St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

ANTCLIFF, ADA K., 62, of Crystal River, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Rodney, Mich., she came here 14 years ago from Big Rapids, Mich. She was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a registered nurse at Surrey Place. Survivors include two daughters, Helen L. Philman and Katherine Steagall, both of Crystal River; a sister, Sharon Giese, Big Rapids; three brothers, Steve Bolton, Reed City, Mich., Jimmy Bolton, White Cloud, Mich., and Warren Bolton, Big Rapids; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Crystal River.

BERRY, THOMAS HENRY, 80, of Homosassa, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. Born in Etowah, Tenn., he came here in 1979 from Marietta, Ga. He was a retired department manager for Lockheed Martin Corp. and an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 378 Homosassa Springs and First Baptist Church of Homosassa. Survivors include his wife, Sarah L. (Keel); a stepson, Larry Brooks, Hernando; a stepdaughter, Debra Faul, Crystal River; and a sister, Margaret Graves, Riverside, Calif. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

ERNST, ANNA F., 92, of Lecanto, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in Senzig, Germany, she came here in 1972 from Detroit. She was a homemaker and Protestant. Survivors include her sister, Martha Wagner, Senzig; and guardian, Caterina Schules. Hooper Funeral Homes, Beverly Hills.

LAMBERT, SHIRLEY U., 79, of Crystal River, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Norwich, Conn., she came here 12 years ago from Lisbon, Conn. She was a retired telephone operator with TET Co. and was Catholic. She was past treasurer and secretary for TSGA of Connecticut. Survivors include her husband, Gustave; two sons, John Boardman, Carthage, N.C., and Gregg Lambert, West Jefferson, Ohio; two stepsons, G. Michael Lambert, Heborn, Conn., and Kim Alan Lambert, Redlands, Calif.; and a grandson. Strickland Funeral home, Crystal River.

LEIGH, WALTER THOMAS II "TOMMY," 47, of Inglis, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in New Port Richey, he came here 39 years ago. He was a pipefitter with the Framatome Co. and worked at Florida Power. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed airboating. Survivors include two sons, Army Sgt. Walter Thomas "Trey" Leigh III, serving in Iraq, and Randall, Crawfordville; his mother, Judith Leigh, Independence, Mo.; three brothers, Timothy and Wendell, both of Homosassa, and Vernon, Independence; and a nephew, Wendell Leigh Jr., Crystal River. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

MARTE, HELEN, 90, of Homosassa, died Friday (April 4, 2003) in Spring Hill. Born in New York, she came here 30 years ago from Largo. She was an executive secretary for Northern Radio Co. and member of St. Thomas Church. Survivors include two brothers, John Kuduk, Andover, N.J., and Marion Kuduk, Barefoot Bay; three sisters, Mary Zacharski, Calverton, N.Y., Justine Kuduk, New York, and Stephanie Lukasiak, Oak Park, Calif.; eight nieces and nephews. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

ROWE, FRANKLIN DELANO "FRANK," 69, of Hernando, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Neibert, W.Va., he came here in 1986 from Miami. He was a retired Air Force veteran with 17 years of service. He served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was the director of sales for Royal Oaks until 1997 in Inverness. He was a lifetime member of the Hernando VFW Post 4252 and was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mildred L. (Mason); a son, Michael L., and two daughters, Lisa Hall and Tammie Bauer, all of Hernando; a sister, Lucille Hall, Huntington, W.Va.; two brothers, William, Proctorville, Ohio, and James, Huntington; and seven grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory, Inverness.

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BELMONT, LEONOR, 85, of Brooksville, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she came here one year ago from Pinellas County. She was a homemaker and catholic. Survivors include her daughter, Lourdes Sanchez, Spring Hill; a sister, Consuelo Malave, Puerto Rico; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

BICKEL, MAYNARD E., 84, of Brooksville, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Amherst, Wis., he came to Florida in 1957. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received disabling injuries in the Anzio Beach Head landing. He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart while serving in the Third Infantry Division. He was a member of the American Legion and DAV. Survivors include two sons, Terry and Garry, both of Brooksville; an aunt, Irene Bickel, Houston; and one granddaughter, Crysta, Vero Beach. Turner Funeral Homes & Crematory, Brooksville.

LEWIS, DAWN MARIE, 31, of Brooksville, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa. Born in Port Jervis, N.Y., she came here 20 years ago from Dover, N.J. and was a waiter. Survivors include her husband, David; her daughter, Shannon Louise Owens, Brooksville; three sons, Christopher Maiorini, Spring Hill, Ryan Matthew and Brandon Kohl Lewis, both of Brooksville; her parents, Edward S. and Bonnie L. Owens, Brooksville; a sister, Mary Ellen Knighton, Kilgore, Texas; and two brothers, Steven Owens, Bay Town, Texas, and Albert Owens, Brooksville. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

McDONAGH, JOHN J., 78, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at home. Born in Chicago, he came here 14 years ago from Oak Lawn, Ill. He retired from Commonwealth Edison with 38 years of service and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 2003, Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 and attended St. Theresa Catholic Church. He enjoyed golf and dancing. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Patrice LaVoie, Spring Hill, and Mary Beth Shipferling, Arlington, Texas; and three grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

RUNKLE, DR. T.J. JR. "JERRY" 60, of Largo and formerly of Brooksville, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa. He was born in Chattahoochee, moved to Tallahassee more than 30 years ago, then moved to Brooksville in 1989 and to Largo in 1992. He was most recently assistant superintendent of finance and management for Pinellas County Schools and an adjunct professor for Nova University Southeast, National Louis University and University of South Florida. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in math and philosophy and a doctorate in symbolic logic and education administration from Florida State University. His was formerly an assistant professor at FAMU and FSU, a planning director of Leon County Schools and deputy superintendent of Hernando County Schools. He was a member of the Superintendents cabinet for Pinellas County Schools, a member of the Florida School Finance Officers Association and was appointed by a former education commission to the Finance Council Board for Florida Schools. He was a member of St. Brendan Catholic Church, Clearwater, the FSU Booster Club, an avid traveler and a member of the Ramblin' Renegades chapter of the Florida Motor Coach Association. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Elaine G.; two sons, Jeremy F., Largo, and Todd Jr., Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Tori N., Largo, and Joanna R., Tampa; his parents, Jeanette and Ted Sr., Chattahoochee; two brothers, Mike, Chattahooche, and Wilton, Charlotte; a sister, Peggy Tucker, Chattahoochee; and a grandson. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

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ALONSO, JOSEPHINE COSTA "NANA JO," 98, of Tampa, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Survivors include two daughters, Irene A. Rodriguez and Sylvia A. Henry; a caretaker, Caridad Rizzo; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one niece. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

BRALY, JACQULINE, 66, of Plant City, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). A lifelong resident of Plant City, she worked as a caregiver and was a Baptist. Survivors include many relatives and friends. Haught Funeral Home, Plant City.

CORREA, HECTOR, 64, of Tampa, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Survivors include his wife Blanca, two sons, two daughters and other family members. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

DAVIS, THETHEL B., 95, of Brandon, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Born in Coalfield, Tenn., she moved to Florida in 1993 from Clinton, Tenn. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include one son, Dr. Solon E. Davis III, East Millstone, N.J.; one daughter, Roberta J. Shelton, Brandon; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

FONTENOT, JOSEPHINE C., 71, of Brandon, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Born in Camden, N.J., she was a member of Nativity Catholic Church and worked as a switchboard supervisor at Brandon Regional Hospital. Survivors include a son, Edward C. Feaster, Franklin, Tenn.; two daughters, Sharon A. Flynt, Sarasota and Joann C. Lesquier, Ft. Collins, Colo.; a brother, George Goodman, Mt. Holly, N.J.; and three grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

FRANKLIN, JOHN, 67, of Riverview, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Brown County, Ill., he retired to Ruskin in 1988. He was an Air Force veteran and worked as an air traffic controller for 26 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge 2672. Survivors include two sons, Victor and Dale; two daughters, Teresa Ketcham and Patricia Langley ; and 13 grandchildren. Hamilton Funeral Home, Riverview.

MAYAS, EDWARD A., 34, of Tampa, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Survivors include his wife, Xenia; three sons; a daughter; his mother, Alexandra Oliveras; and other family members. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

MARTINEZ, JOSE, 56, of Tampa, died Friday (April 5, 2003). Survivors include a son, Joseph; and a granddaughter, Eliana; and other family members. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

MELSON, ALVIN JAMES, 68, of Plant City, died Friday (April 4, 2003). Born in Baltimore, he was a life member of DAV of Florida, American Legion 493, and VFW 8647. He retired from the Chautaugue County Sheriffs Department and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Susan J.; a son, Kevin Melson, Falconer, N.Y.; a stepson, Craig Dart, Hartfield, N.Y.; three daughters, Teresa Dorfschmidt, New Milford, Conn., Victory Gronquist, Jamestown, N.Y., and Karen Harvey, Pittsburg; a stepdaughter, Tracy Dart, New York; and a sister, Lucille Ellis, Conway Springs, Kan. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

MONTANEZ-IGLESIAS, EMILIO, 80, of Valrico, died Sunday (April 6, 2003). Survivors include his wife Georgina and extended family. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

PASETTI, PETER, 93, of Tampa, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). A lifelong resident of Tampa, he worked as a cigar selector and owner of the 4th of July Cafe. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Dulce; a daughter, Mary Louise Gegunde, Englewood; a brother Alex; a granddaughter, Maria Gegunde Rosen; and a great-granddaughter, Marisa. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

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BOOTH, EARL G., 79, of Bayonet Point, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. He came here 34 years ago from his native Grahamsville, N.Y. He was an insurance agent with Prudential Insurance and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Elks and AMVETS. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three daughters, Cheryl Johnston, Venice; Laurie Broskey, Sebring; and Patty Monaghan, Englewood; a son, Terry, Hoschton, Ga.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hudson.

BURKE, MARK P., 79, of Bayonet Point, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he came here in 1989 from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired manager with UPS with 39 years of service. He was a Navy Seabee veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rita Burke; three sons, Mark Jr. and Richard, both of Port Richey, and Timothy, Levittown, N.Y.; a daughter, Rita Mary Burke, Atlanta; a brother, John, Long Island; a sister, Maureen Petras, New Jersey; and three grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

INMAN, ROSELLA SMITH, 86, of Palm Harbor, formerly of Port Richey, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Mease Continuing Care in Dunedin. Born in Springfield, Tenn., she came to Palm Harbor in 1983 from Port Richey. She was a jewelry store manager in Tennessee and Florida. She was an award-winning quilter and a life member of Quilters Crossing. She was a graduate of Tulane University and received her master's in psychology from Eckerd College and Nova University. She was a member of St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, Palm Harbor. Survivors include several nephews and nieces. Moss-Feaster Funeral Home, Dunedin.

PREVITE, JOHN, 88, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. He came here in 2002 from his native Providence, R.I. He retired from the construction business and was an Army veteran of World War II. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, John M., New Port Richey; two sisters, Anna Vona, Providence, and Catherine Procaccini, Johnston, R.I.; a brother, Sal, Providence; several nieces and nephews; and two grandsons. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

SCHAUER, CHARLES M., 67, of Hudson, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Jefferson Park, Ill., he came here 33 years ago from Rolling Meadows, Ill. He was a retired postal service carrier of New Port Richey and an Army veteran. He was Lutheran. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Marjorie; two daughters, Cynthia Sisolak, Brooksville, and Barbara Schauer, Hudson; a son, Alan, Phoenixville, Pa.; a sister, Muriel Smart, Ingleside, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

SMITH, MAEBELLE IRENE, 87, of Wesley Chapel, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Born in Minnesota, she came here over 50 years from Atlanta and was a homemaker. She was Baptist. Survivors include her husband, William R.; a daughter, Shirlene Cooper, Zephyrhills; a sister, Ruth Adams; three grandsons; and a great-grandson. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

WALLACE, ANNA, 80, of Port Richey, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Cincinnati, she came here 20 years ago from Amelia, Ohio. She was an assembly line worker for American Standard and was a member of the New Port Richey Shuffleboard Club. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Parisi, New Port Richey; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Preferred Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.

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Clearwater

CARSWELLS, MARVIN TYRONE, 48, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville and came here more than 30 years ago. Survivors include six sons, Marvin, Marlon, Mario and Marco Carswells, Jermaine Hamm and Darrin Jackson, and four daughters, Yolanda, Michelle, Delano and Iesha Carswells, all of Clearwater; his mother, Effie Carswells, and two brothers, Edward and Melvin, all of Largo; three sisters, Margrett Smith and Thelma Solomon, both of Clearwater, and Georgia Mae Quarterman, Largo; and 12 grandchildren. Woody's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
WENGER, LYLE G., 74, of New Port Richey, formerly of Clearwater, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. He was born in Norwalk, Ohio, and moved to Port Richey six years ago from Clearwater. He worked as a dispatcher for a trucking company and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn; a son, Jeffery, Cleveland; four daughters, Nancy Turner, Garfield, Ohio, Susan Wilhalm, Chesterfield, Va., and Lisa Braden and Tory Wenger, both of New Port Richey; a sister, Betty Bollick; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

Dunedin

BAGLEY, STUART C., 66, of Dunedin, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Ironbridge, England, and came here in 1978 from Wisconsin. He retired as a project engineer for Medical Technology Systems, Clearwater, and was a Royal Air Force veteran. He was a member of St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, Palm Harbor. He was a bagpiper and played in the Florida Celtic Pipes and Drum band and also played bagpipes and the tin whistle for weddings and other events and in several local bars including Flanagans Irish Pub in Dunedin. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Anne M.; a daughter, Helen M. Hampton, Clearwater; a son, Michael C., Palm Harbor; two brothers, Geoffrey C., Malvern Wells, England, and H. Trevor, Ironbridge; and a granddaughter. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
CRITTENDEN, ANNIE, 90, of Dunedin, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at a local nursing facility. She was born in Germantown, Tenn., and came here around 1990 from St. Louis. She was a member of Page Avenue Church of Christ, St. Louis. Survivors include two sons, James, Dunedin, and Robert, Philadelphia; and four grandchildren, Michael and Kenney Ford and Kia Crittenden, all of Philadelphia, and Romona Crittenden, St. Louis. Woody's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
LESNAW, KENNETH E., 79, of Dunedin, died Monday (March 31, 2003) at home. He came here in 1979 from his native Chicago and worked as an exterminator for Truly Nolan Pest Control. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marie; a son, Kenneth Kmetyk, and a daughter, Sallie Kmetyk, both of Palm Habor; and a sister, Dolly Waire, Phillips Ranch, Calif. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin.

Largo

HALL, LEWIS "LEW," 82, of Largo, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Belleair. He was born in Landersville, Ala., and came here in 1965 from Birmingham, Ala. He retired as a bus driver for the city of Clearwater. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed automotive repair. Survivors include three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
KELLY, RICHARD MICHAEL, 89, of Largo, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Philadelphia. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Largo, and the American Legion. Survivors include a niece, Mary Jane McGlone, Largo; four grandnephews, Joseph A. and Richard M., both of Largo, John S. III, Seminole, and Thomas A., Voorhees, N.J.; and two grandnieces, Doris Ann Proni, Largo, and Margaret M. Fowler, Jacksonville. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation Services, Seminole.
KOZLOW, RUTH A., 87, formerly of Largo, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Elderplace Assisted Living Facility of Slinger, Wis. She lived here for 25 years before returning to Wisconsin. Survivors include a son, Jerry, West Bend, Wis.; a sister, Marjorie Miller, Vernon Hills, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Phillip Funeral Home & Paradise Cremation Services, West Bend, Wis.
PARSONS, ROSEMARY G., 85, of Largo, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at Wright's Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Largo. She was born in Aiken, S.C., and came here in 1969 from Boonton, N.J. She was a homemaker and president of the Ranchero Village Association. Survivors include a son, Donald S. Jr., Clifton, Va.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
SAWA, WALTER, 88, a winter resident of Largo, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home in Largo. He was born in Lvov, Poland, and came here in 1986 from Friendship, Wis. He was a retired restaurateur and a Polish Army veteran of World War II. He was Roman Catholic and a member of the John Paul II Center and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; four sons, Edward, Jacksonville, Stanley, Countryside, Ill., Steven, Onalaska, Wis., and Stuart, Broadview, Ill.; a daughter, Sandra Batten, Friendship; a brother, Edward, Sarasota; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

Oldsmar

ALEXANDER, MARVIN G., 81, of Oldsmar, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Cleveland and came here in 1987 from West Bloomfield, Mich. He was a retired real estate developer and retired from Federals Department store in Michigan. He graduated from Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio, and received a master's degree at Harvard Business School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was an avid bridge player and loved arts, cars and music. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Toni; four daughters, Susan Alexander, Clearwater, Mae-Lyn DeBoard and Lisa Boyer, both of Rochester Hills, Mich., and Anne Sieder, Munich, Germany; and three grandsons. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
MOODY, STEVEN A. "MOO," 49, of Oldsmar, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 1, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Newfoundland and came here in 1973 from Germany, where he graduated from Augsburg High School and attended Schiller College, Berlin. He graduated in 1975 from University of South Florida and worked three years in the Peace Corps, serving in Jamaica. He worked for the Children's Home Society and the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch and for the past 10 years has worked as a behavior specialist at the Richard L. Sanders Exceptional Education Center, Pinellas Park. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth A. Moody, Altamonte Springs. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
SUSSKIND, KURT, 81, of Oldsmar, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Dulken, Germany, and came here in 1987 from Chicago. He was an entrepreneur and Jewish. Survivors include a son, Alan, Pompano Beach; two daughters, Janet Susskind and Joanne Braun, both of Bartlett, Ill.; a sister, Ruth Samek, Muskegon, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Palm Harbor

MOLENDA, DANIEL A., 77, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Cleveland and came here in 1986 from Mentor, Ohio. He was a retired electrician and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Dunedin, and Local 38 in Ohio. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Louise; a daughter, Lisa Gabel, Admonds, Wash.; a sister, Marion; two brothers, Leonard and Earl; and two grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
PASCOE, HELEN DOROTHY, 85, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, and came here in 1974 from Dearborn, Mich. She was a homemaker and Lutheran. Survivors include two brothers, Robert, Palm Harbor, and Richard, Harrisville, Mich.; and a sister, Daisy Fabian, Canton, Mich. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

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Gulfport

SCHEPER, EDWARD AUGUST JR., 69, of Gulfport, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He moved here 60 years ago from his native Baltimore. He was a truck driver and a Navy veteran. He was a member of Calvary Chapel, Pinellas Park. Survivors include a son, Edward A. III, Pensacola; three daughters, Margaret Scheper and Michelle Nelson, both of Gulfport, and Stephanie Marks, Seminole; a stepson, Rick Bishop, Georgia; two stepdaughters, Deborah Solames, Nokomis, and Sharon Myers, Maryland; a sister, Madeline Blades, St. Petersburg; and 10 grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

Indian Shores

TURNBURKE, VERNON P. JR., 77, of Indian Shores, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home. Born in St. Paul, Minn., he came here in 1986 from Westchester County, N.Y. He retired after 30 years as an engineer with IBM. He was a member of St. Anne of Grace Episcopal Church in Seminole. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a life member of Mexico Elmhurst Philatelic Society International and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Anne Turnburke Harrison and Constance Turnburke Cahill, both of Rochester, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

St. Pete Beach

WARREN, ARNOLD, 81, of St. Pete Beach, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. He came here in 1978 from his native Knoxville, Tenn. He worked for South Central Bell Telephone Co. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jayne; a son, Rockwell, Knoxville; a daughter, Vanessa Warren, Denver; a stepdaughter, Wendy Woody, Knoxville; a brother, Jack, Florida; a sister, Thelma Morgan, Clinton, Tenn.; and his stepmother, Margaret Patlow, Dunedin. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.

St. Petersburg

CLECKNER, TOM ELDER, 82, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Born in Philadelphia, he came here in 1959 from St. Cloud. He was a World War II Army veteran and received the Purple Heart. He was an antique dealer and a salesman. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Alice Collins, Oldsmar, and Carol Jean Robinson, St. Petersburg; three sons, Harry S. and John M., both of St. Petersburg, and Richard T., Kingman, Ariz.; and a granddaughter. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
MCFALL, JOHN, 46, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at home. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
NELSON, EDMUND ANDREW SR. "ED," 68, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he came here in 1994 from El Paso, Texas. He was an Army corporal. He was an electronics engineer with General Electric for several years and attended St. James United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Janet "Jan"; a daughter, Sherry Nelson, Orlando; and a son, Edmund Nelson Jr., Columbia, S.C. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-McLeod Chapel, St. Petersburg.
OLOFSON, FLORENCE V., 88, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. She came here in 1979 from her native New York City, where she was a secretary for an import company. She was Methodist. Survivors include a niece, Evelyn Engleton, North Merrick, N.Y. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
PASCARELLI, MICHAEL, 50, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at South Heritage Health and Rehabilitation. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
ROSSI, MARY A., 90, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Egret Cove Center. She was born in Brownsville, Pa., and moved here 37 years ago from Philadelphia. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She was a member of St. Jude's Cathedral. Survivors include a son, Anthony, and two daughters, the Rev. Rose Marie Bittler and and Eleanor Wright, all of St. Petersburg; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
SCHOMER, DONALD R., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. He was born in Connellsville, Pa., and moved here from Butler, Pa. He retired from the traffic department at Butler ARMCO. He was a member of Hill United Presbyterian Church and also attended Pasadena Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ora E.; two sons, the Rev. Dr. Dan, Columbia, Ohio, and Terry L., Knoxville, Tenn.; and two brothers, P. Gerald, Bridgeville, Pa., and Thomas D., Connellsville, Pa. Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Butler, Pa.
SHAUGNESSY, RAYMOND ALOYSIUS, 81, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. He was born in Braddock, Pa., and came here in 1952 from Swissville. He was a mail processing repairman for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a life member of VFW Post 9272 in Seminole. He was Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2105. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis K.; two daughters, Sister Phyllis M. Shaugnessy, Safety Harbor, and Elizabeth Steward Owens, Snellville, Ga.; a son, Raymond M., St. Petersburg; a brother, James P., Signal Mountain, Tenn.; and two granddaughters. Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Service, St. Petersburg.
SPELTZ, THOMAS THEODORE, 74, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. He was a seasonal resident from his native Albert Lea, Minn. He served in the Army. He was the owner of a grain elevator. He attended St. John's Catholic Church, St. Pete Beach. Survivors include his wife, Celeste MacAllister; a son, John, Minneapolis; four daughters, Ann Hoedman, Atlanta, Susan Rice, St. Cloud, Minn., Mary Carroll, St. Paul, Minn., and Katherine Lynch, Hudson, Wis.; a sister, Jean Shea, Albert Lea, Minn.; and 13 grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
STEWARD, E. RUTH, 88, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003). Born in Camden, N.J., she came here in 1951 from New Jersey. She was a secretary. She was a pianist at Northside United Methodist, Clearview United Methodist and Chiefland United Methodist churches. She was a member of Pinellas Park Wesleyan Church. She was a member of Senior Friends and a volunteer at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute for more than 10 years. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching and ceramics. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Steward, Knoxville, Tenn., and John Steward, Pinellas Park; three daughters, Joan Hurst, Bradenton, Janet Blanton, Ansonville, N.C., and Grace Ellis, Knoxville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Royal Palm Funeral Chapel & Cemetery North, St. Petersburg.
WALLNER, RAYMOND J., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. He was born in Brooklyn and moved here in 1970 from Staten Island, N.Y. He was a retired mail carrier for the Postal Service and a World War II Army veteran. He was a life member of VFW Post 930 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy-Ann Tierney, St. Petersburg; a son, Raymond J. Jr., Staten Island; and three grandchildren. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
WITHROW, ROBERT L. "LEO," 65, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Born in Ashland, Ky., he came here in 1989 from Fresno, Calif. Survivors include a son, Bob, Ashland; his mother, Roberta Medlock, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Betty Nunn, St. Petersburg, and Judy Kies, Topeka, Kan.; three brothers, Larry, St. Petersburg, Earl Jr., Flatwoods, Ky., and Ed, Ashland; and a granddaughter. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-McLeod Chapel, St. Petersburg.

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MOLLOY, SHIRLEY, 75, of South Pasadena, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. She came here in 1952 from her native New York City where she attended Brooklyn College. She was a former registered nurse at Mound Park Hospital (now Bayfront Medical Center) and assistant director of nursing at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home. She was vice president of the Lifetime Building Co. for 30 years. During World War II she served in the Nurses Cadet Corps. Survivors include a son, Michael, South Pasadena; a daughter, Lisa Hasak, St. Petersburg; and a sister, Estelle Marsh, Treasure Island. Beth David South Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. Petersburg.