St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

BARRY, GENE N., 77, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Blair, Neb., he came here in 1990 from Arlington, Va. He was a retired printing specialist with the federal government in Washington, D.C., with 21 years of service. He was a member of the Citrus Hills Tennis Club, Beverly Hills Recreation Center, Craftsmans Guild Beverly Hills and Blue Ridge 80th Division Veterans Association. He was an Army veteran and a life member of VFW Nesbitt Post. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Mary J.; a son, Scott J., Fairfax Station, Va.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

BURKE, PAUL R., 76, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Crystal River. He was a retired Army Air Forces veteran, achieving the rank of master sergeant with 25 years of service. He served in World War II and the Korean War. He later was vice-treasurer of the Washington Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass. He was a graduate of Merrimack College, Andover, Mass., with an associate's degree in Accounting, and earned a bacherlor's degree in business from Boston State College. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Sadlier Council. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and its choir. Survivors include his son, Steven, Arizona; two sisters, Marguerite H. McNeil, Lowell, Mass., and Mary Garry, Dracut, Mass.; many nieces including Colleen Garry, Dracut; and many nephews. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

ESTABROOKS, EDNA F., 90, of Lecanto, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in New York City, she came here in 1982 from Hendersonville, N.C. She was a probation officer for the state of New York. She was an Army veteran of World War II, achieving the rank of captain. She was a member of the Citrus County Art League and a lifetime honorary member of the Florida Sheriffs Association. She received her private pilot's license in 1932. Survivors include a sister, Jane Toplitt, New York City; and a nephew, William Ullman, Bethel, Maine. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

FRANKER, BERNARD V., 91, of Inverness, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Inverness. He was born in O'Brien County, Iowa. He was a printer and custom framer. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Laverne Lisowe; a son, Terry, Inverness; two daughters, Suzette Olson, Clarinda, Iowa, and Jana Wilbourn, Rock Springs, Wyo.; a brother, Melvin, Dixley, Calif.; a sister, Leola Tucker, Spencer, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Hooper Funeral Homes, Homosassa.

GARDNER, IRENE M., 81, of Crystal River, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Hanover, Germany, she came here 15 years ago from Miami and was a homemaker. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Senterfit, Cashiers, N.C., and Randall E. Senterfit, Butner, N.C.; and a brother, Ernest Orbin, Crystal River. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

HENNING, ERNA ELAINE, 77, of Homosassa, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Chicago, she came here 23 years ago from Des Plaines, Ill., and was a retired medical receptionist. She was a member of the Citrus County Cruisers. She was Protestant. Survivors include her son, Terry, Ocala; a daughter, Pamela Chase, Flagstaff, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

SCHELL, ANN, 89, of Homosassa, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Surrey Place in Lecanto. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., she came here 12 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y., and was a homemaker. She was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Vincent, Homosassa; two daughters, Patricia Rodriguez, Holiday, and Kathleen Hahn, Mill Valley, Calif.; two sisters, Eve Bennett, Staten Island, and Mary Parisi, Jacksonville; several nieces and two nephews; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Crystal River.

STONE, RAY CHARLES, 89, of Lecanto, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Lecanto. He came here in 1982 from his native Battle Creek, Mich. He was the retired fire chief for the City of Battle Creek with 37 years of service. Survivors include his daughter, Sondra Hester, Alachua; granddaughter, Juli Hadsock, Gainesville; and a great-grandson. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

SWOPE, ROBERT DAVID, 49, of Inverness, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in Newnan, Ga. Born in Ypsilanti, Mich., he came here in 1999 from Atlanta. He was employed for 25 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, starting in Milan, Mich. He served as warden at the Coleman Federal Correctional Facility. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Carolyn Kuspa; a son, Kyle, Rex, Ga.; two daughters, Kim Sanecki, Hiram, Ga., and Megan Schwappach, Las Vegas; his parents, Richard and Leota Giddens Swope, Brooklyn, Mich.; two brothers, Rick and Ronald, both of Ypsilanti; and a sister, Shelly Martinez, Brooklyn, Mich; and a granddaughter. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

TENNEY, JOHN RAYMOND, 80, of Homosassa, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) in Fort Lauderdale. Born in Colon, Mich., he came here 13 years ago from Palm Beach Gardens. He was an executive officer for Lambknit Co. and was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Peggy Sue (Davis); a son, James G., Huntsville, Ala.; and four grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

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ANDERSON, FRED E., 85, of Brooksville, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Heartland of Brooksville. Born in Vidalia, Ga., he came here a year ago from Port Charlotte. He was a retired supervisor for Southern Bell Telephone Co. and was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross and the Silver Star. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Sherry Sutton-Bailey, Brooksville; and a brother, Worth, Fredericksburg, Va. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

BAEZ, JOSEPH, 81, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Puerto Rico, he came here seven years ago from New York City. He was a jewelry polisher. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II during the invasion of Africa and Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Diana Marie; three sons; three daughters, a brother, a sister; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

BOWES, JULE M., 77, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Utica, N.Y., she came here a year ago from Lakeland and was a homemaker. She was Catholic. Survivors include four sons, Donald Faniglula, Spring Hill, John Faniglula, Clark Mills, N.Y., Daniel and Robert Faniglula, both of Frankfort, N.Y.; a brother, Clifford Bowes, Lakeland; two sisters, Elizabeth Swancott, Rome, N.Y., and Shirley Craven, Lakeland; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

DiBLASI, JOSEPH J., 84, of Spring Hill, formerly of Clearwater, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in New Kensington, Pa., he came here 20 years ago from Clearwater. He was a retired insurance and real estate salesman and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie; four sons, Richard, Tarpon Springs, Angelo, Lawtons, N.Y., Joseph, Brooksville, and Samuel, Spring Lake; two daughters, Angela Pelczynski and Rosemarie Milks, both of Spring Hill; four brothers, Philip, Louisville, Ky., Richard, Spring Hill, John and Frank, both of Lawtons; a sister, Genevieve Baglio, Depew, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Spring Hill.

HARDING, LOIS ELAINE, 90, of Weeki Wachee, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Neche, N.D., she came here 14 years ago from Hot Springs, Ark. She was a retired teacher. Survivors include three sons, Blake, Max and Terry, all of Weeki Wachee; and two grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Brooksville.

JORDAN, ANDREW R., 86, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Crown Pointe Senior Living Community, Spring Hill. Born in Clifton, N.J., he came here 24 years ago from East Farmingdale, N.Y. He was an electrician for the state of New York and an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a life member of VFW Post 10209 and the American Legion, and was a 50-year member Masonic Lodge Spring Hill, He was Christian. Survivors include his wife, Rose M.; a brother, Ellis, Oxford, N.Y.; many nieces and nephews. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

MONROE, CHELSEA CORINNE, infant daughter of Melissa Monroe, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (Jan. 8, 2003) at All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg. In addition to her mother, she is survived by maternal grandmother, Virginia Albritton; maternal great-grandmother, Corinne Moffett; maternal great-grandfather, George Moffett; and an uncle, Scott Monroe, all of Brooksville. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

NAGIN, DORIS, 89, of Brooksville, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at the Brooksville Health Care Center. Born in Scotland, she came here 15 years ago from Miami and was a retired restaurant hostess. She was Protestant. Survivors include her sister, Patricia Currie; 10 nieces and nephews; 17 great-nieces and great-nephews. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Brooksville.

STONE, MARION L., 78, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Dundalk, Md., she came here in 1989 from Arlington, Va. She was a retired photographer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Virginia Stone, Spring Hill, and Vivian Michael, Boonsboro, Md.; four brothers, Robert Stone, Nashville, Tenn., Harmon Stone, Baltimore, Henry David Stone, Colbert, Ga., and Howard Stone, Upper Fairmont, Md.; numerous nieces and nephews. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

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CATES, MERLIN, 72, of Riverview, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003). Born in Camden, Ark., he moved to the Tampa area in 1952. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, where he received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Orient Road Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; two sons, Donald and Gary; a daughter, Teresa Buday; seven brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

DYER, MARY LOUISE, 92, of Sun City Center, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). Born in Philippi, W.Va., she moved to Florida many years ago. She was a retired federal employee, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Florida Republican Committee. Survivors include a sister, Phelena Grace Millhouse, Boise, Idaho; a brother, Allen Miller Dyer Jr., Sun City Center; a niece, Christa Millhouse Swan, Boise; a nephew, Allen Miller Dyer III, Scotts Valley, Calif.; and a great-grandniece Brandi Shannon Dyer. Zipperer's Agape Mortuary & Crematory, Ruskin.

ERVIN, CHARLES, 60, of Gibsonton, died Friday (Jan. 9, 2003). Born in Middleboro, Ky., he moved to the Tampa area in 1959. He was a tree surgeon and was Baptist. Survivors include a longtime companion, Sharon Barrentine; a daughter, Sonya Ervin, Zephyrhills; six sons, Johnny Ervin, Plant City, Travis Mundy, Kentucky, Anthony, Chad, Charles and Chas Ervin, all of Zephyrhills; four sisters, Myrtle, Marry, Lois and Susie; two brothers, Jay and Dewy; and five grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

FITZGERALD, DONALD V., 71, of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at James A. Haley Veterans Medical Center. Born in Erie, Pa., he moved to Tampa in 1981 from Middletown, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Mary Jo, Palmetto; a daughter, Sheree Caraway, Mount Orab, Ohio; three sons, Donald J. and David V. Fitzgerald, both of Palmetto, and Brian Jones, Williamsburg, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Holloway Funeral Home, Tampa.

HURST, RICHARD I., 65, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. He moved to Brooksville in 1985 from his native Tampa. He was a marine electrician and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Jacklyn; two sons, Terry, Tarpon Springs, and Irvin, Tampa; a daughter, Vickey Johnson, Tampa; a brother; four sisters; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

MILLER, VIRGINIA EMRICK, 86, of Temple Terrace, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003). She was a homemaker, an artist and transcribed books into Braille. She was a member of Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Robert A.; two daughters, Susan Burt and Marjorie Ferrer; three sons, Wayne, Joseph and Bruce Miller; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

MOORE, JAMES MADISON, 89, of Lutz, formerly of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). He was a retired switchman with SCL Railroad, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Idlewild Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise; a son, Lonnie Moore; a daughter, JoAnn Tillis; a stepson, Jim McKay; three stepdaughters, Nancy Pirez, Kathy Samson and Joan Langford; a brother, Charles Luther Moore; a sister, Edith Stewart; three grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

RATLIFF, LILLIAN, 81, of Plant City, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003). Born in Moultrie, Ga., she moved to the Tampa area several years ago. She was a waitress and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Larry Patrick Sullivan, Plant City; five brothers, Walter T. Wynn, Clearwater, Ray Wynn, Marietta, Ga., Billy Gene Wynn, Dover, Calvin C. Wynn and Cecil M. Wynn, both of Holiday; three sisters, Jessie Dias, Lakeland, Shirley Mills, Auburndale, and Marilyn Smith, Holiday; a grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

SANTANA, ESTELA, 84, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). Born in Havana, Cuba, she was a longtime resident of Tampa. She was a retired cigar maker in Ybor City. Survivors include a son, Manuel Santana Jr.; a sister, Margaret Diaz; and three grandchildren. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

SCOFIELD, PHILIP G. JR., 56, of Inverness, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. He was born in Louisville, Ky., and came to Inverness in 1994 from Tampa. He was a respiratory therapist for various hospitals. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; a son, Andrew, Inverness; a brother, Lawrence Roby, Fort Worth, Texas; and a sister, Jennie Sysak, Tampa. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

VAHEY, IRENE M., 88, of Valrico, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). Born in Chicago, she moved to the Tampa area in 1958 from Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker and a member of Nativity Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Judith Ford, Brandon, and Candy Hart, Valrico; a brother, Lew Deak, St. Petersburg; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.

WEBB, FRANK E., 86, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). Born in New York, he moved to the Tampa area in 1980 from Connecticut. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. Survivors include a brother, Frederick; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Webb. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

WEBBER, WILLIAM HOBAN, 94, of Sun City Center, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). Born in Avoca, Pa., he moved to the Tampa area in 1976. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, and earned a bachelor's of law degree from George Washington University. He served as deputy director in the Office of War Information in London and was awarded the Medal of Freedom from President Eisenhower. He was executive director of the Graphics Arts Technical Foundation from 1958 to 1974. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Grace; two children, MaryBelle and William; a sister, Ann Weiss; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Sun City Center Funeral Home.

WILDER, FLORRA P., 83, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Palmetto, Ga., she moved to Brooksville 25 years ago from Tampa. She was an apartment complex manager in Tampa with more than 10 years of service and later was a business owner. She was Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra W. Smith, Brooksville; a sister, Tillie White, Palmetto, Ga.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

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AIKEY, BETTY LOUISE SHIREY, 78, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Lake East Hospital, Painesville, Ohio. Born in Strodes Mills, Pa., she was a 30-year resident of New Port Richey. She was head hostess for Pappas Restaurant. Survivors include three daughters, Dottie Strike and Pamela Campbell, both of Painesville, and Cynthia Donahey, Pleasant Gap, Pa.; two brothers, Hen and Charles Shirey; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, Chesterland, Ohio.

BAKER, THOMAS H., 89, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Bear Creek Nursing Home, Hudson. Born in Pontotoc, Miss., he came here in 1981 from Miami. He was a heavy equipment supervisor for Miami-Dade County. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the First Infantry Division. He fought in the Invasion of Normandy and was awarded two Bronze Stars. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6180 and was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church of Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Sally; a son, Richard, Jacksonville; a sister, Bernice Thompson, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bell Funeral Home, Hudson.

BIRCHELL, EMMANUEL "MANNIE," 82, of Dade City, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Pasco Regional Medical Center, Dade City. Born in New Windsor, Ill., he came here in 1984 from Viola, Ill. He was employed in road construction. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II stationed in England. He was a member of Pasco Trotting & Pacing Association, Moose Lodge 2276, Eagles FOE and American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Beverly M.; five daughters, Brenda Knoche, Buffalo, Iowa, Deb McGaughy, Rock Island, Ill., Karen Clark, Cantonment, Sandy Benningfield, Andalusia, Ill., and Cheryl Oliver, Coal Valley, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

BOISVERT, MARIE RITA, 74, of Shady Hills, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Lowell, Mass., she came here in 1982 from St. Petersburg. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Lee and Kevin, both of Spring Hill; three sisters, Florence DeLeo and Dorothy LaFerriera, both of Marco Island, and Elizabeth McGuire, Lowell; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

CATES, HAROLD C., 48, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at home. He came here 42 years ago from his native Atlanta. He was an independent carpenter and construction contractor. Survivors include a daughter, Alicia Cates, Georgia; three sons, Jeremy, Oklahoma, Tony, Georgia, and Tommy, Florida: his father, Harold, and his mother, Cecilia, and a brother, Anthony Glenn, all of New Port Richey; four sisters, Sherry Cates, Reddick, Carol Rayburn, Terry Renfroe and Sandi Beck, all of Georgia. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

FORKINS, JAMES THOMAS, 79, of Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Cleveland, he came here 21 years ago from Manor, Ohio. He was a division manager for Ohio Rubber and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Timber Oaks Golf Club and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, William, Gaffney, S.C., and John, Willoughby, Ohio; a brother, Ronald, Cleveland; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bell Funeral Home, Hudson.

KLINGERMAN, MILDRED N., 80, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Leighton, Pa., she came here in 1999 from Sweet Valley, Pa. She was Protestant. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; a son, David, Southington, Conn.; two sisters, Miriam Mingo, New Port Richey, and Lorraine Rogers, Allentown, Pa.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

LEGRANO, JOHN P., 66, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here in 1976 from Staten Island, N.Y. He was the owner of El'Nido Restaurant, Port Richey. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Berenice; a son, John J.; two daughters, Lynette Valentin and Elisa Zsiga; a sister, Margaret Liberantowski; and seven grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

LOVELL, DONNIE B., 90, of Trilby, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) in Zephyrhills. Born in Clarksville, Ga., she came here in 1950 from Georgia. She was a factory worker in the garment industry. Survivors include a son, Lewis, Groveland; three daughters, Lorene Foster, Trilacoochee, Evelyn Sullivan, Dade City, and Marie Lovell, Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Azelee, Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Clyde, Batesville, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

RICHARDSON, ELSA G., 94, of Hudson, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Pennsylvania, she came here in 1965 from Upper Darby Township, Pa. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, JD Richards, Jonesboro, Ga.; two sisters, Rita Rose, Hudson, and Dolores Beck, Port Richey; and a brother, Bill Becker, Orlando. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

STEVENS, HARRY NICHOLAS, 79, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) in Zephyrhills. Born in West Haven, Conn., he came here 21 years ago from Milford, Conn. He was employed as a tire assembler and was an Army veteran of World War II who and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He was Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Harry, Lake Hiawatha, N.J., and Kenneth, East Haven, Conn.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

STEWARD, SYLVIA, 88, of Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Fort Smith, Ark., she came here six years ago from Fort Lauderdale. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Alvin, Lake City; a daughter, Brenda Steward, Port Richey; two sisters, Ora McAdams, Fort Myers, and Jane Blackburn, Naples; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

TUCKER, LONNIE, 90, of Zephyrhills, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Dade City. Born in Wesley Chapel, he was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a farmer and citrus grower. He was employed by I.A. Krusen Logging, Larkins Logging Co., Clarence Strickland Logging, Luther Smith Ranch and Moody's Hardware. He was a Shriner, a 32nd Degree Mason and a charter member of King Lake Club. He was a member of Double Branch Baptist Church, Wesley Chapel. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Jo Bracknell, and a brother, Fred "Dick," both of Zephyrhills; three grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

WAWERNA, JEAN M., 85, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 29 years ago from North Massapequa, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, William, Roswell, Ga., and Peter, Islamorada; a daughter, Denise D'Alssio, West Brookfield, Mass.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

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CAMPBELL, TYRUS F., 68, of Gulfport, Miss., formerly of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Gulfport. He was born in New York and moved to Clearwater in 1979 after he retired from the Navy, in which he served 26 years. He was Baptist. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon L. Klapka, Clearwater, and Jana E. Pace, Hattiesburg, Miss.; a son, Tyrus F. Jr., St. Petersburg; a brother, James, Georgia; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Gulfport, Miss.
COTTRELL, NINA RUTH, 75, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, after cardiac surgery. She was born in Evanston, Ill., and came here in 1949 from Montgomery, Ala. She earned an associate's degree in arts in 1947 from Stephens College, Columbia, Mo.; and a bachelor's degree in 1949 from Huntington College, Montgomery. She was a teacher at Mildred Helms Elementary School and Belleair Elementary School, and later she was a teacher and director of First Christian Church School and Dunedin Day School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, where she was Sunday school director and served on the altar guild. She was a member of Clearwater Garden Club and the Bookworm Book Club and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Edward; a son, Edward, Boise, Idaho; a daughter, Vivian DeRussy, South Pasadena; a brother, Frank L. Grove Jr., Montgomery; and two grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
HANNIBAL, MARY, 90, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
KOENIG, DAISY LEE, 85, of Clearwater Beach, formerly of Tampa, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Tampa and moved here in the early 1970s. She was an artist and educator. She received bachelor's and master's degrees from University of South Florida and joined the humanities department faculty. Later she was an art instructor at Hillsborough Community College and the Florida Gulf Coast Art Center. She received numerous awards; and her paintings and sculptures have been exhibited throughout the Southeast, and in private and corporate collections. She was a member emeritus of Studio 1212, Clearwater; a member of the Stuart Society at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; and the Society of Fine Arts at the Florida Gulf Coast Art Center. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Paul C.; two sons, Paul R., Clearwater Beach, and John, Bradenton; a daughter, Kathy Cole, Temple Terrace; and six grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
LITTLEJOHN, CHARLIE H., 86, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at home. He came here in 1927 from his native Hogan, Ga. He retired as an administrator for the former Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute in St. Petersburg. He was Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Carmen L. Snook, Dunedin; two sons, Charlie Jr., Dunedin, and Kenneth R., Earleton; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
MARSTON, BARBARA ANN (COSTELLO), 77, of Newburyport, Mass., formerly of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at the Country Manor Nursing Home, Newburyport. She came here in 1972 from her native Haverhill, Mass., and in 1998 returned there. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Bradford, Mass., and enjoyed golf and bridge. Survivors include five daughters, Paula A. Marston, Dunedin, Christine Weiss, Ponte Vedra Beach, Margaret Senechal, Amesbury, Mass., Sallie A. Marston, Tucson, Ariz., and Patricia Harding, Alameda, Calif.; a brother, James M. Costello, Nevada City, Calif.; and six grandchildren. H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill, Mass.
NELSON, MARY E., 89, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Sunset Point Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. She was born in Henryetta, Okla., and came here in 1973 from Quincy, Ill. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Ray E.; four sons, Gene Harvey, Clearwater, Phil Harvey, Aztec, N.M.; Don Harvey, Reading, Mass., and David Harvey, Anniston, Ala.; two daughters, Janet Huff, Salinas, Calif., and Judy Lewis, Illinois; a stepdaughter, Janice Cline, Salt Lake City; a brother, Nick Suchar, North RIverside, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
ROCHE, RICHARD L. "MANIAC," 46, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at home. He was born in Newport News, Va., and came here in 1984 from Jacksonville. He was a Navy attack fighter pilot and graduated from Notre Dame University as a marine biologist. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors include a daughter, Magan, Virginia; a sister, Cynthia Toccalino, Clearwater; and a brother, Dennis, Portland, Maine. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.
RUTHERFORD, CHERI ANNE, 33, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003). She was born in Chillicothe, Mo., and came here in 1994 from Maryland. She worked as a group adviser in child care. She was Catholic. Survivors include her parents, Anne and John Rutherford, Valrico,; two brothers, Bill Rutherford, Valrico, and Scott Rutherford, Riverview; and her paternal grandmother, Rita Rutherford, Overland Park, Kan. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.
TIDMAN, DONALD, 76, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in San Francisco and came here in 1986 from Copenhagen, Denmark. He was an auditor. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Shirley Jean; four daughters, Jackie Cerda, Clearwater, Donna Jenkins, Seattle, Annie Tidman, Los Angeles, and Nancy Carrasco, Bozeman, Mont.; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Clearwater Funeral Home & Cremation Options.
WORDEN, GRACE MONROE, 79, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Laurinburg, N.C., and came here in 1977 from Birmingham, Mich. She was a registered nurse and graduated from Rex Hospital School of Nursing, Raleigh, N.C. She was an Army nurse and veteran of World War II. She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church at Countryside, Clearwater, and the church's altar guild. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Mack W.; two sons, Robert, Clearwater, and Richard, New Canaan, Conn.; five daughters, Janet Halma, Palm Harbor, Pamela Sisemore, Tampa, Karen Swanson and Sharon Fellwock, both of Atlanta, and Anne Hatch, Austin, Texas; two brothers, Gordon Monroe, Hamlet, N.C., and Wayne Monroe, Laurinburg; and 19 grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Dunedin

BOLDUC, LORRAINE G., 72, of Dunedin, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Lewiston, Maine. She came here in 1993 from Auburn, Maine, where she retired after 23 years as a stitcher at Etonic Shoe Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Cross Bayou American Legion Post 252, Seminole, the Laryngectomy Club of Palm Harbor, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Auburn. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Larry; a son, Max, Dunedin; a daughter, Anita A. Bolduc, Seminole; and two sisters, Rose McKenny, Dade City, and Theresa Thompson, Hartford, Conn. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Largo

ENGLAND, DOROTHY RHEA, 94, of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Palm Garden of Pinellas, Largo nursing home. She was born in Indiana Harbor, Ind., and came here in 1935 from Boston. She was a homemaker, and formerly was a vaudeville singer and dancer. She was Pentecostal and a member of Redington Beach Garden Club, and historian of the St. Pete Garden Club in Gulfport until 1990. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Nizolek, Largo; a son, Frank A. III, Oregon; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. National Cremation Society, Largo.
GOFF, MARIE R., 70, of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Largo Healthcare Center. She was born in Philadelphia and came here in 1995 from Runnemede, N.J. She worked as a secretary. She was Lutheran. She was a member of the Ladies of the Elks. Survivors include her husband, Delbert R. Jr.; two sons, Robert J., Madeira Beach, and Delbert R. III, New Castle, Del.; and three grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
GROW, REBA N., 47, of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in St. Petersburg and was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Assembly of God of Pinellas Park. Survivors include a son, Christopher, Largo; two daughters, twins Cassie Campbell, Palm Harbor, and Carrie Brannen, Largo; her mother, Tura Williams, Largo; three brothers, Jerry Williams, St. Petersburg, Ted Spears, Decatur, Tenn., and Emmitt Spears, Melbourne; two sisters, Joy Lu Lucki, Largo, and May Catrone, Largo; and seven grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
STACKHOUSE, LUCIUS, 65, of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Climax, Ga., came to Largo in 1958 and in 1963 moved to New York where he owned a dry cleaning business and sang with the Singing Angels Gospel Quartet. He returned of Largo in 1985. Locally, he worked for Midway Plumbing and was a lead singer for the Florida All Star Quartet. He was a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Largo, where he sang in the male chorus. Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine Johnston Mitchell, St. Petersburg, and Michelle O'Neill, Rochester, N.Y.; his mother, Arein Dennis, Sebring; a brother, Isaiah Stackhouse, Tallahassee; a sister, Annie Williams, Largo; his companion, Mary Jane Collins, Largo; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
SWINEHART, LILLIAN W., 92, of Wilmington, Del., formerly of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) in Wilmington. Survivors include two daughters, Linda S. Bryson, Glen Mills, Pa., and Joan S. Beckman, Lakewood, Colo.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Doherty Funeral Homes, Wilmington, Del.

Oldsmar

SHEPPARD, ALLEN P., 57, of Oldsmar, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at home. He came here in 1955 from his native Mingo County, W. Va. He was an insurance salesman. Survivors include his father, Lonnie V., Sheppardstown, W. Va.; two sisters, Esther Foster, Oldsmar, and Bessie Mae Newman, California; and two brothers, Luther, Whitman, W. Va., and Garrett, Columbus, Ohio. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin.

Palm Harbor

TAYLOR, MARY E., 91, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. She was born in Alexandria, Va., and came here in the 1950s from Virginia. She was a retired cosmetologist. There are no known survivors. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Tarpon Springs

ELKINS, BESS NAOMI, 88, of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at home. She was born in Miami County, Ohio, and came here in 1977 from Xenia, Ohio. She was a cosmetologist. She was Methodist. Survivors include a nephew, Robert Ringer, Jamestown, Ohio. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
ULTIMO, JAMES H. "MR. JIM," 80, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., and came here in 1998. He worked nearly 40 years for the truck drivers Teamsters Union with TransAmerican Van Lines of Chicago; Subler Van Lines of Cleveland; and International Dress Co. of Germantown, N.Y. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a lifetime member of the Columbia County (N.Y.) Abate Motorcycle Club. Survivors include four daughters, Suzanne Ludington, Holiday, Jackie Koukis and Christine Sabo, both of Duluth, Minn., and Gloria Ann Ultimo, St. Paul, Minn.; two sons, James P., St. Paul, and Loring L., Chatham, N.Y.; a sister, Gean Gauthier, Hudson, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.

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Seminole

HEDBERG, OSCAR E., 89, of Lecanto, formerly of Seminole, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at home. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he moved to Lecanto in 2001 from Seminole and moved to Seminole in 1980 from Olean, N.Y., where he worked for 29 years for Daystrom Furniture Co. He was a life member of Eagles Aerie 616 and was an avid bowler, fisherman and baseball and soccer player. Survivors include two sons, Ernest, Seminole, and Edwin, Lecanto; a brother, Carl, Everett, Wash.; two sisters, Doris Lake, Rochester, N.Y., and Evelyn Childs, Eldred, Pa.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
LEMAY, JACQUES G., 67, of Seminole, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, he moved here in 1970 from Freeport, N.Y. He was a home builder and contractor. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of VFW Post 2972, Seminole, American Legion Post 273, Madeira Beach, Army-Navy League of Largo and St. Jerome Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Edith L.; a son, John, Riverview; and two sisters, Marielle Bedard and Marie-Paule Bieron, both of Canada. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Seminole.
ROSENSTEEL, MILFORD D., 89, of Seminole, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003). He came here five years ago from his native Struthers, Ohio. He retired from Youngstown, Sheet and Tube in 1980 and also worked for Spencer Tool and Die Co. Survivors include three sons, Donald, New Springfield, Ohio, Jack, Seminole, and Tim, Bradenton; two stepsons, Jack Walters, Struthers, and James Walters, Girard, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Cathy Watson, Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters, Frances Shaffer, Struthers, and Melda Beers, Cooperstown, Pa.; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Clements Funeral Home, Struthers, Ohio.

Gulfport

BAUR, KATHLEEN, 52, of Gulfport, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Golfview Nursing Home, St. Petersburg. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Orchard Park, N.Y. She was a supervisor for Hilton Corp. in Greensboro, N.C., for six years. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Ann M. Waters, and a nephew, William Waters, both of Gulfport. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.

Indian Rocks Beach

CERAMI, LILLIAN, 89, of Indian Rocks Beach, formerly of New Port Richey, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Sabal Palm Health Care Center, Largo. She came to New Port Richey in 1968 from her native Rochester, N.Y. She was a punch operator for Stromberg-Carlson Electronics. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Italian-American Club, New York Club, the American Legion Auxiliary and Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater. Survivors include three daughters, Ann M. DiFrancesco, Indian Rocks Beach, Geri Masuzzo, Austin, Texas, and Shirley Bevilacqua, Pinellas Park; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Madeira Beach

SUAREZ, OFELIA J., 99, of Madeira Beach, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at Allmar ALF, Tampa. She came to the United States from her native Cuba in 1962 and moved here in 1979 from Houston. She was Roman Catholic and worked as a kindergarten teacher for 30 years. Survivors include a daughter, Ana Gil, Madeira Beach; a brother, Julio Valdes, New York City; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

Pinellas Park

BRENNER, TOBIAS M. "TOBY," 62, of Pinellas Park, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Born in Pequea, Pa., he came here in 1950 from Pennsylvania. He retired from Florida Power Corp. after 29 years as a meter reader. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the Elmer O. Smith Masonic Lodge. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Barbara; a son, Kenneth, Seminole; a daughter, Tobi Lynn Brenner, St. Petersburg; and a grandchild. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
FLEISCHMANN, MAX, 97, of Pinellas Park, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at IHS of Pinellas Park. He was born in Monticello, N.Y., and came here in 1977 from Queens, N.Y. He was a manager at Gertners in Manhattan, N.Y., for many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a niece, Beverly Schwarzmann, Howard Beach, N.Y. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
JULIAN, TALON JAMES "BABY BOY DUNHAM," infant son of Ashley Dunham, of Pinellas Park, and Tristan Julian, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Dec. 22, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center. Other survivors include his maternal grandfather, Jerry Lee Dunham, Pinellas Park; and paternal grandfather, James Gerrard Julian, St. Petersburg. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.
SCHELLHORN, ANDREW J. JR., 92, of Pinellas Park, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Pinellas Park. He came here in 1959 from his native Providence, R.I. He owned Security Moving and Storage Co. in St. Petersburg and attended Our Lady of Good Hope Old Roman Catholic Church in Pinellas Park. He was past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 5737 and a life member of the Elks. He was a member of Sons of the American Legion Post 104 in Pinellas Park and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Advisory Board. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mable C.; a daughter Andrea Joan Berube, Pinellas Park; three grandchildren, Catherine J. Sullivan, Coventry, R.I., and Andrew J. Cracolici and Peter J. Cracolici, both of Largo; and nine great-grandchildren. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.

St. Petersburg

ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., 79, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. He was born in Clydebank, Scotland, and came here in 1955 from Toronto. He was a carpenter with Union Local 140 in Tampa for many years and served as director of maintenance at Admiral Farragut Academy. He was a former member of Garden Crest Presbyterian Church. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joan; a daughter, Debora L. Halm, and a granddaughter, Lindsay A. Halm, both of St. Petersburg; and many nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
BARNETT, PAULINE, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in Monticello and came here in the late 1930s from Crystal River, where she attended public schools. She was a domestic worker for private families. She was a member of Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church for more than 40 years and was a past president of the pastor's aide board. She sang in the No. 1 choir and was a member of the Mount Zion Hall of Fame. Survivors include a daughter, Dottie Teal, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Frank Watkins, Lakeland, and Winzalo Watkins, Crystal River; five grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
BAYLY, CATHERINE M. "KAY," 67, of Tarpon Springs, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Watervliet, N.Y., she came here in 1971 from Torrington Conn., and moved to Tarpon Springs in 2001. She was a caterer. She was active in Bay Pointe Little League and Lakewood Junior Spartans football. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Barry; a daughter, Kaylyn Bayly, Tarpon Springs: six sons, Barry Jr., Torrington, Conn., Tim, St. Petersburg, Chris, Pace, Matt, Yuma, Ariz., David, Charlotte, Mich., and Jamie, Sanford; four sisters, Mary Muir, Watervliet, N.Y., Eleanor Cohen, Albany, N.Y., Betty McKeon, Surfside Beach, S.C., and Joan Prock, Poestenkill, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
BIXLER, MARGARET A., 93, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She came here in 1972 from her native Greensburg, Pa. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
BOISVERT, MARIE RITA, 74, of Shady Hills, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Lowell, Mass., she moved to Shady Hills in 1982 from St. Petersburg. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Lee Boisvert and Kevin Boisvert, both of Spring Hill; three sisters, Florence DeLeo and Dorothy LaFerriera, both of Marco Island, and Elizabeth McGuire, Lowell, Mass.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.
BRANDT, RUTH, 78, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Bon Secours Maria Manor. Born in Germany, she came here in 1978 from Baltimore. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, John Gilliam, Santa Cruz, Calif.; four daughters, Barbara Corso, Rossville, Md., Belinda Howard, Santa Cruz, Liz Ireland, Ashland, Ore., and Margaret Thomas, Homosassa; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
BURKE, NORMA JENNY BARKER, 91, of Hookerton, N.C., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Kinston, N.C. Survivors include a daughter, Arlene Werner, California; two sons, Albert J. Burke, Hookerton, and Bill Burke, West Monroe, La.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Taylor-Edwards Funeral Home, Snow Hill, N.C.
FILOSA, ARLENE F., 69, of Boca Raton, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003). She lived in Boca Raton for 33 years, coming from the Boston area, and in St. Petersburg for 10 years. She was an office manager for a dentist. She was a member of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and its chancel choir. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Jim; three sons, Raymond, Loxahatchee, Jim Jr., South Carolina, and Phil, Beverly Hills; and a daughter, Darlene Filosa, West Palm Beach. Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Fort Lauderdale.
FRANKLIN, MINNIE RUTH, 63, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She came here from Cochran, Ga. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. She was a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of OES and the Lily White Lodge. Survivors include three daughters, Ruthela Pelham, Bernita Franklin and Diane Smith, all of Largo; four sons, Tony Franklin and Willie Franklin Jr., both of Leesburg, and Johnny Franklin and Christopher Franklin, both of St. Petersburg; 12 stepchildren, Tanya Postell, Maurice Wolfward, Vador Green, Calvin Smwart and Penny Smwart, all of Georgia, Yvette Smwart, Joseph Gordwin, Brenda Sanders, Nadeen Gante and Sheryle Dancil, all of Alexandria, Va., and Ross Franklin and Dorian Morgane; two brothers, Elder Bobby Sheffield, Jacksonville, and Horras Sheffield, Richmond; three sisters, Cora Tolbert, Ruby Waters and Dorothy Crosby, all of Richmond, Va.; 34 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home, Sarasota.
GONZALEZ, PIEDAD, 97, of Hialeah, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at an assisted living facility. Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, she came here in 1985 from New York City. She was a missionary in Cuba. Survivors include a sister, Andrea Galvez, and a brother, Santiago Galvez, both of Miami; and a nephew, Jose Ramon Gonzalez, Hialeah. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
GUNTER, JAMES LEWIS SR., 69, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He came here in 1954 from his native Perry. He was a retired warehouse supervisor and an Air Force veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pinellas Park and Nitram Lodge 188 F&AM in St. Petersburg. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Clara I.; a son, James L. Jr., St. Petersburg; four daughters, Rhonda J. Waskie, Palm Harbor, Brenda L. Pfister, Largo, Linda A. Baney and Annie M. Gunter, both of St. Petersburg; two sisters, Evelyn L. Blue and Ruthie Mae Parker, both of Perry; and four grandchildren. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
HAMES, REID, 65, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Jacaranda Manor. He came here in 1958 from his native Eatonton, Ga. He was a construction worker for the former Carpett Construction Co. Survivors include a daughter, Vanessa Hames, Atlanta; his mother, Bertha Waller, a brother, Fred, and two sisters, Dorothy Bishop and Betty Philyor, all of St. Petersburg. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
KESSLER, ELEANOR G. "ELLIE," 80, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 4, 2003) at home. She was born in Providence, R.I. She came here in 1925 from her native Providence. She worked for Donnell Office Supply as a salesperson and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Joseph A.; a daughter, Kathleen M. Kessler, St. Petersburg; and a son, Richard J., Gainesville. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LaVANGIE, LILLIAN E., 93, of Brooksville, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at Atria Hernando. Born in Dorchester, Mass., she moved to Brooksville in 1969 from St. Petersburg. She was a homemaker, a 4-H leader, a member of Sweet Adelines in Pinellas County and enjoyed sewing. She was Catholic. Survivors include two daughters, Bette Roby, Cushing, Okla., and Nancy Warrenfells, Anderson, S.C.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville.
MARLER, MATTIE LOU, 82, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Westminster Shores Health Center. She was born in Black Mountain, N.C., and came here in 1950 from Marion, N.C. She was an office assistant for J.E. Saltz Shoes in Largo for 30 years. She was a member of 30th Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Richard E. Marler; a daughter, Diana Hathaway, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Virgie Mae Daves, Rock Hill, S.C., and Alta Jane Gibson, Charlotte, N.C.; and a brother, Albert Godfrey, Norfolk, Va. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
MIRANDA, QUINA A., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003). Born in Cuba, she came to Florida in 1983 from Bronx, N.Y. She was a lawyer and a former Cuban diplomat. She retired as a social worker for the city of New York Department of Social Services. She was a member of the College of Lawyers from Havana in Exile and Cirulo Guinero. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Hector; a daughter, Dr. Elinor Alvarez; five brothers, Joaquin Alvarez, Victor Alvarez, Luis Alvarez, Fermin Alvarez and Arles Alvarez; a grandson; and three granddaughters. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
MORTENSEN, RONALD R., 75, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Fountain Inn. He came here 18 years ago from his native St. Paul, Minn. He was a retired journalist and a playwright. He was a member of Bethel Hope Lutheran Church and Via de Cristo. Survivors include a daughter, Anessa M. Mortensen, St. Petersburg. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.
O'NEILL, A. MARIE, 74, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Pittstown, N.J., she came here in 1953 from Three Bridges, N.J. She retired as a client services representative for Merrill Lynch in St. Petersburg. She attended Northside Baptist Church, where she was a thrift shop supporter. Survivors include a brother, Brevoort C. Conover, Bethlehem, Pa.; three nephews; a niece; and her companion, Bailey E. Turner, St. Petersburg. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
ROSS, MARY LOUISE (HANNON), 76, of Revere, Mass., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 11, 2003) at home. Born in Lynn, Mass., she lived here for 22 years and returned to Massachusetts 14 years ago. She and her husband owned Ross Greyhound Kennels. She was a 1947 graduate of Lynn Hospital School of Nursing and was the nursing supervisor in the first aid room at Suffolk Downs Race Track in East Boston, Mass. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Edward J. Sr.; two sons, Edward J. Jr. and Robert W., both of St. Petersburg; three daughters, Patricia A. Capossela, Mary L. Ross and Cynthia M. Ross-Pereira, all of Revere; three sisters, Margery R. Davis, Long Beach, Calif., Dorothy Fernekees, Hubbardston, Mass., and Alice M. Hannon, Brockton, Mass.; a brother, Charles Hannon, North Reading, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Vertuccio Funeral Home, Revere, Mass.
SANTIAGO, GREGORIA, 82, of Spring Hill, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Brooksville. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, she moved to Spring Hill recently from St. Petersburg. She was a homemaker and a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include a son, Sixto Santiago, Yonkers, N.Y.; a daughter, Sylvia Salazar, Spring Hill; three sisters; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.
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 was a senior master sergeant in World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, DAV and Non-Commissioned Officers Association. He was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, 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 Vanessa Lay, Miamisburg, Ohio; a brother, Les, Ivins, Utah; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
TAYLOR, BEULAH, 94, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She was born in Dublin, Texas, and came here seven years ago from Denver. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She was a member of PEO. Survivors include a son, William, St. Petersburg; a daughter, Sandra Casey, Baton Rouge, La.; a brother, Dr. A. Norman Evans Jr., Fort Walton Beach; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.
WATSON, BARBARA ANN, 54, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003) in Huntsville, Ala. She was born in Ohio. She worked at Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion. Survivors include her husband, John K.; and two daughters, Kelsia E. Smith, Madison, Ala., and Karmen L. Trammell, Hamilton, Ohio. Royal Funeral Home, Huntsville, Ala.
WERNER, MARGARET B. "MARTI," 83, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 12, 2003). She came here in 1947 from her native Lake Mills, Wis. She was a dental assistant for 20 years at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and was active in the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Survivors include a son, Richard Werner, Clearwater; and a sister, Josephine Wagner, Milton, Wis. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
ZOZUS, WILLIAM A. "BILL," 60, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Edward White Hospital. Born in Asbury Park, N.J., he came here in 1974 from Dover Foxcroft, Maine. He was an Air Force veteran and was Catholic. Survivors include two brothers, Robert, Carolina Shores, N.C., and Thomas A., Neptune, N.J.; a sister, Doris M. Sarambo, Neptune; three nephews; and four nieces. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.