St. Petersburg Times Online: Obituaries

HARMON, EUNICE E., 69, of Homosassa, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Cypress Cove Care Center, Crystal River. Born in Woodlawn, Va., she came here five years ago from Phoenix. She was a retired department store cashier, was a member of the Moose Lodge 2013 and a member of Faith Baptist Church of Homosassa. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Brandt, Phoenix; a son, Michael Ray, San Francisco; two sisters, Geneva Warden, Homosassa, and Nancy Hym, Spring Hill; and a brother, Henry R. Harmon, Norfolk, Va. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Crystal River.

MAGER, RONALD RAYMOND, 65, of Floral City, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home under the care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born in Chicago Heights, Ill. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Marilynn J.; a son, Michael R., Ormand By The Sea; a daughter, Pamela A. Alderson, Floral City; a sister, Patricia Franklin, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and one granddaughter. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

TOMPA, IMRE, 89, of Beverly Hills, died Thursday (Sept. 5, 2002) in Pine Bush, New York. Born in Vasarosfalu, Hungary, he moved to Pine Bush two months ago after residing in Beverly Hills for the last 19 years. He was a retired pastry chef with the Concord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, N.Y. with 20 years of service. He was a horse soldier in the Hungarian army. He was Lutheran. Survivors include his daughter, Magda Dyer, Pine Bush; several nephews, nieces and cousins, all in Hungary. Fero Funeral Home with Crematory, Beverly Hills.

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CASIGLIA, MARIE JANE, 81, of Spring Hill, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Brooksville. Born in Stony Brook, N.Y., she came here 21 years ago from Smithtown, N.Y. She worked for Macy's department store. She was Christian and a member of Assembly of God Church of Spring Hill. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Sons of Italy. Survivors include her son, Frank S., Port Jefferson, N.Y.; two daughters, Maryanne Rosso, Middle Island, N.Y., and Susan Casiglia, Spring Hill; and six grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

CRAIG, RUTH E., 72, of Spring Hill, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at home. Born in Linville, Va., she came here in 1975 from Camp Hill, Pa. She was a member of the American Legion Post Spring Hill. She was Protestant. Survivors include a son, Craig L. Foltz, Enola, Pa.; two daughters, Susan E. Bateman, Spring Hill, and Victoria K. Weaver, Weeki Wachee; a brother, Nelson Donovan, Singers Glen, Va.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

FREAS, LeROY ELWOOD, 82, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. Born in Conshohocken, Pa., he came here in 1986 from Plymouth Meeting, Pa. He was a retired traffic control manager and was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, Brian, Carlisle, Pa.; two sisters; and one grandchild. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

MARTINS, GABRIEL F., 57, of Spring Hill, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) in Spring Hill. Born in St. Michael, Portugal, he came here in 1989 from Framingham, Mass. He was a landscaper for Weeki Wachee Springs for many years and most recently worked for Wal-Mart in Spring Hill. He was a Portugese Air Force veteran and served in the military police unit. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; four sons, Robert and Stephen Martins, both of San Diego, Maj. John J. Murphy, Parris Island, S.C., and Trooper Shawn P. Murphy, Connecticut; three daughters, Darlene Von Goeler, Kathleen White and Maureen P. Hernberg, all of Massachusetts; his father, Jao Martins I, and his brother, Jao Gilbert Martins, both of Portugal; many nieces and nephews; and 17 grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

PATEMAN, MEREDITH NEEL, 91, of Ridge Manor, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) in Tampa. She was born in Orlando and had been a resident of Ridge Manor for more than 30 years. She was a retired elementary school teacher with 25 years of service in Florida and New Jersey. She was a member of the Ridge Manor Community United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Arlene Guellnitz, Colonia, N.J., and Nancy Anderson, Tampa; a brother, Robert Neel, Goldendale, Wash.; three sisters, Marguerite Rogers, Brooksville, Juliana Carroll, Sharon, Conn., and Eileen Keller, Smithfield, Rhode Island; and three grandchildren. Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Homes, Dade City.

SCHREIBER, ZULIEME L., of Spring Hill, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at home. Born in Douglas, Mich., she came here one year ago from Northvale, N.J. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Eugene, Spring Hill, and James Schreiber, Sarasota; a daughter, Shirley Miller, Northvale; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

WILSON, HOWARD "WILLIE," 76, of Spring Hill, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va. He was an airplane mechanic for Airworks, Millville, N.J. and was a Navy veteran. He was Christian. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; three sons, Mark, Spring Hill, Alan, Millville, N.J., and John, Cedarville, N.J.; two daughters, Sallie Popwell, Niceville, and Sherry Murphy, New Port Richey; and eight grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Spring Hill.

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BUTZ, CATHERINE FASSNACHT "KAYTE," 77, Seffner, died Saturday (Aug. 31, 2002). Born in Lafayette, Ind., she came to the Tampa area 10 years ago. She retired from National Homes Corp. after 25 years of service. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, worked at the polls for Hillsborough County elections and volunteered weekly at San Jose Mission, Thorn Homeless Mission, Brandon Hospital and the Veterans Hospital. She was also active with the American Legion Auxiliary and Senior Center. She also sewed lap quilts, comfort animals and therapy blankets as part of her charity work. Survivors include a daughter, Becky Wilson; a brother, Walter; four sisters, Elizabeth, Mary, Helen and Barbara; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

FAGG, CHARLES F., 65, of Plant City, formerly of Brandon, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) in Plant City. He was born in Tennessee. He was a truck driver. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Seffner and a retired Teamsters steward of the Local Union No. 79 I.B.E.W. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Claudette R. Fagg, Plant City; a son, Kevin T. Johnson, Plant City; two daughters, Denise R. Negrin, Wesley Chapel, and Pamela L. Sanderson, St. Petersburg; one stepdaughter, Muriel Sweeney, St. Petersburg; two sisters, Margaret Hall, Lithia, and Lucy Newsom, Brandon; and four grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

FALES, EVELYN F., 84, Valrico, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. She was born in China Spring, Texas. She was a certified nursing assistant. She was a member of Seffner Church of Christ, a former member of the Keysville Women's Club and taught ceramic classes. Survivors include two sons, James P. Fales Jr., Plant City, and Tommy E. Fales, Land O'Lakes; three daughters, Brenda F. Carter and Kathy Jo Griffis, both of Valrico, and Leona Collins, New Port Richey; four sisters, Bertha Lassiter, Tampa, Beatrice Doyle, Odessa, Marian Smith, Thonotosassa, and Winnie Wacaser, Zephyrhills; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.

FORD, MAE ETTA, 95, of Tampa, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at home. She came to Tampa several years ago from Dade City. She was a retired restaurant owner. She was a member of St. John Ministries. Survivors include a daughter, Lilla Mae Maddox, Tampa; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.

LINSKY, MARSHALL, 76, of Clearwater, formerly of Tampa, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. He was born in Chicago and moved to Clearwater in 1985 from Tampa, where he co-founded and owned and operated Tampa Wholesale Plumbing Supply for 36 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and served on the USS Saratoga. He was a 52-year member of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, where he served as vice president and president of the Men's Club. He was chairman of Israeli Bonds, campaign chairman for the Tampa Jewish Federation and an executive board member of the Golda Meir Kent Jewish Center. He was founder and president of the foundation and board member of Menorah Manor, St. Petersburg. He was a Mason and member of the Egypt Shrine Temple and Scottish Rite, all in Tampa. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Loretta; four sons, David, Donald, Mark and Mitchell, a brother, Eugene, and a sister, Francine LeVine, all of Tampa; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Beth David Funeral Home, Tampa.

NORTON, RICHARD J., 71, of Tampa, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at home. Born in Dorchester, Mass., he came to Tampa in 1972 from Virginia. He was a retired Navy captain, serving for 27 years. He was a fighter pilot with more than 250 carrier landings. He was a member of Mensa. Survivors include his wife, Linda; three sons, Jason and Michael, both of Tampa, and Richard Jr., Portsmouth, R.I.; two daughters, Catherine Norton Breman, Tampa, and Elizabeth Norton, Los Angeles; two brothers, James, Hanover, Mass., and Leonard, Norwood, Mass.; a sister, Patricia Norton, San Francisco; and five grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, South Tampa Chapel.

PARRIS, ANNETTE J., 93, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (Aug. 31, 2002) at Edward White Hospital. Born in Clark, Colo., she moved to the Tampa area several years ago. She was an intelligence stenographer for the U.S. government and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Vaslieff, Burbank, Calif.; two sons, H. Stuart, Tampa, and Nelson F., Colonial Beach, Va.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, Town 'N Country Chapel, Tampa.

PERSALL, ARDITH GANNON, 79, of Brandon, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002). Survivors include her husband, Jack, and loving family. Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center.

RUNYON, YVONNE MARYANN, 64, of Spring Hill, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill. She was born in Toronto and came here three years ago from Tampa. She was a homemaker. She attended St. Theresa Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald B.; a son, Douglas, Houston; a daughter, Carol, Tallahassee; a brother, Ralph Aube, Toronto; and six grandchildren. Brewer & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

SMITH, WILMA, 75, of Lithia, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002). She was a lifelong resident of the Tampa area. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Lithia. Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Plant City.

STOLL, RICHARD LEE, 49, of Brandon, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center. Born in Coral Gables, he came to the Tampa area in 1981 from Miami. He was a mechanic and a truck driver. He served in the Army. Survivors include two sons, Michael J. Stoll, Vicniza, Italy, and Nicholas R. Cunningham, Pittsburgh; two daughters, Tanya Hernandez, Miami, and Malissa D. Stoll, Tampa; two brothers, Robert Stoll, Thomaston, Ga., and Thomas Stoll, Las Vegas; two sisters, Donna Gilbert and Patsy Heron, both of Thomaston; and five grandchildren. Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater.

VARNES, FERN L., 72, of Tampa, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at home. Born in Port Byron, N.Y., she came to Tampa in 1950. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, David and Scott Varnes, both of Tampa; a sister, Cheryl Longyear, Port Byron, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation Society, Clearwater.

WILSON, ELIZABETH GRIFFIN BUCKLES LYLE JURKOWSKI, 51, of Tampa, died Thursday (Sept. 5, 2002). She was born in Miami. Survivors include her companion, Regan Jurkowski; three sons, Randall Lyle, Joseph Lyle and Andrew Gregory Wilson; two daughters, Melissa Stephens and Sarah Chester; her mother, Weona Harawood; two brothers; two sisters; and eight grandchildren. Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services, Tampa.

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CHASAS, JOHN P., 94, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here 33 years ago from Babylon, N.Y. He was a retired railroad engineer for the Long Island Railroad with 45 years of service, and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Carmen; two daughters, Elizabeth Morris, New Port Richey, and Halaine-Sherin Briggs, Tampa; a stepson, Sidney A. Ellis, Lindenhurst, N.Y.; a brother, Joseph, North Carolina; a sister, Sister Virginia Chasas, Ponce, Puerto Rico; and five grandchildren. National Cremation Society, New Port Richey.

JIMOLKA, ROBERT F. SR., "BOB," 73, of Bayonet Point, formerly of Clearwater, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at home. Born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., he came here in 1995 from Clearwater. He was an automotive mechanic for Marine Metal Products in Clearwater. He was a Navy veteran and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 375 Brooksville. He was Lutheran. Survivors include his wife, Marion D.; two sons, Robert F. Jimolka Jr., New Port Richey, and Douglas E., Spring Hill; and three grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

KRISTY, JAMES, 39, of Port Richey, died Tuesday (Sept. 3, 2002) at home. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., he came here four years ago from Beacon Falls, Conn. He was a nursing assistant at Tarpon Healthcare. Survivors include his wife, Janice; a stepson, David Welker, Hamden, Conn.; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Welker, Jenkintown, Pa.; two brothers, Frank, East Sandwich, Mass., and Edward, Holiday; and two sisters, Helen LaPorte and Sheila Franko, both of Milford, Conn. Arlington Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

KWIATEK, RUTH G., 67, of Port Richey, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Jersey City, N.J., she came here seven years ago from North Arlington, N.J. She was a secretary for Hankel Chemical. Survivors include her husband, Edward; two sons, Edward, Maine, and William, Massachusetts; a daughter, Cynthia Jones, New Jersey; two sisters, Lois Wadewitz, Kingsport, Tenn., and Dorothy Hanlin, Kearny, N.J.; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

MILBAUER, LORNA JEAN, 73, of Port Richey, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) in Port Richey. She came here 15 years ago from her native Minneapolis. She was a family court secretary and a member of the Minneapolis Birthright Association for 20 years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; six sons, Frank Leisure, Hudson, John Leisure, and Joe and James Milbauer, all of Minneapolis, Jack Milbauer, Los Angeles, and Michael Milbauer, San Francisco; a daughter, Lorrie Skogstad, Minneapolis; a sister, Harriet Lees, Los Angeles; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson.

MOORE, WILHELMINA "MENA," 93, of Port Richey, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) in New Port Richey. Born in Vernon, Conn., she came here in 1994 from Newark, N.Y. She was a retired librarian for the state of Connecticut with 26 years of service, and was a member of the Connecticut State Education Association. She was Catholic. Survivors include her niece, Virginia Tiffney, Port Richey; numerous great-nieces and nephews. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.

PLESHKO, HERBERT, 77, of New Port Richey, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he came here 15 years ago from Darmstadt, Germany. He was an accountant/auditor for the Department of Defense and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center, Port Richey, New York University Alumni Association, Numismatic Tampa Chapter and Navy Seabee Veteran Island X6 of Spring Hill. He was a member and past commander of Jewish War Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; two sons, Bruce, Camp Smith, Hawaii, and Eric, Maryland; a daughter, Linda Pearl, Miami Beach; a brother, Samuel, Lake Worth; a sister, Lillian Stern, Yonkers, N.Y.; and a grandson. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

ROBINSON, MICHAEL SHAW, 28, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) in Tarpon Springs. Born in Hollywood, Fla., he moved to Tarpon Springs in 1991 from Clinton, Miss., then relocated to New Port Richey in 2001. He was a 1993 graduate of Tarpon Springs High School and was an installer for Brenzo & Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning, Odessa. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Morgan, Clinton; his father, Lindsay Robinson, Hendersonville, N.C.; two brothers, Joshua Howard and Lindsay Robinson III, both of Clinton; a sister, Pamela Robinson, Nashville, Tenn.; and his grandfather, Fred McCall, Fort Walton Beach. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Springs.

SCHNEBBE, ALFRED DANIEL, 76, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in New York City, he came here in 1985 from Menlo Park, N.J. He was an engineer for New York Telephone and was member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of New Port Richey. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the U.S. Power Squadron of Tarpon Springs. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son, Thomas Dozier, Boulder, Colo; a sister, Marion Hamilton, Homosassa Springs; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Thomas B. Dobies Fuenral Homes, New Port Richey.

SEITTER, ARTHUR H., 72, of Port Richey, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, New Port Richey. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1983 from New York City. He was an insurance manager for ADT Security and graduated from Pace University, New York City, with a finance degree. He was a highly decorated Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and served as a sergeant with the 1st Marine Division. He was a member of Florida Voices for Animals, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of West Pasco and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He was also a member of the United Democratic Club of Pasco County. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son, Arthur J., Emerson, N.J.; a daughter; Margaret Riker, Hamilton, Bermuda; a stepson, Jeffrey Brumbeau, Chicago; a stepdaughter, Marion Hall, East Meadow, N.Y.; a sister, Eleanor Auch, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

SMITH, MAXWELL R., 87, of New Port Richey, formerly of Treasure Island, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. Born in Balsam County, Minn., he came here 22 years ago from Treasure Island. He was the owner of Biff Burger in Largo and was an Army Air Forces glider pilot during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ida; two daughters, Betty L. Gauper, Coleraine, Minn., and Cheryl Reynolds, New Port Richey; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Port Richey.

THOMPSON, WALLACE A., 81, of New Port Richey, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Madison Pointe Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here nine years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He retired from New York Telephone and was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Wantagh Morton Lodge 63, Bellmore, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Carrie; a son, Peter, Ronkonkoma, N.Y.; two daughters, Carolyn C. Fields, Powhattan, Va., and Suzanne Martin, Boerne, Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

ZAPPATERRA, GERDA, 89, of Port Richey, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey. Born in Leipsig, Germany, she came here 24 years ago from Astoria, N.Y. She was a ballet dancer for the Sarazani Circus in Germany and a member of the Embassy Hills Civic Association. Survivors include her husband, Zore; two nieces; and two nephews. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

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DINSMORE, ALLAN B., 95, of Clearwater, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at home. He was born in Lubec, Maine, and came here in 1956 from Saco, Maine. He was retired and a member of First United Methodist Church of Safety Harbor. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Graham, Clearwater; five grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a great-grandchild. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
DORANTOS, BESSIE, 87, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Tandem Health Care at Safety Harbor She was born in New York and came here in 1972 from Queens, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Georges Greek Orthodox Church, New Port Richey. Survivors include a brother, Constantine "Gus" Triantifollo. Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
HASLER, KYLIE LACHEL, infant daughter of Jenny Nunn and Troy Hasler, both of Clearwater, was stillborn Saturday (Aug. 31, 2002) at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Other survivors include her maternal grandmother, Cindy Austin, Sarasota; her maternal grandfather, Kenny Nunn, Martinsville, Ind.; her paternal grandparents, Debbie and Gary Hasler, and her paternal great-grandparents, Irene and Don Harris, all of Bloomfield, Ind.; and her maternal great-grandmother, Sharon Cummings, Springville, Ind.; three aunts, Amanda Austin, Kala Austin and Laverie Lifford, and two cousins, all of Bloomfield. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Dunedin Chapel.
JIMOLKA, ROBERT F. SR. "BOB," 73, of Bayonet Point, formerly of Clearwater, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at home. He was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and moved to Bayonet Point in 1995 from Clearwater, where he worked as an automotive mechanic for Marine Metal Products. He was a Navy veteran. He was Lutheran and was a member of Masonic Lodge 375, Brooksville. Survivors include his wife, Marion D.; two sons, Robert F. Jr., New Port Richey, and Douglas E., Spring Hill; and three grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Avenue Chapel, Hudson.

Dunedin

SHAW, JOSEPH, 69, of Dunedin, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. He was a lifelong Clearwater resident and attended Pinellas County schools. He was Methodist. Survivors include four sons, Joseph Jr. and Robert, both of Clearwater, and Ricky and Kenneth, both of Largo; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Woody's Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Indian Rocks Beach

ALTAMURA, JOSEPH, 91, of Indian Rocks Beach, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. Born in Molfetta, Italy, he came here in 1976 from Fair Lawn, N.J. He was a master woodworker. He was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Leonard, Oldsmar, and John, Indian Rocks Beach; a daughter, Catherine Lazzizzera, Safety Harbor; three grandchildren, Joseph, Janet and Michael; and four great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Clearwater.

Largo

DARLING, NORBERT G., 75, of Largo, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. He was born in Milwaukee and came here in July from Salem, Ore. He retired after 21 years in the Air Force with the rank of technical sergeant and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Inez; three daughters, Katherine Roeser, Largo, Annette Deas
Chester, Va., and Pamela Chambers, Salem, Ohio; a son, Jeffrey, Portland, Ore.; a brother, Wayne, Brookville, Wis., two sisters, Judy Gutkowski and Vivian Bornnman, Milwaukee; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole.
DAVIS, ELEANOR, 49, of Clearwater died Tuesday (Sept. 3, 2002) at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She came here in the mid 1950s from her native Perry and attended local public schools. She was Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Tracey Davis and Jason Davis, three daughters, Camilia Davis, Lucretia Williams and Monique Wilson, her mother, Lillie Davis, her father, Ben Davis, two brothers, Michael Davis and Anthony White, and three sisters, Evelyn Tenslyn, Gwen Davis and Wendnona Davis, all of Clearwater; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Woody's Funeral Home, Clearwater.
LOOMER, JUNE, 84, of Inverness, formerly of Largo, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Mariner Health Care of Inverness. She was born in Pontiac, Mich., and moved to Inverness in 1980 from Largo. She was a retired real estate sales agent and was a member of First Baptist Church of Rutland. Survivors include two sons, Gregory D. Loomer, Encinitas, Calif., and Charles A. Daniels, Annapolis, Md.; a daughter, Darleen V. Bartenbaker, Detroit; a sister, Georgia E. Elliott, Auburn Hills, Mich.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.
MACK, OLIVE VIOLA, 85, of Clearwater, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Pittsburgh and came here in 1985 from Bethesda, Ohio. She retired as a billing clerk for Dravo-Doyle Construction Co., Cranberry Township, Pa. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Largo, the Pinellas Geological Society, Largo, the Suncoast Gem and Mineral Society, St. Petersburg, and the Dravo Seniors. Survivors include two daughters, Judith L. Poth, Clearwater, and Linda C. Oltmann, Port Charlotte; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
MITCHELL, RACHEL, 59, of Largo, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Mariners Hospital, Tavernier. She was born in Lowell, Mass., and came here in 1999 from Mobile, Ala. She worked as a counselor for Pinellas County Social Services and was Greek Orthodox. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Louis; four sons, Michael and Oliver, both of St. Petersburg, John, Fort Walton Beach, and Paul, Tulsa, Okla.; five daughters, Tammy and Debbie Nicholas, both of Miami, Sherry "Sparky" Mitchell, Palatka, Sonja "Ching" Mitchell, Chicago, and Rita Mitchell, Mobile; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
PACK, DONNA JEAN, 70, of Largo, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Largo Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, and came here in 1970 from Columbus, Ohio. She retired as a ward clerk and was a volunteer for many years for the former University General Hospital, Seminole. Survivors include two sons, Bruce, Largo, and Tony, North Carolina; three daughters, Cathy Giloy, St. Petersburg, Nancy Kepler, Riverview, and Marsha Wilson, Logan, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Gulf Breeze Cremation & Burial Society, Largo.
POPE, CHARLES EUGENE, 84, of Largo, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at Clearwater Center nursing home. He was born in Middletown, Va., and came here in 1984 from Dayton, Ohio, where he retired after 44 years as a field representative with Sherwin Williams Paint Co. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Amon, Largo, and Gretchen King, Lexington, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Largo Chapel.
THOMAS, EDWARD, 85, of Largo, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. He was born in Pottsville, Pa., and came here in 1978 from Middleport, Pa. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Largo. Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Genevieve; two sons, Edward and Charles, both of Pennsylvania; a brother, Robert Salm, Pottsville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation Services, Seminole.

Oldsmar

CANFIELD-BERGEN, EDITH, 89, of Oldsmar, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. She was born in Utica, N.Y., and came here in 1987 from Colonie, N.Y., where she worked as pianist and chef at the rectory of Church of St. Clare. She was also a hairdressser. She was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor. Survivors include three sons, Martin "Marty" R. Canfield, Oldsmar, David W. Canfield, Westmere, N.Y., and Andrew R. Canfield, Colonie; a daughter, Joan Slautter Palmer, Cobleskill, N.Y.; a brother, Dr. Robert E. Brown, Le Mesa, Calif.; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar.

Palm Harbor

TANNER, IRENE F., 98, of Palm Harbor, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Manor Care Palm Harbor nursing home. She was a seasonal visitor since 1971 and moved here permanently in 1982 from Lodi, Ohio. She retired as an elementary school teacher in Ohio and was a member of Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, C. William Lee, Palm Harbor, James H. Lee, Gahanna, Ohio, and Robert E. Lee, Cincinnati; a stepdaughter, Ruth I. Anderson, and a sister, Harriet Haulk, both of Lodi; a brother, Harry Frary, Frankfort, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.

Tarpon Springs

CRUZ, ISMAEL, 79, of Tarpon Springs, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at home. He was born in Puerto Rico and came here in 2001 from Bloomfield, N.J., where he worked as a limo driver. He was a member of Faith Assembly UCA, New Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; three sons, Miguel and Charlie, both of Port Richey, and Ismael Jr., Reading, Pa.; five daughters, Esther Rios, Tarpon Springs, Miriam Quintana, New Port Richey, Annette Hartzell, Weeki Wachee, and Lucy Morin and Doris Camacho, both of Bloomfield; a brother, Jesus, Puerto Rico; two sisters, Rosario Cruz, Erie, Pa., and Lydia Cruz, Puerto Rico; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.
GIBSON, CATHY J., 52, of Holiday, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Thursday (Sept. 5, 2002) at home. She was born in Tarpon Springs and was a lifelong resident of the area. Survivors include her husband, Rickey; a son, Timothy Gibson, Fort Campbell, Ky.; a daughter, Kristi Hjortsberg, Holiday; her father, J.T. Dillard, Tarpon Springs; two brothers, John Dillard, Fitzgerald, Ga., and Edward Dillard, Tarpon Springs; two sisters, Sara Rector, Holiday, and Susan Katsarelis, New Port Richey; and three grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.
ROBINSON, MICHAEL SHAW, 28, of New Port Richey, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) in Tarpon Springs. He was born in Hollywood, came to Tarpon Springs in 1991 from Clinton, Miss., and moved to New Port Richey last year. He graduated in 1993 from Tarpon Springs High School and worked as an installer for Brenzo & Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning, Odessa. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Morgan, Clinton; his father, Lindsay Robinson, Hendersonville, N.C.; two brothers, Joshua Howard and Lindsay Robinson III, both of Clinton; a sister, Pamela Robinson, Nashville, Tenn.; and his grandfather, Fred McCall, Fort Walton Beach. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Tarpon Springs.

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Seminole

GRANT, CARL B., 83, of Seminole, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at Morton Plant Hospital Barrett Rehabilitation Center. Born in Waltham, Mass., he came here in 1985 from Newton, Mass. He was the owner of a painting company and was Catholic. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include five daughters, Carol Kassally, Westboro, Mass., Constance Hanbery, Seminole, Cathy Nezzacappa, Kingston, Mass., Cynthia Farrington, Edgartown, Mass., and Cheryl Booth, Portsmouth, N.H.; two sons, Stephen, East Sandwich, Mass., and David, Portsmouth; a sister, Marion Beliles, Virginia. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.
GABRIO, JAMES EDWARD, 64, of Gulfport, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, South Pasadena. Born in Hazleton, Pa., he came here from the Panama Canal Zone. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Petersburg High School, where he marched in the school band, and he attended St. Petersburg College. He served in the Air Force in Information Services as a reporter and helped run the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base TV station. He and his father owned Gabrio Electric Co. and he was the sole owner of Industrial Power and Light Co. of Florida and Texas. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club, American Legion Post 424 and the Corvair Society of America. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Carole; a son, Mark, Parker, Colo.; three daughters, Sandra Mobley, Valdez, Alaska; Lisa Gabrio, Vacaville, Calif.; and Lora Kuzma, Wilmington, N.C.; and seven grandchildren. National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
MUIR, BILLY L., 82, of Gulfport, died Tuesday (Sept. 3, 2002) at home. He came here in 1969 from his native Springfield, Ill. He was a boat builder and was a production manager in the boat building industry. He was a member of Moose Lodge 1145 and the Sons of Italy. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Steven, Nevada, and Lawrence, Woodson, Ill.; a daughter, Joyce Gipson, Rockwall, Texas; a stepdaughter, Judy Carnduff; and five grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Petersburg.

Indian Rocks Beach

ALTAMURA, JOSEPH, 91, of Indian Rocks Beach, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. Born in Molfetta, Italy, he came here in 1976 from Fair Lawn, N.J. He was a master woodworker. He was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Leonard, Oldsmar, and John, Indian Rocks Beach; a daughter, Catherine Lazzizzera, Safety Harbor; three grandchildren, Joseph, Janet and Michael; and four great-grandchildren. Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Clearwater.

St. Petersburg

ADAMS, PATRICE E., 44, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Edward White Hospital. She was born in Toronto and came here 22 years ago from Columbus, Ohio. She was a night auditor. Survivors include a son, Jeremy Lee, Columbus; her mother, June A. Adams, Brooksville; three brothers, James Swan, Maine, Christopher Swan, New Hampshire, and Charles Sherber, Indiana; and three sisters, Kristeen Sherber, Indiana, Lynn Swan, New York City, and Cheri Swan, St. Petersburg. Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services, Largo.
CROWLEY, BEATRICE A., 66, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Kindred Hospital Bay Area -- St. Petersburg. She was a native of Middlebury, Vt., and came here in 1980 from Bennington, Vt. She was a homemaker and was Protestant. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Frederick. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
CUMMINGS, WILLIE EDWARD "BUBBA," 67, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center. Born in Washington County, Ga., he came here in 1956 from Georgia. He worked for Carpat Construction Company for 35 years and also worked for Steve's Excavating. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Willie L., St. Petersburg; Quinton, Fort Lauderdale; and Craig, Miami; four daughters, Annette Cummings, Ruby Jordan-Johnson, Pamela Cummings and Shenika Cummings, all of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Eulice, Rochester, N.Y.; Earnest, Augusta, Ga.; Melvin, Atlanta; four sisters, Beatrice Cummings, Augusta; Mary Cummings, St. Petersburg; Ethel Woodard, Boston; and Vera White, Atlanta; 26 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
DAUKANTAS, ZUZANA, 96, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at her daughter's home in St. Petersburg. Born in Lithuania, she came here in 1973 from Chicago. She was a member of St. Casimir Mission, St. Pete Beach, and the Lithuanian-American Club. Survivors include a son, Vaidotas, Boulder, Colo.; and a daughter, Milda Tamulionis, St. Petersburg. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Petersburg.
DAVIES, SIDNEY MAURICE, 87, of Tampa, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Carrollwood Care Center. Born in Webster, he moved to Tampa in 2001 from St. Petersburg. He was retired from Prudential Insurance and was a Mason. Survivors include three daughters, Gloria J. Lewis and Nancy E. Kendall, both of Lakeland, and Jean A. Coffil, Tampa; two sons, Michael J., Tampa, and Bill, Fort Pierce; two sisters, Melissa Baum, Tarpon Springs, and Irene Higgins, Annapolis, Md.; a brother, William, St. Petersburg; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Petersburg.
DOGGETT, JULIE B., 49, of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at home. She came here 20 years ago from her native Pittsburgh. She was a member of First Unity Church. Survivors include her husband, Hugh; her mother, Emma J. Blank, Pittsburgh; four sons, Louis Cecere, St. Petersburg; Drew Cecere, Palm Harbor; Joseph Cecere, Largo; and Jeremy Cecere, Manassas, Va.; two brothers, Dr. William, Pittsburgh, and Dennis, Chambersburg, Pa.; a sister, Debra Saenz, Buckhannon, W.Va.; and eight grandchildren. ALifeTribute FuneralCare, St. Petersburg.
GREEN, ARIAH L., 21, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Arlington, Va., and came here in 1998 from California. He was an aircraft parts technician for Raytheon Corp. He was a member of the Church of Scientology. Survivors include his mother, Cheryl Green, Hercules, Calif.; his father, William Green, Largo; his paternal grandfather, William Green Sr., Vacaville, Calif.; and his great-grandmother, Evelyn Orear, Nevada. Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services, Largo.
HALL, LUCILLE COLEMAN "DOLL," 65, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center. She came here 60 years ago from her native Millen, Ga. She was a licensed practical nurse at Greenbrook Nursing Center. She was a member of Bethel Community Baptist Church, where she was a member of the B.V. Lester Choir and the Mass Choir. Survivors include five sons, Willie Hall, St. Petersburg; Claude Hall, Gary Hall and Arthur Hall, all of Tallahassee, and James McKinney, North Carolina; six daughters, Gwendolyn Miller and Elouise McKnight, both of Tallahassee, Linda McKinney Wilson, LaVerne Williams and Dora Williams, both of St. Petersburg, and Cynthia Garrison-Porter, Clearwater; a brother, Curtis Coleman, St. Petersburg; three sisters, Louise Melton and Ruby Morris, both of St. Petersburg, and Beverly Wilkerson, Springfield, Mass.; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. McRae Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
HARE, OLIVE D., 82, of Ashtabula, Ohio, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Carrington Park Nursing Home in Ashtabula. She was a native of Ashtabula and worked at the Ashtabula General Hospital. She came here after retiring and stayed for 22 years, returning to Ashtabula in 2001. She was a volunteer at Elks Lodge 2217 in Pinellas Park for 10 years. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Survivors include two sons, William Tikkanen, Pinellas Park, and Jack Hare, St. Petersburg; two daughters, Pat Dennington, Kenneth City, and Yolanda Powers, Ashtabula; two brothers, Gordon Wright and Yale Wright, both of Ashtabula; two sisters, Shirley Cartner, Ashtabula, and Irene Luke, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Ross-Billman Funeral Home, Ashtabula.
HASLAM, RACHEL J., 75, of Venice and St. Petersburg, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at her home in St. Petersburg. She was born in Frackville, Pa., and came to Florida in 1974. She retired as the manager of Sarasota Bay Mobile Home Park. She attended East Naples Baptist Church and was a member of the DAV Auxiliary in Venice. Survivors include three daughters, Jane Fink and Bonnie Maritato, both of Largo, and Nancy Holoway, Naples; a son, Neal Haslam, Pennsylvania; 15 brothers and sisters; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Venice Chapel, Venice, Fla.
HORN, HELEN E., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was born in Jackson Heights, N.Y., and came here in 1970 from Long Beach, Calif. She retired as manager of housekeeping at the Tides Bath Club, Redington Beach. She was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 305, St. Pete Beach, the VFW and AMVETS. Survivors include two sons, John Trumm, St. Petersburg, and Brian Trumm, San Francisco; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Brett Funeral Home and Cremation Service, St. Petersburg.
JONES, JANET LOUISE RAWL, 88, of Columbia, Tenn., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at home. She was born in New Brighton, Pa., and lived in St. Petersburg for 60 years before she moved to Columbia three years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of St. Petersburg from 1937 to 1951, when she moved her membership to Pasadena Community Church. She served with various Sunday school offices, was a member of the Pasadena IV Circle and the Tuesday Circle and volunteered for the church office as the attendance record keeper, all at Pasadena Community Church. She was a member of the St. Petersburg Women's Club, the AARP and the Florida Retired Educators Association. Survivors include a daughter, Carol Jones Duvall, Columbia; a son, Richard L. Jones Jr., St. Petersburg; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Memorial Park Chapel, St. Petersburg.
LEITENBERGER, HELEN R., 87, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. She came here in 1953 from her native Cleveland. She worked at Admiral Farragut Academy and in home heath care for the State of Florida. Survivors include a stepson, Charles Leitenberger, and a stepdaughter, Lenore Voltz, both of Johnstown, Pa.; and two sisters, Paula McCall, St. Pete Beach, and Franceska Hvizdos, Phoenix. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.
McCRANELY, BENJAMIN "BEN," 35, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at the VA Medical Center at Bay Pines. He was a St. Petersburg native and 1984 graduate of Gibbs High School. He was an Army veteran and was Baptist. He was a permit clerk for the City of Treasure Island for four years. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Gwendolyn; three daughters, Shantell Whitehead, Rocky Mount, N.C.; Martika McCranely and Jasmine McCranely, both of St. Petersburg; a brother, LaSha McCranely, Buffalo, N.Y.; three sisters, Tranessa McCranely and Angela Hazley, both of St. Petersburg, and Cojuana Norman, Gainesville; his mother, Daisy Williams, his father, Michael McCranely, and his paternal grandfather, all of St. Petersburg. Zion Hill Mortuary, St. Petersburg.
MEYER, MILDRED LUCILLE, 90, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Sept. 9, 2002) at Edward White Hospital. A native of Hutchinson, Kan., she came here in 1985 from Bradenton. She was a homemaker and was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. She was an associate member of the ASPEC at Eckerd College. Survivors include a son, William L. Meyer, Morgantown, Ind.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. John S. Rhodes, East Chapel, St. Petersburg.
MILLER, GARY W. SR., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Sept. 2, 2002). Born in Rochester, N.Y., he came here in 1980 from Livonia, N.Y. He was a driver for The Limo Inc. in St. Petersburg and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Pete Beach. Survivors include a son, Gary, Alexandria, Va.; a daughter, Lorri Soto, Mount Morris, N.Y.; two brothers, Raymond, Webster, N.Y., and Paul, Hilton, N.Y.; a sister, Mary Ann Lezo, Penfield, N.Y. Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia, N.Y.
NIXON, MICHAEL D., 47, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday (Aug. 28, 2002) at Bayfront Medical Center. He was born in Nyack, N.Y., and came here in 1981. He graduated from the RCA School of Lighting in Manhattan, N.Y., and attended the State University of New York at Binghamton. Survivors include his mother, Lela Nixon; two brothers, David Baxter and Edward Nixon; two sisters, Patricia Baxter and Beverly Nixon; and an uncle, John Chisolm, New York. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
PARRIS, ANNETTE J., 93, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Tampa, died Saturday (Aug. 31, 2002) at Edward White Hospital. Born in Clark, Colo., she moved to the Tampa area several years ago. She was an intelligence stenographer for the United States government and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Vaslieff, Burbank, Calif.; two sons, H. Stuart, Tampa, and Nelson F., Colonial Beach, Va.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mark III Funeral Home, Town N' Country Chapel, Tampa.
PHILLIPS, JOHN EDWARD, 36, of Ellijay, Ga., formerly of St. Petersburg, died Monday (Aug. 26, 2002) at home of a massive heart attack. He was a St. Petersburg native and formerly worked in concessions for the minor league St. Petersburg Cardinals and St. Petersburg Devil Rays. He was a retail clerk. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Jane Phillips, St. Petersburg; two brothers, Donald, St. Petersburg, and Edward, Ellijay; two sisters, Barbara Rapa, St. Petersburg, and Debbie Smith, Old Town; five nieces; and five nephews. Bernhardt Funeral Home, Ellijay, Ga.
RAYMONDO, JOSEPHINE F., 89, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at St. Petersburg General Hospital. She was born in Ripley, N.Y., and came here in 1972 from Sylmar, Calif. She was an aircraft component assembler for ITT. She attended Lealman's Adult Day Care Center, where she also was a volunteer. Survivors include a daughter, Theresa Nailor, and a sister, Genevieve Johnson, both of St. Petersburg; three brothers, Fred Muscarella, Angleton, Texas, Joey Muscarella, Sacramento, Calif., and Cere Muscarella, Walnut Creek, Calif.; two granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren. Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach.
THOMPSON, EVA M., 93, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at Edward White Hospital. Born in Jewell, Kan., she came here in 1944 from Wichita, Kan., where she worked as a riveter at Boeing Aircraft during World War II. She retired in 1974 after many years as a kindergarten teacher at Garden of Peace Lutheran Day School. She was an avid golfer and a member of the women's group at Sunset Golf Course. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Audrey Stull, St. Petersburg, and Sonja Risser, Alexandria, Va.; and three grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
WAGNER, JEAN M., 81, of St. Petersburg, died Sunday (Sept. 8, 2002) at St. Anthony's Hospital. A Cleveland native, she came here in 1991 from Farmington, Mich. She was a homemaker and was a member of the DAR. She was a member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and the Plum Hollow Golf and Country Club in Southfield, Mich., and was a former member of the Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club. Survivors include her husband, Sherwood; two sons, Robert H. Hensleigh, Huntington Woods, Mich., and Mark S. Wagner, Petoskey, Mich.; a daughter, Linda J. Murphy, Wheaton, Ill.; and four grandchildren. David C. Gross Funeral Homes and Crematory, Central Avenue Chapel, St. Petersburg.
WILLIAMS, SCARLETT, 39, of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (Aug. 20, 2002) at Talladega National Forest in Alabama. Born in Camp Lejeune, N.C., she came here in 1976 from Sodus, N.Y. She attended Boca Ciega High School and earned her GED from Mirror Lake. She painted houses in Jordan Park with the CETA program and worked at McDonald's in South Pasadena. She attended St. Petersburg College and worked at Paradyne. She also worked at H&D Cafeteria in the Northeast Shopping Center and Ponderosa on Fourth Street. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and crafts. Survivors include two sons, Russel and Marshal; a daughter, Amber, Maryland; a brother, Jim Williams, Pinellas Park; her mother, Kathy, Seminole; and her husband.
YACKEL, RICHARD PAUL, 48, of Hudson, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Green Acres Assisted Life Facility, Hudson, where he was a registered nurse. Born in Rochester, N.Y., he moved to Hudson 23 years ago from St. Petersburg. He was Protestant. Survivors include two sons, Richard W., St. Petersburg, and Jonathan, New Port Richey; a daughter, Michele, Gainesville; and his parents, D. Carl and Frances P., Lake Oswego, Ore. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.

South Pasadena

BARBEE, PATSY L., of South Pasadena, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at the Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay. Born in Kiefer, Okla., she came here in 1958 from Buffalo, N.Y. She retired from the Pinellas County Assessors Office in 1977. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in St. Pete Beach. Survivors include a daughter, Lasca Desocio, Auburn, N.Y.; a sister, Louise Patterson, Temple, Texas; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Druid Chapel, Clearwater.
FISHER, SYLVIA P., 89, of South Pasadena, formerly of Seminole, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at the Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay. She was born in Hammond, Ind., and came here in 1991 from Reno, Nev. She was a high school English teacher. She was Catholic. Survivors include several nieces; and a nephew. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes & Cemeteries, Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Petersburg.
Tierra Verde
GERHARD, JAMES GEORGE, 78, of Bristow, Va., formerly of Tierra Verde, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at home. He was born in New York City. He worked for Lufthansa Airlines in Florida. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was Catholic. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Gisela M.; a son, Tomas, Orlando; two daughters, Stefani Shomali, South Riding, Va., and Jacqueline Gerhard, Manassas, Va.; two brothers, the Rev. John Gerhard, Staten Island, N.Y., and Thomas, Cold Spring, N.Y.; a sister, Brenda Gerhard, Cold Spring; and three grandchildren. Price Funeral Home, Manassas, Va.