St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

HALLEY, VICTOR LEVI, 75, of Inglis, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home. Born in Guyan Township, Ohio, he came here 22 years ago from Chillicothe, Ohio. He was owner and operator of Halley's Foodland from 1960 to 1977 and owned the Isaac Walton Lodge, Yankeetown, from 1978 to 1984. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and achieved the rank of master sergeant. He was a member of VFW Post 8698 and was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Keith, New Paris, Ind., and Victor, Chillicothe; two brothers, Richard, Delaware, Ohio, and Jerry, Chillicothe; a sister, Melissa Woodland, Louisville; and two grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

McKOWN, JERRY L., 74, of Homosassa, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he came here two years ago from Georgia. He worked in sales and service in the explosives industry. He was a member of the Sugarmill Golf & Country Club and First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Marilyn; a son, Mark, Aspen, Colo.; a daughter, Jeri Engen, Seattle; a sister, Barbara Baker, San Antonio, Texas; and three grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

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BANNER, ELIZABETH M., 67, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) in Brooksville. Born in Pearson, Ga., she came here eight years ago from Atlanta and was a certified public accountant. She was Protestant. Survivors include a daughter, Teri C. Reeves, Brooksville; two sons, Sam Crews, Douglasville, Ga., and Andy Clement, Tucker, Ga.; a brother, Jesse Earl, Pearson, Ga.; two sisters, Pearl Tanner, Albany, Ga., and Eddie Yarbrough, New York; and five grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Brooksville.

BROWNING, LORAINE McKINNEY, 84, of Brooksville, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Willow, Ky., she came here eight years ago from Plant City. She retired from teaching and supervising home economic programs in Louisville, Ky., and the Kentucky Public School System. She was honored in 1974 for excellence in teaching by Eastern Kentucky University and commissioned a Kentucky Colonel. She volunteered in the transportation office at Oak Hill Hospital. She was a member of Northcliffe Baptist Church, where she helped organize the Loving Hearts group. Survivors include a brother, John Franklin McKinney, Brooksville, Ky.; a niece, Pat Thomas, Gray, Tenn.; and two nephews, John C. McKinney, Brooksville, Ky., and Gary L. McKinney, Maysville, Ky. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

BURGER, MARJORIE E., 83, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Fenton, Mich., she came to Florida in 1975 from Grayling, Mich. She was a foundry worker for the Pontiac Motor Division. Survivors include two daughters, Ronnie Jean Knerr, Lennon, Mich., and Marilyn Joy Stowell, Spring Hill; a son, Gideon Abbey Robarge, Ossineke, Mich.; a brother, Milton Abbey, Lehigh Acres; a sister, Jean Rowe, Marshfield, Wis.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

CAMPBELL, DONALD L. SR., 80, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. He came here 22 years ago from his native Grand Rapids, Mich. He was a retired electrical contractor and an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Hernando Computer Club, Brookridge Breakfast Club and Men's Golf League, Timber Pines Men's Golf League, Masonic Lodge and Faith Presbyterian Church of Brooksville. He was a former deacon at Richmond Reformed Church and former president of the Lions Club. He was a volunteer firefighter and village commissioner. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Donald L. Campbell Jr., Grandville, Mich.; a daughter, Joyce K. Campbell, Falls Church, Va.; a brother, Paul, Brooksville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

DELGADO ABRIL, JULIO, 77, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he came here 15 years ago from New Jersey. He was retired from the New Jersey Department of Corrections, an Army veteran and a member of the Puerto Rican American Club. He was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Juliano Delgado, New Jersey; three daughters, Ada Maria Vazquez, Willingboro, N.J., Diana Jones, Virginia, and Lucy Delgado, Mount Holly, N.J.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a companion, Emma Roche. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

RAWDAN, BERNARD ANDREW, 82, of Brooksville, formerly of Temple Terrace, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Flushing, N.Y., he came here 11 years ago from Temple Terrace. He was the founder and owner of the Automotive Center and a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona; a daughter, Diane S. Dodd, Albany, N.Y.; three sons, Bernard Andrew Jr., Clearwater, and Les and Joe, both of Temple Terrace; two sisters, Sophie Warren, Princeton, N.J., and Ann Salka, Queens, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

SENNER, GERMAINE M. "GERRI," 75, of Torrington, Conn., formerly of Spring Hill, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) in Torrington. She was born in Old Town, Maine. She moved to Connecticut a year ago from Spring Hill, where she had lived for 18 years. She was a retired expeditor for General Electric. She was a eucharistic minister, church greeter and a member of Parish Council at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Bruce Durwin, West Stockbridge, Mass., Gerald Durwin, Roanoke, Va., and Joseph Durwin, Torrington; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The Laporta Funeral Home, Torrington, Conn.

SWEENEY, KATHLEEN, 42, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Providence, R.I., she came here two years ago from Winter Haven. She was a computer operator and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors include her father, Richard Sweeney, Spring Hill; and a brother, Dr. Richard Sweeney, Bartow. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

WILSON, STEPHEN PADRAIC "GUNNY," 53, of Spring Lake, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at home after a long battle with Huntington's disease. Born in Bethesda, Md., he moved to Brooksville in 1977. He was a Marine Corps veteran, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of sergeant and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Valor. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in animal nutrition. He worked for the Brooksville Fire Department, NWHFD and Spring Hill Fire & Rescue District, retiring as a firefighter and paramedic lieutenant. He was a rescue scuba diver and was an instructor at Florida State Fire College. He raised and trained a search and rescue dog. He was a professional skydiver for 10 years. He was a member of the local and national Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sharon; a sister, Briana, Jacksonville; and a brother, Michael, Sand Point, Idaho. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

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ATKINSON, MARGARET M., 81, of Seffner, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003). Survivors include a son, John N., Seffner; two sisters, Emma Burt and Marion Alestra, both of New Jersey; and a grandchild. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

COMPTON, LINDA LEE "LINN," 56, of Tampa, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003). She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, William W.; a son, Tyler; two daughters, Caprice Schwarzwalder and Amanda Driggers; her mother and stepfather, Betty Marie "Gigi" and John Wells; a sister, Vicki Cortez; and 11 grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Carrollwood Chapel, Tampa.

FARGO, MARGARET ROSE, 84, of Thonotosassa, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003). She moved to the Tampa area several years ago from Cleveland. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Wheeler; a son, Emil Fargo, Virginia; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. C.E. Prevatt Funeral Home, Temple Terrace.

GREENAWALT, THERESA LYNN, 42, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003). Born in Elyria, Ohio, she was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She was a graduate of King High School, was employed at University Community Hospital for 18 years and was a member of the Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her mother, Pauline Greenwalt; two brothers, Andrew, Zephyrhills, and Larry, Springfield, Ohio; three sisters, Ellen Greenwalt, Tampa, Shirley McClain and Sylvia Knittel, both of Norwalk, Ohio; and 10 nieces and nephews. Florida Mortuary & Cremation Services, Tampa.

HOCHBERG, REBECCA, 91, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Menorah Manor. She moved to Tampa in 1970 from Chattanooga, Tenn. She was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women. Survivors include a son, Dr. Bernard Hochberg, Tampa; four sisters, Rachel Gottlib and Suzanne Sniadover, both of Paris, France, Toby Levy, Mount Kisco, N.Y., and Miriam Rich, Savannah, Ga.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Beth David Funeral Chapel, Tampa.

KING, JACK, 78, of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003). Born in Memphis, Tenn., he moved to Tampa more than 50 years ago. He was a World War II veteran, receiving the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Legion, the 4th Marine Association, and the VFW. He was also a member of the Hillsborough Lodge Scottish Rite, Egypt Temple Shrine, Selama Grotto and Royal American Shrine Club. He was a member of DeMolay since 1939 and was the recipient of the Legion of Honor in 1964. He was a Florida west coast sales representative for Colgate-Palmolive Co., retiring after 35 years. Survivors include three children, Jack King Jr. and Frank King, both of Tampa, and Annis Gerstner, St. Petersburg; a brother, Robert Kind, Ohio; three grandchildren; and longtime companion, Josephine Chambers. Mark III Funeral Home, Tampa.

McCORRISTON, IRA M., 67, of Tampa, died Friday (Jan. 10, 2003) at Palm Gardens. Born in Canada, he moved to the Tampa area 40 years ago. He was the owner of J.R. Cars in Tampa and was Evangelical. Survivors include three daughters, Jennifer McCorriston, Debra Connors and Linda Churchman, all of Tampa; and three granddaughters, Blake and Kendyl Churchman, both of Tampa, and Virginia Ronen, Miami. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Inc., Largo.

McGEE, ELIZABETH, 101, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003). Born in Temple, Ga., she was a longtime resident of Tampa. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include a great-niece, C.C. Caro Ruth; and other family members. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

MILTNER, LENORE M., 83, of Sun City Center, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003). Formerly of Strongsville, Ohio, she moved to the Tampa area many years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Greenaway; and several nieces and nephews. Sun City Center Funeral Home.

MINOR, WILLARD SR. "WILL," 71, of Plant City, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003). Born in Beaumont, Ohio, he moved to the Tampa area 27 years ago from Ohio. He an Army veteran, was the owner of a tree service and was Baptist. Survivors include his wife Brenda; a daughter, Ebra M. Williams, Plant City; two sons, Willard D. Jr., Ohio, and Willard D. III, Plant City; a brother; five sisters; and three grandchildren. Haught Funeral Home, Plant City.

MIRANDA, ANTONIO N., 71, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003). Survivors include his wife, Alicia; two sons, Tony and Rudy Miranda; two daughters, Olga Aquayo and Jackie Gutierrez; a brother, Rudolfo Miranda; a sister, Dora Miranda; and four grandchildren. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

MORROW, HELEN J., 83, of Valrico, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003). She was an accountant and was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Robert, Valrico, and Edward, Costa Mesa, Calif.; two daughters, Pamela Kapche, Des Plaines, Ill., and Peggy Bleich, Maryland, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Alfred, Sarah and Erik. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

RAMOS, OLIVER ANTONIO, 23, of Tampa, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003). Survivors include a mother, Cristina Liriano; father, Juan A. Ramos; and nine sisters, Patria, Raquel, Dilcia, Ruth, Francisca, Zunilda, Icela, Rosa and Olga Ramos. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

SALSBURY, MINNIE C., 94, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003). A lifelong resident of Tampa, she was a teacher at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School and was past president of the PTA. She was a life member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, past president of the Rodeph Sholom Sisterhood, a member of Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women. Survivors include two daughters, Amiee Mezrah, Tampa, and Dale Gratz, Miami Beach; a sister, Charlotte Schwartz, Tampa; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Beth David Funeral Chapel, Tampa.

SHOEMAKER, JOHN WILLIAM "JACK," 90, of Odessa, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003). Born in Philadelphia, he moved to the Tampa area in 1968 from Detroit. He was a racehorse trainer, a member of APBA Horseman's Association and was Protestant. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Vaughn, Tampa; two sons, Juan Camilo, Odessa, and Larry Vaughn, Tampa; two grandchildren, Heather Boyer and Dustin Vaughn, both of Odessa; and three great-grandchildren. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

TIDWELL, KATHLEEN HENRY, 40, of Tampa, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. Born in Marysville, Ohio, she moved to the Tampa area several years ago. She was a graduate of the University of South Florida and was a member of Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Danny; two sons, Cameron and Andrew; parents, Phillip and Corine Henry, Sarasota; and a sister, Yvonne Henry, Tampa. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

TREMBLAY, VERE J., 78, of Valrico, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born in Chelsea, Mass., he moved to the Tampa area in 1990 from Wareham, Mass. He was a World War II veteran, a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Seffner. Survivors include his wife, Philma; a son, Mark Termblay, Port St. Lucie; a daughter, Karen Lee Crosby, Sandwich, Mass.; and a sister, Jeanette Bonventure, Ponte Verde. Dundee-Haines City Funeral Home.

WILSON, WINDELL C., 65, of Tampa, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003). Born in Newark, N.J., he was a director of Human Resources for the Newark Housing Authority. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a son, Jamal M. Wilson, Tampa; a brother, Thomas Wilson Jr., East Orange, N.J.; and two cousins, Dorothy and Lena Townsend, both of New York City. Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

ZYWICZKA, WALTER, 83, of Brandon, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Northside Hospital & Heart Institute, St. Petersburg. Born in Poland, he moved to the Tampa area many years ago from Manhattan. He retired from tailoring in 1972 and worked for the Treasure Isle Shrimp Co. for 10 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Polish American Club of Tampa. Survivors include a son, Mark H. Zywiczka, Lutz; a daughter, Amelia Gaudio, Brooklyn, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Jonette, Frank, Dominick, Leann and Morgan; and three great-grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation Society, Clearwater.

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APPLEBY, VERONICA ELIZABETH, 80, of Hudson, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Belleville, N.J., she came here in 1973 from New Jersey and owned a window decorating company. She was Catholic. She was a member of Women of Moose and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Meinhardt, New Port Richey, and Joanne Acierno, Hudson; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a companion, John Jukas. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

BENNETT, WILLIAM CARLTON, 48, of Holiday, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at home. He came here in 1993 from his native Louisville, Ky. He was a mechanic for Jerry Brown Shell service station, Louisville, for 18 years. He was Catholic. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Bennett, Louisville; and his mother, Alice Shuck, Taylorsville, Ky. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Holiday.

BIFFAR, HELMUTH, 85, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Heilbron, Germany, he came here in 1975 from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired upholsterer and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his son, Helmuth, Port Richey; and a sister, Eleanor Anderson, West Palm Beach. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

FINCH, BARBARA LOIS, 57, of Holiday, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Milwaukee, she came here several years ago from Fayetteville, N.C. She was an accounting firm operations clerk. Survivors include her son, Andrew Hurtado, Holiday; a daughter, Mary Gurganus, Fayetteville; one grandson and one granddaughter. Ambassador Mortuary Service, Oldsmar.

McGILL, JOHN F., 82, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Campbellstown, Ohio, he came here 13 years ago from Richmond, Ind. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; a daughter, Sally Ann Nicholas, New Port Richey; a son, Nicholas McGill, Las Vegas; two brothers, Thomas, California, and Joseph, Richmond, Ind.; two sisters, Marie Bruno, Illinois, and Rita Wilson, Georgia; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

SCHREINER, LILY A., 88, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in New York, she came here in 1988 from Pond Eddy, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Pizzini, Tarpon Springs, and Lorraine Wells, New Port Richey; a sister, Gloria Hetherington, New Port Richey; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Bell Funeral Home, Hudson.

STOLWORTHY, WILLIAM A., 92, of Downey, Calif., formerly of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Southland Nursing Home, Downey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved in 2002 to California from New Port Richey, where he resided for 18 years. He was a retired U.S. postmaster in Lynbrook, N.Y. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and achieved the rank of master sergeant. He was a member of Beacon Lakes Homeowners Association and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his daughter, Aileen Bracken, Downey; and two granddaughters, Kathleen and Erin Bracken. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

TAYLOR, JAMES A., 77, of Port Richey, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. He came here several years ago from his native Fort Wayne, Ind. He was a railroad laborer and World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Winona. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

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BICKERSTAFF, GEORGE WILLIAM, 90, of Gainesville, formerly of Clearwater, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Hospice Care Center, Gainesville. He was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., and moved from Clearwater to Gainesville in 1990. During his working years, he was a unit supervisor at Union Carbide in West Virginia and then a sales representative for Sandpaper Inc. in Clearwater and Clearwater Tile. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church South at Haile Plantation. He enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Inez; two daughters, Marti Corbitt, Venice, Fla., and Beverly O'Connor, Key West; two brothers, Jack, South Charleston, W.Va., and Frank, Plymouth, N.C.; a sister, Mary Rogers, Richwood, W.Va; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Williams-Thomas Funeral Homes, Gainesville.
BURTON, WILLIAM R., 89, of Clearwater, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and came here in 1991 from Fort Lee, N.J. He was president of Burton-Quaker Litho Corp., New York City. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of New York Athletic Club and Rockland County Country Club, New York. Survivors include his wife, Frances; a daughter, Pamela J. Burton, New York City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.
HODGE, VIRGINIA M., 81, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Redstone, Pa., and came here several years ago from Detroit. She was a former school secretary. Survivors include a son, Thomas P., Clearwater. Ambassador Mortuary Service, Oldsmar.
LEBEDZ, STELLA M., 90, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in New York City and came here in 1973 from Manville, N.J. She was a seamstress and a Catholic. Survivors include a son, Ronald J., St. James, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
ROWAN, ROBERT G., 81, of Clearwater and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., died Monday (Jan. 13, 2003) at Hospice Community Care, Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Wilkes-Barre and had been a seasonal resident here. He owned Rowan Propane Gas Services, Wilkes-Barre. He was a pilot for U.S. Overseas Airlines and also a private pilot. He was a first lieutenant in the Army Air Forces in World War II and was recalled to duty during the Korean War. He was Methodist. He was a member of Gideons International and a speaker for Christian Women's Clubs and churches. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary Hileman Rowan; a brother, Joseph, Clarence Center, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. Williams Funeral Home, Plymouth, Pa.
STEFFANS, ALMEDA B., 87, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care, Largo. She was born in Coldwater, Mich., and came here in 1978 from Clinton, Mich. She retired in 1974 from a family-owned pharmacy. She was Protestant. Survivors include a son, John D., Clearwater; a sister, Willa Nutting, Eastpointe, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center, Largo Chapel.
TAYLOR, MARY M., 75, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in Louisville, Ky., and came here in 1961 from New Orleans. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include three sons, Steve, Palm Harbor, Mark, Tampa, and Terry, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Stanley Terrell, Louisville, and Carl Terrell, Piney Flats, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Druid Road Chapel, Clearwater.
THIELEMANN, CATHERINE "KAY," 86, of Clearwater, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1973 from Long Island, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of Light of Christ Church, Clearwater. Survivors include two sons, William Thielemann, Cody, Wyo., and John Beisel, Smithtown, N.Y.; a daughter, Mary Ann Perrino, Lake Grove, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
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SKINKLE, RICHARD C., 92, of Clearwater Beach, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Cypress Palms, Largo, under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., and came here in 1970 from Emmaus, Pa. He was a retired senior engineer and had worked for Western Electric Co. in Allentown, Pa. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Clearwater, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Purdue University. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Margaret B.; a daughter, Lenore S. Mulock, St. Petersburg; a sister, Dorothy Skinkle Hardenstein, Cocoa Beach; and a grandson. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

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GRIDLEY, JAMES LEARNED, 83, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Worcester, Mass., and came here in 1977 from Mount Tabor, N.J. He worked 50 years as a self-employed piano tuner technician and was a life member of the Piano Technicians Guild. He was an actor and performed in numerous community theater productions. He received a best actor award in 1994 for his performance as Norman Thayer in On Golden Pond. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Rhoda Armstrong Gridley; a son, Bruce Douglas, Portland, Maine; a sister, Dawn Bonk, Mariaville, N.Y.; and a granddaughter, Sierra Marie Gridley, Portland. National Cremation Society, Largo.
POWERS, JOHN J. JR. "JACK," 71, of Dunedin, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) when he was struck by a car as he was walking across Alt. U.S. 19. He was born in Queens, N.Y., and came here in 1985 from Long Island, N.Y. He was a supervisor at AT&T in New York and Florida. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunedin, and a commodore of the Dunedin Yacht Club. Survivors include three nephews, Kenneth Lueck, Clearwater, Robert Lueck, Farmingdale, N.Y., and Fred Lueck, Palm Harbor; and three nieces, Eileen Lueck, Fort Lauderdale, Kathleen Lueck, Commack, N.Y., and Diane Lueck, Dunedin. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
SMITH, AMY C., 95, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Dulton, Canada, and came here in 1957 from Fort Knox, Ky. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin. Survivors include a niece, Peggy Wilson, Orlando. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.

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BARTLETT, WILMER A., 75, of Largo, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in St. John, Maine, and came here in 1990 from Hartford, Conn. He was a construction foreman for the Stitch Construction Co. in Connecticut and also worked in the Portland (Maine) Shipyard. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a prisoner of war during the Korean War. He attended St. Matthew Catholic Church, Largo. He was a member of American Legion 273 Madeira Beach and Forgotten Korean War Veterans. Survivors include two sisters, Rena Marquis, New Britain, Conn., and Kathleen Castonquay, Bristol, Conn.; and a nephew, Dana Bartlett, Shelton, Conn. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
CARNASCIOLE, JANET, 75, of Largo, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She came here in 1988 from her native Newark, N.J. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Damiano, Bloomfield, N.J., and Joyce A. Grzynkowicz, Largo; 10 grandchildren, including Steven Risso, Largo; and 16 great-grandchildren. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.
DZIKOWSKI, NELLIE, 106, of Largo, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in Poland and moved here in 1970 from Bridgeport, Conn. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include three daughters, Stella Archacki, Largo, and Helen Galat and Frances Stepka, both of Port Richey; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a great-great-great grandchild. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
HOSTON, THE REV. WILLIE, 70, of Largo, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Williston. He was assistant pastor at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Largo for more than 47 years and was president of the Mass Choir, past chairman of the Deacon Board and a member of the brotherhood in Union 1. He attended public schools in Sicily Island, La., and attended Tampa Baptist College. He was an avid bowler. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lois; two sons, Minister Willie Davis, Largo, and the Rev. Anthony, Altamonte Springs; seven daughters, Lois Howard and Edna Bellamy, both of Tampa, Janet Brooks, St. Petersburg, Constance Henry, Clearwater, Cynthia Golden, Augusta, Ga., Patricia Johnson, Sarasota, and Lora Lumpkin, Altamonte Springs; a brother, Mitchell, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Lula Dorsey, Largo, and Annie Bell Dunn, Tucson, Ariz.; 31 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
JAFFE, DOROTHY, 94, of Largo, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Cypress Palms assisted living facility, Largo. She was born in Austria and came here several years ago from New York. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Steinberg, White Plains, N.Y. Beth David North Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Clearwater.
JAMES, NORMA T., 81, of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and came here in 1981 from Cape Cod, Mass. She retired in 1980 as a service representative for the New England Telephone Co. in Hyannis, Mass. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Clearwater, and president from 1997 to 1999 of the Fort DeSoto Questers. Survivors include her husband, Donald F.; a son, James, Enfield, Conn.; two daughters, Kathryn Baril, Miami and Key Largo, and Ruth Jean Tilley, Columbia, Conn.; and a grandson. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
MULLER, ANDREW L., 81, of Largo, died Saturday (Jan. 18, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Lindenhurst, N.Y., and came here in 1976 from Stony Brook, N.Y. He worked 35 years for the Postal Service and retired as an assistant postmaster. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Jerome's Catholic Church, Largo, and was a fourth degree grand knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was a 15-year volunteer at Largo Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Barbara Riley, Farmville, Va., and Carol Sue Augustson, Lady Lake; a brother, Kenneth, Lindenhurst; and four grandchildren. International Casket & Urn Gallery, Clearwater.
PETERSEN, JEANNE M., 71, of Largo, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She came here in 1997 from her native Staten Island, N.Y. She worked 20 years as a deli clerk for Pathmark supermarket in New York. Survivors include a son, James, Largo; a daughter, Susan Porch, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Rosalie Race, Dunnellon, and Jacqueline Maiorani, Staten Island; and a grandchild. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
TOLBERTT, MILDRED MARY, 79, of Largo, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1986 from her native Chicago Heights, Ill. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Major J.; a daughter, Vera Barry, Largo; a son, Norman, Largo; three sisters, Dolly Brown, Rotonda, Pearl Wroblewski, Chicago Heights, and Evelyn Brown, Peotone, Ill.; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

Oldsmar

LAUZON, DONALD L., 90, of Oldsmar, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Palm Gardens of Clearwater. He was born in Aberdeen, Wash., and came here in 1957 from Wisconsin. He was the former owner and operator of Twin D Mobile Home Park in Clearwater. He was a member of the Moose and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Mary Olsen, Clearwater; and a grandson, Jason Olsen. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Palm Harbor

GALLAHER, DAVID M., 63, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home. He was born in Loretto, Tenn., and came here in 1990 from Toledo, Ohio. He was a senior systems analyst for the city of Toledo. He was a Navy veteran and a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Palm Harbor, Catholic War Veterans and American Legion, Toledo. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Barbara L.; a son, Gene David, Columbia, Md., a daughter, Kathleen Grace Bilbrey, Holiday; a brother, James, Oregon, Ohio; three sisters, Doris Duffy and Faye Smith, both of Toledo, and Wanda Rice, Oregon, Ohio; and a granddaughter. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
KIMM, MARGARET, 99, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in Providence, R.I., and came here in 1978 from Rhode Island. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Palm Harbor. Survivors include a son, Richard, Gray Court, S.C.; a daughter, Barbara Cambia, Boca Raton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.
RAITI, VITA ANN, 88, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Westchester Gardens, Clearwater. She came here in 1983 from her native New York City. She was a retired seamstress. She was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs, and International Garment Workers Union Local 48, New York City. Survivors include a son, Salvatore, Palm Harbor; a daughter, Lena Caron, Palm Harbor; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.

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Indian Rocks Beach

CLEMENS, CATHERINE L., 87, of Indian Rocks Beach, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Columbia, Pa., she came here 53 years ago from Greensburg, Pa. She was a member of Sand Hills Baptist Church in Chipley. She enjoyed genealogy and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include two sons, Arthur Clemens, Indian Rocks Beach, and Brian T. Clemens, South Port; a daughter, Coleen M. Clemens, St. Petersburg; a brother, Arthur Green, Orlando; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

Kenneth City

CONSTANT, HENRY L., 80, of Kenneth City, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Putnam County, Conn., he came here 14 years ago from East Hampton, Conn. He was Catholic. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Lions and Elks and Knights of Columbus. He was a member of a senior bowling team in a traveling league. Survivors include his wife, Edna; two sons, Brian, Columbus, Conn., and Wayne, East Hampton, Conn.; a daughter, JoAnn Wendland, Northglenn, Colo.; a sister, Dorothy Gadoury, Brooksville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

Pinellas Park

DRAKE, VIRGINIA L. "GINI," 79, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (Jan. 17, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Shiloh, N.J., and came here in 1989 from Groton, Conn. She was a homemaker and a member of Seven Day Baptist Church, Westerly, R.I. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Donald; a son, Randall S., St. Petersburg; two daughters, Wendy Nelson and Holly Haines, both of Largo; a sister, Jeanette Rogers, Alfred Station, N.Y., and five grandchildren. International Casket & Urn Gallery, Clearwater.
GRYWINSKI, GERTRUDE A., a.k.a. JUDY GRYWIN, 90, of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1972 from Long Island, N.Y. Survivors include two daughters, Joan Winsett, Troy, Va., and Gail Hynninen, Aquebogue, N.Y.; a sister, Bunny Bright, St. Petersburg; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.

St. Pete Beach

HIRONS, JUNE DOROTHY, 70, of St. Pete Beach, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in England, she came here in 1984 from Dallas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of England. Survivors include her husband, Reginald B.S.; a son, Reginald I.S. Hirons, San Rafael, Calif.; two daughters, June Johnson, Lutz, and Susan Groner, Odessa; and three grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, South Tampa Chapel.

St. Petersburg

CAMPBELL, FRANK C., 52, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was born in Monessen, Pa., and came here in 1977 from Charleston, W.Va. He was a marketing underwriter for Amerisure Insurance in St. Petersburg. He was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church of St. Petersburg. He was an Eagle Scout and was treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 262 in St. Petersburg. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed most sports and was a Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sandy; a daughter, Kristen, and a son, Ryan, both of St. Petersburg; two sisters, Arlene Campbell Frye, St. Petersburg, and Judy Campbell Bevan, Clearwater; and a brother, Robert Brian Campbell, Belle Vernon, Pa. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
DANIELS, RUBY, 80, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
FAUST, AMY D., 91, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003). She was born in Hastings, Neb. She was a retired minister and wrote and produced religious television and radio programs. She was a dramatist and artist. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Harold; a daughter, Barbara Capron, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Wilbur Deck and Oscar Deck; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City.
GREENE, MURRELL WILSON, 81, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Edward White Hospital, St. Petersburg. He came here in 1961 from his native Kansas City, Mo. He retired from the Park Plaza Barber Shop after 30 years and was a barber for 39 years. He was a member of Pinellas Park Baptist Temple and Albert Pike Lodge 219 F&AM in Kansas City. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Genevieve Anderson Greene; two sons, Ronald W., Covington, La., and Timothy V., Homosassa; a daughter, Kimberly M. Greene; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
KALAN, ALIA V., 90, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) at Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Born in Michigan City, Ind., she came here in 1968 from Waukegan, Ill. She was a restaurant server and was Lutheran. Survivors include a son, Steven Kalan, St. Petersburg; a stepdaughter, Jeanette Thompson, Fort Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Robert Baker, California; two sisters, Catherine Brown and Louise Jaremus, both of Illinois; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
MAINOR, ETHEL LEE "AUNTIE," 83, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Boca Ciega Nursing Center, Gulfport. She was a lifetime resident of St. Petersburg. She was a member of Bethel AME Church. Survivors include four daughters, Maria Scruggs and Barbara Dennis, both of St. Petersburg, Julia Starling, Tampa, and Cynthia Okot, Houston; two sons, Augustus Wimberly, Tampa, and Thomas Edward Davis, St. Petersburg; and 23 grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
McINTOSH, JOSEPH, 80, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Coquina Key Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Early County, Ga., he came here in 1993 from Newark, N.J., where he worked for the sanitation department. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was Methodist. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis McIntosh and Jackie McIntosh, and a son, Christopher, all of New Jersey; and a sister, Gladys Brown, Blakely, Ga. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
PFLEGING, PATRICIA R., 75, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Jan. 19, 2003) in Royal Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Albany, N.Y. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Price, Terre Haute, Ind., and Rebecca Keesling, St. Petersburg; two sons, Daniel J. Pfleging and Robert L. Pfleging, both of Noblesville, Ind.; a sister, Sue Conner, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, Terre Haute, Ind.
ROGERS, THE REV. SCOTT HAMILTON, 43, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in Atlanta, he came here in 1985. He was pastor of Tampa Baptist Deaf Church since 1996. He was a graduate of Georgia State University and was studying for his master's degree in divinity. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; a daughter, Penny Unmisig, St. Petersburg; his father, John H., and a sister, Susan Herzig, both of St. Petersburg; a brother, John Rogers, Roanoke, Va.; and a granddaughter. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
STARK, MARION L., 83, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at Westminster Shores Health Center. Born in Loganville, Wis., she came to Florida in 1948 from Madison, Wis., where she worked at the Bank of Madison. She also was a secretary to U.S. Sen. Robert Lafolett in Washington, D.C., during World War II. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and its Women's Club. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Elmer "Bud"; two daughters, Cynthia Stark, Tampa, and Barbara Gaterman, Fort Lauderdale; and two sisters, Lyndell Vancaster and Audrey Frayer, Milwaukee. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
STEWART, HERMAN R. "BUDDY," 66, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Modesto, Calif. He was a Marine Corps and Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a musician at the Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach and the St. Pete Beach Hilton. He performed on the Ed Sullivan Show and played in Las Vegas. Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Stewart, Arkansas; and four grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Seminole.
TAM, PHYLLIS L., 60, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Jan. 20, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Miami, she came here in 1967 from Santa Rosa, Calif. She was a beautician at Carlton Towers in St. Petersburg. She was an Air Force veteran and was Episcopal. Survivors include a son, Bryan Tam, Waterloo, N.Y.; two daughters, Shelley Tam and Christine Tam, Waterloo; a brother, Gary Robertson, St. Petersburg; and four grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
WRIGHT, SHERRY J., 64, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home. She was born in Augusta, Ga. She was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and St. Petersburg Junior College and retired from Pinellas County government. Survivors include a son, Michael Leland, and a daughter, Michelle Beatham, both of St. Petersburg; and four grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

LEMES, PAUL, 85, of Seminole, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home. Born in Czechoslovakia, he came here from Long Island, N.Y. He was a maintenance worker at the Empire State Building in New York City. He was a member of St. Therese Byzantine Church and the St. Therese Men's Club. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary; three daughters, Mary Schettini and Theresa Kanuck, both of Long Island, and Agnes Robbie, Jamison, Pa.; and seven grandchildren. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
SMITH, MARTHA E., 66, of Seminole, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She came here in 1997 from her native Piqua, Ohio. She worked for an appliance manufacturer in Troy, Ohio, for 14 years. She was Protestant. Survivors include a son, David W. Harsham, Springfield, Ill.; a daughter, Donna J. Corcoran, Waverly, Ohio; and six grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
STAUCLIFFE, MARTHA L., 82, of Seminole, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at home under hospice care. She came here in 1985 from her native Pittsburgh, where she was an electrical inspector for more than 42 years for Mine Safety Appliance. Survivors include a niece and two nephews. National Cremation Society, Largo.
WARD, MARY LOUISE, 77, of Seminole, died Wednesday (Jan. 22, 2003) at Barrington Terrace, Largo. Born in Malden, Mass., she came here in 1980 from Bethesda, Md. She was a real estate saleswoman in Washington, D.C. She was a member of St. Justin the Martyr Catholic Church in Largo. Survivors include two daughters, Sara Dawson, Seminole, and Mary Ann Burrow, Richland, Wash.; three sisters, Ellen McDonald, Scituate, Mass., Sara Ivaldi, Winthrop, Mass., and Jean Glynn, Beverly, Mass.; two brothers, Ernest J. "Jack" Morehead, Valrico, and William Morehead, Brentwood, N.H.; and four grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

South Pasadena

FLORA, ROBERT E., 72, of South Pasadena, formerly of Tampa, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Roanoke, Va., he came here three years ago from Tampa. He was an Air Force master sergeant, serving in Korea and Vietnam and receiving 15 medals. He was a member of the Noncommissioned Officers Club at MacDill Air Force Base. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Edith M.; two sons, Robert E. Jr., St. Petersburg, and Thomas E., Kingsport, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

HITE, HOWARD T., 99, of Treasure Island, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2003) at College Harbor Retirement Community. He was born in Terra Haute, Ind. He came here in 2002 from Pontiac, Mich. He owned Hite Photo in Detroit. He was a member of the American Hermicalcis Society. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Hite, and a son, Donald W. Hite, both of Pontiac; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.