William R. “Bill” Syers, 60, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Tues., Feb. 19, 2013 at Brooksville Regional Medical Center, Brooksville, FL. A native of Elizabeth, NJ, he was born March 21, 1952 to Edward and Doris (Neuner) Syers, one of three children. Mr. Syers was a retired police officer for the City of Elizabeth, retiring at the rank of detective with 30 years of service. Bill, as he was known to many, moved to Homosassa in 2003 from Asbury, NJ and is survived by his wife of over 22 years, Christine Syers of Homosassa; brother John Syers (wife Janet) of Forked River, NJ; brother Edward Syers III (wife Ellen) of Garwood, NJ and nieces Linda and Elizabeth as well as nephews John Jr. and Michael. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sat., Feb. 23rd at 2:00 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. www.wilderfuneral.com