Obituaries

  • Neomi J. Appenzeller May 17, 1932 ~ May 08, 2025

    Neomi Jean Appenzeller, 92, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on May 8th, 2025. She is survived by her sons Randy (Trish) Appenzeller and Keith (Susan) Appenzeller; as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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  • Muhip Muharrem Goktepe November 23, 1958 ~ May 07, 2025

    With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of our beloved Muhip Goktepe on May 7, 2025. Muhip was born in Turkey and later made his way to the United States, where he found home and purpose in Tarpon Springs, Florida. A skilled and dedicated Sponge Diver, Muhip embraced the […]

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  • Konstantinos Koutsoilias January 13, 1960 ~ May 07, 2025

    Konstantinos Koutsoilias, 65, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on May 7th, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Angelika Koutsoilia. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Port Richey, with a funeral at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at East Elfers Cemetery.

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  • James Leroy “Jim” Diefenderfer July 28, 1941 ~ May 07, 2025

    In Loving Memory of James Leroy (Jim) Diefenderfer July 28, 1941 – May 7, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Leroy (Jim) Diefenderfer of New Port Richey, Florida. Jim passed away on May 7, 2025, at Trinity Hospital, surrounded by love. Born July 28, 1941, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, […]

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  • Richard Gasper Craparotta January 16, 1951 ~ May 07, 2025

    Richard Gasper Craparotta (Hawg Runner) a long time resident of Collins, MS passed away on May 7, 2025, in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Born on January 16, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, Richard lived a life marked by passion, dedication, and a deep connection to the things he loved. Richard was the beloved child of Catherine […]

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  • Mary F. Galowitsch September 12, 1930 ~ May 07, 2025

    Mary F. Galowitsch, 94, of Holiday, Florida, passed away on May 7th, 2025. She is survived by her daughters Teri, Mary Jo, and Geri “GiGi”; grandchildren James, Jennifer, Caitlin, and Matthew; as well as great-grandchildren Nathan, Lacey, and Creek.

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  • Charles A. Di Vita II May 16, 1956 ~ May 06, 2025

    Charles Anthony Di Vita II, age 68 of Port Richey, Florida died Tuesday, May 6, 2025. After a difficult battle with an incredibly rare form salivary cancer; metastasized into Leptomeningeal disease. He passed peacefully with his wife and daughter holding his hand as he took his final breath. He is survived by his soulmate and […]

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  • Iris J. Creighton August 24, 1934 ~ May 04, 2025

    Iris Jacqueline Creighton, 90, of Trinity, Florida, passed away on May 4th, 2025. She is survived by her chidlren David (Heather, Adam (Linda), and Carolyn (James) Griffeth; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Jenny Fuller; as well as sister-in-law Donna Buck.

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  • Gail M. Bennett May 30, 1942 ~ May 04, 2025

    Gail M. Bennett, 82, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on May 4th, 2025. She is survived by her Daughter, Denise Wood; Son, James T. Bennett Jr; three Grandchildren; as well as Sister, Christyne Depirro.

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  • Andrew Paul (Buddy) Krajewski Jr. November 15, 1937 ~ May 04, 2025

    Andy passed on peacefully in New Port Richey, FL on May 4th; he was 87. Born November 15, 1937 in Greenwich, CT; the second child and only son to the late Stacia Josephinea (Pulchaski) and Andrew Paul Krajewski Sr. Buddy grew up in the hamlet of Cos Cob, and following his graduation from Greenwich High […]

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