ACOSTA, Raymond Oswaldo, 85 of Tampa died January 9, 2001. Survived by his wife, Maria Acosta. A native of Tampa, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Eastside F.H.
ALONSO, Aquiles, 84, of Gibsonton, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Adelaide Rodriguez; son, Henry A. Alonso; sister, Sara A. Orestano and husband Steve; two grandchildren, Vincent A. Alonso and Richard H. Alonso; eight great-grandchildren and three nephews. Mr. Alonso was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa. He established the Golden Cream Dairy in 1941 through 1965. He was a retired Harbor Patrol Officer for the Tampa Port Authority and was a member of Odd Fellows and American Legion Post # 148 for 50 years. Mr. Alonso was an Army veteran of World War II.
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BARTLOME, Robert Ernest 78, of Elyria, Ohio passed away January 31, 2001. Survived by daughters, Judith Zimmerman and Maralyn Hendershot; four granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Hemple F.H.
BELL, Paul B., age 27, of Tampa passed away on January 28, 2001. He is survived by mother, Linda; brother, Wilbert and other family members. Wilson Funeral Home.
BENDER Jr., General, 57 of Tampa died January 28, 2001. Survived by wife, Frances; one son, General, III; two daughters, Brenda James and Shanta Bender; two brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren. Harmon F.H.
BUCKWALTER, Dale W., 72, a resident of Lebanon, Pa. and a winter resident of Plant City, passed away, January 26, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Arlene M. Buckwalter, Plant City; two sons, Dale I. Buckwalter, Lewes, Del.; Dennis C. Buckwalter, Lancaster, Pa.; daughter, Darlene Wentzel, Lititz, Pa.; brother, Raymond R. Buckwalter, Lancaster, Pa.; six grandchildren and two great-g randchildren. Mr. Buckwalter worked for 43 years at Buckwalter Construction Inc. and retired in 1988 as part owner. His interest included golf, bowling, hunting, and trap shooting. He is a World War II veteran having served at the Naval Air Station at Agana, Guam and was a member of Plant City Church of God and Living Waters Chapel in Lebanon, Pa. Memorial services will be held Monday, February 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Plant City Church of God. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to American Diabetes Association Regional Office, 8300 Professional Place, Suite 105, Landover, MD 20785.
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BUNDRUM, Earl, 69, died January 30, 2001 at his residence in Plant City. He is survived by his mother, Annie of Kissimmee, Fla.; two sons, David of Virginia, Robert of Oklahoma; two daughters, Susan of Tallahassee and Debra of Valrico; two brothers, Ed of Kissimmee and R.C. of Tampa; two sisters, Linda of Plant City and Peggy of Georgia; and five grandchildren. A lifetime Florida resident, he was a Protestant and a foreman at a feed mill. Visitation will be February 2, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 p.m., both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home.
CARR, Stella Margaret, 83, of Tampa passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Carr and sister, Grace Rogers Constande. She is survived by two sisters, Otilia Rogers and Florence R. Hurn; aunt, Hortense Echegaray; brother-in-law, Stephen Constande; nephews and their wives, Patrick F. and Mary Hurn, James E. and Gail Hurn; niece, Susan Constande; great nieces, Mary Elizabeth Hurn, Katy B. Hurn and Erin E. Hurn; great nephew, James E. Hurn, Jr. A lifelong resident of Tampa, she was a graduate of Plant High School class of 1935 and University of Tampa class of 1939, retired from the Tampa Tribune, where she worked for over 45 years and was a Catholic. Services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Fun eral Home, 4040 Henderson Blvd. with Father Vincent McNally officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in her memory.
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CARROLL, Marie U., of Wesley Chapel died Tuesday, January 30, 2001, in Tampa. She is survived by her three sons, William J. Carroll III of Brandon, David J. Carroll of Wesley Chapel, Richard J. Carroll of Yardley, Pa.; two daughters, Viennessia C. Yoos of Mt. Holly N.J., Patricia Maddalena of Trenton, N.J.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosar y, Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the church with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Please omit flowers and the family suggests contributions to LifePath Hospice.
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CHANDLER, Helen M., 81, of Tampa, died January 29, 2001. She is survived by a dear friend, Margaret J. Mitchell. Miss Chandler was born in Boston, Mass. and a lifetime resident of Tampa. She was of the Protestant Faith, member of the WAVES, retired from the United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa after many years of service. Graveside Services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday in Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa, Fl.
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de LAMA, Juliet Bonet, 86, of Tampa, passed away January 28, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband, Eustasio de Lama; Mrs. de Lama is survived by her sons, Richard L. de Lama and Ronald A. de Lama and daughter-in-law, Kay Beckner-de Lama; grandchildren, Dr. Yvette Mattley and husband, Richard Mattley, Ronald A. de Lama, Jr. and wife Wendy de Lama, Isis A. de Lama, Reisha B. de Lama and Dickie de Lama II; great-grandchild, Raquel A. de Lama; numerous nieces and nephews. Julie was a prominent Realtor and a member of the Tampa Board of Realtors for over 30 years. She was a member of the Florida Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She was also a member of the Democratic Women's Council where she served as secretary and president. She was a member of St. Jose ph's Catholic Church and a supporter of the Jesuit High School Mother's Alumni Club. Julie was a remarkable person who showed us all the real joy of how to stay young at heart. She will be dearly missed. The family will receive friends Friday, February 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a funeral mass at 5:30 p.m. at C.E. PREVATT FUNERAL HOME, (813) 988-7371.
FINNEGAN, Phillip, A., October 30, 1929 - December 11, 2000. Survived by many friends and many loving family members. Inurnment Service will be held at noon on Saturday, February 3, 2001 at Trinity Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Rt. 54, New Port Richey, FL, ph# (727) 376-7824. Small flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Alumni Fund at the University of Notre Dame in his name.
FORSYTH, John passed away January 29, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice; two sons, John D. (Jack) and Kevin S.; daughters-in-law, Rita and Donna; grandson Kyle and sister, Eleanor Hillard. John was a native of Detroit, Michigan and moved to Tampa in 1968. He was a World War II Veteran; a life member of the American Legion and military Order of the Purple Heart. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or a charity of choice.
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FRIEDMAN, Vilma A., 73, of Tampa, died January 29, 2001. She is survived by two sons, Joseph Alonzo of Tampa, Fla., Russell Alonzo of Lutz, Fla.; one brother, Gabriel Tirado of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. A native of New York City, N.Y., and moved to the Tampa area in 1956 coming from New York. Graveside Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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GOLDMAN, Doris Thorner, 83 of Clearwater Beach, died January 29, 2001. Survived by son, Steve Silverman of Rockville, Md.; daughter, Carol Novick of Houston, Texas ; and two grandchildren, Michael and Julie Novick. Curlew Hills
HAMILTON, Richard Roland, 72 of Spring Hill died January 28, 2001. Survived by wife, Betty; three sons; four daughters; one sister; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Robert & Son Cremation Service
HEDRICK, Ruth M., 83 of Lakeland, died January 24, 2001. Survived by son, Stanley of Riverview; daughters, Janice Fagan and Linda Hutchenson of Lakeland; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Choice Cremation
JONES, Nicole R., age 30, of Eglin AFB passed away on January 24, 2001. She is survived by husband, Willie, Jr.; children, Latrice, Ashley, Jamal; three sisters; and two brothers. Wilson Funeral Home
KILBURN, Harrison, 72 of Tampa, died December 27, 2000. Survived by one son, Robert Thomas and one daughter Janet Thomas. Eastside Funeral Home
KOVAC, Ruth, 82, passed away January 28, 2001. She is survived by her son, James A. Kovac; her daughter, Janet Mirsky; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. She volunteered at Town and Country Hospital. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Town and Country Hospital in Ruth's name for Volunteer Funding.
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LAWSON, Martha Ruth, 84, Tampa, died January 30, 2001. Survivors include sisters, Rosa Marie Mitchell, Cincinnati, and Alice Mitchell, Williamsburg, Ky.; and a nephew, Bob Lee Papagno, of Tampa. Born in Jellico, Ky., she was member of the Tampa Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning February 2, 2001 at Swilley Funeral Home, 1602 W. Waters Ave.
LAYLAND, Mary Cameron, 86, of Sun City Center died January 30, 2001 at South Bay Hospital. She is survived by a dear friend,
Eva Hajek of Miami. Born in Lawrence, Mass. she had lived in this area for many years. LEWERS FUNERAL HOME, Ruskin, Fla.
LEWIS, Alan P., age 68 of Georgia, died January 31, 2001. Survived by his wife and two children. Services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2001 from 12-8:00 p.m. at Haynes Funeral Home, Plant City.
LUPIEN, Frederic C., Jr., 80, of Clearwater, formerly of Tampa, Fla. ('47-'90) died Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park. Survivors include wife of 57 years, Dolores; daughter, Mary Marcy (Edward J.) Bergin; son, Michael Jon Lupien, Sr.; brother, Ronald (Audrey); aunt, Alice Hayman all of Tampa; sister, Marilyn L. (Robert) Blouin, Largo; three grandchildren; his br others, John Phillip and James Richard preceded him in death. He moved here from his native Minneapolis, Minn. He retired as the owner of Pen Supply, Inc. after 40 years in the business and he served as past president of NAWID. He worked as a baseball coach and umpire with the Tampa Parks & Recreation Department. He was one of the onginators of the Children's Gasparilla Parade. He was a Coast Guar d veteran of World War II serving on the USS General Howze in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed shuffleboard and bridge, recently achieving a score of 7,000 points in one game. He was a member of Skycrest United Methodist Church. Calling hours will be held from 11-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater. A. memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. In addition to flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.
MARTINEZ, Evidencio, 91 of Tampa died January 30, 2001. Survivors include his son, Gabriel Y. Martinez of Tampa; daughter Gladis de la Torre of Tampa; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. A native of Habana, Cuba, Mr. Martinez came to Tampa in 1970. He was a Catholic and retired from St. Joseph Catholic Church as a janitor in 1989. Committal services will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens Mauso- leum, Hwy. 301 Thonotosassa, Fla. Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
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McMORRIS, Vernon W., 86 of New Port Richey, died January 29, 2001. He retired from Pennsylvania Railroad and moved to the area in 1968. He was a Christian and a World War II veteran. Wellwood Funeral Home
MERRIETT, Mary Elizabeth `Mader`, of Land O' Lakes passed away January 26, 2001 under the care of LifePath Hospice. She was predeceased by her husband C.D. `Bud` Merriett. She is survived by her brother, J. William Hicks, Sr.; and five nephews. A Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St. Tampa, FL 33609. Adams & Jennings Funeral Home, `Family owned & operated`, (813) 237-3345.
MOCETE, Victoria C., 82, of Tampa passed away January 30, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Luis; step-son, Luis, Jr., Tampa; daughters, Rene Padin, Ft. Myers, Fla., Anna Hoff and Yvonne Cadiz, both of Tampa; grandchildren, David Padin, Ft. Myers, Fla., Jackie Cadiz, Marlene Cadiz and Michaelene Cadiz, all of Tampa. Mrs. Mocete was born in Puerto Rico and was a member of the First Baptist C hurch of Carrollwood. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday Feb. 1, at 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Guillermo Jordan of the First Baptist Church of Carrollwood officiating. Interment will follow at the Florida National Cemetery
in Bushnell, Fla.
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MOLLON, Sheila Kelly, 36 of Oceanside, Calif., died January 27, 2001. Survived by husband, Dennis; three sons, Dennis, John and Connor; mother and stepfather; father and stepmother; one sister; two brothers. Memorial Park
MONTAGANO, Anthony J. `Tony`, age 9, passed away January 2, 2001 resulting from complications of an auto accident. He is the son of Jim and Luli Montagano, brother of Alessandra, grandson of Henry and Eloisa Valenzuela and Anthony and Mary Montagano, Elkhart, Ind., great-grandson of Antonia Valenzuela, nephew of Henry and Rosanna Valenzuela, Jose A. Valenzuela, Carmen Montagano and Joseph and B arb Montagano, cousin of Henry Louis, Madeline, Michael, Michelle, Jaclyn and Joey. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered for the repose of his soul, Saturday, February 3, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Monsignor Laurence E. Higgins, P.A., Pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, Suite 210, 1669 Hamilton Road, Okemos, MI 48864-1809 in memory of Tony.
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MORRIS, Rev. William F., 87 of Largo, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at Suncoast Hospital. He is survived by two sons, Dick H. of Indian Rocks Beach and Gary K. of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Alva Jean M. Chesser of Charlotte, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Born in Crisfield, Md., he moved to Largo from Tampa in 1964. Rev. Morris was a Pastor of Churches of God in Sulphur Springs in Tampa; Harrisburg, Pa.; Acosta, Pa.; Johnstown, Pa.; Williamsport, Md.; and Easton, Md. He was also Overseer of Churches of God for the New England States. Visitation will be Thursday (today) 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at Woodlawn Church of God, 845 Woodlawn St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Building Fund. Moss-Feaster Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel
MORTON, Sherrie Lynn, died Monday, January 29, 2001. Survivors include her husband, Paul; daughter, Angela; mother, Anna Martin; sister, Susie Horner; brother, Michael Martin and her beloved Taffy. Funeral Services and Interment will take place in Dayton, Ohio.
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MULLIGAN, Dorothy Louise Hardiman, 86, died Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she moved to Brandon in 1957. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas. She is the beloved mother of Kathleen (Jack) Mc Catty, Terrence Mulligan, Timothy (Nioma Brown) Mulligan; six grandchildren, Melodie, Angela, Timothy, Michael, Kara and Eric; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, Emily, Ashley, N icholas and Bradley. Mrs. Mulligan was a legal secretary in Brandon for many years and was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday at Nativity Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 6:00 til 8:00 p.m. at the Stowers Brandon Chapel, with Recitation of Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
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OLIVER, George M., 43 of Tampa, died January 20, 2001. Survived by two sons, Nathan and Robert of North Dakota; parents, Peggy and Jerry Oliver of Melbourne; one brother; and two sisters. Abbey Affordable Cremation
ORLOSKY, Ella F., 97, of Valrico passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2001. She is survived by her son, Donald; daughter, Janet Stoeckinger; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A native of Honesdale, Pa., she has resided in the Tampa area for 3 years coming from Mishawaka, Ind. She was a homemaker, a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 267 and a Methodist.
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PEREZ, Encarnita `Nita`, was called home to God on January 29, 2001. She died peacefully at home and was surrounded by her family and dearest friends. She was a native of Tampa, a devoted wife, preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,
Raimundo Perez; a dedicated mother of two, her son, Victor Raymond Perez of Virginia and daughter,
Yvonne Perez-Valdes R.N. of Tampa. She loved her daughter-in-law Jane as a second daughter. She was very proud of her two grandsons, Victor and Vincent Perez of Virginia. She had five great-grandchildren: Zachery, Eric, Nicholas, Chloe Jane and Amanda. She laughed with her family and friends and enjoyed her Friday night card games, but now God has seen her tired face and has called her home. `Come to Me all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls.`
Matthew 11:28-29. We love you. You will always be in our hearts. The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. at
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RAMOS, Al, 69 of Seffner passed away January 10, 2001. Two daughters, five brothers and four sisters survive him. A memorial reception to celebrate his life will be held at Valencia Gardens, 811 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa on Monday, February 5th from 5-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions maybe made in memory of Al Ramos to the James A. Haley VA Hospital, c/o Voluntary Services, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612.
RANSOHOFF III, Dr. Joseph, 85, world renowned neurosurgeon and innovator in the field neurosurgery passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Dr. Ransohoff is survived by his wife, Lori; sons, Joseph Louis Ransohoff, III and Jake Ransohoff; daughters, Joan Wynn, and Jade Ransohoff; as well as his grandchildren, James and Benjamin Wynn and Christopher and Sianna Ransohoff. Follow ing in the steps of his father and grandfather he is the third surgeon in his family, his grandfather perfecting above the knee amputations. He was a surgeon in the US Army and was an honorary police surgeon providing surgery at no cost to police officers neurologically wounded. He was called upon by the directors and producers of the Ben Casey television show of which he was the surgical consulta nt. He was an avid fisherman. Dr. Ransohoff graduated from Harvard University and received his medical degree from the University of Chicago. He was professor and chairman at New York Univeristy Neurosurgery Department for 34 years and was a professor of Neurosurgery at USF. He had a great gusto for living and was dearly loved. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Congregation Schaarai Zedek Bayshore Blvd. Tampa. Mark III Funeral Home 831-9444.
SCOTTO, Meranda, 99, of Lutz, passed away Monday morning, January 29, 2001. Survivors include her daughter, Marie Schipano of Lutz; son, Anthony Scotto of Lutz; two grandchildren, Anthony N. Scotto and Gina Marchica; five great-grandchildren, Charles and Nicholas Marchica, Dawn LoBosco, Christine Salerno and Anthony Scotto, Jr.; four great-great-grandchildren. A native of New York, N.Y., Mrs. S cotto had lived in the Tampa area since 1973 coming from Corona, N.Y. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with Fr. Mark Rowe of St. Mary The Virgin Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7-9:00 p.m.
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