NAUGHTON, JOHN B., JR., 52, of Dade City, Florida, died Thursday May 16, 2002. Born in Darby, Pa., in 1949 and raised in the Detroit area, and moved to Tampa in 1973. He resided in Dade City for the past 16 years. He is survived by two daughters, Joy B. Naughton and Heather Naughton Crosby; grandson, Kyle (Mickey) Robertson of Detroit, Mich.; other family members, Shirley Naughton and Sandi Naughton of Dade City; brothers, Michael and Brian and the Naughton's of Colorado, Cindi, Shannon, Katie, Kelly, Matthew, Mickey, Cody, Frank, Brian, Taylor, John and Aidan; aunt, Grace Brennan of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; cousins, John Brennan of Tallahassee, Fla., Ray Brennan of Stone Mt. Ga., and Frank Brennan of Puerto Rico; and his other aunts and uncles, Francis and Jimmy Cowen of Pueblo, Colo., Elizabeth Clote of St. Louis, Mo., and Margaret and John Payne of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents John, SR. and Marguerite K. Naughton of Sanibel, Fla. John spent his life in the automobile Business in Tampa. A Mass will be held at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 14404 14th St. Dade City at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20th. Reception immediately to follow. Interment will be in Denver, Colorado, where John will lay to rest with most of his loving family.
VIGNEAULT, Raymond E., 80, of Litchfield, N.H., and formerly of Zephyrhills, Fla., died on Friday, May 10, 2002. He was born
in Lowell, Massachusetts on Sept. 2, 1921, a son of the late Edmond J. and Clara (Langelier) Vigneault. A resident of Litchfield since March 2002, he had previously lived in Zephyrhills, Florida for twenty years, after moving there from Nashua, N.H. He was the widower of Rita J. (Mercier) Vigneault, who died Jan. 1, 2002. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Steven Belanger of Litchfield, and Lucille and John Harvey of Dracut, Massachusetts; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond E. and Jeanne Vigneault of Pelham, N.H.; a stepson, Scott Barnett and his wife, Faith of Milford, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Betty Travers and her husband, Craig of St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. Funeral services were held in Nashua, N.H. Arrangements are in the care of the Davis Funeral Home, Nashua, N.H.
FICO, Ralph, 87, of Apollo Beach, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. Born in New York City, New York, Mr. Fico was a Catholic and a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Yvette; three sons, Ralph Fico Jr., Anthony Fico and Frank Fico; four daughters, Guillette Montigino, Roseanne Celente, Yvette Sukhon and Janet Deleon; one brother; and four sisters. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home 689-8121
HOJLO, Michael J. , III, 54, of Land O' Lakes, passed away on May 17, 2002 at home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Retta ( Paetke ) Hojlo; a devoted father of his three children, Michelle, Charles and Marjorie; four grandchildren; and a loyal son of his mother, Marguerite Hojlo. Mr. Hojlo was born
in Boston, Mass. on August 17, 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1965 serving in Korea, Vietnam and Panama before retiring as a MSGT., in 1987. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Faith Childrens Home Girl's Dorm, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL 33625, (813) 961-1214 in his memory.
KNABE, Else, 71, Palm Harbor, died Friday, May 17, 2002. Survived by husband, Gerhard; daughter, Ursula Hood; sister, Lusie Avery; grandsons, Kristopher, Matthew. Dobies Funeral Home
LUSSIER, Rosario, 92, of Brandon, died Saturday, May 18, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Lussier. He was a retired Lt. Col. in the US Army. Funeral service will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Stowers Brandon Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery with full military honors by US Army ceremonial team.
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MARTIN, Brian Michael, 65, formerly of the Isle of Wight, passed away Sunday May 14, 2002. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
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McALLISTER, Edna, 87, of Plant City, died Saturday May 18, 2002, in Plant City. She was born
in Plant City and lived here her entire life. She worked as a switchboard operator at South Flor ida Baptist Hospital, Blacks Department Store, Plant City Credit Bureau and was the owner of the Sunny South Drive In. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Plant City. She was a 52 year and life member of the Plant City Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 81. She is survived by her sister, Annie Mae Robinson, Plant City; niece, Faye Bosewll; nephews, H.J. Robinson, Wilbur Bush, and Kenneth Bush and Jim Pollard; also several cousins. Visitation will be Monday May 20, 2002 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. at Haught Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Tue sday May 21, 2002 at 2 p.m. in Southside Baptist Church. Interment will follow in West Oaklawn Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Cornerstone Chapel, Inc., PO Box 2273, Plant City, FL 33564. Haught Funeral Home 717-9300
NAUGHTON, JOHN B., JR., 52, of Dade City, Florida, died Thursday May 16, 2002. Born in Darby, Pa., in 1949 and raised in the Detroit area, and moved to Tampa in 1973. He resided in Dade City for the past 16 years. He is survived by two daughters, Joy B. Naughton and Heather Naughton Crosby; grandson, Kyle (Mickey) Robertson of Detroit, Mich.; other family members, Shirley Naughton and Sandi Naughton of Dade City; brothers, Michael and Brian and the Naughton's of Colorado, Cindi, Shannon, Katie, Kelly, Matthew, Mickey, Cody, Frank, Brian, Taylor, John and Aidan; aunt, Grace Brennan of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; cousins, John Brennan of Tallahassee, Fla., Ray Brennan of Stone Mt. Ga., and Frank Brennan of Puerto Rico; and his other aunts and uncles, Francis and Jimmy Cowen of Pueblo, Colo., Elizabeth Clote of St. Louis, Mo., and Margaret and John Payne of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents John, SR. and Marguerite K. Naughton of Sanibel, Fla. John spent his life in the automobile Business in Tampa. A Mass will be held at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 14404 14th St. Dade City at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20th. Reception immediately to follow. Interment will be in Denver, Colorado, where John will lay to rest with most of his loving family.
PARTLOW, Carol A., 63, of Tampa, died all too soon on May 18, 2002, after a long illness. She will be missed and her memory cherished by her husband, David; her children, Shaun, Jenefer and Eric, and their spouses Karen, Thomas, and Dawn; her grandchildren, Alek, Brendan, Erica, Jonathan and Erin Carol yet-to-come; her `granddogs` Java and Shadow; her mother, Margaret; her sister-in-law, Ann; her dear friends, Annie, Sandra, Jason, Suzi, Judy, and too many more to mention individually. Carol's irrepressible and free spirit lives on in all those who loved her, for whom a bright star has just faded from view. Carol's love of life and people, generous nature, unbridled optimism and determination to struggle for what she believed was right, touched many, many people over the years and left as a legacy shining example for others to follow. As one who lived fully, she left undone many things she wished to accomplish, yet did more with her time than many do with decades more given to them. A celebration of her unique life will be held at the Treehouse on May 21. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Cremation by Abbey Affordable.
RICE, Lenny, 70, of Holiday, died Saturday, May 18, 2002. Survived by wife, Joan; sons, Leonard, Jr., Marc; daughter, Joan Smith; brother, James; six grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Home
RODRIGUEZ, Evangelio M., 76, Tampa, died Friday, May 17, 2002. Survived by spouse, Vincenta; sons, Marcelino and Omar; three grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation/Clearwater
RYAN, Catherine E., 84, of Tampa, died May 18, 2002 in her home. Born in Star Prarie, Wisconsin, she moved to Tampa in 1990 from McHenry, Illinois. She was a Hair Stylist and Roman Catholic as well as a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Gold Badge Society of the Chicago Fire Department. Mrs. Ryan was beloved by all and is survived by daughter, Patricia (Mark) Laskowski of Tampa; brother, Michael Goheen of Glen Ellen, Illinois; sister Rita Jean Loftus of Tampa; three grandchildren Kris (Glenn) Horn, Aimee Laskowski, and Erin (Jamie) Moore; four great-grandchildren, John, Ethan, Anna and Kate. A Memorial Mass will take place Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy Catholic Church on Ragg Road in Tampa. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Life Path Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609.
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SMITH, Gladys Delgado, died on May 18, 2002 in Tampa. She is survived by her son, Rene Uriza of Brazil; two daughters, Otilia Espinoza, Gladys Eaton, all of Tampa; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Marina Benoit, Gloria Saareste, Rosa Smith; and a brother, Alberto Smith. She was a member of St Theresa of Avila Carmelite Community at St. Timothy Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St Timothy Catholic Church. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home where a Wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
SPENCER, Raymond L., 71, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2002, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Spencer was born
in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Julie; sons, Ronald J. Spencer and his wife Elaine, Mark H. Spencer and his wife Barbara; stepson, Freddie Hevia III and his wife Laura; stepdaughter, Lorraine Carrillo and her husband Lazaro; brother, Henry Spencer; two grandchildren; and five step grandchildren. Mr. Spencer served in the United States Air Force as a Flight Engineer and retired after 20 years of service. He then worked for Piper Aircraft and retired from Unipress in 1993. Mr. Spencer will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, 2 p.m. at Blount Curry & Roel Funeral Home, Gar den of Memories Chapel with interment to follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, the family does request that donations be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele Street, Tampa FL 33609.
STRONG, Alton T., died Friday May 17, 2002 at his home. He was born
in Montezuma, Georgia, and came to Tampa during the depression in 1936. He attended Hillsborough High School, while working nights at the Tampa Terrace Hotel. During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the Army Air Corps. Alton worked for many years in the hardware and building supply business and later became the Purchasing Agent for Hillsborough County. He served on both the Tampa Port Authority and the Tampa Housing Authority. For many years, Alton has been a member of Bayshore Baptist Church and a Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Strong of Tampa; his sister, Ruth Yunk of Orlando; his brother, Paul Strong of Hartselle, Alabama; and his granddaughter, Erin Harris of Ft. Lauderdale. Alton was predeceased by his wife, Mary Elizabeth West Strong; his daughter, Wayna Harris; and his brother, Judson Strong. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday May 22, 2002 at Marsicano Funeral Home, 4040 Henderson Blvd. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Flowers or contributions to LifePath Hospice will be appreciated.
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WALLACE, James T.`Jimmy`, 42, a lifelong resident of Tampa, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2002. He is survived by his daughter, Sheena Bush of Riverview; parents, Lloyd and Faye Wallace of Tampa; siblings, Mike Wallace of Riverview, Joan Bednar of Antiock, Steven Wallace of Tampa and Fancy Evans of Valrico. He was a good friend to so many people and he will be greatly missed. He was also a member of Broadway Baptist Church, Tampa. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 21, from noon - 2 p.m. at Oakley Funeral Home located on Highway 301 in Dade City. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel.
WHITE, Lois, 90, passed away on May 19, 2002 at home in the care of her loving family. She was born
March 12, 1912. She was predeceased by husband, Edward B.; and son, Edward B. White, JR. She was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Fla., and a member of Spencer Memorial Tampa Baptist Church for more than 50 years. Lois was a volunteer at Tampa General Hospital for many years; a loving wife for 64 years; a wonderful homemaker and cook. Her hobbies included baking, gardening, church activities, and caring for her beloved cats. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley A. Hammonds of Tampa; three granddaughters, Valerie Ramsey, Karen Hammonds and her fiance Gerald Brooks of Tampa, and Donna Farthing and husband, MSGT Kevin Farthing, Belgium; six great-grandchildren, Jennifer Harrington, Shawn Hill, Bryan Farthing, Spencer Ramsey, Corey and Shelby Farthing; one great-grandchild, Tanese Hill; one sister, Roberta and husband, Harry Awalt of Chula Vista, Calif.; sister-in-law, Marcella Hammond of Sacramento, Calif. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be May 21, 6 to 8 p.m. at Swilley Funeral Home 1602 W. Waters Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. May 22, at Swilley Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LifePath Hospice in her memory.
WILSON, Mima Stiles Byrne, 92, beloved wife of Lilly Love Byrne of Red Springs, North Carolina and the late Sam Wilson of Fayetteville, North Carolina; devoted mother of Alexander Stiles Byrne of Tampa, Florida and Edith Jane Byrne of Baltimore, Maryland; cherished sister of Carol Stiles Parnell of Virginia Beach, Virginia; loving grandmother of three grandchildren, Angelia Love Handlon, Leslie Byrne Hines and A. Stiles Byrne of Tampa, and their six great-grandchildren; and survived by many nieces and nephews, died Friday in Tampa, Florida. A memorial service will be held at Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Home at 605 S. MacDill Avenue in Tampa, on Tuesday May 21 at 7 p.m. The family will be available to greet visitors from 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Red Springs, North Carolina on Saturday, May 25th at 3 p.m. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
WITT, Bettye Stodghill, 74, of Tampa, passed away May 16, 2002 at her home in the loving care of her family and the LifePath Hospice. Born in Plant City, Florida, She was the last surviving child of Jack and Nancy Murray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Stodghill in 1971 and Harry Witt in 1994. Bettye was a member of the Plant City Church of Christ. Survivors include Larry and Judy Stodghill of Arkansas, Bob and Sheila Stodghill of Tiplersville, Mississippi, Wayne Stodghill and Jack Stodghill, both of Tampa; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and `Aunt Bettye's` many nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home with services on Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, Brandon. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home 689-8121
BROWNLEE, Martha N., 59, of Zephyrhills, passed away at Hernando/Pasco Hospice Care Center in Dade City on Friday, after a long battle with cancer. A native of Cornelia, Ga., she came to this area in 1980 from Clarksville, Ga. Martha is survived by her husband, Robert; three daughters, Cindi Frankum of Clarksville, Roxanne Ellerbee of Wesley Chapel, and Terri Dawn Brownlee of Zephyrhills; four grandchildren, Bobby, Stephanie Frankum, Amanda Gano, and Zachery Derrick; two sisters, Eunice Rich of Canton, Ohio, and Sharon Norman of Paris, Ohio; three brothers, Jack and David Eller of Canton, and Joseph of Kissimmee; parents, Andy and Inez Eller of Haines City. Martha is preceded in death by two sisters.
BRYKER, James C., 89, of Dade City, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Heritage Park Care Center. A native of New Jersey, he moved to this area in 1997 from Tierre Verde. He was a retired mobile home park owner and was a US Army Veteran of World War II in the European Theatre. Survivors include his wife, Alaine; a daughter, Lynn Tepper of Dade City; a stepson, Elliott Tepper and his wife, Mary, of Madrid, Spain; a brother, Tom Bryker of New Jersey; and three grandsons, David Tepper of Madrid, Jonathan Tepper of London, England, and Lt. Peter Tepper of Fort Drum, NY.
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DOTSON, Melanie K., 52, of Zephyrhills, passed away on Friday at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Melanie was born
in Toledo, Ohio, and came to the Zephyrhills area some 25 years ago from Grover Hill, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Rachel and Lauren; one son, Stephen of Temple Terrance; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Algene and Wayne Westgate of Marion, Ind., and De bra and Charles Dunham of Haviland, Ohio; both parents, Charles and Nova Scarbrough of Grover Hill, Ohio; as well as many nieces and nephews. Melanie was Baptist by faith, a customer service supervisor at Chad Supply in Thonotosassa. Services will be held later this week in Middle Creek Cemetery in Grover Hill, Ohio.
HOJLO, Michael J. , III, 54, of Land O' Lakes, passed away on May 17, 2002 at home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Retta ( Paetke ) Hojlo; a devoted father of his three children, Michelle, Charles and Marjorie; four grandchildren; and a loyal son of his mother, Marguerite Hojlo. Mr. Hojlo was born
in Boston, Mass. on August 17, 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1965 servi ng in Korea, Vietnam and Panama before retiring as a MSGT., in 1987. A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Faith Childrens Home Girl's Dorm, 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL 33625, (813) 961-1214 in his memory.
MacLEAN, Charles H., 83, of Dade City, died Friday, May 17, 2002 at Pasco Regional Medical Center. Born in Hamden, New York, he moved to this area 13 years ago from Brooksville, Fl a., after leaving New York. He was a retired Truck Driver and served in the US Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Barbara MacLean of Dade City; two daughters, Donna Calhoun of Dade Cit y and Charlene Brown of Freeville, New York; one brother, William MacLean of Cortland, New York; two sisters, Virginia Morgan of Cortland, New York and Irene Penrose of Lisle, New York; 11 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by one daughter, Janet MacLean; one brother, Leroy MacLean; and one grandson, Joseph Hutchings. A Visitation for Mr. MacLean will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2002 from 10-12 Noon at Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.
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NAUGHTON, JOHN B., JR., 52, of Dade City, Florida, died Thursday May 16, 2002. Born in Darby, Pa., in 1949 and raised in the Detroit area, and moved to Tampa in 1973. He resided in Dade City for the past 16 years. He is survived by two daughters, Joy B. Naughton and Heather Naughton Crosby; grandson, Kyle (Mickey) Robertson of Detroit, Mich.; other family members, Shirley Naughton and Sandi Naughton of Dade City; brothers, Michael and Brian and the Naughton's of Colorado, Cindi, Shannon, Katie, Kelly, Matthew, Mickey, Cody, Frank, Brian, Taylor, John and Aidan; aunt, Grace Brennan of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; cousins, John Brennan of Tallahassee, Fla., Ray Brennan of Stone Mt. Ga., and Frank Brennan of Puerto Rico; and his other aunts and uncles, Francis and Jimmy Cowen of Pueblo, Colo., Elizabeth Clote of St. Louis, Mo., and Margaret and John Payne of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents John, SR. and Marguerite K. Naughton of Sanibel, Fla. John spent his life in the automobile Business in Tampa. A Mass will be held at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 14404 14th St. Dade City at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20th. Reception immediately to follow. Interment will be in Denver, Colorado, where John will lay to rest with most of his loving family.
VIGNEAULT, Raymond E., 80, of Litchfield, N.H., and formerly of Zephyrhills, Fla., died on Friday, May 10, 2002. He was born
in Lowell, Massachusetts on Sept. 2, 1921, a son of the late Edmond J. and Clara (Langelier) Vigneault. A resident of Litchfield since March 2002, he had previously lived in Zephyrhills, Florida for twenty years, after moving there from Nashua, N.H. He was the widower of Rita J. (Mercier) Vigneault, who died Jan. 1, 2002. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Steven Belanger of Litchfield, and Lucille and John Harvey of Dracut, Massachusetts; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond E. and Jeanne Vigneault of Pelham, N.H.; a stepson, Scott Barnett and his wife, Faith of Milford, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Betty Travers and her husband, Craig of St. Petersburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. Funeral services were held in Nashua, N.H. Arrangements are in the care of the Davis Funeral Home, Nashua, N.H.
ALDERMAN, Ruth P., 97, a resident of Plant City, passed away May 19, 2002. She is survived by her son, Hosea Alderman; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2002 (today) at 11 a.m. from Fort Green Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Kennedy and Rev. Billy Cotton officiating.
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ARNETT, Madolene G., 89, Clearwater, died Saturday May 18, 2002. Survivors; daughter, Renee Arnett; granddaughter, Kelly Lynn Newkirk-Marra. Holloway Funeral Home
BEIRO, Norberg G., Tampa, passed away May 18, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mr. Beiro owned and operated State Electronics for over 50 years and then started teaching electronics for Erwin Vocational Institute for 17 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and D.A.V. for over 20 years an d was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Beiro was preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Lynn Riddle and is survived by his wife, Viola Beiro; daughters, Gilda Szada and Janie Smith; stepdaughter, Vivian Valdez; grandchildren, Tara M. Szada-Daubert and husband, Kevin Daubert, and Jason S. Riddle; brothers, Armando, Ulysses and George Beiro; great-grandchildren, Katarina, Spencer and Cameron Szada- Daub ert and Corey Riddle. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. from the chapel of Gonzalez Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Colon Cemetery. Pallbearers include, Jason Riddle, Kevin Daubert, Bill Jacks, Matthew, Mark and Michael Belmonte. The family will receive friends this evening Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the chapel of
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BRADY, Teressa Anne, 40, formerly of Plant City, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 in California. She was born
and raised in Plant City, Florida where she attended Victory Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Plant City High School. She was a Navy veteran, having enlisted in 1981 and was stationed in California where she obtained an Honorary Nuclear Submariner. Survivors include her mother, Donna B elle Nophsker, Lakeland, Fla.; sister, Wanda Thomas, Dade City, Fla.; brother, Walter Neal Brady, Plant City, Fla.; niece and nephew, Alicia and Jeremy Hardwick both of Tampa, Florida. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Oakley Funeral Home, 11441 Hwy 301, Dade City, Florida. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens.
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BUTTENHOFF, Violet Marie, 83, died May 18, 2002. Visitation: Friday, May 24, 10-11 a.m. Services to follow 11 a.m. Ott-Laughlin F.H. 2198 K-ville Ave., Auburndale. Survived by loving family.
CRESCI, Frances, 73, New Port Richey, died May 18, 2002. Survived by husband, Aldo; two daughters, Jo-Ann, Janis; sister, Dorothy; one granddaughter. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home
DeFINO, Ida S. Lampman, 87, of Sun City Center, passed away May 17, 2002 at Sarasota Health Care Center. She had resided here for twenty years, coming from Buffalo and Batavia, N.Y. She was a retired Certified Legal Secretary and an active member of Prince Of Peace Catholic Church and the Ladies Guild and Prayer Society. She is survived by a brother, Armand F. Saiia of Sun City Center and Buffa lo, N.Y.; a sister, Joanne Fox Frank of Carmel, Ind.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Prince Of Peace Catholic Church. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, May 28, 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice.
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DeVANE, Patricia Carroll, 57, died of natural causes at her Tampa home, May 15, 2002. Pat was born
in Tampa, graduated from Robinson High School, and was a member of the National Honor Society, and attended FSU. Survivors include parents, Dee and E.J. DeVane; sister, Michele DeVane; niece, Grace Montgomery; nephews, Eli and Lee Montgomery; aunt, Alice Meadows; and several cousins. Memorial serv ices will be held May 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Terrace Community Church, 210 Inverness Ave. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Temple Terrace Community Church.
GARNER, Paul, 76, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Tampa, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Unit in Brooksville. Born in Hardinsburg, Ky. he came to this area 14 years ago from Tampa. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Sergeant. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; daughter, Rebecca (Larry) Link of Spring Hill; son, Stephen (Bonnie) of Valrico; son, Jay of Ft. Myers; his mother, Mary Garner of Rockport, Ind.; grandson, Daniel Link of Orlando; and great-grandson Julien Link of Grainesville. Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes Spring Hill Chapel. 352-796-9661
HOLCOMB, Louise, 93, of Sun City Center died May 17, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Lois DeMercy; sister, Patricia Kesteloot.
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La PLACA, Ruth Mary, 75 of Brandon, Fla. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul in 1998. She is survived by two sons, Jerome Snow and Paul Gregory La Placa; a daughter, Barbara S. Fiske; two brothers, Ward and Harlan Weiser; sister, Carol Dash; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A native of Buffalo, New York, she lived in the area sin ce 1979. She was a member of the Silver Sam's Club and Bay Life Church. Services will be held Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Stowers Brandon Chapel. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at the Brandon Chapel. Those who wish may make contributions to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 200 So. Hoover Blvd., Bldg. 219, Ste. 120, Tampa, FL 33609.
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LAWRENCE, William H.; died May 17, 2002 at his home in Lutz. Bill was born
in Totowa, New Jersey and lived in Morristown, New Jersey, and Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Tampa in 1991. A World War II veteran, he owned his own Advertising Agency until his employment with Atlanta-based Contel in 1980. Bill is survived by his three loving children, Debbie Smith, Kim Christopher, and Chris Lawrence all of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and nine grandchildren: Sam, Jess, Alex, Brooke, Ben, David, Peter, Alex, and Trevor. He is also survived by his beloved Audrey, and her children, Sandy McIlwain, David McIlwain, Tracy Linder, and Harrison Linder, her grandson. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667.
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MOHRMAN, John, 75, Tarpon Springs, died Sunday, May 19, 2002. Survived by sons, John (Debbie), Brian (Trisha); daughters, Deborah (Mike) Skoufatos, Perri-Ann (Mark) White. Dobies Funeral Home.
PARTLOW, Carol A., 63, of Tampa, died all too soon on May 18, 2002, after a long illness. She will be missed and her memory cherished by her husband, David; her children, Shaun, Jenefer and Eric, and their spouses Karen, Thomas, and Dawn; her grandchildren, Alek, Brendan, Erica, Jonathan and Erin Carol yet-to-come; her `granddogs` Java and Shadow; her mother, Margaret; her sister-in-law, Ann; h er dear friends, Annie, Sandra, Jason, Suzi, Judy, and too many more to mention individually. Carol's irrepressible and free spirit lives on in all those who loved her, for whom a bright star has just faded from view. Carol's love of life and people, generous nature, unbridled optimism and determination to struggle for what she believed was right, touched many, many people over the years and left as a legacy shining example for others to follow. As one who lived fully, she left undone many things she wished to accomplish, yet did more with her time than many do with decades more given to them. A private celebration of her unique life was held by the family at the Treehouse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
PEREZ, Mercedes (Beba) Decos, 84, of Tampa, Fla. passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. She is survived by her son, Gene Carbonell of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Lorenzo Decos and his wife Annie of Tampa, Fla.; three grand- children, Lisa, Gene II and Juan Carbonell. A native of Tampa, Beba was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was loved by all who met her and was known for her kindness and generosity. A memorial service will be held (today) May 21, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Blvd. chapel.
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PERKINS, Ronald, 65, of Tarpon Springs died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Survived by wife, Pat; sons, Ray, Donald; daughter, Dawn; eight siblings; five grandchildren. Dobies F.H.
POLK, Carl Taylor Sr., age 57 of Duette passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2002. Mr. Polk was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union, Local 624 and has been in the area all of his life. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ann Polk; three sons, John R. Norris of Brandon, Carl T. Polk Jr. of Riverview, and Darrel W. Polk of Tampa; two daughters, Jeannie Norris Rose of Hampton, Ga. and Belinda K. Hetrick o f Marion, Ohio; one brother, Johnny L. Polk of Lithia; three sisters, Ann Ballard of Bushnell, Jewel Rickman and Yvonne Young of Tampa; nine grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and services will be on Wednesday 1 p.m. at Wells Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at Fellowship Cemetery in Ft. Lonesome.
Wells Memorial Funeral Home
Lacey McClellan and Staff
1903 W. Reynolds StreetPlant City, Florida 33567
813-752-1111
POLLOCK, James E., 68, Port Richey, died Saturday, May 18, 2002, at his residence. Survived by wife, Rita; two sisters, Carolyn Grant, Gladys Buckley. Arlington Funeral Home of New Port Richey.
RODRIGUEZ, Maria, 79, of Seffner passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2002. She is survived by her loving family.
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SANTOS, Yadira, age 25, of Tampa, passed away May 18, 2002. A native of Yauco, Puerto Rico and resident of Tampa, Yadira is survived by her son, Nathaniel M. Sanchez; daughter, Julissa H. Irizarry; fiance, Jose Irizarry; parents, Milton and Daisy Santos; brother, Milton Santos, Jr.; sisters, Karen Alvarado; and ten nieces and nephews.
GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
Julio Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
Adolfo Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 931-1833
SMITH, Thomas C., 68, of Wimauma died May 17, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Florence; sons, Thomas, Michael, William and Kevin; brother, Joseph; one grandchild. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2002, 7 - 9 p.m. at his residence. Zipperer's Funeral Home 645-6130.
SURRATT, Henry, 85, of Tampa passed away May 17, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth R. Surratt of Tampa; and sister, Johnsie Ladson of Altamonte Springs. Mr. Surratt was a member of Seminole Heights United Methodist Church and the Elks Lodge, Tampa. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2002, 11 a.m. at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church, 6111 N. Central Ave., Tampa , with Rev. Ronald DeGenaro, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to the organ fund of Seminole Heights United Methodist Church in his memory.
WERNER, Gladys R., 98, died May 18, 2002. Services to be held at later date at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Survived by loving family. Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale
WESTCOTT, Raymond H., 81, died May 17, 2002. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. at Ott-Laughlin F.H. 2198 K-ville Ave., Auburndale. Survived by loving family.
WILLIAMS, Rodney H. , 68, Clearwater, died Sunday, May 19, 2002. Survivors; two sons, Craig, Byron; four daughters, Vanessa, Nina, Annabelle, Geraldine; nine grandchildren. Holloway Funeral Home
ALDERMAN, Ruth P., 97, a resident of Plant City, passed away May 19, 2002. She is survived by her son, Hosea Alderman; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 21, 2002 (today) at 11 a.m. from Fort Green Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Kennedy and Rev. Billy Cotton officiating.
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