GEOFFREY ALAN ERSPAMER, 31, of New Port Richey died Sunday at home. A native of Hayward, Calif., he moved to this area 13 years ago from Long Branch, N.J. He was an apprentice carpenter for Bob Rice Homes in New Port Richey, and a Protestant. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bobbi and William Powlowski of Palm Harbor; and two sisters, Donna of Stockton, Calif., and Lisa Michelle of Clearwater. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.
(From December 1996)
DONNA ELLEN FELTON, of Oldsmar died Sunday at Mease Hospital Countryside in Safety Harbor. A native of New York City, she moved to this area 10 years ago from Indianapolis. She was an insurance claims specialist for AIG Claims Service in Tampa. She is survived by a son, Sean of Oldsmar; three daughters, Michelle Perkins of Indianapolis, Stephanie of New York City and Heather Winzenried of Houston; her mother, Alma Wheless of Port Richey; and seven grandchildren. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
(From December 1996)
JOHN FRIEDEL, 88, of Odessa died Tuesday at Town & Country Hospital in Tampa. He moved to this area six years ago from his native New York City. He was a retired exterminator for Acme Pest Control, and a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Land O' Lakes. He is survived by two sons, John J. of East Northport, N.Y., and Dennis of Odessa; two daughters, Barbara Ann Herbert of Odessa, and Eva Marie Carey of New York City; and eight grandchildren. Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
(From December 1996)
ELISABETH JUSTICE, 95, of Zephyrhills died Saturday in Big Rapids, Mich. A native of Detroit, she came to the area 30 years ago. She is survived by four daughters, Peggy Hill of Oak Park, Mich., Lillian Farnham of Big Rapids, Kathryn Hirt of Zephyrhills, and Jeanne Lewis of Mancelona, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Rogers-Mohnke Funeral Home, Big Rapids.
(From December 1996)
FRANK E. KOLLING Sr., 64, of New Port Richey and Rehoboth Beach, Del., died Monday at home. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he moved to this area six years ago from Wilmington, Del. He was a retired computer systems analyst for Conrail Railroad, usher at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in New Port Richey, member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Rehoboth Beach, a Marine veteran of the Korean conflict, member of the Elks, the Delaware Club and president of St. Stephen's Social Club, all in New Port Richey, and served on the board of directors of Briar Patch Civic Association. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Pat;" a son, Frank Jr. of Claymont, Del.; two daughters, Kathryn Burns of Lebanon, Pa., and Margaret Diamond of Clinton, Md.; a brother, Edward of Washington ; three sisters, Linda Schlachter of Michigan, Sue Leedy and Margaret Miller both of Arizona; and six grandchildren. North-Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, New Port Richey.
(From December 1996)
WALTER MOCK, 88, of Zephyrhills died Monday at Heartland of Zephyrhills. A native of Covenington County, Ala., he came to the area 31 years ago from Alabama. He was a farmer. He is survived by a daughter, Shirley Coon of Zephyrhills; two sons, Randy of Modesto, Calif. and Tramel of New Brockton, Ala.; a brother, Ellisaw of Brewton, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
(From December 1996)
MARY PETTIT, 83, of Zephyrhills died Monday at Heartland of Zephyrhills. A native of Livingston, Ill., she came to the area six years ago from N.Y. She was self-employed. She is survived by her husband, William Pettit; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
(From December 1996)
HELEN ROBINSON, 89, of Holiday died Tuesday at home. She moved to this area three years ago from her native New York City. She was a retired bookkeeper in New York City. She was Presbyterian. She is survived by a son, Robert J. Robinson of Marco Island, two daughters, Beatrice Miccio of Holiday, and Myrtle Heintz of North Carolina; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. North-Meadowdlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Meadowlawn Chapel.
(From December 1996)
DORIS VIVIAN POHJOLA, 67, of Clearwater died Sunday at home. She moved to this area in 1967 from her native Canada. She was a buyer for Alan's Office Supply for 23 years. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Ladies Friendship of the Moose, Credit Women's Breakfast Club and Cay Kee Social Club. She is survived by her husband, Alec Arnold; two sons, Alec of Holiday and Barry of Clearwater; and three grandchildren. Lakeview Chapel Funeral Home, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater.
(From December 1996)
HERBERT R. SNYDER, 79, of Port Richey died Nov. 30 in Lehighton, Pa. A native of Elizabeth, N.J., he moved to this area 18 years ago from Cranford, N.J. He was a retired department manager for the Singer Corp., a member of St. Mark's Presbyterian Church in Bayonet Point, the Elks in New Port Richey and the New Jersey Club. He is survived by a son, Bruce of Ridgefield, Conn.; a brother, Harry of Cranford; and two granddaughters. Bell Funeral Home, Bayonet Point.
(From December 1996)
MADGE B. WILLIAMS, 83, of Dade City died Monday in Zephyrhills. A native of Texhoma, Okla., she came to the area a year ago from Baldwin City, Kansas. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Baldwin City. She is survived by her husband, Olen R.; a daughter, Linda S. Tucker of Lutz; three sisters, Ruth Huettig of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Ruby Stagger of Folsom, Calif., and Leeta Lee Goins of Bakersville, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. F.T. Blount Co. Funeral Home, Lutz-Land O' Lakes Chapel.
(From December 1996)
HARRIA S. WORSELL, 93, of Port Richey died Monday at North Bay Medical Center in New Port Richey. She moved to this area 28 years ago from her native Ithica, N.Y. She was Methodist. There are no known survivors. North-Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Meadowlawn Chpael.
(From December 1996)
MARIA LUISA ZANATTA, 90, of Port Richey died Tuesday in Hudson. A native of Arcade, Italy, she moved to this area 14 years ago from New York. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hudson. She is survived by two sons, Leo of Spring Hill, and Lino of Dallas; and four grandchildren. Prevatt Funeral Home, Bayonet Point.
(From December 1996)
JAMES C. BRAUN, 72, of Lakeland died Friday at home. A native of Glenshaw, Pa., he moved to Polk County 21 years ago from Winter Park. He was a citrus marketing executive. He is survived by his wife, Jamesine "Jimmie"; a son, Bruce of Pensacola; a daughter, Beverly Seaton of Seymour, Tenn.; a sister, Lois Reisdorf of Panama City; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Dukes-Steen Funeral Home, Lakeland.
(From January 1997)
CHARLES EDWARD BROWN, 81, of Winter Haven died Monday at home. A native of South Charleston, W.Va., he had lived in Polk County for seven years. He was retired from the Department of Transportation and a member of First Baptist Church, both in South Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; and a sister, Carrie Perry of Clearwater. Lake Wales Funeral Home.
(From January 1997)
MAE DAVIDS0N, 89, of Winter Haven died Monday at Winter Haven Hospital. A native of Niles, Mich., she moved to this area in 1967. She was a homemaker and Baptist. She is survived by four daughters, Betty Lillie of Winter Haven, Linda Herring of Brandon, Shirley Snyder of Harveys Lake, Pa., and Gladys Keith of Niles; four sons, Charles of Winter Haven, Lonnie of Plant City, Milton of Winter Park and Dickie of El Toro, Calif.; a sister, Otis Petty of McKenzie, Tenn.; and 21 grandchildren. Crisp-Coon Funeral Homes Inc., Winter Haven.
(From January 1997)
W.L. "BILL" ELLIS, 59, of Winter Haven died Monday at Winter Haven Hospital. A native of Leesburg, he moved to Polk County from Lake County in 1979 and worked as a supervisor for Williams Cabinets Inc. He was Protestant, founder of Gals & Guys of Polk County and member of Moose Lodge and Winter Haven Bass Club. He is survived by his wife, Deanna N.; four sons, Darryl of Winter Haven, Chuck of Auburndale and Randy and Bill, both of Port St. Lucie; three daughters, Rose Henderson of Bartow, Kathy Messer of Auburndale and Buttons of Port St. Lucie; two sisters, Marion Kern of Winter Haven and Betty Bell of Leesburg; and 10 grandchildren. Crisp-Coon Funeral Homes Inc., Winter Haven.
(From January 1997)
IDA HELENA PFEIFFER, 87, of Lakeland died Friday at home. A North Dakota native, she moved to this area from El Cajon, Calif., 37 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of Kathleen United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Russell L. of Clinton, Mich., and Robert L. of El Cajon; two sisters, Anna Kopera of Brighton, Mich., and Elsie Hack of Gregory, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Heath Funeral Chapel, Lakeland.
(From January 1997)
WOODROW WILSON REYNOLDS, 82, of Winter Haven died Monday at Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Greenville, Ala., he moved to Winter Haven in 1945 from Luverne, Ala. He was retired from U.S. Steel Corp. and a member of Cypress Cathedral Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife, Doris; two daughters, Barbara Smith of Lakeland and Jean Kirkland of Winter Haven; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale.
(From January 1997)
THOMAS B. SIMMONS, 79, of Lutz died Monday at his daughter's home while under the care of Hospice of Hillsborough. A native of Gibson, Tenn., he moved to the area in 1942. He was a retired chief master sergeant in the Air Force and Protestant. He is survived by a son, Thomas of Winter Haven; a daughter, B.J. Miller of Tampa; two sisters, Roberta Andrews of Hernando, Miss. and Ruth Wadkins of Horn Lake, Miss.; and two grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.
(From January 1997)
DEANNA SMITH "GRANNY" ADAMS, 93, of St. Petersburg died Sunday at home. She moved to this area in the early 1920s from her native Waynesboro, Ga. She was a retired domestic worker and member of Bethel Community Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Dave Varner and Grant Varner Jr., both of St. Petersburg; a daughter, Rosena Ashwood of St. Petersburg; several grandchildren; and several great- grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, Dr. Martin Luther King Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
(From January 1997)
JOSEPH BLACKWELL, 49, of Cuthbert, Ga., and formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Cuthbert. A native of Cuthbert, he lived in St. Petersburg for 23 years before returning to Cuthbert in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Anetia; a son, Chez of St. Petersburg; a daughter, Brandi of St. Petersburg; his father, Arthur of Elizabeth, N.J.; his mother, Mildred Surrey of St. Petersburg; and his maternal grandparents. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
(From January 1997)
