St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

COLLIER, IRENE, 90, of Homosassa, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Cypress Cove Care Center. Born in North Carolina, she came here 30 years ago from Lancaster, Pa. She was a retired inspector for Hamilton Watch Co. and Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Doris Holbrook, Crystal River; a sister, Uella Murphy, Rising Son, Md.; six grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

DUMAYNE, FLORENCE, 92, of Citrus Springs, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Cottages of Gentle Breeze, Citrus Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here in 1956 from Long Beach, Calif. She enjoyed music, cooking, and debating current issues. She was Christian Scientist. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Rich Cloonan, Beverly Hills. Fero Funeral Home with Crematory, Beverly Hills.

DUNCAN, TIMOTHY C., 47, of Tampa, formerly of Homosassa, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at home. Born in Los Angeles, he was a retired Army staff sergeant and a practicing magician. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Magicians and Christian Progression Center Church of Homosassa. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Sharon; two daughters, Melanie Jacobs, Seneca, S.C., and Rose Shababy, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; three brothers, Patrick, Santa Monica, Calif., Dan, Holland, Mich., and Tom, Zeeland, Mich.; six sisters, Peggy Duncan, Greenville, S.C., Robin Wentzel-Dams, and Laurel Boullosa, both of Holland, Luann Lycznski, Hamilton, Mich., Shannon Banks, Boise, Idaho, and Cheri Duncan, Cathedral City, Colo.; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

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CONNER, GLENN H., 81, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (Feb. 20. 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Ionia County, Mich. Survivors include two sons, Donald, Nashville, Mich., and Robert, Ionia. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill.

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CARPENTER, WALTER HENRY, of Riverview, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003). A native of North Augusta, S.C., he had resided here since 1959. He was a U.S. Army Air Forces World War II veteran and founded Carpenter Machine & Supply, now called Turbo Marine Corp. He pioneered refrigeration of shrimp boats and developed several patents for ice machines. Survivors include wife, Betty; daughter, Suzi Goodhope, Havana, Fla.; stepdaughter, Sandy Fayard, Atlanta; and one grandchild. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.

LYNCH, ALFRED JOSEPH, 85, of Plant City, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003). He was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, West Seneca Social Club in New York for 60 years, Knights of Columbus and he volunteered many years at the Strawberry Festival. He was a steel worker. Survivors include his wife, Alice; two daughters Sharlene A. Spandau, Plant City, and Maureen A. Brown, Ontario, Canada; two sons Alfred J. Lynch, Ruskin, and Terry P. Lynch, Holland, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

MARTIN, GLORIA, J., 54, of Ruskin, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Brandon Regional Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Roger. Zipperer's Funeral Home, Ruskin.

PUTNAL, MICHAEL DAVID, 51, of Seffner, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003). He lived most of his life in the Tampa area. He was a Hillsborough County surveyor for 20 years and a veteran. Survivors include his brother, Patrick Putnal, Orlando; sisters, Jan Ellis, Dunnellon, Kelly Chadwell, Thonotosassa, and Bonnilyn Ivey, Tampa. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

VINSON, JOHN T. "HOMEBOY" SR., 84, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003). He was a member of Northgate Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He retired from TECO after 38 years. He was a member of IBEW Local Union 108, A.W. Windhorst Lodge 185, 32nd-degree Mason F&AM, and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 424. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jeuel; son, Tandy Vinson; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, Tampa.

WATKINS, CASSIE, 97, of Plant City, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003). She came here from Alma, Ga., in 1977. She was a homemaker and member of Ahava Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Alvin Watkins, Ocoee; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

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CRAM, CLAYTON C., 73, of Zephyrhills, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at home. Born in Albert Lea, Minn., he came here eight years ago from Chatfield, Minn. He was an executive secretary, a Navy veteran of the Korean War, an avid golfer and Lutheran. He was a member of Professional Insurance Association and Mason-Scottish Rite Osman Shaine Chapel, both of Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Laurell; two daughters, Jane Bunn, Blooming Prairie, Minn., and Nancy Russell, Waseca, Minn.; a brother, Cleone Cramm, Albert Lea; three stepsons, Bradley Longville, White Bear Lake, Minn., Michael Longville, Minneapolis, and Scott Longville, Austin, Minn.; and a stepdaughter, Melanie, St. Paul, Minn. Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services, Largo.

DISHONG-GUARINO, ELLEN GENE, 59, of Hudson, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at home. Born in Detroit, she came here in 1986 from Ohio. She was a homemaker and Christian. Survivors include a son, Tim, Gloversville, N.Y.; a daughter, Cindy Gilletley, Tipp City, Ohio; four stepsons, Robert, Louis, Russell and John; two stepdaughters, Cathy and Mary; two brothers, Frank and Robert; two sisters, Marnetta and Emma; and several grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.

GANGI, ORLANDO J., 71, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Hospice House Gulfside, New Port Richey. Born in Boston, he came here in 1996 from College Point, N.Y. He was a tractor-trailer driver for Teamster Local 295, Staten Island, N.Y., an Army veteran of the Korean War and Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Michael, Albertson, N.Y., Richard, Port Richey, and William, East Meadow, N.Y.; a daughter, Deborah Stowe, Gainsville; and nine grandchildren. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, New Port Richey.

HAGMEYER, EUGENE KENNETH, 72, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Jamaica, N.Y., he came here in 1980 from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired detective with New York State-Suffolk County Police, an Army veteran of the Korean War and Lutheran. He was a member of Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 2284, American Legion Veterans Village Port 343 and Grand Valley homeowners association. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Gloria; two sons, Jesse, Rockaway, N.J., and Thomas, Brandon; a daughter, Doreen Termine, Moriches, N.Y.; and two granddaughters. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MANNELLI, MICHAEL A., 75, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at home. He came here in 1981 from his native Chicago. He was a retired teamster with Cushing Trucking, Chicago, and Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Eva; a son, Gregory Tech, Hudson; three daughters, Roseann Fett, Chicago, and Sherry Lyon and Melissa Schuette, both of Oldsmar; a brother, Carl, and a sister, A.M. Skoglund, both of New Port Richey; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, New Port Richey.

PHILLIPS, WILLIAM E., 83, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at West Pasco Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Covert, Mich., he came here in 1976 from Hammond, Ind. He worked in fire and safety for Atlantic Riehfield Co., Indiana, was an Army veteran and a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Richard, Gary, Ind.; a sister, Aletha Good, New Port Richey; and three grandsons. Curlew Hills Funeral Homes, Palm Harbor.

SWIECICKI, THERESA MARIA, 76, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she came here three years ago from Cliffside Park, N.J. She was a supervisor for Metro Glass Co., Jersey City, and Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a son, Paul, Port Richey; a daughter, Patricia Owczarek, Roslyn Heights, N.Y.; a brother, Samuel Donato, Jersey City; two sisters, Anna Rooth, Bayonne, N.J., and Constance Ruiz, Jersey City; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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SANDERSON, PRESTON R., 58, of Belleair Beach, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He came here in 1957 from his native Miami. He was a certified public accountant. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Courtney Sanderson, Clearwater; a son, Matt Sanderson, Largo; his mother, Reba Sanderson-Wright, Spring Hill; a sister, Julia Poston, Houston; a brother, Raleigh, Hyannis, Mass.; and two grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Clearwater

BARRICK, RAY J., 67, of Clearwater and formerly of Gulfport, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Largo Medical Center under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Newville, Pa., and came here in 1971 from Dillsburg, Pa., where he worked for Food Fair Stores for 17 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Locally, he worked for Pantry Pride, Val Pak and Pasadena Baptist Church, where he also was a member. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Helen Louise; a son, Kaley, Clearwater; three daughters, Karen Pauley, Gulfport, and Katrina Pershing and Kristen Barrick, both of Clearwater; seven brothers, Robert, Richard, James, Lester, William and Ralph, all of Pennsylvania, and Ronald, West Virginia; five sisters, Martha Brenizer, Marian Munich, Jeannette Albert, Bonnie May and Shirley Stoey, all of Pennsylvania; and two grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
FEDER, HELEN P., 89, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Scotland, and came here in 1987 from Toms River, N.J. She was a homemaker and a member of Highlands Presbyterian Church of Largo and the church sewing circle. Survivors include three sons, Herbert Jr. and Robert, both of Largo, and Jack, Weatherford, Texas; a brother, John P. Morton, Ocala; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Seminole.
JACKSON, NINA L., 89, of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. She was born in Montcalm County, Mich., and came here in 1945 from Michigan. She was a retired businesswoman and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include three daughters, Inez Choate, Alice Houk and Jackcine Goulet, all of Florida; a son, Carl, Georgia; a brother, Cy Ketchum, Michigan; a sister, Ethel Anglemyer Indiana; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
ORTIZ, FRANCISCO SR., 71, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. He was born in Puerto Rico and came here in 1992 from Brooklyn, N.Y., where he retired as a grocer. He was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include a daughter, Rolanda Green, Palm Harbor; two sisters, Josephine Ortiz, Orlando, and Delfina Caldeyro, Fort Lauderdale; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
RANDS, WOODROW F., 84, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Onaway, Mich., and came here in 1971 from Port Huron, Mich., where he retired as an electrician for Peerless Cement Co. He was a member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Clearwater, a volunteer at UPARC and a member of the Clearwater Amateur Radio Club. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Phyllis B.; four daughters, Jean Writz and Helen Burkett, both of Clearwater, Esther Cope, Columbus, Ohio, and Mary Powell, Port Huron; a brother, Robert, Port Huron; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Druid Chapel, Clearwater.
SMITH, ADELE, 80, of Clearwater, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in Norfolk, Va., and came here in 1970 from Newtown Square, Pa. She retired as a real estate agent and worked locally for Caldwell Banker, Clearwater. She was Protestant. Survivors include three brothers, Beryl C. Kirman, Largo, James S. Kirman Jr., Cape May, N.J., and Dr. Shahane T. Kirman, Hummelstown, Pa. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
STEELE, DOLORES E., 79, of Clearwater, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in McKeesport, Pa., came to St. Petersburg in 1965 from New Jersey and moved to Clearwater in 1975. She was a member of Suncoast Bible Presbyterian Church and a former member of Central Bible Church, St. Petersburg. She was active in the Women's Fellowship of Clearwater Christian College and Largo Seminole Women's Bible Study. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Arthur E. Steele, the founding president of Clearwater Christian College; two sons, David Arthur, Asheville, N.C., and Jonathan Edward, Clearwater; three daughters, Valerie June Mandell, Brookline, Mass., and Karin Beth Puckett and Deborah Joy Adair, both of Clearwater; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.

Largo

BACON, JOYCE PAULINE, 69, of Largo, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She came here in 1996 from her native Crystal Lake, Ill., where she owned and operated the Pantry Restaurant. She was past president of the Ladies Golf Association of Palm Hill Country Club, Largo, and a member of the Calcutta Cuties women's golf group. Survivors include three daughters, Kristine DeCant, Scottsdale, Ariz., Terri Bacon Adkins, North Riverside, Ill., and Janis Bacon Petzel, Hallowell, Maine; two brothers, Earl Humphrey and Glenn Humphrey, both of Verona, Pa.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Largo.
FLETCHER, LORRAINE L., 88, of Largo, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Worcester, Mass., she came to Pass-a-Grille Beach in 1949, moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1953, to Seminole in 1959, and to Largo in 1964. She graduated from Framingham State Teachers College in Massachusetts and worked in retail and banking for several years before becoming a teacher. During World War II, she served with the American Red Cross in Anchorage, Alaska. While living on Pass-a-Grille Beach, she taught in St. Petersburg schools and worked at the snack bar of the Pass-a-Grille Beach Hotel. She taught school in Fort Lauderdale and after returning to Pinellas County she taught at Orange Grove Elementary, Seminole, and was transferred in 1963 to Largo Central Elementary School where she taught until she retired in 1981 after 41 years. She was an accomplished tennis player and a horsewoman. She was a volunteer for the SPCA and a member of the Florida and the North Pinellas Retired Educators Associations. Survivors include a son, Bradley W., Largo. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
HOYT, GREGORY GENE, 45, of Largo, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., and came here in 1988 from Connecticut. He owned and operated a pool service and enjoyed gardening and stamp collecting. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Hoyt, Wolcott, Conn.; his parents, Patricia Brazicki and Dale Hoyt, both of Waterbury; two brothers, Jeffrey, Largo, and Douglas W. Sr., Watertown, Conn.; and a grandson. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
RECKERT, WALTER W. SR., 91, of Largo, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Palm Garden of Pinellas. He was born in New Britain, Conn., and came here in 1974 from Plainville, Conn. He retired after 45 years as a production supervisor for Stanley Works Tool & Dye. He was a member of Rogate Lutheran Church, Clearwater, and a board member for the Salvation Army in New Britain. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; two sons, Walter Jr., Plainville, and Richard, Florida; two daughters, Lynn Ciarlone, Largo, and Dawn Tarca, Plainville; a brother, Richard A., Connecticut; a sister, Lucy Powers, Connecticut; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
SWENSON, EDYTHE C., 83, of Largo, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in New York City and came here in 1985 from New Jersey. She was a member of Spring Hill Bible Church. Survivors include a son, Ralph, Largo; a daughter, Barbara Van Osten, Horseshoe Bay, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial Society, Largo.

Palm Harbor

BELCHER, DARYL ANN, 43, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (Feb. 14, 2003) at home. She was born in Springfield, Mass., and came here in 1976 from Meriden, Conn. She graduated in 1980 from Florida State University. Survivors include a son, Joshua J., Gainesville; her parents, Alice K. and Bruce Ellison, Safety Harbor; a brother, David Ellison, Milford, Conn.; and her maternal grandmother, Angelina Karlon, Palmer, Mass. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

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Kenneth City

MARTIN, HELEN K., 79, of Kenneth City, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at home. She was born in Huntington, Long Island, and came here in 1987 from Centerport, Long Island. She was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, George D. Martin, Seminole, and Michael J. Martin, St. Petersburg; a brother, Frank Kaestner, Centerport; three sisters, Evelyn Nelson, Smithtown, N.Y.; Gloria Worthheimer, Centerport; and Jean Massini, Port St. Lucie; and four grandchildren. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Pinellas Park

PRESCOTT, RAYFORD E., 74, of Pinellas Park, formerly of Largo, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Palm Garden of Pinellas, Largo. Born in Arkansas, he came to Largo in 2000 from Oakfield, Ga. He was a retired Air Force master sergeant, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Survivors include a daughter, Marlynn Akridge, Pinellas Park; four sons, Ronald, Marietta, Ga.; David, Robert and Michael, all of Albany, Ga.; a brother, David, Orlando; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
WILBER, GEORGE L., 84, of Pinellas Park, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Flint, Mich., he came here 20 years ago from Lexington, Ky. He was a professor at the University of Kentucky. He also was a writer and award-winning photographer. He was an adviser to President Lyndon Johnson on the Rural Poverty Commission. Survivors include two sons, Brian P., Pinellas Park, and Lane A., Phoenix; and a daughter, Cindy S. Hunt, and a grandson, Thomas Hunt, both of Lexington, Ky. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

St. Pete Beach

WILLIAMS, RICHARD K. "DICK," 74, of St. Pete Beach, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Boca Ciega Center. He came here in 1969 from his native Aurora, Ill. He was a co-owner of the Prospector Co. of St. Pete Beach. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and a past commander of American Legion Post 305, St. Pete Beach. He was a member of the city of St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment for several years. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.

St. Petersburg

D'AMICO, CAROL A., 49, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at Bayside Rehabilitation Center. She came here in 1980 from her native Niagara Falls, N.Y. Survivors include a son, Joseph D'Amico, Florida; three brothers, Michael Easterly, Jack Easterly and Ronald Easterly, all of Niagara Falls; and a sister, Darlene Baker, Batavia, N.Y. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home and Cemetery, Seminole.
DAVENPORT, JULIA W., 79, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003) at North Rehabilitation Center, St. Petersburg. She came here in 1949 from her native Palatka. She was a retired domestic worker. She was a member of the Sunshine Court of Calanthe 105, Lilly Lodge and Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang with the choir, was a member of the Senior Mission and was a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include a son, Tyrone C. Waller Sr., Mount Vernon, N.Y.; two daughters, Patricia Walker-Kendrick, St. Petersburg, and Beverly Garcia, Tampa; two stepsons, Harvey Davenport and David Davenport Jr., both of St. Petersburg; two stepdaughters, Lula Moore, Albany, Ga., and Kate, Largo; a sister, Lillian Coleman, St. Petersburg; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
FORD, VEDA MAE, 74, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at home. Born in New Brighton, Pa., she came here in 1962 from Petersburg, Pa. She was office manager for the radiology department at St. Anthony's Hospital for more than twenty years. Survivors include two sons, Robert, Spring Hill, and David, St. Petersburg; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
GILE, JAMES EDWIN SR., 80, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at home. He was born in South Portland, Maine, and came here in 1924. He owned and operated Gile Optical Corp. from 1964 to 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 6827 in St. Petersburg. He was a 50-year member of Child's Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Kathleen Marie; a daughter, Pamela Sue Peacock, Pinellas Park; a son, James E. Jr., and a sister, Martha Appleton, both of St. Petersburg; and two grandsons. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
HAWKINS, STEVE, 79, of Port Richey, formerly St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at North Bay Hospital. He came to Florida in 1942 from his native Earlington, Ky. He was an Army and Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a private pilot and later worked as a night auditor for Days Inn in Port Richey and Clearwater. Survivors include his wife, Janis; five sons, Steven Hawkins Jr., Miami; Raymond Hawkins, Denver; Todd Greatsinger, Middletown, Conn.; Eric Greatsinger, Acton, Mass.; and Sean Greatsinger, St. Petersburg; six daughters, Delores Aupperlee, St. Petersburg; Cheryl Moynihan, Heather Hawkins and Heidie Hawkins, all of Port Richey; Deborah Greatsinger, Burlington, Conn.; and Melissa Klavitter, Unionville, Conn.; three brothers, David, New York City; Joseph, Phoenix; and James, Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Maryanne Harper, Jacksonville, and Rose Marie Eckert, New Jersey; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
KEYSER, KATHRYN E., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Feb. 22, 2003). She was born in Meyersdale, Pa., and came here in 1973 from Johnstown, Pa. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren, the VFW Sunshine City Post Auxiliary in St. Petersburg and the OES. Survivors include a son, James C. Keyser, Waldorf, Md.; a daughter, Jacquelyn F. Croyle, Somerset, Pa.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LYONS, JAMES RICHARD, 44, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2003) at home. He came here in 1988 from his native Chicago. He was a press operator for Film Technologies International. He was an Army veteran. He was Catholic. Survivors include his father, Aime, St. Petersburg; five brothers, Robyn, Champaign, Ill.; David, Clearwater; Daniel, Brownsburg, Ind.; and Michael and Timothy, both of St. Petersburg; and a sister, Suzanne Tolen, St. Petersburg. Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater.
NIBLACK, THOMASENA N. "MUK-MUK," infant daughter of Barbara Boyd and Thomas Niblack, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Other survivors include a brother, Marquez Lloyd, a sister, Aaronna Boyd, and her paternal grandmother, Gloria A. Niblack, all of St. Petersburg; and her maternal grandfather, Abraham Boyd, Tampa. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
STEELE, DOLORES E., 79, of Clearwater, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Born in McKeesport, Pa., she came to St. Petersburg in 1965 from New Jersey and moved to Clearwater in 1975. She was a member of Suncoast Bible Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Women's Fellowship of Clearwater Christian College and Largo Seminole Women's Bible Study. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Arthur E., founding president of Clearwater Christian College; two sons, David Arthur, Asheville, N.C., and Jonathan Edward, Clearwater; three daughters, Valerie June Mandell, Brookline, Mass.; and Karin Beth Puckett and Deborah Joy Adair, both of Clearwater; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.

Seminole

COOK, DOROTHY A., of Seminole, died Friday (Feb. 21, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital. She was born in Irving, Ill., and came here in 1966 from Dewitt, N.Y. She was a retired auditor for the IRS. She was Presbyterian. Survivors include a niece, Patricia Sallee, Largo; and a grandniece, Polly Hammond, Dunedin. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
FLETCHER, LORRAINE L., 88, of Largo, formerly of Seminole and Pass-a-Grille Beach, died Wednesday (Jan. 15, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Worcester, Mass., she came to Pass-a-Grille Beach in 1949, moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1953, to Seminole in 1959, and to Largo in 1964. She graduated from Framingham State Teachers College in Massachusetts and worked in retail and banking for several years before becoming a teacher. During World War II, she served with the American Red Cross in Anchorage, Alaska. While living on Pass-a-Grille Beach, she taught in St. Petersburg schools and worked at the snack bar of the Pass-a-Grille Beach Hotel. She taught school in Fort Lauderdale, and after returning to Pinellas County she taught at Orange Grove Elementary, Seminole. She was transferred in 1963 to Largo Central Elementary School, where she taught until she retired in 1981 after 41 years. She was an accomplished tennis player and equestrian. She was a volunteer for the SPCA and a member of the Florida and the North Pinellas Retired Educators Associations. Survivors include a son, Bradley W., Largo. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.