Area Deaths

Raymond M. Kearney, 81, of Spring Hill, died Friday, Dec. 18, at his home. He moved to this area 29 years ago from his native Baltimore, Md. Mr. Kearney was a Navy Dental Technician who served in World War II, the Korean conflict and Vietnam and also served in the USMC. He was a member of the American Legion, Fleet Reserve and VFW, and was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; three brothers, Frank Kearney of New Port Richey, and Melvin Kearney and Charles Kearney, both of Port Charlotte.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel.

Charles Windell "Chuck" Drawdy, 76, of Brooksville, died Saturday, Dec. 19.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; a son, Bob; and four daughters, Cheryl Brown, Carolyn Ausborn, Liz Duke and Kellie McMillan.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

John Dominic Cervino, 70, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, Dec. 20, at HPH Hospice Care Center, Brooksville. He moved to this area five years ago from his native Jersey City, N.J.
Mr. Cervino was a retired fireman for the Jersey City Fire Department and was a member of the Jersey City Firefighters Relief Association and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; four sons, Jack, James, Vincent and Daniel Cervino; two brothers, Gerald and Anthony Cervino; two sisters, Rosemarie Bruno and Ann Hope; and a granddaughter.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel.