St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

COLLINS, VANESSIA "DARLENE," 45, of Yankeetown, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home. Born in Gainesville, she was a lifelong resident of this area and was a retailer for the Yankeetown Shrimp and Fish Co. She was Pentecostal. Survivors include her son, Jason, Inglis; three daughters, Kathy Collins, Yankeetown, Kitty Collins, Crystal River, and Michelle Adams, Columbus, Ohio; four brothers, Aaron Moses Beam III, Inglis, Jimmy Beam, Williston, Alan Beam, Dunnellon, and Daniel Beam, Homosassa; two sisters, Brenda Lolley, Crystal River, and Kathy House, Georgia; and 10 grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

DARMSTADT, ANN MARGUERITE, 96, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in New York City, she came here in 1996 from Valley Cottage, N.Y. She was a restaurant server and a member of the Beverly Hills Garden Club. She was Catholic. Survivors include her son, Frederick E., Beverly Hills; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Beverly Hills.

KLEMM, ROLF GERHART, 82, of Crystal River, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at home. Born in Chemnitz, Germany, he came here in 1984 from Sarasota. He was the former co-owner of the Central Motel, Inverness, and was a retired real estate salesman. He was Protestant. Survivors include his son, Steffen, Cordova, Tenn.; a daughter, Katrin Klemm, Jemison, Ala.; and a sister, Inge Wolters, Berlin, Germany. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory, Inverness.

McCARTY, THOMAS J. JR., 90, of Lecanto, died Monday (April 7, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in Union Hills, N.J., he came here 24 years ago from Cliffwood Beach, N.J. He was a retired purchasing agent for Aetna Steel Co., New York. He was a member of the Irish American Club, the Italian American Club, Knights of Columbus Sadlier Council 6168 and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, all of Beverly Hills. He was a fourth degree member of Francis Cardinal Spellman Assembly 1547. Survivors include two daughters, Eileen Campbell, Wilson, N.C., and Patricia Reinchuck, Beverly Hills; a sister, Marie Tucker, Beverly Hills; and four grandchildren. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

PEGLER, WERNER, 96, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Malchin, Germany, he came here in 1982 from Rochester, N.Y. He was a retired automotive body work repairman and a past member of the Beverly Hills German Club. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ilse; two sons, Jvergen, Rochester, N.Y., and Klaus, Berlin, Germany; two daughters, Ingrid and Christa, both of Germany; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

WEAVER, DAURICE E., 80, of Beverly Hills, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Long Beach, Calif., she came here in 1985 from Los Angeles. She was a reservationist for Trans World Airlines with more than 25 years of service. She also was an artist. She was Protestant. There are no immediate survivors. Memorial Chapels Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Hernando.

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ABDUL, CARMEN IRIS, 56, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at home. Born in Aguada, Puerto Rico, she came here six years ago from Addison, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Quddus; a son, Mohammed Abdul, Spring Hill; a daughter, Yasmin Oliveros, Orlando; her father, Manuel Gonzalez, Aguada; her mother, Juana Gonzalez, Elgin, Ill.; two brothers, Carlos Gonzalez, Elgin, and Jose Gonzalez, Aguada; two sisters, Nin Blomsterberg, Dundee, Ill., and Lydia Gonzalez, New Jersey; and a grandchild. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill

BACHMANN, EDWARD JAMES, 81, of Spring Hill, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. He came here more than 13 years ago from his native New York. He was a retired installer for AT&T and was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and the VFW Post 10209 Spring Hill. Survivors include his wife, Maureen; a son, Edward J. Bachmann Jr., Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Sue Jorden and Jo Ann Parry, both of Long Island; a brother, Harold, and a sister, June Sullivan, both of New York; and six grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

CHAPMAN, HENRIETTA, 44, of Masaryktown, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Elizabethtown, N.J., she came here six years ago from Tampa and was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Glenn Chapman, Lonnie Green and Jeffrey Chapman, and five daughters, Pamela L. Knapp, Daphene Chapman, Leanne Chapman, all of Spring Hill, Sherry Chapman, Bradenton, and Bobbie Chapman, Brandon,; and a companion, Robert Klavon. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

FERRARA, CHARLES E., 52, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 12 years ago from Marlboro, N.J. He was a general contractor and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Hudson. Survivors include his daughter, Danyele Ferrara, Brooklyn; and two brothers, Joseph E., Spring Hill, and Steven R., Queens, N.Y. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

IOZZIO, CARMELLA V., 84, of Spring Hill, formerly of Port Richey, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Paterson, N.J., she moved to Spring Hill from Port Richey in 1986. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Joann Magnini, Brooksville; a son, Peter, Kinnelon, N.J.; a sister, Mary Forschino, Phoenix; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

KERSTEN, NELLIE J., 82, of Spring Hill, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Spring Hill Health Center. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she came here in 2000 from Latrobe, Pa. She was Christian. Survivors include her son, T. Charles Shylock, Spring Hill; two brothers, John Shylock, Scottsdale, Pa., and Joseph Shylock, Carmichaels, Pa.; two sisters, Ann Walker, Arlington, Va., and Kay McGuckin, San Diego; a grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

KINDT, NANCY L., 52, of Brooksville, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Allentown, Pa., she came here in 1991 from Tampa. She worked at the Disney Reservation Center in Tampa and the Holiday Inn. Survivors include her husband, Thomas; two sons, Thomas L., Spring Hill, and Scott M., St. Petersburg; her mother, Ethel Knecht, Dunnellon; two brothers, Bobby Knecht, Lebanon Station, and Junior Knecht, Dunnellon; and a grandson. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville.

McHENRY, DALE M., 48, of Brooksville, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he came here in 2002 from St. Petersburg. He worked for BFI Trucking, St. Petersburg. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Anita; three daughters, Jennifer and Nichole, both of St. Petersburg, and Brittany, Brooksville; four sisters, Linda Gayle, Wisconsin, Wilma Castro, California, Judy Neal, Ohio, and Alma Hudley, Tampa; a brother, Don, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and a grandson. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville.

RAMEK, IMOGENE LORRAINE, 81, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. Born in Kansas City, Kan., she came here 40 years ago from Brandywine, Md., and was a tailor. She was Pentecostal. Survivors include five daughters, Zenobia, Brooksville, Sandra Murray, Bowie, Md., Angelique Hill, Okeechobee, Diane DeFrance and Nicole Lucas, both of Tampa; a son, Lloyd DeFrance, New York City; a brother, Howard Speak, Spring Hill; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

REIDER, MARTHA, 96, of Daytona Beach, formerly of Brooksville, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at The Place at Daytona Beach. Born in Germany, she lived in Brooksville from 1988 to 1999 before moving to Ormond Beach four years ago. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Paul; a son, Paul H., Flagler Beach; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Brooksville.

SCOTT, DOROTHY J. "DOLLY," 91, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at home. Born in Scotland, she came here in 1969 from McMasterville, Quebec. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her sister, Marian Pfeifer, Brooksville; and two grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

TEELE, NELLIE D., 80, of Brooksville, formerly of Dade City (Richland Community), died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Born in Cullman, Ala., she came to the Dade City area in 1965, then moved to Brooksville in 1999. She was a cafeteria worker in the Palm Beach County School District. She worked in the poultry business in Masaryktown and Dade City areas. She was a member of DAVA and former board member of the Richland Fire Association. She was a member of the Richland Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie and Gail Foradas, both of Brooksville; a sister, Edith Self, Cullman; two aunts and two uncles; many cousins, nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Homes, Dade City.

WOLFE, HILDA L., 69, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. She was born in Ulysses, Pa., and came here 22 years ago. She was a Free Methodist. Survivors include two sons, David Erickson, Ohio, and Dennie Erickson, Tampa; four daughters, Linda Erickson and Laura McKenzie, both of Spring Hill, Sheryl Finlaw, Brooksville, and Candee Berry, Tampa; two brothers, Gerald Watson, St. Petersburg, and John Wesley Watson, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

ZALE, MARIE F., 81, of Spring Hill, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Chicago, she came here in 1985 from Naples and was retired from Illinois Bell Telephone. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Gene; a brother, Jack Stirling, and a niece, Ann Pasenti, both of Naples; a nephew, Martin Stirling, Antioch, Ill.; and a cousin, Ellen Ingolia, Spring Hill. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

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ABELL, MURRAY R. "GUS", M.D., Ph.D., 82, of Sun City Center, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). Born in Aylmer, Ontario, he was a retired professor and physician. He was a Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps veteran and a member of the American Association of Pathologists, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and the American Board of Medical Specialties. Survivors include three sons, David, Michael and Grant ; one daughter, Catherine; and four grandchildren. Sun City Center Funeral Home.

CALVO, ADRIA, 88, of Tampa, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003). She was a native of Havana, Cuba, and a resident of Tampa for 47 years. Survivors include her husband, Jose; a son, Lazaro Calvo; a daughter, Adria Lemes; two brothers, Arnaldo and Arcadio; five sisters, Abigail, Barbara, Magdalena, Flora and Milagros; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

CHAPMAN, HENRIETTA, 44, of Masaryktown, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Elizabethtown, N.J., she moved to Masaryktown six years ago from Tampa and was a homemaker. Survivors include a companion, Robert Klavon; three sons, Glenn Chapman, Lonnie Green and Jeffrey Chapman; five daughters, Pamela L. Knapp, Daphene Chapman, Leanne Chapman, all of Spring Hill, Sherry Chapman, Bradenton, and Bobbie Chapman, Brandon. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

GONZALEZ, ENRIQUE M., 79, of Tampa, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). He was a native of Quito, Ecuador, and a resident of Tampa since 1957. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Alicia; four daughters, Sonia Foroughi , Libby Covert, Yvonne Loscher and Patty Carson; a brother, Alfonso Gonzalez; a sister, Teresa Calderon; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

HODGE, KATHERINE O.J., 82, of Tampa, died Monday (April 7, 2003). Born in Akron, Ohio, she moved to the Tampa area in 1988. She was a homemaker and a member of the Forest Hills Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, John "Bill" Hodge, Tampa; three daughters, Karen Graham, Athens, Ala., Marlene Guthery and Sheila Harkins, both of Tampa; a brother Cliff Smith; two sisters, Mildred Walmsley and Gerry Strayer; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

KASZA, STEVE W., 81, of Riverview, died Monday (April 7, 2003). Born in Lubnick, Czechoslovakia, he moved to the Tampa area three years ago from Cincinnati. He worked as a plumber and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Palm River, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 630, the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Lois; three daughters, Chris, Debbie and Cathy; three sisters, Jean, Nellie and Millie; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, Riverview.

McCLELLAN, WILLIAM R., of Lutz, died Saturday (April 5, 2003). He moved to Lutz in 1989 from Montclair, N.J., where he was a teacher for 30 years. He was a member of and music director for Grace Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. Survivors include a son, William K., Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Dolly Roberts, Tampa; a brother, Walter, Freeland, Pa.; and five grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation Society, Clearwater.

PRESSLEY, LORA MAE CHAMBERS, 94, of Tampa, died Monday (April 7, 2003). Born in Lake City, she moved to the Tampa area in 1926 from Williston. She retired from Hav-A-Tampa Cigar Co. and was a member of Tampa Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Pressley, Brooksville and George Fox IV, Tampa; two daughters, Margaret Morris, Waycross, Ga., and Ernestine Pelham, Tampa; a nephew, Del Wilson, Woodstock, Ga.; and several grandchildren. Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.

RAMEY, IMOGENE LORRAINE, 81, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, she came to the Tampa area 40 years ago from Brandywine, Md. She was a tailor. . She was Pentecostal. Survivors include five daughters, Zenobia PerSheet, Brooksville, Sandra Murray, Bowie, Md., Angelique Hill, Okeechobee, Diane DeFrance and Nicole Lucas, both of Tampa; a son, Lloyd DeFrance, New York City; a brother, Howard Speak, Spring Hill; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

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ACKLEY, ONDA C. "CLINIE," 82, of New Port Richey, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. Born in Rossburg, Ohio, she came here in 1979 from Englewood, Ohio and was an electronics assembler. She was a member of the "Rosey Reds" and Magnolia Valley Golf Club. She was Protestant. Survivors include her husband, Bruce B.; a daughter, Penny S. Whittemire, Mansfield, Ohio; a sister, Patricia Knorr, New Port Richey; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

BRAUND, ANN, 84, of Port Richey, formerly of Clearwater, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Ford City, Pa., she moved to Clearwater in 1963 from Sebring, Ohio, then moved to Port Richey. She was a retired cook at Plum Elementary, Clearwater High School and St. Petersburg College, Clearwater campus. Survivors include her son, David Lee, Palm Harbor; two daughters, Georgette Lemming, Port Richey, and Ann Schneider, Spencerville, Ohio; a brother, John Charney, Michigan; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

CANNON, EARL H., 74, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at home. Born in Hopewell, Va., he came here 35 years ago from Jacksonville. He was a retired from the Merchant Marine. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; three daughters, Lorraine Brennecke, Covington, La., and Diana and Daria Cannon, both of Hopewell; five sons, John Cannon, St. Augustine, Charles Solburn, Charleston, S.C., Timothy Colburn, Cleveland, and Richard and Donald Cannon, both of Hopewell; a sister, Julia Carey, and a brother, Floyd Cannon, both of Hopewell; and several grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

D'ANTONIO, ARTHUR, 97, of Largo, formerly of New Port Richey, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Italy, he moved to New Port Richey in 1972 from Auburn, N.Y., then moved to Largo two years ago. He was a tester in the rope industry and a former member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his daughter, Jean Schiminske, Auburn, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

IOZZIO, CARMELLA V., 84, of Spring Hill, formerly of Port Richey, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Paterson, N.J., she moved to Spring Hill in 1986 from Port Richey. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Joann Magnini, Brooksville; a son, Peter, Kinnelon, N.J.; a sister, Mary Forschino, Phoenix; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

LONG, WILMA J., 59, of Zephyrhills, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) in Zephyrhills. Born in Wimauma, she came here five years ago from Tampa and was a certified nursing assistant in a nursing home. She was Protestant. Survivors include her sister, Evelyn Beck, Glen St. Mary; an uncle, Donald C. Kinsman, and seven cousins, all of Zephyrhills. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

LOWRY, MELVIN R., 85, of New Port Richey, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Swansea, Ill., he came here 23 years ago from St. Louis. He was a sales manager for East Texas Motor Freight and was an Army veteran of World War II. He served with General George Patton's 3rd Army, 706th Railway Grand Division of the Second Military Railway Service. His memberships included: American Legion Post 0335, VFW Post 06180, AARP New Port Richey, Third Degree member Knights of Columbus Council 11497, New York Traffic Club, St. Louis Traffic Club, Choo Chew Club, St. Louis Spaghetti Club, American Trucking Association, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Pearl A.; a daughter, Judy Haver, Palm Harbor; two nieces; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

McDOWELL, PEGGY ANN, 69, of New Port Richey, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Campbell, Mo., she came here in 1980 from Clarkston, Mich. She was a volunteer at the Moon Lake Civic Association and at Hudson High School in the cafeteria. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, David Lee; two daughters, Glenda McKeever, Palm Harbor, and Sue Lizotte, LaPeer, Mich.; five sons, Gerald Joseph Riddle, New Port Richey, Kenneth Howard, Clifford Howard, and Bill McDowell, all of Clarkston, and Richard Deyoe, Cadillac, Mich.; a brother, Jerry Masters, Tustin, Mich.; a sister, Marilyn Allen, New Port Richey; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey.

MEYER, ZOE LEANN, infant daughter of Mark and Denise of Spring Hill (Pasco County), died Saturday (April 5, 2003) in New Port Richey. She was born in Spring Hill and attended Shady Hills United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, survivors include paternal grandparents, Jack and Joyce Meyer, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Leslie and Sandra Smith, Spring Hill; paternal great-grandmother, Rita Sue Gabbard, Spring Hill; and maternal great-grandparents, Norm and Marie Skillin, Hudson. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

MOSES, GEORGE J., 85, of Port Richey, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at home. Born in Pittsburgh, he came here 12 years ago from Silver Spring, Md. He was a purchasing agent in Baltimore and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Eagles and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife 61 years, Mildred Kathryn; a daughter, Georganne McCullough, and a brother, Francis, both of Maryland; and three grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

PERSINGER, RALPH W., 79, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Detroit, he came here 15 years ago from Huntington Woods, Mich. He was a night superintendant for Eonic Corporation and was an Army and World War II veteran, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He was a member of the Chester McKay VFW Post, American Organization, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Lodge. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Regina; four sons, Ralph, Burbank, Calif., John, Van Nuys, Calif., Daniel, Rochester Hills, Mich., and Robert, Southfield, Mich.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

PURKIS, ROSS N., 87, of Hudson, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Canada, he came here 23 years ago from Miami. He was a retired self-employed electrician. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; three sons, Ross, New Port Richey, David, Canada, and Michael, Miami; four daughters, Phyllis McGowan and Geraldine Roberts, both of Canada, and Kim Marie Lovette and Deanira Purkis, both of Jacksonville; a brother, Al, Dade City; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

REAUME, LORAINE E., 74, of Holiday, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. Born in Detroit, she came here in 1992 from Roseville, Mich. and was a retired press operator. She was Catholic. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Black, Holiday, Susan Shuttleworth, Royal Oak, Mich., Patricia Rose and Gayle Hifko, both of Roseville; and three grandchildren. Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey.

SHANNON, LILLIAN, 76, of Port Richey, died Friday (April 4, 2003) as a result of an automobile accident in Inglis. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., she came here 34 years ago from Berkeley Heights, N.J. She was a registered nurse at Community Hospital of New Port Richey and was a member of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. She was active in the west Pasco community. Survivors include her son, Ralph M., Hudson; and several nieces and nephews. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

SHANNON, RALPH W., 75, of Port Richey, died Friday (April 4, 2003) as a result of an automobile accident in Inglis. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., he came here 34 years ago from Berkeley Heights, N.J. He was a retired officer and district manager with Chelsea Title, New Port Richey. He was a past director at Citizens National Bank & Trust, Port Richey. He was a former mayor of Port Richey and former deputy in Pasco County. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the Lions Club. He was Catholic. Survivors include his son, Ralph M., Hudson; and a brother, Robert M., Hollywood. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

TEELE, NELLIE D., 80, of Brooksville, formerly of Dade City, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Born in Cullman, Ala., she came to the Dade City area in 1965, then moved to Brooksville in 1999. She was a cafeteria worker in the Palm Beach County School System. She worked in the poultry business in Masaryktown and Dade City areas. She was a member of DAVA and former board member of the Richland Fire Association. She was a member of the Richland Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie and Gail Foradas, both of Brooksville; a sister, Edith Self, Cullman, Ala.; two aunts and two uncles; many cousins, nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Homes, Dade City.

WIEDOFF, LOIS M., 81, of Dade City, formerly of Clearwater, died Monday (March 31, 2003) in Zephyrhills. Born in Milwaukee, she came here 26 years ago from Clearwater. She was a bank trust officer. Survivors include her daughter, Sandi Schultz, Dade City; a son, Ronald, Clearwater; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

ZIGARIWICZ, HELEN, 75, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Integrated Healthcare of Tarpon Springs. Born in Lackawanna County, Pa., she came here 18 years ago from Webster, N.Y. and was a quality control inspector with Shuron Optical. She was Christian. Survivors include her husband, Edward; two sons, Edward Zigarowicz Jr., Rochester, N.Y., and Nicholas, Hilton, N.Y.; four daughters, Helen Phalen, Canandigua, N.Y., Gracie Riley, San Diego, Georgianne Zigarowicz, Rochester, and Katherine Jones, New Port Richey; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

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McCANN, SALLY M., 89, of Belleair Bluffs, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Belleair. She was born in Harrisburg, Pa., and came here in 1963 from Pittsburgh. She was a retired clerical secretary. Survivors include a son, Robert T., Largo; two sisters, Margaret Jones, Los Angeles, and Olga Gessay, Pittsburgh; and a grandchild. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin.

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ANAGNOS, CHARLES D., 84, of Clearwater, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Wilmington, Del., and came here in 1971 from Queens, N.Y. He owned and operated Charles Jewelry and CDA Jewelry, both in Astoria, N.Y. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Clearwater, and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Helen; four daughters, Terry Serbanos, Clearwater, Kathy McKenna, St. Petersburg, Emily Tyson, Gainesville, Ga., and Maria Tsolakis, Levittown, Pa.; and eight grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
BROWN, DOROTHY "DOTTIE," 77, of Clearwater, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Advanced Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. She came here in 1963 from her native Morganton, N.C., and retired after 15 years as a decorator with David-Curtis Interiors. She enjoyed sewing. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Brown, Clearwater, and Jean Moskun, Safety Harbor; two sons, Phil, San Sebastol, Calif., and Joe E., Pasadena, Calif.; two sisters, Daisy Walker and Elizabeth Greenfield, both of Morganton; and two grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
FAISON, MARY, 80, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here in 1963 from her native Salters, S.C. She was a domestic worker for a private family home. She was a member of St. Matthew First Missionary Baptist Church, Clearwater, where she served on the deaconess board and was a member of the Senior Women's Mission. Survivors include a daughter, Marguerite Anderson, New Haven, Conn.; four sons, Johnnie Faison and James Brown, both of Clearwater, Calvin Faison, Kingstree, S.C., and Larry Wright, Burnsville, Minn.; a brother, Robert Brown, Bass, Ky.; a sister, Corine Muzon-Walker, Clearwater; 13 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Young's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
HESSE, ROBERT F., 77, of Clearwater, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in LaGrange, Ill., and came here in 1993 from Decatur, Ga. He was a printer and worked many years for Tower Type Setting of Chicago and in Georgia for Tucker-Castleberry Printing, Atlanta. He retired as owner and operator of Buckhead Instant Printers. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Helen; two sons, Robert J. and Dean E., both of Stone Mountain, Ga.; a brother, Frank, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
KEARSING, MARGUERITE, of Grand Gorge, N.Y., formerly of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Fox Hospital, Oneonta, N.Y. She was born in Seaford, N.Y., came here from Massapequa, N.Y., and lived here 30 years before she moved to Grand Gorge. She worked as a proof reader and type setter for the Massapequa Post. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne Smith, Roxbury, N.Y., and Judith Marguez, Massapequa,; a sister, Geraldine Pratesi, Cape Coral; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury, N.Y.
KOVACS, LASZLO, 77, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at the home of a son in Tarpon Springs. He was born in Hungary and came here several years ago from Lackawanna, N.Y. He worked as a laborer in a steel company. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; and a son, Kevin, Tarpon Springs. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.
MOORE, ARTHUR RALPH, 93, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1984 from New York City, where he retired as a firefighter. He was Episcopalian. Survivors include a brother, Robert V. Moore, Roseville, Minn. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
PRYOR, ALICE V., 90, of Clearwater, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Lynn, Mass., and came here in 1997 from Danvers, Mass. She was a homemaker and Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Moore, Clearwater; a sister, Emma Briand, Lynn; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
ROBINSON, RANDALL EARL "RANDY," 54, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of Safety Harbor. He was born in Redford Township, Mich., moved to Tampa in 1956 and later moved to Clearwater. He graduated from Chamberlain High School. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a supervising contractor for Coastal Builders of Clearwater for more than 28 years. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Carol; his mother, A. Louise Robinson, and a sister, Patricia Hutchinson, both of Tampa; and two brothers, William, Clearwater, and David, Lutz. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
SEVER, SHIRLEY STOLZ "GAGA," 76, of Clearwater, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Cleveland and came here in 1934 from Canton, Ohio. She graduated from St. Petersburg High School and attended the University of Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Clearwater. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, James "Jim"; two daughters, Jamie S. Fischbach and Wendy S. Bowes, both of Clearwater; a granddaughter; and two grandsons. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
TWIST, PENNY C., 52, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. She came here in 2000 from her native Niagara Falls, N.Y. She was an avid pool player. Survivors include her husband, James; a daughter, Samantha Twist, Seminole; her mother, Louise Krawczyk, Largo and Niagara Falls; two brothers, William Krawczyk, Panama, N.Y., and Thomas Krawczyk, Newport, N.Y.; a sister, Suzzane Roberts, Port Ryerse, Ontario; and two grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
WEIGAND, RYAN JAMES, infant son of Teresa Ann and James Karl Weigand Jr., of Clearwater, died Sunday (March 30, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Beside his parents, survivors include a sister, Riley J. Weigand, and two brothers, Nick R. Brunk and Austin L. Courter, all of Clearwater; and his paternal grandparents, Carol A. and James K. Weigand Sr., Palm Harbor. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin.
WIEDOFF, LOIS M., 81, of Dade City, formerly of Clearwater, died Monday (March 31, 2003) in Zephyrhills. She was born in Milwaukee, came to Clearwater in 1975 and moved in 1977 to Dade City. She worked as a bank trust officer. Survivors include a daughter, Sandi Schultz, Dade City; a son, Ronald, Clearwater; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

Largo

BLAKE, ALAN L., 73, of Largo, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. He came here in 1984 from his native Toledo, Ohio, where he worked as an account manager for Coca Cola Co. and was a member of the Augsburg Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Martha L.; three sons, Daniel J., Citrus Springs, and Matthew D. and Jeffrey A., both of Toledo; a daughter, Jennifer S. Miller, Fort Myers; two stepsons, Jeffrey D. and Gregory E. Fought, and two brothers, Duane and James, all of Toledo; seven grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
CHEW, JOSEPHINE W., 83, of Largo, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Tierra Pines Health Care Center, Largo. She was born in Ohio and came here in 1981 from Westlake, Ohio. She was a retired medical secretary. Survivors include a nephew, Bruce Chew, Sunnyvale, Calif. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
D'ANTONIO, ARTHUR, 97, of Largo, formerly of New Port Richey, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Italy, moved to New Port Richey in 1972 from Auburn, N.Y., and moved here in 2000. He worked as a tester for a rope company and was a former member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, New Port Richey. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Schiminske, Auburn; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.
McCLARY, JOSEPH "PAPA JOE," 86, of Largo, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He came here more than 40 years ago from his native Salters, S.C. He was a member of Christ Church-Universal Love, Largo. Survivors include his wife, Henrietta; a son, Jesse, Largo; five daughters, Edith Gamble, Largo, Emma McCrea, Tampa, Carrie L. Bailey, Charlotte, N.C., Mae Bell Salters, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Diane Davis, Kingstree, S.C.; a brother, Sonny Swinton, Connecticut; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Woody's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
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. Survivors include a son, Donald S. Jr., Clifton, Va.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
REDDING, LONNIE "JOHN," 75, of Largo, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at home. He came here in 1956 from his native Leary, Ga., and was a retired automotive mechanic. He was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; five sons Johnny L., Robert L., Edward L., Charlie W., and Author J., and five daughters, Mattie Tarver, Quenell Epps, and Fannie, Dianne and Anna Redding, all of Largo; three brothers, Ozell and Johnnie, both of Largo, and Cornell, Albany, Ga.; two sisters, Viola Williams, Clearwater, and Trudy Cloud, Largo; 20 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Young's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
REEVES, JOHN F., 70, of Largo, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. He was born in Washington, D.C., and came here in 1972 from Miami. He worked as an accountant for Emil Schmautz CPA and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was Catholic and a member of Moose Lodge 453, College Park, Md. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Maridon, Clearwater, and Paula Reeves, Palm Harbor; a brother, Tom, Lantana; three sisters, Barbara Werle, Shelbyville, Del., Sharon Reeves, San Antonio, Texas, and Patricia Cleary, Laurel, Md.; and three granddaughters. American Heritage Cremation Society, Clearwater.

Oldsmar

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, Skokie, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Palm Harbor

GENTER, HENRY G., 78, of Sugar Hill, N.H., formerly of Palm Harbor, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, N.H., from complications of lymphoma. He was born in Glen Park, N.Y., came here in 1985 from Brownville, N.Y., and moved in 2000 to New Hampshire. He owned and operated Genter and Brenon Vending Co., and two taverns in Brownville. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Italian American Club, the Black River Valley Club, the Elks and was active in programs at Highland Lakes, while in Palm Harbor. He was an avid fisherman, golfer and cards player. Survivors include his wife, Ann (Burns); a son, Richard, Brick, N.J.; a daughter, Linda Genter Gallup, Wolfeboro, N.H.; a sister, Harriet McAuliffe, Watertown, N.H.; a brother, Robert, Brownville; and a granddaughter. Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro, N.H.
MICKENS, ROBERT G., 91, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Ottawa County, Mich., and came here in 1947 from Chillicothe, Ohio. He retired as chief of accounting after more than 20 years with the Veterans Administration and received a master's degree from Ohio Northern Unviversity. He was a pilot. He was a member of the Clearwater Yacht Club, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, a Mason and member of the Wolf Laurel Country Club, Mars Hills, N.C., and the National Rifle Association, where he was a national pistol champion two years. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Jean R.; a daughter, Carole Jenkins, Dunedin; a granddaughter, Cammy Bruce, and great-grandson, Lewis Bruce, both of Mobile, Ala. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Safety Harbor

SHIRLEY, BEVERLY JEANEEN, 68, of Safety Harbor, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. She was born in Hayes County, Neb., and came here in 1986 from Panama City, Panama. She was a registered nurse and worked at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor. Survivors include a brother, Charles Shirley, Downey, Calif.; and two sisters, Della Dixon, Wellfleet, Neb., and Berdeen Brown, Bishop, Calif. Mark III Funeral Home, Tampa.

Tarpon Springs

MAHOOD, RONALD T., 55, of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at North Florida Regional Hospital, Gainesville. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1972 from Gainesville. He was senior vice president with Morgan Stanley, Tampa, and a member of the company's Chairman Club. He graduated in 1970 from University of Florida, where in 1968, he was a member of the school's championship golf team. He was a nationally recognized golfer and a member of Beta Theta Pi. Survivors include his wife of four years, Peggy; a son, Sgt. Michael T., Clearwater; a daughter, Megan L., Duluth, Ga.; two stepsons, Matthew M. Maestrelli and Christopher J. Maestrelli, both of Tarpon Springs; three brothers, William R. "Bill," Seminole, James M., Mendham, N.J., and Paul R., St. Charles, Ill. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Palm Harbor Chapel.

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Kenneth City

KAMKE, ARLINE, 91, of Kenneth City, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Lexington Rehabilitation and Health Center. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

Pinellas Park

CADIEUX, ROSLYNN T., 74, of Pinellas Park, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. She came here in 1957 from her native Bay City, Mich. She was an operations officer for NCNB Bank in Tampa, retiring after 30 years. She was Catholic. Survivors include her companion, Peggy Carlyle; and two sisters, Loretta Heinskill, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Bernadette Zambo, Dearborn Heights, Mich. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
CARTIER, DOROTHEA "DOTTIE," 68, of Pinellas Park, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home under hospice care. She came here in 1955 from her native Seabrook, N.H. She was a secretary for 47 years at her husband's company, Bill's Outboard Service in Pinellas Park. She was Protestant. She was a NASCAR and motorcycle racing enthusiast. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, William "Bill"; four sons, Bill Jr., Pinellas Park, Peter, St. Petersburg, James, Seminole, and Joe, Largo; five brothers; and five sisters. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.
CHALKE, BETTY J., 62, of Pinellas Park, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at her daughter's home in St. Petersburg under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Highland Park, Mich., she came here in 1994 from Hazel Park, Mich., and moved to Pinellas Park in 2001. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Philip J.; two daughters, Angie Watts, Hazel Park, and Connie Chalke Stratis, St. Petersburg; a son, P.J. Chalke, Pinellas Park; a sister; two brothers; and 11 grandchildren. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
SOUTH, MAUDIE P., 98, of the Mainlands, Pinellas Park, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Born in Clanton, Ala., she came here in 1992 from Birmingham, Ala. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Mildred E. South, Pinellas Park; two stepdaughters, Peggy Gargiulo, Simi, Calif., and Kathy Elliott, Walnut Creek, Calif.; a stepson, Billy South, Long Beach, Calif.; a sister, Lillie Coe, Birmingham; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

BATTANE, GRANT, 23, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at home. He came here in 1981 from his native Grosse Pointe, Mich. He was a student and worked in restaurants. Survivors include his companion, Kimberly Leveille; and his mother and stepfather, Beverly and Carl Dehaven, his father, Gary, and a brother, Stephen, all of St. Petersburg. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial Society, Largo.
CHURUTI, EILEEN A., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at Bon Secours Maria Manor. Born in San Bernardino, Calif., she came here in 1970 from Hillsdale, N.J. She was a homemaker. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
CRAGER, JOHN A. JR., 57, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) of esophageal cancer. Born in Quitman, Ga., he came here in 1975 from Orlando. He owned Total Cost Systems for more than 25 years. He was an Army veteran. He coached for Northeast Little League baseball for 10 years and basketball for the Salvation Army Church League and Roberts Community Center. He also coached Northeast Bandits Football. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and was a Gators fan. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Karen; a son, John B., St. Petersburg; a daughter, Cristen Calamari, Boston; and his parents, John Sr. and Billie Mae Crager, Quitman. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
ESTEP, JAMES R., 57, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Edward White Hospital, St. Petersburg. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
GRIESMYER, DORIS A., 83, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 3, 2003) at Suncoast Manor Health Center, St. Petersburg. She was born in Haviland, Kan. She was a ballerina. Survivors include a son, Roland Griesmyer; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
KERSEY, ROBERT "RAYMOND," 84, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. Born in Warren County, Ill., he came here 32 years ago from Rhode Island. He was a stationary engineer for the Veterans Administration for 20 years. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Mary C.; a daughter, Sandra Annicelli, Cranston, R.I.; a brother, Fred, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
LAMPEDECCHIO, SERGE W. a.k.a. JOHN PATTERSON "BOOTY," 59, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Apollo Health and Rehab. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., and came here in 1973 from Somerville, Mass. He was an auto body worker. He was an Army veteran and enjoyed boxing. He was Catholic. Survivors include a brother, Vincent L., Malden, Mass.; and two sisters, Rosalie J. Lampedecchio, Lawrence, Mass., and Patricia A. Kross, Cambridge. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
LATINO, CAROLINE, 103, of Whitehall, N.Y., and St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Hudson Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Highland, N.Y. She was born in Fondi, Italy. She worked at Silk Mill and Coat Factory in Whitehall, N.Y. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Petersburg and sang in the choir. In 1995 she received the St. Mary's Parish award as an outstanding parishioner and an award from the city of St. Petersburg for community service. Survivors include a daughter, Minnie Mylott, Buffalo, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Straub Funeral Home, Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
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 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 was a behavior specialist at the Richard L. Sanders Exceptional Education Center in Pinellas Park. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth A. Moody, Altamonte Springs. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
PIERCE, HOWARD J., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Richmond, Vt., he came here in 1972 from White River Junction, Vt. He worked for Pet Dairy in St. Petersburg. He was a World War II Army veteran and received the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Doris Westover Pierce; two sons, Kenny, White River Junction, and Richard, Greenback, Tenn.; three daughters, Janice Marie Robinson and Louise Miller, both of St. Petersburg, and Paula Sawyer, Windsor, Vt.; a brother, Bill Pierce, Bradenton; a sister, Ethel Woodward, Milford, N.H., 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
REES, VICTOR P., 65, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (April 6, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Wilmington, Del., he came here in 1946. He was a self-employed tile setter and a National Guard veteran. He was a member in the 1960s of the Jokers social club. Survivors include his wife, Laura; two sons, Mark Rees, Bend, Ore., and Douglas Beckwith, St. Petersburg; a daughter, Vickie Strelioff, Woodland Hills, Calif.; his mother, Eleanor Hollingsworth, St. Petersburg, two sisters, Jill Hollingsworth, Greensboro, N.C., and Becky Hollingsworth, Atlanta; and two grandchildren. Neptune Society, Palm Harbor.
ROUTA, TEREZIE, 87, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. Born in Czechoslovakia, she came here in 1965 from Washington, D.C. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Zdenek; two sons, Vladimir Routa, St. Petersburg, and Zdenek Rudof Routa, Sarasota; and two grandchildren. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
SCOTT, ANN S., 74, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She came here in 1968 from her native Baltimore. She retired in 1990 after 20 years as a sales representative in the St. Petersburg Times classified department. She was a former real estate agent for Tourtelot Brothers Realty in St. Petersburg. She enjoyed ceramics and camping. Survivors include her husband, Dale; a daughter, Barbara Klimes, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Charles Stammer and William Stammer, both of Pasadena, Md.; a granddaughter, Annalea Klimes, St. Petersburg; and four grandsons. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
SLAWINSKI, CHARLES "CHUCK," 73, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 2, 2003) at home. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he came here in 1998 from Fort Walton Beach. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean conflict, a retired schoolteacher and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include a grandson, Joseph Wallace, Sussex, N.J. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
VASILEVSKIS, HENRY S., 94, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Tyrone Medical Inn. Born in Liepaja, Latvia, he came here in 1980 from Allentown, Pa. He was a former electronics engineer and was Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Lilija Stankovics; a sister, Hedie Zalans, Rockville, Md.; a stepson, Gil Hunter, San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Daiga, Long Island, N.Y.; and two granddaughters. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
WHITE, DOROTHY A., 92, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Westminster Shores Health Center. Born in West Brookfield, Mass., she came here in 1958 from Storrs, Conn. Survivors include two sons, John A. White, Bethesda, Md., and Richard White, Bellefonte, Pa. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

BARTLETT, WALLACE "BEN," 84, of Seminole, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at the Largo Medical Center. Born in Long Island, N.Y., he came here in 1978 from Greenbelt, Md. He was a retired U.S. government transportation analyst. He was Catholic. He volunteered 22,000 hours at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Margaret; a sister, Eileen Wheeler, Shoreham, N.Y.; two brothers, Clifford, Glendale, Ariz., and Gerard, El Dorado Springs, Mich. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Seminole.

South Pasadena

NEW, HOPE JERRY, 74, of South Pasadena, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Tucker, Ga., he came here in 1997 from Atlanta. He worked for General Motors for 37 years and was a member of United Auto Workers No. 10 in Doraville, Ga. Survivors include a son, Bryan, South Pasadena; four daughters, Ann, Gulfport, Andrea Capps, St. Petersburg, Linda New, Largo, and Stephanie Capps, Treasure Island; and two grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.