Obituaries

  • Paul Steven Klosowski December 12, 1955 ~ August 16, 2023

    Paul Steven Klosowski of Hudson FL, formally of Bay City MI, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2023.  Paul graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1974 and then joined the ARMY to serve his country. He went on to retire from Dow Chemical after 25 years of service. After his retirement he moved […]

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  • Arthur J. Morrison January 10, 1946 ~ August 16, 2023

    Arthur J. Morrison passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.  Jim as he was known and loved by all was born on January 10, 1946 in Savannah, GA.  He spent his youth in Savannah and enjoyed serving in the local Demolay Cecil Chaves Chapter earning the prestigious award of Chevalier.  He proudly played the saxophone […]

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  • Muriel M. Duffek December 17, 1942 ~ August 14, 2023

    Muriel M. Duffek, 80, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2023. She is survived by her husband Robert F. Duffek; her daughter Christine Davis; her son Brandon Duffek; and her two grandchildren.

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  • Brian Joseph Vayre May 10, 1955 ~ August 14, 2023

    Brian Joseph Vayre, age 68, of Holiday, FL (formerly of Bay City, MI), a simple and private man full of resilience, optimism, and humor, left this world on August 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 10, 1955, the second of ten children to James and Mary (Foley) Vayre.  Brian was […]

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  • Joan R. Gruttadauria October 25, 1944 ~ August 13, 2023

    Heaven has a new Angel. It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan R. Gruttadauria (Joanie), 78, of Tarpon Springs. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.  Joanie was the definition of “one-of-a-kind” and we count ourselves so very blessed  and fortunate to have had […]

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  • William Christopher Wayte February 09, 1943 ~ August 12, 2023

    William Christopher Wayte passed away on August 12, 2023 as his wife held his hand.  He was born on February 9, 1943 in Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts to Alfred Edwin Wayte and Helen Ann Maroney Wayte. Bill, as he was known to most, attended Catholic schools in Northampton and graduated from St. Michael’s […]

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  • Carolyn J. Sousa February 10, 1942 ~ August 12, 2023

    Carolyn J. Sousa, 81, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on August 12th, 2023. She is survived by her husband Thomas S. Sousa; children Danielle (Dave) Crane and Christopher (Kristin) Sousa; grandchildren Kayla, Alexis, Nathaniel, and Asher; as well as siblings Diane, Judy, Joann, Mike, and Kevin.

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  • John J. Sebest January 24, 1947 ~ August 12, 2023

    John J. Sebest, 76, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away on August 12, 2023. He is survived by his wife Kathie Sebest; his granddaughters Alex and Chloe; and his sister Judy Mikkelson.

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  • Thomas E. Brandon March 13, 1931 ~ August 11, 2023

    Thomas Eugene Brandon, 92, of Hudson, Florida, passsed away on August 11th, 2023. He is survived by his wife Ellen Brandon; daughters Catherine Mafra and Elaine Smith; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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  • Renee S. Karakasians January 07, 1940 ~ August 11, 2023

    Renee S. Karakasians, 83, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on August 11th, 2023. She is survived by her husband Salvatore A. Karakasians; children Joseph (Donna) Karakasians, Louis Karakasians, Dayna (Matthew) Michaelson, and Marilyn (Michael) Smith; as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Born Rina Sharon Wendroff in Manhattan, NY, to Benjamin and Mamie, Renee […]

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