DOONAN, Janet M., 69, of Tampa, Fla., died January 13, 2001 at Mariner Health of Tampa. Survived by husband, Mike Doonan of Tampa; son, Danny Benoit of Tampa; two daughters, Jo Marie Siever and Pat McCrea of Tampa; six grandchildren, Glenn and Brian Jackson, Rebecca and Cayla McCrea, and Roxanne Hawley, all of Tampa, and Glenn W. Hawley, Cleveland, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Mariah, Dalto n, and Garrett, all of Tampa. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, moved here in 1970. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.
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EISELE, Kathleen Anne, 44, of Riverview, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2001, at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Eisele, children, Jason and Ashley Eiesle of Riverview; parents, Donald and Jean Jenkins of Inverness; brother, Michael Jenkins and wife Susan, of Palm Harbor; niece, Cherie Jenkins of Tampa; maternal grandmotherClara Bendix Winter Haven; a nd parents in law, Sam and RoseMarie Williams of Brandon; numerous brother and sister-in- laws, nieces and nephews. She was born September 11, 1956 in Michigan City, Indiana
and relocated to Tampa in 1967. A graduate of Leto High School and the University of South Florida, she was a School Psychologist for the Hillsborough County School System. She was a member of the Brandon Assembly of God. Kath leen was an outdoors person who especially enjoyed time spent with her family boating and diving in the Florida Keys. Memorial contributions may be made to Reef Relief Box 430, Key West, Florida, 33041. Family will receive friends. Monday, January 15, from 6:00 to 8:0O p.m. Services will be conducted Tuesday, January l6, at 10:00a.m. Reverend Bill Wynn officating.
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FAIN, William `Tommy` 50 of Thonotosassa died January 13, 2001. He was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his sons; Tommy, Jr. and Chris, mother and step-father Betty and Billy Buckner; sisters; Joyce Hardin and Judy Fain. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.at the funeral home. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in Providence cemetery.
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FREISCHLAG, Marsha, 43 of Tarpon Springs, passed January 13, 2001. Funeral services January 16, 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rt. 54, New Port Richey. Visitation January 15, 2001 from 3-5:00 p.m. and 7-9:00 p.m.
GARCIA, Domingo `Mike` Alonso, 91 of Riverview passed away January 13, 2001. He is survived by his wife Filippa `Fifi` Garcia,; daughter Eleanor G. Cacciatore, of Riverview,; brother Daniel A. Garcia of Tampa,; and sister, Violet Tamargo of Tampa, two granddaughters, Cathy D'Amico and Susan Miller, both of Riverview. He retired from G. Ferlita and Sons Schlitz Distributors after many years. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, January 15, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends one hour prior.
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HOLTON, Arnold Jr., 69, of Tampa, went to be with our Lord on January 14, 2001. He was the beloved husband of Christel and father to Renee Williams and husband Ray, Glen Holton and wife Dory, Tammy Lancaster and husband Steve, Debbie Varon and husband J.D. His beloved grandchildren: Amy, Cindy, Susan, Christel, Lisa, Stephanie, Matthew, David, and Jimmy. A brother, Walter and sister-in-law Myrt el, of N.C., sister, Mary and brother-in-law Dan, of Bradenton, and sister, Anita of Tampa; and several nieces and nephews. Arnold was retired and a Veteran of the United States Air Force as a Staff Sargeant. He is greatly loved and will be very missed by all that knew and loved him. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
HURT, Nina Lee, 66, of Zephyrhills passed away January 13, 2001 at her home. She is survived by her husband, James Hurt, daughter, Pamela Sue Sermersheim of Princeton, Indiana
, son, Jimmy Don Hurt of Walton, Indiana
, three grandchildren; sisters, Mary Hembree of Princeton, Indiana
and Edna Utterback of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Mrs. Hurt wintered in Zephyrhills from 95-97 and in 1997 Zephyrhills be came her home. She was a receptionist in a doctors office and a Protestant. The family will receive friends on Monday (TODAY) from 5-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with final services in Indiana
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JONES, Lucille G., 86 of Brandon died January 13, 2001. Sur- vivors include her sister Lula Mae Dipolito of Brandon. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and of the Baptist faith.
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LASTINGER, Edna M. `Gonga`, 83, of Valrico, died Saturday, January 14, 2001. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry T. and Patty Lastinger of Valrico, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lastinger was born in Durant, Fla. and had been a lifelong area resident. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Stowers Brandon Chapel with interment to follow at Bloomingdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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MILTON, Joseph Oliver, 77, lifelong resident of Tampa, died Saturday, January 13, 2001. Visitation will be today from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon with a memorial service beginning at 12:00 noon in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, Tampa Bay Chapter, 9365 U.S. Highway 19 N., Suite B, Pinellas Park, FL. 33782.
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OCHOA, Perfecta Colmenares, 88, passed away January 13, 2001 . Survivors include her beloved husband, Clemente Ochoa; nephews, Dr. Nicholas F. Colmenares, Tampa, Thomas J. Colmenares, Mooresville, Ind.; niece, Shirley J. Colmenares, Tampa.; great nephews, Dr. Nicholas F. Colmenares, Jr., Tampa, Nicholas R. Colmenares, Moorsaville, Ind.; great niece, Katharine P. Colmenares, Santa Barbara, Calif .; and cousin, Katie Rodriguez, Tampa. Mrs. Ochoa was a retired teacher of Elementary Education and languages and taught in Miami, Tampa, and Lyon and Fontainbleu, France. She was a gifted linguist who was fluent in six languages. She graduated from Florida State College for Women in 1934. She was a member of Las Damas del Centro Espanol, Lucerna, Pan American University Women, Pilot Club of Ybor City and The Spanish Little Theatre Guild. A Funeral Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul Tuesday Morning at 11 o'clock at 0.L.P.H. Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Felix Sanchez, officiating. Interment will follow in Centro Espanol Memorial Park. Pallbearers include: Dr. Nick Colmenares, Thom Colmenares, Dr. Nick Colmenares, Jr., Manolo Seage, Manolo Seage, Jr. and Dr. Angel Docob o. Honorary Pallbearers include: Howard Adams, Jr., Alberta Docobo, Jose Docobo and Ramon Docobo. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the Catholic Wake Rite to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the chapel of
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RICHTER, Raymond Elton, 62, of Plant City passed away January 13, 2001 in Plant City. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; three sons, Richard Daly, Seffner, Raymond Jay Richter, Plant City, Randall L. Richter, Iverness; daughter, Dea Marie Lindsey, Lutz; brother, Troy Richter, Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Shirley Marvin, Dover and Carol Brock, Plant City; ten grandchildren; four great-grandc hildren. He was a native of Chipley and a resident of Plant City since 1952. He owned and operated Harrel Fish Market and Richter and Son Seafood Restaurant for many years. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in Dover Cemetery
with Rev. Joe Bowles officiating. The family will recieve friends at Haught Funeral Home 717-9300. ` THE LOCALLY OWNED FUNERAL HOME`
STEVENSON, Catherine M., 90, of Sun City Center, died Friday. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. and came here 30 years ago. Widow of Clyde G. Stevenson, she was a retired hairdresser and a Christian Scientist. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Chapel of Lewers Funeral Home, with entombment in Skyway Memorial Gardens.
STUBBS, Mildred Lane, Tampa native, resident of Dade City, died January 11, 2001. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank L. and Ida F. Lane; brothers, Kenneth E. Lane and Frank L. Lane, Jr. Survived by husband, Wm. O. Stubbs, Jr, daughter, Martha Stubbs Matthews Vasquez and son-in-law, Dr. Ernesto Vasquez of Westervilie, Ohio, granddaughters, Dina L. Matthews, of Westervilie, Ohio and Carsley L. Matthews, of Washington , D.C., sister, Laura Lee Sidwell, of Smyrna, Ga., brother, Ryan F. Lane, of Palm Harbor, Fla. and 16 nieces and nephews. Served in Women's Army Corp during World War II. Member Palma Ceia Women's Golf Association, Junior League of Tampa and former member of Central Florida Bass'n Gals. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Myrtle Hill Memor ial Park. Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Mildred's life at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Children's Home of Tampa, or to a church or charity of your choice. OAKLEY Funeral Home in Dade City
TURPIN, Jr., Walter Hodgkins, 45, son of the late Sara and Walter H. Turpin of Tampa, died in Knoxville, Tenn. A private graveside service was held on Sunday, January 14, 2001. Walter is survived by his sister Mrs. Robert O. Persons of Forsyth, Ga. and his brother Fred J. Turpin of Tampa. Mark III Funeral Home 831-9444.
MORIN, Alphonse F., 91, died Saturday, January 13, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one son, Rodney Morin; two daughters, Shirley Norton and Janet Donnelly; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
STUBBS, Mildred Lane, Tampa native, resident of Dade City, died January 11, 2001. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank L. and Ida F. Lane; brothers, Kenneth E. Lane and Frank L. Lane, Jr. Survived by husband, Wm. O. Stubbs, Jr, daughter, Martha Stubbs Matthews Vasquez and son-in-law, Dr. Ernesto Vasquez of Westervilie, Ohio, granddaughters, Dina L. Matthews, of Westervilie, Ohio and Carsley L. Matthews, of Washington , D.C., sister, Laura Lee Sidwell, of Smyrna, Ga., brother, Ryan F. Lane, of Palm Harbor, Fla. and 16 nieces and nephews. Served in Women's Army Corp during World War II. Member Palma Ceia Women's Golf Association, Junior League of Tampa and former member of Central Florida Bass'n Gals. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Myrtle Hill Memor ial Park. Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Mildred's life at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club following the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Children's Home of Tampa, or to a church or charity of your choice. OAKLEY Funeral Home in Dade City
BOEHNING, Dorothy A., 88, of Wesley Chapel, passed away Wednesday at University Community Hospital in Tampa. Survivors are son, Richard of Wesley Chapel; brother, Charles Ahrend of Singers Glen, Va. and three grandchildren. She was a resident of this area for the past 12 years coming from Miami. Services pending in Miami at a later time.
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DREW, Norman E., 77, of Zephyrhills passed away Thursday at East Pasco Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, two daughters and two sisters, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Marine Corp. and member of East Eddington Community Church in Maine.
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ECKERT, Patricia A., 76, of Zephyrhills passed away January 9, 2001. She is survived by two sons, Dennis Eckert of Farmington, Michigan and Timothy Eckert of Dryersberg, Tennessee; two daughters, Connie Evans of Westland, Michigan and Judy Engler of Dowagiac, Michigan; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Stafford of South Bend, Indiana
, and close friends Phyllis and Bob Zink of Zephyrhills, Florida. Patricia was born in Dowagiac, Michigan and came to the Zephyrhills area from Dowagiac, Michigan, and was a catholic. Whitfield Funeral Home
FOUNTAIN, Warren L., 74, of Dade City, Fla. died Wednesday, January 10, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. He is survived by his brother and sister-in- law: Guy and Martha Fountain, Zephyrhills, Fla.; and numerous cousins. He was a Dispatcher for the Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op. He was a Catholic and a member of the Order of Indian Wars. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Janu ary 16, 2001 at St. Rita Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery
in Bushnell, Fla. Friends may call Monday from 4-6:00 p.m. at the Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Home where a Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m.
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MILLER, Charles C., Sr., 93, of Dade City, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at North Bay Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Charles C. Miller, Jr., of Dade City and Richard A. Miller of Riverside, Calif.; and twelve grandchildren. A native of Chicago, Ill., he was a retired superintendent of the Hawthorne Racetrack in Illinois and moved to this area in 1993. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was Methodist.
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MORTON, Vera Nix, 84, passed away January 11, 2001, in Zephyrhills, under the gentle care of the staff of Zephyr Haven Nursing Home. She is survived by three sons, Joe Morton, of St. Louis, Mo., James O. Morton of Zephyrhills and Jerry (Eleanor) Morton of Dade City; a daughter, Harriett M. (Larry) Weicht of Zephyrhills; daughter-in-law, Doris Morton of Lake City, Fla.; a sister, Annie Lee Madd ox of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Morton and a son, Kenneth A. Morton. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richland Baptist Church (W. Stewart Road) with Rev. Claude English, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 .p.m on Saturday at the funeral ho me. Vera was one of the original founders of the Girl Scouts in Zephyrhills, and the owner of Morton Florist Shop in Zephyrhills. Vera and her husband Harry helped transfer the Hercules Powder Company property to the Pasco County School Board. This property is now the site of Woodland Elementary School, Zephyrhills High School and the Hercules Aquatic Center. She came to this area in 1945 from Nashville, Ga. and was a member of Richland Baptist Church. Vera had always been active in community youth activities and crafts. She was lovingly known as `Grandma Morton` or `Granny` to many.
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SCHWALBACH, Doris M., 60, of Dade City died January 11, 2001 at East Pasco Medical Center. Survived by husband, John; four sons, Tim, Mark, Thomas Daley and Randy Schwalbach; two brothers, Charles and Edwin; two sisters, Mary Kramer and Thelma; two grandchildren. Oakley Funeral Home, Dade City.
BOLDUC, Orize C. (Irene) , 76, of Zephyrhills, Fla. died Friday, January 12, 2001 at East Pasco Medical Center. Mrs. Bolduc is survived by her sister, Pricilla Pelletier of Auburn, Maine and her brother, Percy Chasse of Middlesex, New Jersey. Born in St. Agatha, Maine she moved to this area 11 years ago from Fords, New Jersey. She was a retired Factory Worker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills. Orize was the wife of the late Bert Bolduc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills with Father John Hays as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery
in Dade City, Fla. The family will receive friends on Monday afternoon, January 15, 2001 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City, Fla. Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City, FL is in charge of the arrangements.
CAROTHERS, Rita Elizabeth Reed, of Zephyrhills, Florida dies at the age of 84 on Friday, January 2, 2001. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Monday at 1:00 p.m. with internment at Chapel Hill Garden. Born and raised in Walpole, Mass., Rita graduated from Walpole High School in 1934. She continued her education at the Temple School of Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she studied clothing design. She was forced to drop out of school when her mother died to take care of her younger brother, George. In 1937, Rita began a career at Kendall Mills, Walpole, Mass. as personnel administrator and worked there until she fell in love and married Joseph H. Carothers of Walpole, Mass. Joe and Rita moved to Lubbock, Texas in 1980 and then to Zephyrhills, Florida wher e they retired. Rita enjoyed laughing, Swimming, reading and spending time with friends. Rita was predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Joe; her sister, Margaret `Peg` Verderber and her brothers George and Aden, all of Walpole, Mass. Rita is survived by many wonderful neighbors, friends nieces and nephews, including Frances Bernick of Zephyrhills, Florida; Ellen Eggeman of Portsmouth, R.I.; and George S. Reed of Juno Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando/Pasco Hospice, 7066 Fort King Road, Zephyrhills, Florida, 33541.
FERNANDEZ, Jose L. passed away in Zephyrhills, January 9, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Alicia; son, Joe; two daughters, Alicia and Lourdes; six grandchildren.
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MORTON, Vera Nix, 84, passed away January 11, 2001, in Zephyrhills, under the gentle care of the staff of Zephyr Haven Nursing Home. She is survived by three sons, Joe Morton, of St. Louis, Mo., James O. Morton of Zephyrhills and Jerry (Eleanor) Morton of Dade City; a daughter, Harriett M. (Larry) Weicht of Zephyrhills; daughter-in-law, Doris Morton of Lake City, Fla.; a sister, Annie Lee Madd ox of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Morton and a son, Kenneth A. Morton. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Richland Baptist Church (W. Stewart Road) with Rev. Claude English, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 .p.m on Saturday at the funeral ho me. Vera was one of the original founders of the Girl Scouts in Zephyrhills, and the owner of Morton Florist Shop in Zephyrhills. Vera and her husband Harry helped transfer the Hercules Powder Company property to the Pasco County School Board. This property is now the site of Woodland Elementary School, Zephyrhills High School and the Hercules Aquatic Center. She came to this area in 1945 from Nashville, Ga. and was a member of Richland Baptist Church. Vera had always been active in community youth activities and crafts. She was lovingly known as `Grandma Morton` or `Granny` to many.
BROWN, Rosaline, M., 87, of Tampa died Saturday, January 13, 2001 at Vencor Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Boyd Edward Brown, daughters; Frances Andrade of Tampa, Ruby M. Haney of Hudson, Fla., ten grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at Mark III Funeral Home South Tampa Chapel, Monday January 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Williston, Fla. Mark III Funeral Home, 831-9444.
CONWAY, Grace Lee, age 86, of Dade City, formerly of Tampa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2001. Surviving are her son: H.Gene (Gretchen) Tampa, Fla.; daughter: Linda (Dennis) Maraman, Land 0' Lakes, Fla.; brother: Stephen G. (Clara) Moore, Tampa, Fla.; two sisters: Ruth Wetherbee, North Carolina; Pauline (Pete) Wilkes, Clearwater, Fla.; and two grandsons: Terry Maraman, Benjamin Hart; three nephews; and two nieces. She was born in Palm Harbor, Florida and came to Lake Panasoffkee in 1984 from Wildwood, Florida. Mrs. Conway was a retired secretary, life time member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Trinity Chapter #240, Tampa, and Methodist by Faith.
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