St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

CALLAGY, VICTORIA MARIE, 76, of Floral City, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Albany, N.Y., she came here in 1991 from Patchogue, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of the Share Club. She was Catholic. Survivors include two daughters, Victoria Hertik, Inverness, and Cathy Cippolina, Bellmore, N.Y.; three sons, Martin, Port Jeff, N.Y., Steven, Shirley, N.Y., and John, Floral City; two brothers, James Ostrom, Sayville, N.Y., and Eugene Ostrom, South Carolina; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory, Inverness.

DONALDSON, MILDRED J., 75, of Crystal River, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at home. Born in Owosso, Mich., she came here in 1981 from Oakley, Mich. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, William R.; a daughter, Judith Donaldson, Owosso; four sons, William R. Donaldson Jr., Fenton, Mich., James, Arcadia, David, Oakley, Mich., and Daniel, Benton, Ark.; a sister, Lillian Magley, Owosso; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

DOUGLAS, MILTON R., 73, of Homosassa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., he came here in 1991 from Baldwin, Mich. He was a truck driver, an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and a member of the Moose Lodge. He was Protestant. Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie J. Reus, Sevierville, Tenn., Dianna Hirt, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Candy Vandervoord, Marcellus, Mich.; a brother, Paul Douglas, Nobleton; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and companion, Geneva Warden. Hooper Funeral Homes, Homosassa.

EVANS, PAUL SHANNON, 86, of Homosassa, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Boston, he came here 10 years ago from South Carolina. He was a pilot in the Air Force and retired as a lieutenant colonel at Otis Air Force Base after 30 years of service. He served in World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was the recipient of three Distinguished Flying Crosses with two Oak Leaf Clusters and four Battle Stars. He later owned and operated Paul Evans Real Estate. He was a member of the Sugarmill Woods Country & Tennis Club, the Military Officers Association of America, the Caterpillar Club and the Eighth Air Force Historical Society. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Barbara; a daughter, Susan Evans, Conway, N.H.; two sons, Paul W., Winchester, Mass., and Mark S., Brentwood, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Lisa Barnes, Dana Pointe, Calif.; a stepson, Ric Barnes, Denver; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

HAKEY, JOYCE M., 64, of Inverness, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Little Rock, Ark., she came here in 1972 from Braceville, Ill., and was a certified nursing assistant. She was Lutheran. Survivors include her son, Michael Burger, Joliet, Ill.; a brother, James A. Yeary, Inverness; and three grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

McFADDEN, JOSEPH WILLIAM SR., 61, of Homosassa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Chester, Pa., he came here five years ago from Cape Coral. He was a retired chef and master woodworker. He was a National Guard veteran. He was a member of House of Power in Hernando, Hope Gospel Singers, and Clowns for Christ. Survivors include his wife, Jewel (Delaine); three sons, Joseph, New Hope, Pa., Matthew McFadden, Landsdale, Pa., and Joshua, Telford, Pa.; two daughters, Sherry Payton, Landsdale, and Laura McFadden, Telford; two brothers, Neal and Jim, both of Florida: two sister, Doris Gouthier, Homosassa, Connie DiPietrantonio, Clearwater; eight nieces and seven nephews; and a granddaughter. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

ROCKMAN, ALFRED G., 83, of Hernando, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1971 from Brandywine, Md. He retired from the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., with 27 years of service. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Knights of Columbus, and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church of Inverness. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four daughters, Carol Van Ness and Chris Trangas, both of Hernando, Virginia Morgan, Jacksonville, and Donna Haertel, Cape Coral; and several grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

SADDEN, JOHN A., 78, of Lecanto, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) in Inverness. He was born in Philadelphia. He was a supervisor for Presswell Records and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include seven daughters, Lori Coffey, Williamstown, N.J., Cheryl Fichetola, Winslow, N.J., Michelle Shaw, Millville, N.J., Lisa Sadden, Deltona, Jinna Plott and Debbie Ferguson, both of Tallahassee, and Pixie Norman, Camp Hill, Pa..; two sons, Eddie Dobos, Cape May, N.J., and Jack Sadden, Carrollton, Texas; and a sister, Jean Richards, Hanover, Ind. Hooper Funeral Homes, Beverly Hills.

SAYLOR, RICHARD W., 58, of Inverness, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Somerset, Pa., he was a winter resident from Lorain, Ohio. He was a high voltage electrician for a steel company. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of Amvets Post 22, American Legion Post 30, VFW Post 451, the Bachelors Social Club and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, all in Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Maria E. (Inchaurregui); three sons, Ronald Haas, Amherst, Ohio, David Haas, Lorain, and Michael Saylor, Birmingham, Ala.; two daughters, Sherrie Bishop, Grafton, Ohio, and Tracey Hernandez, Lorain; his mother, Ethel Saylor, Somerset, Pa.; a brother, Confluence, Pa.; two sisters, Donna Lazeur, Lorain, and Carol Friedman, Boswell, Pa.; and nine grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

WRIGHT, HELEN K., 83, of Crystal River, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home. She came here in 1999 from her native Philadelphia. She was a retired sewing operator for Goddi-Made with 20 years of service. Survivors include a son, James, Philadelphia; a daughter, Dolores Flanigan, Beverly Hills; a sister, Laura Bradley, New Jersey; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

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FALASCO, ANTHONY P., 83, of Brooksville, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. He came here 20 years ago from Yonkers, N.Y. He was retired inspector for the City of Yonkers with more than 25 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II, was awarded the Purple Heart, and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Rose; and a sister, Angelina Sobel, DeBary. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

FRAZIER, HENRIETTA BOOKER, 85, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of her native Brooksville. She was a retired cook and a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include her nephew, Julius L. Jones, and a niece, Geneva Peeples, both of Brooksville. Community Funeral Service, Brooksville.

HALL, MAXWELL, 93, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Feb. 25, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he lived in Holiday Springs RV Park for many years. He was an artist and art teacher. There are no known immediate survivors. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

VOELKER, WILLIAM ROBERT SR., 88, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in St. Louis, he moved to Naples from Clinton, Mo., in 1967, then moved to Venice in 1989, and then to Spring Hill in 1995. He was proprietor of Vess-Cola Bottling Co. and Sun Flower Transfer and Storage, both in Joplin, Mo. He owned Voelker Oil and Gas Co. He was an air transport commander and Army veteran, serving in the China-Burma-India Theater. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Virginia E.; two sons, John Weyman, Centennial, Colo., and William R. Voelker Jr., Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

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BOLUMEN, RAFAEL, 74, of Tampa, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Artemisa, Cuba, he moved to Tampa in 1967. He was the owner of Santana Market and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eloina A.; a son, Alain Del Rio; two daughters, Maria Del Rio and Eloina Boulmen; a brother, Avelino; a sister, Marta Gonzalez; and a grandson, Alain Rafael Del Rio. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

BUTTS, THERON F., 77, of Wimauma, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born in Dover, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, participating in the Normandy invasion. He was a mechanic. Survivors include three sons, Robert and Joel Butts, both of Lithia, and Tim L. Butts, Tampa; two brothers, Leon Butts, Durant, and Lamar Butts, Riverview; two sisters, Aldine Clark, Brandon, and Betty J. Pardo, Inverness; and two grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

CARLISLE, JACK HAMILTON, 74, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003). He moved to Tampa many years ago from North Carolina. He retired from the banking industry, having worked for Exchange Bank and NCNB. He was an elder at First Christian Church, Tampa. Survivors include two sons, Jack Jr., Tampa, and Michael, Kansas; two stepdaughters, Nancy Lacey and Judy Krueger; a stepson, John Hughlett; two brothers, Al and Bobby Carlisle; 12 grandchildren. Loyless Funeral Home, Land O' Lakes/Lutz Chapel.

CHANCEY, FREDNA "FREDDIE," 75, of Tampa, died Monday (March 3, 2003). Survivors include two daughters, Bunkey Chancey and Donna Jo Turner; a sister, Doris Ann Simpson; seven grandchildren, Joey Young, Charlie Young, Thomas Urena, Ronnie DuBose Jr., Matt DuBose, Carla O'Brien, and Steve Turner; and 14 great grandchildren. Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, Tampa.

GILDER, ROBERT LEE, 72, of Tampa, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Warren, Texas, he moved to the Tampa area in 1959 from Tallahassee. He was a former president of the Tampa NAACP and former chief of the War on Poverty program. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor "Ellie;" a son, Robert L. Gilder Jr., Valdosta, Ga.; a stepson, Elwood Edwards Jr.; a daughter, Palma Gilder, Jacksonville; his mother, Louise Haynes, Leesville, La.; two brothers, Hirl W. and Marvin E. Hayes, both of Leesville, La.; and three grandchildren. Ray Williams Funeral Home, Tampa.

GOLDMAN, ALVIN, 86, of Sun City Center, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at South Bay Hospital. He moved to the Tampa area in 1985 from Chicago. He was retired from the paint manufacturing industry and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Sportsman Lodge and Deer Park Lodge of B'nai B'rith, and the Beth-El Temple, all in Chicago and Beth Israel Congregation. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; three daughters, Janice Woods, Daytona Beach, Lucy Yates, Valrico, and Robin Goldman, Sun City Center; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.

LENTZ, SHIRLEY VACCARO, 49, of Tampa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003). A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, she was an information specialist in the library at St. Lawrence Catholic School. Survivors include her mother, Mary G. Vaccaro, Tampa; and a sister, Elaine Yacalis, Sand Key. Moss-Feaster Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

PIERCE, JOSEPH EDWARD, 76, of Plant City, died Sunday (March 2, 2003). Born in Chicago, he moved to the Tampa area several years ago. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked in chemical quality control. Survivors include his wife, Betty Pierce, Plant City; a daughter, Debra Pierce, Nile, Mich.; three sons, Joey Pierzchalski, Chicago, Michael Pierzchalski, Texas, and Richard Pierce, Edwardsburg, Mich.; and four grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

POYNER, EDNA MAE, 76, of Plant City, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003). Born in Tennessee, she was a longtime resident of the Tampa area. She was a machine operator in Tennessee during World War II and the former owner of Johnnie's Superette in Plant City. Survivors include her husband, Jewel Dean; a son, Lewis Dey, Olympia, Wash.; two daughters, Jane Vincent, Polk City, and Frieda Burtz, Plant City; three stepsons, Jewel Dean Poyner Jr., Mulberry, William Poyner, Bartow, and Dennis Poyner, South Carolina; two sisters, Elizabeth Franklin, Alcoa, Tenn., and Ima Jean Cunningham, Nashville; three half-sisters, Wilma, Mildred and Sue, all of Tennessee; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Plant City.

SHELL, NINA T., 80, of Tampa, died Thursday (Feb. 20, 2003). Born in Georgia, she moved to the Tampa more than 60 years ago. She was a retired dental technician. Survivors include her husband, Howard; three sons, Tom, Paul and Dan; two daughters, Gwen and Mary Ann; a brother; three sisters; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Adams & Jennings Funeral Home, Tampa.

UNFRIED, PIEDAD, 84, of Tampa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) in Brandon. Survivors include two sons, Robert G. Unfried Jr. and Karl L. Unfried; two daughters, Carrie Calhoun and Mary Ann Genova; a brother, Raymond del Cueto; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Boza & Roel Funeral Home, Tampa.

WEYANT, BARBARA "Bobbe," 72, of Tampa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003). Survivors include a son, Walter P. Jones, Virginia; two daughters, Sue Habas, Illinois, and Dixie Ribickas, Tampa; two brothers, Nathaniel "Bubba" and Donald "Ducky" Saunders, both of Virginia; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.

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DURHAM, HAROLD W., 57, of Port Richey, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at home. Born in Indianapolis, he came here 24 years ago from New Palestine, Ind. He worked in a warehouse and was a union steward. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; a daughter, Sindy Tuller, Sylvester, Ga.; his father, Harold L., Indianapolis; a sister, Winnie Bowling, New Palestine; and three grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hudson.

ENTLER, COLLIN JOSEPH, infant son of Jerome Entler and Jennifer Blevins of Hudson, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at All Children's Hospital, St. Petersburg. In addition to his parents, other survivors include paternal grandparents, Jerome and Eleanor Entler, Hudson; maternal grandparents, Barth and Sylvia Blevins, Aripeka; and maternal great-grandfather, William R. Blevins, Aripeka. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

FARES, SAMIR, 80, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he came here 14 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was an accountant for the Egyptian government and was a member of Coptic Orthodox Church. Survivors include his son, Magued, Montreal; two daughters, Magda Fares, Montreal, and Laila Fares, New Port Richey; a brother, Nagib, Port Richey; and six grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hudson.

JOHNSON, CYRIL W., 89, of Bayonet Point, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Minneapolis, he came here 27 years ago from St. Albans, W.Va. He was a coordinator of school health and education for the Board of Education. He was past president of the Shriner Club, New Port Richey, and his memberships included Pearl of the West Lodge 146 F&AM, Egypt Temple Shrine Tampa, and St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son, Robert, Jefferson, Md.; a daughter, Blair Bolies, Las Alamitos, Calif.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hudson.

KEENAGHAN, RAYMOND F., 76, of Bayonet Point, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Providence, R.I., he came here 18 years ago from Narragansett, R.I. He owned a plumbing/heating supply business and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Karia; a son, William, New Port Richey; a daughter, Deborah Szpila, North Attleboro, Mass.; two sisters, Mary Keenaghan, Pawtucket, R.I., and Geraldine Quirt, Cumberland, R.I.; and three grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Society, Hudson.

KING, JAMES ZANE, 72, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Mount Pleasant, Pa., he came here in 1978 from Carlisle, Pa. and was a retired U.S. Postal Service clerk. He was Protestant. He was a retired first sergeant with the Army with 20 years of service. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and was the recipient of the Silver Star Medal. His memberships included the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Marine Corps League Detachment 567, VFW McKay Post and American Legion Veterans Village Post 343. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary J.; two daughters, Linda Walker, Lake, Mich., and Patricia "Patty" Mullen, New Port Richey; a son, James "Terry," Marion, Mass.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MEARS, BETSY E., 85, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) in Plano. She was born in Auburn, N.Y. and resided in Port Richey for 12 years. She owned a Hallmark card store in Auburn. Survivors include her husband, Carl; a son, C. Thomas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano.

MENDOZA, CHARLENE P., 58, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. Born in Rockhold, Ky., she came here 16 years ago from Dayton, Ohio. She was a registered nurse at University Community Hospital. She was a retired Army veteran, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. She was a member of Spirit of Life Metropolitan Community Church of New Port Richey. Survivors include her daughter, Vicki Horton, Hudson; her mother, Ethel Partin, New Port Richey; a brother, Jessie Claxton, Williamsburg, Ky.; a sister, Patsy Wenderfer, Augusta, Ky.; two grandchildren; and a companion, Flora Figueroa. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MILLICAN, CATHERINE E., 86, of Hudson, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) in New Port Richey. Born in Somerville, Mass., she came here 29 years ago from Woburn, Mass. and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Moose Auxiliary, Italian-American Club, and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, John R. "Red"; a daughter, Sandra MacLean, Hudson; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.

ROBINSON, MARY F., 87, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Newburgh, N.Y., she came here 26 years ago from Bricktown, N.J. She was a nurses aide at Paul Kimbell Hospital, Lakewood, N.J., and was a member of Orangewood Lakes Club. She was Protestant. Survivors include three sons, Robert, Odessa, Victor, Ariton, Ala., and Gene, Hudson; two daughters, Janice Sangwin, Houghton Lakes, Mich., and Ann Grenz, New Port Richey; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

VACCARO, MARY D., 80, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Orange, N.J., she came here 25 years ago from Medford, N.Y. She was a seamstress in the garment industry and was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth, Port Richey, and Douglas, Humble, Texas; a brother, Johnny Petardi, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

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CARROLL, HARRIET H., 81, of Belleair, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Oakland, Calif., and came here in 1977 from Larchmont, N.Y. She was a member of Belleair Country Club, the American Contract Bridge League, where she was ranked as a bronze life master, and a former member of Larchmont Yacht Club. She was a world traveler. Survivors include two sons, Robert J. Jr., Town and Country, Mo., and Paul K., Raleigh, N.C.; her longtime companion, Dr. Irwin Slater, Clearwater Beach; and two grandchildren, Greg and Meaghan Carroll, both of Town and Country. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.

Clearwater

FANE, XENIA, 83, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1978 from New York. She was a member of Temple B'Nai Israel of Clearwater, the B'nai B'rith and Hadassah. Survivors include a son, Jason, Ithaca, N.Y., and a daughter, Daria Fane, Washington, D.C. Beth David North Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Clearwater.
FITZGERALD, JEAN MARIE, 68, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in Derby, Conn., and came here in 1980 from Bridgeport, Conn. She retired in 2000 from Calvin Hunsinger School after 20 years as a media specialist with the Pinellas County School System. She was a member of PEER Retired Teachers Association and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Survivors include four sons, Jay F. Dempsey, Largo, John J. Dempsey, Heidelberg, Germany, Jeffrey T. Dempsey, Ansonia, Conn., and James A. Dempsey, Milford, Conn.; a daughter, JeanAnn McLain, Seymour, Conn.; her mother, Armita Kuehn, Shelton, Conn.; and 14 grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation Society, Clearwater.
HAMMER, MARIE E., 83, of Clearwater Beach, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Clearwater. She came here in 1967 from her native Jersey City, N.J., and retired as an administrative assistant for the Pinellas County School System. She was Lutheran and a member of Seminole Lakes Country Club. Survivors include two sons, Richard Cope, Clearwater Beach, and Charles Cope, Ozona; a sister, Dorothy Morley, Clearwater; and five grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
HENDERSON, BETTY J., 59, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here more than 10 years ago from her native Tampa. She was a member of Mount Olive AME Church, Clearwater. Survivors include her husband, K.C.; a daughter, Stephanie, Clearwater; a brother, Bobby Norton, Manhattan, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Woody's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
PELC, GEORGE L., 86, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Sunset Point Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. He was born in Chicago and came here in 1978 from Hillside, Ill., where he retired as a foreman after 38 years with International Harvester. He was a member of Light of Christ Catholic Church, Clearwater. He enjoyed travel and sports and was a Chicago White Sox fan. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Stephanie; a daughter, Barbara Pelc, Dunedin; a son, Richard W., Schaumburg, Ill.; two grandchildren; and two nephews. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Dunedin

JENKINS, RUTH C., 85, of Dunedin, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. She was born in Chicago and came here in 1978 from Riverdale, Ill., where she managed a family restaurant and was a member of the Reformed Church. Survivors include a son, John "Jack," North Lauderdale; a daughter, Geraldine Kuranda, Tomahawk, Wis.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Largo

FRUHAUFF, BETTY LOU, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Chicago and came here in 1979 from Fox River Grove, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of Ranchero Village Chapel and the chapel's choir. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Edward; a son, Jay, Crystal Lake, Ill.; and four grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
HUMISTON, WARREN W. "HUMMY," 71, of Aurora, Ill., formerly of Largo, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. He was a retired firefighter and former semiprofessional football player. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Seminole.
KAPPRE, HARRY, 90, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He came here in 1977 from his native Paulsboro, N.J., and was retired as the operator of a pumping station for the Mobile Oil Co., Gibbstown, N.J. Survivors include a son, Harry, Paulsboro; two daughters, Threapleton and Roseann Thompson, both of New Jersey; three brothers, Renold and Rudolph, both of Paulsboro, and Ramon, Woodbury Heights, N.J.; two sisters, Yolando Bowen, Woodbury Heights, and Ella Giardenlla, Philadelphia; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
ROBERTS, HOWARD F., 80, of Largo, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. He came here in 1968 from his native Baltimore, and retired as a parking meter technician after 17 years with the city of Clearwater. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Barbara; three sons, Christopher and Bob, both of Largo, and Steve, Ocean Pines, Md.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Largo.
TROUT, ROBERT D., 73, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and came here in 1996 from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He was a retired accountant and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was Protestant and a member of Augustus Ruser Jr. American Legion Post 273, Madeira Beach. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia M.; a brother, Delmas, Seattle; and a sister, Nancy Kramer, Orwigsburg, Pa. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

Palm Harbor

ALBANESE, DR. NICOLO M. "NICK," 93, of Palm Harbor, formerly of Clearwater and St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Clearwater, He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to St. Petersburg in 1975 from West Nyack, N.Y., moved to Clearwater in 1980 and to Palm Harbor in 1993. He retired after 20 years as director, then chairman, of the department of radiology at St. Clare's Hospital and Health Center, New York City. He earned his medical degree from the Royal University of Naples and the University of Bologna, both in Italy, and completed residencies at the King's County Hospital and the Brooklyn Cancer Institute, both in New York City, He was a specialist in pediatric cardiology. He was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs, the American Board of Radiology, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America and a fellow of the International College of Surgeons. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dolores; three daughters, Lisa Skliar, Clearwater, Christine Foley, Dunedin, and Teresa Albanese, St. Petersburg; two sons, Nicholas and Robert, both of St. Petersburg; and three grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.
TAYLOR, WALTER, 87, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) in Port Alfred, South Africa. He was born in Lapeer, Mich., came here in 1982 from Caro, Mich., and moved to South Africa several years ago. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Vena and her children, South Africa; a son, Marlin, Palm Harbor; a brother, William, Clio, Mich.; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

Safety Harbor

BROOKS-FAULKS, THERESA M., 54, of Safety Harbor, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at home. She was born in Clearwater, lived in Orlando for many years and recently came to Safety Harbor. She was a licensed practical nurse, a pianist and vocalist and sang professionally for several years in the Orlando area. Survivors include her husband of five years, Milton, and a daughter, Kelvina Coleman, both of Orlando; a son, Kelvin Wiley, Safety Harbor; two sisters, Jeanette Carey, Largo, and Chloe, Tarpon Springs., Clearwater; six brothers, Melvin, Thomas, David and Leon Brooks, all of Clearwater, Abral Brooks, Largo, and Jessie Brooks, St. Petersburg; and four grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.

Tarpon Springs

BROWN, RUBY H., 94, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (Feb. 23, 2003) at home. She was born in Nova Scotia and came here in 1976 from Staten Island, N.Y. She was a retired nurse. She was a member of First Christian Church of Holiday and active in programs at the Tarpon Shores Mobile Home Park, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include two sons, James, Palm Harbor, and Calvin, Brandon; a daughter, Nancy Monday, Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister, Margaret Williams, Nova Scotia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

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Seminole

BASS, JOHN, 83, of Seminole, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Chester, Pa., he came here in 1954 from Kennett Square, Pa. He was a retired pipe fitter and plumber and was a member of Pipe Fitters and Plumbers Local 123 and 111 in Tampa. He was a World War II Marine Corps and Army veteran. He was Catholic. He was a member of Holiday Isles Elks Lodge 1912 and American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach and VFW Post 9272. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth, Pinellas Park, and Richard, Inverness; a daughter, Robin Long, Tarpon Springs; a brother, William "Bill," Pennsylvania; a sister, Ruth Bochelle, Sarasota; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Seminole.
POSTLE, ALICE ELIZABETH "BETSY," 80, of Leesburg, formerly of Seminole, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Born in West Hartford, Conn., she came here in 1978. She was a 1944 graduate of Syracuse University, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She was a member of Heritage Village, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Pinellas Historical Society and PEO. She was an avid bridge player and rug hooker. Survivors include a son, Albert H. Postle III, Latham, N.Y.; two daughters, Nancy McCarthy, Williamstown, Mass., and Susan Hackney, Leesburg; two brothers, Donald Ross and Philip E. Ross; and six grandchildren. Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg.
WALKER, RAYMOND M., 79, of Seminole, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Hickory, Pa., he came here in 1999 from Burgettstown, Pa. He retired after more than 30 years with Kippers Chemical in Wellsburg, W.Va. He was a member of the American Bowling Congress and Burgettstown Softball Hall of Fame. Survivors include a son, Robert J., Seminole; a daughter, Mickie J. Gelestor, Seminole; three brothers, Wilber, Jay and Fred, and a sister, Willa Dowler, all of Burgettstown; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Gulfport

PATNER, OLIVIA M., 80, of Gulfport, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) at Freedom Square Nursing Center, Seminole. She came here in 1978 from her native Johnstown, Pa. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Gulfport. Survivors include two sons, Thompson A. Holmes, Veneta, Ore., and Jerry W. Holmes, Renton, Wash.; and three grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
WHEELER, FLORINE E., 96, of Gulfport, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in New Brunswick, N.J., she came here in 1971 from Plainfield, N.J., where she worked in bookkeeping for a bank trust department for more than 20 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gulfport, where she was a member of the Circle of Priscilla and Women of the Church. She was a member of Gulfport Friends of the Library and Gulfport Community Club and was active with Meals on Wheels. Survivors include a niece, June Savacool, Altoona, Pa. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

Pinellas Park

TIMBRELLO, DENNIS VINCENT, 55, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He came here 13 years ago from Dearborn, Mich. He was an application processor for Focus Financial in Largo. Survivors include a sister, Diane Cottone, Illinois; and her companion, Brian Porter, Pinellas Park. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.

St. Pete Beach

BRADSHAW, DORIS ANITA, 89, of Lexington, Va., formerly of St. Pete Beach, died Saturday (March 1, 2003) at a daughter's home after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, she came here in 1965 and moved to Lexington in 2001. She worked for the Army Intelligence office in Arlington, Va., during World War II and worked 23 years as an assistant to the late Sen. Harry F. Byrd Sr. of Virginia. Survivors include three daughters, Beverly Hiltabidle, Annapolis, Md.; Doris Woisard, Ashburn, Va.; and Lynn O'Connor, Lexington; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. W.B. Harrison Co. Mortuary, Lexington, Ky.

St. Petersburg

CAUDILL, DOCK, 86, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home. Born in Blackey, Ky., he came here in 1982 from Charlestown, Ind. He was a retired warehouse foreman for General Electric in Louisville, Ky. He served in the Army during World War II as a military policeman. He was a marksman and received a Good Conduct ribbon and the American Defense Service ribbon. He was a member of the DAV in St. Petersburg and a volunteer firefighter. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Desta; two daughters, Delana R. Caudill, Dallas, and Deanna R. Greenway, Clearwater; three sisters, Hattie Chitwood, Greensburg, Ind.; Vade Whitaker, Hallie, Ky.; and Cora Shepherd, Madison, Ind.; a brother, George B., Indianapolis; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg
CHEYUNSKI, FELIX A., 90, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home. Born in Brockton, Mass., he came here in 1957 from West Bridgewater, Mass., where he owned the Milky Way Dairy. Locally, he was a carpenter for Honeywell until 1977. He was a member of Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle and was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Olga C.; a daughter, Ann F. Puffer, St. Petersburg; a son, Fred F., Philadelphia; a brother, Ace, South Pasadena; a sister, Olga Millerd, Centerville, Mass.; and four grandchildren. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
CONTICCHIO, ANTOINETTE M., 86, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at the Fountains at Boca Ciega. She came here in 1973 from her native Jersey City, N.J. She was a member of Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Survivors include a daughter, Annette M. Brooks, Howell, N.J.; two brothers, Joseph Bulchalski, Manchester, N.J., and Bernard Bulchalski, Bartow; and three grandchildren. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
ELLIS, TERRY, 47, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was born in Orlando. She was a private caregiver. She was a Gibbs High School graduate. She was a former member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and a member of Antioch House of Prayer, where she sang in the choir. Survivors include three sons, Johnta Mount, Mantino Ellis and Stanley Whitfield, and a daughter, Luetwanda Nelson, all of St. Petersburg; two brothers, Michael Ellis, St. Petersburg, and Johnny Grissom, Tennessee; three sisters, Billie Lambert, Barbara Mullen and Shirley Holmes-Nichols, all of St. Petersburg; and eight grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
HATFIELD, AVALYN WELMA, 95, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at home. Born in Pittsburgh, she came to Florida in 1924. She and her husband, Stanley, built the Rainbow Lodge Motel on Fourth Street N. She also owned the Woodlawn Dress Shop for nearly 20 years. She sold the store and retired in 1980. The American Business Women's Association named her Boss of the Year in 1969. She was a member of First Church of God since 1938. She was a member of the church's board of trustees, council, choir and missionary society. She also was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Dennis, St. Petersburg. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
KINTER, MAY C., 96, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Punxsutawney, Pa., she came here in 1984. She graduated from nurses training at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Ind., and was an operating room supervisor in Pittsburgh. During World War II, she was an American Red Cross teacher of home nursing, nurses aides and licensed practical nurses, for which she received a lifetime honorary membership in the Red Cross. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Robert F., Charleston, S.C.; Joseph W., New Baltimore, Mich.; James E., Palmyra, Va.; and Michael G., Tierra Verde; a daughter, Elinor Carson, Indiana, Pa.; a sister, Elizabeth O'Hara, Harrisburg, Pa.; 27 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
KLOIBER, JUANNIE I., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (March 2, 2003) at Tandem Health Care. Born in Allentown, Pa., she came here in 1979 from Bethlehem, Pa. She was a grocer in Allentown, Pa. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and Elks Lodge 1224. Survivors include three brothers, Frank DeChristopher, Allentown, and Guy DeChristopher and Al DeChristopher, both of Bethlehem. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LARSON, JOHN DEARMOND, 77, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He was born in Pasadena, Calif. He moved here in 1985 from Redondo Beach, Calif. He served in the Army during World War II. He retired as a change processor for Hughes Aircraft. He was a member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the DAV. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Dee Larson, Connellsville, Pa. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LEVY, SAMUEL, 79, of North Port, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in New York City, he came here in 1946 and moved to Sarasota in 1965. He was a building contractor and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include a son, Alfred "Fred," Largo; a daughter, Florence Levy, New York City; a brother, Louis, St. Petersburg; a sister, Lottie Korstar, California; and three grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
PERKINS, DOROTHY F., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Chicago, she came here in 1966. She was a homemaker and attended St. John Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Maureen DiCosola, St. Petersburg; Patricia Wertenberger, Lake Mary; and Penelope Burns, Poquoson, Va.; a son, Michael Perkins, St. Petersburg, eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
RACHON, JOSEPH A. II, 79, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at the Lodge of Mainlands. Born in Springfield, Mass., he came here 22 years ago from White Plains, N.Y. He was a former New York City police officer and deputy U.S. marshal to Robert F. Kennedy. He was a World War II Navy veteran and received the World War II Victory Medal and the American, Asia-Pacific and Europe-Africa-Middle East campaign medals. He was a member of the Elks, the Americam Legion and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor V.; three stepsons, Billy Christiansen, Scott Christiansen and Bruce L'Hommedieu, all of St. Petersburg; a stepdaughter, Michelle E. Wilkins, Largo; and three stepgrandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.
WILLIAMS, WILLIS SR., 58, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He came here in 1964 from his native Uniontown, Ala. He was a construction worker for Cocoa Masonry for 15 years, retiring in 1980. He was Baptist. Survivors include a son, Willis Jr., two daughters, Glenda Williams and Sharon Williams, a stepdaughter, LaShawn Allen, four brothers, David L., William, Lovell and Mark, and a companion, Nicole Jenkins, all of St. Petersburg; and five grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.