 16, 2024

Leroy (Jack) Hersh Jr, 92, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL.  He was born on November 29, 1931, in Flourtown, PA, the son of Leroy J. Hersh Sr and Virginia W. Hersh (Roberts).

He most recently resided at Cabot Cove Assisted Living of Largo where he had many friends and beloved staff, who were...

Mar 2, 2024

Shishir Kumar, of Lutz, FL beloved husband to Roopa Purushotham and father to Siddhant and Srishti Srivastava, passed Saturday March 2, 2024, after battling with cancer for the past six months. His last words were “It’s not over till it’s over”.

Born in Ranchi, India he was the youngest of four children to Dr Bindeshwari Prasad and Indu Bala Shrivastva. He...

Mar 1, 2024

Survived by sons, Gerry and Terry; grandchildren Andrew, Allison, Sarah, Amber and Ryan; great grandchildren, Renee and Colton; sisters, Bernadette, Dolores and Bobbie.   Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tulon, her brother George and sister Mary Therese.