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Obituaries

Sandra Patana

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Sandra L. Patana, 83, a former Copper Country resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Gulf Side Hospice in New Port Richey, Florida, following a lengthy illness. She was born on Sept. 3, 1941, in Houghton, a daughter of the late Werner ...

Michael Sloan

ALABAMA — Mr. Michael Stuart Sloan of Toney, Alabama, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valerie Sloan; his parents, Paul and Laverne Sloan; and his sister, Paula Banfield. He was also ...

Joyce Barna

LIMINGA — Joyce E. Barna, 82, a resident of Liminga, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at her home following a lengthy illness. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements, which will be announced at a later time. 

Jerry Maatta

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — A graveside service for Jerry D. Maatta, 80, former resident of Toivola, who last resided in Rockledge, Florida, passed away Feb. 21, 2025, will be held on Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. in the Toivola Cemetery. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of ...

Margie Andrews

RIPLEY — Margie Andrews, 81, of Ripley, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, at Garden View in Calumet. She was born on Oct. 10, 1943, in Hancock, a daughter of the late John and Mamie (Jurvelin) Seppala. She graduated from Hancock High School in 1962, and was a devoted mother ...

Paul Leach

HANCOCK/LARGO, Fla. — Paul J. Leach, 91, a resident of Largo, Florida, and Hancock, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, while under hospice care in Florida. A graveside service for Paul will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Section 5 of the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock with ...