Obituaries
Dina A. Emmons
May 21, 2026
Dina A. Todaro Emmons was born in Howell Michigan, July 17, 1959. She passed away peacefully May 21, 2026 in New Port Richey, Florida.
She was the daughter of the late Michael and Patricia (Hadden) Todaro of Howell and New Port Richey (respectfully), and sister to Mary Baltrus of Howell, Deborah (James) Parsons of Clare Michigan, and Jo Ann (Russell) Powell...
Susan E. Boilard
May 17, 2026
Susan E. Boilard, 78, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, with her husband Denis by her side.
Susan was a deeply caring and giving woman whose faith in God guided her throughout her life. She was known for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her greatest joys came from spending time with her family, especially her...
Margaret P. Coraci
May 14, 2026
Margaret P. Coraci, age 87 years, of New Port Richey, FL, passed May 14th at HCA Bayonet Point Hospital, after a long battle with cardiovascular disease.
She was born in Oneida, KY July 13, 1938, to the late George and Rosa Horne. Margaret and her family later moved to Detroit, MI, where she met the love of her life, Paul Coraci....
Harold F. Pickerill, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Harold F. Pickerill, Jr. passed away on May 10th, 2026 at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida.
Harold was born on December 1, 1942 in Elgin, Illinois to Harold F. and Margaret L. (Chandler) Pickerill, Sr.
He married Betty L. Neff on June 26, 1965 at the First Methodist Church in McHenry, Illinois.
Harold served in the U.S. Army from...
Antoinette Julia Jahelka
May 7, 2026
Annette Jahelka passed away surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime freely giving
to others. Annette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend
whose life was defined by generosity, kindness, and an open heart.
She is survived by her beloved son, Joseph Jahelka, and her daughter, Renee
Angilella, along with her son-in-law, Anthony. Annette was a...
Billy R. Slone
May 5, 2026
Billy Slone, 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband, loving father, caring son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend, Billy’s greatest joy in life was the time he spent with the people he loved most.Billy was the heart of his home — a man whose laughter filled every...
Janet Marie Stanhope
Apr 30, 2026
Janet Marie (Holderny) Stanhope of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janet was born on March 30, 1950, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Janet was the beloved daughter of Dolores (Schwartz) and Richard Muenzer. When Richard passed away, Janet was lovingly raised by Dolores and her second husband, Walter...
Richard L. Ponx
Apr 21, 2026
Richard L. Ponx, 86, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2026. He was surrounded by his immediate family. Richard was born on March 11, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife Myra Ponx (Kaspert), three loving sons: Richard (Jenna), David (Jacque), and Michael (Donna), along with 6 grandchildren: Kali...
Joshua David Edleman, Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Joshua David Edleman, Jr. (JJ), was born on July 16, 2006, in Spring Hill, Florida.
He passed away in Tarpon Springs, on April 19, 2026, at the age of 19.
JJ is lovingly remembered by: (father)Joshua Edleman, Sr., (mother)Kelli Johnson, (brother) Dylan Edleman (SIL) Trinity Myers, (sister) Savannah Edleman, (BIL)Dylyn Maillet, (niece) Addilyn Maillet, (sister) Summer Johnson, (BIL)Damian Torres, and...
Gabby Rod Esplanada De La Cruz
Apr 18, 2026
Gabby Rod Esplanada De La Cruz, age 44, of New Port Richey, Florida, was born on April 25, 1981, in Cebu City, Philippines, to Gabriel Victor Precillas De La Cruz and Ruthea Esplanada De La Cruz. He passed away on April 18, 2026, in New Port Richey, with his wife of six years, and partner of thirteen years, lovingly by...
Robert F. Whitaker
Apr 15, 2026
Robert F. Whitaker, 90, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on April 15, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Jane (Margaret) Whitaker and loving family.
Joann Pasco
Apr 5, 2026
Joann Pasco, 91, of Trinity, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1934 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Vicenty & Joana (Popiolek) Leszczynski.
Joann is survived by her daughter, Stefanie Pasco-Vitale, son-in-law, Wayne Vitale, and her youngest brother, James Leszczynski.
May she rest in peace.
Todd Michael Marz
Apr 1, 2026
Todd Michael Marz, 56, (New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Forest City, PA) passed away on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on Long Island, NY, he was the youngest of three sons to Carole & Robert Marz Sr. (New Port Richey, FL) He has two surviving brothers. Scott & Robert Jr.; an Aunt...
Joanne R. Storrs
Mar 29, 2026
Joanne R. Storrs (Ducky) 96, of New Port Richey, Florida, and formerly of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026, with her daughter Joanne at her side, who had tirelessly cared for her in her twilight years.
Born in 1929 in Brockton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Pauline Folger and Robert C. Rhoades . In 1949,...
Charles Morales
Mar 25, 2026
Charlie passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered for his kind heart, compassionate spirit, and the warmth he brought into the lives of everyone who knew him. Charlie had a natural charm that made it easy for people to fall in love with him, and his presence left a...
Diane J. Waiters
Mar 19, 2026
Diane J. Waiters, age 75, passed away on March 19, 2026, in New Port Richey, Florida. She was born on September 16, 1950, in Waterville, Maine, to the late Gardner F. Perry and Maude V. Jones (Perry.)
Diane grew up in Fairfield, Maine, and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1968. She carried with her a love for life that was...
Autumn Ryan Schultz
Mar 2, 2026
Autumn Ryan Schultz, age 29, passed away on March 2nd, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Autumn was a free spirit who beautifully and unapologetically marched to the beat of her own drum. Her ability to be her most genuine self was magnetic, releasing an energy that was the loudest in every room. She met life with independence, beauty and strength.
She is...
Crystal Renee Martin
Feb 28, 2026
Crystal Renee Martin, 38, from New Port Richey, FL, passed away on February 28,2026. She was born on May 3, 1987, to the late Eddie and Vera Lones. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jack E. Lones, Jr.. Crystal was a loving caring person. She loved all the glam & glitter of being a woman. She...
Barry W. Armstrong
Feb 28, 2026
Barry Armstrong, 67, passed to Heaven on February 28, 2026 after a long and brave battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He is predeceased by this mother, Isabell Force, and his sister, Jean Cook.
He is survived by his spouse of 40 years, Bob Colemen, and his brothers, Fred Henry (Rose) & Ron Henry, (Bert).
He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Cremation care and...
Valerie Ann Fisher
Feb 28, 2026
Valerie Ann Fisher, age 80, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Born on February 23, 1946, in Waterville, Maine, Valerie was the beloved daughter of Christine and Aime Veilleux. She grew up in Winslow, Maine, alongside her sisters, Cynthia McKallip and Sandra Veilleux, and graduated from Winslow High School, where she met the love of her life,...

