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Hernando Today

Published: May 6, 2008

Margaret Ann Kelbaugh, 69, of Brooksville, died Friday, April 25, at Heartland of Brooksville. She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., and moved to this area 20 years ago from St. Petersburg.
Ms. Kelbaugh was a member of Spring Lake United Methodist Church and president of the Patient's Council at Heartland of Brooksville.
Survivors include two brothers, Curtis of Brooksville and Delbert of St. Petersburg; and two sisters, JoAnn of St. Petersburg and Linda Lee of Jacksonville.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

Edward Jose Font, 57, of Homosassa, died Friday, May 2, at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Rosario, Argentina, and moved to this area 17 years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. Font was employed by Market Street Mortgage in Clearwater and was a Christian by faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Font of Brooksville; a son, Michael Font of Fishers, Ind.; and his companion, Bonnie Dennison of Beverly Hills.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Gertrude Sanders, 92, Spring Hill, died Saturday, May 3, at her home. She moved to this area nine years ago from her native Vandergrift, Pa.
Mrs. Sanders was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Sheila G. Heinrichs McCaul of Spring Hill; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard Chapel, Spring Hill.

Maria Messina, 92, of Brooksville, died Friday, May 2, at Hospice. She was born in Italy and moved to this area 15 years ago from Long Island, N.Y.
Ms. Messina was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include a brother, Anthony Messina of Long Island; and a sister, Vera Maniaci of Brooksville.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.

James Mandarino, 71, of Spring Hill, died Friday, May 2, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House, Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and moved to this area a year ago from Bronx, N.Y.
Mr. Mandarino retired from automobile sales and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Frank of Spring Hill, Joseph of River Edge, N.J., and James of Paramus, N.J.; a daughter, Marisa Kaufman of Paramus; two brothers, Joseph Mandarino of Park Ridge, N.J., and Gerard Mandarino of Candlestick Lake, Conn.; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Willie Lee Mathis, 79, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, April 30, at her home. She was born in Glenmore, La., and moved to this area 16 years ago from New Orleans, La.
Mrs. Mathis was a homemaker and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include three sons, Ricky Wayne Droddy of Iowa, Robert Louis Droddy of Texas and Joseph Droddy of Louisiana; four daughters, Barbara Lee Pierce of Spring Hill, Janie Ann Clevette of Pinellas Park, and Jackie Droddy and Doris Droddy, both of Arkansas; two brothers, Charles and James Johnson, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters, Jean Miller of Cocoa Beach and Catherine Clark of Louisiana; and 20 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Charles J. Wreckter Sr., 75, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, May 4, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville. He was born in New York and moved to this area 11 years ago from Deer Park, N.Y.
Mr. Wreckter was a retired ironworker and had worked during the construction of the World Trade Center. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Men's Club and also served as an usher. He was a boxer when he was younger and later helped to train Golden Gloves contenders. He also helped referee the Junior Olympics.
Survivors include his wife, Susan; three sons, Charles Jr., Wayne and George, all of North Babylon, N.Y.; two daughters, Charlene Wreckter of Babylon, N.Y., and Donna Ryall of Deer Park; a brother, George of Edgewater; a sister, Agnes Lambrides of Bronx, N.Y.; and 10 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard Chapel, Spring Hill.

James M. Stewart, 82, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, May 1, at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Crestline, Kan., and moved to this area eight years ago from Sardis, Tenn.
Mr. Stewart retired from the Marine Corp after 20 years of service. He also worked for Downing Forge in St. Petersburg. He was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy R.; three daughters, Sharon Thomas of Hudson, Carol Ann Johnson of St. Petersburg and Betty Hannon of Spring Hill; a son, James M. Stewart Jr. of St. Petersburg; a brother, Bill of Missouri; a sister, Ruth Young of Missouri; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Irene Wescott, 79, of Spring Hill, died Friday, May 2, at West Palm Beach. She was born in Millinochet, Maine, and moved to Florida 23 years ago from Franklin, N.H.
Mrs. Wescott was a homemaker and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include three sons, Glen, Gary and Daniel Wescott; a daughter, Abigail; five sisters, Winifred, Lillian, Bernice, Carol Jean and Christina; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, U.S. 19, Hudson.

Charles V. Letourneau Jr., 65, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, May 1, at his home.
Mr. Letourneau was in customer relations for sales. He was a member of an adult hockey team for over 27 years and was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline; two daughters, Danielle and Kerri; his parents, Nancy and Charles; a sister, Valerie; and a grandson.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

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