Obituaries

  • Goldie T. Smirlis September 19, 1921 ~ November 26, 2021

    It is with great sadness that the family of Goldie T. Smirlis announce that she went to be with the Lord on November 26th, 2021, at the age of 100 years. She was a native of Tarpon Springs,  the loving wife of Costas S. Smirlis, and daughter to Vasilios (Margaret) Tsalichis who predeceased her.     […]

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  • Dale H. Koehnke October 18, 1937 ~ November 26, 2021

    Dale H. Koehnke, 84, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on November 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Elvera Koehnke; his daughter, JoAnn Rivas; his son, Daniel Koehnke; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy; brother, Robert.

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  • Harriet Loretta Dougherty June 29, 1943 ~ November 26, 2021

    Harriet Loretta Dougherty, 78, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on November 26, 2021. She is survived by her son, Michael Dougherty; her brother, William (Annmarie) Harkins; nieces; nephews.

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  • Dale Robert Armstrong October 20, 1938 ~ November 26, 2021

    Dale Robert Armstrong 83, passed away on November 26, 2021.  He leaves behind loving, caring and present children Debbie Johnston, Alan Armstrong (Melissa) and preceded by Kim Hefner and also grandchildren Ryan, Amanda, Matthew and Alex.  He is also preceded by siblings Bev Spaid and Gary Armstrong.  He was a 50 year member of the […]

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  • Dorothy V. Leatherberry February 09, 1932 ~ November 25, 2021

    Dorothy V. Leatherberry, 89, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on November 25, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Recep Demirdog) Thomas; son, Curtis Leatherberry; granddaughter, Haley; sister, Doris Haywood.

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  • Michael J. Costello April 17, 1950 ~ November 25, 2021

    Michael J. Costello passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease, with his wife and dog Maggie by his side, early Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 2021, at his home in Florida. He was born April 17, 1950 in the Bronx. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Moore, his daughter Kathleen Costello, Winter Haven, Florida, […]

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  • Deandra Lee Leonard October 15, 1993 ~ November 24, 2021

    Deandra Lee, 28, of New Port Richey passed away on November 24th, 2021. Deandra was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma by her parents, LeAnn and Mike MacDonald. She loved the ocean, ice skating, late-night joy rides, and anything animal-related. One of her favorite childhood memories was living with all of her cousins and siblings at her […]

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  • Betty Jean Wajerski December 10, 1929 ~ November 23, 2021

    Betty Jean Wajerski, 91, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on November 23, 2021. Born on December 10, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to the parents of Frank and Anna Rywelski. She moved from Arlington Heights, Illinois, to Hudson, Florida, in 1984, then to Spring Hill, Florida, in 2000. Betty was preceded in death by her late […]

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  • Joseph C. Opalecky July 31, 1939 ~ November 21, 2021

    Joseph Opalecky 82 of New Port Richey, passed away on November 21, 2021. He is a retired Manufacturing Supervisor with the Union Special _ Company, Huntley IL.  He was born on July 31, 1939, in Cicero, IL. the son of the late Joseph and Emily (Vanek) Opalecky. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Ellen […]

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  • Daniel W. Rau February 25, 1946 ~ November 21, 2021

    Daniel W. Rau, 75, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on November 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Rau; his daughters, Aprile Snyder, Michele Rau; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, David Rau, John Rau; sisters, Beverly Williams, Mary Alice Castellano.

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