St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

BAUER, LT. COL. MAURICE H., 85, of Crystal River, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Brentwood Healthcare in Lecanto. Born in North English, Iowa, he came here 35 years ago from Tampa. He was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel with 27 years of service, and a 1965 graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in business administration. He was a member of Inglis/Yankeetown Lions Club, Shriners, Retired Officers Association, and Republican Club of Inglis. Survivors include his wife, Viola (Bloom); a son, Bruce, Pecos, Texas; a daughter, M. Nancy Richards, Washington, D.C.; a step-son, James Wolfe; and two grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

DIBARTOLO, JOSEPHINE MURRAY, 67, of Crystal River, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home under the care of family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she came here in 1981 from Bloomingdale, N.J. She was a retired certified nurses assistant and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, Leo Murray, Oxford, N.J., Anthony Murray, Wantage, N.J., Robert Murray, Patterson, N.J., Patrick Murray, Wichita, Kan., Christopher, Bradenton, Dominic Murray, Orlando, William Murray, Maryland, and Brian Murray, Crystal River; three daughters, Patricia Giannone, Helen Messer, both of Crystal River, and Barbara Nienas, Elkhorn, Wis.; 25 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

GREEN, ELSIE A., 90, of Lecanto, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Brentwood Health Care Center. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., she came here in 1975 from Rockville Center, N.Y. She was a retired executive secretary for Liberty Mutual Life Insurance Co. and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Survivors include her husband, Earl; two sons, Lawrence Green, Los Angeles, and Nicholas Monchak, Largo; two daughters, Barbara Webster, Hartford, Conn., and Nancy McCabe, Bonita, Calif.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

LARDNER, JACQUELINE LEE, 67, of Brooksville, formerly of Inverness, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home. Born in Cleveland, she came here in 1985 from Eastlake, Ohio. She was a retired school secretary, a member of VFW Post 4337 Auxiliary, Eagles Aerie 3992, and Moose Lodge 2112, all of Inverness, and a Protestant. Survivors include a daughter, Laura Rowe, Brooksville, five stepsons, Richard, Salem, Mass., Robert and Joseph, both of Willowick, Ohio, Michael, Nanty-Glo, Pa., and John, New York; a brother, Reginald Eidnier, Cleveland; and five grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

LEE, ROGER STEVEN SR., 67, of Floral City, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Citrus Health and Rehab Center, Inverness. Born in Boston, he lived in Miami, Palm Beach Gardens, and Land O'Lakes before coming here. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his daughter, Monique Denney, Floral City; a son, Roger Lee Jr., Cary, N.C.; two brothers, Russell, Kentucky, and Richard, North Carolina; three sisters, Barbara Perham and Nancey Gies, both of Palm Beach Gardens, and Sandy Joyce, Johnson City, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

MARQUISE, ALICE HOWINGTON, 84, of Lecanto, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in Jackson County, Ga., she was owner of Alice's Restaurant in Athens, Ga. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Hooper Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inverness.

MCDONALD, EUGENE HAROLD, 75, of Inverness, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Sullivan, Ind., he came here in 1998 from Bradenton. He was retired from the ministry with 35 years of service with Evangelical Friends Quaker Church in several locations, an Army veteran of World War II, and attended Hernando Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Norma; a son, David, Beaverton, Ore.; a daughter, Marilyn Binford, Greenleaf, Idaho; his mother, Alice Cole, Inverness; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

SCHREINER, KENNETH C., 83, of Beverly Hills, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) in Beverly Hills. Born in Chicago, he came here in 1985 from Glenview, Ill. He was an electrical contractor, owned and operated Lynn Electrical, Glenview, for 40 years, and was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. A B-17 pilot, he was shot down during his 18th mission, captured and transferred to Stalag Luft III near Sagan, Germany, where he remained in captivity for 14 months. He was a member of West Central Florida Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War, Beverly Hills Fishing Club, Lions Club, Glenview, where he received the Badge of Honor for volunteerism, member and president in 1966 of North Suburban Electrical Contractors Association, Glenview, a volunteer and donor of his electrical services for 11 years for the Festival of Lights, which are displayed around the grounds of the Beverly Hills Recreational Association during the holidays, author of the Builders Code of Electrical Standards for Glenview, and first event organizer of the Adopt-A-Shore program in Crystal River. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Catherine; two sons, Ronald, Lake Villa, Ill., and Jon, Mosinee, Wis.; a daughter, Janet Schreiner, Waukegan, Ill.; eight grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Fero Funeral Home with Crematory, Beverly Hills.

THOMPSON, DONALD G. "DON," 64, of Lecanto, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at home under the care of family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Garrett, Ind., he came here three years ago from Hudson, Ind. He was retired with 30 years of service for Assembly and Repair Division with Navistar (International Harvester) and a Marine Corps veteran. He was a 1958 graduate of Garrett High School. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Deb; two sons, Robert "Bob," Ashley, Ind., and Dan Treace, Ocean Springs, Miss.; four daughters, Diane Collins, Harlin, Ind., Lisa Treace, Ashley, Ind., Ellen Mapes, Hudson, Ind., and Chris Coleman, Auburn, Ind.; and 12 grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

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BERZINSKI, CLEMENT, 74, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Mount Carmel, Pa., he was a retired buyer for the Monsanto Co., an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, caring for his home and lawn, cooking, watching and playing sports, especially softball and bowling, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three sons, Christopher, Cream Ridge, N.J., John, Plainfield, N.J., and Patrick, Belleville, N.J.; and five sisters, Rosemarie Houck, Irene VanHorn, Lorraine Doerfler, all of Spring Hill, Sylvia Berzinski, Oak Ridge, N.J., and Carol McLaughlin, New Port Richey. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill.

DE THOMAS, ROBERT SR., 72, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home. Born in New York City, he came here four years ago from Saddle Brook, N.J. He was an elevator inspector for the New York City Housing Authority, an Army veteran of the Korean war, and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Robert Jr., Brooklyn, N.Y., and Steven, Harriman, N.Y.; a daughter, Dara Hackett, Washingtonville, N.Y.; two sisters, Nilda Tierney and Gramelia De Thomas, both of Bronxville, N.Y.; and six grandchildren. Turner Funeral and Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

ELLIOTT, ALBERT CHARLES JR., 53, of Brooksville, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in New Haven, Conn., he came here in 1976 from West Haven, Conn. He was a building and grounds maintanence worker for the University of South Florida, a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserves, and Roman Catholic. Survivors include his father, Albert C. Elliott Sr., Hudson; a brother, Michael, New Port Richey; a sister, Karen Elliott-Charters, Hudson; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bell Funeral Home, Hudson.

GARVEY, MARTHA J., 92, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Liverpool, England, she came here three years ago from Natick, Mass. She was a hairdresser, a member of International Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Welcome Lodge 45, Natick, and Methodist. Survivors include a son, Edward Jr., Sarasota; a daughter, Jane Pennington, Spring Hill; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

MAXWELL, DENNIS EDWARD, infant son of Sabrina LaRose and Clint Maxwell, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Other survivors include brothers, Desmond and Dylan; maternal grandparents, Edward and Dawn LaRose, and paternal grandparents, Sandra and Dennis Maxwell, all of Brooksville; and many aunts and uncles. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill.

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DICKSON, MICHAEL H., 49, of Riverview, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Life Path Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and was an avid flier. Survivors include his wife, Linda Dickson, Riverview; three sons, Mike, St. Petersburg, Colby, Tampa, and Mack, Riverview; a daughter, Megan Dickson, Tampa; two brothers, Patrick, Orlando, and Wesley, New Orleans; and a sister, Debbie Boudreau, Valrico. National Cremation Society, Tampa.

NEES, FREDERICK M., 78, of Tampa, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at his home in Redington Shores. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He played professional baseball for the Washington Senators and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Professional Ballplayers Association of America. He was an income tax consultant until 1956, and he retired from Seaboard Coastline Railroad in 1981. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Nees, Tampa; two daughters, Joyce Ritchie and Barbara Schreiber, both of Tampa; two brothers, Bob, of Denver, and Carl, of Baltimore; and three grandchildren. Carrollwood Funeral Home Chapel, Tampa.

OSORIO, VICTORIA LYNNE, 33, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003). She was a lifelong resident of Tampa, and a mortgage broker. Survivors include two sons, Chad Alexander and James Edward; and a sister, Kassandrea Worrell. Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services, Tampa.

REGISTER, CURTIS CRAVER, 91, of Plant City, formerly of Tarpon Springs and Dunedin, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in Tarpon Springs where he lived before moving to Clearwater in 1964, to Dunedin in 1973, and later to Plant City in 1980. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a 1929 graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. He was plant foreman at Stauffer Chemical Co. in Tarpon Springs. He was a Baptist, a member of Tarpon Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 112, the American Legion Post No. 46 and the Old Timers Club. Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Register and Darlene Kennedy, both of Plant City; a brother, Woody, Dunedin; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.

SIDEWELL, WILLIAM A. "BILL", 89, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003). Born in Georgia, he spent most of his life in the Lake Magdelene area before moving to Tampa. He was a race car driver in the 1930s, and a truck mechanic for Mack and Ryder. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Simmons Sidewell; two daughters, Vee Lynn Gibson, and Laura Prince; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Adams & Jennings Funeral Home, Tampa.

STRICKLER, DONALD M., 64, of Lutz, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003). Survivors include two sons, Jeff and James; a daughter, Janie Gaston; and two grandchildren. Holloway Funeral Home, Tampa.

TAKO, JENNIE P. "JEAN," 87, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003). Born in Nadeau, Mich., she moved to Tampa two years ago. Survivors include a son, Michael J. Tako-Nicolaisen, Tampa; a daughter, Jean L. Pfeffer, Hernando Beach; four brothers, Leonard, Riddle, Ore., Walter, Milwaukee, Erwin, Golden, British Columbia, and The Rev. Joseph Gondek, Caspian, Mich.; and a sister, Adele Baker, Caspian. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, West Chapel, Tampa.

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AMERO, VIVIAN C., 79, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 8, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Gloucester, Mass., she came here 17 years ago from Rockport, Mass. She was a retired printer for Cape Ann Ticket and Label, Gloucester, and a member of Trinity Congregational, Gloucester. Survivors include her husband, Russell; two daughters, Patricia Bandelean, Rockport, and Penny Amero; and three grandchildren. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

CARDER, CHARLOTTE Y., 88, of Largo, formerly of Holiday, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home. Born in Chicago, she moved to Holiday in 1985 from Hollywood, Fla., and then came here in 1996. She was a homemaker and Lutheran. Survivors include a son, Craig, Milwaukee; a half-sister, Shirley Wedoff, Bellewood, Ill.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Holiday.

KRAJEWSKI, JOANNE, 71, of Port Richey, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House, Hudson. Born in Hadley, Mass., she came here nine years ago from Chicopee, Mass. She was a nursing assistant and a member of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward; a son, Gary, Riverview; a daughter, Diane Champagne, Hudson; a brother, John Mislaszek, Wakeley, Mass.; three sisters, Jenny Anderson, Dallas, Nellie Perchack, Sunderland, Mass., and Wanda Bartus, Florence, Mass.; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

MANIS, PATRICK ALAN, 54, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) in Tampa. Born in Gladwin, Mich., he was a road construction flagman and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include a son, Jesse, Seattle; his mother, Eileen Manis, Zephyrhills; and two brothers, Michael, Seattle, and Ted, Centerville, Va. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

MICHELL, SAMUEL OWEN, 74, of Holiday, formerly of Hudson, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Farmington Township, Mich., he moved to Hudson in 1979 from Pontiac, Mich., and then came here in 1982. He was retired with 17 years of service as a construction repairman for the Westin Innisbrook Resort. He was an Army veteran and served from 1946-48. He was a member of AmVet Post 98 and VFW Post 10167, both of Holiday, and American Legion Post 79, New Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Doris; three sons, Owen, Pontiac, Robert, Marquette, Mich., and Allen, Walled Lake, Mich.; two daughters, Linda Burns, Pennsylvania, and Cindy Fitzwater, Alabama; a stepson, Fredrick Hatch, Pontiac; two stepdaughters, Crystal Webb, Detroit, and Marlene Wadsack, Pontiac; a brother, William "Bill," New Port Richey; a sister, Lilly Hess, Fenton, Mich.; and eight grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Holiday.

PAZ-CLEMENTE, ANA L., 74, of Zephyrhills, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) in Zephyrhills. She came here five years ago from her native Puerto Rico. She was a registered nurse and was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Victor Ramos, Zephyrhills, and Martin Ramos, Boston; and two grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

ST. TELY, YVONNE, 63, of Port Richey, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. She came here 14 years ago from her native Baltimore. She was an insurance agent for Tongue Insurance of Baltimore. She was a member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association Auxiliary and Eagles, both of Baltimore, and All Faiths Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jerri Hercheck, Bel Air, Md.; and a grandson. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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Belleair

NEAL, BETTY EUPHEMA PEFFER, 82, of Belleair, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at her daughter's home in Huntington, Conn. She was born in Battle Creek, Mich. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Naff, Huntington; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Brooks Fulton, Gentra Bouton Curran and William Holt Naff, all of Fairfield, Conn., and Theodocia Griffith Labich, Bridgeport, Conn.; and five great-grandchildren. Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Trumbull, Conn.

Clearwater

DUGAN, HARRY M., 73, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003). He was born in Akron, Ohio, and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 33 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Jane Drumm Dugan; two sons, Michael, Ridgecrest, Calif., and William, Clearwater; a daughter, Helen Louise Dugan Mosley, Akron; and seven grandchildren, Adams Mason Memorial Chapel, Akron.
HOMRIGHOUS, FAYE A., 84, of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at The Oaks of Clearwater. She was born in Oak Park, Ill., and came here in 1974 from Wheaton, Ill. She was an English teacher for Glenbard Secondary School, Glen Ellyn, Ill. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, where she was involved in Sunday school classes. She was a volunteer for Morton Plant Hospital and docent for Heritage Park. Survivors include three sisters, Vera Homrighous, Arlington Heights, Ill., and Mary Homrighous and Esther Larom, both of Brooklyn Park, Minn. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
JOHNSON, ORIN "O.P.J.," 75, of Leesburg, formerly of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was a seasonal visitor from Dubuque, Iowa, since 1993. He was a salesman and owned and operated a restaurant and bar in Dubuque. Survivors include three sons, Donald, Leesburg, Kenneth, Holiday, and David, Wisconsin; two daughters, Diane E. Johnson, Dunedin, and Tamya Johnson, Dubuque; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
LATIMER, FRED CHRISTIE, 68, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at home. He was born in Independence, Mo., and came here in 1983 from Denver. He retired as a salesman from Sunshine Biscuits bakery in Kansas City, Mo., after 20 years of service. He served in the Army, was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, Clearwater, and graduated from William Christman High School, Missouri, in 1953. Survivors include two sons; Greg and Larry Lee Latimer, both of Kansas City, Mo.; and a brother, William Lee Latimer, Clearwater. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Largo Chapel.
MILLS, HELEN M., 79, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Billings, Mont., and came here in 1931 from Jacksonville. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include three sons, Berny M., Largo, Fred E., Clearwater, and Daniel L., Mims; six grandchildren; and a nephew. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
SCHAAL, ARTHUR FREDERICK "POPPY," 91, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in New York City and came here in 1973 from Queens, N.Y. He retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. after 35 years of service. He was a charter member of St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Clearwater. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as sergeant in an anti-aircraft unit. He was a member of DAV Chapter 11, Clearwater, and VFW Post 10093, Safety Harbor, a commander of Edward and James White VFW Post 10304, Clearwater, and was a volunteer at the Channel Marker for the Blind. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Ruth; a daughter, Judy Clark, Clearwater; two grandchildren, Wayne Clark, Clearwater, and Lynne Penninger, St. Petersburg; a great-granddaughter; two nieces and a nephew. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Dunedin

REGISTER, CURTIS CRAVER, 91, of Plant city, formerly of Dunedin, Clearwater and Tarpon Springs, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in Tarpon Springs, came to Clearwater in 1964, moved to Dunedin in 1973 and moved to Plant city in 1980. He was a plant foreman at Stauffer Chemical Co., Tarpon Springs, for 26 years. He was a 1929 graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church of Tarpon Springs, Tarpon Masonic Lodge 112 F&AM, American Legion Post 46, Tarpon Springs, Old-Timers Club, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Register and Darlene Kennedy, both of Plant City; a brother, Woody, Dunedin; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.

Largo

RALSTON, ROSEMARY, 65, of Largo, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1985 from her native Lawrenceville, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church of Largo. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Roy L.; a son, Ricky, Largo; two daughters, Rhonda Mefford, Largo, and Angela Lyons, St. Petersburg; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Palm Harbor

BALDANZA, ANNA, 51, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home. She was born in England and came here in 1989 from Clifton, N.J. She was a controller for a medical staffing company and was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; a son, Jeremy, Largo; a daughter, Taryn Jones, St. Petersburg; and a sister, Jean Danyl, Pompton Plains, N.J. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
NELAN, MARY ELIZABETH WOODWORTH, 93, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., and came here in 1978 from Washington, Pa. She taught high school in Connellsville, Wilkinsburg and Washington school systems in Pennsylvania. She received her A.B., now bachelor of art's, from Chatham College, Pittsburgh, bachelor of science degree from Carnegie Mellon University and master of arts degree in business from the University of Pittsburgh, and studied at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. She was an avid traveler and a member of Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae, Hamerschlag Heritage Society, Warner Legacy, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Delta Pi Epsilon Fraternity, Pittsburgh College Club, American Association of University Women, Tuesday Musical Club of Pittsburgh and a charter member of the Women's Club of Highland Lakes, Southern Club, Swim Club and Yacht Club. Survivors include a nephew, Jack Nelan, Pittsburgh.
TATH, CONSTANCE N., 66, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Sullivan County, Ind., and came here in 1994 from Brighton, Mich. She was a stylist at the JC Penney Salon at Countryside Mall and a member of Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Charles; a son, Charles S., South Lyon, Mich.; three daughters, Kimberly A. Tath, Brighton; Colleen M. Lum, Honolulu, and Constance L. Fisher, Spokane, Wash.; a brother, Frank Short, Royal Oak, Mich.; three sisters, Sharon Short, Davisburg, Mich, M. Ann Short, Birmingham, Mich., and June L. Strzelecki, Palm Harbor; and seven grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Tarpon Springs

GOULD, FRED C., 82, of Tarpon Springs, formerly of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at Baytree Nursing Center, Palm Harbor. Born in Wellsville, N.Y., he came to New Port Richey in 2001 from Tarpon Springs. He was a retired comptroller. Survivors include his son, Robert, Wellsville, N.Y.; two daughters, Mitzi Windus, Tarpon Springs, and Suzanne Robbins, Honolulu; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Springs.
ROOKS, CLARA COSBY, 101, of Bangor, Maine, a winter resident of Tarpon Springs and St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at a Bangor health care center. She was a longtime winter resident of St. Petersburg, and more recently, of Tarpon Springs. She was a member of OES No. 5 and an associate member of First Congregational Church of St. Petersburg, where she was a member of the women's association and the Diaconate. Survivors include four nieces, Elen Jane Cole, Tarpon Springs, Marion Burleigh, Millinocket, Maine, Debra Gainer, Thomasville, Ga., and Donna Scott, Winterport, Maine; a nephew, Allen G. Rooks, Tampa; four grandnieces; and two grandnephews. Brookings-Smith, Bangor.

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Pinellas Park

VAN ZANT, PATRICIA LOUISE, 55, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. She came here in 1976 from her native Indianapolis. She was a homemaker and was Protestant. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Virgil F.; two sons, Michael R. Ellis, Albuquerque, N.M., and Mitchell R. Ellis, Pinellas Park; a daughter, Cathryn A. Bonaventura, Jacksonville; a brother, Williard Strong, Scottsville, Ky.; a sister, Mertie, Washington state; and seven grandchildren. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.

St. Pete Beach

EWING, EDWARD A., 73, of St. Pete Beach, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in Cochranton, Pa., he came here from West Virginia. He owned Ewing and Associates in St. Pete Beach for 22 years. He was a 1951 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the International City Management Association. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Claire; a son, David, Orlando; a stepson, Andy Loetscher, Zurich, Switzerland; three daughters, Wanda L. Ours, Tarpon Springs, Patricia Lamb, Maitland, and Connie Coster, Palm Bay; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
VOGTER, VAGN J. "JACK," 80, of St. Pete Beach, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at the Health and Rehabilitation Centre at Dolphins' View. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, he came here in 1954. He was an engineer for Babcock and Wilcox in St. Petersburg for 29 years. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Anny; and two grandsons, Jamie Vogter and Jordan Vogter, both of Tallahassee. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

BEAVER, ROY N., 71, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He came here in 1975 from his native Columbus, Ohio. He was a Navy veteran and received the National Defense Medal and the Korean Service Medal. He was Protestant. He enjoyed bowling and bowled a perfect game. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Ethel V.; three stepsons, Glen Richardson, Lima, Ohio, Jimmie Richardson, Burlington, Vt., and Malcomb Richardson, West Allis, Wis.; and a stepdaughter, Barbara Spencer, Dade City. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
HAMMOND, DOROTHY M., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Westminster Shores Nursing Home. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., she came here in 1982 from Miami. She was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and the Altar Guild at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Sandy, Ellenton, and Terri West, Port Jervis, N.Y.; a brother, Raymond Thompson, Downingtown, Pa.; a sister, Stella Bayley, New Rochelle, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Royal Palm Funeral Chapel & Cemetery North, St. Petersburg.
FULGO, HELEN D., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. Born in Jamestown, N.D., she came here in 1997. She was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone of New York in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a member of the Wildlife Association. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Mazzone, Wenonah, N.J.; and two grandsons. Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater.
LATTO, DELBERT RICHARD, 85, of Dade City, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Jan. 31, 2003) at Pasco County Hospice House, Dade City. He was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and came here in 1963 from DeWittville, N.Y. he was a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier for more than 30 years in St. Petersburg. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion 273 in Madeira Beach. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Manning, Dade City; and a son, James, St. Petersburg. International Casket and Urn Gallery, Clearwater.
NEWKIRK, OSBY "OA," 76, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Feb. 10, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He came here in 1955 from his native Sylvester, Ga. He was a retired cement finisher and formerly worked for George Jones Paving. He was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the usher board. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Uradell; two daughters, Derrell Newkirk-White and Bridgett Rahim-Williams, both of St. Petersburg; two brothers, Hohn Newkirk, Sylvester Newkirk and Curtis Newkirk, Brooklyn, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
MacLEOD, ANNA R., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home. Born in Cambridge, Mass., she came here in 1966 from New York. She moved to Colorado in 1974 and returned here in 1995. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. She was an avid bingo player. Survivors include three sons, Jim MacLeod, Baltimore, Martin Crabtree, Silver Spring, Md., and Michael MacLeod, St. Petersburg; five daughters, Margaret Ann "Peggy" Castro, Paula Kennedy and Janice Wickham, all of St. Petersburg, Toni Ogden, Boston, and Doris Barton, Salem, Mass.; a brother, Paul Bellew, Salem; 23 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
McCANN, LEONARD M., 75, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Chicago, she came here in 1970 from Berkley, Mich. He was an electronics technician and a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of Unity Church of Christ in St. Petersburg. Survivors include a sister, Lorraine Zeger, St. Petersburg; two nephews, Ralph Zeger, St. Petersburg, and Brian Liska, Walnut Creek, Calif.; six nieces, Christy Williams, Stacy Matheis, Kimberly Williams, Kaitlyn Williams and Sharon Matheis, all of St. Petersburg, and Phyllis Job, Walnut Creek. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
O'NEAL-SIMPKINS, CLAREATHA, 73, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. She was a St. Petersburg native and attended Gibbs High School. She was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Lee Thompson and Mark Anthony Simpkins, both of St. Petersburg; two stepsons, John David Simpkins, Riviera Beach, and James Simpkins, Miami; three daughters, Teresa Myrick, Lolita Pearson, and Janice Craft, St. Petersburg; four stepdaughters, Mable Jones, Tampa, Margaret Simpkins, Jacksonville, Dollar Ree Walls, Miami, and Johnnie Mae Polite, Fort Lauderdale; a brother, Louis Butler O'Neal, Los Angeles; and two sisters, Patricia Mathis and Elsie O'Neal, St. Petersburg. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

STEINER, DORIS-JEAN, 79, of Seminole, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at home. Born in East Orange, N.J., she came here in 1957 from South Belmar, N.J. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in St. Petersburg, where she was a senior warden. Survivors include a daughter, Faith S. Krahmer, Clearwater. National Cremation Society, Largo.

South Pasadena

THOMPSON, MARGARET, 93, of South Pasadena, died Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2003) at the Springs at Boca Ciega Bay. Born in Welling, England, she came here in 1986 from New York. She owned a gift shop in Treasure Island. There are no known survivors. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.