St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

CAMPBELL, WALTER L., 72, of Beverly Hills, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Alta Vista, Kan., he came here in 1997 from Milford, Ohio. He was an Air Force veteran, achieving the rank of sergeant, and was a member of the American Legion. He was a retired machinist for Multifold International, Milford. Survivors include his wife, Judith L.; a son, Rickey, Milford; a daughter, Sherri Weinman, Baltimore; two sisters, Adele Hogan, San Francisco, and Joy Simmons, Manhattan, Kan.; two brothers, Keith, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Sammy Campbell, Manhattan; and four grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness.

DePINA, GEORGE, 76, of Floral City, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Albany, N.Y., he came here in 1978 from Fort Lauderdale. He retired from the Navy with 20 years of service. He served in World War II and the Korean War. He was former president and a member of the Floral City Water Board. He was past master, secretary and district deputy grand master of Floral City Masonic Lodge. He was member of OES Chapter 65, Amaranth Crystal Court 45, DeMolay, and was a Rainbow Girls adviser and a life member of DAV. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth J.; a daughter, Dawn Klug, Floral City; two sons, James J., Wake, Va., and Richard A., Asheville, N.C.; a brother, James, Bridgeport, Ill.; two sisters, Louise Sanchez, Tobyhana, Pa., and Janet Burgose, Phoenix; and three grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

FARRER, NORMAN C., 79, of Homosassa, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) in Homosassa. Born in New Brunswick, he was a seasonal visitor from Amesbury, Mass. He was a veteran of the Canadian Army, serving in World War II. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Steeves); two sons, Stephen, Danvers, Mass., and Michael, Wisconsin; two daughters, Lila Zanuccoli, Maine, and Susan Esther Russo, Massachusetts; six granddaughters; a great-grandson; and a great-great-granddaughter. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa.

HEATER, ANNA M., 78, of Homosassa, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) in Crystal River. She came here in 1989 from her native New Jersey and was a homemaker. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors include three sons, Lawrence J. Jr., Clarence and Samuel, all of Homosassa; a daughter, Debra R. Wiseman, Crystal River; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

HUTCHINSON, MARY A. LARDER, 96, of Crystal River, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Milton, Pa., she came here eight years ago from Tampa. She was a homemaker and attended Crystal River Foursquare Gospel Church. Survivors include a son, William H. Larder, Crystal River; a sister, Sarah, Virginia; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

LEITCH, VIRGINIA S., 79, of Inglis, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Memphis, she came here 16 years ago from St. Petersburg, where she had lived for 44 years. She was a retired health food store manager and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Anthony the Abbott Mission of Inglis. Survivors include four sons, Patrick Leitch, Inglis, Bill Baker, Lempster, N.H., Mike Leitch, St. Petersburg, and Tim Leitch, High Springs; a daughter, Barbara Duranleau, Portala, Calif.; a brother, Edgar Sweeny Jr., Eutawville, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

MURRAH, HOWARD ELWOOD, 68, of Inverness, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Hopkins County, Ky., he lived here for several years after moving from Madisonville, Ky. He was employed in research and development for Pure-Pack Corp. and was a 47-year member of Shaw Masonic Lodge 608. Survivors include his wife, Beverly (Rogers); a son, Glynn, Howell, Mich.; two daughters, Cynthia Teggerdine, Howell, Mich., and Lisa Malafouris, St. Clair Shores, Mich.; a stepson, Thomas Heap, Montoursville, Pa.; three stepdaughters, Lisa Marie Hauk and Deanne Lynn Campos, both of Orlando, and Kelly Ann Liker-Noga, Highland, Mich.; a sister, Regena Pollard, Madisonville, Ky.; 25 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

O'BRIEN, EDWARD JOHN "BUD," 85, of Inverness, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Chicago, he came here in 1980 from San Mateo, Calif. He was a retired supervisor with United Airlines with 17 years of service. He was a 22-year Air Force veteran, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Inverness Golf & Country Club and Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Survivors include his wife of nine years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Caldwell); a son, Terry, Temecla, Calif.; and a daughter, Barbara O'Brien, Southwest Harbor, Maine. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

SMITH, MARGARET ANN, 52, of Homosassa, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) in Homosassa. Born in Covington, Ky., she came here in 2000 from Dayton, Ky., and was a homemaker. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include three sisters, Violet McGlove, Homosassa, Claudine Foster McIntire, Dayton, and Mary Smith, Foster, Ky.; several nieces including Danette Martin, Homosassa; and several nephews. Hooper Funeral Homes, Homosassa.

SMITH, W. JAMES, 60, of Homosassa, formerly of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003) at home. Born in Shenandoah, Iowa, he came here from Palm Harbor. He was a graduate of National Methodist College, Kansas City, with majors in psychology and biology. He completed his master's degree at John F. Kennedy University, Orindo, Calif., with majors in marriage, family and child counseling, and gerontology. He was the first state president of the California Association for Residential Care Homes. He administered a nursing home in Red Oak, Iowa. He moved to Palm Harbor in 1980 and opened a large Lutheran multilevel retirement community. He also was program coordinator for the hospice nursing home program for Hospice of Florida Sun Coast Pinellas County. He was active in numerous church, civic, health care and Democratic Party organizations. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Wendy Gracy, Dunedin, and Stacey, Homosassa; a son, James, Council Bluffs, Iowa; his mother, Lois Miller, Shenandoah; and three grandchildren. Stickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

THOMPSON, GLADYS MARIE, 77, of Hernando, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Waterloo, Mich., she came here in 1978 from St. Petersburg, where she was a restaurant manager. There are no known immediate survivors. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

WALKER, DOROTHY M., 85, of Crystal River, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Crystal River Health Center. Born in Waddy, Ky., she came here in 1963 from Palm Harbor and was a homemaker. She attended the Foursquare Church of Crystal River. Survivors include a son, Kenneth A. Egger, and a daughter, Patricia R. Quick, both of Louisville, Ky.; and 15 grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Crystal River.

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ANDREN, FLOYD L., 73, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at home. Born in Hempstead, N.Y., he came here 13 years ago from Manalapan, N.J. He was a retired sheet metal worker, an Army reservist and a member of the Hernando County Aviation Club. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include a son, Chris, and a daughter, Kathleen Dropko, both of Manalapan; three brothers, James, Winfield Park, N.J., Harry, West Palm Beach, and Clifford, Keyport, N.J.; a sister, Jackie Sullivan, Orlando; and two grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

BURNETT, PAUL R., 89, of Spring Hill, formerly of Hudson, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) in Spring Hill. Born in Marion, N.C., he moved to Hudson in 1978 from Baltimore and moved recently to Spring Hill. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Nuree; two sons, Robert, Hudson, and Gary, Chester, Md.; two brothers, Lyda, Oklahoma, and John C., Marion, N.C.; a sister, Nell Hessemer, Cashier, N.C.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

ERIKSON, CLYDE G., 89, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Spring Hill Health Center. Born in Blue Island, Ill., he was a winter resident here for nine years from Minocqua, Wis. He was a retired accountant in the printing industry and a member of the National Association of Cost Accountants and the National Office Management Association. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Spring Hill. Survivors include his wife, Manetta; two daughters, Delma Erikson, Spring Hill, and Janet Louise Helgeson, Hilton Head, S.C.; a sister, Marjorie Jordan, Franklin, Ind.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Spring Hill.

FALA, MARGARET M., 67, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here 16 years ago from East Northport, N.Y. She worked at the VA Hospital, Northport, was a saleswoman for Goodwill Industries in Spring Hill, and worked at Weeki Wachee Springs. She was Catholic. Survivors include two daughters, Bernadette Basile and Cindy Griffin, both of Spring Hill; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

GAWERECKI, MARIA, 52, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here eight years ago from Staten Island, N.Y. She worked as a radiology records supervisor for Staten Island University. She was emergency room admitting supervisor at Oak Hill Hospital and a branch manager for Sun Trust Bayonet Point. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; three daughters, Marisa Gawerecki, Staten Island, Katie Gawerecki, Tallahassee, and Amanda Gawerecki, Spring Hill; her parents, Catherine and Dominick Sgambati, Asheville, N.C.; a sister, Sylvia Jones, Gaithersburg, Md.; four nieces; and a nephew. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville.

SALZLER, NONA, 69, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in New York, she came here in 1983 from Eden, N.Y., and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert Paul, Land O'Lakes, and David Lee, Virginia Beach, Va.; a brother, Donald Hauri, West Valley, N.Y.; a sister, Florence Langworthy, Brooksville; and four grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

TEDESCHI, ANTHONY, 82, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in New York, he was a resident here for 18 years from Farmingdale, N.Y. He was a retired office machines mechanic for ITT. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan; three daughters, Jo Ann Catanzaro, Palm Harbor, Debbie Schneider, Massapequa, N.Y., and Carol Lovergine, North Bellmore, N.Y.; a brother, Phillip, New York; and four grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Spring Hill.

YOUNG, FLOYD EARL, 47, of Brooksville, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Ybor City, he came here in 1981 from Houston. Before becoming disabled, he worked for Florida Crushed Stone. He was involved in community work, especially to underprivileged schoolchildren. He was named Volunteer of the Year in 2001 by the Hernando County Schools. He was president of the PTA and on the School Advisory Committee at Brooksville Elementary School. He was a former governor of Moose Lodge 1676, Moose Legion Cypress 202 and Eagles Zephyrhills. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Joy Marie, Brooksville; a son, Floyd Richard, Beeville, Texas; his father, Herman, and his stepfather, Charles Nixon, both of Brooksville; three brothers, Paul and Allen, both of Brooksville, and Vern, Houston; three sisters, Sherry Ladner, White Haven, Pa., Linda Kubic, Montauck Point, N.Y., and Cathy Newman, Plant City; and two grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville.

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AGTUCA, CHRISTINE LOUISE, 63, of Valrico, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) in Brandon. Born in West Palm Beach, she moved to the area three years ago, coming from West Palm Beach. Survivors include, her husband, Mauricio; four sons, Randy, Valrico, Robert White, Florida, Lawrence Crews, Georgia, and Steve Crews, West Palm Beach; a daughter, Suzanne Strong, Las Vegas; two brothers, Stanley Dillman, Orlando, and William Dillman, Florida; a sister, Joyce Tucker, Atalla, Ala.; and five grandchildren. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.

COSTA, GARY, 42, of Tampa, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003). A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, he was employed as an auto body repairman. Survivors include a daughter, Carley Lyn Radwancky, Tampa; his parents, Angelo and Elizabeth Costa, Tampa; and three brothers, Frank, Zephyrhills, Michael and Steve, both of Tampa. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.

EDSON, FRANCES "FRAN" A., 77, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003). She was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and resident of Tampa for eight years. Survivors include her husband, Martin; a son, Bruce Edson; two daughters, Sharon Gorleski and Lynne Rullo; a brother, Jack Tavormina; a sister, Marie Argus; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

HARWELL, JAMES "AULSTON," 63, of Plant City, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003). He was a lifelong resident of the area and a Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and the Millwright Union Local No. 1000. Survivors include two sons, James Jr., Dover, and William, Brooksville; a daughter, Patty Lynn Harrell, Plant City; a brother, Wallace, Dover; a sister, Esther Parrish, Plant City; and seven grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

HERMAN, ALBERT, 85, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003.) Born in Miami, he later moved to the Tampa area. He served in the Navy as chief petty officer during World War II. He taught at the Naval Academy after the war. He was in the automobile business in both Sarasota and Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Herman; a son, Jerry Herman, Atlanta; a daughter, Leslie Harvey, Tampa; a brother, Sheldon Haymes, Boca Raton; and two grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, MacDill Ave. Chapel, Tampa.

HORNE, BEVERLY, 44, of Riverview, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003). Survivors include her husband, Darrel; two sons, Darrel Jr. and Edwin; parents, James and Elizabeth Wilkes, Riverview; two brothers, Edwin and Silas; two sisters, Katherine Douglas and Edwina Vaughn Adcock; and four grandchildren. Hamilton Funeral Home, Riverview.

KEATON, ROBERT NATHANIEL, 77, of Tampa, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003). Born in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., he later moved to the Tampa area. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a retired laborer from Dairy Company. He was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon McKennon and Brenda Hardway, both of Tampa; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

RIVERS-METEYE, MIKERIA CARLENEE, infant daughter of Rashima Meteye, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003). Survivors include her grandparents, Carla Ashley and Ralph Meteye, Tampa. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

RUTLAND, CHARLES EDWARD, JR., 48, of Dover, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003). He was a lifelong resident of the area and a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a journeyman iron worker and a member of Local No. 397 in Tampa. He was Baptist. Survivors include his father, Charles, Lithia; his mother, Julia Mickler, Dover; a daughter, Jessica L. Rutland, Thonotosassa; and a sister, Carol Highsmith, Tampa. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

SPRING, RICHARD CROSBY, 61, of Tampa, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) Town 'N Country Hospital. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he moved to the area in 1984 from Perryman, Md. He was the manager for Urethane Manufacturing, a volunteer at Ronald McDonald House in Tampa and St. Petersburg. He was a member of the Radio Control Modeling Club and a Christian. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn F. Spring, Tampa; a son, Christopher, Tampa; a daughter, Karen L. Spring, Tampa; two brothers, Robert and William, both of Pennsylvania; and four grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, Town 'N Country Chapel.

WACASER, RONALD D., 48, of Plant City, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003). He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was an owner of a tree trimming company and a member of the Ahava Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Wacaser, Plant City; three sons, Gary Nappier, David and Jacob, all of Plant City; two daughters, Brenda Loreen Swarts and Tara Nicole Wacaser, both of Plant City; his parents, William R. and Alice J. Wacaser, Plant City; four brothers, Terry, Bobby, Gary and Jeffrey, all of Plant City; two sisters, Joy Fernandez and Denise Wacaser, Plant City; and two grandchildren. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City.

WATKINS, GERALD, 59, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Tampa University Community Hospital. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., he later moved to the Tampa area from Mount Pleasant, N.Y. He was a machinist and owner of an auto repair shop. Survivors include his son, Jason Watkins, Ponte Vedra Beach, Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

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BURNETT, PAUL R., 89, of Spring Hill, formerly of Hudson, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) in Spring Hill. Born in Marion, N.C., he came to Hudson in 1978 from Baltimore and recently moved to Spring Hill. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Nuree; two sons, Robert, Hudson, and Gary, Chester, Md.; two brothers, Lyda, Oklahoma, and John C., Marion, N.C.; a sister, Nell Hessemer, Cashier, N.C.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

FIVERSON, NAOMI B., 87, of Clearwater, formerly of New Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at St. Mark Village, Palm Harbor. She was born in Webster, N.Y., and moved to Clearwater in 1997 from New Port Richey. She worked as a dietitian and was a member of First Baptist Church of New Port Richey. Survivors include a nephew, Robert Biccum, Cumming, Ga.; and a niece, Joyce Biccum Purvis, Winterville, Ga. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.

GIDCUMB, ORVEL D., 88, of Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Bayonet Point Health Center. Born in Bernie, Mo., he came here in 1973 from Waterford, Mich. and was a member of Grace Bible Church of Hudson. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; four sons, Leslie and Gerald, both of Waterford, Mich., James, Davisburg, Mich., and Dennis, New Mexico; a daughter, Jennie Henry, Hadley, Mich.; a brother, Chalmer, Holly, Mich.; two sisters, Irene Crockrum, Oxford, Mich., and Ludean Looney, Lake Orion, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

HAIRANIAN, GREGORY, 88, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Turkey, he came here in 1991 from Fort Lee, N.J., where he was the retired owner/operator of Lee Floor Covering for 30 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a former Rotarian. Survivors include two stepsons, Bronson and Robert Santy, both of Winter Haven; and a brother, John, New Port Richey. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

HANER, WILLIAM, 72, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., he came here 30 years ago from Owego, N.Y. He was in hotel maintenance and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his son, Robert Haner, Orlando; three grandchildren; and a companion, Diane Mabe. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

HICKS, EDITH OTHELLA, 90, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Bear Creek Nursing Center, Hudson. She was born in McCaysville, Ga. and was a member of Community United Methodist Church of Holiday. She was a retired buyer for Hower's Department Store, Akron, Ohio for over 25 years. Survivors include her son, Charles E.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Holiday.

HUBBARD, CATHERINE M., 80, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Elgin, Ill., she came here 17 years ago from Palm Harbor. She was an accountant for Elgin State Hospital. She was a member of Heritage Lake social groups and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald; two sons, Jack, Elgin, and Donald, Modesto, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

JOHNSON, MARIAN A., 75, of Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Kindred Hospital Bay Area St. Petersburg. Born in Stephen, Minn., she came here in 1988 from New Carrollton, Md. and was a retired government secretary. She was Baptist. Survivors include her daughter, Gale J. Sauer, Loveland, Colo.; a stepson, Walter L. Johnson, Atlanta; a brother, Bud Anderson, Washington; and five grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.

LAYCOCK, GEORGE A., 87, of Hudson, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Bayonet Point. Born in Interlaken, N.Y., he came here 48 years ago from Atlanta, N.Y. He was an automobile mechanic and owner/operator of the Wallace Garage. Survivors include his son, Phillip, Hudson; three daughters, Mary Kay Koch, Clearwater, Martha Ballas, Watsontown, Pa., and Sally Martinec, Hudson; four brothers, John, Leesburg, Robert, Alden, N.Y., Charles, Gainesville, N.Y., and Frank, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; two sisters, Anna Fraas, Dunnellon, and Clara Willis, Hudson; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MESSENGER, ANNE, 92, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Integrated Health Services of Tarpon Springs. She came here in 1979 from her native Salem, Mass. She retired from a dry cleaning business where she worked for 50 years. She was Jewish. Survivors include a daughter, Bernice Ridgeway, and a son, Richard Ridgeway, both of New Port Richey; two sisters, Eva Kunian, Bradenton, and Bertha Roccio, Danvers, Mass.; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

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ACKERMAN, DOROTHY D., 92, of Clearwater, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 2, 2003) at home. She was born in Union City, N.J., moved to St. Petersburg in 1945 and moved in 1968 to Clearwater. She retired as an administrative assistant at Ten Pin Lanes Bowling Center, St. Pete Beach. She was the top Florida state women's bowling champion in the 1950s. She was a member of Light of Christ Catholic Church. Survivors include a niece, Judy Warren, Fort Collins, Colo. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Largo Chapel.
BAKER, LILLIAN INEZ, 89, of Clearwater, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at home. She was born in Blount County, Tenn., and came here in 1962 from Cleveland. She worked at restaurants and resort hotels throughout the east coast. Survivors include three daughters, Wanda Castle, Largo, Joy Slusher, El Paso, Texas, and Phyllis Justice, Martinez, Ga.; a sister, Ada McBryar, Clinton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. International Casket and Urn Gallery, Clearwater.
COLEMAN, GEORGE T. "GEORGEY," 34, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y., and came here in 1990 from Indianapolis. He was Baptist and enjoyed singing, baseball, football, fishing and walking. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Marjorie and David Joseph Pavliscsak "Pops," Largo; a sister, Lorraine Sedrina Marie Coleman, Clearwater; and a brother, David Franklin Coleman Jr., St. Petersburg. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
HATTAWAY, JANET B., 71, of Clearwater, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Mount Airy, N.C., and came here in 1969 from Wilmington. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Robert; two sons, William Timothy, Clearwater, and Robert Jr., Calistoga, Calif.; three daughters, Melissa Hattaway, Clearwater, Libbye Hattaway, Toronto, and Janna Hattaway, McLean, Va.; two brothers, Gary Bondurant, Wilmington, N.C., and Francis Bondurant, Long Island City, N.Y.; a sister, Joanne Bondurant, Atlanta; and seven grandchildren. Beth David North Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Clearwater.
WHYTE, LOIS H., 91, of Clearwater, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Advanced Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and came here more than 30 years ago from Denison, Iowa. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Dunedin. She was an avid bridge player. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.

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KERR, WILLIAM C., 72, of Dunedin, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in New Milford, Pa., and came here in 1972 from Hampton, Va. He was a retired law enforcement corrections officer and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Doris P.; two daughters, Patricia Kerr, Dunedin, and Debbie Van Stronder, Plant City; a son, Claude, New Port Richey; a brother, Richard, North Carolina; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin.

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ADAMS, LOLA C., 88, of Largo, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at home. She was born in Chicago Ridge, Ill., and came here in 1979 from Dolton, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of the Community Reformed Church and the Christian Women's Club, both of Clearwater. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, George; three daughters, Judith DeVries, Clearwater, Janice Benedict, Homewood, Ill., and Charlotte Zegers, Lehigh Acres; three sons, James, Baraboo, Wis., David, Lansing, Ill., and Steven Adams, Mokena, Ill.; three sisters, Grace Campisi, Largo, Dorothy Hard, Calumet City, Ill., and Barbara Grande, Plainfield, Ill.; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
HARPER, CECELIA, 55, of Largo, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She came here in 1984 from her native Yonkers, N.Y. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Roy A.; a son, Bobby Stewart, Clearwater; two daughters, Dawn Apone, Palm Harbor, and Lisa Isler, Charlotte, N.C.; her mother, Alice Patterson, and two brothers, Johnny and Matthew Patterson, all of Yonkers; two sisters, Patricia Henry, Bronx, N.Y., and Margaret Gambino, New York; five grandchildren. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street North Chapel, St. Petersburg.
HEWITT, MARILYN M., 68, of Largo, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Port Huron, Mich., and came here in 1983 from East Detroit. She worked as a grocery store clerk. She was Protestant and a member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include a son, Samuel Dale Hewitt Jr., Clearwater; two daughters, Joanne Attaway, Pelzer, S.C., and Billie Jean Dubay, Warren, Mich.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
La JEUNESSE, RUSSELL S., 87, of Largo, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., and came here in 1974 from Wheaton, Ill. He retired as a machine inspector after 30 years with Danly Machines, Chicago. Survivors include a son, Russell P., Englewood; four daughters, Arlene Martin, Chicago, Donna Hinrichs, Columbus, S.C., Joan Craiglione, Rockford, Ill., and Jill Albright, New York City; a brother, Harold, New Port Richey; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
LOYD, RAMON J. "RAY," 76, of Largo, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, after a long illness. He came here in 1982 from his native Dayton, Ohio, where he retired as a sales representative for Economy Linen and Towel Service. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Largo, Bay Pines/Holiday Isles Chapter 13 DAV, St. Pete Beach, VFW Post 9272, Seminole, and an honorary member of the Milton Athletic Club, Dayton, Ohio. He was an avid golfer and fan of the Tampa Bay Bucs. Survivors include his wife, Dolores B. "Pat"; two sons, Douglas, Tampa, and Bruce, Dayton; two stepsons, Michael Thomas, Dayton, and Patrick Thomas, Boise, Idaho; two stepdaughters, Dawn Koyle, Los Fresnos, Texas, and Kim Fillingim, Austin, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Seminole.
MINER, EDNA MAE, 83, of Largo, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at home. She was born in Effingham, Ill., and came here in 1978 from Chetopa, Kan. She was a registered nurse and worked locally at the former University General Hospital and area nursing homes. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Seminole. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, William E.; a daughter, Erma Stross, St. Charles, Mo.; a sister, Gladys McDonald, Wisconsin; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two great-great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
SHOVAN, MARION J., 71, of Largo, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1959 from her native Cornwall, N.Y., and co-owned Shovan's Decorating of Clearwater for 28 years. She was Catholic and a member and past president of the Women's Auxiliary of Elks Lodge 2159, Largo. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lawrence; a son, Guy, Largo; a daughter, Deborah Gordon, Tarpon Springs; a brother, Richard Gould, Southfield, N.Y.; and three grandsons. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
VISPONI, HELEN B., 79, of Largo, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here in 1985 from her native Bridgeport, Conn. She retired as an assembler for Norden Systems, Norwalk, Conn., and was a member of St. Michael's Church, Bridgeport. Survivors include a daughter, Bernadette Falco, Shelton, Conn.; two sisters, Edna Ryczer and Sophie Davis, both of Bridgeport; two grandsons; and a great-grandson. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Palm Harbor

BOHDE, BEATRICE MAE, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Countryside Health Care Center, Palm Harbor. She was born in London and came here in 1969 from Dearborn Heights, Mich. She was a homemaker. Survivors include caregiver son-in-law, Robert Fisher, Palm Harbor; a grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.
LEBRON, PEDRO JUAN, 96, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at home. Survivors include four sons, Charles, George, Robert and Richard; a daughter, Milagros Broderick; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Michaels Funeral Home, Middle Village, N.Y.
O'BRIEN, EVELYN, 92, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Greenville, N.Y., and came here in 1995 from Hawthorne, N.Y. She retired as a nurses aide for Blythdale Children's Hospital in New York. Survivors include her husband, Andrew; four daughters, Peggie Bachman, Palm Harbor, Diana Mazzullo, Clearwater, Shirley Centi, Bronx, N.Y., and Marie Rosania, East White Plains, N.Y.; a son, Charles McAuliffe, Savannah, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
SMITH, W. JAMES, 60, of Homosassa, formerly of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003) at home. He was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, came to Palm Harbor in 1980 and later moved to Homosassa from Palm Harbor. He graduated from National Methodist College, Kansas City, Mo., and received a master's degree at John F. Kennedy University, Orindo, Calif. He was a nursing home administrator in Red Oak, Iowa, and the first state president of the California Association for Residential Care Homes. In Palm Harbor, he opened a Lutheran retirement community and was program coordinator for Hospice of the Florida Suncoast nursing home program. He operated three facilities in Pinellas County which specialized in care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. He was active in numerous church, civic, health care and Democratic Party organizations. He is listed in numerous Who's Who publications. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; a daughter, Wendy Gracy, Dunedin, and Stacey, Homosassa; a son, James, Council Bluffs, Iowa; his mother, Lois Miller, Shenandoah; and three grandchildren. Stickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.
WEBER, VIRGINIA M. "GINGER," 64, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. She was born in Philadelphia and came here in 1970 from New Britain, Pa. She worked 20 years as a medical office assistant for Mease Morton Plant Health Care System and was Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Margie K. Slyck, Palm Harbor; a son, David L., Burnsville, N.C.; a sister, Nancy J. Miller, Carlisle, Pa.; and four grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Safety Harbor

McLAREN, EMMA C., 83, of Safety Harbor, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, and came here in 1983 from Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth R. McLaren, Safety Harbor, Carl P. McLaren, St. Petersburg, and William H. McLaren and Robert Herron, both of Toledo; a brother, George Netterfield, Palm Harbor; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

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Pinellas Park

BLICE, RAYMOND E., 77, of Shepherd, Mich., formerly of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2003) at Pathways of Michigan Masonic Home, Alma, Mich. He was born in Cincinnati. He retired from the Navy after 30 years, serving in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a member of VFW Post 4143 in Pinellas Park and Largo Moose Lodge 2205. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite in Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; four sons, Raymond Blice III, Cincinnati, Phillip Fockler, Alma, Gary Fockler, Shepherd, and Rick Fockler, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; two daughters, Marcella Thomeyer, Cincinnati, and Scherry Brown, Shepherd; a sister, Evelyn Clark, and a brother, Robert Blice, both of Cincinnati; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Berry Funeral Home, Shepherd, Mich.
LEJMAN, JOHN STANLEY, 74, of Pinellas Park, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Chester, Pa., he came here in 1981 from Brookhaven, Pa. He was an auto body repairman in Chester, Pa. He was a World War II Army veteran, receiving the Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Survivors include a daughter, Beth Ann Stack, Claymont, Del.; his mother, Mary H. Layman, Pinellas Park; and a granddaughter, Lucille Vivian Stack, Claymont. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
PIESZCYNSKI, HENRY, 80, of Pinellas Park, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Readington Township, N.J., he came here in 1998 from Fort Lauderdale. He was retired as a plant engineer with the Marlboro Township School System. He was a Marine veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; two sons, Henry Menny Pieszcynski, Eatontown, N.J., and John Pieszcynski, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Patricia Schwan, Pinellas Park; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.

St. Pete Beach

BROOKS, HELEN, 88, of St. Pete Beach, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at home of a heart attack. Born in Red Bank, N.J., she came to Florida in 1974. She was a secretary at the Pentagon and for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. She was a member of Pass-a-Grille Community Church and the Pass-a-Grille Yacht Club. She was an avid bridge player. Survivors include her husband, Drummond; a son, Don Fiordland; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

BAKER, GLENNA, 57, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at home. Born in Glens Falls, N.Y., she came here in 1989 from Columbia, S.C. She was Protestant. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Cornelius; a son, Jason, Pine Castle; a daughter, Dayle Beshara, South Glens Falls, N.Y.; a sister, Patty Ryther, Hudson Falls, N.Y.; and two grandsons. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
BRANNAN, JAN D., 65, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Bloomington, Ill., he was a seasonal resident here since 1993 from Kansas City, Mo. He was a lead electrician for TWA in Las Vegas and Kansas City for 25 years. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran and was Presbyterian. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and the University of Illinois in Champagne, Ill. Survivors include his parents, Van L. and Jean E. Brannan, St. Petersburg; a brother, Jon V. Brannan, Vernon Hills, Ill.; and a sister, Nancy J. Brannan, St. Petersburg. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
BREWARD, THOMAS SCOTT "TOM," 36, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He was a St. Petersburg native. Survivors include three sons, Christopher, Jeremy and Joseph, and his mother, Jean Breward, all of St. Petersburg; his father and stepmother, William S. Jr. and Alice Breward, Beechgrove, Tenn.; two brothers, William S. III, St. Petersburg, and David W., Nashville; his paternal grandparents, William S. Sr. and Arlene Breward, Beechgrove; and his maternal grandmother, Frances Getter, St. Petersburg. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center -- Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
CARTER, MICHAEL B., 58, of Brooksville, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Feb. 15, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he moved to Brooksville seven years ago from St. Petersburg. He was a truck driver for Allied Van Lines and was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 186 and VFW Post 10209. Survivors include three sons, Karl, Celina, Ohio, and Michael E. and Charles M., both of Brooksville; two daughters, Jennifer Carter, Columbia, Ky., and Michelle Homan, Minister, Ohio; two brothers, Robert K., Spring Hill, and James D., St. Petersburg; three sisters, Judith A. Plsek and Carol Jenkins, both of Brooksville, and Doris Snell, New Smyrna Beach; and four grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Brooksville.
CRAWFORD, SANDRA ALEXIS "SANDY," 57, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. She was a St. Petersburg native and a 1963 Gibbs High School graduate. She attended St. Petersburg Junior College. She retired in 2002 as an interviewing clerk for the state Health Department after 25 years of service. Survivors include a daughter, Deneen M. Crawford, Tallahassee; two sons, John E. Crawford Jr., St. Petersburg, and Stephen A. Crawford, Birmingham, Ala.; her mother, Willie "Dear" Johnson, and two brothers, Ronald Johnson and Kerry S. Johnson Sr., all of St. Petersburg; three sisters, Sylvia J. Taylor, Sarasota, Eileen J. Boozy, St. Petersburg, and Irene J. Pridgen, Tampa; and her companion, Rodderick "Clay" Thorton, St. Petersburg. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
GIBSON, PATRICIA ANN, 49, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Oceanside, N.Y., she came here in 1986 from Massapequa, N.Y. She was a supervisor for Home Shopping Network. She was a Navy veteran and was Roman Catholic. Survivors include a son, Russell L., St. Petersburg; her mother, Genevieve Mize, Bayport, N.Y.; and four sisters, Kathleen Nesgoda, Pinellas Park, JoAnn Jensen, Bayport, Barbara Calissi, Bethpage, N.Y., and RoseAnn Weis, Patchoque, N.Y. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
HENAULT, SIMONE B., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Feb. 13, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital following an illness. Born in Sorel, Quebec, she came here from Mendon, Mass. She was a retired manager for the Fenwall Corp. in Ashland, Mass. Survivors include a daughter, Ernestine Taverna, Oakton, Va.; and four grandchildren. Gilman Funeral Home, Putnam, Conn.
HUYNH, HUNG, 79, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at home. Born in Canton, China, she came here in 1996 from Framingham, Mass. She was a homemaker and was Buddhist. Survivors include two daughters, Soi Vuong, St. Petersburg, and My Ngoc Vuong, Vietnam; three sons, Phuong Vuong, Tracy, Calif., Xieu Huynh, Framingham, and Di Vuong, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Thuyen Huynh and Thay Huynh, both of Vietnam; 24 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
LEKES, PRESIDENT, 74, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He came here in 1941 from his native Thomasville, Ga. He was a member and deacon of 20th Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Thawfrieda; a daughter, Mary Nelms, St. Petersburg; a stepdaughter, Rieta Jofield; two stepsons, Danzel Jofield, St. Petersburg, and Troy Jofield, Eugene, Ore.; his mother, Addie Lekes, Thomasville; three brothers, West, St. Petersburg, David, Jacksonville, and Elbert, Thomasville; three sisters, Bernice Roberson, St. Petersburg, and Hattie Mae Adams and Addie Lee Andrews, both of Thomasville; four grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
McLEAN, MARY RAE, 65, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Northside Hospital. She came here in 1959 from her native Superior, Wis. She was the office manager for Walker Ford in Clearwater from 1968 to 1988. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and its women's guild. She was a member of American Business Women's Association Mermaid Chapter of St. Petersburg and the Suncoast Automotive Accountants Association of the Tampa Bay Area. Survivors include two daughters, Cyndi R. Sullivan, St. Petersburg, and Sharon D. Boraski, Trinity; a son, Doug McLean, New Port Richey; two sisters, Doris Shisler and Phyllis Smull, and a brother, Chuck Pattee, all of Superior; a granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-McLeod Chapel, St. Petersburg.
MIMS, JESSIE MAE, 66, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Waynesboro, Ga., she came here in 1956 from Savannah, Ga. She was a retired dietary and building manager at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. She was a member of People of Christ Church and its missionary board and was president of the church's food and bakery department. She was a graduate of Pinellas Technical Education Center, earning a certificate of culinary arts, bakery and design. She also was a licensed foster parent. Survivors include her husband, Willie Jr.; three sons, John Willie Green, Andrew Charles Green and John Henry Green, a daughter, Katrina Mims, and two sisters, Grace Lawson and Bessie Johnson, all of St. Petersburg; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
RICHARDSON, THOMAS T., 84, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003). He was a retired industrial painter for Sperry Rand with 32 years of service. He was a Navy veteran and an artist and craftsman. Survivors include two sons, Jim and Thomas; and two sisters, Jean and Kate; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Fountainhead Funeral Chapel, Palm Bay.
SCHIFFGENS, ANNE ELIZABETH HENSEL, 94, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Feb. 17, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. She came here in 1944 from her native Springdale, Pa., and was a member of St Mary's Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, the Women's Club, Catholic Daughters of America and the Women's Club at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Donald, St. Petersburg, and John, Clearwater; three daughters, Elizabeth Anne Pardee, Pembroke Pines, Eileen DeMoully, Gainesville, and Jane Furey, Lynn Haven; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, St. Petersburg.
STARKS, JESSIAH GREGORY, infant son of Darcy Davis and Carlton G. Starks, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Feb. 11, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Other survivors include three brothers, Dominic Davis, Devonte Grooms and David Grooms, all of St. Petersburg; and two sisters, Shakera Williams and Alexis Brown, St. Petersburg. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

O'LEARY, THOMAS J., 71, of Treasure Island, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Newark, N.J., he came here in 1999 from Manasquan, N.J. He owned 3T Telecommunications in Woodbridge, N.J., for seven years. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two sons, Tommy and Michael; and a daughter, Kathleen O'Leary. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

CATT, HAROLD W., 95, of Seminole, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. Born in Litchfield, Ill., he came here in 1985 from Akron, Ohio. He retired in 1972 as a corporate purchasing director for B.F. Goodrich Co. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sarah; a son, Eric Edelmann, Palm Harbor; a daughter, Joyce Wimer, Vail, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Tarpon Springs

LOPOTA, JAN, 59, of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at home. He was born in Czechoslovakia and came here in 2001 from Munster, Ill. He retired as a steelworker for LTV Steel Co., Chicago. He was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Viera; his mother, Helena Lopota, Slovak Republic; and two brothers, Marion of Czechoslovakia, and Milan Lopota, Slovak Republic. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.
PERRY, JAMES WESLEY, 60, of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He moved here in 1952 from his native Dade City. He worked as dispatcher for the Tarpon Springs Police Department, Phillip Fatolitis construction and Modern Cleaners, both in Tarpon Springs, and the former Sperry Rand, Oldsmar. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam and served in the military police for 12 years. He was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include three daughters, Selina Edmonds and Annette Elliott, both of Clearwater, and Yvette Utley, Tampa; a son, Lamar, Tarpon Springs; his mother, Lottie Mae Perry, Tarpon Springs; a brother, Jerome McIntyre, Tampa; four sisters, Barbara Forbes, Tarpon Springs, Daisy Stuart and Deborah Jones, both of St. Petersburg, and Shirley Valdez, Orlando; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.