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Clearwater

• BATCHELDER, WILLIAM L. SR., 75, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 8, 2002) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Laconia, N.H., and came here in 1983 from New Hampshire. He worked as a Navy analyst and retired from the Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Alturas, United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Phyllis; two sons, William Jr., Clearwater, and Donald, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two daughters, Candace Briggs, Williston, Vt., and Cynthia Smith, Nashua, N.H.; a brother, Victor, Rio Rancho, N.M., a sister, Sally Mudge, Keene, N.H.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.
• BUCKLEY, EDNA B., 79, of Clearwater, formerly of Largo, died Tuesday (April 30, 2002) at Royal Palm Assisted Living Facility, Clearwater. She was born in Binghamton, N.Y., came to Largo in 1978 from Kentucky and moved in 1990 to Clearwater. She retired as secretary in the Lexington, Ky., public school system. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Clearwater. She was an avid bridge player and volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Survivors include a son, Lawrence, Henderson, Nev.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
• EASTMAN, MAE IRENE, 79, a winter resident of Clearwater, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at home in Clearwater. She came here annually since 1977 from her native Grand Island, N.Y. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Schlegel, Grand Island, Mary Donner, Little Valley, N.Y., and Linda Eastman, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; a son, Earl Jr., Grand Island, N.Y.; a sister, Betty Benton, Clearwater; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. International Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.
• ETZI, NICHOLAS, 80, of Clearwater, died Friday (April 19, 2002) at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pa., and came here in 1986. He owned a restaurant in Pittsburgh for 40 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. He played the accordion at many local events. Survivors include his wife, Martha; three daughters, Clara Etzi, Martha Fagan and Janet Berger; a son, Mark; a sister, Rose Reaoch; a brother, Amos; and six grandchildren. M. Musmanno Funeral Home, McKees Rocks, Pa.
• GERVAN, JEAN EWEN, 86, of Clearwater, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) at home. She was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and came here in 1977 from Montreal. She was a homemaker and Protestant. Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne G. Macoy, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two grandchildren, Ian Macoy, Leesburg, Va., and David Macoy, Fairfield, Conn.; and two great-grandchildren. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
• LOMONACO, JOSEPH GIOVANNI, infant son of Angelo and Shari Lynn Jones Lomonaco, of Holiday and formerly of Clearwater and Palm Harbor, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. Other survivors include his maternal grandparents, Shari and Dr. Terry Jones, Holiday; his paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Angelo and Mary Lomonaco, Clearwater; his paternal grandmother, Delores Lomonaco, Bensalem, Pa.; his paternal great-grandmother, Delores Knorr, Croydon, Pa.; his maternal great-grandparents, Donna and Lewis Jones, Elwood, Ind., and James and Sally Beckley, Inverness; and his maternal great-great-grandmother, Grayce Cobel, Louisville, Ky. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.
• MURPHY, WILLIAM L. JR., 81, of Clearwater, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Portland, Maine, and came here in 1960 from Arizona. He worked as a department head for a pollution control company and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid fisherman, traveler and reader. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Amy G. Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home, Dunedin.
• RICH, MARY "MAY," 103, of Clearwater, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at Sylvan Health Center, Clearwater. She came here in 1977 from her native New York City. She was a homemaker and worked as a telephone operator in New York. She was Catholic. Survivors include a son, George A.; three grandchildren, John Rich, St. Petersburg, Barbara Daley, Fort Worth, Texas, and Sandra Solarek, Colorado Springs, Co.; and four great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
• SONNENBERG, GUY WILLIAM, 41, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Clearwater, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 24, 2002. He was born in Chadron, Neb., came here in 1972 from Alliance, Neb., where he was a counselor at the Boys Ranch and a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a Marine Corps veteran and an honor graduate in his unit at Camp LeJeune, N.C. He was a Junior Golden Gloves state champion in Nebraska and South Dakota and a light heavyweight and heavyweight champion for the Fleet Marines in the South Pacific. He was a light heavyweight champion for the state of Florida. Survivors include his mother, Ellen M. Moss, Westminster, Colo.; his father and stepmother, Jack and Sandra Sonnenberg, Clearwater; two sisters, Sharon Sarkisian, Seminole, and Toni Girard, Alliance; and a brother, Mark W., Largo. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Largo Chapel.
• STUART, JAMES ALLEN, 57, of Clearwater, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at the home of his mother in Clearwater under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y. He graduated from Tampa University with a degree in psychology. He served eight years of active duty with the Air Force and moved to Pinellas Park in 1964 from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa. He worked as a registered nurse at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines and for 15 years at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a son, Michael James Stuart, Clearwater; his mother, Hazel M. Stuart, Clearwater; two sisters, Christine Stuart, Clearwater, and Kathleen Stuart, Hartford, Vt.; and three brothers, John, Clearwater, Gary, Freehold, N.J., and Glenn, Brick, N.J. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Dunedin

• CARROLL, JAMES E., 85, of Dunedin, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) at Manor Care Dunedin nursing home. He was born in Magnolia, Md., and came here in 1978 from Mount Prospect, Ill. He was director of purchasing and worked 16 years with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon. He was a veteran of World War II and Protestant. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Thelma; a daughter, Diana Gotsch, Dunedin; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home, Dunedin.
• ESPENHAIN, DONALD "DINO," 81, of Dunedin, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Portland, Ore., and came here in 1946 from Rockford, Ill. He owned and operated Dino's Marine Mill, Largo, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Alyce. National Cremation Society, Largo.
• O'CONNELL, JOSEPH V., 83, of Dunedin, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in West Chester, Pa., and came here in 1984 from Media, Pa. He worked as a management analyst for the Navy in Philadelphia. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Clearwater, where he was an usher. He was a member of JFK Council Knights of Columbus, Dunedin, and Men of Malvern (Pa.) Retreat Group. Survivors include his wife, Martha; a stepdaughter, Isabel Ringelspaugh, Palm Harbor; and three grandchildren, Kristina, Jessica and David Ringelspaugh. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
• WALLACE, JOHN GEORGE, 83, a winter resident of Dunedin, died Tuesday (April 23, 2002) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Tampa, grew up in Vineland, N.J., and returned to this area annually since 1988 from Annapolis, Md. He retired from the Navy in 1963 with the rank of captain and was a veteran of World War II. His medals include the Navy Cross. After the war he worked in the Navy Department as a ship engineering executive. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1941. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Dunedin. Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Jeanne; a daughter, Marjorie Wallace-Chisholm, Fairfax, Va.; two sons, Michael, Fairfax, and John Jr., Annapolis; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.

Indian Shores

• HALL, EDWARD J., 94, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Indian Shores, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at University Park Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and retired from Ace Hardware in Monticello, Ind. Survivors include a son, Donald K., Dowagiac, Mich.; a brother, George, San Diego; and two daughters, Beverly Oman and Rosemary Hall, both of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Northeast Indiana Cremation Society, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Largo

• BARNES, GORDON C., 68, of Largo, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at home. He was born in Neptune, N.J., and came here in 1980 from Asbury Park, N.J., where he worked in the parts department of Park Chevrolet for 20 years. Locally, he was a mechanic for 10 years and a driver for the Pinellas Association for Retarded Children in St. Petersburg. He was a member of the Park Citadel Corps of the Salvation Army. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Debbie Van Koppen, Neptune City, N.J., and Donna Nichols; a son, Gordon Chuck Barnes, Florida; three brothers, Stanley and Roy of Virginia, and Gilbert, California; and five grandchildren. Ely Funeral Home, Neptune, N.J.
• DUMOND, EMMA C., 92, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 18, 2002) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Arena, N.Y., and came here in the late 1980s from Margaretville, N.Y. She was a retired nurse and worked at the Homer Folks Hospital, Oneonta, N.Y. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Oneonta. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia McLean, Largo; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville, N.Y.
• HAMMOCK, IVY C., 85, of Largo, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here in 1925 from her native Keene, Ill. She was an educator for more than 35 years and retired as director of elementary schools for Pinellas County. She graduated from University of Florida and received a master's degree in education from Duke University. She taught at and was principal of Belleair Elementary School and was a math teacher at Clearwater Junior High School. She was principal of Skycrest Elementary School. She was a former county director of elementary curriculum and compensatory education. Memberships include National and Florida Education associations, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Pinellas County Principals and Supervisors associations, Association for Childhood Education, International Reading Association and Department of Elementary Kindergarten-Nursery Education. She was a past treasurer of Classroom Teachers Association. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, lifetime member of Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers and member of the board of Mental Health Association of Pinellas County. She was a member of Anona United Methodist Church of Largo, where she was secretary of the Trustees, chairman of the preschool committee, youth choir director, a Sunday school teacher, member of the sanctuary choir and chairman of the music committee and member of the historical committee. She was a former officer of Pilot Club of Clearwater and charter member of Girls Club of Pinellas County. Survivors include a sister, Marie C. Glass, Baton Rouge, La.; two nephews, Thad Glass, San Raphael, Calif., and Alan Hammock, Largo; and two nieces, Rozy Condrey, Baton Rouge, and Susan Weick, Destrehan, La. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
• MUTCHLER, HARRY E. JR., 88, of Largo, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. He was born in Shamokin, Pa., and came here in 2000 from Lecanto. He retired as a supervisor for a machine shop. He was an Evangelical Methodist and a 70-year member of the Odd Fellows. He enjoyed wood carving. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Margaret; a son, Edward Joseph, Euless, Texas; three grandchildren, Terry, Jeffrey and Joseph Mutchler, all of Texas; and four great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Oldsmar

• DeVAULT, JULIA SUE, 65, of Oldsmar, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in Fairmont, W.Va., and came here in 2000 from Libertyville, Ill. She worked as a receptionist at a bank. She was a member of Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor, the Women's Bible Study group and the Garden Club of Palm Harbor. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Larry; a son, Robert, Oldsmar; three daughters, Adonica DeVault, Portland, Ore., Juliana Heidlaff, Carpinteria, Calif., and Charlotte May, Waukegan, Ill.; a sister, Doris Moran, Fairmont; and six grandchildren. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

Palm Harbor

• ANDERSON, ROY O., 89, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. He came here in 1979 from his native Chicago, where he worked as a railroad carman. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 10093, Safety Harbor. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Evelyn Anderson; a sister, Nancy Frigo, Oak Forest, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
• JANULIS, ISABELLE J., 89, of Palm Harbor, formerly of New Port Richey, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. She was born in Boston, came to New Port Richey in 1975 from Bedford, Mass., and moved here in 1977. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Palm Harbor. Survivors include her husband, Adolph A. Janulis, and a daughter, Isabelle G. Wilson, New Port Richey. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
• WILLIS, OPAL LOUISE, 79, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. She was born in Dana, Ind., and came here in 1984 from Indianapolis, where she worked as an inspector for Indiana Gear Works. She was a member of Emmanuel Community Church American Baptist, Palm Harbor. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Batey, Lakeland; and a sister, Dorothy Dotlich, Indianapolis. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Safety Harbor

• DURIE, BRUCE H., 52, of Safety Harbor, died Tuesday (April 30, 2002) at home. He was born in Miami Beach and came here in 1989 from Miami Springs. He worked as a telecommunication analyst for AT&T. He was a military veteran. He was a member of Harborside Christian Church, Safety Harbor, Civil Air Patrol and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Survivors include his wife, Karen; three daughters, Terra, Stephanie and Ashley Durie, all of Safety Harbor; two brothers, Ron, Bejing, China, and Jay, Orlando; and a sister, Joan Durie, Safety Harbor. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
• CHRISTENSON, RICHARD M., 78, of Safety Harbor, formerly of Madeira Beach, died Thursday (April 25, 2002) in Tampa. He was born in Kane, Pa., and came here in 1977 from Pennsylvania. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked for the CIA in Turkey, Germany and Washington, D.C. He taught Russian and political science at Valley Forge Military Junior College, Wayne, Pa. He owned and operated the Book Nook in Madeira Beach for 23 years. He was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Safety Harbor. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth, a son, Richard, and two granddaughters, Beth and Katie Heisel. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.
• COCKERHAM, GORETHA N., 58, of Safety Harbor, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in Pahokee and came here in 1964 from Miami. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at Regency Oaks Nursing Center, Clearwater. She was a member and lay minister of Emanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church, Apostolic Faith, Safety Harbor. Survivors include her husband, Earl R.; a son, Ray Jr., Clearwater; two daughters, Alberta Cockerham, Clearwater, and Karen Cockerham, Safety Harbor; three brothers, Hosea Neal, Nocatee, Magglee Neal, Crystal River, and Rufus John Brown, Oldsmar; four sisters, Ester Morris, Keystone, Riley Hill, Clearwater, Sally Pasco, Oldsmar, and Georgia Alberta Clark, Safety Harbor; and five grandchildren. Young's Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Tarpon Springs

• TOMLINSON, FLORENCE E., 96, of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) at Integrated Health Services of Tarpon Springs. She came here in 1947 from her native Toronto and was a pianist and teacher. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs and the church choir, sang in several musical groups, was an avid ballroom dancer and a supportor of Sheriffs Boys Ranch. Survivors include two daughters, June Dobies, Tarpon Springs, and Helen Oliver, Winter Haven; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

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Indian Shores

• HALL, EDWARD J., 94, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Indian Shores, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at University Park Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and retired from Ace Hardware in Monticello, Ind. Survivors include a son, Donald K., Dowagiac, Mich.; a brother, George, San Diego; and two daughters, Beverly Oman and Rosemary Hall, both of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Northeast Indiana Cremation Society, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Madeira Beach

• JEANNOTTE, GEORGE, 85, of Madeira Beach, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at home under care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Lowell, Mass., he came here in 1981 from North Haven, Conn. He received a law degree from George Washington University and was an estate agent for the federal government and a senior trust officer for Union Trust Bank in Connecticut. He served on the Board of Adjustment for the city of Madeira Beach for nine years. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, serving in England and France as an interpreter. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gladys; a son, David, Clearwater; three daughters, Marie Crouch, Richmond, Va., Peggy Eagan, West Haven, Conn., and Susan Colberg, Meriden, Conn.; a brother, Paul, Palmetto; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial Society, Largo.

Redington Shores

• HEDGES, EVANS LEROY, 68, of Redington Shores, died Saturday (April 27, 2002) in Shepherdstown, W.Va. He was born in Baltimore. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a licensed charter boat captain in Treasure Island and the last five years he was a licensed massage therapist at Medical Management in St. Petersburg and Sculptured Bodies Fitness Center in Redington Shores. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Foss, Shepherdstown, and Donna Lee D'Antonuono, Bailey, Colo.; a sister, Jacqueline Schuster, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Melvin T. Strider, Colonial Funeral Homes, Charles Town, W.Va.

Seminole

• VOSS, PATRICIA LYNN, 47, of Seminole, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville. She came here in 1972 from her native Memphis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks in Largo and a secretary at Colonial Penn Insurance Co. in Tampa. Survivors include her husband of eight years, Blaine; her parents, Robert and Jewel Griffin, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and two brothers, Jim, Murfreesboro, and Bob, Charlotte, N.C. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.

St. Pete Beach

• BAUR, GEORGE, 84, of St. Pete Beach, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at home under hospice care. Born in Chicago, he came here in 1969 from Oak Lawn, Ill. He was a member of Pasadena Community Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Bernice; a brother, James Baur, Orland Park, Ill. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

• BENNETT, HARRY O., 95, of Muncie, Ind., and St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 22, 2002) at Westminster Village in Muncie. He was born in Delaware County, Ind. He was an engineer for Surface Combustion Co. in Toledo, Ohio, retiring in 1965. He enjoyed travel, golf, fishing and farming. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Mary Ellen; a stepdaughter, Barbara Hubbard; two stepsons, Robert Doyle and John Doyle; a sister, Helen Pool; eight nieces; and a nephew. Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson, Ind.
• CONPROPST, PHYLLIS J., 76, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Huntingdon, Pa., she came here 19 years ago from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She was a registered nurse at Bon Secours Maria Manor. She was a member of Church of the Brethren. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Johnson, St. Petersburg and Audrey Schwalm, Hegins, Pa.; a sister, Lois Lehnert, St. Petersburg; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• GROSVENOR, RICHARD D., 69, of Nashville, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 27, 2002). He was born in Mondale, Pa., and lived in St. Petersburg for 34 years before he moved to Nashville two years ago. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Lakeshore Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Gail, LaVergne, Tenn.; a daughter, Debra Christman, and two grandsons, Tommy and Brad, all of Antioch, Tenn. Hamilton Hills Funeral Home, Antioch, Tenn.
• JOHNSON, MINNIE K. HILL, 94, of Princeton, Minn., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at the Milaca Elim Home, Princeton. She was born in Hampton, Iowa, and lived here for 60 years. She was a restaurant server in Minnesota, California and Florida. She enjoyed sewing and was a volunteer at a charity thrift store. Survivors include two sisters, Jennie Baas, Milaca, Minn., and Emily Baas, Minnesota. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• JONES, ROBERT "BOBBY," 77, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center. A native of Uniontown, Pa., he came here a year ago from Indianapolis. He worked in Chicago as a security guard and was a fleet service technician for Trans World Airlines at O'Hare Airport for 22 years, retiring in 1984. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Pastor Eula Mae; a daughter, Deborah Lewis, St. Petersburg; a son, Gilbert Jones, Monee, Ill.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
• KNELL, DOROTHY J., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 30, 2002) Mariner Health of Belleair. Born in Cleveland, she came here in 1968 from Atlanta. She owned the Mountaineer Motel and Mobile Home Park in Largo. She was Protestant and was a member of the Lady Elks and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Donald; a son, Dennis F. Knell, Bradenton; two grandsons, David F. Knell and Deayne Knell; and two great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
• LABICKI, RICHARD M., 69, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 22, 2002) at home. He was a Marine Corps sergeant. He was a 100% perfect secretary and charter member of the Lions Club in Lemont, Ill. He was a volunteer firefighter for the fire department in Lemont and was the assistant chief of the Lockport (Ill.) Fire Department. He worked for the St. Petersburg post office. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Texas; five stepchildren; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.
• LeCUREUX, MIRIAM W., 84, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 28, 2002) at the Health and Rehabilitation Centre at Dolphins' View. She came here in 1955 from her native Fleetwood, Pa., and was a cafeteria worker in public schools. She was a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Survivors include a son, William Conrad LeCureux, and a daughter, Doris Salkeld, both of St. Petersburg; and two sisters, Florence Myers, Fleetwood, and Myrle Moyer, Topton, Pa. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
• McDEVITT, KEVIN X., 45, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 25, 2002) at St. Anthony's Hospital. He came here in 1970 from Wantaugh, N.Y. He was a self-employed painter. He was Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Ryan, Pinellas Park, Shaun Thomas, St. Petersburg, and Patrick Alexander, Georgia; his mother, Muriel Garrett, St. Petersburg; and a brother, James, Largo. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
• MEDINA, IRVING, 42, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 26, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1991 from Camden, N.J. He served in the Army and was Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Irving Medina Jr. and Irving Medina III, both of Camden, N.J., and Jullian A. Martinez, St. Petersburg; his mother, Felicita Causcut Beauchamp, Puerto Rico; four brothers, Charles Medina, New York City, Dennis, Puerto Rico, and Efrian and David, both of New Jersey; five sisters, Eva Medina, New Jersey, Yasmin Medina, Miami, Rebecca Medina, California, Maria Medina Nunez, New York City, and Milagros Medina, Puerto Rico. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
• MOORE, DONNA JEAN, 57, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 22, 2002) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Detroit, she came here in 1987 from Westland, Mich. She was a legal secretary for Mortgage Investors in St. Petersburg and a volunteer at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Gary M.; a daughter, Jennifer Dewhurst, Toledo, Ohio; three sons, Jeffrey A. and Christopher D., both of St. Petersburg, and Erik W., Toledo; a stepdaughter, Kelly Smith, Dundee, Mich.; a stepson, Gregory Moore, Milan, Mich.; and 16 grandchildren. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
• NADEAU, BROTHER PHILIPPE, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at the Missionaries of Africa residence. Born in Lake Megantic, Quebec, he came here in 1982 from Washington, D.C. He was a brother for the Missionaries of Africa Order for more than 65 years. Survivors include a nephew, Claude Rochon, Bourcherville, Quebec; and a niece, Celine Toussaint, Laval, Quebec. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
• WASHINGTON, TOMMIE LEE, 48, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 29, 2002) at South Heritage Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in St. Petersburg, he was a self-employed maintenance worker and painter. He was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Tommy Jr. and Demond, a daughter, Katarrah Washington, his mother, Robbie Walton, and a brother, Steven, all of St. Petersburg; three sisters, Helen Simpkins, Washington, D.C., and Eloise Walton and Carlia Washington, both of St. Petersburg; and three grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
 





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