PARKER, William F. `Bill`, 82, of Zephyrhills, died Friday, March 21, 2003. He was born May 26, 1920 in Allen, Michigan to Edward and Sarah (Bronstetter) Parker and was an Army veteran of World War II. He lived in Largo, Florida, then moved to Ohio to work as a truck driver. He was the recipient of the Million Mile, Safe Driver award and retired in 1980 from Preston Motor Freight in Akron, Ohio before coming to Zephyrhills. Memberships included the Victorious Life Assembly of God in Wesley Chapel. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stella Parker; a son, William F. Parker, Jr.; and granddaughter, Rebecca Louise Parker. Survivors include his wife, of 63 years, Beverly J. Parker of Zephyrhills; three sons, Thomas M. (Dixie) Parker of Rittman, Ohio, David B. (Beverly) Parker of Mogadore, Ohio, and Mark S. (Dolly) Parker of Clinton, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Lois Harrison of Atlanta, Georgia; two brothers, Eldon E. Parker of Fanning Springs, Fla. and James D. Parker, Sr. of Cedar Park, Texas ; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5-7 p.m. The Funeral will be Tuesday March 25, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Victorous Life Assembly of God in Wesley Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery
in St. Petersburg, Fla.
POCK, Althea Leonora Tobey, 94, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2003 at the Homestead. She was born in Canton, New York on August 17, 1908. Althea was the daughter of Leslie and Iva C. Morse Tobey. She married Alfred Pock in 1929. Alfred predeceased her after 56 years of marriage. Althea and husband, Alfred lived and worked in Corning, NY, for many years. Althea worked at the Corning Glass Works as a nurse's aide and then maintained a home on High Street in Corning. Prior to Alfred's retirement from the Corning Glass Works, they purchased the Stiles Motel in Coopers Plains. After several successful years at Stiles Motel, they retired and relocated to Waverly, N.Y.; where they later moved to Zephyrhills, Florida. After her husband's death in 1985, Althea moved to Lakeland and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Zephyrhills. Althea later returned to New York in the fall of 1992, to be closer to her family. She resided at ClintonCrest Manor from 1992 until the summer of 2002. She moved to the Homestead in the summer of 2002. She is survived by her brother, Donald R. Tobey of Reston, Va.; sister, Marian Waugh of Penn Yan, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Guilford, Franklin, Lyall Tobey; sister, Elizabeth Hill and Carol Louise Tobey. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Gardens in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Oakley Funeral Homes
STONE, Carlton F., 73, of Zephyrhills passed away March 20, in Dade City. He is survived by his wife, Betty of Zephyrhills; two daughters, Doris (Mike Feduccia) Wagner of Zephyrhills and Deborah (Kenneth) Malone of Jasper, Fla.; a son, Edwin (Priscilla) Stone of Riverview; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Hardy of Orlando; and a sister Loutrell O'Steen of Tampa. A Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Garden of Memories Cemetery
in Tampa. Born December 3, 1929 in Cordele, Ga., to Henry and Hattie (Fountain) Stone, he came to Zephyrhills three years ago from Tampa. He was a Utility Pipe Foreman in Construction and a member of the Central Christain Church in Tampa.
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WIGGINS, Marguerite McKendree, 92, died of heart failure Friday, March 21, 2003 at home in Azalea Park of Lakeland. Born in Georgia on June 9, 1910, she lived in Tampa and Brandon, Fla., before moving to Lakeland two years ago. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Brandon where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a 50 year member of the Areme Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star. She was an auditor for the Hillsborough County School System. Mrs. Wiggins was preceded in death by husband, Lee Wiggins in 1987; husband, W.B. McKendree Sr. in 1971; and son, W.B. McKendree, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Patricia Stokes of Lakeland; sons, Carroll B. DeLoach of Winter Haven and Ralph H. McKendree of Richland, Ga.; and stepdaughter, Monnette Stewart of Trenton, Fla.; sister, Rosalie Kirkland, Ocala, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday at Stowers Funeral Home in Brandon at 10:00 a.m., with visitation for one hour preceding services. Burial will be at Garden of Memories in Tampa. A memorial service will be held at Azalea Park on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Armeson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.
Stowers - Brandon
ANDREWS, Carla, 50, of Land O' Lakes, Fla., passed away March 23, 2003 at East Pasco Care Center. Born in Tampa, she moved to Land O' Lakes in 1985 and was a Medical Malpractice investigator. Mrs. Andrews was Jewish. She is survived by husband, Harold Andrews of Land O' Lakes; son, Jeffrey Ryan Andrews of Bushnell, Fla.; daughter, Tiffany Marie and husband, James Blackman of Spring Hill, Fla.; stepdaughter, Leah Anne Andrews of Jacksonville, Fla.; father, Howard and wife, Jean Fulwood of Gibsonton, Fla.; brother, Mark Fulwood of Tampa, Fla.; stepbrother, Ted Amlong of Brandon, Fla.; sisters, Lisa and husband, Paul Mark of Miami, Fla., Cynthia Fulwood of Ruskin; stepsister, Karen Sandler of Miami; and one grandson, Dakota Ryan Andrews. Family will receive friends at Loyless Funeral Home on Thursday, March 27, 2003 between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. with service at 2:00. Interment will follow at County Line Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Hospice Care Center, 37300 Royal Oak Lane, Dade City, Florida 33525.
Loyless Funeral Home
BALES, John `Jack`, 75, of Lake Wales, Florida, passed away March 21, 2003. Jack was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia but lived in the Tampa area for many years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Goldie; sons, John A. of Tampa, Greg and wife, Teresa, of Zephyrhills; daughter, Karen Baldwin and husband, Larry, of Lake Wales; two sisters, Pearl Bazinet of Jupiter, Tootsie Zarnowski of Del Ray Beach; seven grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. Family was the most important thing in his life and he provided his family with unconditional love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Chapel on Wednesday, March 26, 2003. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday one hour prior to service.
BARNUM, Minnie Lee, 83, of Tampa passed Mar. 17, 2003. She is survived by son, Usher. Viewing is Tuesday 5-8 p.m. with wake 7-8 p.m. and service Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John P.M.B.
Wilson F.H.
CUMMINGS, Keith W., 79, died on Jan. 24, 2003 after a long illness. He was born in Gouvernor, New York, and he grew up in Carthage, New York. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in Dec. 1941, and was trained as a Tail-Gunner on a B-17. He attained the rank of Staff Sgt., and completed three bombing missions over enemy territory on D-Day. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He married Kathryn Barton of Tampa on Feb. 9, 1944. They were married 58 years. He was a supervisor for Hartline Transportation and retired in 1990. He is survived by his widow and various nieces and nephews. A private funeral service was held. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on March 29, at St. Lawrence Church. Please omit flowers and send all donations to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.
HALE, Charles A.,69, of Land O' Lakes, FL died March 21, 2003 at his residence. Born in Sparta, TN, he moved to Land O' Lakes from Clearwater, FL in 1986. He was a retired Army Lt. Colonel. Mr. Hale is survived by wife Dolores of Land O' Lakes; Sons Steven Hale of Atlanta, GA, Michael and wife Beth Hale of Dyersburg, TN, Robert Beaty of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter Patricia and husband James Hodge of Jacksonville, FL, Leah Lamblaz of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer Hale of Martin, TN; mother Mildred Hale of Lenore City, TN; half brother Bill Hale of Cocoa Beach, FL; sister Janette Hale of Knoxville, TN; half sisters Karen Poe of Tucker GA, Ruth Greer of Madison, IN and Susan and husband Van Doolittle of Vestal NY; and six grandchildren.
Loyless Funeral Home
IANUZI, Paul Francis, 68, of Tampa, passed away March 22, 2003. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was in the Army, stationed in Alaska. He also owned a bulldozing business, before moving to Tampa, where he has lived for the last 41 years. Mr. Ianuzi is preceded in death by his father, Francis Ianuzi. Survivors include four children, Kathleen Ianuzi Kafka, Susan Ianuzi Pryles, Paul Ianuzi Jr. and David Ianuzi; his mother, Olga Ianuzi Bresovski; his sister, Judy Ianuzi Garn; nieces and nephew, Jeffery Thayer and Lynn Thayer Mullett; former wife, Elefteria Ianuzi; eight grandchildren, Keirsten Kafka, Preston Kafka, Pierce Kafka, Paul Kafka, Dean Pryles, Christina Pryles, Nicholas Pryles and Alyssa Ianuzi. Funeral services will be held Monday 12 noon at the funeral home Boza & Roel 4730 N. Armenia Ave. Burial will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday one hour prior to the service.
MISTRETTA, Virginia D., age 96, of Tampa, passed away quietly in her home, March 22, 2003 with her family by her side. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mrs. Mistretta was born October 15, 1906 as a first generation American of Sicilian ancestry. She was a fluent speaker of English, Spanish and Sicilian/Italian. Mrs. Mistretta worked in the cigar industry, later worked along side her husband in the Tile and Terrazzo Business. She will not be known for her successes in industry of politics, but rather by her `love through the kitchen`; support of her husband's and family's business endeavors, maintaining a strong and loving household. She was an outstanding cook whose recipes featured Italian, Spanish and Southern cuisine's, Her grandsons have always been the love of her life and she so loved her four great-grandchildren, who lovingly called her `nanna`. She was a lifelong member of the Sons of Italy and Columbus Celebration of Tampa. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Joseph C. Mistretta. Mrs. Mistretta is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Violet M. Teston and Gene K. Teston, Sr.; grandsons, Gene K. Teston, Jr., and Joe M. Teston; great-grandch ildren, Annabeth, Catalina, Joseph W. and Madison Teston; granddaughters-in-law, Roseann and Beth Ann Teston; and nieces, Rose Ann Fernandez and Francine N. Brown. A special thanks to Sam and Millie Pietrini for their love and attention. A Funeral Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with Monsignor Laurence E. Higgins, P.A., P astor, officiating. Entombment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers include: Roy Teston, Gene K.Teston, Sr, Gene K. Teston, Jr, Joe M. Teston, Camillo Castellana and Felix Calderone. Honorary Pallbearers include: Ronnie Mongiovi, Jerry Sainz, Guy St. Paul, Sam Pietrini, Mike Vega and Dr. Jaime Casellas. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to a charity of your cho ice in memory of Mrs. Mistretta. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. with a Catholic Wake Service to begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by the La Nuova Sicilia Unita Lodge #1251 Ritual at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
MOLICA, Ann Z., 85, of Sun City Center, Fla., died Sunday, March 23, 2003. She retired as Vice President from the Yardley Cosmetic Corporation. Survivors include her nephew, George; and loving family. Mass of the Resurrection 11a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, Fla. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m., Monday at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Fla. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly, New Jersey. Arrangements Sun City Center Funeral Home, (813) 634-9900.
NEWMAN, Victor P., 85, of Tampa died March 18, 2003. Survivors are his wife, Viola R. Newman; daughter, Beverly Cheek of Tenn. He was a US Marine and a teacher at Tampa Bay Tech., and Hillsborough High School. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor
PRESSLY, Matilda Atkinson, 77, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Ky. She was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Fla., and had most recently lived with her daughter and family in Louisa, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Mattie Williams and Thomas Atkinson. Mrs. Pressly was born October 14, 1925 in Haines City, Fla. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Palmer William Pressly; and a son, Bill Pressly. She was a housewife and member of Thonotosassa United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Hatten and Nancy Kennedy; two sisters, Stuart Wier and Jeanett Jordan; a brother, Thomas Atkinson; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
C.E. Prevatt Funeral Home 988-7371.
RANFONE, Frank, 47, Spring Hill died March 21, 2003. Survived by wife, Cindy; sons, Kenny and Frankie; brother, sisters, mother, and four grandchildren.
Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes
SAUL, Joan Perlman, age 74, of Tampa passed away Saturday, March 22, 2003. Mrs. Saul was a lifelong resident of Davis Islands where she was among the founders of the Davis Islands Civic Association, She volunteered as a Docent at the Tampa Museum of Art, was a civic activist, active with the Women's Division of the Tampa Jewish Federation and a member of Temple Schaarai Zedek. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, M. William (Bill) Saul. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Saul- Sena and husband, Mark of Tampa and Julie Saul of New York, NY.; and granddaughters, Aliza and Gabrielle. Funeral services will be held today, (Monday) 11:00 a.m., at Temple Schaarai Zedek, 3303 W. Swann Avenue, Tampa. Rabbi Richard Birnholz will officiate. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Tampa Museum of Art, to local Jewish organizations or Lifepath Hospice.
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STONE, Carlton F., 73, of Zephyrhills passed away March 20, in Dade City. He is survived by his wife, Betty of Zephyrhills; two daughters, Doris (Mike Feduccia) Wagner of Zephyrhills and Deborah (Kenneth) Malone of Jasper, Fla.; a son, Edwin (Priscilla) Stone of Riverview; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Hardy of Orlando; and a sister Loutrell O'Steen of Tampa. A Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Garden of Memories Cemetery
in Tampa. Born December 3, 1929 in Cordele, Ga., to Henry and Hattie (Fountain) Stone, he came to Zephyrhills three years ago from Tampa. He was a Utility Pipe Foreman in Construction and a member of the Central Christain Church in Tampa.
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Torres, Maria, 69, Spring Hill died March 21, 2003. Survived by daughter, Linda; son, Hector; three siblings, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Brewer & Sons Funeral Home.
TORRES, Susana, age 28, of Tampa passed away March 22, 2003. She is survived by daughter, Jayleen Velez; parents, Ramon and Esperanza Torres; and many loving family members. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
UHL, Mavis W., passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Major Martin Uhl. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra P. Mirabella; grandchildren, Jennifer, and Mark Mirabella; great-grandchild, Ty Mirabella; sisters, Viola Ashley, Pearl Tire, and Eloise Barber; brother, Russell Waldorf; and long time friend, Grace Baafi. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2003 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. The family will receive friend Monday morning from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.
ALLEN, Antoinette R., 97, of Clearwater, Florida, died Sunday March 23, 2003. Survived by son-in-law, Andrew Zurba; and nieces and nephews.
Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar, 855-2439
BELLO, Grace D., 76, of Brandon passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2003. Grace moved to the area four years ago from Key West, Fla. and was a member of Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Key West, Fla. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Past Senior Region of the Moose. She is survive by son, Dennis Bello of Brandon; daughters, Tilly Lariz of Key West, and Martha Davidson of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; brothers, Eddie Pita of Valrico, Fla. and Jerry Pita of Key West; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2003 at 3 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Life Path Hospice, 3010 West Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609.
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BROWN, Cheryl Boatright, 42, of Tampa passed away Friday, March 21, 2003. She is survived by five sons, Mike Giddens, Little Charlie Goddard, Joey Benson, Cody Swanson and Troy Brown; mother, Cindy Holt; brother, Bobby Boatright; two sisters, Beverly Laundy and Lisa Hartwig; granddaughter, Kayla Gray; paternal grandmother, Juanita Boatright. Funeral services will be conducted at Stowers Brandon Chapel 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2003. The family will receive friends Tuesday, (today) March 25, 2003 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
STOWERS-BRANDON
COMELLAS, Constantino G., age 81, of Tampa, passed away March 24, 2003. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mr. Comellas was a US Army veteran of World War II, an Elder and member of St. John Presbyterian Church and retired from Sears after more than 20 years service. He is survived by his loving wife, Hilda Comellas; son, Jerry Comellas and fiancee Maryann; daughters, Irene Gonzalez and husband Joe, Cynthia Garcia and Patty Caruso and husband Vic; brothers, Jerry, Roland, Daniel, Robert and Tony Comellas; sister, Gloria Perez; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at St. John Presbyterian Church, 4120 N. MacDill Ave., with Dr. Earl J. Smith, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Pallbearers include Joe Gonzalez, Vic Caruso, Jerry, Jerry, Roland, Daniel, Robert and Tony Comellas. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service to begin at 8 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
CRAMER, Hilda C., of Valrico, passed away March 21, 2003. She was preceded in death by her son, Phillip Houtz; and sister, Joyce Losinski; and is survived by her husband, Robert Cramer; son, Lyn Houtz; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and brother, Dayne Himebaugh. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the Garden of Memories Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele Street, Tampa, FL 33609, in her memory.
HIGBEE, Betty, 84, Madiera Beach died Friday, March 21, 2003. Survived by son, David; daughter, Susan; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Moss-Feaster F.H., Largo
