Area Deaths

Ethel L. Nalepa, 94, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, June 17, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, Brooksville. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to this area 25 years ago from Johnstown, N.Y.
Mrs. Nalepa was active in entertainment groups at Country Aire Village of Zephyrhills, as well as performing at several Florida State Fairs and many charity venues in the state.
Survivors include a son, Robert Woyton of Homosassa; two daughters, Barbara Whinnery of Raleigh, N.C., and Joanne Reynolds of Schenectady, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.

Elmer W. Smith, 78, of Brooksville, died Wednesday, June 17.
Mr. Smith is survived by his family.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.