MAVA I. PEROKOVICH, 78, of Safety Harbor died Thursday at The Arbors at Safety Harbor. A native of Staunton, Ill., she moved to this area in 1982 from Benton, Ky. She was a homemaker, a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 67 in Palm Harbor, Rebekah Lodge and White Shrine, both in Staunton and Presbyterian. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Brachna of Safety Harbor; a sister, Elnora Nessl of Staunton; and two grandsons. Lakeview Chapel Funeral Home, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater.
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MARIE A. RIDER, 100, of St. Petersburg died Friday at Bon-Secours Maria Manor. A native of Albany, N.Y., she moved to this area in 1962 from Miami. She was a telephone operator for New York Telephone and a member of Ladies Auxiliary Barracks 155 Veterans of Foreign Wars World War I and St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. She is survived by two nephews and three nieces. Brett Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
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ELIZABETH ROLLINS) of St. Petersburg died Tuesday at Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion. A native of Owensboro, Ky., she moved to this area in the late 1970s from Chicago. She retired from teaching at Robinson High School in Chicago after 30 years of service. She is survived by a daughter, Yvonne McElroy of St. Petersburg. Creal Funeral Home,. Martin Luther King Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
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WILLARD H. SCHWANDT, 76, of Hudson died Wednesday at home. A native of Hadley, Mich., he moved here 11 years ago from Troy, Mich. He was a sergeant in the Troy Police Department, an Air Force veteran of World War II, Presbyterian, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Troy and Hudson, and the Metro Police Association. He is survived by his wife, Florence; two sons, David R. of Fairfax Va. and Dennis M. of St. Petersburg; and six grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.
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EARL J. SHAFFER, 73, of Clearwater died Friday at Morton Plant Hospital. He moved to this area in 1982 from his native Homestead. He was a construction draftsman, an Air Force veteran of World War II, a member of Clearwater Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and Catholic. He is survived by two brothers, Thomas Ellsworth of Penn Hills Township, Pa., and Paul of Homestead; and two sisters, Mary Katherine Kohler of Bethel Park, Pa., and Jean DeCello of Homestead. Lakeview Chapel Funeral Home, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater.
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LESTER SUTO, 87, of Largo died Wednesday at Arbors of Tampa. A native of Hungary, he moved to this area in 1972 from New York City. He was a retired yardman for Ironworkers Union Local 455 in Long Island City, N.Y., and a member of Orange Lakes Village Interdenominational Church. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Formica of Tampa; and three grandchildren. Moss- Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
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MARIE WESTMORE, 64, of St. Petersburg died Wednesday at St. Anthony's Hospital. She moved to this area in 1950 from her native Floral City. She was a retired domestic worker. She is survived by two sisters, Thelma "Doe" Thomas and Patricia "Tody" Martin, both of St. Petersburg; and three nieces. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
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DALE C. CRESWELL, 55, of Lutz died Thursday in Tampa. A native of Fargo, N.C., he moved to the area in 1984 from Quantico, Va. He served in the Marine Corps and was Lutheran. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; a son, Justin Christopher of Lutz; a daughter, Debbie Sorie of Japan; and three brothers, Ross Lyle of Enderlin, N.C., Kenny of Valley City, N.D., and Rodney of Bismark, N.D. F.T. Blount Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel, Tampa.
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BALBINA "BOBBY" CUESTA, 89, of Tampa died Thursday. A lifelong resident of Tampa, she was a beautician and cigar bander. She is survived by two nephews, including Laureano Priede of Tampa; three nieces, including Hope Hurley of Tampa; and 11 great-nieces. Roel & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.
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DUANE FRANK EWELL, 65, of Plant City died Thursday at National Health Care. A native of Warsaw, N.Y., he moved to the area in 1956. He was a purchasing agent for Florida Power Corp. and a Marine Corps veteran. He is survived by a son, David Duane of Seminole; a daughter, Sharon Herbitter of Plant City; a brother, Ned of Largo; and one grandson. Haynes Funeral Home, Plant City.
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PASADENA HAYWARD, 89, of Plant City died Thursday at Manhattan Convalescent Center. A lifelong resident of Plant City, she was a homemaker and Baptist. She is survived by three sons, James B. of Brandon, J.D. of Anchorage, Alaska and Jerry of Tampa; two daughters, Joyce G. Harden of Okeechobee and Opal of Port Richey; a sister, Louise Lang of Bartow; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.
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ALAN WAYNE JOHNSON, 40, of Tampa died Wednesday at home. A lifelong resident of Tampa, he was a firefighter, emergency medical technician for county government and member of Hillsborough County Firefighters. He is survived by two brothers, David W. and John Wesley, both of Tampa; and a sister, Janet K. of Orlando. Mark III Family Funeral Home, Bay To Bay Chapel, Tampa.
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FRANK JONES, 71, of Ruskin died Friday at home. A native of Ferndale, Mich., he moved to the area in 1967 from Royal Oak, Mich. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, employee of Royal Oak Fire Department, a Navy veteran of World War II and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; a stepson, A. Russell Quilhot of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four stepdaughters, Roxanne Buzbee of Riverview, Betty Lewers and Janet Potter, both of Ruskin, and Roberta Hurdle of Fullerton, Calif.; a brother, John S. of Bisbee, Ariz.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
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FREDERICK KOCH JR., 70, of Riverview died Friday at Columbia Brandon Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a retired brick mason, member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and the Masons. He is survived by three sons, Frederick "Art", Eric D. and Victor A., all of Riverview; a daughter, Jeannette Gomez of Riverview; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hamilton Funeral Home, Riverview.
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JEAN P. LEAVENS, 67, of Tampa died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. A native of Worcester, Mass., she moved to Florida in 1968 from Abilene, Texas . She was a substitute teacher and Catholic. She is survived by her husband, James E.; three sons, Joseph E. of Tampa, William J. of Sewell, N.J., and John D. of Brandon; a sister, Sue Newsome of Tallahassee; and six grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.
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JUANA MARIA MALAGON, 80, of Tampa died Thursday at home. A native of Havana, she moved to this area in 1989 from Kearny, N.J. She was a homemaker and Christian. She is survived by a son, Jose of Tampa; two daughters, Marycela Espinosa and Marta Gonzalez, both of Tampa; four brothers, Luis Duenas, Juan Duenas, Marcelo Duenas and Miguel Duenas, all of Havana; and eight grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
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JOHN M. MATTOS, 93, of Land O' Lakes died Wednesday at home. A native of Bunatiro, Portugal, he moved to this area 26 years ago from Philadelphia. He was Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; five sons, John of Tampa, Earl, Rick, Jack, and Tom all of Land O'Lakes; two daughters, Alberta Newcom of Hartford, Ky., and Gloria Seaman of Land O' Lakes; 22 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Duval Funeral Home, Tampa.
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SAMUEL MAURO, 84, of Sun City Center died Wednesday at Palm Garden. A native of New York City, he moved to the area 21 years ago. He was retired from Sperry-Rand Corp., Army veteran of World War II, member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Italian Heritage Club. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; two daughters, Paulette Loughlin of Laconia, N.H., and Nancy Avedian of New York City; and five grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
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AIDA B. PALOMINO, 74, of Tampa died Wednesday in Raleigh, N.C. A native of New York, she moved to Tampa 50 years ago. She was a homemaker and Catholic. She is survived by a daughter, Patsy Smith of Odessa; a brother, George Gil of Tampa; and two grandchildren. Roel & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.
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RAYMOND ELLIS PORTER JR., 45, of Ruskin died Friday at Columbia Brandon Regional Medical Center. A native of Portsmouth, Ohio, he moved to the area in 1976 from South Shore, Ky. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; a son, Raymond H. of South Shore; two daughters, Lori Ann of South Shore and Connie Hillard of Pensacola; a stepdaughter, Candice Mejean of Ruskin; four brothers, Charles and Walt, both of Portsmouth and George and Wigg, both of South Portsmouth, Ky.; three sisters, Louise Hall and Carolyn Carver, both of South Portsmouth and Ginny Glispie of South Shore; and one stepgrandchild. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
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CHARLIE STANLEY PRATT, 89, of Orange City died Thursday at John Knox Village. A native of Goodrich, Mich., he moved to Orange City from Sun City Center. He was a retired farmer and Protestant. He is survived by his wife, Lois; a son, James of Sevierville, Tenn.; a daughter, Margaret Raasakka of Apopka; two brothers, Samuel of Mount Pleasant, Mich. and Orville of Lapeer, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
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IRENE SAVAGE, 83, of Tampa died Thursday. A native of Logan, W.Va., she moved to Tampa six months ago from Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and Protestant. She is survived by three daughters, Charlene Colvin of Tampa, Nancy Hatfield of Oceana, W.Va., and Dixie Bombardiere of Columbus City, Okla. A.P. Boza Funeral Home, Town 'N Country Chapel.
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