St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

HAMBEL, GRACE A., 86, of Inverness, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) in Woodlands Terrace of Hernando. Born in Kearney, N.J., she came here in 1977 from Downers Grove, Ill. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught for more than 33 years. She was a member of the Retired Educators Association and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Inverness. Survivors include her husband, Lester C.; three sons, Paul L., Aurora, Wis., David C. and Daniel R., both of Fort Lauderdale; a daughter, Rosemarie Mys, and a sister, Gertrude Hambel, both of Inverness; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

LEE, BERNARD HENRY "BARNY," 72, of Floral City, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Welland, Ontario, he had been a winter resident here since 1981 from Hamilton, Ontario. He retired as an inspector for the Ford Motor Co. in Oakville, Ontario, with more 25 years of service. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Betty J.; three sons, Frank, Bernie and Ed, all of Brantford, Ontario; five daughters, Dorothy Brown, Wainfleet, Ontario, Darlene Cossaboom, Intergoll, Ontario, Laurie Fawcett and Kristine Lee, both of Brantford, and Teresa Misale, Hamilton; a brother, Jim Lee, Colbourne, Ontario; several grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

RIFE, RAY LAWRENCE, 80, of Inverness, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at home. Born in Greenbottom, W.Va., he came here in 1972 from Huntington, W.Va. He was a supervisor for Neighborgall Construction Co. He developed and managed the Fort Cooper Mobile Home Community. He was a charter member of Lakeside Golf & Country Club and a member of the Inverness Elks Lodge 2522. Survivors include his wife, Doris (Nash); three sons, Jack, Hernando, John, Homosassa, and Jeff, Inverness; a daughter, Diana Sue Rife, Huntington; a sister, Margaret Ray, Greenbottom; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

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BROOKS, CATHERINE (WORTHINGTON) "POOGIE," 47, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Dec. 29, 2001) at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Maryland. Born in Frederick, Md., she worked at the National Bureau Standards, City Hall of Frederick and Fort Detrick in Maryland. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William Lee Brooks Sr.; three sons, William Lee Brooks Jr., Brandon, Jermaine and Travis, Florida; four sisters, Treena Worthington, Germantown, Md., Lisa Kestervic, Thurmont, Md., Wendy Worthington, Westminster, Md., and Louisa Nixon, Frederick; a brother, Melvin Worthington Jr., and a half-brother, Larry Carter, both of Frederick; several aunts and uncles; several cousins; several nieces and nephews. Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, Frederick, Md.

GINN, BUD R., 83, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2002) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Butler, Ohio, he came here 27 years ago from Dayton, Ohio. He retired from General Motors and was a retired sheet metal worker for Frigidaire. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209 and was a Master Mason and Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

HAYES, GENEVA O., 78, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Evansville, Ind., she came here in 1982 from Oakland, N.J., and was a legal secretary. She was Roman Catholic. Survivors include her husband, John J.; and two brothers, Clarence and Bill Main, both of St. Louis. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.

MANGANO, JOHN V., 80, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 18 years ago from New Milford, N.J. He was a retired purchasing agent and a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209, Lions Club, American Legion and the St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Theona; two sons, John, Marlborough, Conn., and Edward, Melbourne Beach; a daughter, Laura Ehrlich, New Milford, N.J.; and four grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

PACHECO, SHIRLEY L., 63, of Brooksville, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Spring Hill Hospital. Born in Lockport, N.Y., she came here seven years ago. She was a homemaker and member of High Point Golf Association. Survivors include her husband, Leroy; two daughters, Theresa P. Vinson and Lynn M. O'Donnell, both of Lockport, N.Y.; a son, Rick C., Marietta, Ga.; four sisters, Betty Waite, Barker, N.Y., Janice Randall, Spring Hill, Jean Camarano, Leesburg, and Mary Russell, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother, Charles Long, Leesburg; and three grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Spring Hill.

PAULIN, GERARD J., 79, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 21, 2002) at home. Born in Westbrook, Maine. He worked in the Civilian Conservations Corps in Alfred, Maine. He worked in a shipyard in Hawaii in 1943 then enlisted in the Navy. He served on the USS Comfort, a hospital ship. He retired as training supervisor for the New York Life Insurance Co. in Maine with 35 years of service. He was a member of Life Underwriter Association and served as national committeeman and president of the Southern Maine Life Underwriters. He was an alderman in Westbrook City Government and served 10 years on the Public Safety Commission. He was a charter member Lifeline Program at the University of Southern Maine. He was a member of the Seven Hills Golf Club. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Eloise (Day); two daughters, Louise Paulin, Windham, and Ann Beane, Augusta, Maine; two sisters, Emily Jensen, Windham, and Anita Leavitt, Orono, Maine; a brother, Joseph E.A., North Miami; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham, Maine.

STEO, ROCCO E., 75, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 13 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired banking supervisor and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Spring Hill. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; two sons, Robert, St. Louis, and Bruce, Africa; a daughter, Linda Steo-Curtis, Spring Hill; two sisters, Anna Reitano, Brooklyn, and Frances D'Amato,Long Island; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

WEBB, VALENTIA, 69, of Hernando Beach, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at home. Born in St. Louis, she came here 15 years ago from Clearwater. She was past president of the Junior Division of St. Louis Women's Club and member Hernando Beach Yacht Club. She was Presbyterian. Survivors include her husband, Robert; two sons, Richard, Sydney, Australia, and Robert, Port Richey; two daughters, Valentia Kluge, Wichita, Kan., and Victoria Page, Boston; a sister, Virginia Kinnaman, Columbus, Ind.; a brother, Melchior Wagner, St. Louis; and 10 grandchildren including Corin Webb, Hernando Beach. Brewer & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Spring Hill.

WHITTEN, JESSE E. "JAKE," 73, of Brooksville, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. Born in Rital, he came here in the late 1950s from Trilby. He was a farmer, mechanic, heavy equipment operator and the owner/operator of Project Oil for nine years in the Spring Lake area. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the Sportsman Handicap Club of Jacksonville. He was Protestant. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sylvia; a daughter, Dianne "Dee Dee" Lilly, Lakeland; and a grandson. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville.

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CAREY, EDWARD L., 70, Tampa, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at home. He was born in Flint, Mich. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and was Methodist. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Precious Moments Club. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mildred "Millie"; a son, Craig Carey; five daughters, Ann Prusac, Beth Buell, Dona Keys, Faye Carey and Grace Jones; and nine grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Carrollwood Chapel, Tampa.

DEAN, DAVID ROGER, 32, of Brandon, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born in North Miami, he was a longtime resident of the Tampa area. He graduated in 1991 from Saint Leo College, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He received a master's degree in management from Troy State University in 1996. He was an inside sales manager for Don Electronics. Survivors include his parents, Thomas Roger and Linda Dean, Jupiter; his grandmother, Elizabeth Dean; two aunts; and two uncles. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

OLSEN, ALICE STALNAKER, 74, of Plant City, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2002) in Plant City. Born in San Antonio, Texas, she was a longtime resident of the Tampa area. She was a retired activities director for a nursing home and was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. She was also a member of the U.S.O. She was a drama teacher and the second generation graduate of Holy Names and Sacred Heart Academy. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Olsen O'Conner, Plant City, and Cynthia Holley, Avon Park; two brothers, William Stalnaker, Tampa, and Robert Stalnaker, Gulfport, Miss.; two sisters, Mary Fee and Julie Highsmith, both of Tampa; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Haught Funeral Home, Plant City.

O'KELLEY, MARIE JOSEPHINE, 85, of Riverview, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) in Brandon. Born in Milwaukee, she came to the Tampa area 18 years ago from Little Rock, Ark. She was a homemaker and was a member of Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Hargiss, Tampa; two sisters, Frances Caberello, St. Paul, Minn., and Julia Bilewicz, Medford, Wis.; and five grandchildren. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.

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HENSLEY, CORRINE ISABELL, 79, of Spanaway, Wash., formerly of New Port Richey and Elfers, died Saturday (Jan. 26, 2002) in Spanaway. Born in Clay Sink, she moved from Florida to Washington 10 years ago. Survivors include a sister, Lily Belle Rodgers, Tacoma, Wash. Oakwood Hill Funeral Chapel, Tacoma, Wash.

KOLLIGS, ROBERT L., 76, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 20 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired aircraft pilot employed by Air Research Corp. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and was Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Elinore M.; two sons, Robert G., Palm Harbor, and Kenneth G., Holiday; four daughters, Lynda S. Kolligs, Kathy A. Scott and Debbie L. Natol, all of New Port Richey, and Lori A. Magee, Tallahassee; a sister, Evelyn Brandofino, Spring Hill; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

LAMBRINOS, PETER, 81, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1978 from South River, N.J. He was a retired baggage handler employed by Railway Express Agency with 30 years of service. He was a Navy and Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Fleet Reserve, both of New Port Richey, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth "Betty." Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MARTINEZ, HELEN E., 64, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 27, 2002) at Hospice of Pasco, New Port Richey. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 12 years ago from Wappingers Falls, N.Y. She retired from Grand Union and was president of the Ladies Little League Auxiliary, both of Wappingers Falls. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Joseph, New Port Richey; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MOORE, MARGARET W., 70, of Land O'Lakes, died Thursday (Jan. 24, 2002). Blount Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Lutz-Land O'Lakes Chapel, Lutz.

MURILLO, LAURA, 86, of San Antonio, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Palm Garden in Tampa. She came here several years ago from her native Puerto Rico. She was Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Lourdes Deniz, San Antonio; and a son, Francisco Asencio, Port Richey. Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home, Dunedin.

MYERS, DELLA E., 97, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 20, 2002) at Pines Nursing Home in Canton. Born in Marinette, Wis., she came here in 1948 and moved to Canton in 2000 to be near her family. She was a member of the Coleman Senior Outreach Center. She was Protestant. Survivors include three daughters, Emma Nicholson and Donna Nicholson, both of Canton, and Della Givens Barstow, Port Richey; a son, James R. Myers Jr., Port Richey; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Lamiell Funeral Home, Canton, Ohio.

PRIDEMORE, WILLIAM PAUL, 82, of Zephyrhills, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City. Born in Gibson Station, Va., he was a 25-year winter resident from Sandusky, Ohio. He was a supervisor for Ford Motor Co. and an Army veteran of World War II. He attended Crystal Springs First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sibyl "Gene"; a daughter, Marlene "Pat" Hamm, Crystal Springs; two sons, Mark S. and Michael D., both of Sandusky; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

SURIANO, VINCENZA, 77, of Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. she came here in 1988 from New York. She was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Paul, Port Richey; a daughter, Jennifer Kowalski, Ruckersville, Va.; and four grandchildren. Preferred Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.

THOMAS, ROSE M., 77, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Philadelphia, she came here five years ago from Mays Landing, N.J. She was a parts supervisor with Omark Industries in Morristown, N.J., and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, George; two brothers, Dominic Zappa, New Port Richey, and Frank Zappa, Delran, N.J.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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Clearwater

CASSARA, MARIE A., 68, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Sunset Point Nursing Home, Clearwater. She came here in 1982 from her native Lindenhurst, N.Y. She worked 18 years as a teller for Barnett Bank in St. Petersburg. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Frank; four sons, Anthony F., North Port, Frank P., Clearwater, and Vincent J. and Joseph P., both of St. Petersburg; two brothers, Rocco Juliano, Amityville, N.Y., and James Juliano, Dix Hills, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

Largo

BEARSS, HAZEL M., 89, of Largo, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Largo Medical Center. She came here in 1972 from her native Pontiac, Ill., and had lived in Pinellas Park for about 30 years. She was a retired owner and operator of a beauty salon and a member of Good Samaritan Church in Pinellas Park. Survivors include her husband, Leland M.; a son, Gene Ehnen, Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Dolores Jesse, Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
GEDDA, ADOLPH, 86, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at home. He was born in Chicago and came here in 1974 from Homewood, Ill. He worked as a department store manager for Sears, Roebuck and Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Largo, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9643. Survivors include a nephew, Gerald Rathgeber, Ocala; and a niece, Gayle Gedda Pacelli, Arlington Heights, Ill. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
GREEN, MARGIE, 83, of Largo, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Oak Manor Nursing Home, Largo. She was born in Monroe County, W.Va., and came here from Homestead. She was a teacher and worked 25 years for the Dade County Public School System and retired in 1990. She was a member of Anona United Methodist Church, Largo, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Survivors include a son, George, Belleair; and a sister, Jennie Coiner, Largo. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
GRUNDSET, DR. KENNETH W., 84, of Largo, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg. He was born in Portland, Ore., and came here in 1959 from Brookfield, Ill. He was a dentist and practiced for 40 years in Seminole. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a life member of the American Dental Association. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jeannette; a son, Kenneth, Largo; two daughters, Barbara Murmann, Naperville, Ill., and Beverly Grundset, Largo; a brother, Harold, New Port Richey; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. National Cremation Society, Largo.
McMANUS, JEANNE B., 96, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Palm Garden of Largo. She was born in Armagh, Quebec, and came here in 1994 from Miami. She was a veteran of the Canadian Army. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include a brother, Jules Allaire, Montreal; and many nieces and nephews, including Marie J. McCasland, Clearwater. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center, Largo Chapel.
SHINTON, VIOLET M., 95, of Largo, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. She was born in New Albany, Ind., and came here in 1961 from Paducah, Ky. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Survivors include a son, Gerald L. Wise, Jeffersonville, Ind.; a stepson, Paul W. Shinton, Louisville, Ky.; a grandson; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
WESTON, ARTHUR, 81, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in Baltimore and came here in 1992 from Waldorf, Md. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of East Bay Oaks Poker Players Club, Largo, and he was an avid fisherman and bowler. Survivors include four sons, Arthur Jr., Charlottesville, Va., Michael W., Lexington Park, Md., Ronald L., Largo, and Allen J., St. Leonard, Md.; four daughters, Jerry Gayle Weston, Solomons, Md., Melinda J. Thomas, Boonsboro, Md., Loretta Ann Chancey, Largo, and Patricia Sue Weston, Inverness; 29 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a longtime companion, Loretta Stewart, Largo. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
ZIPPERER, ALICE E., 67, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Largo Medical Center. She was a Clearwater native. She was a homemaker, a Southern Baptist and a longtime member of Citizen Band Radio Club "Clwtr Mama Cat." Survivors include three sons, Richard, Germany, and Walter Jr. and William, both of Florida; a daughter, Debra Henson, St. Petersburg; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. National Cremation Society, Largo.

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Gulfport

BOYD, GLADYS N., 90, of Gulfport, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2002) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Gene Autry, Okla., she came here in 1981 from Dennison, Texas, and was Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Jerry, St. Petersburg, and Rodney, Gulfport; a sister, Callie Vincent, Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Herbert Wright, Dennison, and Neil Wright, San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

Pinellas Park

BEESE, ANNELIESE, 81, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. Born in Germany, she came here in 1997 from Dover, Del She was a former nurse's aide and a member of the German American Society of Pinellas Park. She was Lutheran. Survivors include a son, Alfred, Rainham, England. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
COMBS, DENISE IRENE, 43, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at home. Born in Philadelphia, she came here in 1986 from Savannah, Ga. She was a member of Pathways Community Church. She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and had a standard membership in the 49er Group. Survivors include two daughters, Holly Angel Rodocker, St. Petersburg, and Channel Johnson, Savannah; two sons, Jeremy Heckman, Easton, Pa., and Jamal Johnson, Savannah; two sisters, Deborah Smith, Pinellas Park, and Tina Rodocker, St. Petersburg; and five brothers, Darren Combs and Patrick Kerwood, both of Pinellas Park, David Combs, Anchorage, Alaska, Michael Kerwood, Yellville, Ark., and Michael Patrick Combs, Allentown, Pa. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Beach

WARNER, BEATRICE ANNE, 88, of St. Pete Beach, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002). Born in Chicago, she came here 50 years ago from Louisville, Ky. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Warner, St. Pete Beach, and Pamela Ierna, Tierra Verde; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

St. Petersburg

CRIDER, HAL JOEL, 72, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 29, 2002) at home. Born in Wellston, Ohio, he came here in 1953 from Virginia. He was a limousine chauffeur in Miami and, in retirement, worked part time at Publix in Miami and especially enjoyed providing tours of the store to school children. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Teets, St. Petersburg, and Kimberly Crider, Nashua, N.H., and three sons, Christopher, St. Petersburg, Craig, Kihei, Hawaii, and Curtis, Miami; and seven grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
FLYNN, NORA A., 72, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 28, 2002) at home. She was born in Bel Air, Md., and was a government clerk. Survivors include a son, Jeff, and a daughter, Tinina Flynn, both of St. Petersburg; four sisters; and three granddaughters. Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home, Dunedin.
GOLDMAN, SAMUEL T. "TIM," 89, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Menorah Manor. Born in Boston, he came here in 1998 from Venice, Fla. He was a retired supervisor for the Boston Herald. He was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Petersburg and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the DAV. He was an Army staff sergeant in World War II. Survivors include a son, Steven J., Seminole; a daughter, Sherrie Billington, Nokomis; a brother, Morris, Boynton Beach; and five grandchildren. Beth David South Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. Petersburg.
KITCH, GLORIA L., 76, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at Colonial Care Center. Born in Mitchell, Neb., she came here in 1995 from Lafayette, Ind. She was a real estate agent and also worked at Dillard's, Burdines, and JCPenney, all at Tyrone Mall in St. Petersburg. She operated a beauty salon before coming to St. Petersburg. Survivors include two sons, Laurie, Africa, and Blair, North Carolina; a daughter, Sandra Jasinauskas, St. Pete Beach; and eight grandchildren. International Mortuary Service, Pinellas Park.
MARINELLI, MICHAEL JR., 56, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at home. He came here in 1973 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a retired grounds keeper for the city of St. Petersburg and was a Catholic. Survivors include a companion of 21 years, Janice Deluco, St. Petersburg; and a sister, Mary Marinelli, Palm Harbor. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
McFADDEN, IVAN M., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at home. Born in Mount Vernon, Ind., he came here in 1973. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, serving as a command pilot in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Locally, he was co-owner and president of Majac Graphics, retiring in 1982. He was an Episcopalian and a life member of the Honorable Order of Daedalians. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jacqueline; four daughters, Kimberly McFadden, Seminole, Tracy Osborne, Lawrenceville, Ga., and Victoria Huggins and Melanie Neumann, Redington Beach; and a brother, Robert, Hilton Head, S.C.; five granddaughters; and a grandson. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
MOORE, ELEANOR M., 92, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 25, 2002) at Suncoast Manor Health Care Center. Born in Chicago, she came here in 1987 from Bradenton. She attended nursing school in Chicago and worked for various local doctors until the 1950s. She was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Merilee Hampton, St. Petersburg; a stepson, Malcolm Moore, Camarillo, Calif.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.
MOORER, MOLLIE MAE, 87, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 31, 2002) at the Laurels Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Dothan, Ala., she came here in 1962 from Birmingham, Ala. She was a member of Bethel Community Baptist Church, where she served with the Deaconess Board, the Missionary Board and the Usher Board. She also was a member of OES. Survivors include two grandchildren, Jerry W. Parker Jr., Birmingham, and Jealeathie Parker, St. Petersburg; and four great-grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
MOZOL, JEANNE L., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She came here in 1958 from her native Kenosha, Wis. She was a member of Suncoast Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha Winsor, St. Petersburg; a sister, Beverly Guerrucci, Chicago; a granddaughter, Julie Nemethy, and two grandsons, Steven Winsor and Michael Winsor, all of St. Petersburg; and three great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
NOGACKI, WILLIAM W., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He came here in 1984 from his native Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was a retired equipment operator for Speer Carbon. He was a member of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 1465 in Niagara Falls, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10094 in Largo and Knights of Columbus Council 4092 and Elks Lodge 2519 in Seminole. Survivors include a brother, John M., Clearwater; and a sister, Helen Corieri, Pompano Beach. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
NORBERG, SANDRA SUE, 61, of New Port Richey, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 30, 2002) at home. Born in Riverside, Calif., she moved to New Port Richey three years ago from St. Petersburg. She was a Navy veteran, serving as a chief petty officer. Survivors include her husband, Steve; a son, Larry Dunbar, Malaysia; and a daughter, Debbi Dunbar, Weehawken, N.J. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.
STETSON, WILLIAM NORTON, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2002) at the Laurels Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He came here in 1967 from his native Chicago. He was a retired accountant of 35 years in Chicago. Survivors include a son, Robert M. Sr., Mars Hill, N.C.; a sister, Mable Wuchetech, Chicago; a grandson, Robert M. Stetson Jr., Austin, Texas; and a granddaughter, Annie M. Schruckmayr, Asheville, N.C. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

REGISTER, JUSTIN C., 94, of Seminole, died Friday (Feb. 1, 2002) at Edward White Hospital, St. Petersburg. Born in Kingston Springs, Tenn., he came here in 1972 from Nashville. He was an accountant for United Methodist Publishing Co. and a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a sister, Ruby Mae Grant, Nashville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.