OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Port Richey, Pasco County in Florida.

Isabel Rodriguez

Isabel Rodriguez

Oct 16, 2025

Isabel Rodriguez, 85, of New Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Isabel lived a life filled with love, strength, and devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Miguel Rodriguez, her parents Alfonso and Esther Varela, and her sister Esther Tapanes.

Isabel is survived by her...

John Frank Stano

John Frank Stano

Oct 11, 2025

John Frank Stano, at 75, of Warren, OH, passed away Saturday October 11, 2025.

He was Born on December 7, 1949 in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. A graduate of Howland High School.

He is survived by his sons Joshua (Windy) Stano of Warren, OH, John (Tabbatha) Stano of Cortland OH, and Carlo Stano, sisters Verna (Jim) Nezbeth of Newport Richey, FL, Patty...

Matthew Rocks

Matthew Rocks

Oct 10, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce my fathers passing on October 10, 2025, in New Port Richey, Florida. 

Matthew Rocks was born in Miami, Florida, where he later went to school at Fort Lauderdale High School. After exploring the East coast in his youth, he finally moved to Holiday, Florida where he worked in carpentry and landscaping. He was always...

John Victor Podelski Sr.

John Victor Podelski Sr.

Oct 9, 2025

John, 76is now in his Mansion with the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Pam and daughters, Jacqueline Pirkle of Jacksonville, Fl, Jessica Eve of Deltona, Fl, Jeannie Brooks (Gary) of New Port Richey, Fl and son, John Podelski Jr (Linh) of Wesley Chapel, Fl. Grandchildren, Cole Pirkle, Krissie Pressley (Steve), Justin Brooks, Ashlee Ballard (Ross), Taylor Brooks (Mason),...

Glen Karl VanDyke

Glen Karl VanDyke

Oct 7, 2025

Glen Karl VanDyke, a cherished father, partner, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away October 7th in Hudson, Florida, leaving a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Independence, Missouri, to Patricia (Pat) and Robert (Bob) VanDyke, Glen was the youngest of six siblings: Lynette, Bruce, Dale, Paul, and Becky.

Raised on the family farm, Glen developed a strong work ethic and...

James Arthur Throckmartin

James Arthur Throckmartin

Oct 3, 2025

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of James Arthur Throckmartin, who departed peacefully at his home in Wesley Chapel, Florida, in October 3, 2025, at the age of 87. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. His presence will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on November 20,...

Eleanor O. Wellborn

Eleanor O. Wellborn

Sep 15, 2025

On Monday, September 15, Eleanor O. Wellborn entered into the arms of Jesus, her personal Savior and Lord. She was 89 years old.

She is survived by her loving children; Sidney Wellborn III of West Palm Beach, FL; Rebecca (Terry) Dennis of Hernando Beach, FL; Michael (Lynn) Wellborn of San Marcos, CA; and Priscilla (Karl) Stegenga of Falls Church, VA.

Eleanor is...

Ella A. Van Tassel

Ella A. Van Tassel

Sep 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that my cousin and best friend Ella Van Tassel passed away on September 1, 2025, in Bayonet Point, Florida. 

She was born in Ramapo N.Y. and grew up in Tallman, N.Y. She graduated from Suffern High School. She was a 9-1-1 dispatcher; she was also an Emergency Medical Technician.

Ella moved to Florida and volunteered at Safety...

Brenda Kay Kopczak

Brenda Kay Kopczak

Aug 17, 2025

Brenda Kay Kopczak (Johnson / Mount) passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2025, at her home in New Port Richey, FL.

Born, 15. February 1961, in Merrillville, Indiana, Brenda graduated from Merrillville High School and continued her education at Ivy Tech College of Northwest Indiana.

She is survived by her long-time best friend and loving partner, Leonard Beyer (Len). Her son: Jason...

Aaron Mitchell Richardson

Aaron Mitchell Richardson

Aug 3, 2025

Aaron Richardson was born on July 10th, 1980 in Dunedin, FL. Aaron was found deceased on August 3rd, 2025 at his last place of residence in Holiday, FL.

He is survived by his Mother Tammey Brennan, Brother KC Wernecke, Son Austin Scouller, Uncles Bill Brennan, Duke Brennan, Greg Richardson, Aunts Bobbie Ann Tompkins and Linda Brennan, his longtime love of 10...

Beverly Lee Hostinsky

Beverly Lee Hostinsky

Jul 29, 2025

Beverly Lee Hostinsky, 78, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025 in New Port Richey, Florida.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Bev was best known for her warm heart, generous spirit, and her lifelong love of cooking.

Born on November 26, 1946, in Richmond to Ervin and Lillian Holloway, she spent most of her life there, raising...

Barbara Helen Bottom

Barbara Helen Bottom

Jul 27, 2025

Barbara “Gramie” Bottom of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on July 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Lexington, Ky in October 1955 to her loving parents, Juanita and Kenneth Fain. An Air Force “brat”, she traveled the world in her youth with stops in Tennessee, Texas, California, Japan, Louisiana, and Spain before settling back...

Sandra Mary Montaruli

Sandra Mary Montaruli

Jul 27, 2025

Yesterday, we said goodbye to my aunt, Sandra Mary Montaruli. She passed away peacefully after a long life filled with both love and pain.

She had no children of her own, but she was deeply loved by her sister—my mother, Pamela Cannon—who cared for her faithfully and selflessly for many years. They were more than sisters; they were best friends and...

"Canadian Dave"

"Canadian Dave"

Jul 23, 2025



The family of David Andrew Trnavsky are saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 in Hudson Florida at the age of 70.

He was surrounded by family members and close friends Alan and Michael when he passed. We would like to thank everyone that came to visit with him.

Dave spent some of his younger years working in the...

Salvatore J Zabaldo Jr.

Salvatore J Zabaldo Jr.

Jul 22, 2025

Salvatore J. Zabaldo, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2025.

Born on April 2, 1936, in Niagara Falls, New York, Salvatore was the son of Carmella (Conti) and Salvatore Zabaldo.

He spent many years living in California before relocating to Port Richey, Florida, where he resided until his passing. Salvatore was a true entrepreneur and a man who...

Karen Leslie Buller

Karen Leslie Buller

Jul 18, 2025

Karen Buller “Cook” of Newport Richey, FL passed away on July 18th, 2025 at age 71.

Karen was born and raised on Long Island by her loving & devoted parents, Miriam & Albin Borysewicz along with her brother Gary Borysewicz.

She is survived by her children, Diana Lees (Gary) & Jessica Olsen (Dan Hagen) Grandchildren Taylor Ingenbrandt (Brad), Damien Olsen, Matthew Ancelo,...

Larraine Lee Braun

Larraine Lee Braun

Jul 12, 2025

On the morning of July 12, 2025, Larraine “Rai Rai” Braun—known best as “Nana” to her favorite little people—wrapped up her time here on Earth just the way she lived: surrounded by love, held close by family and friends, whether in person or in spirit.Larraine shared 31 years of laughter-filled marriage with her husband and partner-in-crime, Gary Braun. Together, they...

CAROLE JEAN MURRAY (BROWN)

CAROLE JEAN MURRAY (BROWN)

Jun 30, 2025

Carole Jean Murray, age 88, of Spring Hill, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2025.

Born on March 22, 1937, in Everett, Massachusetts Carole was the daughter of George and Dorothy Brown (Zwicker) and sister to Shirley (King) and Gerald.

She married the love of her life, George Murray, on April 13, 1958. Together they...

Elizabeth Anne Marshall

Elizabeth Anne Marshall

Jun 29, 2025

Elizabeth Anne Marshall, 60 of Spring Hill, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. She was born September 7th, 1964 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The daughter to late Janet Asaya Phillips and Bernard Cramer. She moved to Florida in 2013. Elizabeth is survived by her children, William Daniel Beck (Christina Thissell),...

Joseph Frank Cascio

Joseph Frank Cascio

Jun 19, 2025

Joseph Frank Cascio, age 75, of Odessa, FL, passed away on June 19th, 2025 in Hudson, Florida.

Joseph was born on August 2, 1949. He was the beloved son of Frank Cascio and Josephine Cascio. Joseph was a devoted husband to Lidia Cascio for 52 Years. He was a loving father to Joseph J Cascio (wife Laura Cascio), and Jami Ramsey...

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