GARRETT, Wortley Eugene, 88, of Zephyrhills, died Friday July 20, 2001 at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Dade City. He is survived by two sons, Wortley Roy (Patricia and children, Loretta and Wortley Charles); and Walter Lee (Linda and children, Michael and Christopher), both of Crown Point, Indiana
; granddaughter, Ember Garrett of Munster, Indiana
; three step-daughters, Nancy Maskew of Clawson, Mich.; Claudette (Harold) Goodman of East Pointe, Mich.; and Anita Nelson of Detroit, Mich.; step-granddaughter, Nancy Forster of Clawson, Mich.; step-great-granddaughter, Alexis Forster of Clawson, Mich; and four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Gaister (nee Prohl) of Hobart, Indiana
; LaVerne Garrett of Fort Myers, Fla., Barbara Garrett of Converse, Indiana
and Roseanne Garrett of Peru, Indiana
. He was p receded in death by his first wife of 40 years: Loretta Ann Garrett; second wife of 16 years, Naomi Garrett; three younger brothers, Walter, Robert and David; and his parents, Wortley Robert and Imogene Garrett who resided in Zephyrhills; and a step-daughter, Kay Abruse. He was born in Dalbart, Tenn. in 1912 and had lived in Zephyrhills for the last 19 years. He attended Emerson High School in Gar y, Ind. During his senior year in 1929, he joined the U.S. Navy and served for eight years as an Aviation Electronics Technician on the first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley, and for 34 years in the Naval Reserves, stationed at Gienview Naval Air station in Illinois. He was a veteran of the 1930 Nicaraguan campaign, World War II, the Berlin Airlift, the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam. He was emplo yed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration (FAA) in 1946 and worked for 33 years as the electronics technician in charge of all ground-air communications at Chicago's Midway, O'Hare, Mieg's and DuPage County Airports. Wortley married Loretta Prohl on April 30, 1939, and resided in Gary, Tenn., then moved to Dyer, Tenn. in 1952. He retired to Zephyrhills in 1982 and married Naomi Wininger in 1984. He was an active member of the Victory Baptist Church and the Gideons. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Victory Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakside Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Richey Chapel. Memorial donations are requested to be made to the Hernando-Pasco Hospice. RICHEY CHAPEL COLEMAN & FERGUSON CO. Zephyrhills
PATTON, Harriet L., 93, of Brooksville, Fla., died Saturday, July 21, 2001 at Heartland of Brooksville. She is survived by daughter, Barbara Garfolo; and sister, Mary English. Arrangements by Oakley Funeral Home.
RAFF, Rev. Jonathan F., 50, formerly of New Port Richey, died unexpectedly in Bradenton, Florida, Saturday, July 14, 2001. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Mark A. and Jean Raff of Memphis, Tennessee; several aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio August 5, 1950 the son of S. Fredrick and Betty (Miller) Raff. Rev. Raff received his Bachelor's Degree from Kenyon College, his Master's Degree from Yale School of Divinity and continued his studies at Oxford England. Jon was affiliated with the Southeastern Archdiocese of the Episcopal Church and had served as Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in New Port Richey. He had served other positions in Cincinnati, Ohio, Tennessee and retired from Christ Church, Wayside, Maryland. Memorial services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Wayside, Maryland at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund. The family is being served by the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home, Springfield, Ohio.
STUCKWISH, Max E., 61, of Lutz, died July 20, 2001. Survived by his wife, Jan; daughter, Kelly; son, David; two granddaughters, and mother- and father-in-law.
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ADLER, Eugenie Felicia, 86, of Tampa, passed away July 21, 2001 after a brief illness. Mrs. Adler leaves a son, William Adler and wife, Alice of Tampa; daughter, Dr. Susan Pappas and husband, Thomas of Land O'Lakes; sister, Luci Karlones; and niece, Karen Karlonas of Naples, Fla.; grandchildren, Andrew Pappas, Alison Adler and Meredith Adler. Mrs. Adler was born in Vermont and prior to moving t o Tampa in 1979, had been a longtime resident of Mystic, Conn. In accordance to her wishes, she will be cremated and her ashes scattered at sea, there re-joining her husband of 59 years, Edward, who predeceased her. A gathering of family and friends to recall Mrs. Adler's life will take place Wednesday, July 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Gonzalez Funeral Home. Since her arrival in Tampa, Mrs. Adler had been an active member of the Life Enrichment Senior Center, 9704 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612 and the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to this worthwhile organization. GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
AYERS, Prudencia `Nena`, 91, of Tampa passed away Friday, July 20, 2001. Survivors include two nieces and four nephews. Mrs. Ayres was an active member of East Chelsea Baptist Church and Veteran organizations. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
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BOKAS, Winnie Belle, 90, of Tampa, died July 21, 2001 in Tampa. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Childs and husband Sam; sister, Frankie Sellas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Wednesday morning ten o'clock at St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
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CLIFFORD, Bill , 67, of Wesley Chapel, passed away on July 20, 2001. He was born in Manchester, Conn. and moved to the Bay Area 10 years ago He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He is survived by his wife, Winifred; mother Bertha Clifford; daughters, Linda Clifford, and Susan Andralouis and her husband, Paul; son William A. Clifford Sr. and wife Diane; brother, John DeNino; sister, Janice Caldwell;and grand-
children, Joe, David, Becky, and Matthew Andralouis and Jessica Clifford. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens. LOYLESS FUNERAL HOME
COOK, Billie Dean, 74, of Tampa, passed away July 21, 2001. Survivors include her beloved husband, James C. Cook; son, James G. Cook and wife, Kitty; daughter, Connie D. Hall; brothers, Doyle Martin and wife, Trudy; Carl and Jack Martin; sister, Dottie Sue Martin; step-mother, Jessie Lee McRae; grandchildren, Drew Cook and Scott Hall and wife, Tracy; great-grandchildren, Courtney Cormier and Ch andler Hall. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the chapel of Gonzalez Funeral Home, with graveside services to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice Teal and Burgundy Teams, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609 or American Cancer Society, 1001 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629 in her memory. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the chapel of
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COOK, Paul E., 36, of Tampa, died July 18, 2001. Survived by a loving family. He was an Army Veteran of Desert Storm.
Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater
DELLA-PIETRA, Anita, 77, of Tampa, passed away July 20, 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Lang of Long Island, New York and Clara Shoe of Zephyrhills; and two grandchildren, Jonathan and Jeanine Lang, both attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Florida in 1980. She was a homemaker and a Roman Catholic.
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EDWARDS, Joseph E., 82, of Largo, died July 21, 2001. Survived by his wife, Wanda; two sons, two daughters, one sister, and seven grandchildren.
Moss Feaster Funeral Home
GUTCHER, John, age 63, passed away July 19, 2001. John is survived by his wife, Clarissa `Ditto`; three sisters, Muriel Price, Geneva DeLaurier and Viola Berger all from Pembroke Ontario; six children, Kim Holmes and Mark Gutcher of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; Tammy and (Roger) Pierce of Middleburg, Fla.; Allan and (Carol) Gutcher of Tampa, Fla.; Michael and (Jennifer) Steele of Halstead, Kan.; a nd David Gutcher of Tampa; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Gutcher was born in Pembroke, Ontario and moved to Tampa in 1976. Mr. Gutcher was owner of Gutcher's Quickprint in south Tampa and a world-renowned artist. John's talent took him all over the United States and Canada to paint and teach, several of his pieces now hang in private collections. His unique design and decorativ e pieces have won national awards and have been published in Artists of Florida, Paintworks, Paintworks Special Christmas Issue, Paintworks Holiday Angels, Let's Paint, Painting Decorative Artists Workbook and The Decorative Painter. He has also appeared on PBS television and has eight videos with Perfect Pallette. Mr. Gutcher was a member of Tampa Realistic Artists, Florida Society of Decorative Artists, Society of Decorative Painters, Ambassador for Royal Brush and a lector at Christ the King Catholic Church His family will receive friends Sunday, July 22 from 3:00- 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 3:00 p.m., Marsicano Funeral Home, 4040 Henderson Blvd. Tampa. A funeral mass will be held Monday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. Christ the King Catholic Church with interment to follow. Flowers are accepted or you can make a charitable contribution to the Franciscan Center or the foundation being established by his family for the continuation of art for children.
HILDRETH, Oren Keith, 76, passed away July 20, 2001. He is predeceased by his parents, Benjamin Malcolm and Mary Ethel Grimmer Hildreth. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sara Hildreth; two sons, Michael Keith Hildreth and his wife, Rhonda of Plant City and Bruce Clark Hildreth of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Mona Sue Hildreth Carey and her husband, Jack of Plant City; two brot hers, Malcolm Forrest Hildreth of Plant City and Howard Mercer Hildreth of Longwood, Florida; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Mr. Hildreth graduated from Plant City High School-class of 1943 and was the owner and operator of O.K Amoco Service for 25 years before retiring. He was a life member of the East Hilisborough Historical Society, a member of the R.B. Plant Model Railroad Histo rical Society, and docent at the Plant City Depot Visitors Center.Mr. Hildreth served his country during World War II in the U.S. Coast Guard, seeing duty in the South Pacific, and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. Honorary pall bearers will be the Plant City High School class of 1943, Docents at the Plant City Depot Visitors Center and H.B. Plant model Railroad Historical Society. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 23, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Wells Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. at First United Methodist Church, 303 N. Evers Street, with Dr. Alan Beaver, and Dr. Duncan L. Gray officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Florida United Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 6299, Deltona, Florida 32725. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery
in Bushnell, Florida at 2:30 PM. Wells Memorial Funeral Home Terry I. Platts, Mgr-Lacey McClellan and Staff 1903 West Reynolds Street Plant City, Florida 33567 813-752-1111
HILLIER, Bert C., 96, of Tampa, passed away July 15, 2001 in Tampa. Long time resident of Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
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HIXENBAUGH, Charles Alan, 29, of Tampa, died July 14, 2001 at home. He is the beloved son of Josephine A. Vitale of Tampa, and the late Charles A. Hixenbaugh, Sr.; the dear nephew of Candice and Salvatore Michael Viatale of Seattle, Washington ; and Nancy and Micheal Murphy of Boston, Mass. He was a writer/artist. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 23, 2001 at Tabone Funeral Home, Solon, Ohio. Private memorial services will be held in Tampa. Entombment will be at Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Hts., Ohio.
KEILMAN, Ray P., 81, of New Port Richey, died July 21, 2001. He is survived by two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home
McCLANAHAN, Rebecca Miller, 86, went to be with her savior Friday, July 20, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Russell M. Miller, and her second husband, Arlie McClanahan of whom she was engaged to fifty years earlier; and three sons, Bob, Buddy, and Woody Miller. She left behind three daughters, and two sons, Patty Miller Hyde, Brona Miller Larder and husband, Bill; Larry and wife, Yvonne Miller; Bill and wife, Phyllis Miller; Evelyn Miller Prado and husband, Mike; daughter-in-law, Betty Miller; 23 grandchildren, Robert, Sheila, Teresa, Rusty, Bobby Miller , Tina Carpenter, Cindy and Becky Hyde, David Miller, Woody and Cly Miller, Bill, Vicky, Russell and Woody Larder, Lori, Frank and Amy Miller, Billy and Suzy Miller, Michael and Michele Prado, 30 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She and her family moved to Tampa in 1950 from Ohio. Born in Denniston, Kentucky to James Tilford and Fannie Back. She was the youngest of thirtee n children. She was co-owner of Russell's and Miller's Roofing Companies, along with other family members. She was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1991. She attended the Tampe Foursquare Gospel Church of God. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Glass Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. Interm ent will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Pallbearers, William Larder, Jr.; Michael Prado, Rusty Miller, Woody Miller II, Billy Miller II, and Franky Miller II. Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Larder, Elwood Larder, Robert Miller, Bobby Miller, Cly Miller, David Miller, and Ronnie Hampton.
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McEACHERN, Jr., Leigh O., 86, of Palm Harbor, died July 20, 2001. Survived by his wife, Ila; three sons, one daughter, one sister, 13 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Moss Feaster Funeral Home
MILLER, George E., 71, of Riverview, died July 21, 2001. Survived by three sons. He was an Army veteran.
Veterans Cremation & Burial Society, Clearwater
PITTS, Annie M., 78, of Lutz passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2001. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph B. Pitts and daughter, Karen S. Pitts. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra J. Pitts of Lutz and Judy A. Middleton and husband, Rick of Summerville, Ga.; granddaughter, Kimberley A. Harris of Riverview; great-grandchildren, Joseph S. Harris, Amanda S. Harris and Jessica M, Harris, all of Riverview; sisters, Carmel M. Cone of Valrico, Eloise Davis of Tampa, Bessie Lyle of Tampa, Audrey Mooney of Tampa and Sharon Newman of Thonotosassa. Born in Tampa, Mrs. Pitts was a lifelong resident of the Tampa area. She was of the Methodist faith. She worked for Havatampa Inc., Cigar Manufacturing for over 50 years and was a graduate of Hillsborough High School. The family will receive frien ds Sunday from 3-5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sue Haupert Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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POWE, Edward Eugene, 54, of Lakeland, died Friday, July 20, 2001. Survived by a loving family. Services are Tuesday, July 23, 11:00 a.m. at Whidden-Mclean Funeral Home.
RAST, Ruth Ellen, 96, of Winter Haven, died July 20, 2001. She is survived by three cousins and three caregivers. Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home
SELPH, Helen Virginia, 91, of Plant City, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2001. Mrs. Selph is survived by her son, Joseph Selph and his wife Barbara of Wilmington, North Carolina; her nephew: Charles Beaty of Plant City; three grandchildren: Bobby Selph and his wife Joyce, Lori Bright and her husband, Randy; David Selph; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jami Bright. Mrs. Selph was in the U S Army-WAC, had a BS in music education, a member of Jean Peters Circle, choir member, American Legion Auxiliary member, has a Victory Medal for World War II, and a good conduct medal. She was a Hillsborough County Teacher for 23 years and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Plant City. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 20, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and services will b e held an Saturday, July 21, 2001, at 11:00 A.M. at Wells Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Terry J. Platts Mgr.-Lacey McClellan and Staff 1903 W. Reynolds Street,Plant City, Florida 33567
STUCKWISH, Max E., 61, of Lutz, died July 20, 2001. Survived by his wife, Jan; daughter, Kelly; son, David; two granddaughters, and mother- and father-in-law.
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SUAREZ, Carmen B., 65, of Brandon, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2001. She is survived by her loving family. A native of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she had resided here since 1990. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the chapel of Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Rd. A Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon. Those who wish may make donations to the American Diabetes Foundation.
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WARNER, Marjorie H., age 82, died July 19, 2001 at the Brooksville Hospice Center. Surviving her are her husband, William G. Warner of Ridge Manor; one daughter, Linda Wheeler of Topsham, Maine; two sons, Willie A. Warner of Gorham, Maine, and David K. Warner of Ormond Beach, Fla.; 8 grandchildren; two great-grand-daughters. Born in Haverbill, Mass., she was a daughter of Arthur T. and Ethel I. Langley Colcord. She was educated in Massachusetts and New Hampshire schools and also attended a beauty cultureschool in Boston. Mrs. Warner was a homemaker who had also worked in food services for the lpswich, Mass. public schools, the Crane Estate, also in lpswich. She had also been an insurance clerk for UNUM in Portland, ME. She had live here the past seven years having formerly lived in Ipsw ich Scarborough, and Limerick, Me. She was a member of All Faiths United Church of Christ and its Ladies Guild, A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at All Faiths United Church of Christ, 34006 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor, FL. Rev. Charles J. Sheffield will officiate. Additional services and interment in Maine will be announced by the Dolby and Dorr Funeral Chapel, Gorham, Maine.
ANKER, Patricia, 79, of Tampa, died July 20, 2001. Survived by two sons, tow daughters, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
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ARVAY, John, born June 22, 1913 in Napkor, Hungary. Immigrated to Cleveland, OH circa 1914 and moved to Plant City, FL circa 1920. Served in the US Army from 1941 to 1945: Veteran of World War II battles in North Africa, in Italy including Salerno and Anzio, and in Western Europe including the Battle of the Bulge, and post war occupation of Germany. After the war, married Jennie Thomas, and rai sed three sons, Robert, John and William. He is also survived by a brother two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Having become widowed after 53 years of marriage, John married Genevieve Urban in March 2000. In his youth, John was a farmer's son who became fascinated with the then newfangled contraptions called radios, designing and building his own from scrap parts. John also built two o f his last three houses by his own hands, and was one of those men who never called a repairman for anything. Whether it was carpentry, electrical, masonry, automotive or plumbing, John could always get it working again. He was a good father, a devoted husband, and a loyal citizen. No one will replace him. A mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at the Catholic Church of the Incarnation. Friends may visit at the Mark III Funeral Home Town and Country Chapel on Sunday (today) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mark III Funeral Home 885-5088
AYERS, Prudencia `Nena`, 91, of Tampa passed away Friday, July 20, 2001. Survivors include two nieces and four nephews. Mrs. Ayres was an active member of East Chelsea Baptist Church and Veteran organizations. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
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BUCKNER, Omar, of Tampa, died July 15, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Gigi; two sons, Richard and Dennis; a daughter, Yvette; one brother, Albert; and three sisters. Funeral services are July 23, 2001, 2:00 p.m., at Florida National Cemetery, SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513, (352) 793-7740
CAMPBELL , Grover, 78, of Riverview, died July 19, 2001 in Tampa. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Geneva; two sons, David of Tampa and Larry of Riverview; one daughter, Debbie Franceschini of Brandon and her husband Chris; one brother, Ralph Campbell of Kannapollis, N.C.; three sisters, Rosa Mayberry of Rossville Ga., Lois Johns of Cleveland, Tenn. and Pauline Weathers of Charlston, Tenn .; six grandchildren, four great-grandchiIdren. He was Baptist and a life time member of the Disabled American Veterans. Visitation will be held on July 22, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with services on July 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Hilisboro Memorial Funeral Home.
DREIER, Sandra May Goldberg, age 71, of Tampa passed away on July 17, 2001. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Joy & Gerald Lolli, Alyce & David Kushner, and Bonnie & Richard Hoffman all of Tampa and Rhonda & Stephen Gordon of Northbrook, IL., son, Keith Dreier of Tampa, ten grandchildren, her sister, Joan Marcus of Forest Hills, NY., and brother and sister-in-law, Richard & Gail Goldberg of Tampa, FL.. She was born in Bronx, NY. in 1930 and moved to Chicago, IL. in 1954, then relocated to Park Forest in 1955. She was a former member of Temple Schaarai Zedek. She was a homemaker, volunteer worker and had numerous personal historical articles published in the Tampa Tribune. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Beth David Chapel, 3909 Henderson Boulevard, T ampa with Rabbi Frank Sundheim officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Tampa Jewish Family Services Food Bank, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Suite #114, Tampa, Fl. 33625.
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