Local obituaries for Port Richey, Pasco County in Florida.
Anna Marie Young
Mar 10, 2026
Anna Marie Young (Turner), age 83, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 surrounded by family.
Anna was born on January 11, 1943, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late June and Walter Turner. She was raised in Hazard, where she spent her early years surrounded by family and community.
She later worked for the Boone County Water District, where...
John Everett Hujus
Mar 9, 2026
John E. Hujus, 75, of Brooksville FL, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Brooksville. He was born in Middletown NY, on June 11, 1950, and was one of nine children.
John loved playing golf, his love for the game came from working on golf courses for many years.
John was pre-deceased by his wife, Barbara Hujus; also Daughters Cindy &...
Sherrie Gene Eden
Mar 5, 2026
Sherrie Eden, 67, passed away on March 5th, 2026. Born in California on February 13th, 1959, she was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.
She is survived by her sons Brandon Henderson (wife Tiffany Henderson), Kim Henderson, Robert Eden (wife Mary Eden), daughter Barb Eden, sisters Karen & Sandy, and several grand children. She was predeceased by her daughter Trina...
Marilyn Piekarski
Feb 24, 2026
“Marilyn Piekarski was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth and vibrant spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Marilyn cherished the simple joys in life. She found happiness in time spent with family, in heartfelt conversations, and in the laughter shared around a meal. She had a playful spirit and enjoyed placing a bet on sports, playing bingo, and...
Andrea Monika Der
Feb 9, 2026
Andrea Monika Der, 57, born in Szeged Hungary peacefully passed surrounded by her family on February 9th, 2026. Andrea was truly a one of a kind individual. Many would say she was incredibly intelligent and brutally honest.
Andrea obtained many degrees toward her passion, nursing. She was a nurse for over 30 years and more recently began teaching nursing at college....
Maureen Teresa Broughton
Feb 5, 2026
Maureen Broughton, 77, of Cocoa, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1949 to Joseph and Dorothy Lando in Syracuse, New York. She moved to Daytona Beach, Florida in her early teens where she would meet her future husband and build a life together. Maureen and William Broughton were happily married on August 23,...
Sheryl Ann Tirey
Feb 1, 2026
Sheryl (Sherry) Ann Tirey entered eternal rest on February 1, 2026. Born on June 9, 1957, in Schenectady, New York, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Preston, and parents, Ida Marion Hughes and Harold Hughes. Sherry is survived by her nieces, Tracy Preston, Lorie Kalinkiewicz (Ray Kalinkiewicz), and Kelly Preston; great-nieces and nephews, Quinn Mallory , Wesley...
Dennis Rostis
Jan 26, 2026
Dennis Rostis, 73, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1952, in Homer City, Pennsylvania, and spent much of his life connected to the place he always called home. He loved Homer City and was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.Dennis had a wicked sense of humor and a love for the simple...
Rose Swancey
Jan 22, 2026
Rose Swancey went peacefully to be with the Lord on 1/22/26. She is survived by siblings; Roy, Butch, Loretta, Larry, and her nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a Son Jim and Daughter Lisa, along with multiple grandchildren. Rose loved playing Bingo, making new friends, and being social. She especially loved her elephant and Coca-Cola collection (even though she...
Joseph Henry Shaffer
Jan 21, 2026
Joseph Henry Shaffer, born on August 24, 1953, in Mapletown, Pennsylvania, and a longtime resident of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. He left this world surrounded by care, closing a life marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep appreciation for the things that brought him joy.
Born to Ruth Porter-Shaffer and...
Holliann Kanatzar Dawson
Jan 19, 2026
Holliann Kanatzar Dawson was born on March 10, 1948, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. She entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2026. She died of natural causes.
She is survived by her sister, Dee Baldwin, and her sister-in-law, Bonnie Kanatzar. She leaves behind her two daughters, Deralee Dawson Bowlin and her husband Ford,...
Dean Edward Cass
Jan 16, 2026
Dean “Dino” Edward Cass, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Brooksville, Florida.
Born on August 12, 1940, in Corning, New York, Dean was the son of Emery “Chub” Cass and Cora (Slocum) Cass. He grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Elkland High School in 1959. That same year marked the beginning of a life of service...
Kenneth Everett Koetsier
Jan 1, 2026
Kenneth Everett Koetsier, age 77, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Marliere Hospice House in New Port Richey surrounded by his loving son Korey and daughter-in-law Julia Koetsier.
Born February 20,1948 in Paterson New Jersey, he was the child of Everett and Evelyn Koetsier. He graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1966. Kenneth was a NJ...
Robert Paul Loeffler II
Dec 30, 2025
Robert Paul Loeffler II, known to family and friends as Bob, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Volusia County, Florida. He was 64.
Bob was born on December 24, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Robert P. Loeffler I and Charlotte R. Loeffler. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ricky Loeffler, and his best friend Rich Walsh.
He...
Maryann Nichols
Dec 22, 2025
Mary Nichols, 80 of Port Richey, FL passed away on December 22nd, 2025 from past health issues.
Mary was a Registered Nurse for 50 years. She mainly worked in Nursing Homes as Director of Nurses.
Mary is survived by her husband Kenneth Nichols, son Todd Westphal, daughter Tammy Westphal, brother Dennis Hays, granddaughters Sophia nd Isabell Westphal, niece Kimberly Shafer, nephews Brad...
Pamela Louise Tomlin Hopkins
Dec 15, 2025
Pamela Louise Tomlin Hopkins was born on November 7, 1958, in Ocala, Florida, to the late Edward and Hattie Tomlin. On December 15, she peacefully transitioned from this life in New Port Richey, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, quiet strength, and unforgettable presence.
Pamela was a true free spirit—a woman of few words, but when she spoke, her words...
Laureen Cheryl Paterson
Dec 1, 2025
Laureen Cheryl Paterson, 67, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 1st, 2025.
Born on January 12th, 1958, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Laureen entered the world at just 1.5 pounds—tiny in size but enormous in strength. From the very beginning, she proved herself a fighter, a spirit she carried with her throughout her entire life. Her resilience, passion, and...
Dennis Hurlburt
Nov 30, 2025
Dennis Hurlburt from Port Richey aged 50, passed away November 30, 2025.
Dennis is proceeded in death by his mother Carolyn Hurlburt. He is survived by his father David Hurlburt Sr. , brother David Hurlburt Jr and his sister Mary Swain, his nieces Destiney Swain, Seaira Swain and his nephews Jesse Swain, Cole Hurlburt and Chase Hurlburt.
Dennis, originally from New Jersey...
Keta Jo Stephen
Nov 23, 2025
Keta Jo Stephen, 49, born Aug 24th, 1976 in Union City, TN, bravely won the battle against cancer on November 23rd, 2025 in Spring Hill, FL.
She is survived by her husband Timmothy and her daughter Ella, her mother Sherri (Jim) Seay, her sister Jenny Guye (Victor) Ambrosio, her brother Josh (Lauren) and many nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law Suzanne...
Anthony Wayne Moore
Nov 22, 2025
Anthony Wayne Moore, 57, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away in the late evening on November 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer that metastasized throughout his body. He fought with unshakable determination, strength, and a resilience that refused to fade.
Born on July 19, 1968, Anthony was known for his quick wit, spontaneous spirit, and dark, mischievous...
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