St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

SUNCOAST DEATHS

Friday, June 9, 2000

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

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ASHBURN, LEONA M., 81, of Dunnellon, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. She came here 17 years ago from her native Crestview and was a homemaker. She was Protestant. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Carolyn Hayes, Dunnellon, and Lila Jo Thomas, Andalusia, Ala.; three brothers, James B. Davis, Jacksonville, Tim Davis, Houston, and Robert Davis, De Funiak Springs; two sisters, Doris Richards and Edna Dunayer, both of Pensacola; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

BOWRING, DONNA M., 59, of Inverness, formerly of Brooksville, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000). Born in Brown County, Wis., she came here 14 years ago from Brooksville. She was a real estate agent for J.W. Morton Century 21, Inverness, and member of First United Methodist Church, Brooksville. Survivors include her husband, Richard W.; a son, Richard II, St. Paul, Minn.; two daughters, Tami L. Adams, Inverness, and Kim B. Sykes, Seaford, Va.; her mother, Marian Leigh, Brooksville; two brothers, Richard and Wayne Leigh, both of Grayson, Ga.; a sister, Sharon Arneault, Newport News, Va.; and six grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inverness.

BRALEY, JEAN LOUISE, 59, of Inverness, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in Olean, N.Y., she came here six years ago from St. Petersburg. Survivors include her husband, Alfred; a son, Albert Charles Sanders III, Inverness; two daughters, Tina Marie Tuten, Crystal River, and Tammy Ann Slack, Lake Panasoffkee; and five grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

BREWER, DALLAS C., 68, of Lecanto, died Monday (June 5, 2000). He came here 19 years ago from his native Herrin, Ill., and was a retired brick layer. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Local Bricklayers & Craftsmen 21, Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Frances Murphy; three sons, Robert, Herrin, James, Morgan City, La., and Herman, Louisiana; two stepsons, Edward McGowan, Kenneth City, and William McGowan, Crystal River; two daughters, Becky and Katy Simpson, both of Marietta, Ga.; three stepdaughters, Theresa Sciortino, Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y., Carolyn Funk, Homosassa, and Kathy Holland, Lecanto; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory, Homosassa.

FLOYD, NATHANIEL, 62, of Crystal River, died Monday (June 5, 2000) at Seven Rivers Hospital, Crystal River. He was a lifelong resident of Crystal River. Survivors include a stepson, Steve Jones, Crystal River; three brothers, Amos and Julius, both of Crystal River, and Carl, Neptune, N.J.; and three sisters, Eva Mae Brooks and Gloria Harris, both of Crystal River, and Maggie, Beverly Hills. Cason Funeral Chapel, Inverness.

KIEFER, CLAIRE I., 94, of Floral City, formerly of Clearwater, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Avante of Inverness. Born in Schoolcraft, Mich., she came here 10 years ago from Clearwater, where she had lived for 30 years. She was a sales clerk for Schell Land Novelty Shop, Clearwater, with 16 years of service. She was a member of Northwest Presbyterian Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a son, Wallace, Ocala; two daughters, Nancy J. Leconey, Floral City, and Maryann Lundgren, Ocala; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

MINGALONE, LOUIS A., 81, of Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in New York City, he came here two years ago from Sparrow Bush, N.Y. He was a retired truck driver for Breyers Ice Cream and a member of First United Methodist Church, Homosassa. He was an Army veteran of World War II, life member of the National Veterans of Foreign Wars, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6146, Homosassa, and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 161, Port Jervis, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Edith M. Feiler; a son, Vincent, Stockton, Calif.; two daughters, Lois Etzel, Manorville, N.Y., and Maria, Housatonic, Mass.; a brother, Joseph, Boca Raton; two sisters, Marie Cutaia, New York City, and Rita Amatulli, Oldsmar; and three grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

MORA, IRENE "PAT," 73, of Inverness, formerly of Holiday, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in New York, she came here 15 years ago from Holiday and was a retired waitress. She was Catholic. Survivors include her husband, James R.; two sons, Tom Valenza, Holiday, and Nat Valenza, New Jersey; two brothers, Frank and Anthony Amadola, both of New York; a sister, Mary, Pennsylvania; and several grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.

TROUP, CARRIE B., 92, of Beverly Hills, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in Georgia, she came here three years ago from Miami and was a homemaker. She was Baptist. Survivors include a nephew, Bailey J. Wise Jr., Beverly Hills. Fero Funeral Home With Crematory, Beverly Hills.

ZELLNER, M.F. "PHIL," 71, of Floral City, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000). A lifelong resident of Floral City, he was a retired rancher and farmer. He attended the University of Florida, Gainesville, and served on the Citrus County School Board for 24 years. He was a member of Floral City Church of Christ and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a former member of the Water Board and a member of the Airboat Association. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Concidine; two daughters, Paula L., Fort Collins, Colo., and Dena Z. Sanicola, Artesia, Calif.; a brother, John A., Floral City; a sister, Marjorie L. Robinson, Lakeland; and six grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inverness.

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MASLEY, THELMA, 77, of Brooksville, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at home. Born in Hazelton, Pa., she came here 13 years ago from Manville, N.J., and was a retired executive secretary. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, the Senior Citizen Club and the Social Club at Weeki Wachee North. Survivors include her husband, Michael; a son, Frank, Michigan City, Ind.; four sisters, Mary Smith, Santa Ana, Calif., Cecelia Walsky, Brooksville, Ethel King, Levittown, Pa., and Monica Kolbush, McAdoo, Pa.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Brooksville/Spring Hill.

NYE, ARTHUR R., 81, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Brooksville Regional Hospital. Born in Hartford, Conn., he came here 20 years ago from Berlin, Conn., and was a retired furniture store owner. He was Catholic. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; a son, Peter R., Spring Hill; a brother, Al, Berlin; and three grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

SMITH, MARGARET MARIE, 69, of Spring Hill, formerly of Clearwater, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in St. Louis, she came here nine years ago from Clearwater. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Larry Lynn; three sons, Barry Webster, Lebanon, Ohio, Gary Clark, Tarpon Springs, and Larry Layne, Clearwater; a daughter, Lynne Marie, Austin, Texas; and two brothers, Don and George Kateman, both of St. Charles, Mo. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Brooksville.

WEISZ, GLADYS ROBERTA, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Hospice House, Brooksville. Born in Long Island, N.Y., she came here 20 years ago from Huntington, N.Y. She was a homemaker, organ teacher, competitive dance skater and volunteer officer for the Junior Naval Reserve, all in Long Island. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, George; two sons, James, Long Island, and Robert, Wilmington, N.C.; a sister, Ruth Reed, California; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Brooksville.

YAGER, HEATHER LYNN, infant daughter of Tim and Patty Yager of Spring Hill, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Other survivors include her sister, Nichole; her paternal grandparents, George and Pat Yager, Spring Hill; and maternal grandparents, Hank and Melanie Hall, Spring Hill. Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes & Crematory, Brooksville.

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ANDREWS, EDITH E., 80, of Tampa, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000). Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, she came here in 1957. She was a charter member of the Church of the Nazarene in Kenneth City. Survivors include her husband, Ken; a daughter, Joy Paolini, Oldsmar; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

BARNHILL, CHARLES L., 57, of Tampa, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Halifax, N.C., he came here in 1984 from Japan. He was a retired technical sergeant for the Air Force and was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Charles Jr., Cheyenne, Wyo. and Peter, Riverview; a daughter, Erika Plasecki, Savannah, Ga.; two brothers, George, North Carolina, and Wayne, Halifax; a sister, Diane Whitley, Concord, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Tampa.

DARRIGO, CARMELO, 78, of Tampa, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. He was born in Tampa and remained a lifelong resident. He was a retired laborer with Fish Company. He was a former owner and operator of Happy Tony's before retirement. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha; two daughters, Sylvia Cotton and Gloria Darrigo; a sister, Mary Boromei; and three grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

FIELDS, ROBERT LEE JR., 59, of Valdosta, Ga., formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday (May 31, 2000) at Doctor Hospital. He was born in Tampa. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Autry L.; a daughter, Julie Fields, Houston; mother, Alma H., Tampa; two brothers, Roger McFadden, Valdosta, and Thomas, Tampa; and eight sisters, Mercedes Miller, Aurora, Ill., Corine Langston, Ella Fields Porter, Jacquelyn Green, Rose E. Weaver, Marjore Covington, Beatrice Fields, and Jasmin Fields, all of Tampa. Everett-Derr & Anderson Funeral Home, Tampa.

GARCIA, SAMUEL, 71, of Sun City Center, died Monday (June 5, 2000) at Palm Garden of Sun City Center. Born in Puerto Rico, he came to the area five years ago from New York City. He was a tailor for 20 years and was Christian. Survivors include a son, Samuel Jr., Riverview; and two grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

HEVIA, AMPARO P., 88, of Tampa, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000). She was born in Tampa and remained a lifelong resident. She was a volunteer at Centro Asturiano Hospital and was a member of West Tampa Optimist Club. She was Episcopalian. Survivors include a son, Peter R. Jr., and a daughter, Yolanda Howes, both of Tampa; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Armenia Chapel, Tampa.

LUIS, ARMANDO SR., 74, of Tampa, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000). Born in Cuba, he came here 47 years ago. He was a boilermaker at Tampa shipyard and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Cuba; a son, Armando Jr., Odessa; a daughter, Guadalupe Ramos, Tampa; two brothers, Orlando, Miami, and Argelio, Tampa; two sisters, Emilia Martinez and Mercedes Luis, both of Miami; and four grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Armenia Chapel, Tampa.

O'BRIEN, THOMAS A., 72, of Valrico, died Saturday (June 3, 2000) at Brandon Regional Hospital. Born in Toronto, he came to the area in 1991 from Steubenville, Ohio. He was a bundler with Weierton Steel Mill for 43 years and was Catholic. Survivors include two sons, David, Brandon, and Kevin, Valrico; a daughter, Lori Koehler, Bloomingdale; a brother, Jack, New Jersey; and two grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

SCHALE, NINA, 60, of Tampa, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Chicago, she came here in 1976. She was a clerical secretary for Windsor Insurance Group. She was a member of St. John's Greek Orthodox Church and was a past president of the Ladies Philoptochos Society of Tampa. Survivors include her husband, Paul E.; a son, Paul Anthony, Tampa; two daughters, Laura Ann Miller, Brandon, and Christina L. Roberts, Lutz; a sister, Helen Jaskewicz, Chicago; and three grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Tampa.

SHELTON, MERCEDES "SUE," 93, of Tampa, died Tuesday (May 30, 2000) at South Tampa Health and Rehabilitation. Born in North Carolina, she came here in 1947 from Norfolk, Va. She was a homemaker and was Protestant. Survivors include a son, Bill Marchant, California; a daughter, Peggy Peate, Tampa; two brothers, Grover Long, Wilmington, Del., and Jenkins Long, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a sister, Myrtle Payne, Williamsburg, Va.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, South Tampa Chapel, Tampa.

VALDES, SERAPIO "MAPO," 88, of Tampa, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000). He was born in Tampa and remained a lifelong resident. He was retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Co. after 30 years of service. He was a member of Marti Maceo Sociedad and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Helen P.; a son, Theodore, Tampa; and three grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Garden of Memories Chapel, Tampa.

YOUNG, HAROLD LEROY, 68, of Tampa, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at University Community Hospital on Fletcher. Born in Washington, D.C., he came here four months ago. He was retired from the University of D.C. and was a musician. He was Protestant. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; three sons, Willie, Curry Pittman and Vincent Shorter; two daughters, Linda Young-Morgan and Anita; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Wilson's Funeral Home, Tampa.

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AFFRONTE, SALVATORE, 87, of Port Richey, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in La Salle, Ill., he came here 22 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was a presser for a clothing factory and member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Nunzia; five daughters, Mary Kriston, Port Richey, Anna Grillo, Patricia Saccente and Frances Febo, all of Long Island, and Nancy Edelstein, Boca Raton; a brother, Anthony, California; a sister, Rosalie Anzalone, Queens, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hudson/Bayonet Point.

CLARK, BESSIE M., 100, of Hudson, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000). Born in Oberlin, Kan., she came here two years ago from Longmont, Colo. She was a homemaker and member of First Church of the Nazarene, Boulder, Colo., and the South Boulder Neighborly Circle. Survivors include two stepsons, John A., Berthoud, Colo., and Francis B., Baker City, Ore.; a daughter, Betty Fitzner, Hudson; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.

FRIEDEL, ISABELLE F., 90, of Holiday, died Thursday (June 8, 2000) at National Health Care, Hudson. Born in Marcus Hook, Pa., she came here 27 years ago from Chester, Pa. She was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church, Tarpon Springs. Survivors include a son, Wilbur H. Jr.; a sister, Helen Horne, Winter Park; and two grandchildren. Trinity Memorial Gardens, Holiday.

FRIEDLING, PETER ALBERT, 76, of Land O'Lakes, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000). Born in Toronto, he lived in the Tampa area most of his life. He was a retired firefighter for Tampa Fire Rescue. He was a World War II Navy veteran and was Protestant. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Wanamaker, Crystal River, and Mary E. Dugas, Dover; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Glass Funeral Home, Tampa.

GEER, ROBERT T., 73, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (June 8, 2000) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Stamford, Conn., he came here eight years ago from Charleston, S.C. He was a police officer for the city of Stamford, with 28 years of service. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Stamford Police Association, the Connecticut State Police Association, the Eagles, the Elks, the Moose, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Marine Corps League. Survivors include his wife, Lavelle; three sons, Robert D., Milford, Conn., Gary A. and Kevin J., both of Charleston; a daughter, Cheryl Santagata, Stamford; and a sister, Dorothy Odle, Charleston. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, New Port Richey.

HAYS, HARRY EVERETT, 76, of Zephyrhills, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at home. He came here three years ago from his native Warren, Ohio, and worked in a steel mill. He was Protestant. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lillian C.; four stepsons, James E. and Thomas F. DeAngelo, both of Newton Falls, Ohio, Oscar L. DeAngelo, Zephyrhills, and Joseph R. DeAngelo, Warren; five stepdaughters, Donna German, Kensington, Ohio, Rosetta Sloat, Oliver, Ohio, Rosa Law, Castalia, Ohio, Mariane Cole, Weaversville, N.C., and Debbie Pritchard, New Caney, Texas; two sisters, Mary Yeager, Newton Falls, and Bertie Coy, Warren; 27 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

KOLIS, MARY LOU, 71, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. Born in Erie, Pa., she came here 18 years ago from Buffalo, N.Y., and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Michael. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.

MOGYOROSY, ALICE, 94, of Dade City, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Heritage Park Specialty Care Center, Dade City. Born in New York City, she came here 15 years ago from New Orleans, where she was a credit administrator in the banking industry. She was a weather observer for the Women's Army Corps during World War II. Survivors include two brothers, Robert S., Dade City, and George W., Tampa. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

OBERTON, DOUGLAS H., 74, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, he came here 13 years ago from Brighton, Mass. He was a purchasing agent for Giltspur Exhibits, Boston, and member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holiday. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and member of the Disabled American Veterans Post 78, New Port Richey, and the Post Office Chapter 10, Boston. Survivors include a son, Peter G., Sterling, Mass.; two daughters, Marie Elaine Cojulun, Brighton, and Valerie, Hudson; a sister, Barbara Geis, New Port Richey; and eight grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.

PEARCE, MADELINE ELSA, 83, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Merton, County of Surrey, England, and was a secretary in the banking industry. She was a veteran of the Auxiliary Territorial Army, England. Survivors include a sister, Betty M., England. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

TOLER, BRENDA JOYCE, 57, of Spring Hill, died Thursday (June 8, 2000) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Etowah, Tenn., she came here 12 years ago from Lincoln Park, Mich., and was a homemaker. She was Protestant. Survivors include her husband, Danny; two sons, David Norris, Howell, Mich., and Howard Todd, Spring Hill; two sisters, Irene Newton, Oakridge, Tenn., and Shirley Crisp, Weeki Wachee; a brother, Dirk Smith, Woonsocket, R.I.; and six grandchildren. Brewer Memorial Funeral Homes, Seven Hills.

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Belleair Bluffs

BYRNSIDE, ROBERT A., 44, of Belleair Bluffs, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000). Authorities said he jumped from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. He came here in 1994 from his native Danville, W.Va. He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church of Largo. Survivors include two daughters, Valerie Nicole Byrnside, Bedford, Va., and Andrea J. Hill, Killeen, Texas; his mother, Dora J., Belleair Bluffs; a brother, Fred "Snuffy," Danville; two sisters, Lois L. Byrnside-Boehme, Dunedin, and Ellajo B. Walk, Knoxville, Tenn. Belleair Cremation and Burial Society, Belleair Bluffs.

Clearwater

ATTAR, ANDREW M., 66, of Clearwater, died Monday (June 5, 2000) at home. He was born in Damascus, Syria, and came here from Long Island, N.Y. He graduated from University of Texas and earned a doctorate from New York University. He was a registered professional engineer and an airport planner. He owned and operated Attar Aviation Services, Clearwater, and had more than 32 years' experience in management and administration of aviation and transportation systems. Among his achievements was working as project manager at Brunci International Airport in Darussalem, the New Hong Kong International Airport, the Amman International Airport, Jordan, the Southern Taiwan International Airport, the Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport. He was an engineer and planning manager for 25 years in the Aviation Department of the Port Authority in New York and New Jersey and he served five years as chief of city planning in Damascus. Survivors include his wife, Patt Hronkin; two daughters, Dr. Laila Attar, New Port Richey, and Jasmine Attar Lindquist, Austin, Texas; a stepson, Thomas Rutherford, Clearwater; a stepdaughter, Heather Rutherford, Largo; four brothers, Riad, Lake Jackson, Texas, Emad, Houston, Texas, Wahib, Paris, and Ziad, Damascus; a sister, Najah, Damascus; and two grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
BURROUGHS, ROY LEE, 75, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute, St. Petersburg. He was born in Vanceboro, N.C., and came here in 1962 from Springfield, Va. He retired as a residential electrician and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Christian Church of Dunedin. Survivors include two sisters, Mary B. Taylor, New Bern, N.C., and Nellie Rega, Leesburg; and his companion, Ruth Williams, Dunedin. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
CAMPOLI, GLORIA, 72, of Dunedin, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and came here in 1998 from West Haverstraw, N.Y. She worked as a supervisor at Letchworth Villages, Thiells, N.Y. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunedin. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Fay, Dunedin; a son, Louis, Garnerville, N.Y.; and six grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
CONFORTI, ROSE, 83, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Viewtop Hospice House, Clearwater. She was born in Bellevill, N.J., and came here in 1985 from Bloomfield, N.J. She was a homemaker and Catholic. Survivors include her husband, Frank; two sons, Michael J. and Vito L., both of Clearwater; two brothers, Gerald Sera, Colonia, N.J., and Joseph Sera, Sayreville, N.J.; a sister, Marie Laterza, Belleville, N.J.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
MOORE, CHARLES "GIB," 92, of Clearwater, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Regency Oaks Nursing Center, Clearwater. He was born in Jersey City, N.J., and came here in 1977 from East Greenbush, N.Y., where he retired after 43 years as manager for New York Telephone Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II with the rank of captain. He was a member of Richfield Tennis Club where he was awarded several tennis and Bridge trophies, and a member of the New York Telephone Pioneers. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy; two sons, Kip, Portland, Maine, and Bob, Saratoga, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.
PATTINSON, DONALD A., 70, of Clearwater, died Monday (June 5, 2000) at home. He was born in Massillon, Ohio, and came here in 1987 from Warren, Ohio, where he worked 28 years for CoxLithographic Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Warren. Survivors include his wife, Mae; two sons, Thomas, Ohio, and Robert, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
SMITH, GEORGE, 86, of Clearwater, died Sunday (June 4, 2000) at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo. He was born in Mattapan, Mass., and came here in 1952 from Philadelphia. He was a registered real estate broker in the New Port Richey area from 1953 to 1975 and a founder and past president of the Board of Realtors, New Port Richey. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Holding Company of Southeast Banks of Florida. He graduated in 1936 from University of Vermont and was the yearbook editor and member of Phi Delta Theta. He was an active member of Gideon's International, and former member, elder and Sunday School superintendent at Central Bible Church, St. Petersburg, and a member of Lakeside Community Chapel, Clearwater. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila C. Smith, Clearwater, and Phyllis A. Roeder, Cincinnati; a sister, Pauline Costello, Clearwater; and a grandson, Mark A. Roeder, Cincinnati. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Dunedin

PRESTERS, MARGUERITE E., of Dunedin, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and came here in 1984 from Newark, N.J. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunedin. Survivors include a daughter, Claire Trefsger, Dunedin; two sons, Anthony J., Largo, and Dr. Thomas J., Delaware, Ohio; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

Largo

CAMPUZANO, ESTELA M., 82, of Largo, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Cuba and came here in 1980 from Wichita, Kan. She was a homemaker and Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Luis, Largo, Edwardo, Miami, and Gus, Wichita; a daughter, Estella Noya, Tampa; two brothers, Manuel Perez, Miami, and Luis Perez, Cuba; a sister, Carmen Perez, Miami; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
COLEMAN, CURTIS, 86, of Largo, died Thursday (June 8, 2000) at Cypress Palms ACLF, Largo. He was born in Pikeville, Ky., and came here in 1990. He was a retired builder. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Ward, Clearwater; two sisters, Bertha Bevins, Melbourne, and Margaret Coleman, Pikeville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
TORREGROSSA, JENNIE, 93, of Largo, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Port Orange. She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and came here in 1975 from Long Island, N.Y. She owned and operated Terrie's Market, Forest Hills, N.Y. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and the Martha/Mary Guild, Largo. Survivors include a son, Edward E., Daytona Beach; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

Palm Harbor

THIERY, MARINA, 88, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at home. She was born in Spain and came here in 1986 from Bloomfield Hills, Mich. She was a retired secretary for General Motors and also worked for Prudential Insurance Co., Detroit. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Tarpon Springs, and was a member of Innisbrook Resort for 20 years. Survivors include her husband, Larry. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

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Gulfport

KIMSEY, BRYSON EZELL, 77, of Gulfport, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in Ducktown, Tenn., he was a winter resident here since 1984 before moving permanently in 1994 from Aurora, Colo. He retired in 1983 as regional planning officer for the Denver Region of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He served with the Army infantry in the South Pacific during World War II and was a member of Andy Anderson American Legion Post 125, Gulfport. Survivors include his wife, Jean; three daughters, Robin Kimsey and Jeri Main, both of Aurora, and Nancy Stengle, Lake Jackson, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Postelle, McLean, Va.; and five grandchildren. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.

Kenneth City

GREENFIELD, FRANK G., 89, of Kenneth City, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at Oak Manor Nursing Center. Born in Scranton, Pa., he came here in 1963 from Honesdale, Pa. He retired as a master sergeant after 28 years with the Army, having served during World War II and the Korean War and participating in campaigns in Africa, Sicily and Italy. He worked as a military recruiter in Bethlehem, Pa., for 17 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pinellas Park. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Helen "Dolly"; and a brother and sister-in-law, James and Bernadine Greenfield, Bethlehem. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery, Seminole.

Pinellas Park

LANDIS, NEDRA J. "BILLIE," of Pinellas Park, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor. Born in Clarksburg, W.Va., she came here in 1963 from Huntington, W.Va. She was owner and operator of a boarding house and was a member of Clearview Baptist Church. Survivors include a stepson, Bill Chamber, Clarksview, Tenn.; three nephews, John Colbert, Pinellas Park, and Joe Colbert and David Colbert, both of St. Petersburg; and a niece, Patricia Hayes, St. Petersburg. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg

BOONE, WILLIE C., 60, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. He came here in 1960 from his native Marianna. He retired in 1988 as a supervisor after 25 years with GE and was Baptist. Survivors include five sons, Willie C. Jr., Nathanial, Richard, James and Kenneth, a daughter, Brenda Rivers, and his mother, Alia Boone, all of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Leroy and Milton, both of Marianna, and James, St. Petersburg; a sister, Essie Mae Henderson, Tampa; and 12 grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
FOYE, LILLIAN C., 92, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Hazard, Ky., she came here in 1988 from Ormond Beach. During World War II she served with the Navy. She worked as a secretary for the Department of the Navy at the Pentagon and was Protestant. Survivors include two stepsons, Tom Foye, Kailua, Hawaii, and Brian Foye, Austin, Texas; two stepdaughters, Virginia LeBar, Riegelsville, Pa., and Mary Foye, Redmond, Wash. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
KING, SAMUEL DULUS, 71, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (June 2, 2000) at home under hospice care after a long illness. Born in Dana, N.C., he moved to Florida in 1962 from Ohio. A master plumber, he retired in 1988 as owner of King Plumbing, Pinellas Park. He was a Navy veteran and a past commander of VFW Post 4364 and a member of American Legion Post 104 and AMVETS Post 7467 of Pinellas Park. He received a Distinguished Service Citation in 1984 from the VFW. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Eleanore L.; a daughter, Robin May; four stepsons, Clarence Lakins, St. Petersburg, Kevin Lakins, Pensacola, Marine Col. Roger Harris, California, and William Harris, Louisiana; his sister, Virginia Thompson, North Carolina; a brother, Clyde, Illinois; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Bobbitt Chapel, St. Petersburg.
KLAUS, GEORGE R., 60, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at National Healthcare Center, St. Petersburg. Born in Philadelphia, he came here in 1968 from Abington, Pa. He was a member of Allendale United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg, and PARC, where he helped found the Garden Shop. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Sandra Klaus, St. Petersburg; and several cousins. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
MOWERS, HOWARD W., 85, of Hernando, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000). Born in Germany, he moved to Hernando 31 years ago from St. Petersburg. He was a carpenter and a member of First Church of God, Inverness. Survivors include a brother, Charles, Rome, N.Y.; and a half sister, Louise Bara, New York. Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inverness.
O'DELL, JAMES ROBERT, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he moved to Lakeland in 1985 from Kingsport, Tenn., and to St. Petersburg in 1999. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and a 1935 graduate of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Minchey, St. Petersburg; a son, James R., Hilton Head, S.C.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
PAPA, SOPHIE, 68, of Seminole, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at home. Born in Belford, N.J., she came to Pinellas County in 1961 from New Jersey. She worked for 18 years as a saleswoman in the bakery department at Publix on West Bay, Largo, and was Catholic. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Frank Sr.; a son, Frank Jr., St. Petersburg; a daughter, Michele Holzworth, Cape Coral; three brothers, Thomas Lisowski, Melbourne, Michael Lisowski, New Jersey, and Herbert Lisowski, Colorado; a sister, Evelyn Kostu, Hallandale; five grandchildren; and a niece, Babe Jackson, Middletown, N.J. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home & Cemetery, Seminole.
VEST, FRANKLIN EUGENE "RUSTY," 63, of Branford, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (June 5, 2000) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. Born in Poland, Ind., he came here in the 1970s from California. He was a professional driver and a cab driver in St. Petersburg for many years. He enjoyed gospel music and playing the guitar. He was an Army veteran and was affiliated with the Lighthouse. Survivors include three daughters, Debra Pierce, Tyler, Texas, Barbara Morton, Wagoner, Okla., and Cathy Reed, Freedom, Ind.; two sons, Eric and Brian A. Strickland, both of Dade City; a brother, William "Freddie," Poland, Ind.; three sisters, Thelma Stalter, Oxford, N.Y., Freda Sims, Bloomington, Ind., and Gladys Schmidt. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
WILLIAMS, EVELYN GRACE, 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at Integrated Health Services, Pinellas Park. Born in Florala, Ala., she came here in 1975 from Gainesville. Survivors include a cousin, Sylvia Deal, St. Petersburg. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 49th Street N Chapel, St. Petersburg.
YERKES, ALFRED "AL," 86, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (June 6, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Ellenville, N.Y., he came here in 1975 from Waldwick, N.J. He retired in 1971 as a bus driver after 30 years with the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority and was a member of New York Retired Transit Workers, Seminole. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lottie; two sons, Kenneth, Lake Hopatcong, N.J., and Harvey, New York City; two daughters, Marilyn Taylor, Jamesburg, N.J., and Lorna Yerkes, Waldwick, N.J.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

KNEPSHIELD, CHARLOTTE B., 85, of Treasure Island, died Wednesday (June 7, 2000) at home. Born in Apollo, Pa., she came here in 1962 from Wellsburg, W.Va. She received a master of arts degree from George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn., and a master of science degree from University of South Florida. She taught at West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, W.Va., and at junior and senior high schools in Wellsburg. She also taught and served as a guidance counselor at Pinellas Park Junior High School for 23 years. She was active with the Sunset Beach Civic Association, the Treasure Islettes and the Treasure Island Action Club. She was a member of Florida Retired Teachers Association and Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter. Survivors include a niece, Jean Kirchner, Wellsburg; two nephews, William Crawford, Tampa, and Charles Crawford, New Martinsville, W.Va.; her caregivers, Rose Walton and Jo Ann Henderson; nine grandnieces and grandnephews; and several great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Beach Chapel, St. Pete Beach.