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Clearwater

• BAEHRE, ROBERT T., 78, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. He came here several years ago from his native Buffalo, N.Y. He was a cabinetry carpenter. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Clearwater, and Council 5635 Knights of Columbus, Dunedin. Survivors include his wife, Irene; a daughter, Debbie A. Kocurek, Oldsmar; a son, Wayne, Edgewater; a brother, William, Buffalo; three sisters, Kathleen Kisker and Evelyn Jeffords, both of Buffalo, and Lois Clack, Avon, Conn.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.
• LAW, VINCENT O. JR. "BEAU," 78, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., and came here in 1996 from Charleston, S.C. He was an entrepreneur and owned and operated several businesses, including feldspar mining, heavy manufacturing and oil exploration companies, a chain of gasoline stations and a commercial printing company. During the 1950s and 60s he worked for Pan American World Airways. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the Solomon Islands campaign. He graduated from the University of Minnesota. Survivors include his companion, Guy G. Crockett, Clearwater. National Cremation Society, Largo.
• ROWE, OLIA J., 96, of Clearwater, died Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at Bayview Gardens Retirement Village. She was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and came here in 1968 from Boston. She was a retired private duty registered nurse. She was a member of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater. Survivors include several nephews, including David MacLean, Halifax, Nova Scotia; and several nieces, including Helen Rogers and Cindy Butler, both of British Columbia. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
• WAHL, HELEN E., 82, of Clearwater, died Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Bloomington, Ind., and came here in 1959 from northern Indiana. She was a secretary at Largo Central Elementary School for 25 years. She was a member of First Christian Church of Bloomington and the Largo Ladies Retirement Group. She was a volunteer at both Eckerd Hall and the International Museum in St. Petersburg. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Voyles, Martinsville, Ind.; a son, Robert H., Jacksonville; a sister, Mary Jo Beldon, Springfield, Ore.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Largo

• HIRST, LOTTIE M., 94, of Largo, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Mariner Health Care of Belleair. She was born in Vineland, N.J., and came here in 1964 from Summit, N.J. She was a member of Church of the Isles Congregational, Indian Rocks Beach, and the church's Hannah Circle. She was a member of the Largo Women's Club, Belleair Bluffs Fireman's Auxiliary and the Busy Bees of Belleair. Survivors include a daughter, Helen, Largo; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
• HUMES, EDWARD E. JR. "BIG ED," 59, of Largo, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at Bay Pines VA Medical Center. He was born in Freeport, N.Y., and came here in 1993 from Fort Lauderdale, where he owned and operated the Beau Rivage II Marina. He was a former member of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department, Hose 4. He was a 27-year member and instructor of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. He volunteered for the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections and as a sound and electrical technician for the Largo Theater. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Survivors include three daughters, Pamela Hassett, Clearwater, Darlene Humes, Tannersville, N.Y., and Renay Dubay, Boca Raton; two sons, Edward E. III and Ehren, both of Boynton Beach; a sister, Sue Laudman, Freeport; five grandchildren; and two nephews. Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater.
• HUMPHREY, LILLIAN, 87, of Clearwater, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. She was born in Somerville, Mass., and came here in 1986 from Arlington, Mass. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, William; two sons, Lawrence, Palm Harbor, and Arthur, St. Petersburg; three daughters, Barbara Kerr, Clearwater, Dorothy Campbell, Pinellas Park, and Judith Bashta, Acton, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
• KROHN, BOBBIE L., 90, of Largo, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was born in New Tazewell, Tenn., and came here in 1971 from Franconia, Va. She was a graduate of Knoxville Business College and retired from the federal government as a payroll supervisor for the U.S Army at Fort Belvoir, Va. She was a homemaker and worked a few years as a professional artist. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Largo. Survivors include a daughter, Christina K. Cosdon, Largo; a sister, Mary Bob Edwards, Coronado, Calif.; several cousins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Oldsmar

• MARONEY, DR. JOHN A., of Oldsmar, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at home. He was born in Boston and came here in 1988 from Worcester, Mass., where he was a private practice thoracic and general surgeon. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and attended Harvard University. He was chief of surgery for 26 years at Worcester (Mass.) City Hospital. He was an Army Medical Corps veteran of World War II and served at the Normandy landing at Utah Beach. He also served during and after the war as surgeon in chief at the U.S. Army Hospital in Anniston, Ala. He was past president and secretary of Worcester Medical Society, secretary of the Alumnae Association for 40 years at Worcester City Hospital and editor of the Worcester Medical News for many years. Survivors include his longtime companion, Edythe Armstrong; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews, all in California. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

Palm Harbor

• COHEN, BRADLEY DAVID, 53, of Palm Harbor, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He came here in 1997 from his native Brooklyn, N.Y., and worked as a sales trainer for an automobile company. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline "Jackie"; and two brothers, Steven and Lonnie, both of Atlanta. Beth David North Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Clearwater.

Safety Harbor

• STEIGER, NORMAN C., 80, of Safety Harbor, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He came here in 1983 from his native Buffalo, N.Y., where he worked 42 years as a communications consultant for New York Telephone. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of New Port Richey and Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Hildegarde; two sons, Richard, Safety Harbor, and Gary, Buffalo; a daughter, Lynn Karaszewski, Atlanta; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Dunedin

• DODD, DR. WILLIAM ANTHONY, 90, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at home. He was born in Baltimore and came here in 1980 from Sea Island, Ga., . He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in 1934 and from the college's School of Medicine in 1938. He was a private practice obstetrical and gynecological physician from 1946 to 1960 in Baltimore, and served as chief of obstetrics and gynecology at St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore. He was an Army Medical Corps veteran of World War II with the rank of major, and served as chief of obstetrics and gynecology at the Army's Bolling Field Station Hospital, Washington, D.C. He was a founding fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a former affiliate member of the Royal Society of Medicine of the United Kingdom. He was a member of several medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons. In 1978, he received the AMA Appreciation Award. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Dunedin. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Louise; two sons, William A. Jr., Clearwater, and Dr. Michael J., Annapolis, Md.; a daughter, Mary Patricia Dodd, Albany, Calif.; a sister, Gladys Dodd Wright, Baltimore; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
• FIRESTONE, E. E. "GENE," 82, of Dunedin, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. He was born in Ada, Ohio, and came here in 1980 from Plymouth, Mich. He was a retired analyst for Burroughs-Unisys Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star while serving in the Philippines. He was a member of Dunedin Country Club and the 37th Division Veterans Association. He enjoyed golf and fishing and was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Berda; two daughters, Janis Firestone Nelson, Columbus, Ohio, and Joanna Firestone, New Hudson, Mich.; two sisters, Joan Broseke, Kenton, Ohio, and Lucille Hubbell, Ada; and two grandsons. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
• GRACY, WALTER D., 94, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Mease Continuing Care, Dunedin. He was born in Monongah, W. Va., and came here in 2000 from Spring Hill. He retired in 1975 as a warehouse manager after 44 years with Fairmont Wall Plaster Co., Fairmont, W. Va. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Spring Hill, a former president of the Holy Name Society, Diocese of Wheeling W. Va., and was once named Catholic Layman of the Year for the diocese. He served as faithful navigator for the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Clarksburg,W. Va., and for the Knights of Columbus Council in Spring Hill. Survivors include two sons, Gregory D., Dunedin, and John, Inverness; a daughter, Blanche Weaver, Santa Ana, Calif.; two brothers, Victor, Fairmont, and Joseph, Boston; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
• PURDY, EDMUND J., 91, of Dunedin, died Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at home. He came here in 1978 from his native Philadelphia. He was an Army veteran of World War II with the rank of major. Survivors include his wife, Barbary; and two sons, Edmund and David.. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

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Gulfport

• GOOD, RITA LOVELAND, 80, Gulfport, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. She came here in 1952 from her native Watertown, N.Y. She worked in real estate since May 1960 and was a member of the St. Petersburg Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She was a charter member of the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and the Gulfport Historical Association, and was a member of American Legion Post 125 Auxiliary and AMVETS Post 8. She was a charter member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. She bowled and sponsored two bowling leagues for 25 years. She played in a golf league for more than 15 years and played in a dart league for 18 years. Survivors include two daughters, Kaye Brickey, St. Petersburg, and Karen Robbins, Gulfport; three sons, Howard Good Jr., Pinellas Park, Larry Good, St. Petersburg, and Joe Good, Jacksonville; three sisters, Mary Natali, Clayton, N.Y., Lucy Swart, St. Petersburg, and Kathryn Cuppernell, Hagerstown, Md.; a brother, Ernest Loveland Jr., Gulfport; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

St. Pete Beach

• DWORSKY, MAURINE L. (MARCIA), 76, of St. Pete Beach, died Sunday (Aug. 10, 2003) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Springfield, Mass., she came here several years ago from Schenectady, N.Y. She attended Springfield College and Yale Graduate School of Drama. She was a member of Temple Gates of Heaven and its Sisterhood, B'nai B'rith and the Civic Playhouse in Schenectady. She was a former co-owner and co-operator of Star Furniture Company in downtown Schenectady. Survivors include three sons, Roger L., Schenectady, Bruce A., St. Pete Beach, and Adam D., Princeton Junction, N.J.; a daughter, Ava Nan Quinn, Pensacola; a brother, Dr. Robert Radner, Palm Beach; and 11 grandchildren. Beth David South Chapel of David C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

• AUSTIN, CATHERINE, 81, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in East New York, she came here in 1989. She was a nurse's aide at Queens General Hospital. She retired in 1977 from the board of education in New York. She was a member of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church and the Brick Town Players Social Club. She was a 40-year volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Austin, Kingston, Jamaica, and Kenneth Austin, Westbury, N.Y.; three granddaughters; a great-grandson; two nieces; and six nephews. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
• DeANGELIS, ELIZABETH, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at home from cancer. She came here in 1994 from her native Providence, R.I. She retired from a career in nursing after 25 years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, John DeAngelis and Robert DeAngelis, both of Providence. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• GALLAGHER, JOHN L. "JACK," 72, of Holiday, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in North Hampton, Pa., he came here in 1994 from Danbury, Conn. He was an ordained minister with Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, serving in St. Petersburg churches for the past five years, the last two years with the Church of Christ Lutheran Church. He earned his bachelor degree of divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and was ordained in 1955. He served in six states and Puerto Rico. Survivors include his companion of 44 years, Vincent Ivi; a brother, Bernard, and two nieces and two grandnephews, all of Pennsylvania. Preferred Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.
• GARRICK, SARAH E. JOHNS, 89, of Lecanto, formerly of Tarpon Springs and St. Petersburg, died Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in St. Petersburg, moved to Tarpon Springs in 1933 and moved to Lecanto in 1989. She owned Humpty Dumpty Day Care in Anclote for 30 years. She was past Worthy Matron of OESElectra Chapter 18. Survivors include a sister, Helen Taylor, Ocala; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.
• HOPPERT, JACQUELINE E. (SISTRUNK) "JACKIE," 78, of Inverness, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in St. Petersburg, she moved to Citrus County in 1969. She was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School. She worked for Avanzin Lumber and the Citrus County Facilities Maintenance Offices. She attended First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, William G. "Bill"; three daughters, Sandra Martin and Cynthia Sistrunk, both of St. Petersburg, and Susan Ellis, Spring, Texas; two stepdaughters, Debbie Tompkins, Spring Hill, and Dawn Oliva, Hudson; two stepsons, Larry Hoppert, St. Petersburg, and Jerry Hoppert, Spring Hill; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory, Inverness.
• LIVACCARI, ANDREW J. JR., 85, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Aug. 9, 2003) at Comprehensive Healthcare of Clearwater. He came here several years ago from his native White Plains, N.Y., where he was the owner of an ice cream shop. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a son, Andrew J. III, St. Petersburg. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• MARTH, EUGENE V., 82, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Aug. 11, 2003) at Bay Pines VA Medical Center. He came here several years ago from his native Wausau, Wis. He was an Army veteran and was a maintenance worker at a department store. Survivors include a brother, Louis, Wausau. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• MORRISON, LT. COL. RICHARD I. (RET.), 82, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Libertyville, Iowa, he came here in 1964 from Japan. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and retired after 28 years of Air Force service. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Fairfield, Iowa. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Virginia Rose; two sons, Danny K., St. Petersburg, and R. Greg, San Pablo, Calif.; two daughters, Trudy D. Arnett, Largo, and Gina M. Duncan, Gainesville; a brother, Rex, Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• O'DAY, THOMAS STEVEN, 53, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Clearwater, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at home. Born in Rantoul, Ill., he moved to Clearwater in 1975 from Tennessee and moved to St. Petersburg in 1996. He was a Navy veteran and was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Sandy; two sons, Kenneth, Knoxville, Tenn., and Christopher, Sharps Chapel, Tenn.; three stepdaughters, Allison Gordon, Largo, Stephanie Higbee, St. Petersburg, and Melissa Roeder, Oldsmar; his mother, Mildred Maxine Medley, Marion, Ind.; a brother, Kenneth, Nashville; three sisters, Donna Grandon, Muncie, Ind., Ellen O'Day, Florence, Ky., and Jeanette Guebel, Nashville; and eight grandchildren. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Seminole.
• THREADGILL, SAMUEL J., 79, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Aug. 16, 2003) at College Harbor Retirement Community. A Miami native, he came here in 1998 from Dawsonville, Ga. He was a Navy veteran. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and worked in the building industry for many years. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and was named the Pinellas County Habitat 2003 Volunteer of the Year. He was a member of St. Albans Episcopal Church in St. Pete Beach, and remained active with St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Dahlonega, Ga. He enjoyed woodworking and photography and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include a son, Samuel Jr., Gainesville; a daughter, Susan Barnes, Gulfport; two brothers; and two grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
• TRIBIANO, FREDERICK J. "FRED," 86, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Aug. 15, 2003) at home under the care of his family and hospice. He came here in 1972 from his native Staten Island, N.Y. He was a home builder locally and in New York for 40 years. He was a member of the Church of the Transfiguration and the Sons of Italy. He was a former owner and operator of Vitelli's Merchants of Venice in Kenneth City. Survivors include a daughter, Debra Lista, Kenneth City; two sons, Robert and Dr. Timothy, both of St. Petersburg; and four grandchildren. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

• DIETMEIER, EDNA MAE, 71, of Seminole, died Thursday (Aug. 14, 2003) at home. Born in Albany, Ky., she came here 24 years ago from Muncie, Ind. She was an administrative assistant and a caregiver. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, where she also served as a librarian at the church library. Survivors include her husband, Clifford E.; a son, Steven Abbott, Muncie; two daughters, Kathy Crum, Springport, Ind., and Linda Welch, Muncie; four brothers, Charles Craig, Verble Craig and Bryant Craig, all of Muncie, and David Craig, Noblesville, Ind.; a sister, Pearl Upchurch, Albany; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services, Largo.

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