Obituaries

Aug 29, 2024

 Richard Irvin Matthews, Jr., age 84, passed away August 29, 2024 in New Port Richey, FL. A native of Ahoskie, NC, he was born to Richard and Tinnie Matthews on June 15, 1940.

Richard was predeceased by his parents Richard and Tinnie Matthews, his daughter, Terry Matthews, his sister Libby Kessinger and husband Bill.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn, of 64 years,...

Aug 29, 2024

      Doreen Florence Packard, 68, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 29, 2024. For three years, Doreen fought a courageous battle against Grade 4 Glioblastoma. She passed away peacefully at home under the care of HPH Hospice, with her husband and children by her side. 

      Spending her entire childhood...

Aug 29, 2024

Hilda M. Gara of New Port Richey passed away peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Hilda was born January 6, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the youngest of five children including Connie Rutti Dombrowski of Chicago, Illinois and the late Adolph Rutti, late Albert Rutti and late Susan Rutti Dombrowski.

From Hilda’s lovely 2 children, Robin and Jimmy,...

Aug 23, 2024

Carmen Santana , 82, born in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Lived in the Bronx, New York and moved to Florida with her husband Noel. They were married a lifespan of 64 years. She was many things to many people, Wife, Mother, Sister, Mother-in-law, friend, neighbor, advisor and even mentor.

Survived by her husband Noel Santana. Her children, Maribell, Margarita, Ricardo and Francisca....

Aug 18, 2024

Donald C. Schwartz, 91, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Jeanne and son, Elliott.

Aug 10, 2024

Brant Rex Wilson died at home in New Port Richey, FL on August 10, 2024, at age 81, and left this world like he lived his life - on his own terms. He loved music, his family, good scotch, and old movies. Not necessarily in that order. 

Born in Hartford, CT on January 9, 1943, he was raised an only child...

Aug 5, 2024

Bierck C. Saxton, 77, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on August 5, 2024.  He is survived by his wife, Linda, sons, Aaron, Bierck II and Christopher, daughters, Louann Johnson and Tina.  He is also survived by his brother, Chipper and sisters, Dorleta, Alexa and Jeanette, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 6:00...

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...