St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

CHORNEY, JOHN, 86, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a seasonal visitor here since 2000 from Carle Place, N.Y. He was a retired foreman in the sheet metal division for General Electric in Brooklyn. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic War Veterans and the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Anna (Kohut); two daughters, Theresa Hrobuchak, Beverly Hills, and Marie O'Connell, Valley Stream, N.Y.; a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Barbara Welki, both of Floral Park, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness.

DuFLOTH, SYLVIA L., 79, of Lecanto, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) in Crystal River. Born in Chicago, she came here four years ago from DesPlaines, Ill. She was a retired inspector with DeLuxe Check Printers in Chicago with 20 years of service. She was a homemaker and attended St. Scholastica Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Paup, Lecanto; three sons, Jeffery, Arlington Heights, Ill., Donald, Schaumburg, Ill., and Dale, Waco, Ga.; and a brother, Robert Wall, Carlsbad, Calif. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

McCAULEY, MARY VIRGINIA, 82, of Lecanto, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Brentwood Health Care Center in Lecanto. Born in Kentucky, she came here nine years ago from Ocala. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, William V.; three sons, Nash, Cincinnati, Walter S., Fort Lauderdale, and Richard J., Sunnyvale, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory, Inverness.

ODDY, CHARLES F. SR., 93, of Lecanto, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) in Lecanto. Born in Whitpain, Pa., he came here in 1974 from Alexandria, Va. He was a retired executive director for an optical company and was a Navy officer and veteran of World War II. He loved dancing. Survivors include his son, Charles Oddy Jr., Columbia, N.J.; and a daughter, Barbara Williams, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory. Beverly Hills.

OELRICH, AGNES H., 89, of Inverness, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Ossian, Iowa, she came here in 1998 from Winter Haven and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Nursing Home Ministry of Nazarene Church of Hernando. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Haines City and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness. Survivors include four daughters, Patricia O. Spencer, Gainesville, Audrey O. Mattox, Inverness, Rosemary O. Bottcher, Monticello, and Karen O. Carssow, Atlanta; two sons, Stephen M., Gainesville, and Ivan C., Arlington, Va.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

OLIVER, ROBERT G., 77, of Homosassa, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. Born in Lake Forest, Ill., he came here recently from Arizona. He was a carpenter contractor and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a lifetime member and past commander of the American Legion Post 264. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. Survivors include two sons, David and Paul, both of Homosassa; a sister, Dorothy Humphreys, Asheville, N.C.; six nephews and a niece; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

RISHER, JAMES JR. "BUDDY," 41, of Inglis, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Brooksville, he was a lifetime resident of Inglis. He worked with his father at Risher's Auto Parts and Wrecker Service for 27 years. He was Baptist. Survivors include his daughter, Mercedes Risher, his parents, James V. and Carolyn Risher, and maternal grandmother, Lucille Neeld, all of Inglis; four sisters, Brenda Jensen, Vermont, Jewel Lamb, Crystal River, Alicia Buzbee, Inverness, and Sabrina Cole, Citrus Hills; three nephews; and two nieces. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

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BANDEMER, HOWARD R., 80, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Evergreen Woods Health Care Center in Spring Hill. Born in Rochester, N.Y., he came here 20 years ago from Chelmsford, Mass. He was owner and operator of a cleaning business and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was an Episcopalian. Survivors include his wife, Florence; four daughters, Barbara J. Cassidy, Brooksville, Catherine A. Shunemann, New Hampshire, Dianna L. Carty and Donna L. Ballard, both of Maine; a son, Richard E., Lynn, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

ENGLE, FLORENCE M., 90, of Brooksville, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. She came here 25 years ago from her native Battle Creek, Mich. She was a licensed practical nurse, was active in Cloverleaf and was a member of Eastern Star. She was active in the Episcopalian Church Women at Resurrection Church in Michigan and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Brooksville. Survivors include her husband, Clare; a daughter, Sammy Morley, Brooksville; two sons, Norman C., Sugar Grove, N.C., and Theodore L., Seminole; and eight grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

HAUSER, LAWRENCE D., 95, of Brooksville, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at home. Born in Dubois County, Ind., he came here two years ago from Anderson, Ind. He was a retired factory worker and a member of Central Wesleyan Church of Anderson. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Anderson, Brooksville; a brother, Nelson, Indiana; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

JOHNSON, JOAN MARIE (MONTELEONE), 46, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 10 years ago from Queens, N.Y., and was a certified nursing assistant at Brooksville Regional Hospital. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Lee; a son, Joseph Crapanzono, New York; her mother, Santa Monteleone, Spring Hill; and three grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

LAMBERT, HARRY S., 66, of Weeki Wachee, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Eagle Lake, he came here five years ago from Sarasota. He retired from IBM in Sarasota with 25 years of service, then worked for Eastman Kodak and Danka Corp. He was a 1955 graduate of Hernando High School, attended the University of Florida and was a Navy veteran. He was a member of Hernando Environmental Land Protectors. He was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Martha; a son, Daniel D., and his mother, Alice Lambert, all of Brooksville; a brother, Floyd "Chuck", Augusta, Ga.; and a sister, Mary Jo Pennington, Brandon. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

POMPERTY, ROBERT J. JR., 67, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. He came here one year ago from his native Pittsfield, Mass. He was a retired building commissioner for the city of Pittsfield and was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the Berkshire Hills Country Club. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Carol; two sons, Robert J. Pomeroy III, Sarasota, and Mark Casella, Spring Hill; four daughters, Kimberley Pemble, Pittsfield, Pamela Egan, Richmond, Mass., Kathleen Winters, Cheshire, Mass., and Elizabeth Powanda, Spring Hill.; and 11 grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

PRICE, JOHN, 93, of Spring Hill, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill. Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he came here 27 years ago from Opa-Locka. He was a retired firefighter from Bridgeton, N.J. He was a member of the Northcliffe Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Pauline; a son, Richard, Highpoint; three granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

SIMPSON, RICHARD L., 73, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Garrett, Ind., he came here in 1990 from Los Angeles. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a radio program director for the Armed Forces Radio and Television. He recently worked at Publix and was a master of ceremonies for the Hernando County Fine Arts. He attended the First Baptist Church of Spring Hill. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons, Dennis, Crofton, Md., and Reynold, Prairie Village, Kan.; a daughter, Joan Wiseman, Columbia, M.D.; a sister, Virginia Ganz, New London, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

WALTERS, GENEVA, 85, of Spring Hill, formerly of Hudson, St. Petersburg and Weeki Wachee, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at home. She moved to St. Petersburg in 1952 from her native Hudson, then moved to Weeki Wachee in 1977, then moved to Spring Hill in 1998. She was a retired lunchroom cook in St. Petersburg for the Pinellas County School District. She was a member of The Church of Spring Hill. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Miller, Davidson, N.C.; a brother, Raymond Knowles, Flint, Mich.; a sister, Leona Kingsley, Port Richey; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

WHYTE, RAYMOND A., 79, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Kenmore, Canada, he came here in 1987 from Fayson Lakes, N.J. He was an internationally recognized artist who had exhibited in prestigious venues throughout the world. His artworks are in various museums and in noted individual collections such as Malcolm Forbes and J.P. Getty. He is listed in Who's Who in American Art, International Who's Who in Art and Antiques and Dictionary of International Biographers. Survivors include his wife, Erica; and a brother, Adrian, Massachusetts. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

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BOOTH-TORRE, CHRISTINE, 87, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003). Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

COOK, JACKIE R., 65, of Tampa, died Thursday (April 10, 2003). Born in Rockwood, Tenn., he moved to the area in 1957. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 25 and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include a son, Jackie R. Cook Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Cook Low; a brother, Buddy Cook; four sisters, Betty, Brenda, Diana and Patsey; a companion, Barbara Akins; and two grandchildren. Zipperer's Agape Mortuary, Ruskin.

DAY, WILLIAM "BILL" T., 80, of Brandon, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003). Survivors include two daughters, Patsey J. Conrad, Plant City, and Mary L. Warner, Chatham, Ill.; and four grandchildren. Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, Lakeland.

LYONS, ELIZABETH "BETTY," 72, of Plant City, died Friday (April 11, 2003). Born in Bristol, Va., she moved to the area several years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Garufi, Plant City; two sons, Michael Lyons, Tampa, and Mark Lyons, Spring Hill; one brother, David Wade, Blountville, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home-Cemetery, Brandon.

PEDROGO, RAFAELA, 78, of Tampa, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003). Survivors include her sister, Gladys Nogueras; one niece, Carmen Rosado; and three nephews, Ray, Jimmy and Alan. Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services, Tampa.

PETTY, THOMAS, 91, of Tampa, died Thursday (April 10, 2003). He was a carpenter and a member of the Local 140 Carpenters Union for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the Oddfellows Lodge in Tampa. Survivors include one son, Eugene Petty, Douglas, Ga.; three daughters, Louise Griffin, Nicholls, Ga., Mollie Burkett, West Green, Ga., and Jo Wilhelm, Jacksonville; two stepchildren, Bobby Joe Lee, Lutz, and Betty Locke, Leesburg; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.

SADD, ROBERT T., 68, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003). Owner of R.T. Sadd Silversmiths, he was a master craftsman silversmith and artisan. He did restoration work for the Flagler and H.B. Plant museums, and silver-plated the shovel used for the Harbour Island groundbreaking ceremony. He was a founder of the Tampa Pee Wee Football League and the T & C Shimberg Pony Baseball League. Survivors include his wife, Lois; and two sons, Robert T. Sadd Jr. and Eric L. Sadd. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

SHEPPARD, JOHN A., 76, of Ruskin, died Thursday (April 10, 2003). Born in Cedar Key, he moved to the area in 1944 from Perry. He worked as an electrician and was Baptist. He was a member of BPO Elks Lodge No. 2383, Brandon, and the Loyal Order of the Moose and the VFW, both in Ruskin. Survivors include three sons, Jon Mark Sheppard, Atlanta, Grant Sheppard, Seffner, and Nelson A. Sheppard, Radford, Va.; one half-brother, Ronnie Sheppard; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Serenity Meadows Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Riverview.

WALKER, LOYCE L., 87, of Tampa, formerly of Palmetto, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003). She was a retired lunchroom manager for the Manatee County public school system and worked at Palm View, Manatee and Palmetto elementary schools from 1947 to 1985. Survivors include her brother, Kirby Bryant; a daughter, Karen W. Hall; a son, Barnie G. Walker Jr.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.

WILSON, ROBERT L., 85, of Brandon, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003). Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Faye Mitchell and Gail Lewis; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home-Cemetery, Brandon.

YOUNG, U.A., IV, M.D., 81, of Tampa, died Thursday (April 10, 2003). Born in Lubbock County, Texas, he moved to the area in 1954. He was a retired orthopedic surgeon and was president of the International Palm Society. Survivors include his wife, Ben Nalley Young; three sons, Ulysses Alexander Young V, Benjamin Nalley Young and Bradford Eugene Young; and five grandchildren. Marsicano -- B. Marion Reed -- Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.

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ARTHUR, GEORGE W., 83, of Ridge Manor, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. He was born in Harco, Ill., and was retired from the Maintenance Division of General Motors. Survivors include his wife, Judy; two sons, David, Philadelphia, and Daniel, Ridge Manor; and a sister, Wanda Saalfrank, Fort Wayne, Ind. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

HUGHES, BETTY M., 81, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. Born in Manchester, Iowa, she came here in 2002 from Hot Springs, Ark. She was the retired labor relations manager for Collins Radio with 25 years of service. She was Lutheran. Survivors include her sister, Gail Curtis, Missoula, Mont.; two nieces, Anna Baker, Port Richey, and Judy Strom, Whitehall, Mont.; and three nephews, Jerry Beddow, Jacksonville, Texas; Blake Beddow, Pleasanton, Calif.; and Jon Hartman, Arizona. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

KREMP, EDGAR J., 88, of Port Richey, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Tandem Health Care Center of Bayonet Point. Born in Newark, N.J., he came here in 1979 from Colonia, N.J. He was a retired automotive mechanic and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church of Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Adelaide; two sons, Ralph, Waco, Texas, and Michael, Safety Harbor; two daughters, Linda Rychlicki, Dunellen, N.J., and Carol Hauge, Parsippany, N.J.; two sisters, Esther Reeves, Hudson, and Evelyn Ryerson, Port Richey; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. National Cremation Service, New Port Richey.

LESH, THEODORE, 82, of Port Richey, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. He came here 20 years ago from his native Chicago. He was a U.S. postal clerk and an Army veteran of World War II. He was Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Robert and Michael, both of Chicago, and Thomas, Crete, Ill.; and five grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

McKEE, CHARLES R., 60, of Zephyrhills, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) in Zephyrhills. He was born in Ironton, Ohio, and was a welder in the railroad industry. He was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Ronald R., Wesley Chapel, and Anthony S., Zephyrhills; and six grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

MORRIS, HUGH ROY, 84, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (April 5, 2003) at Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation Center in New Port Richey. He was born in Minneapolis. He was a retired restaurateur and country club manager. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and served in the First Division 305th Bomb Group, 264 Wing. He flew 35 missions as a B-17 tail gunner and was awarded numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carole Geddes, Hollywood, Fla., and Michele Miller, Layton, Utah; a son, Roy, Las Vegas; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Homes, Dade City.

ROTH, MALVINA G., 87, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Cleveland, she came here 26 years ago from Lauderhill. She was a singer in New York and later a homemaker. She was Protestant. Survivors include a niece, Judy Damante, New Port Richey. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

SCHNEIDER, LINDA ANN, 55, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. Born in Muskegon, Mich., she came here in 1996 from Holton, Mich., and was a manager at B.T.'s Waterside Landing. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Gary Schneider Sr.; a daughter, Amy Schneider, Port Richey; three sons, Michael, Iron River, Mich.; Brian and Gary Schneider Jr., both of Port Richey; her father, Bill Garvey, Muskegon, Mich.; her mother, Mary Fitzpatrick, New Port Richey; three brothers, William Garvey, Ruby Creek, Mich.; Randall Garvey, Muskegon, Mich.; and Thomas Garvey, New Port Richey; and two sisters, Dianne Terry, Muskegon, Mich., and Kimberly Pulsipher, Rothbury, Mich. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

WALTERS, GENEVA, 85, of Spring Hill, formerly of Hudson, St. Petersburg and Weeki Wachee, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at home. She moved to St. Petersburg in 1952 from her native Hudson, then moved to Weeki Wachee in 1977, then moved to Spring Hill in 1998. She was a retired school cafeteria cook for the Pinellas County Public School System in St. Petersburg. She was a member of The Church of Spring Hill. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Miller, Davidson, N.C.; a brother, Raymond Knowles, Flint, Mich.; a sister, Leona Kingsley, Port Richey; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

WRIGHT, JUANITA, 73, of Palm Harbor, formerly of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. Born in Columbia, S.C., she came here five years ago from New Port Richey. She was a telephone operator for GTE in Clearwater. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Worship Center of New Port Richey. Survivors include a son, Bruce, Dunedin; a daughter, Latrell Smith, Tarpon Springs; a sister, Estelle Wright, New Port Richey; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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BERNABEI, ANTHONY ORLANDO "TONY," 73, of Clearwater, died Monday (April 7, 2003) at home. He was born in Allegheny County, Pa., and came here in 1955 from Pennsylvania. He was a retired self-employed masonry contractor. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Clearwater Country Club and enjoyed playing golf and gin rummy. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Margaret; a daughter, Vicki Moon, Clearwater; two sons, Keith and Tony, both of Clearwater; and two grandsons. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
FULMER, DOLLY A., 79, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She came here in 1931 from her native Massillon, Ohio. She was co-owner for 41 years of Fulmer Photo Service in Clearwater. She was a graduate of Clearwater High School in 1940 and a member of First United Methodist Church, Clearwater. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, George L.; a son, George L. "Jerry" Jr., Clearwater; two daughters, Darlene Fulmer Luzin and Janet Fulmer Campbell, both of Clearwater; a sister, Mary Louise Deckard Thomas, Tampa; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson. National Cremation Society, Largo.
GRIMLER, AMY NUNN, 77, of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Palm Garden of Pinellas. She was born in Milwaukee and came here in 1965 from Saudi Arabia. She was a clerk typist for the Pinellas County Health Department, Clearwater. She was a Red Cross volunteer, a member of American Association of Retired Persons and enjoyed cross stitching. Survivors include a son, Michael, Los Alamos, N.M.; a daughter, Nancy Grimler, Mount Dora; a sister, Elizabeth Dumke, Wisconsin; and a granddaughter. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, Seminole.
JACKSON, MARK J., 90, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Cherrytree, Pa., and came here in 1972 from Baltimore. He had been a supervisor at Bethlehem Steel Co. He was a Methodist, an avid golfer and a member of Clearwater Country Club and Morton Plant Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter, Marlene Irwin, Belleair; a son, Mark J. Jr., Jacksonville; a brother, Veryl, Michigan; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
JUVELIS, PHILIP S., 78, of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Burlington, Vt., and came here in 1994 from Swampscott, Mass. He was co-owner for 50 years of United Welding Processes, Lynn, Mass. He was Greek Orthodox. He was honored as a lifetime senator in the Jaycees after serving many years as a president. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann; a son, Steven, Plaistow, N.H.; a daughter, Nancy Greene, Salem, Mass; a brother, Peter, Fort Lauderdale; and two grandsons. National Cremation Society, Largo.
KEECH, HORACE, 92, of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in England and came here in 1972 from Cherry Hill, N.J. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emily L.; and a son, Jan S., Clearwater. National Cremation Society, Largo.
LYNCH, JUDITH, 52, of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at HarbourWood Nursing Center, Clearwater. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
NGUYEN, NHON VAN, 81, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. He came here in 1995 from his native Vietnam. He was a retired captain in the Vietnamese Army. Survivors include his wife, Thuy Thi Le; five sons, Binh Thai, Minneapolis, Hung Thanh, Duong Thai and Su Thai, all of Clearwater, and Tin Duc, Vietnam; and three daughters, Nghia Thi Nguyen, Manly Le Nguyen and Hang Thia Nguyen, all of Clearwater. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
REDFERN, ARLENE, 66, of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Chicago and came here in 1981 from Springfield, Va. She worked many years as an administrative assistant for the AFL-CIO. She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and had 25 years of sobriety. She enjoyed sewing and reading and was a history buff. Survivors include her husband, Ernie; three stepsons, Kenneth, Martinsburg, W.Va., Ernie Jr., Chicago, and Robert, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Redfern, Manassas, Va., and Christine Ramos, Herndon, Va.; a sister, Ruth Canon, Clearwater; and six grandchildren. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.

Dunedin

SHOEMAKER, MILLARD DONALD, 79, of Dunedin, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Highland Pines Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was born in Washington, D.C. He was a carpenter and a Navy and Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was Methodist and a member of Safety Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three sons, Robin, Clearwater, Ted, Dublin, Ohio, and Bruce, Carrollton, Ga.; a brother, Raymond Sidney, Bethesda, Md.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Clearwater Funeral Home at Belcher, Dunedin.
TRINKO, PHYLLIS, 76, of Dunedin, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Milwaukee and came here in 1993 from Brooksville. She worked as an electronics secretary. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunedin. Survivors include a son, Lawrence, Spring Hill; a daughter, Lydia Kothe, Eagle, Wis.; a sister, Audrey Hansen, Lakewood, Calif.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Clearwater Funeral Home & Cremation Options.

Largo

BOYKAN, JOSEPH J. JR., 82, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care, Largo. He was born in Mercer, Pa., and came here in 1984 from Greenville, Pa. He worked 30 years in the cargo transportation department at Chicago Bridge & Iron. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Catholic and attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Tides Golf Club, where he worked many years as head starter. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Willie Ann; a son, Joseph R., Tampa; a daughter, Sharon Gregory, Pittsburgh; a brother, James, Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
CATALANO, ANDREW P. "BABE," 67, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in New York City and came here in 1986 from Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a retired truck driver. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and served with the 24th Infantry Division. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pinellas Park, and a life member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a former member of Donnie & the Dreamers whose song Count Every Star was a hit in 1961. He performed karaoke for many years in the Largo area. Survivors include two brothers, Vincent, Tampa, and Anthony, Arizona; and two sisters, Rose Garrabrant, Monroe, N.Y., and Anna Caruso, New Jersey. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Seminole.
DOMINY, ANGELINA A., 80, of Largo, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Tierra Pines Convalescent Center, Largo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1989 from Jupiter. She worked as an executive secretary for Continental Insurance Co. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a sister, Adeline F. Garrett, New Port Richey. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
MALONEY, THOMAS MICHAEL, 86, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in Chicago and came here in 1985 from Orland Park, Ill. He worked as a director of manufacturing for Johnson & Johnson's three Chicago area plants and retired after 35 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He attended St. Paul United Methodist Church, Largo, and was an avid golfer. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Jr., San Mateo, Calif., and Robert E., Aurora, Ill.; and three grandchildren, Jay and Brieanne, both of San Francisco, and Michael, Naperville, Ill. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
SOUTHERLY, JOANNE "MIMI," 68, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at home. She came here in 1947 from her native Pittsburgh. She was a portrait artist and taught art classes at Ranch Mobile Home Park. She attended Starkey Road Baptist Church. She also did babysitting. Survivors include a son, Mike, Woodstock, Ga.; four daughters, Carol Brooks, Clearwater, Patti Mills, Atlanta, Sandy Berard, Seminole, and Tina Slaughter, Wesley Chapel; a sister, Mary Bolden, Clearwater; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
SQUIRES, DONALD F., 85, of Largo, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Manitowoc, Wis., and came here in 1969 from Muskego, Wis. He worked as a steamfitter for contractors in the construction industry. Survivors include a son, Robert, New Verlin, Wis.; a daughter, Dona Cummings, Racine, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. International Casket & Urn Gallery, Clearwater.

Palm Harbor

EUBANKS, ALICE T., 82, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. She was born in Columbus, Ga., and came here in 1982 from Bryn Mawr, Pa. She worked as a secretary for Travelers Insurance Co. She was a member of St. Alfred's Episcopal Church, Palm Harbor, and a eucharistic minister. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and active in bridge, bowling and bingo. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Ira "Jack;" three sons, Daniel S., New Hope, Pa., William A., Troy, Mich., and Timothy C., North Royalton, Ohio; a sister, Patty Gaffney; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
JONES, IRIS ELAINE, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Mease Continuing Care. She was born in Omaha, Neb., and came here in 1960 from Japan. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She was a member of Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin and Mease Hospital Women's Medical Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Dr. Carlton; two sons, Dr. Douglas and Britt A., both of Palm Harbor; two daughters, Ann Jones Lewis, Palm Harbor, and Debbie S. Jones Wentzell, Bradenton; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
TIPTON, DENNIS L., 63, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He was born in Detroit and came here in 1981 from Newton, Kan. He was a building contractor and home inspector. He was a Coast Guard veteran. He was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Palm Harbor, and Lionel Train Club. He was an honorary life member and board member of American Suncoast Home Inspectors and a founder and honorary president of Tampa Bay Bicycle Sports. He was an avid collector of Lionel trains, match boxes and hot wheels. Survivors include two sons, Jason and Kevin, both of Holiday; his mother, Rosemary Tipton, Holiday; a brother, Richard, Palm Harbor; a sister, Patricia Tipton, Holiday; and three grandchildren. Ashley Tipton, Emily Tipton and Zachary Tipton, all of Holiday. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.
WILLIAMS, BARBARA H., 90, of Palm Harbor, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Stratford Court Health Care, Palm Harbor. She was born in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and came here in the early 1970s from New York. She was a homemaker and a member of Phi Mu sorority and Northwood Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Louis; two daughters, Joan Williams and Jane Cole, both of Palm Harbor; a son, Louis Jr., Mobile, Ala.; and three grandlchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
ZMIRICH, DORIS M., 74, of Palm Harbor, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. She was born in New York City and came here several years ago from Moorestown, N.J. She worked as a secretary in the education field. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

Tarpon Springs

HORNBECK, RICHARD B., 84, of Tarpon Springs and Harbor Springs, Mich., died Monday (April 7, 2003) at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa. He was born in Winchester, Ill., and came here in 1971 from Ottawa, Ill. He was an agency manager for an insurance company and was a landowner. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served five years as a major with the 4th Armored Cavalry Division. He was a Bronze Star recipient. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He was an avid golfer and motorcyclist and an aviation enthusiast. His memberships included First Christian Church and Cypress Run Golf Club, both of Tarpon Springs, Birchwood Country Club, Harbor Springs, Kiwanis, Elks and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Veta M; a son, Richard H., Winter Springs,; two daughters, Sharon K. King, Kokomo, Ind., and Sandra J. McEvilly, Goodyear, Ariz.; a sister, Joan Frank, Jacksonville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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Bay Pines

BARTHELEMY, DONALD R., 52, of Bay Pines, died Friday (April 4, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Mason, W.Va. He was a Navy veteran. There are no known survivors. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.

North Redington Beach

DEARING, LEILA KERWIN, 78, of North Redington Beach, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Colonial Care Center. Born in Dalton, Ill., she came here in 1995 from Boise, Idaho. She was an artist and a Lutheran. Survivors include a son, Thomas Kerwin, Madeira Beach; a daughter, Kathleen Cummins, Boise; a brother, Peter Lundquist, Durham, N.C.; and a granddaughter. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

Pinellas Park

DALY, FRANCES L., 83, of Flushing, Mich., a winter resident of Pinellas Park, died Monday (April 7, 2003). She was born in Flint, Mich. She taught first and second grades in Flint and Flushing. She was a member of Unity Christian Church and the Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed counted cross-stitching and gardening. Survivors include many cousins. Rossell Funeral Home, Flushing, Mich.
MAJKUT, WILLIAM A. SR., 83, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at North Austin Medical Center. Born in Chicago, he came here in 1983 and moved to Austin in 2002. He worked at Hill-Behan Lumber Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pinellas Park. Survivors include a son, William A. Jr., San Jose, Calif.; a daughter, Susan Andrews, Austin; a sister, Helen Majkut, Chicago; and a granddaughter. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.

St. Petersburg

CONYERS, RUTH, 75, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Clearwater, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at home. Born in Salters, S.C., she came here in 1963 from Clearwater. She was a dietary aide for more than 15 years in Pinellas County schools and for Neighborly Senior Services. She was a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the No. 2 choir and served on the No. 1 usher board. She was a member of OES. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Lee Conyers and James Conyers, both of St. Petersburg; four daughters, Gertice Mitchell and Rutha Conyers, both of Bradenton, and Beatriz Conyers and Wanda Mitchell, both of St. Petersburg; two brothers, Aurthur James Washington, Rochester, N.Y., and Alex Washington, Detroit; two sisters, Sadie Glover, Rochester, and Willa Scott, Gulfport; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
HOLT, LEANER, 47, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at home. Born in Hazard, Ky., she came to this area in 1985 from Ohio. She enjoyed painting. Survivors include a daughter, Samantha Holt, St. Petersburg; three brothers, Osie Hicks, Fairborn, Ohio, and Arnold Hicks and Darrell Hicks, both of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Audrey Gibson, Dayton, and Ruby James, Knoxville, Tenn. Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
HOSSLER, RUTH MAE, 91, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute. Born in Doylestown, Pa., she came here more than 50 years ago from Akron, Ohio, where she was a payroll department supervisor for Goodrich Tire Co. for 10 years. She was a member of Unity Christ Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Woodrow. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
KLEINE, RICHARD K., 53, of Tampa, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at Town and Country Hospital, Tampa. Born in Norfolk, Va., he came to St. Petersburg in 1979 from New Hampshire and later moved to Tampa. He was a postal clerk in Tampa. He was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Survivors include two sons, Keith Edward Kleine, Alaska, and Craig Richard Kleine, Arizona; a sister, Dale L. Kleine, St. Petersburg; and a brother, Walter J. Kleine, Texas. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
OWEN, ADA MARIE, 77, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Edward White Hospital. She came here in 1958 from her native Yonkers, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Richard, St. Petersburg; and a daughter, Bonnie Day, Gainesville. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
PEEPLES, JOHN W., 99, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at home under hospice care. Born in Pleasant Mound, Ill., he came here in 1983 from Seattle. He retired as an inspector for Green Shoe Co. He enjoyed traveling. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Alexandria. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.
THIEME, ARTHUR K., 91, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 11, 2003) at the Oaks of Clearwater. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, he came to the United States 74 years ago. He was a chef and owned Thieme's Inn and Dining Room in Williamsburg, Va. He was Lutheran and a member of Optimist International. Survivors include his companion, Mimi Stout; and a daughter, Audrey Thieme Feller, and two grandchildren, Lisa Helen Feller and Fredrick Feller III, all of Florida. Royal Palm Funeral Chapel & Cemetery North, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

COURTS, ALBERT MARTIN "BIG DADDY," 89, of Aberdeen, Md., formerly of Seminole, died Tuesday (April 8, 2003) at home. He was born in Baltimore, where he was a former police officer. He retired as a maintenance engineer for New System Laundry. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Collins, Aberdeen; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.; and three great-great-grandchildren. Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, Aberdeen, Md.
MARSHALL, IRA JACKSON, 75, of Seminole, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at home. Born in Panama City, Fla., he moved to Seminole in 1971 from St. Petersburg. He was a line supervisor for Florida Power, retiring in 1989 after 37 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was Protestant and a member of the Country Time Cloggers and the Back Porch Blue Grass Band. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Hazel; two sons, Robert Dennis, Gaithersburg, Md., and Jack Carleton Marshall, Galveston, Texas; a daughter, Bess Kennedy, Seminole; a sister, Elaine Anderson, West Bay; and five grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Seminole.
PREMO, STANLEY I., 74, of Seminole, died Wednesday (April 9, 2003) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was a seasonal resident here since 1992 and moved here in 2002 from his native Ogdensburg, N.Y. He was Episcopal. Survivors include two sons, Terry and John, both of Duluth, Minn.; two daughters, Michele Marshall, Prescott, Canada, and Christine Vench, Ogdensburg; his companion of 36 years, Agnes Perry; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
SILVERSTEIN, DOROTHY Z., 89, of Seminole, died Thursday (April 10, 2003) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. Born in New York City, she came here in 1957 from Washington, D.C., where she was a secretary for the U.S. Postal Service, and later, a manager for Joan Roberts, a ladies' clothing boutique. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Eig, St. Petersburg; three brothers, Benjamin Zweben, Oakland, Calif., Dr. David Zweben, Lakewood, N.J., and Sol Zweben, Fort Myers; a grandson; and a granddaughter. Beth David South Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. Petersburg.