Joanne, Mabel Balke, formally of Ottawa, Illinois, and later of Tampa and New Port Richey, FL passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and determination. Joanne relocated to Tampa in 1976 where she built a life with family adventure, and deep connections. She was the...

An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...

An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...

Max passed away on December 31, 2025. His death was the result of suicide. Max was a deeply sensitive and loving soul who viewed the world with great intensity. At the age of 26, he left this world, leaving behind a love that will never fade. Forever loved. Forever missed. Max was known for his...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Daniel Eland (known to many as Dan). He left this world far too soon at the age of 44. Born in Offenbach Germany and raised in Florida, he has now gone to be with the Lord. Dan was a devoted husband to Stephanie Eland and a loving...

Shirley A. Carrion, age 85, of New Port Richey, Florida (formerly of Brentwood, Long Island), passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. Born on July 28, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Shirley lived a life defined by dedication to her family, pride in her work, and loyalty to the people and...

Sadly, our beloved, Nada O’Brien, 76, passed away December 29, 2025 in Tampa, FL. after a long battle with cancer. Nada was born December 20, 1949, to Leonard and Elwanda Pruitt in Texas, raised in Imperial Beach, CA. Married to Michael O’Brien, they shared 50 plus years of marriage. Nada is...

Hannah Faye Denson, of Trinity, Florida, passed away on December 27, 2025. Though her time here was far too brief, Hannah’s impact is immeasurable. Her life reminds us that worth is not measured by words spoken or milestones reached, but by the love given and received. Hannah was five years old,...

An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...

Petra Milagros Guadalupe Torres, 80, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve), 2025, surrounded by love. Born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Petra carried her roots with pride throughout her life. She was a woman of strength and deep resilience—someone who faced life head-on, kept...

Jaiden James Speer, 17, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Bayfront Hospital. Jaiden was born on October 13, 2008, in Decatur, Illinois, to Charla Kenney and Richard Speer. He graduated high school in November of 2025 and was leaving for the Army in February of...

John Michael McLaughlin, 76, of Trinity, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. Born on May 30, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, John lived a life marked by dedicated service, unwavering devotion to his family, and a generous spirit that touched countless lives. John proudly served his...