Area Deaths

Rupert J. Westcott Jr., 80, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, June 2, at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Portland, Maine, and moved to this area 25 years ago from Laconia, N.H.
Mr. Westcott was an automobile salesman and a Korean conflict U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mary J.; a son, Timothy Westcott of Laconia, N.H.; three daughters, Pamela Romanoff of Freeport, Maine, Denise Jermann of Dunnellon and Candace Floridino of Gray, Maine; a sister, Diane Shea of Colorado; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel.

Stephen S. Tagliarino, 92, of Spring Hill, died Monday, June 8, at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. He was born in Manhattan, New York.
Mr. Tagliarino was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the VFW and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Concetta; a son, Vincent of New York; a daughter, Marie Wong of Spring Hill; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Kenneth G. Townsend, 77, of Brooksville, died Wednesday, June 10, at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. He was born in Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Townsend was an electrician, a Korean War U.S. Army veteran, and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Michaela; a son; six daughters; a sister; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home, Spring Hill.