St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

HANSEN, ANNA, 87, of Crystal River, formerly of Ocala, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Cypress Cove Care Center of Crystal River. Born in Beech Creek, Pa., she moved to Ocala in 1979, and then came here in 1999. She was a member of Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramy, Pa. Survivors include a son, Carl, Crystal River; a daughter, Ruth Holmes, Santa Fe, N.M.; two brothers, Thomas Lipnicky, State College, Pa., and John Bulka, Warren, Mich.; three sisters, Helen Schaetzl, Silver Springs Shores, Julia Code, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and Mary Larsen, Newark, N.J.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

HARRIS, KENNETH R., 66, of Crystal River, formerly of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Clearwater, he came here in 1973 from Largo. He was a union carpenter, an Air Force veteran of the Korean war, a member of Moose Club, and Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; a son, Kenneth Jr., St. Petersburg; two daughters, Cynthia Williams, Homosassa, and Terry Harris, Crystal River; two brothers, William, Homosassa, and James, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Laura Walker, Hudson, and Martha Cooper, Lake City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes and Crematory, Homosassa.

JANNAZZO, SOPHIE, 80, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) in Inverness. Born in New York, she came here 20 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. She was a homemaker, Russian Orthodox, active in community functions, and a member of the bowling league at Beverly Hills Bowling. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Crotta, Jackson, N.J., and Lorraine Morelli, Old Bridge, N.J.; two sisters, Nettie Abele, Beverly Hills, and Olga Mandziak, Bronx, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

MADDEN, MILDRED VIRGINIA, 84, of Beverly Hills, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in Dowling Park. Born in Philadelphia, she came here in 1994 from Sharon Hill, Pa. She was a homemaker and member of Shepherd Way Baptist Church, Lecanto. Survivors include two sons, Walter, Beverly Hills, and Robert; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

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ASSINI, VINCENT A., 83, of Holiday, formerly of Hernando Beach, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Watervielt, N.Y., he moved to Hernando Beach in 1990 from Clearwater, and then to Holiday two years ago. He was a retired building contractor for Allstate Homes, Tampa, and Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Vincent P., New Port Richey, and Charles, Apopka; two daughters, Pamela Suplicki, Spring Hill, and Patricia Wilson, Holiday; two brothers, William, Lathan, N.Y., and Joseph, Watervielt; three sisters, Barbara Tazbir, Watervielt, Ann Mooney, Newtonville, N.Y., and Lillian Squadere, Lathan; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

BEARDSLEY, PEGGY L., 54, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Dec. 27, 2003) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. She came here two years ago from her native, Lapeer, Mich. She was a homemaker and Christian. Survivors include a son, Jerry, Lapeer; a daughter, Michelle Schuyler, Spring Hill; her mother, Maxine Putnam, Mayville, Mich.; four sisters, Nancy Rackner, Lapeer, Jean Harmon, Pomona Park, Rosemary, Michigan, and Virginia; and three grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

HUBER, ROBERT H., 82, of Spring Hill, formerly of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 21/2 years ago from Tampa. He was a retired manufacturing representative for Westinghouse and a member of Temple Beth David. Survivors include his wife, Miriam; a son, Steven, Spring Hill; three daughters, Judyth Saunders, Toronto, Canada, Roberta Huber, Ijamsville, Md., and Arlene Goniprow, Danvers, Mass.; and seven grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill.

MAREK, STELLA, 75, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home. Born in Niles, Ohio, she came here in 1969 from Sharon, Pa., and was a retired supervisor. Survivors include her daughter, Kim Heap, Brooksville; a sister, Olga Musick, Warren, Ohio; and a grandchild. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

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ATTERBERRY, HARRY McALPHINE, 83, of Tampa, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Town & Country Hospital. Born in Eunice, La., he moved to the Tampa area in 1965 from Metairie, La. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the 156th Infantry and the Louisiana National Guard. He was a first lieutenant in Company A 12th infantry. He was also part of the invasion force to land at Normandy Beach on D-Day and was awarded the bronze star for bravery in 1944. He was a member of the Catholic Church of the Incarnation. He was on the Hillsborough/Tampa Knighthood Degree, and was named Knight of the Year for the 8612 Council. He was a fourth-degree Knight and member of American Legion Post 152. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Huff, Tallahassee, and Brenda Atterberry, Tampa; a brother, W.T. Atterberry, West Monroe, La.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, West Chapel, Tampa.

COLVIN, CAROL A., 47, of Holiday, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at her home. Born in Dearborn, Mich., she moved to the Tampa area in 1985. She was a U.S. Army veteran and a registered nurse. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs. Survivors include her husband, Rodney L. Colvin Sr., Holiday; three sons, Steven, Seattle, Rodney Jr., Holiday, and John, Hudson; two daughters, Tiffany Colvin, Holiday, and Adrianna Watt, Tampa; her parents, Robert and Audrey Wooden, Holiday; and a brother, Robert Wooden, Tampa. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.

MARTIN, LILLIAN MARIE, 79, of Brandon, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003). She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Thomas White Martin III and Tommy Salisbury. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

MOODESPAUGH, CHARLES, 64, of Tampa, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003). Born in Sunberg, Ohio, he moved to the Tampa area in 1984. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Moodespaugh; three sons, R. Dwayne, Paul and Brian; a daughter, Chris Butley; a sister, Linda Browning; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

NIX, EDNA MARIE, 71, of Riverview, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Brandon Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Jake Nix, Riverview; three sons, Glen Muus, Riverview, Micheal Nix, Riverview, Kenneth Nix, Riverview; a brother, Claude Sandage, Riverview; and her sister, Cheryl D. Gilbert, Riverview. Stowers Funeral Home, Riverview.

SPRINGSTON, ORLEN EUGENE "GENE," 85, Tampa, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) He was a resident of the area for 45 years. He was a U.S. Army corporal who was awarded the Purple Heart during World War II and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Frances (Vera) Springston; two daughters, Bonnie DeNegre and Connie Strohaker; two brothers, Robert and Herbert; a sister, Kathleen Rust; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

VANNES, ANTOINETTE "TONI" MOTIFF, 64, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at home. She was a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin., and resident of Tampa since 1994. She was a graduate of Bellin College of Nursing, Class of 1959, in Green Bayand graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Nursing. Prior to her retirement from the nursing profession in 1993, she was the Assistant Director of Nursing at Fairfax Nursing Center, Fairfax, Virginia. She was the past president of the Carrollwood Area Women's Club, an active member of FACTors, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center support group, and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Clayton Lee; four daughters, Victoria Vannes, Robin Vannes-Keaton, Amy Tuschen and Heather Wittman; two brothers, George Motiff, Jr. and Jan Motiff; and eight grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Carrollwood Chapel, Tampa.

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ALFANO, MARY JANE, 75, of Bayonet Point, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. She came here in 1984 from her native Buffalo, N.Y. She was a registered nurse, homemaker, active in the formation of Hernando-Pasco Hospice, and Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Guy; three daughters, Susan Cotronei, Scarsdale, N.Y., Donna Littleton, Callawassie Island, S.C., and Amy Davis, Cumming, Ga.; a son, David, Tampa; a brother, Victor Hood, and a sister, Helen Dolatowski, both of Lancaster, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren. Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey.

ALMOND, PHILIP C., 79, of Zephyrhills, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) in Zephyrhills. Born in Russellville, Ark., he came here eight years ago from Conroe, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in California. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving under General George S. Patton. He later served at Heargbreak Ridge in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post 8154 and was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Alice; three daughters, Eileen Pregeant, Spring, Texas, Nancy H. Almond, Zephyrhills, and Glenda Sue Almond, Conroe, Texas; a son, Gerald Newton, St. Petersburg; a sister, Betty Vest, Azusa, Calif.; two sisters, Glendene and Hazel; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

BLOCHER, CHARLES E., of Jacksonville, formerly of Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Orange Park Medical Center. Born in Meyersdale, Pa., he came to Florida in 1972 from Confluence, Pa. He was an elementary school principal for Turkeyfoot Valley School District. He was an Army veteran of World War II and member VFW and American Legion. He was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church of Port Richey. Survivors include a son, Harold R., Jacksonville; a daughter, Ida Mae Reckner, Confluence; several nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Bell Funeral Home, Hudson.

BOOMER, BERNARD T., 77, of Hudson, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in Hudson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1987 from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired New York City Police Officer, an Army/Air Force veteran, and Catholic. He was a member of 10-13 Association, American Legion, and VFW. Survivors include his wife, Garnet; two sons, John Anderson, Jackson, N.J., and Robert Anderson, West Babylon, N.Y.; two daughters, Lynn Greene, Bayonet Point, and Elaine McFadden, West Babylon; a brother, James, Queens, N.Y.; a sister, Laurie Hunter, McLean, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hudson.

DIAMOND, PATRICIA A., 46, of New Port Richey, formerly of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at home. She was a volunteer at Cypress Elementary School, New Port Richey, and PAR of Pasco. She was a Southern Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Nick; and a daughter, Elizabeth Phillips, New Port Richey; and three grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

COLVIN, CAROL A., 47, of Holiday, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home. Born in Dearborn, Mich., she came here in 1985 from Tampa. She was a registered nurse, an Army veteran, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs. Survivors include her husband, Rodney; three sons, Steven Sineveck, Seattle, Rodney Colvin Jr., Holiday, and John Colvin, Hudson; two daughters, Tiffany Colvin, Holiday, and Adrianna Watt, Tampa; her parents, Robert and Audrey Wooden, Holiday; and a brother, Robert Wooden, Tampa. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Springs.

HOEF, WILLIAM A., 82, of Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Bear Creek Nursing Center, Hudson. Born in Highland Park, Mich., he came here nine years ago from Rockport, Mass. He worked for General Motors in Research and Development, involved in designing the first turbine engines, and was instrumental on NASA First Man Space Capsule, and Director and Designer for Edward Weck Medical Instruments. He was an avid pilot and a member of a hydroplane racing team for Garwood. Survivors include a wife, Hazel; two sons, Christopher, Marco Island, and Brian, San Francisco; three daughters, Mary Hall, Camden, Maine, Francis Bouchard, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Dawn Hoef, San Franciso; and six grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hudson.

MILLER, WALTER LAMAR, 77, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Milwaukee, he came here e from Millersville, Md. He was a lineman for an electric company and an Army veteran. Survivors include a son, Daniel, Hudson; a daughter, Susan Oyster, Chesapeake, Md.; a brother, Robert, and a sister, Mary Dochstader, both of Tampa; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

MODLIN, NANCY JO, 58, of Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. She came here 10 years ago from her native New Castle, Ind. She was employed by Seaway Plastics and was Protestant. Survivors include her husband, Jean; a stepson, Rob Modlin, and a stepdaughter, Rhonda Bennett, both of New Castle; a brother, Bob Billings, Indianapolis; two sisters, Pat Reuter, New Castle, and Theresa Mason, Chicago; and four step-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

SIZEMORE, EDITH, 84, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) in Port Richey. Born in Laural County, Ky., she came here in 1955 from Oregon. She was a homemaker and member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hudson.

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PUCKETT, DAVID, 75, of Belleair Beach, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in New York City, he came here 10 years ago from Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. He was a retired advertising account executive and a World War II Navy veteran. He was Jewish. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Pickett; a daughter, Jane Buford, Port Washington, N.Y.; a son, Neil Pickett, Indianapolis; and four grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Clearwater

ARMSTRONG, CLYDE H., 95, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He came here in 1969 from his native Pittsburgh. He was plant manager for Gulf Oil Corp. and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Union Street United Methodist Church, Clearwater, the Masonic Lodge, Pittsburgh, and Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa. Survivors include a sister, Mildred R. Armstrong, Pittsburgh. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
CHARAMOND, MARCELLE YVONNE, 94, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Advance Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. She was born in France and came here in 1959 from Chicago. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Claude, Greenville, S.C.; a grandson, Robert Claude Charamond, Gainesville, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
FULLER, BURTON G., 77, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home. He was born in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and came here in 1972 from Phoenix, N.Y. He worked as a heavy-equipment mechanic for Golden Triangle. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Elks Lodge 2159 and American Legion Post 7, both in Clearwater. He loved dancing, playing cards and music, especially Mario Lanza. Survivors include two daughters, Robin Elder, Largo, and Faith Pitcher, Fulton, N.Y.; two sons, Nicholas, Fulton, and Timothy, Central Square, N.Y.; his mother, Nina Welch, Fulton; a sister, Barbara Reed, Fulton; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center, Largo Chapel.
GARRETT, JAMES, 74, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in New York City and came here in 1977 from Babylon, N.Y. He was an engineer and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lillian; four daughters, Nancy Paulson, Westend, N.C., Eileen Debein, Clearwater, and Jean Garrett and Barbara Colella, both of St. Petersburg; a sister, Joan Schmid, Hilton Head, S.C.; and five grandsons. National Cremation Society, Largo.
HARWOOD, JOHN J., 80, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in Somerville, Mass., and came here in 1988 from Minneapolis. He retired after more than 19 years of Navy service and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He later worked for Minnegasco in Minneapolis. He was a Mason and a volunteer for the Clearwater Police Department. Survivors include a daughter, Alexis Ferreira, Clearwater; a sister, Mary Murphy, Largo; and a granddaughter, Ronnie Harwood, Clearwater. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
HOFFMAN, GLEN E., 81, of Clearwater, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Milwaukee, and came here in 1969 from France. He was a retired chief warrant officer with 30 years of service in the Air Force. He served as a pilot during World War II and the Korean War and was a member of the 27th Fighter Bomber Group Association. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Delores Ann; a son, Glen A., Warrensburg, Mo.; three daughters, Susan Stinson, St. Petersburg, Nancy Truluck, Bradenton, and Lynn Jones, Indian Rocks Beach; a son, Michael Hoffman, Largo; a sister, Carol Bertelson, Edina, Minn.; and eight grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
RYAN, RICHARD "DICK," 75, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in East Orange, N.J., and came here in 1961 from Toms River, N.J. He owned and operated Dick Ryan Painting and Decorating for five years. he was a Navy veteran of World War II and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Jean M.; a brother, Charles, New Jersey; and three grandchildren. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

Largo

BEREMAN, RONALD E. "RON," 83, of Largo, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at home. He was born in Indianapolis and came here in 2001 from Fort Myers. He was a retired Army Air Forces major and veteran of World War II. He was an air traffic controller for more than 30 years, and retired as tower chief at Hilo International Airport, Hawaii. He received Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with oak leaf clusters. He was a member of the 486th Bomber Group and the 43D Pilot Group, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Largo. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Frances; three sons, Ronald E II, Boynton Beach, Ernest L., Ponca City, Okla, and Richard L., Huffman, Texas; two daughters, Shelley L. Bereman-Benevides, Hilo, Hawaii, and Pamela L. Norris, Kenneth City; a sister, Lenos Perry, Cloverdale, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Largo Chapel.
BOELK, VIOLA C., 100, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at The Barrington, Largo. She was born in Milwaukee and came here in 1965 from Oconomowoc, Wis. She was a homemaker and attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include a son, Bob, Andrews, N.C.; a daughter, Betty Ruth Schmidt, Largo; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
PERRUS, CONSTANTINE J. "GUS," 87, of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Connellsville, Pa., and came here in 1997 from Ocean View, Del. He worked in marble construction and was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Clearwater. He served in the Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war in North Africa. He was a life member of VFW Post 7234, Ocean View. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Bessie; two sons, Dean Charles, St. Petersburg, and Angelo L., Green Bay, Wis.; three brothers, Photy J., Ocean View, and Harry J. and Chris J., both of Silver Spring, Md; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
SHELTON, ALICE, 85, of Largo, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. She came here in 1920 from her native Macon, Ga. She worked several years growing flowers for Shoecraft Nursery and was Protestant. Survivors include a daughter, Donna J. Easter, Largo; a sister, Betty Brand, St. Petersburg; a brother, Robert Lanier, Pinellas Park; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.

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Kenneth City

McCOMMIE, LEROY S., 84, of Winslow, Maine, a winter resident of Kenneth City, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at home in Kenneth City. He was born in Waterville, Maine. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a retired carman of 40 years for the Maine Central Railroad. He enjoyed stamp collecting, pinochle and bowling. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary L.; two sons, Leroy S. Jr., Clinton, Maine, and Lyndon R., Winslow; a daughter, Starlene Anita Caron, Winslow; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, Fairfield, Maine.

Pinellas Park

AZZOLINA, ELIZABETH C., 82, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. She came here in 1980 from her native Cleveland. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Thomas J.; two daughters, Mary Jane Geracci, Seminole, and Carolyn Ives, Largo; a sister, Jean Toth, Pierpont, Ohio; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery, Seminole.

St. Petersburg

ANTON, MARY M., 65, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at IHS of Pinellas Park, Born in Hartford, Conn., she came here in 1970 from Springfield, Mass. She was a home health aide. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Wheaton, St. Petersburg, and Susan Wheaton-Musselman, Pinellas Park; a son, David Wheaton, St. Petersburg; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Coupe, Tallahassee; and a grandson, Levi Forsyth, St. Petersburg. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
COOTS, STEVEN ALAN "STEVE," 47, of Phoenix, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Dec. 18, 2002) at home. Born in Aberdeen, Md., he came here in 1961. He was a Navy veteran. He graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College as an X-ray technician. He enjoyed traveling, skydiving and was a licensed pilot. Survivors include his mother, Alice Burnham, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Sharon Bower, St. Petersburg, and Susan White; and a nephew, Eric White, both of Tampa. Botimer Funeral Home, Phoenix.
COXON, DAVID ALLEN "TEXAS RANGER," 31, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, Calif., he came here in 2000 from Las Vegas. He attended Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center and graduated from Helen J. Stewart School in Las Vegas. Survivors include his parents, Cathy and Charles Head, and a sister, Angeline Head, all of St. Petersburg; and two nieces, Ruby Head and Tiffany Head, both of St. Petersburg. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
HANSON, HARRIETTE M., 80, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She came here in 1944 from her native Chicago. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Merle S. Jr. and Richard J., both of St. Petersburg; three daughters, Georgeanna Clark, Sacramento, Calif.; and Marcia Larkin and Mary McVey, both of St. Petersburg; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two nieces. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
JORDAN, WILLIE MAUDE, 67, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. She came here 32 years ago from her native Dawson, Ga. She was a certified nursing assistant at Bayfront Medical Center, retiring in 2000 after 31 years. She ws a member of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the trustee and usher boards. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth, Stanley and Reginald, two daughters, Sandra Jordan and Valerie Jordan; two brothers, William Jordan Jr., Dawson, Ga., and Earl Jordan, Fort Lauderdale; three sisters, Mary Davis, St. Petersburg, Louise Cooper, Dawson, Ga., and Doris Brown, Cincinnati; and five grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
PETKIEWICZ, MARIE E., of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003). She came here in 1974 and was a native of Philadelphia. She was a homemaker. She was a member of DAV Auxiliary Post 91 in Pinellas Park and Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Joseph; two daughters, Kathleen Niehaus, Dakota, Minn., and Monica Petkiewicz, St. Petersburg; a son, Dennis Petkiewicz, Seminole; three brothers; and a grandson. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-McLeod Chapel, St. Petersburg.
REILLY, MARGARET MARY, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Grace Health Care of St. Petersburg. Born in Washington, N.J., she came here in 1978 from New York City. She was a registered nurse and member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. There are no known survivors. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
ROBERTS, JAMES HOWARD, 75, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Huntland, Tenn., he came here in 1989 from Crete, Ill. He was a retired maintenance worker and was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ethel; two sons, James Roberts, St. Petersburg, and Jim Champion, Dallas; five daughters, Ann Guess and Geneva Hall, Winchester, Tenn.; Yvonne King, Gulfport; Kathy Morris, Huntland; and Diane Golden, Franklin, Tenn.; three brothers, Randall, Winchester; Clifford, Dyer, Ind.; and Clayton, Huntland; two sisters, Pauline Crowder and Joyce Kelly, both of Tullahoma, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
SCHROEPPEL, GERALD B., 81, of Brooksville, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, he moved to Brooksville in 1999 from St. Petersburg. He was an Air Force veteran and served 32 years. He achieved the rank of senior master sergeant and served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church in Weeki Wachee. Survivors include his wife, Freda; two sons, Richard, Franklin, Ohio, and Mark, Alachua; three daughters, Teri Schroeppel, Issaquah, Wash.; Lisa Clements, Renton, Wash.; and Venessa Lay, Miamisburg, Ohio; a brother, Les, Ivins, Utah; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
SUAREZ, ISAAC RUBY, 79, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. Born in Americus, Ga., she came here in 1994 from Bronx, N.Y. She was an occupational therapist at Manhattan State Hospital in New York. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Women's League and the Senior Club. Survivors include her husband of nine years, Cleve Sr.; a stepson, Charles Suarez, New York; a daughter, Carole Gulston, Queens, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Regine Whitlow, Cambria Heights, N.Y.; and four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
WALDRON, MICHAEL M. "AFTER MIDNIGHT DIGGER," 52, of Lecanto, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at home. Born in Bangor, Maine, he moved to St. Petersburg in 1975 and resided here for 22 years before moving to Lecanto. He was an Air Force veteran, serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of E5 sergeant. He was a blues harmonica and bass guitar player. He was a member of the DAV, Coast Guard Auxiliary, NAM-VET, U.S. Pistol Shooters Association, Harley Owners Group and Blues Society of St. Petersburg. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; and two daughters, Shelley and Topaz Waldron, all of Lecanto. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

Seminole

PHILLIPS, JAMES N., 85, of Seminole, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. Born in Mulberry, he came here in 1971 from Clearwater. He was a public utilities supervisor for the city of Clearwater for 30 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Christian Church of Largo and a member of Mason Lodge 127 in Clearwater. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Evelyn M.; a son, James E., Cincinnati; a daughter, Carol L. Walker, Denver; and a stepson, Charter D. Moloney Jr., New Port Richey; four grandchildren. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

South Pasadena

GRONEK, BENEDICT T. "BEN," 87, of South Pasadena, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He came here in 1972 from his native Chicago. He worked for the Veterans Administration, where he worked for the rating board as an occupational adjudicator. He was an Army Air Forces captain during World War II. He was a member of Mensa and was a French wine collector and enthusiast. Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Meltreger, Park Ridge, Ill.; and a brother, Leo Gronek, Chicago. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
KARAYIANES, FRANK, 59, of South Pasadena, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Mease Hospital, Dunedin after a brief illness. Born in Lyn, Mass., he came here in 1995 from Ashland, Mass., where he retired from the Ashland Fire Department as chief. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Mary; two sons, Frank Jr., Seattle, and Michael, South Pasadena; a daughter, Annmarie, Orlando; a sister, Andrea Newhall, Middleton, Mass.; and three grandchildren. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial Society.