St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

SUNCOAST DEATHS

Friday, May 19, 2000

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

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KELLEY, JOHN A., 86, of Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000). Born in Wheeling, W.Va., he came here 11 years ago from Cape Cod, Mass. He was a retired manager of Western Electric, with 42 years service, and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and graduated from the University of Florida with a business degree. He was a member of the Sugarmill Woods Golf and Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Coburn; two sons, John A. Jr., Maui, Hawaii, and James P., Belle Meade, N.J.; a daughter, Judith Ann Flanagan, Palos Verdes, Calif.; a brother, Dr. George G. Kelley, Jacksonville; three sisters, Mary Tuson, La Place, La., Kathleen Yeakle, Boca Raton, and Eileen Cominskey, West Palm Beach; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hooper Funeral Homes, Homosassa.

KIRBY, EDNA MAE, 77, of Crystal River, died Sunday (May 14, 2000) at Seven Rivers Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Macon, Ga., she came here 55 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of the Living God, Crystal River. Survivors include a son, Marvin Kelly, Orlando; a daughter, Pamela Smith, Crystal River; a brother, Herley Holmes, Ocala; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cason Funeral Chapel, Inverness.

LIPHAM, PAUL W., 81, of Crystal River, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Marshall County, Ala., he came here three weeks ago from Bluntsville, Ala., and was a member of First Baptist Church, Lake Wales, Ala. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 0129 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8601 and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, all of Alabama. Survivors include his wife, Wynell Burene; a son, Paul B., Leeds, Ala.; a daughter, Kathy M. Stiff, Crystal River; a brother, William, Albertville, Ala.; a sister, Thelma Causey, Attalla, Ala.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River/Inverness.

OLWELL, MICHAEL THOMAS, 75, of Inverness, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000). Born in New York City, he came here 13 years ago from Woodhaven, N.Y., and was a retired conductor for Metro North Railroad. He was Catholic. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and member of the German-American Club, Inverness. Survivors include his wife, Herta Boecke; a son, Robert Willis, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.; four daughters, Louise Munster, Islip, N.Y., Frances Rosenthol, Mineola, N.Y., Kathleen Salerno, Long Island, N.Y., and Maryann Supthen, Pennsylvania; two brothers, John and William; two sisters, Nora and Mary; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

PITTS, ROBERT ALAN "BOBBY," 51, of Istachatta, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at home. He came here 25 years ago from his native Pensacola. He was a pricing agent for Golden X Plumbing, Inverness, and a member of Istachatta Church of Christ. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Kathy S. Mann; a son, William A., Tallahassee; a daughter, Stefanie Pitts, Bushnell; a stepdaughter, Donna Speed; his grandmother, Margaret Smith, Istachatta; and a grandson. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

ZEIDLER, FRANK A., 75, of Atkinson, N.H., formerly of Homosassa Springs, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at home. Born in Bloomfield, N.J., he came here 14 years ago from Springfield, N.J., and moved to Atkinson two months ago. He was a manager of administration for Oakite Products, Metuchen, N.J., and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, Pompton Plains, N.J., and active in Boy Scout Troop 46, Martinville, N.J. Survivors include his wife, Sonia Y.; a son, Paul, Atkinson; a daughter, Carol Ertle, Norristown, Pa.; a stepson, Cliff York, Phillipsburg, N.J.; a stepdaughter, Trudy Afran, Australia; a sister, Ruth Mack, Wolfeboro, N.H.; three grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren. National Cremation Service, Quincy, Mass.

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BADGER, PETITTE MICHELLE, 26, of Brooksville, died Monday (May 15, 2000) in an automobile accident. Born in Orlando, she was a lifelong resident of Brooksville. She was a dietary clerk for Brooksville Regional Hospital and member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jai'Lynique Badger, Brooksville; her father, Willie Badger, Indianapolis; her mother, Lula V. Johnson, Brooksville; paternal grandparents, William and Phyllis Badger, and maternal grandparents, Roy and Bernice Fletcher, all of Brooksville; two brothers, Andre Badger and Donte Badger, both of Indianapolis; and three sisters, Tangela L. Badger, Creola C. Holland and Connie M. Holland, all of Brooksville. Community Funeral and Service, Brooksville.

DE LUCA, FRANK, 86, of Spring Hill, died Monday (May 8, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Newark, N.J., he came here 11 years ago. He was a stockbroker for Harris & Huphan-Smith Barney, New York. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Rita; a brother, John; and three sisters, Mary Bost, Ann Spagnola and Rose Bove. Galante Funeral Home, Newark, N.J.

HEALEY, MARIANNE, 48, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at home. She came here four years ago from her native Boston and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Nicholas Rubera, Spring Hill, and Jeremiah Rubera, Exeter, N.H.; a daughter, Gina Canale, Spring Hill; her mother, Gloria Young, Exeter; a brother, Albert Spinale, Hampton, N.H.; four sisters, Patricia Spinale, Boston, Francine Bolduc and Kimberly Young, both of Exeter, and Valerie Franklin, Spring Hill; and three grandchildren. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Brooksville.

SCHILL, DOROTHY V., 87, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here six months ago from Lake Forest, Calif., and was a retired bookkeeper for an insurance company. She was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, Julius F., Palm Desert, Calif., and Ken, Spring Hill; a daughter, Arline Achermann, Roselle, N.J.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes and Crematory, Spring Hill.

TUTLEWSKI, FRANK S., 91, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. He came here 11 years ago from his native Chicago and was a retired supervisor for the Chicago Transit Authority. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; a daughter, Geraldine Kist, Spring Hill; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Turner Cremation & Memorial Chapel, Spring Hill.

WATTS, DANAE LEIGHNEDDRA, 15, of Brooksville, died Monday (May 15, 2000) in an automobile accident. Born in Dade City, she was a lifelong resident of Brooksville. She was a dietary aide at Brooksville Health Care Center and a member of Holy Band D.T. Church. Survivors include her father, Willie Lee Watts, her mother, Naedda Kelly, her paternal grandmother, Texie Lee Watts, her maternal grandmother, Gwendolyn C. Gates, and her maternal great-grandmother, Leontine Clayton, all of Brooksville; and a sister, Naejessica Maner, Spring Hill. Community Funeral and Service, Brooksville.

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ARASIM, JOSEPH, 93, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) in Oldsmar. Born in Mount Carmel, Pa., he came here in 1984 from Downingtown, Pa. He was a coal miner and a member of Catholic Church of the Incarnation. Survivors include a daughter, Lillian Immer, Tampa; a son, Joseph, Germany; a sister, Helen Mackavage, Mount Carmel.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, West Hillsborough Chapel, Tampa.

BELL, FRANCIS H., 87, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) in Tampa. Born in Mobile, Ala., he came here a year ago from Mississippi. He was a superintendent for a ship building company. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eunice; a son, Robert W., Tampa; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

BURDETT, GARY, 52, of Tampa, died Monday (May 15, 2000). Born in Moultrie, Ga., he came here 47 years ago. He was the owner of a part-time upholstery business. Survivors include his wife, Katy; four sons, Jim Burdett, Tampa, and Joe, Brian and Shaun DeSautel, all of Spokane, Wash.; a daughter, Jacque Gatliff, Atlanta; his mother, Marie Burdett, Moultrie; three brothers, Tony, Palestine, Ark., Benjie, Tifton, Ga., and Mike, Homesville, Ga.; and five grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Garden of Memories Chapel, Tampa.

CIGARRAN, CHRISTINE HELEN, 75, of Tampa, died Monday (May 15, 2000) in Tampa. Born in Thomasville, Ga., she lived here most of her life. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Ballast Point Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Richard, Robert and Randy, and a daughter, Patricia Cabell, all of Tampa; a brother, Doyle, Floral City; two sisters, Carmen Dean Boromei, Tampa, and Vernice Porto; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Garden of Memories Chapel, Tampa.

DUHART, FRED D., 74, of Tampa, died Saturday (May 13, 2000) at home. Born in Tampa, he lived here all his life. He was a retired educator for the Hillsborough County School Board. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Retired Teacher's Association, Amercian Legion and Usher Board No. 2 of New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Delphine D. Roberts, Virginia; two brothers, James A. and Andrew J., both of Cleveland; and two grandchildren. Wilson's Funeral Home, Tampa.

GAUMER, PAUL J., 88, of Tampa, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at home. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, he came here in 1962 from Warren, Ohio. He was a saw operator for 15 years with American Louvered. He was a member of Sydney First Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Amanda; a daughter, LaDona Wills, Valrico; two sisters, Anna Belle Steed, Alliance, Ohio, and Helen Neffe, Hemet, Calif.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

HOWELL, LINDA, 57, of Tampa, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at home. Born in Chicago, she came here 24 years ago from Chicago. She was an elementary school teacher. She was Protestant. Survivors include her husband, Wayne; a son, David, Tallahassee; a daughter, Bernadine Howell, Tallahassee; a brother, Richard Haskell, San Francisco; and a sister, Nancy Strackney, Chicago. Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey.

JACKSON, HAZEL S., of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) in Tampa. Born in Jasper, Ala., she came here in 1927 from Alabama. She was a schoolteacher for the Hillsborough County School System. She was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association, a volunteer for Metropolitan Ministries and a member of First Union Methodist Church of Tampa. Survivors include a sister, Esther Hervan, Tampa; and four nieces. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, MacDill Avenue Chape, Tampa.

KECK, MELVIN L., 80, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at home. Born in Dexter, Kan., he came here in 1955 from England. He was a retired staff sergeant in the Air Force and served in World War II. He was Lutheran. Survivors include two daughters, Melba Labadie, Tampa, and Rita Keck, Plant City; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.

MIDULLA, JOSEPH DOMENICK, 85, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Memorial Hospital. Born in Tampa, he lived here all his life. He was president and chairman of Tampa Wholesale Liquor Co. He was an Army captain in World War II. He was a member of Tampa Yacht and Country Club, Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club and a former member of the Downtown Rotary and University Club. He was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen; two sons, Joseph D. Jr., Charlotte, N.C., and Bill, Tampa; a sister, Phoebe DeRose, Clifton, N.J.; and two grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Homes, South Tampa Chapel.

MURRAY, DAVID, 59, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Eastbrooke Health Care Center. Born in Detroit, he came here 14 years ago from Tampa. He was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Joseph, Canton, Mich.; a daughter, Maureen Murray, Canton; four brothers, John, George, Frank and Kenny, all of Michigan; and a sister, Mary Blake, Michigan. Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes & Crematory, Brooksville.

SAAVEDRA, MARIA, 96, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Havana, she came here in 1978 from New York. She was a homemaker. She was Catholic. Survivors include a son, Aristides, Tampa; and several nieces and nephews. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

SUTTLES, MILDRED PERMILIA, 71, of Plant City, died Friday (May 12, 2000) at Community Care Convalescent Center. She was born in Henagar, Ala. She was Baptist. Survivors include three sons, Bruce, South Carolina, and Bobby and Clayton, both of Plant City; a daughter, Judy G., Plant City; two sisters, Evelyn Aldrich and Hazel Poling, both of Plant City; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services, Tampa.

SYLVESTER, LILLIAN P., 89, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Northside Hospital & Heart Institute in St. Petersburg. Born in Newark, N.J., she came here in 1970 from Miami. She was a concessionaire for various amusement parks. She was a member of the Miami Showman's Association and the Greater Tampa Showman's Association Ladies' Auxiliary. She was Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Welch, Tampa; and two grandsons, Bob and Billy Welch, Tampa. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.

TSCHUDY, SUZETTE H., 59, of Tampa, died Sunday (May 14, 2000) at Carrollwood Care Center. Born in Tampa, she lived here all her life. She owned and operated a housekeeping service. She was a member of Incarnation Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Vincent and Rene Jr., and two sisters, Pam and Rhonda Nernaldo, all of Tampa; and a grandson. International Mortuary Services, Pinellas Park.

WILLIAMS, ANNIE MAE, 65, of Tampa, died Friday (May 12, 2000) at John Knox Village. Born in Cordele, Ga., she came here in 1950. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Greater Mount Moriah Primative Baptist Chruch. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Lee; two sons, Charlie Crapps and Freddy Lee; a stepson, Eddie Jr.; a daughter, Doristine; four brothers, Oscar Taylor, Tampa, Johnny L. and Ben L. Taylor, Orlando, and George Taylor Jr., Cordele; five sisters, Sarah Dexter, Tampa, and Christine Pounds, Sammie Lee Taylor, Allene Barnette and Ruby Lee Barnette, all of Cordele; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Wilson's Funeral Home, Tampa.

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BAZEMORE, JAMES HOWARD, 46, of Dade City, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at home. Born in New Jersey, he came here 46 years ago and was a construction worker for Kellog, Brown, and Root. He was Protestant. Survivors include a son, Jamie Tucker, Dade City; two stepsons, Rodney and John Bowman, both of Dade City; four stepdaughters, Linda Alley, Diana Dykes and Norma Farkus, all of Dade City, and Debbie Luwellen, Bushnell; a brother, Roy, Dade City; a sister, Brenda Pierce, Cedar Key; several grandchildren; and a companion, Lillie Bowman. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

EOVALDI, BENEDICT J. "BENNY," 86, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Wilburton, Okla., he came here 22 years ago from Taylor, Mich., and was a machine repairman for Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich. She was Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Bronner, Brownstown, Mich.; four brothers, Richard, Charles and Louis, all of Michigan, and John, Lakeland; three grandchildren; and a companion, Lizabeth Jones, Port Richey. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

GUNTON, GRACE, 91, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in New Providence, N.J., she came here 25 years ago from Palatka. She was a homemaker. There are no known immediate survivors. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

HARTZ, HAROLD R. JR., 38, of Hudson, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Born in Newburg, N.Y., he came here eight months ago from Middletown, N.Y. He was a pressman in the printing industry. Survivors include his wife, Dawn; a son, Damien, Hudson; a daughter, Linsay, Hudson; his parents, Harold R. Sr. and Anna Hartz, Salisbury Mills, N.Y.; a brother, Leo, Montgomery, N.Y.; and a sister, Theresa Powell, Grand Lake, Colo. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson Avenue Chapel, Hudson.

HOOD, JOSEPH H., 64, of Zephyrhills, died Saturday (May 13, 2000) at East Pasco Medical Center. He was born in Jacksonville, and he came to the Tampa area 14 years ago. He was a truck driver for the Department of Transportation and an Army veteran. Survivors include a son, Joseph III, Utah; two daughters, Glenda Hayley and Melissa Elaine Clift, both of Tampa; a brother, Jackie Hood, Madison, Fla.; two sisters, Martha Cissna, Jacksonville and Mildred Collins, Madison, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

HUFFMAN, TWYLA LOCKE, 90, formerly of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Fort Walton Beach Health and Rehab Center. Born in Sistersville, W.Va., she lived in New Port Richey until 1996. Survivors include a son, Donne, Shalimar; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

KERN, CAPITOLA E., 90, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Hospice House of Pasco. She came here 13 years ago from her native Cedar Lake, Ind. She was a homemaker and member of Sunrise Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and a 10-year volunteer at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Survivors include two sons, George, Sarasota, and Arthur, Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

MARSHALL, WALTER F., 80, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at Hospice House of Pasco. Born in Wilmerding, Pa., he came here 24 years ago from Cleveland. He was a supervisor for General Motors and member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, New Port Richey. He was an Army veteran of World War II and member of the Antique Cars of America and the Volkswagen Club, New Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a son, Ronald F., Eastlake, Ohio; a stepson, Dale Sipes, Buford, Ga.; a brother, Stanley J., Port Richey; a sister, Jean Kelly, San Diego; and four grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

MATHIS, CHARLES DENNIS, 72, of Zephyrhills, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Heartland of Zephyrhills. Born in Berlin, Ga., he came here nine years ago from Michigan and was a truck driver. He was Baptist. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Moose, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Eagles, all of Zephyrhills. Survivors include a son, Charles Lee, Springfield, Ohio; a sister, Martha Crews, Jacksonville; and two grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

MILLER, JUANITA R., 64, of Hudson, died Sunday (May 14, 2000) at home. She came here 27 years ago from her native Ohio and was a home health aide for Harmony, Holiday. She was Baptist. Survivors include five sons, Fred Timko III, Ohio, Darren Carter, Tennessee, Bobby McKinney, South Carolina, Kevin Carter, and Dwayne McKinney, both of Florida; four daughters, Leisa McKinney, Hudson, Kim Rhodes and Paddy Johnson, both of Florida, and Lona Blake, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.

RAPUANO, ANN M., 74, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at home. She came here 10 years ago from her native West Haven, Conn. She was a hostess for Teletrack Indoor Racetrack, New Haven, Conn., and a member of the Suncoast Eagles 3152, New Port Richey. She was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, George Musco Jr., West Haven, and Douglas Musco, New Port Richey; three brothers, Frank Gallipoli, Milford, Conn., Alfred Gallipoli, West Haven, and Amedio Gallipoli, Port Richey; three sisters, Mary Riley, Harriet Musco, Holiday, and Josephine Nagel, Port Richey; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey.

RAUCH, DOROTHY ELIZABETH, 83, of Zephyrhills, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at University Community Hospital. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., she came here 10 years ago and was a public school teacher. She was Episcopalian. Survivors include a son, Kenneth, Vienna, Va.; two daughters, Susan Gilligan, Morrow, Ohio, and Martha Edmonds, Westminster, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

SMORSCHOK, GERALDINE "GERI," 49, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she came here 17 years ago from Holbrook, N.Y. She was a bridal gown seamstress for Judith's of New Port Richey and member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, New Port Richey. Survivors include her husband, Richard W.; a son, Richard W. Jr., and a daughter, Sandra Smorschok, both of New Port Richey; two brothers, Vincent Russo Jr., New Port Richey, and Edward Russo, Coram, N.Y.; and one granddaughter. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

WERNETTE, GAYLORD CARL, 89, of Zephyrhills, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Sunbelt Nursing Home. He was born in Wheatland Township, Mich. He was employed by Remus Creamery with 41 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a brother, Roy, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and two sisters, Marigrace Baldwin, Big Rapids, Mich., and Mildred Stratton, Grand Rapids. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

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CEINSKI, MARY M., 59, of Belleair Bluffs, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at home. She was born in Olean, N.Y., and came here in 1988 from Oceanport, N.J. She was a data controller for Continental Insurance Co. and a member of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include her husband, David J. Sr.; two sons, David J. Jr., Longwood, and John K., Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Joan M. Raab, Ocean, N.J.; a sister, Carol Seaward, Largo; and six grandchildren. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.

Clearwater

GREGO, JOHNNY "FRANCIS," 49, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at home. He was born in New Haven, Conn., and came here in 1990 from California. He was a chef at Aunt Chiladas restaurant in Palm Harbor. Survivors include his wife, Sally A.; a brother, James, Wallingford, Conn.; three sisters, Rosemary DeMatties, Woodbridge, Conn., Jean E. Jefferies, Dunedin, and Kathleen Grego, Indian Rocks Beach; and his father, Frank J., Branford, Conn. Abbey Parklawn Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
GRIFFIN, RALPH E., 92, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at home. He was born in North Bloomfield, Ohio, and came here in 1956 from Waynesboro, Va. He owned and operated Griffin's Food and Locker Plant in Butler, Pa., for 20 years. He owned and operated the Dairy Isle Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop in Clearwater for 10 years and then owned Griffin's Candy Shop in Sunshine Mall, Clearwater, until 1973. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir. He was a life member and a past president of the Pinellas Geological Society. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Evelyn; two sons, William O., Clearwater, and Albert L., Colebrook, N.H.; five grandchildren; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
HERNDON, JEAN M., 85, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Evergreen Manor, Safety Harbor. She was born in Omaha, Neb., and came here in 1955 from Sanford. She was a homemaker and she worked 10 years for Safety Harbor Middle School. She was a 35-year member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor, and attended St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. She was active with Clearwater Central Catholic High School and various charities, including Clearwater Community Hospital. Survivors include five sons, O.P., Holiday, John R., Patrick F. and Jeffrey K., all of Clearwater, and Gary M., Tallahassee; a daughter, Janet English, Goshen, N.Y.; and nine grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
JONES, JOHN EDWIN "J.J.," 79, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Perrysville, Ind., and came here in 1984 from Crawfordsville, Ind. He was a professional musician and performed with many well-known bands and orchestras. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater, and On Top of the World men's golf league. Survivors include a son, Scott R., Indianapolis; a daughter, Amy Jones Katzenberger, Carmel, Ind.; and two grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.
NOLTE, ALICE M., 82, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Morton Plant Mease Rehabilitation Services, Belleair. She came here in 1980 from her native Philadelphia where she worked 15 years as a secretary for City Service Oil. Survivors include her husband, Donald L. National Cremation Society, Largo.
SMITH, WILLIAM A., 82, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor. He was born in Valparaiso, Ind., and came here in 1978 from Libertyville, Ill. He worked 40 years as a sales representative for Central Steel & Wire, Chicago. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, a life member of the Elks in Indiana and a 17-year member of the Moose in Clearwater. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary; a son, William A., Chicago; two daughters, Joyce Ann Mason, Grays Lake, Ill., and Mariah Matt, Libertyville; a brother, Eugene Will, Valparaiso; a sister, Genevieve Hildreth, Valparaiso; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Belcher Road Chapel, Clearwater.

Dunedin

ANDERSON, MARGARET C., 85, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Mease Hospital, Dunedin. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came here in 1971 from Long Island, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Dunedin. Survivors include three sons, Howard, Stafford, Va., John, Bethel, Conn., and Richard, Bayshore, N.Y.; a sister, Agnes Klein, Coram, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
KRIEWITZ, JAN H., 75, of Dunedin, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at Mease Hospital, Dunedin. She was born in Bayard, Iowa, and came here in 1987 from Huntsville, Ala. She worked as a draftsman for Ryan Aeronautics. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, John W.; a daughter, Karen "Jill" Kriewitz, Clearwater; and a granddaughter. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
WELK, ANN C., 84, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Chicago and came here in 1980 from La Grange Park, Ill. She was a retired time and motion engineer for Montgomery Ward & Co. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin and volunteered at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Survivors include a brother, W.S. Covington, Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
WESTCOTT, MARION H., 88, of Dunedin, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Sabal Palms Nursing Home, Largo. She was born in Freehold, N.J., and came here in 1970 from Linden, N.J. Survivors include two nephews, Douglas Winne, Mill Spring, N.C., and Donald Winne, Clearwater. National Cremation Society, Largo.
ZIEGENHAGEN, CLARA D., 98, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Mease Dunedin Care Center. She was born in Henrietta, Tenn., and came here in 1965 from Nashville, Tenn. She was an office worker for Methodist Church headquarters, Nashville. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunedin. Survivors include a granddaughter, Deborah A. Bushnell, Dunedin. Abbey Parklawn Fueneral Home.

Largo

BERWANGER, JOHN MARVIN, 72, of Largo, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Vera Cruz, Ohio, and came here in 1976 from Amelia, Ohio. He was a Navy Seabees veteran of World War II. He was a plumber and an avid fisherman and woodworker. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, New Richmond, Ohio, and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Red Level, Ala. Survivors include his wife, Betty; five daughters, Lana Lee Windle, Georgetown, Ky., Deborah Lynn Wiedenbein, Loveland, Ohio, Carol A. Brock, Largo, and Marlene V. Bailey and Karen L. Coffey, both of Amelia; six sons, John R., Fairfield, Ohio, Darryl S., Odessa, Ronald P. Dunn, St. Petersburg, Gregory C. Kinman, Amelia, and Jay L. and Kimrick A. Kinman, both of Largo; three sisters, Ruth Berger, Terrace Park, Ohio, Alma Birkley, Cincinnati, and Joan Whittington, Amelia; two brothers, Alvin, New Richmond, Ohio, and Robert, Red Level; 25 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
DRAIN, MARY F., 54, of Largo, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Sun Coast Hospital, Largo. She was a Clearwater native and a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Largo. Survivors include seven brothers, Charles Dixon and Sylvester Hall, both of Clearwater, and Lester Hall Jr., Henry F. Hall, Joseph Hall, Larry Hall and David Hall, all of Largo; two sisters, Minnie L. Ellis, Rochester, N.Y., and Sandra G. Wilkins, Clearwater; and three grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
HELLE, OLGA W., 103, of Largo, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Palm Garden of Pinellas, Largo. She came here from her native Cincinnati in 1962. She was a homemaker, a Protestant and a member of Ladies Oriental Shrine-Tahuti Court 44, Clearwater. Survivors include two sisters, Lillian Abbenga, Cape Coral, and Erna Wessel, Largo; and several nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, Largo.
SCARPITTA, ANTHONY, "BILL," 82, of Largo, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was born in Newark, N.J., and came here in 1960 from San Antonio, Texas. He was a career Army officer and retired after 25 years as a lieutenant colonel. He was a civil defense coordinator for Hillsborough County. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. His hobbies included golf and world affairs. Survivors include a son, Roy, Redington Shores; two sisters, Rose Currid, Inverness, and Jay Testa, Virginia; and a granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Largo.

Palm Harbor

HEGG, PAUL G., 83, of Palm Harbor, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at home. He was born in Wildrose, N.D. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a brother, Walter Hegg; and a sister, Eunice Baker, Minnesota. Anderson Funeral Home, Saint Paul, Minn.
MARIEN, GENEVIEVE, 82, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at home. She was born in Fostoria, Mich., and came here in 1997 from Davison, Mich. She was an artist and worked for Spellman Studio in Detroit. She was Protestant. She was a Blue Star Mother and a member of Rebecca Lodge in Davison. Survivors include two sons, Dennis L. Woolley, Clearwater, and Richard N. Marien, Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.

Safety Harbor

EVORIK, MARY, 96, of Safety Harbor, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Arbors of Safety Harbor. She was born in Yugoslavia and came here in 1992 from Merrilville, Ind. She was a homemaker and a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor. Survivors include her husband of 78 years, Michael; a son, John, Valparaiso, Ind.; two daughters, Mary R. Buncich and Dorothy Lacey, both of Safety Harbor; several nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Seminole

NIKOLICH, ANNA, 80, of Seminole, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Palm Garden of Largo. She was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and came here in 1975 from Long Branch, N.J. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include two sons, Alex Nikolich, Seminole, and George Veseli, Largo; and two grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.

Tarpon Springs

FINLEY, BRENDA B., 59, of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. She was born in Warren, Ohio, and came here in 1977 from Middletown, Ohio. She was an engineering technician for the city of Tarpon Springs. Survivors include two sons, Douglas, Cincinnati, and Craig, Tampa; two daughters, Jill Rieser, Tarpon Springs, and Julie Cliff, Inglis; a brother, George Braden, North Canton, Ohio; a sister, Marilyn Sechler, Safety Harbor; and two grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.
WALTERS, CARL A. SR., 90, of Tarpon Springs, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He was born in Leetsdale, Pa., and came here in 1971 from Bellevue, Pa. He was a machinist. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Carl A. Jr., Crescent, Pa., and Raymond, Ambridge, Pa.; a daughter, Luana Grimm, Crescent; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

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REILLY, ROBERT L., 88, of Philadelphia, formerly of Gulfport, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia. He was a Gulfport resident for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine E.; a son, Robert L. Jr., Fairfield, Conn.; two daughters, Catherine Reilly, Newtown, Pa., and Nancy Gilchrist, Loveland, Colo.; a sister, Mary Lehrer, Gulfport; and a grandson, Sean Gilchrist, Loveland. Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro, Pa.

Redington Beach

SCHOOF, DONALD R., 53, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Redington Beach, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Lucy Lee Hospital, Wappapello. Born in Westerly, R.I., he came here in 1957 from Rhode Island. He moved to Wappapello in 1986. He was a 1965 graduate of Seminole High School and worked as an emergency medical technician in Stoddard County, Mo., and as a paramedic in Florida. He was a lay minister for Wappapello Methodist Church and was a Navy and Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW, Wappapello, and was an avid angler. He was a volunteer at Wappapello Senior Citizens Center, a past fire chief for Wappapello and worked for the Wappapello Lumber Yard. Survivors include his wife, Melody; four sons, Wesley G. Schoof, Wappapello, Robert and David Schoof, both of Orlando, and Gregg Tackett, Golconda, Ill.; a daughter, Melissa P. Schoof, Wappapello; a sister, Patricia Sullivan, Seminole; and three grandchildren. Cotrell Funeral Chapel, Wappapello, Mo.

St. Petersburg

ACKER, RANDOLPH W. "RANDY," 90, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Pleasant Mills, Ind., he came here in 1970 from Washington, D.C. He worked in civil service for 43 years in Washington and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Jane E. Walker, Pinellas Park; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
BABCOCK, DAVID A. "PAPPY," 76, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000). Born in Aylmer, Ontario, he came here in 1973 from Vermont, where he was a dairy farmer. Locally, he was owner and operator of David A. Babcock Trucking. He was a member of the Men's Club and Billiards Club at Town Apartments and the International Order of Foresters (IOOF). He was a Canadian Army veteran of World War II and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth; five sons, James and David Babcock, both of Burlington, Vt., Michael Senokossoff, Wenonah, N.J., and David Senokossoff and Charles Zerillo, both of Clearwater; five daughters, Marilyn Hensel, Fairfax, Vt., Patricia Bromberek, St. Joseph, Mich., and Ellen Babbitt, Dawn Florence and Kim Taylor, all of St. Petersburg; a sister, Marjorie Crawford, Aylmer; 33 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes and Cremation Tribute Center-McLeod Chapel, St. Petersburg.
FAVORS, OTHA LEE "DALLAS," 76, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at home under hospice care. Born in Edison, Ga., he came here in 1946 from Albany, Ga. During his lifetime he was owner of Favors Sundries, a warehouse manager for Kerr-McGee Chemical Co., an employee of the city of St. Petersburg, a taxicab driver for Blue Star and Quick City Cab and also worked for Cox Lumber. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and also taught Sunday school at Bethel AME Church. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Anise; five sons, Askia Muhammad Aquil (Otha Jr.), Alonzo E. Favors Sr., Dexter Surrency, Orion Richardson and Oreck Brown, all of St. Petersburg; nine daughters, Dorothy Wertz, Teresa Gilmore, Debora Hubbard, Antwonette Favors-Proctor, Judy DeVoe-Cotton, Carolyn Turner and LyVonne D. Hicks, all of St. Petersburg, Barbara Favors-Winston, Detroit, and Kimberly F. Devoe, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Charlie Waters, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Annie Favors, West Palm Beach, and Euzera Daniels, Tallahassee; 30 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
GUMBINGER, RICK, 52, of Arden, N.C., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (May 11, 2000). He came here in 1954 from his native Sarasota and was a 1966 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School. He worked for NCI since 1982 and was a member of the ParrottHead Club. Survivors include his wife, Anita G.; two daughters, Denise Ingram, Arden, and Angie Gumbinger, Asheville, N.C.; a son, Dane R., Fairview, N.C.; his mother, Alice Mobley Gumbinger, St. Petersburg, two sisters, Jan Hotalen, Key West, and Pam Roberts, St. Petersburg; a brother, Mike, Fayetteville, Ga.; and a grandson, Dylan Ingram, Arden. Groce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Arden, N.C.
HILL, CLYDE ANDERSON, 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Golfview Nursing Home. Born in Quincy, she came here in 1990. She retired from Imperial Nursery and was a member of Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Freddie Dean, St. Petersburg, Robert Hill, Douglasville, Ga., and Larry Hill, Gretna; two daughters, Rutha Mae Gavin, St. Petersburg, and Lillie Mae Taylor, Tallahassee; three brothers, Rudolph Anderson, Quincy, Charlie Earl Anderson, Fort Lauderdale, and Jimmie Anderson, Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Queen Jones, Brundidge, Ala., and Evelyn Alexis, Quincy; several nieces and nephews; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
JOHNSON, ILDA, 95, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (May 13, 2000) at Vencor Hospital -- St. Petersburg. Born in Beckley, W.Va., she came here in 1959 from Huntington, W.Va. In Huntington, she was a floral designer for Archers Flowers. Locally, she was a gift wrap designer for Wilson-Chase and Montgomery Ward's and sold hats and wigs for Webb's City. She was a member of Central Christian Church of Huntington and a life member of OES. She was an avid angler and gardener. Survivors include a son, Roger Rowley, St. Petersburg; three grandchildren, Robert Rowley, Dallas, Michael Rowley, Memphis, Tenn., and Cathy Chappel, Huntington; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
KEYS, JAMES SR. "BIG BUD," 78, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at home. Born in Graceville, he came here in 1990 from Cross City, where he retired after 40 years as a night watchman with McRae Sawmill. He was a member of Mount Zion AME Church and was a gospel disc jockey with WLQH radio, Cross City, and sang with the Silver Tones Gospel Singers and the Florida Gospel Mellowtones. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, L.D. Noria; six sons, Lonnie, Andrew, Tommie and James Jr., all of St. Petersburg, and Lorenzo and Kenneth, both of San Deigo; five daughters, Nancy Keys, Irene Keys, Nellie Pierce Keys and Joyce Keys, all of St. Petersburg, and Lillian Collins, Lake City; three brothers, Amos, Herbert and P.L., all of St. Petersburg; six sisters, Dorothy Walker, Oselene Wynn, Roxie Davis and Pearl Keys, all of St. Petersburg, Carrene Mack, Clewiston, and Minnie Keys, Detroit; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
LOWE, LAMAR L., 29, of Inverness, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000). A St. Petersburg native, he worked in construction. He was an avid angler. Survivors include his stepmother, Marjorie Lowe, Inverness; a brother, Donald Jr., and a sister, Belinda Lord, both of Crystal River; his grandmother, Catherine Morrison, St. Petersburg; and a stepgrandmother Katherine Weeks, Pinellas Park. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness.
MARINARI, FRANK, 79, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Norristown, Pa., he came here in 1953 from Delaware. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a cook aboard the USS Phoenix. He was owner and operator of a general contracting business for 10 years and was a field supervisor for Keys Industries, specializing in concrete construction. In 1973 he became a partner and owner of Marinari's International House of Gourmet Foods, a delicatessen in South Pasadena, until 1981. He worked at Fonte's Finer Foods until his retirement in 1990. He was involved with Pasadena Little League for 18 years and managed Boca Ciega Kiwanis Little League team. He was involved in the construction of the Arnold S. White Southeast Regional Little League Stadium, Gulfport, where he served on the board of directors for 10 years. He was a 38-year member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Gulfport, serving as an usher, bingo coordinator and as a member of the Parish School Board. He helped establish the church's annual fall festival. A founder of the parish, he was involved in the building of the school, convent and rectory. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 5131, Gulfport, and was active with Cursillo. Survivors include two sons, Anthony and Christopher, both of St. Petersburg; a daughter, Frances, Miami; two sisters, Caroline Borelli, Drexel Hill, Pa., and Connie Pizza, Bridgeport, Pa.; and three grandsons. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
McEACHERN, ROSALIND E., 61, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Montserrat, West Indies, she came here in 1980 from Jamaica, N.Y. She was a secretary for the Florida State Department of Juvenile Justice and attended Queens College, Jamaica, N.Y. She attended Central Christian Church and Bethel Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, William E.; a son, Edmund James Payton, Clearwater; a sister, Amelia Sanders, St. Thomas, West Indies; and a grandson, William James Payton. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
MULLIGAN, BESSIE OVERSTREET, 96, of Athens, Ga., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (May 13, 2000) at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Screven County, Ga., she moved to St. Petersburg in 1954 from Savannah, Ga., where she worked as a schoolteacher and legal secretary. Locally, she was a longtime secretary at St. Petersburg Junior College before moving to Athens in 1996. She was a member of Middle Ground Baptist Church and Immanuel Baptist Church, Savannah. Survivors include two sons, B. Edward, Athens, and James C., Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren, Tally Mulligan, New Orleans, Leah Mulligan, Greenville, S.C., Benjamin C. Mulligan, Durham, N.C., and James D. Mulligan, Raleigh; and several nieces and nephews. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home, Sylvania, Ga.
NEIDEMERE, JANET A., 69, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (May 15, 2000) at Edward White Hospital. Born in New London, Conn., she came here 20 years ago from Lakeview, Ohio. She was a registered nurse and retired from a hospital in Marion, Ind. She was a member of the ladies auxiliaries of the Moose and the Eagles. She was a past president of the Recreation Association at Robert's Mobile Home and RV Resort and attended Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Diana Neidemere, Lima, Ohio; and her companion, William "Bill" Hlady, St. Petersburg. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
ROCHOTTE, ROSE M., 94, of Claremont, N.H., a winter resident of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Integrated Health Services of Pinellas Park. Born in Providence, R.I., she was a seasonal resident here for five years. She was a former spinner for Dartmouth Woolen Mill in New Hampshire and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Claremont. She enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine Palmer, Claremont, and Annette Paquette, Northfield, N.H.; a brother, Roland Moulin, Woodstock, Conn.; a sister, Lea Trathan, Danielson, Conn.; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Taylor Family Funeral Home, Pinellas Park.
RODOWK, JULIJA G., 92, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at home. Born in Lithuania, she came here in 1988 from Chicago. She was a homemaker and a life and charter member of Lithuanian American Club. Survivors include a son, Henry A. Petraitis, Round Lake Park, Ill.; a niece, Ona Valaitiene, Vilnius, Lithuania. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
SCALZO, LEONA A., 90, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. Born in Byron, Ill., she came here in 1950 from Rockford, Ill. She worked as a telephone operator and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a life member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include two nephews, Donald Gale, Madeira Beach, and Phillip Gale, Rockford, Ill.; and a niece, Lois Mueller, Rockford. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
SHORTELL, JEAN, 88, of La Jolla, Calif., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (April 25, 2000). Born in Trenton, N.J., she came to St. Petersburg in 1952 from Asbury Park, N.J. She moved to La Jolla about four years ago. She was the widow of Donnell "Don" Shortell, former St. Petersburg Times production manager and Times Publishing Co. board member, who died in 1993. Survivors include a brother, Charles B. Sunderland, Walnut Creek, Calif.; and three nieces, Lea Sunderland Davis, Memphis, Tenn., Lisbeth Sunderland Breazeale, Germantown, Tenn., and Cathy Sunderland Witkay, Alamo, Calif. Eternal Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, Oceanside, Calif.
SMITH, HENRY E., 75, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. He came here in 1981 from his native Brockton, Mass. He was a driver for Auto Carrier and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. A recipient of two Purple Hearts, he was a past commander and life member of the VFW and a life member of Polish Club, Whitman, Mass. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary; a daughter, Linda M. Monkevicz, and a son, Ronald, both of Plymouth, Mass.; five sisters, Freda Comlin and Wanda Mastropietro, both of Forestdale, Mass., Lorraine D'Angelo, Easton, Mass., and Helen DiMarzio and Edna Sadoski, both of Brockton; and three grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
TURNER, JOHN A. "JACK," 75, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (May 17, 2000) at Bayfront Medical Center. A St. Petersburg native, he attended St. Petersburg High School, Boston University and the Citadel, Charleston, S.C., where he was on a championship boxing team. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with C Company, 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. He jumped in the Normandy Invasion, Holland Invasion and at Bastogne. His division was given two presidential citations and he was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge and the Bronze Star. He worked as a hotel manager and was a Golden Gloves champion. Survivors include two sons, John A. Jr. and James, and two daughters, Lisa Till and Sara Gustafson, all of St. Petersburg; a brother, Dr. Robert D., Palm Desert, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Allie, Chelsea, Sarah and Ben. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.

South Pasadena

TOLAND, COLM "TOM," 67, of South Pasadena, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at home. Born in Ireland, he came here in 1994 from Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a distribution assemblyman for UPS for 32 years and a member of St. John's Catholic Church, St. Pete Beach. He was an avid angler and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include three sisters, Margaret O'Brien and Ann Wrenn, both of England, and Mary Jane McEleney, Ireland; and several nieces and nephews. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

CROCK, BEVERLY S., 78, of Treasure Island, died Thursday (May 18, 2000) at Colonial Care Center. Born in Marblehead, Mass., she came here in 1969 from Rockville, Md. She was a homemaker and a member of Praise Cathedral Church of God, Pinellas Park. Survivors include a son, David J., Treasure Island; a daughter, Diane Comeaux, Orlando; and six grandchildren, Evan, Michelle and Nathan Crock, all of Treasure Island, and Baron, Logan and Pamela Comeaux, all of Orlando. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park.

WAECHTER, MAX D., 81, of Treasure Island, died Tuesday (May 16, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. Born in Akron, Ind., he came here in 1985 from Elkhart, Ind., where he was owner of Max's Barber Shop for 25 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of First Church of the Brethren, St. Petersburg. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Inez; a son, Tim, Amarillo, Texas; three daughters, Melinda Beutel, Treasure Island, Patrice Heller, Cape Coral, and Pamela Waechter, Treasure Island; two sisters, Elizabeth Miller, Treasure Island, and Laura Minilli, Elkhart; and four grandchildren. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.