St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

BUTLER, RALPH M., 86, of Dunnellon, died Friday (Feb. 28, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in Macon, Ga., he came here 60 years ago from Dunedin. He was a registered railroad agent for Atlantic Coastline, Seabord Coastline and Amtrak, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Dunnellon. He was past master of Dunnellon Masonic Lodge 136 F&AM and was a former Boy Scout Troop leader. Survivors include his wife, Frances H.; a son, Ralph M. Jr., Hudson; a brother, James W., Fairfax, Va.; and two grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

CADWALLADER, BYRON PAUL, 71, of Spring Hill, died Friday (March 7, 2003) in Devons, Mass. He was born in Indianapolis and was the owner of Crystal River Electric. Survivors include his companion, Heather Steel, Spring Hill; two daughters, Kimberly Sereda, Miami, and Lisa Kay Nelson, Inverness; a son, Byron P. Jr., Miami; a sister, Marilyn Lawrence, Miami; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home and Cremation, Inverness.

ELLIS, JOHN "JACK", 80, of Hernando, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Raleigh, N.C., he came here 20 years ago from Charlotte, N.C. He was fire chief for the city of Charlotte, and a member of First Baptist Church and its sanctuary choir, Inverness. He was an Army veteran of World War II and Korean War, past president and life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a life member of Santos Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of Citrus Masonic Lodge 118 F&AM, both of Ocala, Oasis Shrine Temple, Charlotte, and Charlotte Consistory Scottish Rite Mason. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Claudine Dempsey Lee; a son John Edward "Ed," Lecanto; a daughter Jo "Josey" Greenland, Dallas; a brother, Robert E. Lee Jr., Dowling Park; two sisters, Philathea Hazel, Albany, Ga., Virginia Agresta, Granby, Conn.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes Inc., Inverness.

GARDNER, ALVIN EUGENE "GENE", 72, of Floral City, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. He came here seven years ago from his native Tampa and was a retired master mechanic for Vopak Industries, Tampa. He was an Army veteran serving in the Korea War, and was a member of Too Far and the Withlapopka Civic Association. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Nettie "Irene" Lowman Gardner; and a daughter, Linda Small, Zephyrhills. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

MAJCEN,ALBIN, 54, of Homosassa, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Cleveland, he came here nine years ago from Wickliffe, Ohio. He was the owner of Macaw Development, Homosassa. Survivors include two sons, James K., Sarasota, and Aaron, Columbus, Ohio; and a sister, VeAnn Meyer, Ohio. Heinz Funeral Home and Cremation, Inverness.

PLONSKI, BERNARD JAMES, 82, of Floral City, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at the Citrus Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inverness. He came here 12 years ago from his native Erie, Pa. and was owner/operator of B&J Forging, Springboro, Pa. He was Methodist. Survivors include a son, John W., Erie; two daughters, Diane Mattern, Floral City, and Judith Marie DeChant, Sergoville, Texas; a sister, Helen J. Twargorski, Erie; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

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BARTLETT, LEONA, 91, of Lake Butler, formerly of Brooksville, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Bradford Terrace, Starke. She was a homemaker and was Presbyterian. Survivors include two sons, Marion A. II, Tampa, and Richard Eugene, Brooksville; two daughters, Barbara JoAnn Soloman, Brooksville, and Mary Louise Willingham, Lake Butler; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral Home, Brooksville.

RYAN, THOMAS P., 72, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. Born in Bloomfield, N.J., he came here seven years ago from Iselin, N.J. He was a retired employee at St. Barnabas Hospital, Orange, N.J., He was an Army veteran of the Korea War, and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Orange, and the Moose Lodge, New Jersey. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; three sons, Patrick, Sparta, N.J., Thomas, Princeton, N.J., and John, Freehold, N.J.; two daughters, Diane Czerwinski, Brick, N.J., Kathy LaMotta, Jackson, N.J.; two stepdaughters, Janet Renaud, Iselin, and Kathy LaMotta, Jackson; two stepdaughters, Janet Renaud, Iselin, and Patricia Dwyer, Clinton, N.J.; two brothers, Frank and Robert, both of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Jane Stevenson, Toms River; and 13 grandchildren. Brewer and Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills.

TERRANOVA, ELAINE MAE, 76, of High Point, Brooksville, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital. Born in Greenfield, Mass., she came here 23 years ago from Dalton, Mass. She was retired from retail sales and was employed by England Brothers for 15 years. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Brooksville. Survivors include her husband, Paul; two sons, David, Chicopee, Mass., and Michael, Houston; a daughter, Dorothy McAvoy, Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.

WALLACE, PETER W., 62, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. Born in Quantico, Va., he came here three years ago from Clearwater and was self employed in the hospitality business. He was Episcopalian. He was a member of the Gulf Harbors Sail Club. Survivors include his wife, Janet; a son, Robert Cooper, Pickerington, Ohio; a daughter, Sheila Wallace-Morgan, Spring Hill; and six grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

WALSH, EDWARD J., 71, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in New York City, he came here 14 years ago from Broad Channel, N.Y. He was a retired officer with the Department of Sanitation, Rockaway Beach, N.Y., and was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Broad Channel. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Department of Sanitation Retirees of Spring Hill. Survivors include his wife, Jean; two sons, Patrick, Rockaway Park, N.Y., and Scott, Long Beach, N.Y.; two daughters, Jean Johnson and Joyce Adamiszyn, both of Broad Channel; a brother, Joseph, McApin; and six grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

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BOISSELLE, MARY S., 91, of Tampa, died Thursday (March 6, 2003). She retired as an executive board member from the Conn Memorial Foundation. Survivors include two nieces, Linda Oliver and Sandy Millard; a great-niece, Susie Fowble; a great-nephew, Lee Oliver; and great-great niece and nephew, Bailey Fowble and Cody Oliver. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

FRECHETTE, GERMAINE L., 88, of Sun City Center, died Thursday (March 6, 2003). She was the owner of Manchester Wallpaper and Paint. Survivors include two sons, Herman and Roderick Frechette; two daughters, Gretta McCloud and Rose Marie Bledsoe; 20 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Sun City Center Funeral Home.

HENDERSON, BETTY J., 59, of Clearwater, formerly of Tampa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She moved to Clearwater 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.

JACKSON, LUCY A., 57, of Palm Bay, formerly of Plant City, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Shands Hospital at University of Florida. Born in Plant City, she was employed by McDonald-Douglas and was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, John; a son, John F. Jackson Jr., Palm Bay; her mother, Lottie Markowetz, Palm Bay; a brother, John Vickery, Riverview; and a sister, Joyce Lacy, Dunnellon. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

NELLIS, JAMES E., 57, of Brandon, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born in Tampa, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a lineman for Florida Power and Light. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Christine Nellis, Plant City; a brother, Gordon Casey, Franklin, N.C.; and a cousin, Joyce Dixon, Tampa. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

PAPY, MARY KATHRYN, 68, a lifelong resident of the Tampa area, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003). Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Edward E.; two sons, Michael and James Papy; a daughter, Holly Bieber; and six grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Carrollwood Chapel, Tampa.

ROBERTS, OPAL ISABEL, 70, of Tampa, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Tompkinsville, Ky., she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert; a son, Bobby Roberts, Tampa; a daughter, Robin Hodges, Tampa; three sisters, Nola Dennison, Alta Kelley and Jessie Estes, all of Indianapolis; two brothers, Clarence and Willie Henson, both of Indianapolis; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.

ROOT, LAWRENCE L. "LARRY," 73, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at University Community Hospital, Tampa. Born in Bolivar, N.Y., he moved to Tampa in 1960 and to New Port Richey in 1995. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, former plant manager of Orange State Casket Co., Tampa, and worked for Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 230, F & AM, Wellsville, N.Y., and was Methodist. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Betty W.; two sons, L.D. Root, Columbia, S.C., and Ronald L. Root, Orlando; and a sister, Dorothy Paquette, Wellsville, N.Y. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

SCALES, PHYLLIS BIRD, 74, of Sun City Center, died Monday (March 3, 2003). Born in Bluefield, W.Va., she moved to the Tampa area many years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluefield, and United Methodist Church, Sun City Center. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Roy L.; a daughter, Jennifer Windle, Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons, Michael, Martinsburg, W.Va., and Stephen, Kingwood, Texas; a sister, Shirley Stanton, Bluefield; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield.

WELSH, JAMES HARRY, 85, of Tampa, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003). He retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of lieutenant colonel, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Survivors include his wife, Esther Lee; a son, James Harry Welsh, Tampa; stepsons, Tom Depolis, Plant City, and David Samuel Lee, Ottawa, Canada; a stepdaughter, Ella Lee, Toronto, Canada; and two grandchildren. Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery, Tampa.

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BENNETT, ALAN, 73, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home. Born in Cleveland, he came here 15 years ago from Lakewood, Ohio. He was an assistant superintendent of linemen with Cleveland Public Power. He was an Army veteran and a member of Moose Lodge 2366 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 02529. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Olga; two sons, Alan, Strongsville, Ohio, and James, Rocky River, Ohio; three daughters, Cynthia Fry, Tampa; Debra Rush, Avon Lake, Ohio; and Linda DiMarco, North Olmstead, Ohio; two brothers, George, Sandusky, Ohio, and Robert, West Salem, Ohio; four sisters, Gertrude Lichtenberg, Rocky River; Jean Merner, Cleveland; Joan Povlik, Lady Lake; and June Adler, Cleveland; and 11 grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

BOGGESS, GENLEE, 72, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. She came here three years ago from her native Charleston, W.Va. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, James, New Port Richey; two daughters, Diana Kidd, New Port Richey, and Robin Workman, Tarpon Springs; two brothers; five sisters; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.

CAPPELLO, EMILY, 75, of New Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. She came here four years ago from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, New Port Richey. Survivors include her husband, Vincent J.; and two sons, Peter, New Port Richey, and Michael, Brooklyn. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

CARRIZZO, VIRGINIA MARY, 84, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 31 years ago from Massapequa, N.Y. She was a secretary for Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, N.Y., and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and its choir. Survivors include a nephew, Dennis G. Knight, Arcadia. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

COOK, MERVIN DEAN, 64, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he came here 23 years ago from Tarpon Springs and was a groundman for American Utilities, New Port Richey. He was Methodist. Survivors include four brothers, Harley and Kenneth, both of New Port Richey; Steve, Tarpon Springs; and Dale, Crossville, Tenn.; three sisters, Susie Perry, Nancy and Janet Cook, all of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.

DURANSO, JAMES LLOYD, 76, of Zephyrhills, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Saginaw, Mich., he was a winter resident to the Zephyrhills area for six years. He was a maintenance supervisor at the University of Michigan. He was a Navy veteran serving in World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Masonic Lodge and the Eagles. He was Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; a son, Lloyd, Hope, Mich.; three daughters, Collette Born, Curtisville, Mich.; Colleen Wolfe, Ypsilanti, Mich.; and Jinnine Pollard, Pinckney, Mich.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

MAUSOLF, RAYMOND, 85, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003). Born in Harbor Beach, Mich., he came here 26 years ago from Waukegan, Ill. He was a lifelong employee for Falcon Marine and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the Navy Merchant Marines, serving in World War II, and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Helen Barton; and several nieces and nephews. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hudson.

NISSEN, ARLENE D., 60, of Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 14 years ago from Nicholson, Pa. She was an executive secretary for a New York City brokerage firm and was a member of St. James Apostle Catholic Church, Port Richey. She was a member of CARES, Port Richey. Survivors include four daughters, Karen J. Melchionne, Port Richey; Virgnia Weiss, Hamburg, Pa.; Lisa Bochicchiol and M. Lynn Hubler Paxinos, both of Moosic, Pa.; a son, Stephen Roehrig, Pottsville, Pa.; a brother, Rudy Schalou, Fort Myers; a sister, Janet Olson, Virginia; and eight grandchildren. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

PATTEN, HARRY O., 82, of Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at home. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here six years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He owned a hardware store and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He served in the 345th Bombardment Group. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Carole Kim MacDonald, Port Richey, and Trish Spence, New Port Richey; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Faupel Funeral Home Inc., Port Richey.

ROOT, LAWRENCE L. "LARRY," 73, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at University Community Hospital, Tampa. Born in Bolivar, N.Y., he came here eight years ago from Tampa. He was a former plant manager for Orange State Casket Co., Tampa, and an active staff member for Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 230 F&AM, Wellsville, N.Y. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Betty W.; two sons, L.D., Columbia, S.C., and Ronald L., Orlando; and a sister, Dorothy Paquette, Wellsville. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.

RENZ, ALBERT E., 69, of Port Richey, died Friday (March 7, 2003 at home. Born in Newark, N.J., he came here 26 years ago from North Little Rock, Ark. He was a retired Air Force technical sergeant with 20 years of service and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 21 years of service. He was a member of the River Ridge Presbyterian Church, New Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; two sons, Edward Clyde, N.C., and Daniel, Huntsville, Ala.; two daughters, Cynthia Newman, Port Richey, and Deborah Caldwell, Huntsville; two sisters, Gail Hyde, West Milford, N.J., and Beverly McNickles, Uncasville, Conn; and six grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

STAUFFER, KATHLEEN S., 58, of Zephyrhills, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003). Born in Hornell, N.H., she came here 12 years ago from Canaseraga, N.Y. and was a nurse's aide. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Arthur J.; a son, James, Zephyrhills; a daughter, Crystal Haynes, Zephyrhills; two stepsons, Jerry, Dallas, and Gary, Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Eileen Blaney, New York, and Shirley Sutton, California; a brother, Patrick Blaney, New York; and seven grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

WALTER, MARY A., 82, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at East Pasco Medical Center. Born in Kimberly, Wis., she came here 10 years ago from Rose City, Mich. She was a retired executive secretary and a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Rose City. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob;" a daughter, Janet Sasanko, Wesley Chapel; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey.

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CORDER, FRANK B., 87, of Clearwater, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Arista, W.Va., and came here in 1976 from Beckley, W.Va., where he worked as a coal operator for Corder Smokeless Coal Co. and JoAnn Coal Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was Protestant and a Master Mason member of Lodge 156 in Coal City. Survivors include a son, William R., Clearwater; and three grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
GUHL, CRAIG O., 47, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Binghamton, N.Y., and came here in 1993 from Fort Worth, Texas. He was a lawyer and a sea captain. He was a member of the Texas Bar Association. Survivors include two daughters, Courtney Guhl and Allison Guhl, both of Crowley, Texas; his mother, Patricia J. Guhl, Clearwater; two sisters, Susan Browne, Eagle River, Alaska, and Barbara Mulligan, Mansfield, Mass. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Fort Harrison Chapel, Clearwater.
HUTCHCROFT, VERNA R., 81, of Clearwater, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Sunset Point Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and came here in 2000 from Cumming, Ga. She was a beautician and owned and operated a shop in Cumming and in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of Dunedin, and Cumming Chapter 345 OES. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Robert L.; a son, Robert Curtis Hutchcroft, Sparta Ga.; a daughter, Carol McGregor-Hearn, Cumming; a brother, Jon Lettington, Dunedin; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
LAWRENCE, CLARA M., 91, of Clearwater, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice, New Port Richey. She came here in 1973 from her native Lancaster, Pa., where she retired from management. Survivors include two nieces, Leslie Ziergler, Holiday, and Tedi Southmayd, Largo. National Cremation Society, Largo.
PAGE, GENEVIEVE "JEAN," 89, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. She was born in Maine, N.Y., and came here in 1953 from Binghamton, N.Y. She worked as a hostess at the former Kapok Tree Inn, Clearwater. She was a volunteer and participant in Neighborly Senior Services and a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include two sons, Perry A. Jr., Palm Harbor, and Preston E., Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
PELZ, LAWRENCE G., 79, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., and came here in 1985 from Highland Park, Ill. He was an engineer and a Navy ensign in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J.; a son, Jeffery, Baton Rouge, La.; a daughter, Kathryn Stroud, Flat Rock, Mich.; and four grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
PIFFER, CLARA, 95, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. She came here in 1951 from her native Cincinnati and co-owned and operated a trailer park. Survivors include a niece, Rose Brandenburg, Berea, Ky. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Dunedin

BETTINI, JAMES SR., 93, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Litchfield County, Conn., and came here several years ago from Torrington, Conn. He retired as a foreman in a bearing manufacturing company in Connecticut. Survivors include his wife, Philomena; and a son, James R., Torrington. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.
COSTER, HAZEL S., 90, of Dunedin, died Friday (March 7, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was born in Westfield, N.J., and came here in 1982 from Lakewood, N.J. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Union Street United Methodist Church of Clearwater and the Bay Bouquet Garden Club of Dunedin. Survivors include three daughters, Sally Kilster, Clearwater, Patricia Gherman, Mission Viejo, Calif., and Linda Bradway, Branchburg, N.J.; a son, Stephen Hammett, Chino Valley, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Largo

FAZENBAKER, DOROTHY "DOT," 84, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Belleair. She was born in Bayard, W.Va., and came here in 1991 from Hatboro, Pa. She was born in Bayard, W. Va., and came here in 1991 from Hatboro, Pa. She was a registered nurse and retired from Bucks County Nursing Home, Doylestown, Pa. She was a member of Skycrest Baptist Church of Clearwater. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Paul C.; two sons, Mark N., Clearwater, and Steve A., Tampa; a daughter, Sue Mazza, Gloucester, N.J.; and a brother, Jack Casteel, Bayard, W.Va. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
JONES, GERALDINE L., 82, of Largo, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. She came here in 1983 from her native Owosso, Mich. She was a homemaker and member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Largo. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Clare H.; two sons, Wayne, Whittier, Calif., and Dale, Beijing, China; a brother, Earl Telfer, Owosso; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
MINOR, GERALD A., 100, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at West Bay Nursing Center, Largo. He came here in 1973 from his native Bethlehem, Conn., where he owned and operated Minor's General Store for 20 years and was a member of the Bethlehem Federated Church. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Schork, Punta Gorda; a son, Gerald Minor, New Mexico; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
NEWBURY, ETHEL M., 83, a seasonal resident of Largo, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside the Villa, Pinellas Park. She was born in East Greenbush, N.Y., and came here seasonally since 1973 from Rensselaer, N.Y. She retired as a vice president of Community State Bank. She was Protestant. Survivors include a brother, Rodman Fasoldt, Largo. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
SHANNON, JACK B., 83, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Casa Celeste Assisted Living Facility, Largo. He was born in Canada and came here in 1979 from Ontario. He was a retired accountant and Episcopalian. Survivors include a brother, Stewart, Ontario. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
SMITH, BETTY M., 78, of Largo, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in McKeesport, Pa., and came here in 1983 from Irwin, Pa. She retired as a secretary/receptionist at Palm Shores Retirement Home and was a member of the American Baptist Church of the Beatitudes, both in St. Petersburg. Survivors include two daughters, Linda L. Smith, Largo, and Roberta R. Smith, Boca Raton; a son, E. Brad, Niantic, Conn.; a sister, Alice Boyle, White Oak, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Palm Harbor

ADAMS, MAURICE D. III, 17, of Palm Harbor, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg. He was born in Baton Rouge, La., and came here in 1997 from Norwood, La. A senior at Tarpon Springs High School, he played football and took part in a weight lifting program. He was a member of the drama class. He worked part time for Walgreens in Palm Harbor. He was a Top 10 Recruit for the Marine Corps. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ester and Richard Gendron, Palm Harbor; his father, Maurice D. Jr., Denham Springs, La.; a brother, Michael Taylor Adams, and a sister, Kay-ce Lynn Adams, both of Palm Harbor; his maternal grandparents, Edna and George Garig, Norwood; and his paternal grandmother, Julia Adams, Jackson, La. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.

Safety Harbor

RYBKA, ANDREW J., 77, of Safety Harbor, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Stuyvesant Falls, N.Y., where he retired as a clerk after 12 years with the U.S. Postal Service. He retired as a sergeant in 1965 after 20 years in the Air Force and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor, a lifetime member of Chapter 11 DAV, Clearwater, and Veterans of Foreign Wars and Air Force Sergeants Association, both of New York. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Helen; a daughter, Lois Dysard, Gent, N.Y.; two sisters, Mary Kosbi, Hudson, N.Y., and Rose Sammacciccia, Stuyvesant, N.Y.; a brother, Mike, Stuyvesant Falls; and two grandsons. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Tarpon Springs

COOK, MERVIN DEAN, 64, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (March 4, 2003) at home. He moved to New Port Richey in 1970 from his native Hamilton, Ohio, and moved in 1985 to Tarpon Springs. He worked as a groundsman for American Utilities, New Port Richey. He was Methodist. Survivors include four brothers, Harley and Kenneth, both of New Port Richey, Steve, Tarpon Springs, and Dale, Crossville, Tenn.; and three sisters, Susie Perry, Nancy Cook and Janet Cook, all of Florala. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.
KOUSTENIS, MARY MARGARET, 88, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Sterling House, Michigan City, Ind. She was born in Four Oaks, N.C., came here in 1983 and moved to Indiana in 2001. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, William G., Gainesville, Va., and Charles P., Chantilly, Va.; a daughter, Annie C. Trout, Michigan City; a sister, Bessie Holt, Greensboro, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.

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Seminole

JOHNSON, LUCILLE M., 90, of Seminole, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in Chicago. She was secretary to the public school superintendent in Barrington, Ill. She was Protestant. Survivors include two nieces, Edwina Campbell and MaryLou Houston, both of Paxton, Ill.; and a caregiver, Sue Switchtenberg, Seminole. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

Madeira Beach

JONES, WILLIAM D., 87, of Madeira Beach, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Born in Ashley, Pa., he came here in 1963 from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He was a union representative for railroad engineers. He was a Mason and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg. He enjoyed building model railroads and planes. Survivors include a daughter, Durelle Jones, Madeira Beach; and a son, William "Brian," Peoria, Ariz. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

Pinellas Park

CROWLEY, BARBARA A. (MEANS), 69, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at home under hospice care. She came here in 1979 from her native Pittsburgh. She was a homemaker and sold Avon products. She was an artist. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, William H.; three sons: Eric, Detroit; William J., Bel-Air, Md.;, and Robert, Seattle; a sister, Wilma Barnett, Chatsworth, Ga.; three grandsons; and a granddaughter. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
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 his companion, Brian Porter, Pinellas Park. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.

St. Pete Beach

PRATT, RITA C. ELLIOTT SULLIVAN, 75, of St. Pete Beach, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) in Marietta, Ga. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here in 1948 from New York City. She was a seamstress and sewing instructor at the YWCA and later at Sears Roebuck and Co. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, where she bowled in the St. John's Bowling League. She was a member and past president of the Women's Service League. Survivors include two sons, William F. Elliott, St. Petersburg, and Robert M. Elliott, Winter Springs; two daughters, Lily A. Bennett, Tampa, and Elizabeth E. Ellickson, Marietta; 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

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. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came 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 and chairman of the radiology department at St. Clare's Hospital and Health Center in New York City. He received a medical degree from the Royal University of Naples and the University of Bologna in Italy. He was a member of St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church in Tarpon Springs, the American Board of Radiology, the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America and was 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.
ANDREWNOVITZ, MARY ANN, 62, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at home. She came here in 1969 from her native Chicago. She was a self-employed home remodeling and repair specialist. She was Catholic and a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 1697. Survivors include a son, Walter Andrewnovitz, St. Petersburg; a brother, Tim Andrewnovitz, Las Vegas; a sister, Betty Turcan, Gurnee, Ill.; and a granddaughter. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
HOOK, MAHEL, 87, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Sparksville, Ind., she came here in 1973 from Medora, Ind. She was a homemaker and was Protestant. She was an avid bridge player. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Low, St. Petersburg; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Royal Palm Funeral Chapel & Cemetery North, St. Petersburg.
HOYT, SAMUEL W. JR., 70, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at home. Born in Tampa, he came here in 1996 from New York City. He was a train dispatcher for New York City. Survivors include two uncles, William H. West Sr., St. Petersburg, and Thomas James West, Bronx, N.Y.; and an aunt, Susie B. Frances, Miami. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
JOHNSON, GARY LEE, 49, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (March 3, 2003) at home. Born in Rockville Center, N.Y., he came here 24 years ago from Eldred, N.Y. Survivors include a brother, Phillip W., Pinellas Park, and two nieces, Kerry Johnson, Owatonna, Minn., and Jeniffer Johnson, Bakersfield, Calif. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.
KORNACKI, BERNARD R. "BERNIE," 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. He came here in 1970 from his native Erie, Pa. He owned Lynn Marie Fashions in St. Petersburg for 10 years. He was an Army Air Forces staff sergeant in World War II and a member of the St. Petersburg Elks Club. Survivors include two stepsons; and two stepdaughters; a sister, Adeline Parrish, Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, Carl Cornell, Erie; and five grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LaFLARE, BENJAMIN IVES, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. Born in Chicago, he came here 30 years ago. He retired as an economic consultant in Washington, D.C., after 10 years. He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel. He served in World War II. He was a University of Colorado graduate and received a master's degree in economics from the University of Southern California. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was a volunteer for the AARP tax-assistance program and a member of the Boca Ciega Point Homeowners Association and boating club and enjoyed golfing at the Tides Country Club. He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Seminole. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Virginia "Dolly"; a son, Clark, Ashland, Va.; a daughter, Helen; and a granddaughter. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
MANG, CATHERINE A., 44, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (March 6, 2003) at home. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, she came here in 1984 from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was a piano and chorus teacher at Seminole High School for a year. She graduated in 1985 from the University of Akron with a degree in music. She was a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority and the Indian Rocks Homeowners Association. She was past president of the Indian Rocks Beach Library. She was a volunteer at CASA Community Center in St. Petersburg and was a radio announcer for WTAN in Clearwater from 1989 to 1990. She was recognized in the 1980 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Survivors include her husband, Michael R.; a sister, Barbara McIntyre, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and four nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
SCHEER, ANNA M., 97, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Sabal Palms, Largo. Born in Great Neck, N.Y., she came here in 1953 from New York City. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of the Transfiguration and its Women's Guild. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Muller, Largo, and Ruth Quartuccio, Pinellas Park; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. International Casket and Urn Gallery, Clearwater.
TALGE, DR. HELEN, 67, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Mingo Junction, Ohio, she came here in 1964 from Kansas City, Mo. She was a marine biologist at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg for 14 years. She was a 1987 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and earned her doctorate in 2002 from the University of South Florida. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, the Association of Women Geoscientists, the Association for Women in Science, Reef Relief, the International Society for Reef Study, and the Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research. Survivors include two brothers, Steven Kundrat, Melbourne, Sam Kundrat, Seattle; and two sisters, Audrey Marker, Bloomingdale, Ohio, and Julie Boland, Key West. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
TRENT-YOUNG, HELEN, 50, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (March 3, 2003). She came here in 1960 from her native Waynesboro, Ga. She was a licensed practical nurse. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School and a former member of Bethel AME Church. Survivors include a daughter, Katina Brown, and a grandson, Cortez Smalls, both of St. Petersburg. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

KRAUSE, HELEN E., 82, of Princeton Junction, N.J., formerly of Treasure Island, died Wednesday (March 5, 2003) at Medical Center at Princeton. Born in Newark, N.J., she came here in 1985 from Chatham, N.J., and moved to Princeton Junction in February. She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. Survivors include three sons, Robert E., Warrenton, Va., James A. "Duke," Princeton Junction, and Walter A. Jr., Largo; two sisters, Mary Goodman, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and Stephanie Litwin, Union, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home, Chatham, N.J.