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Richard T. McGovern

August 26, 1944 – December 29, 2020

Richard T. McGovern
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Richard T. "Terry" McGovern passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at LifePath Hospice House, after a long illness.

He was a resident, along with his wife Ellen, of Sun City Center since 2004. Terry was quite involved in Sun City Center Lions Club, serving on the board in numerous offices, enjoyed organizing the Meals on Wheels program and other Lions fund raising activities. He drove for Samaritan Services and was involved with the SCC Security Patrol for a number of years.

Terry is survived by his wife, Ellen S.; daughters, Jennifer and Kristen; grandchildren: Hannah, Alayna, John and Nathan. Additional survivors are second family children, Connie and Ken; second family grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Steven, William, Andrew; and two great-grandsons, Owen and Henry. Additionally, he is survived by sisters, Mary W. and Sarah E., and brother, Thomas K., all of Lancaster, Pa.  He was predeceased by brother, Walter H. (Mike), and sisters, Patricia and Virginia.

Terry, son of the late Walter Hager McGovern and Erna Virginia Roach McGovern, was born August 26, 1944, and graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster, Pa., class of 1962. After graduation he enlisted in the Army, serving four years of active duty, and retired from the PA Army National Guard. He was employed by PPL Company of Lancaster, Pa., for 30 years, retiring in August of 2003.

There will be no service at the request of Terry. His cremains will be interred at the Sarasota National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in his memory to the Sun City Center Lions Foundation, P.O. Box 5684, Sun City Center, FL 33571-5684, or LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573.

The family wishes to thank the staff at LifePath Hospice for treating Terry with care and dignity during his illness. We appreciate everything they did to help us in our time of need! Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 813-634-9900.

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<h2><strong>Ofelia Muñoz</strong></h2>
<img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-31101" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2021/01/Ofelia-Munoz-Hurtado-e1609968742705-100x112.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="112" />Ofelia Muñoz Hurtado was born on March 15, 1952. Ofelia was traveling in Morelia, Mexico, visiting family with her son Juan when she developed a severe case of pneumonia. Ofelia went to be with our Lord on December 7, 2020, at the age of 68. She is survived by her son, Noe Muñoz of Columbus, Ohio; son, Juan Carlos Garcia of Ruskin, Fla.; daughter, Dora Alicia Salgado of Winter Haven, Fla.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Ofelia always greeted everyone with a friendly smile and was a diligent care associate at Homewood Assisted Living in Sun City Center, a loving mother and excellent grandmother. Ofelia was an active member of the Southshore Crossing Church and with her great love of children, she frequently volunteered to serve in the children’s ministry. She loved God, her family and her fellow man. Ofelia was loved dearly and will be deeply missed by the many people she touched and cared for.

Ofelia’s Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held at Southshore Crossing Church, 2409 E College Ave., Ruskin, FL, 33570. The service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9.

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