Area Deaths 277173

Thomas L. Lancy, 69, of Brooksville, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Tangerine Cove. He was born in South Milwaukee City, Wis.
Mr. Lancy was employed as an assembly worker in the manufacturing industry.
He is survived by his niece, Susan K. Michaels of Gulf Breeze.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

Thelma Tippett, 92, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Hernando Care Center, Brooksville. She was born in Washington, D.C., and moved to Florida 35 years ago from Cape Leonard, Md.
Mrs. Tippett worked as a social worker for the State of Maryland and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include her son, Daniel Tippett of Bradenton; a grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, U.S. 19, Hudson.

John DePrano, 84, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, Aug. 20, at HPH Hospice. He was born in Long Island, New York.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah; a son, John of New York; a daughter, Sandra Anaya of Spring Hill; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Home, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Lucille Vena, 95, of Spring Hill, died Friday, Aug. 21, at Sterling House of Spring Hill. She was born in Jersey City, N.J.
Mrs. Vena was a homemaker and attended St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Gary and Richard; and two sisters, Ann and Delia.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home, Spring Hill.