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Friday, August 8, 2003

SUNCOAST OBITUARIES

Friday, August 8, 2003

This list is compiled from the
regional editions of the St. Petersburg Times.

Citrus| Hernando | Hillsborough | Pasco
North Pinellas | South Pinellas

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ALBERO, CONSTANCE MARIE "CONNIE," 79, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Old Town, Maine, she came to this area 16 years ago from Enfield, Conn. She was a homemaker and attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Bartholomew "Al"; five sons, Ronald Martin, Beverly Hills, Leonard Martin, Etna, Maine, Wayne Martin, Port Richey, Charles Albero, East Thetford, Vt., and Gabriel Albero, Mansfield, Conn.; four daughters, Marlene Jacobs and Carolyn Jones, both of Spring Hill, Kim Vaillancourt, Enfield, Conn., and Lucille Siemienkowicz, Broadbrook, Conn.; four brothers, Donald Pelletier, Leiston, Maine, Gil Pelletier, Enfield, George "Peter" Pelletier and Larry Pelletier, both of Caribou, Maine; two sisters, Lorraine Norris, St. Petersburg, and Esther Henderson, Houlton, Maine; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill.

CANTONE, DOMINICK, 89, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Avante Nursing Home in Inverness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 17 years ago from North Carolina and was Catholic. Survivors include two brothers, Ralph, Ocala, and Joseph, California; two sisters, Mary Donato, Ocala, and Assunta Palma, Spring Hill; eight nieces and nephews. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

D'ALTO, PAUL A., 77, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) in Inverness. Born in Queens, N.Y., he came here in 1985 from Merrick, N.Y. He was a county government construction inspector. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II and member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Caesar; two daughters, Donna Vandenhoff, Kettering, Ohio, and Debora D'Alto, Crystal River; and three grandsons, Ritchie D'Alto, Miamisburg, Ohio, Butch Ogden and Paul Ogden, both of Tampa. Hooper Funeral Homes and Crematory, Beverly Hills.

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AMENOWICZ, ANNA, 89, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Forest Oaks Nursing Home in Spring Hill. Born in Czechoslovakia, she came here more than four years ago from Chicago. During World War II, she worked as an interpreter for the American military and with the Czech Underground. She was Catholic. Survivors include her son, Peter S., Spring Hill; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

BIGGUM, EUGENE M., 72, of Brooksville, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, he came here 13 years ago from Ocala. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for lime rock mining. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a life member of VFW Post 6713. Survivors include his wife, Lula; a son, John Martin, Indiana; a daughter, Barbara Jean Germain, Dunedin; a stepson, John D. Clark, Cross City; four stepdaughters, Juanita Parker and Trudie Mae Grieves, both of Brooksville, Myrtice Redford, Murphy, N.C., and Deloris Wallace, Four Oaks, N.C.; a brother, Robert, Zanesville; 30 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Brooksville.

ROBINS, MARIA E., 71, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Puerto Rico, she came here two years ago from Aurora, Colo. She enjoyed cooking, collecting music boxes and dancing. Survivors include her husband and two children. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

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BACAICUA, HENRY, 81, of Brandon, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) in Oldsmar. Born in Bilbao, Spain, he moved to Brandon in 1989 from New York. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Emily; a son, Henry Jr.; a daughter, Manuela Marques; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

BARTLETT, VIRGINIA H., 78, of Sun City Center, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003). Born in Everett, Mass., she moved to Sun City Center 15 years ago from Tampa. She was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert; two sons, Robert Jr., North Andover, Mass., and Arthur H., Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Bonnie Lee Janson, Glendale, Mo.; sister, Janette Green, North Andover; and two grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.

BOTHE, ROBERT, 73, of Sun City Center, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at Brandon Health and Rehabilitation Center. He moved to Florida three years ago from Hatboro, Pa. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a microbiologist and was Lutheran. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Zumpano, Mary McNamara, Eileen Decastro and Dorothy Long; two brothers, Carl and John Bothe; and eight grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

CHEZAR, FAYE, 91, of Sun City Center, died Thursday (July 31, 2003) at South Bay Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved to Sun City Center several years ago. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Boris. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

GAFFORD, ROBERT FRANKLIN "FRANK," 56, of Dover, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003). Born in Georgia, he was a longtime resident of the Tampa area. He was a handyman. Survivors include his wife, Pamela; a son, Michael Gafford, Lakeland; a brother, Ernest Gafford, Brandon; three sisters, Evelyn Holley and Tommie Lyle, both of Plant City, and Peggy Hicks, Live Oak; and several nieces and nephews. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.

HESS, ELEANOR ANNA, 78, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Tampa, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Westminster Shores Health. Born in New York, she moved to the area in 1967. She was a lab technician with All Children's Hospital for 18 years, and was a member of Sundance Ranch Homeowner's Association. Survivors include three daughters, JoAnn Knight, St. Petersburg, Lynn A. McBride, Bradenton, and Marguerite Hess, Long Beach, Miss.; a son, Charles Hess, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Mary Lowry, Casselberry, and Josephine Dodt, New Jersey; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center, Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.

HUFFMAN, MARY K., 84, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) in Clearwater. Born in Kenton, Ohio, she was a homemaker. Survivors include a brother, Lee King, Clearwater; and several nieces and nephews. Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.

NELSON, WILLIAM OSCAR, 80, of Seffner, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003). He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include five sons, Jack and Fred Ramsey, Jerry, Jimmy and Steve Nelson; four daughters, Shirley Hodge, Brenda Barker, Debbie Sherman and Betty Diaz; a brother, James Nelson; two sisters, Lena Roberts and Mary Benitez; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

PARRISH, GEORGE FRINK, 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at home. Born in Manatee County, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was the owner of Rountree and Parrish Auto Parts for 25 years and was Baptist. Survivors include a daughter, Cathy Harn, Tampa; a son, Ronald Parrish, Riverview; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

PLEWNIAK, BERNARD, 81, of Tampa, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003). Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he moved to the Tampa area in 1988. He was a railroad mechanic and was Catholic. Survivors include a brother, Edward. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

SMITH, WINNIE MAE, 99, of Tampa, formerly of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at home under the care of LifePath Hospice. Born in Hazlehurst, Ga., she moved to the area in 1931 from Alabama. She was a homemaker and a member of Pace United Methodist Church and Dunedin United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, William L. Smith, Safety Harbor; a daughter, Gladys Norton, Tampa; a sister, Callide Campbell, Pace; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

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AMUNDSEN, MARY, 99, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Holiday and Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Manorcare of Pittsburgh. She had lived in Tarpon Springs and Holiday before returning to her native Pittsburgh. She was a telephone operator and former member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Holiday. She was a 78-year member of Catholic Daughters of America. Survivors include four generations of numerous nieces and nephews. Maurice L. Knee Ltd. Funeral Home, Pittsburgh.

COVINO, JEAN, 81, of Dade City, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at University Community Hospital in Tampa. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she came here seven years ago from Tampa. She retired from the Trac Microwave Co. in Tampa. She was a member of the Dade City YMCA and St. Rita Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Marie Pierce, San Antonio; a son, Michael R., Clearwater; two brothers, Angelo Nigro and Frank Nigro; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren. Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Homes, Dade City.

GRABOWSKI, T. ROBERT, 85, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Detroit, he came here 11 years ago from Troy, Mich. He was a retired general manager of Hughes & Hatcher. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 34 and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Caroline; a son, Daniel, Milwaukee; a brother, Norman, Warren, Mich.; two sisters, Elizabeth Hart, Richmond, Va., and Veronica Majewski, Warren, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

HENRICH, MARY, 77, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. She came here three years ago from her native Detroit and was Catholic. Survivors include two brothers, L.E. Henrich and J.D. Henrich; and a sister, A. Portman. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

JONES, ALBERT O., 83, of Zephyrhills, died Friday (Aug. 1, 2003) in Dade City. Born in Marion, Ill., he came to Florida in 1988 from Burlington, Mass. He was a Navy veteran with 20 years of service as a steward. He was a member of the VFW and DAV serving as past commander. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Armentry H.: a son, Albert M., Plymouth, Mass.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

KARDOS, ALFRED, 84, of Holiday, died Thursday (Aug. 7, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital in Tarpon Springs. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here in 1981 from Mineola, N.Y. He was a systems administrator for General Electric with 34 years of service. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a life member and past commander of VFW Post 1305, Mineola, N.Y. He was a member of the Holiday Moose Lodge 1429 and the TAT Civic Association Holiday. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Yolanda; two sons, James J., Northport, N.Y., and Edward P., Hudson; a daughter, Barbara L. Harris, New Port Richey; a brother, Edward Z., Richmond, Va.; a sister, Irene Tukacs, Waterbury, Conn.; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Preferred Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.

KINNE, IRENE CRAWFORD, 80, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in South Wilmington, Ill., she came here in 1975 from Romeoville, Ill. Survivors include a son, Timothy G., Hudson; four daughters, Patricia L. West, New Port Richey; Jackie Shipinski, Westmont, Ill.; Marcia Leek, Rockford, Ill.; and Mary McKoy, West Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Virginia Gorski, Hudson; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey.

McINTOSH, RUTH ANN, 53, of Hudson, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Clearwater Center. Born in Owsley, Ky., she came here in 1998 from Fort Lauderdale. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include two sisters, Sarah Stacy, Spring Valley, Ohio, and Rose Lockard, Hudson; two nephews and three nieces. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

PUNICKI, CHESTER JOHN, 85, of New Port Richey, formerly of Holiday and Clearwater, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Chicago, he moved to Holiday in 1990 from Clearwater, then in 1998 moved to New Port Richey. He was a retired machinist for Pratt and Whitney Corp. with seven years of service. He was an Army Infantry Division veteran of World War II serving in the Special Troops. He was a member of the VFW Post 10167 Holiday and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Lillian C.; five daughters, Lucille V. Harris, Mount Pleasant, S.C.; Jolene B. Beery, North Babylon, N.Y.; Diane F. Mychajliw, Rockville, Md.; Lillian A. Koch and Denise M. Berthold, both of Holiday; two sons, Chester J., Bohemia, N.Y., and Daniel J., Oakland, Maine; a sister, Marie Holz, Baldwin, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Holiday.

PURDY, DAVID L., 62, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) in Port Richey. Born in Boston, he came here in 1973 from East Weymouth, Mass. He was the co-owner of Trouble Free Auto in New Port Richey. He was a Navy veteran (1960-1963) and was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Rita "Karen"; a daughter, Kristine Narcum, Trinity; a son, David M., St. Petersburg; two brothers, John, East Weymouth, and Bruce, Durand, Mich.; and two stepbrothers, John and Donald Dino. Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey.

SESSA, CATHERINE, 70, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) in New Port Richey. She came here 21 years ago from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a procurement supervisor at First American Savings in Holiday. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James Sessa Sr.; a son, James Sessa Jr., and two daughters, Linda Sessa and Lindsey Seddon, all of New Port Richey; and two grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

TAGLIARINI, VINCENT J., 91, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Gulfside Regional Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Italy, he came here 15 years ago from North Salem, N.Y. He was a self-employed upholsterer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8155 and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Concetta; two sons, Jack, Somerset, N.J., and Ben, North Salem; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

TALBOT, DOROTHY "DOTTIE," 87, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Johnstown, Pa., she came here in 1969 from Everett, Pa. She was a retired self-employed bookkeeper and was Methodist. She was a member of the Eagles Aerie Hudson and Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jo, Saluda, Va.; and two grandchildren. Wellwood/Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, Hudson.

TRECKEY, DANIEL LEE, 50, of New Port Richey, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Aug. 7, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. He came here eight years ago from his native St. Petersburg. He was an assembler for Pall Aerospace in New Port Richey and was Pentecostal. Survivors include four daughters, Chrisse Pfleiger, Pinellas Park; Lisa Pearson, Indian Rocks Beach; Victoria Treckey and Ashley Treckey, both of St. Petersburg; a brother, James Lee, Weaver, Ala.; a sister, Penny E. Kietzman, Holiday; five grandchildren; and fiancee, Peggy Esken. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

WHITMAN, WILLARD KENT, 64, of Hudson, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Manchester, Tenn., he came here seven years ago from Elkhart, Ind. He was a self-employed truck driver. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Janice M.; three daughters, Nanny Lutrell, Mishawaka, Ind.; Jana Whitman, Hudson; and Billie Jo Whitman, Elkhart; a sister, Sue Swan, and two brothers, Kenny and John, all of Elkhart; and five grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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Belleair Bluffs

HOLCOMB, EUGENE R. "GENE," 85, of Belleair Bluffs, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at home. He came to Florida in 1934 from his native Columbus, Ohio, and was sales manager for Holcomb-Roth Associates, Miami. He was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include two sons, Gary L., Belleair Bluffs, and Richard E., Atlanta; and three grandchildren, Emmaline, Chad and Brandon. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Clearwater

BEARD, EUNICE M., 80, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at home. She was born in Laurel, Miss., and came here in 1955 from Mississippi. She was a homemaker and Baptist. Survivors include a son, Larry R., Florida; a sister, Marie Holt, Mississippi; and three grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
FAIRCHILD, LUCILE M., 87, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Aug. 7, 2003) at Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center, Clearwater. She was born in Fargo, N.D., and came here in 1949 from Minneapolis. She was a hairdresser and worked for Mamezella on Clearwater Beach. She was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church and the church's Women's Guild, Clearwater, the Clearwater Senior Citizens and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a brother, George Bassett, Winnebago, Minn.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Druid Chapel, Clearwater.
FIORENTINO, MANEE, 61, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at home. She was born in Phuket, Thailand, and came here in 1999 from New York. She owned and operated a restaurant for 10 years in Thailand and for two years in New York and also worked as a traffic lights tester for 10 years in New York. She was Buddhist. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, William "Bill"; two sons, Soonthorn Wongsila, Thailand, and James Fiorentino, Fishkill, N.Y.; two daughters, Suchit Wongsila, Yonkers, N.Y., and Suchin Stefkovic, Mahopac, N.Y.; three sisters; and three granddaughters. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
FRASER, EDMUND A., of Clearwater, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Oak Manor Nursing Center, Largo. He was born in Ogdensburg, N.Y., and came here in 1963 from Las Vegas. He was an electrical engineer and retired after 25 years with Rochester Gas & Electric. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a volunteer teacher for New Voice Club. He was Baptist and a 32nd degree member of Sunshine Masonic Lodge 288, Gulfport, and Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Shirley (Price); a son, James Kimball, Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Morgan, Clearwater; a sister, Irene Follett, Rochester; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
PARKS, CLARA E., 67, of Clearwater, died Thursday (Aug. 7, 2003) at home. She came here in 1963 from her native Wheeling, W. Va. She worked as a home health care nurse's aide and was Protestant. Survivors include three sons, Kevin Parks, Clearwater, and Richard Hans and Frankie Parks Jr.; a daughter, Kasandra Nice, Ohio; four sisters, Helen A. Phillips, Clearwater, and Mary Barret, Darlene Humphrey and Kathy Britton, all of West Virginia; a brother, Dale Humphrey, Ohio; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
PUNICKI, CHESTER JOHN, 85, of New Port Richey, formerly of Holiday and Clearwater, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. He was born in Chicago, moved to Holiday in 1990 from Clearwater, and in 1998 he moved to New Port Richey. He was a retired machinist after seven years with Pratt and Whitney Corp. He was an Army infantry veteran of World War II. He was Catholic and a member of VFW Post 10167, Holiday. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Lillian C.; five daughters, Lucille V. Harris, Mount Pleasant, S.C., Jolene B. Beery, North Babylon, N.Y., Diane F. Mychajliw, Rockville, Md., and Lillian A. Koch and Denise M. Berthold, both of Holiday; two sons, Chester J., Bohemia, N.Y., and Daniel J., Oakland, Maine; a sister, Marie Holz, Baldwin, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.
SMITH, WINNIE MAE, 99, of Tampa, formerly a 60-year resident of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at home under the care of Lifepath Hospice. She was born in Hazlehurst, Ga., and came here in 1931 from Boaz, Ala. She was a homemaker. She was a former member of Pace (Fla.) United Methodist Church and Dunedin United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, quilting and crocheting. Survivors include a son, William L., Safety Harbor; a daughter, Gladys Norton, Tampa; a sister, Callide Campbell, Pace; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
SNYDER, AGNES M., 95, of Clearwater Beach, died Saturday (Aug. 2, 2003) at Clearwater Center nursing home. She was born in New York City and came here in 1950. She was Catholic. Survivors include a son, James; two granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Largo

BERNARDI, LUCREZIA, 78, of Largo, died Thursday (July 31, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in Vieste, Italy, came to the United States in 1956 and moved here in 1992 from Ellwood City, Pa. She was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Theodore; two daughters, Palma and Betty Bernardi, both of Largo; a son, Steve, Ellwood City; two sisters, Anna Maria and Pasquina Cotugno, both of Italy; three grandsons; and three great-grandsons. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
TETREAULT, GEORGE L., 90, of Largo, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in Canada and came here in 1984 from Springfield, Mass., where he retired as a foreman in the textile industry. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include his wife, Simonne G.; two sons, Roger, Lady Lake, and George L. Jr., Springfield; a daughter, Claire Cieboter, Springfield; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
ZAMPARELLI, FLORENCE F., 101, of Largo, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Tandem Health Care of St. Petersburg at Seminole. She was born in Queens, N.Y., and came here in 1981 from Brooklyn, N.Y., where she worked 50 years as a sewing machine operator in the textile industry. She was Catholic and a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Survivors include seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Oldsmar

CAGNEY, ROBERT JAMES "JIMMY CAG," 79, of Oldsmar, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at home. He was born in New York City and came here in 1950 from Cleveland. He was a horse trainer and worked at the horse track in Oldsmar, formerly known as Sunshine Park now Tampa Bay Downs. He was an Army paratrooper in World War II. He was Catholic. Survivors include caregivers of 23 years, the Fred Wahrenberger family. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

Safety Harbor

MAILHOTT, VIRGINIA, 96, of Safety Harbor, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. She came here in 2002 from her native Chicopee, Mass., where she retired as a retail clerk. Survivors include three daughters, Edna Dinsmore and Marie Dillard, both of Clearwater, and Leah Dufresne, Three Rivers, Mass.; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. International Casket and Urn Gallery, Clearwater.

Tarpon Springs

BRADEN, WILLIAM F., 71, of Tarpon Springs, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at home. He was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, and came here in 1988 from Cleveland. He owned and operated Braden Photography Studio for 23 years in Cleveland and Clearwater and taught photography at Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He founded the Cleveland Mountaineering Club and was a member of the National Ski Patrol. He was an avid sailor, boat builder, marksman and gunsmith. Survivors include a son, Gerald W., Clearwater; a daughter, Karen Braden Wilburn, Newbury Park, Calif.; a granddaughter, Angela Clark, Elyria, Ohio; and two great-grandsons. National Cremation Society, Largo.

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Indian Rocks Beach

LAW, AVENELL C., 79, of Doylestown, Pa., formerly of Indian Rocks Beach, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at Doylestown Hospital. He was born in Lakeland. He was a retired clerk for the Pennsylvania State Police Department. Survivors include a son, Stuart Law, Skillman, N.J.; a brother, the Rev. Linton Guy "Buddy" Creel, Cocoa Beach; two sisters, Margie Sue Brock, Largo, and Charlotte Merlene Joh-Childs, Franklin, Ga. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Pinellas Park

SLEVAR, ELIZABETH A., 73, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (July 30, 2003) at home. Born in Welland, Ontario, she came here 29 years ago from North Tonawanda, N.Y. Survivors include a son, Steven Slevar, North Tonawanda; three daughters, Carolyn McMahan, Clarence Center, N.Y., Judy McMahan, Clearwater, and Mary Jane Elder, St. Petersburg; three brothers, Alex Breitenbach, London, Ontario, and Roy Breitenbach and Ernie Breitenbach, both of Welland; three sisters, Helen Meszaros, Mary Toth and Elsie Graham, all of Welland; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.

St. Pete Beach

FITE, JOHN E., 59, of St. Pete Beach, died Sunday (Aug. 3, 2003) at home. Born in Madison, Ala., he came here in 2002 from Memphis. He was a truck driver for M&H Construction in Hernando, Miss., for three years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Ryan, Honolulu, and Randy, Memphis; a sister, Shirley Crook, and a brother, Billy W., both of Memphis. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
GRIFFIN, ANNA MARIE, 84, of St. Pete Beach, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at Bayside Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, St. Petersburg. She came here in 1979 from her native St. Louis. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, William F.; three daughters, Marge Williams, St. Louis, Anna Grant, Cincinnati, and Terri Hirsch, St. Louis; a son, William Griffin, St. Louis; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

St. Petersburg

BUTLER, ETHEN SR., 80, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He came here 50 years ago from his native Lake City. He was a property manager for the former D.R. Adams Realtor for 15 years and was an antiques collector and dealer. He was a member of Moore's Chapel AME Church. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; two sons, Ethen Jr., Ohio, and Phillip, St. Petersburg; three daughters, Margaret Butler, Shelia Riggens and Geraldine Dixon, all of St. Petersburg; four brothers, Albert James Johnson, San Diego, David Butler and Charlie Butler, both of Ocala, and Alfred Butler, New York; a sister, Mary Ann Lee, Newberry; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
CARLTON, NELLIE M., 91, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Montcalm, W.Va., she came here in 1999 from Ellijay, Ga. She was a nursing assistant for a children's hospital in Georgia and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Petersburg and Georgia. Survivors include a son, Virgil Lee, St. Petersburg; and two sisters, Edith Dunn, Kentucky, and Rosie Clower, Montcalm. Florida Direct Cremation & Burial Society, St. Petersburg.
DENHAM, DONALD WINSLOW, 44, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. He came here from his native Massachusetts. He was a taxicab driver for Yellow Cab for 20 years in Clearwater. He was Protestant. Survivors include two sons, James L. and William D., both of St. Petersburg. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
DUNKMAN, WILLABELLE H. "BILLIE JO," 98, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Grace Health Care of St. Petersburg. Born in Blackwood, Va., she came here in 1968 from Chicago. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Gateway Congregation in Pinellas Park. Survivors include a son, Fredrick Dunkman, St. Petersburg. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
FISHER, DORIS "DODIE," 71, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2003) at home. She came here in 1973 from her native Bridgeport, Conn., and worked at J.G. Doran American Legion Post 158 in Treasure Island, where she was vice president. Survivors include her companion of 32 years, Clay Gregory; a son, Gilbert, and a daughter, Karen Leandres, both of St. Petersburg; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation Society, Clearwater.
HUSTON, GAILIA D. "GAYE," 86, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Green Bench assisted living facility. Born in Old Concord, Pa., she came here in 1948 from Washington, Pa. She and her husband, Harry, owned Fairview Manor Motel and the New Beach Haven Motel for 25 years. She was a graduate of Penn Commercial Business School in Washington, Pa. She was a member of Pass-a-Grille Beach Community Church. Survivors include a son, J. Thomas, Atlanta; three daughters, Barbara H. Benda, Tallahassee, Judy H. Sadoyama, St. Petersburg, and Karen Kammer, Pineville, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.
KING, ROBERT LINCOLN, 92, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Born in Massillon, Ohio, he came here in 1964 from Akron, Ohio. He was a retired police officer for the Akron Police Department and served for 25 years. He was a member of Palm Lake Christian Church. Survivors include a son, James R., St. Petersburg; three daughters, June M. Smith, Akron, and Patricia L. Nelson and Ruth A. Eaton, both of St. Petersburg; two brothers, Jack T., Jackson, Tenn.; and Charles E., Akron; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LEWIS, VIOLET "MIDGE," 83, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She came here in 1961 from Philadelphia. She was a server for Chief Charlie's restaurant. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing bingo at the Seminole Indian Reservation. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Lewis Dinninger, St. Petersburg; a sister, Florence Kates, Philadelphia; and two grandchildren. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.
MARTIN, ARTHUR, 82, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. He came here in 1951 from his native Quincy. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and was Baptist. Survivors include a son, Handy, St. Petersburg; and two brothers, Henry Sanders, Jacksonville, and Terry Martin, Pensacola. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
RADAY, CLEMENT W., 89, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Villas of Casa Celeste. Born in South Bend, Ind., he came here in 1959 from Benton Harbor, Mich. He retired from R.V. Money Air Conditioning. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Maxine; three sons, Ronald, Pensacola, Michael, St. Petersburg, and John, Wesley Chapel; two brothers, Marvin, Tampa, and Victor, Seminole; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Royal Palm Funeral Chapel & Cemetery North, St. Petersburg.
TRECKEY, DANIEL LEE, 50, of New Port Richey, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Aug. 7, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. He came here eight years ago from his native St. Petersburg. He was an assembler for Pall Aerospace in New Port Richey and was Pentecostal. Survivors include four daughters, Chrisse Pfleiger, Pinellas Park, Lisa Pearson, Indian Rocks Beach, and Victoria Treckey and Ashley Treckey, both of St. Petersburg; a brother, James Lee, Weaver, Ala.; a sister, Penny E. Kietzman, Holiday; five grandchildren; and his companion, Peggy Esken. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
WILLIAMS, BEATRICE L., 86, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 5, 2003) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Monticello, she came here in 1938 from Tallahassee. She owned Apex Beauty Salon and Williams Beauty Fashion. She was a member of Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church. She was president of the City Federated Black Women's Club, the Young Matrons Nonpareil Club, the Azalea Nonpareil Club and OES. She was a graduate of Gibbs High School and the cosmetology school at Gibbs Vocational School. Survivors include two sons, Louie T. Williams and Willie L. "Bill" Williams, and three daughters, Carolyn A. Winton, Glenda E. Harris and Willie R. Kelly, all of St. Petersburg; two sisters, Juanita White and Willa Mapp, both of Rochester, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.

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CONIGLIO, ANTHONY I., 80, of West Lake, Ohio, formerly of Seminole, died Saturday (July 26, 2003). He was born in Cleveland. He retired from the Parker Rabe Paper Co. of St. Petersburg. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Jean Moulden and Geraldine Lungard; two brothers, August and Gerald; and six grandchildren. Dostal Funeral Services, North Omstead, Ohio.

RICHTERS, ANNA J., 58, of Seminole, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. Born in Medford, Mass., she came here in 1980 from Billerica, Mass. She was a time-share sales associate for Bay and Beach Club in Indian Rocks Beach. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, James E.; a son, James M., Oldsmar; a daughter, Diane M. Lewis, Seminole; three brothers, Joseph Giurleo and Frank Giurleo Jr., both of Arlington, Mass., and John Giurleo, Raynham, Mass.; a sister, Rose Cusato, Woburn, Mass.; and four grandchildren. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery, Seminole.

SCHULZ, CARL W., 59, of Seminole, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he came here in 1990 from Lafayette, La. He retired as a store manager for Kmart after 23 years. He was a graduate of Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. He was a member of the Pinellas Park Lions Club and the Tampa Bay 56ers Club. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Jenifer "Jena" Schulz, St. Petersburg, and Barbara D. Erdberg, League City, Texas; a sister, Elaine Schmeisser, Joliet, Ill.; and a granddaughter. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

SIGOUIN, SIMONE M., 85, of Seminole, died Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Theophille, Quebec, she came here in 1972 from Dover, N.H., where she was a retired shoemaker for Miller Shoes. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Largo. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Gerard; two sons, Norman G., Seminole, and Donald R. Sparta, Ga.; six grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.