Obituaries
Catherine Prudden
Aug 31, 2016
Catherine Prudden, 95, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. She was born on November 10, 1920 in Madison, New Jersey. Catherine was married to George Prudden Sr. She is survived by her children George Prudden Jr., Fran Damiano and Gail Eagly; her grandchildren Thomas Scheiderman, Tony Damiano, Patrick Damiano, Roxanne Craft, Kelly Todd, Roberta...
Marian W. Stachura
Aug 24, 2016
Marian Wojciech Stachura. In the morning hours of August 24, 2016, Marian Stachura, age 66, passed away suddenly in Ocala, Florida. Marian was born August 14, 1950 in Zabrze, Poland. Marian was married to Barbara Stachura on September 6; they were married 41 years. He is survived by his wife Barbara, children Mikolaj and Agnieszka, daughter-in-law Izabela, grandchildren Julia, Anna...
Berthe F. Koeberle
Aug 15, 2016
Berthe F. Koeberler, 81 of New Port Richey, passed away August 9, 2016. She is survived by her son, David Forand, daughters, Denise Arnold, Claudette Stout and Suzanne Higgins. She also is survived by sisters, Irene, Cecile and Annette, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and predeceased by sister Theresa. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Morgan...
Merlin Neadow
Aug 11, 2016
SSgt. Merlin Lee Neadow Sr. died at the age of 75, on August 11, 2016, in New Port Richey, FL. He passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease and a short stay in Hospice Care. An Army Veteran, he served 3 tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart. SSgt. Neadow was born on June 26, 1941...
Frank E. Allen
Aug 10, 2016
Frank E. Allen of New Port Richey, passed away on August 10, 2016 at the age of 70. Born in Pleasantville, NJ. Beloved husband of 48 years to Linda Allen. Loving father of Frank, Jr. He is also survived by four sisters and several nieces and nephews. Frank was a navy veteran.
Jean C. Pearson
Aug 2, 2016
Jean C. Pearson, 88, of New Port Richey, passed away on August 2, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward, sons, James, William, Thomas, Steven and Dennis, daughters, Kathleen, Rosemary, Jeanne and Carol and sister, Eileen. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church...
Penelope Witherspoon
Aug 1, 2016
Penelope E. Witherspoon, 67, of Holiday, passed away on July 27, 2016. She is survived by a stepson, Billy, brothers, Doyle, David, Doyen and Daniel, sisters Maureena and Tamara and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, August 1, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Service will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016...
Ralph N. Langlois
Jul 20, 2016
Langlois, Ralph N. 63 of New Port Richey, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Langlois, brother, Richard and wife Kathleen, sisters, Elizabeth Donovan, Catherine Thompson and husband John, sister Jeanne Breen and husband Mike, and sister, Carolyn Langlois, Aunt Elizabeth MacDonald and many nieces...
Ryan Akey
Jul 16, 2016
Ryan Akey, 32 of Holiday, passed away on July 10, 2016. Survived by parents Nancy and Tim, brothers, Joshua and Chad. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel.
Carolyn Grimmer
Jun 9, 2016
Carolyn Grimmer, 74, of New Port Richey, passed away on June 9, 2016. She is survived by sons, John and Christian, daughters, Robin McKeeder and Carolyn Grimmer and sister, Susanne Tilton. She also is survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Joseph E. Horvath
May 19, 2016
Joseph E. Horvath of New Port Richey, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully after a short illness. Mr. Horvath was born on September 2, 1929 and passed on May 19, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Joan of 66 years, children, Michael, Bradley (Hazel), Scott and Jodie, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. There will be a Mass...
Barbara L. Slack
May 17, 2016
Barbara L. Slack, 50 of New Port Richey, passed away on May 17, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Richard, daughters, Randi and Anna, son, Zac, sisters, Cami and Jodi, brother-in-law, Reggie, niece, Krystal, nephew, Kenny and daughter-in-law, Danielle.
James Pieretti
May 7, 2016
James Pieretti, a longtime resident of New Port Richey, age 64 died at home with his family and friends at his side on April 27, 2016. He was the son of the late Felix Pieretti and Genevieve Paquin Pieretti. He is survived by seven sisters, Barbara Burns, Nancy Burns, Lois Burns, Felicia Pieretti, Janice Griffin, his twin, Linda Simpson and...
Carolyn Eden
May 6, 2016
Eden, Carolyn J., 57 of New Port Richey, a/k/a Mama Ne Ne, died May 1, 2016. Survived by husband, Carl, son, Matthew, daughters, Jennifer, Kristen(Duane) and Jaclyn, mother, Barbara, brothers, Danny and Dennis, sisters, Cristine and Suzanne, grands, Hailey Rose and Mason. Predeceased by father Dionicio and sister, Francine. Visitation, Friday, May 6th, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. and Memorial Service...
Michael Patrick Loftus
Mar 18, 2016
Michael Patrick Loftus (Wally), age 67 of Holiday, Florida, died on March 15, 2016. He was born in Corona, Queens, New York and lived in East Patchogue, New York before moving to Florida in the late 1970’s. Graduate of Bellport High School in the Class of 1966. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 – 1970. He...
Karen Amelia Pina
Mar 11, 2016
Karen Amelia Pina passed away on March 4, 2016 in New Port Richey, Florida. She was born in June of 1969. Karen was the beloved daughter of Charles and Jean Rogers. She was also the beloved mother of Brittany and Mitchell Pina. She is also survived by her brother Steven Rogers and sister, Faith Rogers, nieces, Margaret Aubel and Emma...
Tina D. Blanden
Feb 23, 2016
Tina D. Blanden, 63, of Fort Myers, died February 23, 2016. She is survived by her father, David Blanden and brother, Thomas Blanden. There will be a visitation at the First Assembly of God Church in Fort Myers on Saturday, February 27th starting at 11:00 a.m. and Service will be held at Noon. There will also be a visitation at...
Roger K. Freeman
Feb 17, 2016
Roger K. Freeman, 87 of New Port Richey, passed away on February 17, 2016. He is survived by his son, Dwight and daughter, Pamela May Freeman Trudel and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Community Congregational Church, Gulfside Hospice or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Ruth Palmer HEFFRON
Feb 15, 2016
RUTH PALMER HEFFRON Ruth Palmer Heffron, age 87, passed away peacefully Monday, February 15, 2016 at HPH Hospice in New Port Richey, FL. Ruth was born June 10, 1929 in Vernon, Alabama to Pearlie Robertson Palmer and Robert Daniel Palmer. After high school she moved with her sister, Marie, to Washington, D.C. She lived there until meeting and marrying Louis...
James A.
Jan 10, 2016
James A. Campbell, Sr., 82 of Port Richey, passed away on January 5, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Michael Stephan, Thomas Stephan, James Campbell, John Campbell and Joseph Campbell, daughter, Maureen Hoeler and sister, Sister Grace Campbell. He also is survived by 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday,...