St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

SUNCOAST DEATHS

Saturday, April 29, 2000

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

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

BUCKNER, BEATRICE "JERRY," 70, of Homosassa, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Elkview, W.Va., she came here 16 years ago from Page, W.Va. She was a home health care worker and member of First Pentecostal Church, Inglis. Survivors include two sons, Michael Swafford, Homosassa, and Glen Morris, Pinch, W.Va.; a daughter, Ruth Elswick, Homosassa; eight brothers; eight sisters; and four grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

GUZMAN, JOSEPHINE "JOSIE," 80, of Citrus Springs, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Ocala Regional Medical Center. Born in Puerto Rico, she came here 19 years ago from New York. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Louis Jr. and Nelson, both of New York City; a daughter, Hilda Young, Ocala; a brother, Luis Ramos, Puerto Rico; six sisters, Mercedes Esparra, Isabel Pacheco and Lydia Ramos, all of New York City, Haydee McGannon, Stuart, Norma Delgado, West Palm Beach, and Raquel Gonzales, Deltona; and six grandchildren. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

HOFFA, MARY E., 77, of Hernando, died Friday (April 28, 2000) at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Madisonville, Ky., she came here last year from Canon City, Colo. Survivors include a son, Charles E. Jr., Hernando. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

MENDHAM, JOHN C. JR., 75, of Lecanto, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. Born in Pontiac, Mich., he came here 10 years ago from Alpena, Mich. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Hernando United Methodist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4252, Hernando. Survivors include his wife, Grace; a son, Kenneth, Millington, Mich.; three daughters, Barbara Jacobs, Beverly Hills, Sandra Ball, Waterford, Mich., and Katherine Connolly, Holder; two brothers, Bill, Milford, Mich., and Tim, Presque Isle, Mich.; a sister, Connie VanAlstine, Waterford; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River/Lecanto.

MOSHIER, ROXANNE, 36, of Homosassa, died Monday (April 24, 2000) at Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born in Mount Holly, N.J., she came here 11 years ago from Brooksville. She was employed as a department store clerk she was Baptist. Survivors include a son, Jeremiah, Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Terry Anne Reeves, Dade City, and Rosanna Lee Ham, St. Petersburg; her father and stepmother, William and Perl Reeves, Plant City; her mother and stepfather, Cora and Gary Gilmore, Homosassa; four brothers, William Reeves, Old Town, Robert Reeves and Joseph Reeves, Plant City, and Michael Gilmore, Homosassa; and three sisters, Terry Lynn Bowen, Brandon, Laura Touchton and Linda Reeves, both of Homosassa. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River/Lecanto.

ZEPP, HELEN THERESA, 82, of Dunnellon, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. She came here three years ago from her native Baltimore. She was a retired supervisor in the retail market and Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Geraldine Bouchat, Hudson; a sister, Ida Tegler, Glen Burnie, Md.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Crystal River.

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CARNEY, WILBUR E. SR., 79, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at home. Born in Indiana, Pa., he came here 17 years ago from Punxsutawney, Pa. He was a retired salesman for General Mills, Minneapolis, and Protestant. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of Shrine Lodge-Jaffa Temple, Altoona, Pa., and John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge 534, Punxsutawney. Survivors include his wife, Mae; three sons, Jack, Lawrenceville, Ga., Wilbur, Boca Raton, and Thomas, Punxsutawney; a daughter, Carolyn Benjamin, Cumming, Ga.; two stepsons, Jack Lewis, Greenwood, S.C., and Larry Lewis, Greensburg, Pa.; two stepdaughters, Joyce Maxson, Greenwood, and Donna Harrison, Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Lisle, Port Richey; two sisters, Betty Johnston, Palm Harbor, and Maxine Ellis, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

THOMPSON, NORMAN, 74, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he came here 14 years ago from Carteret, N.J. He was a retired foreman for Colgate Palmolive Co. He was Lutheran and a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ada, Hernando Beach; two sons, Scott, Hewitt, N.J., and Steve, Barnegat, N.J.; a daughter, Stacey Wilson, Absecon, N.J.; and five grandchildren. Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill.

WENZEL, BESSIE, 84, of Brooksville, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at the Atria Assisted Living Facility, Brooksville. She came here 36 years ago from her native Dayton, Ohio. She was a homemaker and Catholic. Survivors include a son, Glenn, Shalimar; a daughter, Barbara Moore, Brooksville; a sister, Esther Shade, Dayton; and one grandchild. Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Brooksville.

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ASH, DORIS, 67, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at a local hospital. Born in Graham, Ga., she came here 17 years ago from Miami. She was a homemaker. She was Baptist. Survivors include a son, Fred D. Thomas; three daughters, Barbara A. Powell, Bernice A. Allen and Valentine V. Pearson; two brothers, James B. Johnson Jr. and Andrew F. Johnson; a sister, Easter Holden; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

BELLAMY, BOBBY, 54, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at a local hospital. Born in Tampa, he lived here all his life. He was a truck driver for a food company. Survivors include his wife, Lutricia M.; a son Bobby Jr.; a daughter, Raquel Bellamy; six brothers, Timothy, Randall, Michael, and Willie Bellamy and Jordan and Steven Jordan; four sisters, Margi Buie, Carolyn Clark, Barbara Jean Jordan and Danna Leisa Jordan; and a grandchild. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

CAMPBELL, FENTON G., 86, of Tampa, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Memorial Hospital of Tampa. Born in Spring Hill, Tenn., he came here in 1952. He was an electrical engineer in the construction industry. He was a Mason and a member of First Baptist Church of Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Ruth H.; two sons, Dave, Dawson, Ill., and Greg, Kenosha, Wis.; and four grandchildren. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.

CONNELL, HAROLD H., 74, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home. Born in Plant City, he lived here all his life. He was a conductor for CSX Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Beryl; a son, Harold H. Jr., Thonotosassa; three daughters, Sharon Rhoda, Marietta, Ga., and Peggy Coffee and Debbie Connell, both of Tampa; her mother, Eleanor Connell, Ocala; two brothers, James, Gulf Breeze, and Bob, Ocala; a sister, Hilda Swartz, Ocala; seven grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.

DUNN, ELVERDA L., 81, of Plant City, died Friday (April 28, 2000) at home. Born in Hammsburg, Pa., she came here in 1988. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Harris Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard A. Wolford, Harrisburg, and Charles D. Wolford, Rochester, N.Y.; a daughter, Nancy Gilbert, Duncannon, Pa.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Tampa.

FISHER, FLORIA, 68, of Tampa, died Monday (April 10, 2000) at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Bainbridge, Ga. She was a registered nurse. Survivors include a son, Robert Heard, Tampa; and her mother, Mandy Davis, Tampa. Florida Mortuary Funeral Home, Tampa.

FLORES, GENE M., 52, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Tampa, he lived here all his life. He was an executive for a telecommunications company. He was on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and a group leader and teacher of the Bible Study Fellowship. He was Christian. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; a son, Gene M. Jr.; a daughter, Kriste A. Schomer; two brothers, Robert Gonzalez, and Armando Flores Jr.; a sister, Frances F. Caranante; and a grandchild. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

FREEMAN, RICHARD I., 60, of Tampa, died Friday (April 28, 2000) at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Ilion, N.Y., he came here 30 years ago from Rochester, N.Y. He was a general maintenance man for a retirement center. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of New Hope Methodist Church. Survivors include three brothers, William K., Noracid, N.Y., Edward C., Locke, N.Y., and Alan F., Libby, Mont.; and a sister, Vivian A. Alvord, Moravia, N.Y. Glass Funeral Home, Tampa.

GRAY, BOBBY JEAN, 63, of Lithia, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) in Brandon. Born in Tampa, she lived here all her life. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Fort Alafia Assembly of God. Survivors include a daughter, Irene Foster, Lithia; and three grandchildren. Haynes Funeral Home, Plant City.

HOWELL, EDMUND, 80, of Tampa, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at home. Born in Hurt, Va., he came here from Fort Meade, Md. He was retired from the Army. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, William Howell, Blairsville, Ga.; a brother, Raymond Howell, Maryland; two sisters, Thelma Bennett, Lynchburg, Va., and Virginia Clark, Hurt; and three grandchildren. Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services, Tampa.

HULSEY, JEFFERY HUGH, 39, of Thonotosassa, died Sunday (April 23, 2000) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Tampa, he lived here all his life. He was a cook at a local restaurant. He was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two sons, Corey and Jacob, Tampa; and his mother, Evelyn Hulsey, Tampa. Florida Mortuary Funeral and Cremation Services, Tampa.

NIXON, BETTY A., 65, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. She moved to Brooksville 22 years ago from her native Tampa. She retired as a nursing assistant and was Protestant. She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 229, Brooksville. Survivors include her husband, Charles; a son, Floyd E. Young, Brooksville; two daughters, Cathy Newman, Thonotosassa, and Linda Kubik, Patchogue, N.Y.; two brothers, Thomas Reeves, Tampa, and William Reeves, Brooksville; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville.

PATRICK, HOMER THEODORE, 84, of Tampa, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) at a local hospital. Born in Gainesville, he came here in 1968. He was a retired truck driver for a grocery company. He was a member of Tyer Temple United Methodist Church and a member of his church board. Survivors include three sons, Willie Melton, Homer T. Patrick Jr., and Lycurgus Patrick; a daughter, Marva Mason; 16 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

PURCELL, JOSEPHINE GRECO, 86, of Tampa, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) in Tampa. Born in Tampa, she lived here all her life. She worked in the credit department for a department store. She was a member of First Baptist Church of New Tampa. Survivors include three sisters, Mary Greco, Theresa Greco and Connie Piassa, all of Tampa. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Nebraska Chapel, Tampa.

ROBINSON, NIGERIA, two months, died Monday (April 24, 2000) at a local hospital. She was born in Tampa. Survivors include her parents, Nelson and Angela Robinson. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

ROBINSON, RICHARD LLOYD JR., 44, of Tampa, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) in Odessa. Born in Harrisonburg, Va., he came here in 1980. He was co-owner of AAA Appliance Service and employed by Ocean Apparel. Survivors include his wife, Michele; a daughter, Dionne Robinson, Harrisonburg; his parents, Richard and Charlotte, Harrisonburg; two brothers, Terry and Dennis, both of Harrisonburg; and two grandmothers, Louise Clinedinst, Broadway, Va., and Louise Powers, Staunton, Va. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Carrollwood Chapel, Tampa.

WALLACE, MARK FOSTER, 39, of Tampa, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) in a helicopter crash near Weedon Island in St. Petersburg. Born in Fort Monmouth, N.J., he came here in 1989 from St. Augustine. He was an EMS helicopter pilot and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He coached girls' basketball for many years at the YMCA, Plant High School and Wilson Junior High School. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Ware Wallace; two sons, Mark Foster Wallace Jr. and Cameron James Wallace, and a daughter, Lauren Rae Wallace, all of Tampa; his parents, Barry and Annetta Wallace, Dade City; his paternal grandfather, Richard, Clearwater; three brothers, Richard Barry Wallace III, Dunedin, Bennett Andrew Wallace, Dade City, and Bruce Edmund Wallace, Tampa; and three sisters, Anne Christine Speacht, Sterling, Va., Claire Cathleen Light, Dayton, Ohio, and Mary Grace Sepik, Sterling. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

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ELLIOTT, AVERY A., 95, of Zephyrhills, died Sunday (April 23, 2000) at Suwannee Health Care, Live Oak. Born in Jefferson, N.C., he came here 30 years ago from North Carolina and was a carpenter. He was Baptist. Survivors include a son, John Dennis, Talcott, W.Va.; four daughters, Hazel Dean Knuffke, Dover Plains, N.Y., Lee Berti, Clovis, Calif., Laura Ann Hewlett, Middlebury, Vt., and Mary Barnum, Spring Hill; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Kelly Memorial Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

GASKIN, JOYCE, 73, of Dade City, died Friday (April 28, 2000) at Hospice House, Dade City. A Dade City native, she was a retired cook and Baptist. Survivors include a son, Allen, Barnstead, N.H.; a daughter, Judy Hatton, Dade City; three brothers, Kenneth McKendree and Bill McKendree, both of Dade City, and W.B. "Buck" McKendree, Zephyrhills; a sister, Edith Dupree, Mechanicsville, Va.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

HAYNES, JOSEPH TIMOTHY, 57, of Zephyrhills, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home. Born in Fulton, N.Y., he was a millwright in the aluminum industry. He was a member, part-time sacristan and eucharistic minister of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zephyrhills. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion, was public relations officer for the Knights of Columbus, and was a member of the Cursillistas and the Elks, all of Zephyrhills. He was a member of the Promise Keepers, and a volunteer for James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa. Survivors include his wife, Selma; a son, Joe II, Orlando; three daughters, Sabrina Haynes, Palm Harbor, Kimmie Hoffman, Orlando, and Rose Lockhart, Pensacola; a brother, Melvin, Oswego, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

HELMS, ODEAN, 72, of Zephyrhills, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills. Born in Blue Springs, Ala., she came here nine years ago from Farmingdale, N.J. She was a homemaker and member of the Free Methodist Church and its choir, Dade City. Survivors include her husband, Hermon; one son, Owen, Las Vegas; two daughters, Julie Gawron, Freehold, N.J., and Debbie Prezwodezk, Lacey Township, N.J.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Kelly Memorial Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

KURTZ, HAROLD V. "BONES" JR., 53, of Zephyrhills, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) at East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills. He came here 20 years ago from his native Mansfield, Ohio. He was a press operator in the automobile industry and was Baptist. He was a Navy veteran and member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Zephyrhills. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; a son, Joshua, Mansfield; a daughter, Melissa Urich, San Diego; two stepdaughters, Andrea Beach and Elizabeth Rowland, both of Mansfield; his mother, Luella Kurtz, Zephyrhills; two brothers, Chuck and Billy, both of Mansfield; and two grandsons. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

ROESLER, EWALD A., 83, of Port Richey, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Germany, he came here 25 years ago from Summerville, N.J. He was a retired crane operator in building construction. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte; a son, Richard, Boynton Beach; a brother, Walter, and a sister, Gerda Werner, both of Germany; and two grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

WALKER, CORA BELLE, 93, of Holiday, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Thursday (April 20, 2000) at Tarpon Bayou Center, Tarpon Springs. She was born in New River and moved to Holiday in 1968 from Tarpon Springs. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a postal clerk and was Protestant. Survivors include a son, Webster B. Baker Sr., Lakeland; a daughter, Alma Lee Eischen, Fresno, Calif.; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.

WEBER, WILLIAM J., 91, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Cumberland, Mass., he came here several years ago from Bay City, Mich. He was an operator in construction. Survivors include three daughters, Loretta Allen, New Port Richey, Pauline Allen, Fort Pierce, and Norma Tomczak, Michigan. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.North Pinellas

BISHOP, ULYSSES LUCIOUS, 82, of Tampa, formerly of Clearwater, died Friday (April 21, 2000) at Su Casa Nursing Home, Tampa. He came to Clearwater in the mid-1940s from his native Quitman, Ga., and later moved to Tampa. He was a custodian for Hillsborough County Schools and a member of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Garden. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Davis, and two brothers, John Blair and Albert Young, all of Tampa; four sisters, Juanita Smith, Jacksonville, and Vivian Triplett, Eunice Gipson and Hattie Gatlin, all of Tampa. R.J. Derr Funeral Chapel, Tampa.

HANSON, HARRY ALLYN, 88, of Clearwater, died Saturday (April 22, 2000) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Stewart, Minn., and came here in 1974 from Menomonee Falls, Wis. She was a self-employed food broker and a member of the Congregation Church. Survivors include four sons, Tom and Allyn, both of Clearwater, Ken, Milwaukee, and Ron, Appleton, Wis.; two daughters, Gail Owens, Minneapolis, and Shirley Hanson, Sussex, Wis.; a brother, Donald, Jupiter; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. International Mortuary Services, Pinellas Park.

HESTER, ROBERT FULTON, 88, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. He was born in Lumberton, N.C., and came here in 1972 from Atlanta. He was a property manager and Baptist. Survivors include three daughters, Kathleen H. Berkley, Clearwater, Lynn H. Mills, Osprey, and Beverly S. Fortner, Lawrenceville, Ga.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

YOUNGBLOOD, THELMA G., 64, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Largo Medical Center. She was a lifelong Clearwater native and worked as a child care provider. She was Christian. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Daniel; a daughter, Melissa Richards, Clearwater; her mother, Catherine Griffon, Palmetto; two brothers, Ronald Griffon, Palmetto, and Danny Griffon, Mineral Point, Pa.; four nephews; and five nieces. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Largo

LOVEJOY, RUTH D., 95, of Largo, died Thursday (Feb. 17, 2000) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. She was born in West Roxbury, Mass., and came here in 1975. She graduated from Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass., and worked for Dennison Co., New York City. There are no known survivors. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
REED, DENNIS R., 60, of Largo, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Trenton, N.J., and came here in 1972 from the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. He was a factory worker and an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jane; a brother, Fred Selbach, Dunedin; and several nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, Largo.
TOAL, JAMES G., 75, of Largo, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. He was born in Philadelphia and came here in 1972 from Wilmington, Del. He worked as an assistant manager for a cafeteria and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Mary. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
WOOD, ELIZABETH C., 85, of Largo, died Sunday (April 23, 2000) at Arbors at St. Petersburg, Seminole nursing home. She was born in New York City and came here in 1980 from Columbus, Ohio. She worked as an aviation parts inspector. She was a volunteer at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo, and a member of Anona United Methodist Church of Largo, and the Largo Cultural Center. Survivors include a sister, Frieda Fletcher, Trumbull, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews including Karen Jeisi, Madison, N.J. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

Pinellas Park

CHEMELL, PAUL E., 93, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Loraine, Ohio, he came here in 1972 from Cleveland, where he was a telephone repairman for Ohio Bell. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 6827, St. Petersburg. Survivors include his wife, Vera; a daughter, Linda Davis, and a granddaughter, Leah Davis, both of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.
HAMPSHIRE, SANDRA B., 52, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at home. Born in Philadelphia, she came here in 1958 from Pennsylvania. She was a service coordinator for Lockheed Martin, Largo, and was Catholic. She was a member of Pinellas County Women's Bowling Association. Survivors include two sons, Thomas J. and Gary P. Jr., and a daughter, Tina Lee Hampshire, all of Pinellas Park; and two grandchildren. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery, Seminole.

St. Petersburg

BOLIN, WILLIAM L., 82, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) at Bay Tree ALF, St. Petersburg. He came here in 1945 from his native Indianapolis. He retired in 1979 as a professor after 29 years with St. Petersburg Junior College, where he was a founder of the Technical Engineering Department. He received his undergraduate degree from Butler University and a master of science degree from the University of Florida. He was a published author of math and science tutorial manuals and was a past member of the accrediting committee for the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. He received a presidential deferment from military service in World War II to work as a research engineer for Shell Oil Co. and Allison Engine. He was a member of Civitan Club and a past member of the Exchange Club. He was a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Bill, St. Petersburg; a daughter, Bonnie Styles, Novi, Mich.; a sister, Lola Danison, St. Petersburg; and three grandchildren, Brett Bolin, Louisiana, and Miriam and Gannon Styles, both of Michigan. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
CATLOW, PATRICIA M., 62, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She came here several years ago from her native Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. Survivors include her caregiver, Patricia V. Hall, St. Petersburg. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
GROVE, EMMA S., 101, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home. Born in Boston, she came here in 1962. She retired as a secretary for B.F. Goodrich and was Protestant. Survivors include two nephews, Albert Laubinger, South Glens Falls, N.Y., and Robert Laubinger, Tempe, Ariz.; and two grandnieces, Judith Green, Longmeadow, Mass., and Jayne Mayes, Seminole. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
LITT, WILLIAM H., 66, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1996 from Greenlawn, N.Y. He was owner of a marketing research company and was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel, St. Petersburg, where he was treasurer of the Men's Club. He served as a medic with the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Rosalind; three sons, Jeffrey, St. Petersburg, Lawrence, Largo, and Robert, Huntington Station, N.Y.; a sister, Arlene Mann, Levittown, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Beth David Chapel, St. Petersburg.
NOVICICH, MILENA, 52, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home. She came here in 1980 from her native Belgrade, Yugoslavia. She was a cashier for the past three years with Publix Super Markets and also worked for two years at Northeast High School as a translator. She was a member of St. Sava Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mila Novicich, Gainesville, and Dragana Novicich, St. Petersburg; a son, Marko Novicich, and a sister, Milica Stevanovic, both of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Milamile Roksic, Tuzla, Bosnia, and Milic and Mikica Roksic, both of Belgrade; and several nieces and nephews. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
PRIEST, ROBERT, 62, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 11, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. There are no known survivors. Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
RIGO, JOHN D., 70, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home. He came here in 1980 from his native Buffalo, N.Y. He was an over the road truck driver and a member of Victory Christian Center. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth M.; two sons, Frank H., St. Petersburg, and Thomas P., St. Marys, Ga.; two daughters, Deborah D. Adkins, Pinellas Park, and Virginia R. Rigo, St. Petersburg; a brother, Thomas, Indiana; a sister, Victoria Agostini, Buffalo; and a grandson. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
TANCRELL, VIRGINIA SMITH, 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Westminster Shores Health Center. Born in Keene, N.H., she came here in 1970 from Uxbridge, Mass. She was a medical secretary and a member of Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Joseph E. Jr.; two daughters, Dorothy Martel, Keene, and Margaret "Peggy" Pistillo, St. Petersburg; three stepsons, Joseph E. III, Grafton, Mass., Robert, Uxbridge, and Norman, Rhode Island; a stepdaughter, Fostine Lajoie, Uxbridge; two sisters, Evelyn Bourassa, Mesa, Ariz., and Pauline, Massachusetts; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

HAMILTON, NANCY ANN, 54, of Seminole, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home. She came here in 1957 from her native Jamestown, N.Y., and is a 1963 graduate of Largo High School. She graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College and worked as office manager at Barnett & Grundset Dental Office, Largo. She was a member and past president of the Seminole Chapter of the All Children's Hospital Guild, and chairwoman of several committees for the All Children's Arts Festival. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Seminole, served more than 15 years as the Sunday School superintendent there, and was a member of the church Planning and Projection Committee, the Hospitality Committee, the Education Committee and a board member of the Growth and Faith Woman's Christian Organization. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Jerold E.; a daughter, Jennifer M.E. Hamilton, Seminole; her parents, Betty and Gust Rundquist, Seminole; a sister, Kay Marie Faglie, Mary Esther; and several nieces and nephews. Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Seminole.
WILFONG, HAZEL J., 84, of Seminole, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg. She came here in 1947 from her native Roanoke, Va., and was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Richard, Largo; two daughters, Nita Ward, Seminole, and Betty Smith, Homosassa; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

FREELAND, DAVID LEROY SR., 63, of Live Oak, formerly of Treasure Island, died Saturday (April 22, 2000) at Houston Medical Center. Born in Vassar, Mich., he retired as a mechanic with the city of Treasure Island. He was a former member and president of Illinois Jaycees and worked for Vassar public schools for 10 years. He was a member of Wildwood United Methodist Church and served with the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Nancy; three sons, James D., Live Oak, Michael D., Clearwater, and David L. II, Bushnell; two daughters, Dawn Jescke, Sumterville, and Joan Morbidelli, Bonair, Ga.; two sisters, JoAnn R. Freeland, Caro, Mich., and Dorothy J. Hoover, Fairgrove, Mich.; a brother, Wright "Bud," Barrington, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robbins, Ga.

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LANG, HAZEL K., 84, of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. Born in Oak Park, Ill., she came here in 1956 from Chicago. She worked as a secretary for an insurance company. Survivors include a brother, George H. Keenon Sr., Joliet, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Redington Beach

MORRILL, SALLY, 68, of Redington Beach, died Friday (April 28, 2000) at Integrated Health Services of Pinellas Park. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Russell; and a daughter, Sally Ragan. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery, Seminole.

St. Petersburg

ANDERSON, JULIE KARLA, 39, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Tampa, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Bayfront Medical Center. A Tampa native, she came here in 1961. She was an animal groomer for Pampered Poodle. Survivors include a daughter, Chelsea Anderson, St. Marys, Ga.; her parents, Martin J. Kaiser, St. Petersburg, and Anne Audet, Roswell, N.M.; a sister, Kathryn McKenna, St. Petersburg; a stepsister, Andrea Nichols, Pinellas Park; and a stepbrother, Jeffrey Finley, Dalton, Ga. Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
CARROLL, RICHARD F., 40, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (April 28, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He came here in 1992 from his native Boston. He was a carpet installer for Master Flooring, St. Petersburg, and was a recruiter with the Marine Corps, having served for more than 13 years. He was Roman Catholic. Survivors include a son, Francis, Cape Cod, Mass.; a daughter, Amber Carroll, Tampa; his mother, Grace Reed, Spring Hill; his father, Richard F. Carroll, Canton, Mass.; and three brothers, Michael, Dunedin, Mark, Canton, and Shawn, Norton, Mass. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
WEINMANN, RICHARD T., 60, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (April 24, 2000) at home. Born in Philadelphia, he came here 26 years ago from New Jersey. He retired from electronics and computer sales and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include a sister, Nancy Holmquist, Newark, Del. Abbey Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, Largo.
WIGGINS, TABATHA, 29, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at home under hospice care. A native of Orlando, she came here in 1981 from Lake City. She was a 1989 graduate of Northeast High School and received an accounting certificate from Pinellas Technical Education Center. She worked as a manager for Popeye's Fried Chicken for six years at the Central Plaza location and also for Bojangles Restaurant, Tampa. She received management awards from Popeye's, Bojangles and McDonald's restaurants and was a member of Church of Christ-Purchased With His Blood Church. Survivors include her parents, Herman and Gerri Wiggins, St. Petersburg; three sisters, Fealonda Bradham and Junette Wiggins, both of St. Petersburg, and Pamela Wiggins, Lake City; a brother, Cortez Swain, St. Petersburg; her maternal grandmother, Elmira Cray, Lake City; her paternal grandmother, Ollie Bell Thomas, O'Brien; her maternal great-grandmother, Annie Crusaw, Wellborn; and several nieces and nephews. Smith Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.

South Pasadena

FANGER, MARGARET GRIGGS "PEGGY," 97, of South Pasadena, died Wednesday (April 26, 2000) at Mease Hospital, Dunedin. Born in Philadelphia, she came here in 1957 from Drexel Hill, Pa. She was a homemaker and a member of South Pasadena Community United Methodist Church. She was a member of the St. Petersburg Officers Wives Club. Survivors include a son, William C., Green Valley, Ariz.; a daughter, Margaret Griggs Hatfield, Safety Harbor; a stepdaughter, Mary Louise Brooks, Napa, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
PYLE, WILLIAM B. "BILL," 90, of South Pasadena, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Russell, Iowa, he came here in 1996 from Stuart. He retired as a district sales manager with Picker X-Ray Corp., Cincinnati. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, June; and a son, William C., St. Pete Beach. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

HALBROOK, LEROY, 85, of Treasure Island, died Thursday (April 27, 2000) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Gainesville, he came here in 1967 from Macon, Ga. He was an engineer and a building official for Treasure Island. He was a Protestant and a former treasurer for the Corps of Engineers in Georgia. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Louise; a daughter, Bunny Herndon, Seminole; a brother, Jesse Halbrook, Gainesville; a sister, Nellie Bronson, Atlanta; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. C.E. Prevatt Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.