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Tampa Bay Pinellas Park Funeral Home Taylor Family Funeral Home Cremation Pinellas Park Finding a funeral home to serve your family shouldn't t be left to chance. Under the best of circumstances it is a difficult and trying decision to make. Family Funeral Home Cremation Center will always offer you Straightforward, honest answers to all of your questions. Affordable Burial Arrangements Efficient Shipping Services We will devote whatever time that you feel is necessary to thoroughly explain all of the service options available to your family. Taylor Family Funeral Home Cremation Center is the only funeral home in Pinellas Park. We provide complete Funeral, Cremation Professional Services for all your families needs.

11/07/2025

Rosewood Heights—S. Jean Paynic, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Cedarhurst of Bethalto.

Born Dec. 12, 1928 in Glasford, IL, she was the daughter of Otto and Gladys (Tindall) Lightbody.

She was a teacher at Roxana, Wood River, and Granite City schools and also taught adult education classes in between, for a total of 10 years. Jean enjoyed playing golf, reading, sewing and quilting. She also enjoyed traveling.

Jean married Stephen A. Paynic Feb. 9, 1952 at the former St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wood River. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 2013.

Surviving are four sons, Stephen (Sherry) Paynic of Rochester, MN, Brian (Brenda) Paynic of Wood River, Gregory (Laura) Paynic of Downers Grove, IL, and Christopher Paynic of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Catherine (Michael) Weaver of Freeport, IL, and Diane (John) Herndon of Roxana; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Karen Lightbody of Peoria, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Lightbody.

Visitation will be 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at Paynic Home for Funerals. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Holy Angels Catholic Church by Father Donald Wolford.

A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Lancaster Cemetery in Glasford, IL.

Memorials may be made to Holy Angels Catholic Church or BJC Hospice.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com

11/03/2025

Freshly minted FWC Officer, Cole Vanderpool, graduated from the Academy in Tallahassee on Saturday. Wonderful family and longtime friends.
He's not sure where he'll be posted. if it's over here in Highlands, you'd better keep your poaching to a minimum.
The FWC service protects all of us and our environs. They are always underfunded and staffed.

10/29/2025

Ronald Joseph Pascazi Jr. of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on October 9th, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 29, 1957, in Rochester, New York, to the late Ronald Angelo Pascazi and Joan Conti Pascazi.

He attended West High School and built a fulfilling career as a machinist, retiring in 2008. A dedicated enthusiast of classic cars, Ron spent countless hours restoring vehicles and proudly displaying them at car shows, where his passion and expertise shone through. His hobbies also included fishing and hunting.

Ron always had a warm laugh and smile and was always there to help people, especially those with disabilities.

He is survived by his devoted girlfriend, Destiny Mangaran, and her daughters, Soulene and Paisley; his children, Rhonda Callighan and Anthony Pascazi; his grandchildren, Joey Callighan and Karis Pascazi; his siblings, Sharon Outwater (Gary Outwater), Michael Pascazi (Barbie Morrison), and Nick Pascazi; and his niece, Andrea Outwater, and great niece Ceci Shatto.

Ron was a widower, predeceased by his beloved wife, Theresa (Terri) Belinda Heath Pascazi.

Services to celebrate Ron's life were held at Taylor Family Funeral Home, 5300 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, Florida and he was laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

10/14/2025

We are celebrating a milestone today!
October 14, 2025, marks exactly 31 years since we opened our doors, right here on the corner of 53rd Street and Park Boulevard!
Yes, the even-numbers are usually celebrated but, at 31, we can officially say we’ve been humbly, gratefully, and proudly serving our Pinellas Park and Tampa Bay Area communities for OVER 30 years!
The old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” is also wildly accurate for a small business. We wouldn’t still be here without the incredible and continued support of our “village,” of which, first and foremost is our families who have trusted us with taking care of their loved ones during impossible times, the various community businesses and organizations we have been supported by and are a part of, and our local community, city and county leadership.
It is an honor to be a part of this community, to see it and our families grow, through hardships and joy.
From all of us - Ed, Chris, Enoch, Brad and Jim - our continued purpose and mission, is to ensure all of you, our village, has a safe place to go, a caring voice to hear, a shoulder to lean on, when you need it most, for at least another 31 years. Thank you!
Give us a call or stop by if we can help, in any way.

10/12/2025

Marion Nickerson Lawrence
March 14, 10930 – October 11, 2025

Marion Nickerson Lawrence, 95, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

She was born on March 14, 1930, to Pauline and Ralph Nickerson, in Kingsley, Michigan.

At five years old the family moved to Coldwater, Michigan where Marion attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade, then attended Coldwater High School.

She married Wesley Lawrence on June 20, 1948, and in 1957 the family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida where they remained.

Marion is survived by her son Tom (Kay) and grandson Matthew.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband Wesley, and son Donald, who both passed in 2018.

A graveside service will be held at the Wilson Cemetery in Coldwater, Michigan on Friday, October 17.

09/26/2025

Dennis A. Kind
August 26, 1940 – September 23, 2025

Dennis A. Kind, 85, of Pinellas Park passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time.

09/18/2025

Mary Ruth Callahan
May 26, 1955 – September 12, 2025

Mary Ruth Callahan, 69, of Pinellas Park, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

Mary was a devout Catholic who cherished her love of God, and adored her husband of 18 years, Doyle.

She loved being around children, and although she did not have any of her own, she spent much of her adult life working in day-care centers, dedicating her time to taking care of children.

Mary was always happy and very spiritual, earning her the nickname “Sunshine”.

She cherished singing in the church choir and was a dedicated baseball fan. Her favorite team was the Tampa Bay Rays.

Mary completed her Associate's Degree at Hillsborough Community College and was a very active member of the Lay Carmelites.

She is survived by her husband Doyle and is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Charlotte Bartosch, and her brother Anthony Bartosch.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7809 46th Way N, Pinellas Park, Florida 33781.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Special Education Program, at the same address.

09/11/2025

Paul Leo Courchesne
May 15, 1947 – September 6, 2025

Paul Leo Courchesne, 78, of Pinellas Park, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Paul was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970, during the Vietnam War, and in 2003, moved to Florida where he retired as clerk for the United State Postal Service.

Paul was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hooksett, New Hampshire where he served as an usher and part of the Visitation Team and also served as a volunteer in the Awana Program.

As part of the Southside Bible Fellowship Congregation in Manchester, New Hampshire, Paul brought leadership to a nursing home ministry that provided church services for the residents of two local nursing homes.

In Florida, Paul was active in the Largo Community Church, Skycrest Community Church and Calvary Chapel congregations.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Constance “Connie” Courchesne, his four sons, Paul of Penacook, New Hampshire, Mark (Theresa) of Manchester, New Hampshire, Matthew (Ginger) of Pinellas Park, Florida and John (Stephanie) of Lititz, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his two brothers Norman (Angela) and Ernest, both of Manchester, New Hampshire, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Paul is pre-deceased by his parents William and Stella, and his sister Irene.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 20th at Taylor Funeral Home – 5300 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781.

08/14/2025

Everett DeWitt
January 19, 1932 - August 13, 2025

DeWitt, Everett age 93, of Largo, passed away on August 13, 2025, at his at Cypress Palms home surrounded by loved ones and loving staff.

He is predeceased by his wife of 40 years, LaVerne DeWitt. He is survived by his children, Leland, Everett, and Kelly; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also had a host of great friends at Cypress Palms and Mainlands.

Everett was a proud Army Korean War veteran. He was an active member of the Korean War Veterans Association, Suncoast Chapter 14, and later served as chapter president.

Ev was known for his charming and social nature. He possessed a remarkable sense of humor, and never met a stranger. He enjoyed writing poetry, playing cards, bingo, and traveling with his companion Carol on many cruising adventures.

An Inurnment ceremony will be held at a later date at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice Empath Health. https://empathhospice.org/donate/

08/05/2025

Carol Dean (Roe) Morrison
June 3, 1941 - July 24, 2025

Carol Dean Morrison, 84, of Largo, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at HCA Largo Hospital.

Born in Dover, New Jersey, Carol Dean moved to Florida in 1979, where she was a Waitress, Claims Adjuster, and Office Assistant until retiring. Carol Dean was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Largo, for 30 years. She was an Elder who oversaw Sunday worship activities and the Lunch Bag Ministry.

Her passions included cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, and traveling. Her Joy in life was sharing all these passions with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother, Bruce Roe, daughters Lisa Morrison and Kathleen (Morrison) Appleby, son-in-law Ron Appleby, and her grandchildren Ronald and Thomas Appleby.

Carol Dean is predeceased by her son Thomas R. Morrison, Jr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held by the family at Rockaway Presbyterian Church & Cemetery, where her ashes will be interred at a later date.

Donations can be made in Carol’s name to Christ Presbyterian Church, Largo.

08/03/2025

James Alan Good
December 6, 1949 - July 25, 2025

James Alan Good, age 75, who was born in Dayton, Ohio and lived in Seminole, Florida since 1983, passed away on July 25, 2025.

Jim retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years as a Letter Carrier and was an avid, lifelong member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Union, attending all the monthly meetings, and served as President of Branch 599 in Tampa, Florida, for 9 years.

He was also quite the animal lover, especially of cats, having had six over the last several decades; Sam, Squeaker, Misfit, Sasha, and Rosie, all gone over the Rainbow Bridge, and Sabrina, adopted as a stray from the Largo SPCA in 2021, now five years old.

Jim also loved birds and impeccably cared for a bird feeder in his backyard, keeping it clean and well stocked, paying particular attention to adding black sunflower seeds for the cardinals, but was also excited to see the woodpeckers and bluejays that would visit.

He loved working in his yard and was especially proud of his “Buddha Belly” Bamboo, which he purchased in 2014 and always kept perfectly trimmed.

Jim also loved baseball, especially the Rays, and particularly enjoyed attending games with his son Mark. Earlier in life, he also coached the team his sons played on for the Citrus Park Athletic League.

He was also very active in the Boy Scouts, when his sons were younger, and enjoyed going on many overnight camping trips with them and their troop.

He and wife Marilyn relished attending concerts together, having seen artists and bands including Tom Petty, Al Stewart, Todd Rundgren, Jethro Tull, Steely Dan, Beachboys, Bob Dylan, and the Eagles. They particularly loved seeing Paul McCartney and Wings, and Bruce Springsteen, a favorite. A particularly fond memory was when he and Marilyn attended a concert in Cleveland with Larry, his brother, and Larry’s now deceased wife, Debbie. Jim also loved 60’s Rock, particularly the Doors, the Beatles.

On of the most unforgettable and amazing experiences he and Marilyn shared was a 10-day trip to Italy for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They toured Venice, Florence, Padua, Rome, Tuscany, Pisa, Capri, Sorrento and Pompeii and had the time of their lives.

Jim was the beloved husband of Marilyn for 56 years, loving father of Alan and Mark Good, grandfather to Giovanna Good, Mark’s daughter, loving brother to Tom (Nancy) and Larry (Debbie) Good, and son of the late Frank and Dorothy Good. He was beloved by many friends.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 20th at Blessed Sacrament Church, 11565 66th Ave. N, Seminole, FL 33772.

If you wish to send flowers, please send them to Taylor Funeral Home, 5300 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781, or in lieu of flowers, send a donation to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) https://spcatampabay.org/tribute/.

08/01/2025

Vicki Lynn Dunfee Evans
October 8, 1951 – July 25, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Vicki Lynn Dunfee Evans on July 25, 2025, at the age of 73.

Born on October 8, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vicki lived a life full of creativity, kindness, and love for her family. She is survived by her husband, Randy Evans; her two daughters, Teresa Belt and Tammi Browning; and her grandchildren, Aiden, Austin, Chase, and Johnathan, who will carry her memory forward with pride and love.

Vicki had a true passion for arts and crafts, especially crocheting, and was known for her talent, attention to detail, and the care she put into everything she created. She had a deep appreciation for nature—especially butterflies, cardinals, and bunnies—which brought her comfort and joy throughout her life.

She will be remembered for her warmth, her creativity, and the love she gave so freely to those around her. Her legacy is stitched into the fabric of the lives she touched, and her memory will live on in every heart that knew her.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

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