St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

SUNCOAST OBITUARIES

Sunday, July 9, 2000

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

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CACCAVALE, ANNA C., 84, of Ocala, died Friday (July 7, 2000). She was born in Fall River, Mass., and moved to Ocala from Beverly Hills. She was a Catholic. Survivors include a brother, Ben Gallant, Portland, Texas; two sisters, Agnes Symbouras, Beverly Hills, and Rita Thayer, Pasadena, Texas; a nephew and a niece. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills Chapel.

ESCALERA, ROSE MARIE, 87, of Valrico, formerly of Inverness, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Kenosha, Wis., and was a nurses aide for the Pilgrim State Hospital, Bayshore, N.Y. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Louis, Stoneybrook, N.Y.; two daughters, Dolores Dima, Valrico, and Judith Porcelli, West Islip, N.Y.; a brother, Alert Consolo, Lompoc, Calif.; three sisters, Lucille Blasi, Kenosha, Wis., Mary Bou, Santa Monica, Calif., and Connie Matto, Ft. Lauderdale; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

McPARTLAND, JOHN JOSEPH, 65, of Royal Oaks, Inverness, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at home. Born in New York City, he came here 16 years ago from Staten Island, N.Y., and was retired after 10 years as a driver for the Citrus County Transit System. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Inverness, Moose Lodge 2112 and the Monday Seniors Bowlers Club. Survivors include his wife, Ann M. Faluotico; two daughters, Traci Ann Beagan, Inverness, and Lori Ann LaBarbera, Staten Island; a sister, Kay McPartland, California; and three grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

NICKLAS, ROSE MARY KOZENEK, 96, of Citrus Springs, died Monday (July 3, 2000) at Life Care Center, Lecanto. Born in Wahpeton, N.D., she came here 29 years ago from South Bend, Ind., and was retired after 71 years as a college teacher. She was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Citrus Springs, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Harold; a son, Harold jr.; a daughter, Barbara Fredericks; four brothers, William, Edward, Alfred and Matthew; two sisters, Jessie Shokley and Emma Moore; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River/Lecanto.

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BRAGG, KANDI KAE, 42, of Spring Hill died Thursday (July 6. 2000). Born in Marion Ind., she came here 26 years ago from Deerfield Beach and was owner/operator of a home cleaning service. Survivors include a son, Kris Johnson and a daughter, Shellsea Bragg; both of Brooksville; her mother, Dessie Crayton, Spring Hill; her father, Jan Bragg, Venezuela; four sisters, Angela Gariepy, Brooksville, Rhonda Bragg, Roanoke, Va., Teresa Bragg, Deerfield Beach, and Derby Brown, Arlington, Texas. Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Brooksville.

CURRIE, WILLIAM W., 86, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, (July 6, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital. He came here nine years ago from his native South Amboy, N.J., and was a retired operator for the National Lead Company. He was a Catholic. Survivors include a son, William, Brooksville; and six grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

SOPER, JERALDINE J., 73, of Brooksville, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at OaK Hill Hospital. Born in Kimball, Neb., she came here five years ago from Highlands Ranch, Colo., where she was a bookkeeper. She was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Willard; a sister, Rosella Larrison, Oregon; and two grandchildren. Foster Crematory, Brooksville/Spring Hill.

SUMMERS, JEAN A., 88, of Spring Hill, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Oak Hill Hospital. Born in Kenosha, Wisc., she came here 13 years ago from Dunedin, and was a retired technical librarian. She was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Glenn; a son, Eddie Andrews, Colorado; two daughters, Patricia Poritz, Largo, and Sandie Sams, Eugene, Ore.; a brother, Bob Butcher, California; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

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BOGGS, THE REV. ROBERT C., 84, of Lake Wales, formerly of Largo and Dunedin, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) at Lake Wales Medical Centers Extended Care Facility. A native of Dayton, Ohio, he came here in 1945. He received a master of divinity degree in 1941 from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. He was Tampa district superintendent from 1967 to 1973. He was minister from 1950 to 1953 of Trinity United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg and was minister from 1946 to 1950 of First United Methodist Church, Largo, and minister from 1953 to 1956 of First United Methodist Church, Dunedin, and Methodist churches elsewhere. He was a Kiwanian of 33 years, receiving the George F. Hixson Fellowship in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Laura; a daughter, Carole Suellen Smith, Lake Wales; a son, the Rev. R. Charles Jr., Fort Myers; and three grandchildren. Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales.

COGAN, ALICE ELAINE, 77, of Brandon, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Brandon Hospital. Born in Kalida, Ohio, she came here in 1947. She was a billing supervisor for National Seafood Products. She was affiliated with Brandon Bucs Booster Club and was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Pete Cogan, Pinellas Park, Roger C., Phoenix, Edward J. Cogan, Reno, Nev.; a daughter, Joyce C. Hill, Brandon; a sister, Marie Matheny, Brandywine, Md.; and six grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Home, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.

DIAZ, LIONEL, 78, of Tampa, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at home. Born here, he remained a lifelong resident. He was a general contractor for Monaco and Diaz General Contractors for more than 50 years. He was a charter member of West Tampa Lions Club, a World War II 43rd Battalion Seabees Navy veteran and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Elvira Tamargo; a daughter, Judy Tamargo, Tampa; and two sisters, Camelia Cruz and Lily Rego, Denver. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.

HANCOCK, ANNIE A., 94, of Tampa, died Friday (July 7, 2000). Born here, she remained a lifelong resident. She was a cigarmaker. Survivors include a son, Bryan Alderman, Tampa; a daughter, Rosemary Hancock, Tampa; a brother, Wade Alderman, San Mateo, Calif.; a sister, Mary A. Davis, Tampa; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Carrollwood Chapel, Tampa.

HIGGINBOTHAM, PATRICIA MORGAN, 58, of Tampa, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at Carrollwood Care Center. Born in Oakmont, Pa., she came here 17 years ago from Canada. She was a renowned published poet. She was director of Florida Writing Project, English Department chairman at Robinson High School and was Methodist. Survivors include her husband, S. Roy; a son, Ralph, Tampa; a daughter, Lynne Kottke, Tampa; her mother, Gladys Morgan, St. Petersburg; a brother, William Morgan, St. Petersburg; a sister, Nan Kamper, Red Lion, Pa.; and two grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, South Dale Mabry.

HUTCHINSON, MILREA B., 103, of Tampa, formerly of Dunedin, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at home. She came here in 1966 from her native Le Raysville, Pa. She was a member of Union Street United Methodist Church, Clearwater. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn H. Green, Oak Ridge, N.J.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.

JACOBS, MAURICE "JAKE," 83, of Tampa, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at Memorial Hospital. Born in Plains, Ga., he came here in 1953 from Gainesville. He was a field agent for the Florida Department of Commerce. He was an Army veteran of World War II; a Boy Scouts leader, Troop 222; and a member of Westshore Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Mark, Beverly Hills, Fla. and Lance, Tampa; and three grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, South Dale Mabry Chapel.

JUDD, MARGARET, 84, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday, (July 5, 2000) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House. Born in Nashville, Tenn., she moved to New Port Richey 13 years ago from Tampa and was a homemaker. She was Methodist. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Bates, Benton, Tenn., Rita J. Hopkins, Lithia, and Linda Phillips, Asheboro, N.C.; a sister, Cora Mae, Nashville; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Avenue Chapel, Tarpon Springs.

OSBORNE, VIOLET "SHORTIE," 75, of Seffner, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) in Tampa. She was born in Danville, Va. She was a floral designer and was a member or Seffner Christian Advent Church. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Fickey, Plant City, Betty Jo Reagan, Seffner, and Janet Aldridge, Tampa; a son, John H., Tampa; a sister, Margie Bottoms, Tampa; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Garden of Memories Chapel, Tampa.

RODRIGUEZ, JESUS, 35, of Tampa, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Gijon, Spain, he came here in 1968. He was a contractor. He was a coach for North Tampa Little League and was a member of Most Holy Redeemer. Survivors include his wife, Michelle; three sons, Joseph Cubero, Dino A. Cubero and Jesusin Jr., all of Tampa; a daughter, Michelle C. Rodriguez, Tampa; parents, Deacon J. Manuel and Mercedes Rodriguez, Tampa; a brother, Jose M., Hudson; and a sister, Mercedes Ocampo, Tampa. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Armenia Chapel, Tampa.

SANCHEZ, EUGENIA "LELA," 85, of Tampa, died Thursday (July 6, 2000). Born in Ybor City, she remained a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker and was past president of Circulo Cubano. Survivors include two sons, Joseph R. Jr. and Rolando Sanchez M.D., both of Tampa; a daughter, Mary Ann Pliego, Temple Terrace; a brother, Mario Perez, Tampa; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Armenia Chapel, Tampa.

WERRY, HARRY R., 72, of Tampa, died Thursday (July 6, 2000). Born in Cumberland, Pa., he came here in 1954 from Mount Pleasant, Pa. He was a construction foreman. He was an Air Force veteran and was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include a son, Robert Preston, Tampa; two daughters, Cindy Bell, Tampa and Teresa Cole, Inverness; a brother, Willis "Skinner," Scotdale, Pa.; two sisters, Betty Frye and Jane Bennett, both of Scotdale, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Garden of Memories Chapel, Tampa.Pasco County

BRISSETTE, CURTIS, 75, of Hudson, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. Born in Ferndale, Mich., he came here 13 years ago from Swartz Creek, Mich., and was retired after 20 years as a machine repair journeyman for General Motors Chevrolet Division, Flint, Mich. He was an Army Airborne veteran, a Catholic, and a member of the Antique Dealers Association, Swartz Creek. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Worley, Hudson; two sons, Gary Dougherty, Grand Blanc, Mich., and James Worley, Hudson; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

CUNDY, GRACE WIEDLE, 72, of New Port Richey, died Friday (July 7, 2000). Born in Valley Stream, N.Y., she came here seven years ago from Miami, and was a telephone operator for Southern Bell. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include her husband, Jerome George; a son, Jerome Jr., Canton, Ga.; four daughters, Jeanne Watson and Janice Brown, both of Miami, Jacqueline Koonce, Woodstock, Ga., and Jennifer Treadwell, Longwood; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

DAVENPORT, JAMES F., 67, of New Port Richey, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at North Bay Medical Center. He came here five years ago from his native Indianapolis, Ind., and was retired after 37 years as a sheet metal worker for a metal fabrication company. He was an Army veteran. There are no immediate survivors. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Holiday Chapel.

JOHNS, THOMAS JEFFERSON, 68, of Dade City, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home. He was a native of Dade City and a truck driver for Lykes-Pasco. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, Ernest and David, both of Dade City; three daughters, Mary Jane Arnold, Zephyrhills, and Connie and Betty Johns, both of Dade City; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City.

KRAWCZYN, STEVEN A., 80, of Spring Hill, formerly of New Port Richey, died Thursday (July6, 2000) at home. Born in Pittsburgh, he came here 30 years ago from New Port Richey. He was a band leader, singer, and composer of the Music Makers Polka Band, and member of the Polish American Club, Hudson. He was Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Rosiland; three sons, Jorey, Panama City, Steven, Clearwater, and Christian, Spring Hill; a daughter, Nikki, Panama City; three grandchildren; and a great-grandhchild. Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill.

LANZETTA, KATHLEEN T., 81, of New Port Richey, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Newport Inn. Born in Franklin County, Pa., she came here 25 years ago from Manhattan, N.Y. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holiday. Survivors include three sisters, Janet Shapiro and Margaret Rober, both of Titusville, Pa., and Nora Koenig, Willow Street, Pa. Faupel Funeral Homes, Port Richey.

LEPORE, MARY JUNE, 74, of New Port Richey, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home. Born in Altoona, Pa., she came here 14 years ago from Lanham, Md., and was a cafeteria manager for the board of education. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Michael; three daughters, Linda Lees, Coral Springs, Kim Lepore, Cocoa Beach, and Pam Lepore, New Port Richey; a brother, Michael Robbins, Anakara, Turkey; two sisters, Sylvia Wiley, Kinde, Mich., and Kay Marker, Ohio; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

ORSORIO, NILDA, 65, of Port Richey, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home. Born in Puerto Rico, she came here 25 years ago from Long Island, N.Y., and was a manager for Zales Jewelry Store, Port Richey. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Hudson, and the Latin American Social Club, Spring Hill. Survivors include her husband, Carlos; a son, Anthony Canosa, Port Richey; a daughter, Theresa Rice, Hudson; a brother, Ralph Reyes, Port Richey; and three grandchildren. Bell Funeral Home, Hudson.

PFAFF, ALBERT W., 86, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at Community Hospital New Port Richey. He came here 19 years ago from his native Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a painter, decorator and 35-year owner of Albert Pfaff and Son. He was a Protestant and a member of the Shriners and Masonic Lodge, Cincinnati. Survivors include his wife, Helen R.; a son, Christopher, Tallahassee; a daughter, Pamela Baily, Janesville, Wis.; and two grandchildren. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, Holiday.

SKIRDE, THEA, 91, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (June 28, 2000) at La Casa Grande, New Port Richey. Born in Kiel, Germany, she came here 26 years ago from Long Island, N.Y., and was a salesperson for a department store. Survivors include her husband, Fred; a son, Fred, Denver, Colo.; a brother, Rudi Rehmke, Germany; and two grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

SPIRES, CHARLES LON "CHARLIE", 69, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at home. Born in Wichita, Kan., he came here 13 years ago from Memphis, Tenn., and was retired after 21 years as an aircraft mechanic for Delta Air Lines. He served for 20 years with the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and VFW Chester McKay Post 7987, both of New Port Richey, VFW Golf Club, Master Mason Norman Lodge 722, Memphis, Moose Lodge 1429, Tarpon Springs, the Moose Golf Club, life member of the West Pasco Republican Club, and life member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Volrie June; three daughters, Teresa Scott, St. Petersburg, Paula McCune, Memphis, and Volrie Spires, St. Petersburg; his mother, Floy Gordon, Wichita; a sister, Ann Haley, Wichita; and two grandsons. Michels & Lunquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

ZIEGLER, HELEN I., 96, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (July 8, 2000) at Tandem Health Care, New Port Richey. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., she came here four years ago from St. Petersburg, and was a clerk for Kmart. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a son, William, New Port Richey; two daughters, Sally Dehlman, Monticello, Ga., and Audrey Cherf, Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

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GOODSMITH, DEAN E., 69, of Clearwater, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Detroit and came here in 1968 from Arlington, Va. He was an architect and builder and worked for Goodsmith Enterprises. He was an Air Force veteran, a Lutheran and a stamp collector. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Amelia; five sons, Jon Goodsmith, Kansas, Jack Schwirian and Robert Schwirian, both of Clearwater, and Michael Schwirian and Scott Schwirian, both of Palm Harbor; two daughters Luann Kiel, Tempe, Ariz., and Amy Engels, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; a brother, Dale, Brighton, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. National Cremation Society, Largo.

KEANE, JULIA, "AUNT SHEILA," 90, of Clearwater died Saturday (July 8, 2000) at home. She was born in England and came here in 1987 from Yonkers, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Clearwater. Survivors include a sister, Rose M. Hare, Clearwater; a niece, Kathy Hare, Clearwater; and several nieces and a nephew. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Druid Chapel, Clearwater.

STEINHARTER, LOLA EILEEN, 80, of Clearwater, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. She was born in Boone County, Ky., and moved here several years ago from Walton, Ky. She worked in sales for a jewelry store. Survivors include a son, Byron Kent, Union, Ky. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

Largo

BOGGS, THE REV. ROBERT C., 84, of Lake Wales, formerly of Largo and Dunedin, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) at Lake Wales Medical Centers Extended Care Facility. A native of Dayton, Ohio, he came here in 1945. He received a master of divinity degree in 1941 from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. He was minister from 1950 to 1953 of Trinity United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg, and was minister from 1946 to 1950 of First United Methodist Church, Largo, and minister from 1953 to 1956 of First United Methodist Church, Dunedin, and Methodist churches elsewhere. He was a Kiwanian of 33 years, receiving the George F. Hixson Fellowship in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Laura; a daughter, Carole Suellen Smith, Lake Wales; a son, the Rev. R. Charles Jr., Fort Myers; and three grandchildren. Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Wales.
DREHMER, VERNON R., 86, of Largo, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Detroit and came here 1984 from St. Clair Shores, Mich. He worked 20 years as a machinist for Masco Corp., Fraser, Mich. He was a Protestant. He was a member of Acacia Lodge 477, Grosse Pointe, Mich., and Elks Lodge 2519, Port Huron, Mich. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Warnecke, New Baltimore, Mich., and Karen Drehmer, Detroit; a son, Vernon, Sterling Heights, Mich.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
KENWOOD, THEKLA W., 91, of Largo, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at Largo Medical Center. She came here in 1971 from her native Colgne, Germany. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include four sisters, Hildegard Meyer, Helene Braun, Mathilde Schloerset and Irene Kaiser, all of Germany; and 10 nieces and nephews. International Mortuary Services, Pinellas Park.
RENSMEYER, EDWIN A., 87, of Largo, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in WaKeeney, Kan., and came here in 1982 from San Antonio, Texas. He was a certified public accountant. He was a captain in the Army during World War II and a German prisoner of war. He was a Protestant, a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Elks. Survivors include a wife of 17 years, Dorothy; a son, Kirk, Corvallis, Ore.; two daughters, Laura Glenn, Largo, and Brenda Leslie, St. Petersburg; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo.
VAN ES, JANTHINA, 72, of Largo, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. She was born in South Holland, Ill., and came here in 1970 from Munster, Ind. She was a member of the Seminole Assembly of God. Survivors include three sons, Michael and Steven, both of Largo, and Brian, Port Richey; three daughters, Karen McKenzie, Marietta, Ga., Sandra Elbers, Weatherford, Texas, and Doreen Schomp, Seminole; two sisters, Agnes Vroom, Lansing, Ill., and Angie Heltsley, Valparaiso, Ind.; a brother, Edward Kiel, Lynwood, Ill.; and 12 grandchildren. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.

Pinellas Park

OTTEMAN, RHODA L., 69, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She came here in 1966 from her native Bridgeport, Conn. She was Jewish and was a retired restaurant owner and volunteer for Morton Plant Hospital and Hospice House Woodside. Survivors include a daughter, Jodi Otteman, Pinellas Park; an aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Sol Tucker, Englewood, Colo.; and many cousins. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.

St. Petersburg

BAZE, VIRGINIA, 76, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Lowellville, Ohio, she came here in 1981 from Brookfield, Ohio. She was a switchboard operator and receptionist at Servi-Clean Industries Inc., Youngstown, Ohio, and was a member of Church of the Transfiguration, St. Petersburg. Survivors include five brothers, Michael Calabrette, St. Petersburg, William Calabrette, Struthers, Ohio, Edward Calabrette, Youngstown, Albert Calabrette, Warren, Ohio, and Samuel Calabrette, Poland, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Schwartz and Norma Baldini, both of Pittsburgh; and a stepson, Danny Baze, Edmond, Okla. International Mortuary Services.
BLUMENTHAL, HERMAN B. II, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Philadelphia, he came here in 1977 from Melrose Park, Pa. He retired in 1988 as a certified public accountant and senior partner with Shestack, Blumenthal and Stein. He was one of the first chairmen of the board of trustees of Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pa., and was international treasurer of Mensa from 1970 to 1976. He was a Mason and a member of Intertel and the Triple Nine Society. He was an Army Air Forces veteran, attaining the rank of captain, and was a member of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia, and an avid bridge player. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Elaine; a daughter, Bonnie Blumenthal Finkelstien, Melrose Park; a son, Herman B. III, St. Petersburg; and a grandson, Joel Blumenthal Finkelstein, Washington, D.C. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
BUTLER, MINNIE, 71, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home under hospice care. She came here at an early age from her native Melrose. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a sister, Edna Burney; and several nieces and nephews. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
CEDERHOLM, AILEEN L., 88, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at Barrington Terrace, Largo. A native of Montpelier, Ind., she came here in 1978 from Hartford City, Ind. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Elna George, St. Petersburg; a brother, Bob J. Risk, Geneva, Ind.; and two sisters, Henrietta Kelsay, South Pasadena, and Billie Jean Elliott, Hartford City. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
CICARELLI, PAUL M., 53, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at home. A native of Manhattan, N.Y., he came here in 1994 from Orlando. He was a television media specialist. He was Catholic and a Navy veteran of Vietnam. Survivors include two sons, John M., St. Petersburg, and Michael J., Orlando; three daughters, Jeanine and Diane Cicarelli, both of Orlando, and Laurie Cicarelli, Davenport; and his mother, Betty, Johnstown, Pa. Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
FOWLER, ROBERT EDWARD, 88, of St. Petersburg died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home. A native of Fairmont, Minn., he came here in 1935 from Tampa. He was an Army veteran of World War II and owned West Coast Insurers, St. Petersburg. He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Cathedral, a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and a former member of Kiwanis Club and Lakewood Country Club. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen; a daughter, Jan Curtis, St. Petersburg; and three grandchildren, Spencer Curtis, Tallahassee, and Kathryn and Christina Fowler, both of Brunswick, Ga. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.
HANSHE, JANE B., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She came here in 1968 from her native Pittsburgh. She was Christian and retired after 20 years as a secretary for the Pinellas County School Board. Survivors include a son, Robert L., St. Petersburg. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
MOORE, LEE EDISTON, 81, of Zephyrhills, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills. Born in Honeoye Falls, N.Y., he moved to Zephyrhills 12 years ago from St. Petersburg. He was a butcher for Publix supermarket for 31 years and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zephyrhills. Survivors include his wife, Margaret M.; a son, Danny, Old Town; a daughter, Laurie Williams, Zephyrhills; two brothers, John and Bill Sterrett, both of Toronto; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
RIPBERGER, STEPHEN ASHBY, 49, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Richmond, Va., he came here in 1961 from Kenbridge, Va. He was a bank loan processor and a Methodist. Survivors include his parents, Carl Theodore Jr. and Virginia, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Carl Theodore III, Raleigh, N.C., and William Rhodes, Rowayton, Conn.; a stepson, Garrett Vertin, Pataskala, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.
SCURRY, MORGAN JR., 67, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Edward White Hospital. He came here in 1962 from his native Monticello. He was a brick mason for Jones Construction Co. for a number of years. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon E. Lowe, Fort Mead; a stepson, Lewis Lawrence, Fort Valley, Ga.; a granddaughter, Chanika Lowe; and two stepgrandsons. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.

Seminole

ARNOLD, JEANNETTE A., 85, of Seminole, died Monday (June 26, 2000) at Viewtop Hospice House, Clearwater. She was born in Milwaukee and came here in 1982. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Largo, Bay Point Women's Golf League and Tamarac Golf League. Survivors include a sister, Rita Backes, Largo; two sons, Dan Wildermuth, Milwaukee, and Craig Wildermuth, Largo; two stepdaughters, Lynn Burns, Milwaukee, and Donna Clyde, New Orleans; a stepson, Robert Arnold, Milwaukee; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Krause Funeral Home, Milwaukee.

Treasure Island

POWNALL, JAMES, 75, of Treasure Island, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. He was born in Blackford County, Ind., and came to the area in 1968 from Muncie, Ind. and moved to Treasure Island in 1970. He was a businessman and worked in the Seminole and Treasure Island area. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Jeanette; three sons, Scott and Michael, both St. Petersburg, and Ron, Black Mountain, N.C.; and six grandchildren. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial society, Largo.

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OTTEMAN, RHODA L., 69, of Pinellas Park, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She came here in 1966 from her native Bridgeport, Conn. She was Jewish and was a retired restaurant owner and volunteer for Morton Plant Hospital and Hospice House Woodside. Survivors include a daughter, Jodi Otteman, Pinellas Park; an aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Sol Tucker, Englewood, Colo.; and many cousins. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.

St. Petersburg

BAZE, VIRGINIA, 76, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Lowellville, Ohio, she came here in 1981 from Brookfield, Ohio. She was a switchboard operator and receptionist at Servi-Clean Industries Inc., Youngstown, Ohio, and was a member of Church of the Transfiguration, St. Petersburg. Survivors include five brothers, Michael Calabrette, St. Petersburg, William Calabrette, Struthers, Ohio, Edward Calabrette, Youngstown, Albert Calabrette, Warren, Ohio, and Samuel Calabrette, Poland, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Schwartz and Norma Baldini, both of Pittsburgh; and a stepson, Danny Baze, Edmond, Okla. International Mortuary Services.
BLUMENTHAL, HERMAN B. II, 83, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Philadelphia, he came here in 1977 from Melrose Park, Pa. He retired in 1988 as a certified public accountant and senior partner with Shestack, Blumenthal and Stein. He was one of the first chairmen of the board of trustees of Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pa., and was international treasurer of Mensa from 1970 to 1976. He was a Mason and a member of Intertel and the Triple Nine Society. He was an Army Air Forces veteran, attaining the rank of captain, and was a member of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia, and an avid bridge player. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Elaine; a daughter, Bonnie Blumenthal Finkelstien, Melrose Park; a son, Herman B. III, St. Petersburg; and a grandson, Joel Blumenthal Finkelstein, Washington, D.C. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
BUTLER, MINNIE, 71, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home under hospice care. She came here at an early age from her native Melrose. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. Survivors include a sister, Edna Burney; and several nieces and nephews. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
CEDERHOLM, AILEEN L., 88, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at Barrington Terrace, Largo. A native of Montpelier, Ind., she came here in 1978 from Hartford City, Ind. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Elna George, St. Petersburg; a brother, Bob J. Risk, Geneva, Ind.; and two sisters, Henrietta Kelsay, South Pasadena, and Billie Jean Elliott, Hartford City. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
CICARELLI, PAUL M., 53, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at home. A native of Manhattan, N.Y., he came here in 1994 from Orlando. He was a television media specialist. He was Catholic and a Navy veteran of Vietnam. Survivors include two sons, John M., St. Petersburg, and Michael J., Orlando; three daughters, Jeanine and Diane Cicarelli, both of Orlando, and Laurie Cicarelli, Davenport; and his mother, Betty, Johnstown, Pa. Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
FOWLER, ROBERT EDWARD, 88, of St. Petersburg died Friday (July 7, 2000) at home. A native of Fairmont, Minn., he came here in 1935 from Tampa. He was an Army veteran of World War II and owned West Coast Insurers, St. Petersburg. He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Cathedral, a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and a former member of Kiwanis Club and Lakewood Country Club. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen; a daughter, Jan Curtis, St. Petersburg; and three grandchildren, Spencer Curtis, Tallahassee, and Kathryn and Christina Fowler, both of Brunswick, Ga. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.
HANSHE, JANE B., 78, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (July 5, 2000) at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. She came here in 1968 from her native Pittsburgh. She was Christian and retired after 20 years as a secretary for the Pinellas County School Board. Survivors include a son, Robert L., St. Petersburg. Gulfport Memorial Funeral Home.
MOORE, LEE EDISTON, 81, of Zephyrhills, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (July 4, 2000) at East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills. Born in Honeoye Falls, N.Y., he moved to Zephyrhills 12 years ago from St. Petersburg. He was a butcher for Publix supermarket for 31 years and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zephyrhills. Survivors include his wife, Margaret M.; a son, Danny, Old Town; a daughter, Laurie Williams, Zephyrhills; two brothers, John and Bill Sterrett, both of Toronto; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
RIPBERGER, STEPHEN ASHBY, 49, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Richmond, Va., he came here in 1961 from Kenbridge, Va. He was a bank loan processor and a Methodist. Survivors include his parents, Carl Theodore Jr. and Virginia, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Carl Theodore III, Raleigh, N.C., and William Rhodes, Rowayton, Conn.; a stepson, Garrett Vertin, Pataskala, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.
SCURRY, MORGAN JR., 67, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (July 7, 2000) at Edward White Hospital. He came here in 1962 from his native Monticello. He was a brick mason for Jones Construction Co. for a number of years. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon E. Lowe, Fort Mead; a stepson, Lewis Lawrence, Fort Valley, Ga.; a granddaughter, Chanika Lowe; and two stepgrandsons. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.

Treasure Island

POWNALL, JAMES, 75, of Treasure Island, died Thursday (July 6, 2000) at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. He was born in Blackford County, Ind., and came to the area in 1968 from Muncie, Ind. and moved to Treasure Island in 1970. He was a businessman and worked in the Seminole and Treasure Island area. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Jeanette; three sons, Scott and Michael, both St. Petersburg, and Ron, Black Mountain, N.C.; and six grandchildren. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial society, Largo.