St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

ALLENDER, GRACE, 53, of Homosassa, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. She came here in 1981 from her native, Savannah, Ga. She was a homemaker and Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Michael; her mother, Mary Doris Bryant, Savannah; a sister, Elizabeth Butler, Ellabell, Ga.; and three nephews. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

JACOBS, STEVEN, 82, of Inverness, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in West Virginia, he came here in 1978 from Irvington, N.J. He was a retired foundry worker for the Crucible Steel Co. of Newark, N.J., and a member of Inverness Eagles Aerie 3992, and Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Survivors include three sons, Richard, Linden, N.J., and Thomas and James, both of Orlando; a daughter, Jeanne Hall, Port Royal, S.C.; a brother, Alex, Naples; a sister, Mary Major, Holiday; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

SHEEHAN, SARA A., 81, of Homosassa, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at home. Born in Jonesboro, Tenn., she came here 35 years ago from Dayton, Ohio. She worked for Kmart and was Methodist. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Charles Sr.; a son, William Jacobs, Las Vegas; three daughters, Rosita Caldwell, Lecanto, Patricia Jacobs, St. Petersburg, and Barbara Berger, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa.

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KIEFFER, THEODORE T., 80, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Lafayette, Ind., he came here in 1974 from Walled Lake, Mich. He was a retired advertising manager for Sears Roebuck and Co., owned Scarbo Inn, Walled Lake, and was a member of VFW, Hernando-Pasco County Line. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ruth; two stepsons, Norman and Kenneth Manning, both of Spring Hill; two stepdaughters, Janice Carpenter, Spring Hill, and Lori Manning, San Diego; a sister, Louise Hanlon, Elm Grove, Wis.; eight grandchildren; and four nieces. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

STIGERS, ROY U., 72, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville. Born in New Sharon, Iowa, he came here 18 years ago from Davenport, Iowa. He was an Army veteran and retired from Alcoa-Davenport Works. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Marco, Rock Island, Ill., Becky Kummerfeldt and Jill Sterling, both of Davenport; two sons, Roy, Durant, Iowa, and Jeff, Davenport; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Brewer and Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

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BRYANT CAROLYN J., 70, of Plant City, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003). She was born in Kittaning, Pa. and moved to the Tampa area in 1957. She was a homemaker and member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Wesley A. Nass Jr., Blackshear, Ga. and Joseph H. Naas, Ocala; two daughters, Pat Millns, Tampa, and Michelle Cook, Middleburg; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Haught Funeral Home, Plant City

BURKHARD, FRANK L., JR., 76, of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003). He was a native of Tampa and graduated from Hillsborough High School, class of 1944. He served in the 4th Marine Division during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve during the Korean War and acted as the VFW post commander. He was an employee of the Tampa Electric Co. for 40 years in the production department. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and was a Mason. He was known for his talents as a grower of all types of flowers, especially hibiscus. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Eloise ; two sons, David Burkhard and Craig Burkhard; a daughter, Kathy Noble; a brother, Roy Burkhard; two sisters, Lola Bartlett and Dottie Sadler. Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, Tampa

FERRANTE, ANTHONY, 82, of Tampa, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003). Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Linda; and a son, Ron. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.

FOSTER, MARGARET E., 79, of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003). She was born in Polkton, N.C., and moved to the Tampa area in 1962. She was a homemaker and member of Bel-Mar Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Edward; two daughters, Sherry Foster Gaddy and Wanda Foster; and three grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

GOOSIE, J.C., 73, of Plant City, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003). He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and moved to the Tampa area 20 years ago. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-1952. He was a professional golfer with the PGA Tour and owned the Space Coast Golf Tour for 25 years. In 1984 he was inducted into the Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife, Vicki, Plant City; six sons, Larry Baldwin, Rick Baldwin, Tom Baldwin, J.C. Goosie Jr., Jeffrey Goosie and Joey Goosie; a daughter, Teresa Brockman; two sisters, Jewell Needham and Gail Nance; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Plant City.

HERNANDEZ, THOMAS, 2 months, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Jan. 14, 2003). Survivors include his parents, Anastacio and Teran Hernandez; paternal grandparents, Anastacio Hernandez and Delia Iris Beltran; maternal grandparents, Thomas Sayre and Marsha Sayre; and a brother, Anastacio "A.J." Hernandez Jr. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

HOLCOMB, SYLVIA DUARTE, 65, of Tampa, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003). She was a graduate of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic School, class of 1956. Survivors include her husband, Hoke S. Holcomb; her mother, Alice Duarte, Tampa; two daughters, Deborah Scibilia and Nadina Ferlita, Tampa; four sons, Tony Ferlita, Odessa, T.J. Ferlita, Scott Holcomb and Grant Holcomb, all of Tampa; a stepdaughter, Marsha Rantala, Charlotte, N.C.; a stepson, Brad Holcomb, Clearwater; and 10 grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

SADLER, DAYMON FRANKLIN, SR., 80, of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003). He was born in Birmingham, Ala., and was a barber. Survivors include a companion, Alice, Tampa; four sons, Daymon R. Jr., Ed, John and Joe, all of Tampa; four daughters Toni, Linda, Gloria and Tina, all of Tampa; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.

WARNER, JAMES D. "JIM," 56, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Laurelwood Nursing Center. Born in Gatlinburg, Tenn., he moved to St. Petersburg in 2000 from Tampa. He was a tow-truck driver in Tampa. He drove a sprint car for Budweiser at USA International Speedway in Lakeland. Survivors include his wife, Nancy. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

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BAUERSFELD, JAMES R., 66, of Hudson, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 28 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was a pest control technician for Armor Pest Control and Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Antoinette "Toni"; a son, James, Hudson; two daughters, Deborah Centella, New Port Richey, and Sharon Kolodziej, Spring Hill; a brother, Charles Bauerfeld, Ore.; and seven grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

BIALOBRZESKI, JOHN R. "JACK," 44, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) in Durando, Colo. Born in Long Island, N.Y., he was a laborer in the construction field. Survivors include a son, J.D., Port Richey; his father, John, Hudson; a brother, Rich, Port Richey; and two sisters, Diane and Barbara Bialobrzeski, both of Long Island. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson.

FOWLER, ROBERT PATRICK, 77, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1985 from Woodside, N.Y. He was a retired clerk for the City of New York, a Merchant Marine and Navy veteran, was a coxswain on the USS Wicks in the Philipines during World War II and received the Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. He was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; and two brothers, Vincent, Ridge, N.Y., and Donald, Holiday. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.

GAHAN, THOMAS F., 83, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Madison Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in New York, he came here in 1977 from Amityville, N.Y. He was a safety inspector for New York State Department of Labor, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Elvia "Ellie." North Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Crematory, New Port Richey.

KLEIN, PHILIP, 82, of Holiday, formerly of Dunedin, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at home. Born in Sharon, Pa., he moved to Dunedin in 1979 from Poland, Ohio, then came here in 1987. He was a retired District Sales Manager with 30 years of service with Kellogg Sales Co., Youngstown, Ohio, an Army veteran of World War II, former coach and umpire with Poland Ohio Boys Baseball Association, a member of DAV Post 78 and was Methodist. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary; a son, Philip, New Port Richey; two brothers, Harry, Mogadore, Ohio, and Rev. Robert, Parsons, W.Va.; a sister, Eileen Kukol, Sharon; and a granddaughter. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Holiday.

MCCLINTOCK, DORIS A., 91, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Bayonet Point Health and Rehabilation Center. Born in Rochester, N.H., she came here 23 years ago from Washington, D.C. She was an administrative assistant with the United States Bureau of Ships, past president, district leader and member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 583, member of Congressman Mike Bilerakis' Speakers Bureau and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, New Port Richey. Survivors include a son, Paul, New Port Richey; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MCELROY, HENRY J., 86, of Holiday, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of New Port Richey. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he came here in 1983 from Pittsburgh. He was an industrial technical writer with 20 years of service for Westinghouse Co., Pittsburgh, and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion Paradise Post 79, New Port Richey, and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holiday. Survivors include five sons, James, Palm Harbor, John and Kevin, both of Pittsburgh, and Thomas and Robert, both of Atlanta; four daughters, Margaret McElroy, Holiday, Rosemary Smulczenski, Webster Grove, Mo., Maureen Glowa, Acushnet, Mass., and Nancy Trammell, Kirkwood, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Holiday.

MONTGOMERY, SARAH E., 86, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Circle Hill, Ohio, she came here seven years ago from Marion, Ohio. She was owner/operator of a cleaning service and a member of First Baptist Church of New Port Richey. Survivors include a son, Wilfred Burnside, Goodyear, Ariz.; two daughters, Patricia Weston, Cardington, Ohio, and Sandra Hughes, Fayetteville, Ohio; three sisters, Marguerite McCray, Iberia, Ohio, Marion Pettifore, Dallas, and Lucy James, New Port Richey; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

PRICE, LAURA MARIE, 43, of Port Richey, Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Warren, Pa., she came here in 1980 from Chicago. She was a photo laboratory manager with 17 years of service with Eckerd Drug Stores and a member of Calvary Worship Center, New Port Richey. Survivors include her parents, Ward and Eileen Price, Port Richey; and three sisters, Candi Skelton, New Port Richey, Leslie Weinhandl, Port Richey, and Lynne Regan, Naperville, Ill. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

SHORT, RONALD A., 59, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at home. Born in Essex, England, he came here in 1988 from Tewksbury, Mass. He was an environmental specialist with three years of service for Pasco County School Board, a British Merchant Marine veteran and a Protestant. He was a member of Wamesit Lodge, AF&AM, Tewksbury, National Registry of Environmental Professionals and listed as a registered environmentalist manager, British Safety Council, past board member of Environmental Information Association and a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Lynda; two daughters, Melanie Carlson, Tallahassee, and Justine Abram, Gainesville; a brother, two sisters, and four grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

SZYMANSKI, CHESTER T., 82, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Hospice Care Center of New Port Richey. Born in New Jersey, he came here 21 years ago from Bayshore, N.Y. He was an airline mechanic for Pan Am Airlines, an Army/Air Force veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4412, Polish American Club, World War II POW Stalag 17 Camp and St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Tedesco, New Port Richey, and Linda Howard, Port Richey; three sisters, Helen Anderson, New Jersey, Jean Koosch, Pennsylvania, and Ana Sember, Port Richey; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hudson.

TAYLOR, JAMES A. SR., 77, of Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., he had 20 years of service with Pennsylvania Railroad, 24 years of service with the United States Postal Service and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Pennsylvania Railroad Veterans Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge and New Haven, Ind., Kiwanis. Survivors include his wife, Winona; a son, Rev. James Taylor Jr., Mooresville, Ind.; three daughters, Janice Kinane, San Diego, Judith Potts, Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Jeanne Adams, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Russell Taylor, Auburn, and Eugene, New Haven; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.

WHITMORE, THOMAS W., 54, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Jan. 9, 2003) as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Neptune Beach, N.J., he came here 15 years ago. He was a seaman, an Army Ranger veteran and Catholic. Survivors include a sister, Eileen Donahue, St. Petersburg; a brother, Michael Riordan, Destin; and several nieces and nephews. Faupel Funeral Homes, Port Richey.

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ANGLE, ARTHUR E. "GENE," 85, of Clearwater died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Cass County, Ind., and came here in 1978 from Logansport, Ind. He retired in 1979 as an auctioneer and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Unity Church of Clearwater. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Mary Frances; a sister, Freda Sisson, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
HAAR, WANDA J. (JOHNSON), 73, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Compassionate Care Hospice, Dover, N.J. She was born in Mount Union, Pa., and came here in 1985 from Denville, N.J. She retired as a secretary after 12 years with Denville Associates. She previously worked for the Redmond Press and the Denville Town Hall, and served in the 1970s as a councilwoman. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Donald L.; a son, Gregory D., Allamuchy, N.J.; a daughter, Donna Renna, Denville; three sisters, Sara Kendall, Greencastle, Pa., Dorothy Casner, Lewistown, Pa., and Katherine Maninno, Reedsville, Pa.; a brother, Robert Johnson, Lewistown; and eight grandchildren. Norman Dean Home for Services, Denville, N.J.
PAUL, MURIEL S., 86, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Highland Pines Nursing Manor, Clearwater, under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1967 from her native Babylon, N.Y. She worked 11 years as a dietitian at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was a member of Holy Orthodox Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Walter Paul, Clearwater, and David Paul, Norwich, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
PAXSON, MARGARET C., 67, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Dublin, Ga., and came here in 1999 from Macon, Ga. She was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include two daughters, Mary T. Petrik, Clearwater, and Yolanda M. Arkett, New Castle, Pa,.; two sons, Joseph F. Jr., Grand Bay, Ala., and Michael G., Madison, Ala.; a brother, James Coley, Macon; a sister, Olive Dalton, Dublin; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Fort Harrison Chapel, Clearwater.
RODELLA, JOSEPH J., 85, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He came here in 1966 from his native Pittsburgh. He worked as a welder for Westinghouse during World War II, owned and operated a Texaco station for 10 years in Turtle Creek, Pa., and worked locally as a landscaper. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Elks Lodge 2159, both of Largo. He was a Golden Gloves boxer. Survivors include two daughters, Joann Harris, Clearwater, and Linda Olson, Dunedin; a brother, James, Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
WALSH, EDWARD, 80, of Clearwater, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He came here in 1983 from his native Detroit, where he retired as head legal investigator for the city of Detroit. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Light of Christ Catholic Church, Clearwater, and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane; three daughter, Diane Zadorozny, Brooklyn, Mich., and Carol Rynkiewicz and Joan Zoumbaris, both of Westland, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.

Dunedin

SHUMAN, LOUISE, 67, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here from her native Brooksville and was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunedin and the Prime Timers of First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Loyal; a son, Curt, Dunedin; a daughter, Belinda A. Hoff, Clearwater; two sisters, Margaret Billenger, Brooksville, and Nada Taugner, Pennsylvania; and four grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.

Largo

BARTH, BERTHA, 90, of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003), at Palm Garden of Pinellas, Largo. She came here in 1980 from her native Boston. She was a homemaker. She was Jewish and a member of Hadassah. Survivors include two daughters, Marian R. Harrison, Largo, and Jean B. Murphy, Long Key; a son, Steven A., Martinsville, Va.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a niece, Ruth Binder, Natick, Mass. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
FOWLER, LESLIE E., 83, of Largo, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at home. He was born in Milton, N.Y., and came here in 1983 from Terrell, Texas. He was a retired salesman and an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Survivors include a son, Richard E., Orlando; a daughter, Nina Miceli, Rochester, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Clearwater Funeral Home & Cremation Options.
MILLER, PAULINE M., 99, of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Palm Garden of Pinellas, Largo. She was born in Lynn, Mass., and came here in 1970 from Lexington, Mass. She was a homemaker. Survivors include four daughters, Jane T. Commor Largo, Patricia Millican, Belleair Bluffs, Joan M. Scoha, Melbourne, and Donna M. Brown, Concord, Mass.; a sister, Jewel Goodwin, Hudson; 26 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
SCHMITZ, AGNES T., 86, of Largo, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. She came here in 1978 from her native Akron, Ohio. She was a registered nurse and worked as an industrial nurse for Ohio Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Largo, and Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
WYATT, EDNA E., 90, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. She was born in Hudson, N.Y., and came here in 1956 from New Jersey, where she retired as a secretary. She was Lutheran. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Edward C.; five stepchildren; a sister, Evelyn Sharpe, St. Petersburg; a cousin, William Satter, Ghent, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Oldsmar

CAPLINGER, ROBERT W., 61, of Oldsmar, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at St. Clair Hospital, New York City. He was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., and came here in 1998 from Kirkwood, Mo. He worked as a regional sales manager for Robot Coupe Corp. He attended Northwood Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Nancy J.; a daughter, Julie L. Huber, New Port Richey; a son, Thomas R., Atlanta; and four grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Palm Harbor

CROSSWELL, IVOR K., 66, a winter visitor to Palm Harbor, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) in Clearwater. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and came here annually from Toronto. He was a retired certified accountant. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; three sons, Jeff, Atlanta, and Steve and Bret, both of Toronto; a brother, Robert, and a sister, Yvonne Binns, both of Kingston; and four grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.
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FORLIZZO, CARMELA "MILDRED," 78, of Palm Harbor, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1958 from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She was Christian. Survivors include three sons, Joseph and Nicholas, both of Palm Harbor, and Dr. Richard, Crystal Beach; a daughter, Julie Prochilo, Pelham, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Tarpon Springs

CARROLL, EDWARD J. SR., 76, of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home. He was born in New York City and came here in 2001 from Flushing, N.Y. He retired after 35 years as a sales representative for Climax Manufacturing Co., New York City. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs, and Sgt. John M. Schneider VFW Post 10757, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marquerite J.; two sons, William L., Roosevelt Island, N.Y., and Edward J. Jr., Milford, Conn.; a brother, Lawrence J., Ulster Park, N.Y.; two sisters, Elizabeth Hennessy, Friendswood, Texas, and Laurel Leghorn, Ulster Park; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.
SOULOUNIAS, KALIOPE, 70, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home. She was born in Kalymnos, Greece, and came here in 1987 from Gary, Ind. She retired after 16 years with Louis Pappas Riverside Restaurant, Tarpon Springs, and was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include three sons, Tom and Steve, both of Tarpon Springs, and Jimmy, Crown Point, Ind.; a brother, Demetris Lisgaria, Sydney, Australia; four sisters, Olga Damalos and Aneze Savvas, both of Tarpon Springs, Dioniso Karavas, Sydney, and Nike Konntarotos, Kalymnos; and three grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.

Seminole

CALDWELL, NORA, 90, of Seminole, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at an assisted living facility in Seminole. She was born in Logansport, Ind., and came here in 1967 from Niles, Mich. She was a homemaker. She worked in the yard goods and materials department at J. Byrons department store. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Burnson, Seminole; a sister, Ruth Windle, West Palm Beach; three grandchildren, Barry Burnson and Betsy Sibley, both of Largo, and Brenda Simpson, Atlanta; and seven great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
HARRINGTON JOHN "JACK," 79, of Seminole, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He came here in 1959 from his native Chicago. He was an aircraft mechanic for United Airlines in Chicago and Miami for 32 years. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Largo. Survivors include a daughter, Jacky Saeger, Seminole; two sons, Mike, Clearwater, and Jim, Largo; a sister, Lorraine Fox, Chicago; and seven grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
ZUKOWSKI, JUNE, 79, of Seminole, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at home under the care of her family and Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and came here in 1982 from Angola, N.Y. She was a retired clerk for the Sattler Department Store in Buffalo. She was a member of American Legion Post 104, Pinellas Park, and Moose Lodge 2205, Largo. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park and was active in its New Life Ministry. Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Rose, Seminole; Barbara Stoffel, Stockton, Calif.; Donna Hawes, Ellwood City, Pa.; and Darlene Venus, Pelham, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater.

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Gulfport

KARNELA, EDWARD P., 86, of Gulfport, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He was born in South Boston, Mass., and came here in 1992. He was a retired specialty store owner. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Arline. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Kenneth City

LeMAY, ROBERT E. "BOB," 66, of Kenneth City, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He came here in 1982 from his native Woonsocket, R.I. He was an electrician for more than 40 years. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Rose-Ange; three daughters, Susan Alea and Michelle DeBeck, both of South Bend, Ind., and Rose Marie Layher, Athens, Ga.; two brothers, Ernest, Plattsburgh, N.Y., and Albert, South Bend; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.

North Redington Beach

MALONEY, LAURA H., 85, of North Redington Beach, formerly of St. Petersburg and Pass-A-Grille, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home. She came here in the 1920s from her native North Carolina. She was a graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College and was a real estate agent in the St. Petersburg area for 15 years. She attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include two sons, William Hogue, Brentwood, Tenn., and John L. Maloney, St. Petersburg; two daughters, Margaret Maloney, Live Oak, and Judy Gaberle, Pataskala, Ohio; and three grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Pinellas Park

BLAIR, NELLE MAE, 89, of Pinellas Park, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Vandergrift, Pa., she had been coming to Florida as a winter visitor since the 1960s and moved to Pinellas Park in 1996 from Apollo, Va., where she was a public elementary school teacher. She was a graduate of Indiana State University. She was Presbyterian. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Moore, South Riding, Va., and Maggie Lower, Madison, Va.; a brother, Frank Bradstock, Las Vegas, N.M.; a sister, Barbara Murray, Apollo, Va.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
HOFFMAN, HARRY "LeROY," 65, of Pinellas Park, died Sunday (Jan. 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Born in Jacksonville, Ill., he came here from Decatur, Ill., after retiring in 1989 from Caterpillar Inc., where he was a draftsman for 30 years. Locally, he worked part time as an airport limousine driver. He was a member of several bowling leagues and enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include two sons, Brian Laughlin, West Carrollton, Ohio, and Eric Hoffman, Pinellas Park; a daughter, Amy Kline, and a brother, Gerald Hoffman, both of Pinellas Park; a sister, Cherie Blackford, Mahomet, Ill.; and three grandchildren. Dawson and Wikoff Funeral Home, Decatur, Ill.
ISBRECHT, TAMMY JO, 43, of Pinellas Park, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home. She was born in Beckley, W.Va., and came here in 1971 from Charleston, W.Va. She was the former owner of West Coast Hair Salon in St. Petersburg. She was a member of the Humane Society. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Glenn R.; her mother, Lois Rose, St. Petersburg; and a brother, James Daniel Rose, Seminole. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.

St. Pete Beach

DONAHUE, JAMES E. "JIM," 82, of St. Pete Beach, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at home. He was born in Coldwater, Mich., and came here in 1988 from Kalamazoo, Mich. He was a business executive. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Shannon Enders, Florida; a son, Michael J., Kalamazoo; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.
PRICE, FRANCES M., 98, of St. Pete Beach, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home under the care of hospice. She was born in New York City and came here in 1967 from Kenmore, N.Y. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Pete Beach. She was a life master bridge player and taught duplicate bridge for many years. She was co-owner of the Aloha Duplicate Club in Kenmore. Survivors include three sons, Charles Jr., Williamsville, N.Y.; Frederick, Sarasota; and Robert, Kenmore; a daughter, Mary Rupp, St. Pete Beach; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.

St. Petersburg

DAVIS, JAMES R. "DICK," 82, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He came here in 1981 from his native Indianapolis. He was a metallurgist for Ford Motor Co. for 22 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Disston Heights Civic Association. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Alice; two daughters, Connie Cravens and Jeanne Tucker, and a son, Steven, all of St. Petersburg; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
GOMEZ, HENRY "HANK," 80, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he came here in 1972 from Key West. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. After leaving the Navy, he served in the Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a senior master sergeant in 1964, and then was an investigator for the Department of Defense for 20 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gulfport, United Methodist Men, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, the VFW and American Legion lodges in Madeira Beach, the OES of St. Petersburg and the Shriners. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lucille; a son, Allan, Winter Park; a daughter, April Stephens, Fort Walton Beach; a brother, Richard, Clearwater; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
JENS, ANNA, 92, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Laurellwood Nursing Home, St. Petersburg. She was born in Germany and was a longtime resident of St. Petersburg. There are no known survivors. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
POWELL, DONALD E., 84, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Edward White Hospital. He was born in Chicago and came here in 1982 from Merrillville, Ind. He was a supervisor for Inland Steel in Indiana Harbor, Ind., and locally was in maintenance at Derby Lane for 13 years. He attended the University of Kentucky. He was a pitcher for the Kids and Kubs softball team in St. Petersburg. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Amanda V.; four daughters, Sharon "Shari" Steffans, Las Vegas; Suzanne "Suzi" Jaskolski, Crown Point, Ind.; Jacqueline "Jacki" Campbell, St. Petersburg; and Cynthia "Cyndi" Wiedeman, Thornton, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
SCHALLER, JAMES L. "JAMIE," 23, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) in the emergency room of Florida Hospital East, Orlando. He came here in 1982 from his native Erie, Pa. He was a graduate of Boca Ciega High School and St. Petersburg College. He was a senior at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was a supervisor in the computer department at Best Buy in Orlando. He was an avid golfer and scuba diver. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg. Survivors include his parents, Karen and James Schaller, his sister, Megan Schaller, and his paternal grandmother, Ruth Schaller, all of St. Petersburg. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
SEVERSON, ARTHUR E. "ART," 79, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Madison, Wis., and came here in 1977 from Colorado Springs, Colo. He was a professional golfer and a member of the PGA. He was a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II. Survivors include a sister, Arlene Parkinson, Ridgefield, Conn. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

CALDWELL, NORA, 90, of Seminole, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at an assisted living facility in Seminole. She was born in Logansport, Ind., and came here in 1967 from Niles, Mich. She was a homemaker. She worked in the yard goods and materials department at J. Byrons department store. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Burnson, Seminole; a sister, Ruth Windle, West Palm Beach; three grandchildren, Barry Burnson and Betsy Sibley, both of Largo, and Brenda Simpson, Atlanta; and seven great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
HARRINGTON JOHN "JACK," 79, of Seminole, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He came here in 1959 from his native Chicago. He was an aircraft mechanic for United Airlines in Chicago and Miami for 32 years. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Largo. Survivors include a daughter, Jacky Saeger, Seminole; two sons, Mike, Clearwater, and Jim, Largo; a sister, Lorraine Fox, Chicago; and seven grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
ZUKOWSKI, JUNE, 79, of Seminole, died Thursday (Jan. 16, 2003) at home under the care of her family and Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and came here in 1982 from Angola, N.Y. She was a retired clerk for the Sattler Department Store in Buffalo. She was a member of American Legion Post 104, Pinellas Park, and Moose Lodge 2205, Largo. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park and was active in its New Life Ministry. Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Rose, Seminole; Barbara Stoffel, Stockton, Calif.; Donna Hawes, Ellwood City, Pa.; and Darlene Venus, Pelham, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater.

Treasure Island

COLLIER ELDON E. SR. 80, of Treasure Island, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home. He was born in South Dakota and came here in 1995 from Tampa. He was a manager at Cohen and Stern Inc. in Chicago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Methodist. Survivors include a son, Ed, and a daughter, Chris Collier, both of Indian Rocks Beach. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.