| Activist aided the homeless and afflicted Rebecca Rosen, who lived in Miami for decades, caring for the homeless and others in need, died Thursday in her Boca Raton home. She was 88. Edie Adams, an actress, comedian and singer who both embodied and winked at the stereotypes of fetching chanteuse and sexpot blonde, especially in a long-running series of TV commercials for Muriel cigars, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. She was 81. Warren Eric Alford, age 50, of Lake City, passed away on October 15, 2008 of an extended illness. He was the son of George Edgar and Joe Ann Alford. He served our country in the U.S Airforce for 20 years Mr. Alford is survived by his father, George E. Alford of Lake City, Fl., mother, Joe Ann Alford of Homosassa, Fl.; sister, Mary Ann Wilson of Brooksville, Fl. and a brother, David Vance Alford, also of Brooksville, Fl. Other family and friends survive. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A memorial… Alice Hurst Hooten, 85, of Webster, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at Webster. She was born on May 23, 1923 in Iron City, Ga. Her occupation was an owner/operator of a Restaurant. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Webster. She is survived by daughter, Martha Sparkman of We ... Allen Pierce, 65, of Eustis, died on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Born in and a life long resident of Eustis. He was a citrus grove caretaker and was a member of the Bay Street Baptist Church, Eustis. He is survived by wife, Carol Pierce of Eustis; son, Jeff Pierce of Eustis; daughter, Te ... Alta Mae Thompson, 82, of Summerfield, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wildwood. ALTMAN, Charles Thurman 83, of South Pasadena, passed away Friday, Oct. 17. He was a native of Dunn, NC. While serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 he met and married Ethel Frost in 1945. They moved from Michigan to this area in 1959, and established Charlie's Transmission Service on St. Pete Beach. Charlie most treasured his loving wife of 63 years, their vacations to Las Vegas, family gatherings, the successful business that he handed down to his children, and working in his yard. He is survived… ANDERSEN, Roger A. 61, of Largo, died Oct. 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; and brother, Wes. Abbey Affordable Largo, FL 727-517-2340 Andrew E. Couch, 88, of Mount Dora, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, Mount Dora. ANDREWS R.W. (BUDDY), 68 Lake Butler - Mr. R.W. (Buddy) Andrews 68, of Lake Butler passed. away peacefully Sunday morning at his home after a brief illness. He was a life long resident of Lake Butler. He was the son of the late Willie and Ruth Andrews. He was preceded in death by a brother Wade Andrews and 2 Sisters: Lillian Davis and Dora Bruner. He worked at the Gainesville Livestock Marked for many years. He attended the Lake Butler Church of Christ. He is survived by 1 Son: Robert E. Andrews of… Anziviono, Joan, 77, of Davie, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale. : A memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 16, at at the Musicians Union in Jacksonville. Arrangements are by All County Funeral Home and Crematory Treasure Coast Chapel. Askenas, Janet L, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Home, North Lauderdale. LEO BARBEAU, 68 HAINES CITY - Leo Barbeau, 68, died 10/17/08 from cancer. Memorial svc. 10:30 Wed. @ Sweetwater Clubhouse. Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Winter Haven. , he will be deeply missed by all who loved him. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 25, 2008, 3:00 PM at St. Maurice Catholic Church; 2851 Stirling Road in Dania. Arrangements by: PANCIERA MEMORIAL HOME 4200 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33021 954-989-9900 www.panciera.com : Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at Yates Funeral Home in Port St. Lucie. A Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Marks Church in Fort Pierce. A guest book may be signed at www.yates Ã? funeralhome.com. Bell, Beverlee, 84, of Davie, FL, passed away on October 15, 2008. Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home. BENNETT, Chad Eugene 35, of Riverview, died Oct. 18. Survived by wife Cathy; son Ramsey; and loving family. Service Oct. 22, 7 pm. Visitation 1 hour prior. Serenity Meadows Funeral Home 813-677-9494 Bergeron, Alfred Aug. 29, 1923 - Oct. 16, 2008 Alfred Bergeron, 85, Venice, formerly of Danielson, Conn., died Oct. 16, 2008. Services were private. Survivors include his sons Thomas A. of Danielson and David R. of Venice, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Alfred was also survived by his daughter-in-laws Cindy of Danielson and Rose of Venice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice. He was a veteran of World War II, serving aboard the U.S.S. Radford in the Pacific. Ann Marie Berner, 72, died Oct. 18, 2008, at Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Miami. She was born in Buffalo, N. Y., lived in Florida for 32 years and Port St. Lucie for 11 years, coming from Buffalo. She was the director of visitor services for the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce at the Seven Gables Visitors Center in Fort Pierce. She was a member of the St. Lucie County Tourism Board and the Hotel/Motel Association. Survivors include her husband, Thomas A. Berner of Port St. Lucie; daughter, Rochelle… BINIKOS, Stephen N. 67, of Brooksville, died Oct. 18. Survivors: soulmate, his mother, 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren & 2 sisters. Donations to Pasco/ Hernando Hospice. Brewer & Sons 596-4991 Bodybuilding icon helped spread sport (AP) -- Ben Weider, the Canadian who helped turn bodybuilding into a worldwide sport and who was instrumental in launching Arnold Schwarzenegger's career in the United States, has died. He was 85. JAMES G. BOSWELL, II, 59 LAKELAND - James Boswell II, 59, died on 10/19/2008 from cancer. Private Services. Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens. BOUCHARD, Donny 36, passed Oct 18. Survived by his parents Donny & Donna; sister Denise; brother, Daniel wife, Brenda; 2 children: Donny, Jr. & Taylor Lee. Brewer & Sons 352-688-4991 BOYD, Eugene Hilton Jr., 65, of Perry, Fla., died Thursday, October 16, 2008. He is survived by four sons, Boyd, James, Shawn and John, a sister, a niece, and others. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home LAKE WALES- Robert Brian Boyle, 78, passed away 10/17/2008, from cancer. Svc. 10/23 at 11am at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1410 Dundee Road., W H, FL. ROBERT BRIAN BOYLE, 78 LAKE WALES- Robert Brian Boyle, 78, passed away 10/17/2008 at his home in Lake Wales, Fl from cancer. He was born 1/10/1930 in Buffalo, N.Y. Bob graduated from the University of Buffalo in May 1952 with a degree in Pharmacy. Robert retired from Allen Mac Pharmacy in North Tonawanda, NY in 1992. Bob loved to be by the water prompting him and wife Shirley to purchase a home on the Niagara River, only several miles upstream from Niagara Falls. During the time they owned that property… BRADLEY, Donald G., 71, of Tampa, passed away October 19, 2008. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 23, from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m., at Garden of Memories FH, 4207 E. Lake Ave, Tampa. Wed., 6-8 pm in the Coney Chapel. Funeral Thurs, 6 pm also in the Coney Chapel. Services entrusted to Coney Funeral Parlor. Broward juvenile judge had 'a big personality' Broward Judge Charles Kaplan was found dead at his home in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea on Wednesday morning, becoming the second juvenile judge to die this month and shocking colleagues at the courthouse. : Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Lakewood Park United Methodist Church, Fort Pierce. Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. will be Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at Central Florida Casket Store and Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be Oct. 22, 2008 at New Home Baptist Cemetery, 11 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Central Florida Casket Store & Funeral Chapel, 2090 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland, FL. Brown, Robert (Featured Guest Book) Robert Brown died Sunday, Oct. 12. Buck, Jesse, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 20, 2008. Gutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel, Boca Raton. BUNTING, JANET KAY, 69, Ocala - Mrs. Janet Kay Bunting, 69, of Ocala, passed away October 19, 2008 at Estelle's House in Ocala. Born in Findlay, Ohio she was a retired administrative assistant for Progress Energy. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and Walt Disney World. Mrs. Bunting moved to this area from Ohio in 1986. She is survived by her sister, Carol Lowery of Ocala, and her sons, Patrick Bunting and Christopher Bunting of Ocala. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Bunting. In lieu of flowers… Bunting Jr., William Herbert (Bill) . He was very interested in US and world politics. Bill was predeceased by his mother, Adele Bent Bunting and his father William Bunting, Sr. He is survived by his brother, Richard (Dick) Bunting, and his children, Christey McVay, Tracy Early, and Beth Bunting; his sister, Beatrice (Beachie) Hall and her husband Harvey Hall, their 6 sons: J., Rick, Bill, Greg, Tim and Joel Hall; and 10 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews, also long time friends Roger and Myrna Dance. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday,… BUNTROCK, John H. 78, of South Pasadena, died Wednesday Oct. 15, 2008, at Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Born in Waukon, IA, he received his BA from the University of Iowa and worked as an electrical engineer for Lockheed California. He was an Army veteran of Korea. Survivors include his wife, Katherine; 3 daughters, Diane DiBiccari, Bonnie Chisholm, and Sheila Haut; a son, Ross Buntrock; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 12:45 pm Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Bay Pines… Burcham, Delbert Joseph, 88, of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, passed away on october 20, 2008. American Burial & Cremation Center At Jennings Funeral Home. BURNETT H.D. Alachua, FL - H.D. Burnett 76, lifetime Alachua resident passed away Saturday., Oct. 18th next to his residence. He was a retired rural mail carrier and a longtime employee of Enneis Motor Company in Alachua, a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church and High Springs Lodge #137 F.& A.M. He was well known for restoring antique farming tractors and woodwork restorations. Survivors include, son: Timothy (Judith) Burnett, Alachua, two grand daughters: Sierra & Cheyenne Burnett both of… CALDWELL, Lois L., 93, of Tampa, passed away October 19, 2008. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons. Garden of Memories Funeral Home, (813) 626-3161 Eleanor V. Campbell, 75, of Bradenton, formerly of West Dennis, Cape Cod, MA, passed away October 20, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Cape ..... Campbell, Eleanor V. Jan. 22, 1933 - Oct. 20, 2008 Eleanor V. Campbell, 75, of Bradenton, formerly of Port St. Lucie, died Oct. 20, 2008. There will be no visitation. Services will be held on Cape Cod. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory, 26th Street Chapel, is in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Douglas; sons Christopher of Newton, Mass., and Brian of Fort Lauderdale; daughter Patricia of Palmetto, and four grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to… Casino operator was known as country's top sports handicapper Sports Illustrated once called Frank Larry ''Lefty'' Rosenthal -- the bookmaker and Vegas casino operator played by Robert De Niro in the film Casino -- the greatest living sports handicapper. will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on North Highway 29 in Pensacola on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m., with the funeral at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel with the Rev. Glenn McCall officiating. Internment will be in Molino, Fla. CASSIDY, Lawrence, 88, of Tampa, a decorated World War II veteran, died October 29, 2008. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, then, after a successful career with The Federal Aviation Admini-stration (FAA), retired in Wisconsin. He and his wife of 57 years, Olivia, moved to Florida in 1999. She preceded him in death in 2004. He married Nancy Hines, who died in May, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William and Vincent, and sister, Margaret. Larry is survived by his sister, Catherine,… Edith Pauline Caudill, 85, died October 18, 2008. Born in Dant, Virginia, she moved to Manatee County in 1971 from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Predeceased by ..... Caudill, Edith Pauline Sept. 29, 1923 - Oct. 18, 2008 Edith Pauline Caudill, 85, of Bradenton since 1971, formerly of New Castle, Pa., died Oct. 18, 2008. There will be no visitation or services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory, 26th Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include daughters Beverly Prather and Wanda Zimmerman both of Bradenton, Gardenia Engle of Nottingham, Pa., seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James Edgar… Caviglia, Alice, 99, of Oakland Park, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center, Wilton Manors. Chase, James L. Dec. 19, 1913 - Oct. 16, 2008 James L. Chase, 94, Port Charlotte died Oct. 16, 2008. Services will be at a later date on the shores of Lake Erie. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Barbara; daughters Cathie Breidenbach of West Bloomfield, Mich., and Linda Timm of Niles, Mich.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 Clark, John K. (Featured Guest Book) COLOMBO, Joe J. 82, of Brooksville, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. He was a veteran of WWII. Survived by wife; 2 sons; & daughter. Pinecrest Funeral Chapel Brooksville 352-796-1656 COLOMBO, Joe J., 82, of Brooksville, Fla., died Friday, October 17, 2008, at Brooksville Regional Hospital. He was a native of Cambria, Wyoming, and a resident of this area for the past 21 years, coming from Troy Michigan. He was a World War II veteran and retired from Ford Motor Tractor Operations. Joe was a member of the Clawson Elks Lodge and the Brookridge Golf and Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Donna; two sons, Mark (Barbara) Colombo of Livonia, Mich., and Christopher Colombo of Brethen,… CONDOS, Peter 79, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Beloved husband, father & grandfather. Born in Iyos Petros, Greece. Survived by wife of 50 years, Voula; daughter, Effie (John) Trihas; 2 grandsons, Minas and Peter. Visitation will be at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. with 7 pm Trisagion. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, 11 am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home Clearwater 727-796-1992 Congressman focused on healthcare Paul G. Rogers, a 24-year congressman whose name is on the federal courthouse in West Palm Beach, died Monday in Washington, D.C., family members said. He was 87. COOPER, Verna Mae, 85, of Lithia, departed this life October 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Cooper. She is survived by four sons, Charles Cooper, J.C. Cooper, Robert Cooper and Ronald Cooper; three daughters, Linda Wynn, Lucille Reece and Deborah Powell; 26 grand-children; 57 great-grand-children; 15 great-great-grand-children; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Diana Kennedy, who was Granny' s caregiver, for the love and care she provided. Funeral… Cosentino-Tappan, Lee, 89, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008.
, JANE ANN BUFORD COTY Beloved wife of Al, Mom to Suzi and Chuck, and Grammy to devoted grands and great-grands, Jane Ann Coty, 86, began her eternal life with Jesus on October 16, 2008 at her home in Stuart. Born to Suzanne Hooke Buford and Charles Walthall Buford in Brussels, Belgium in 1921, Jane Ann lived abroad until her family moved to Scarsdale, NY in 1931. Jane Ann met and married Lt. Albert W. Coty while they both served in the Marine Corps during WWII. During a happy marriage of 56 years, they… Created soulful portraits of celebrities (AP) -- William Claxton, a celebrated photographer who worked with such entertainers as Bob Dylan and Frank Sinatra and who helped establish the organization that runs the Grammy Awards, has died. He was 80. CROUCH, Elizabeth D. Family & friends will be received Oct. 22, 2008, 4:30 pm til service time at 5:30, at the Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home, Pastor Everett Farris officiating. Interment Emporia, VA. CROWN, LUCILLE DYE, 94, Gainesville - Mrs. Lucille Dye Crown, age 94, died Thursday October 16, 2008 at North Florida Specialty Care Center, Gainesville, Florida. Mrs. Crown was born in Mitchell, Georgia and moved to Gainesville in 1940 from Ocala, FL. She was a retired Bookkeeper and she was a very active member of the First Christian Church of Gainesville. Lucille is preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Wigman and Albert Earl Crown, her sister, Estelle Ethel Fulghum and brother, H.L. Dye, Jr. She is… DANIELS, Sandra Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Oct. 10th at the age of 59. Her warm smile, caring heart and beautiful disposition brought joy, comfort and laughter to those she loved most dearly, her children, Tonya and Sean, her grandchildren, Bridgitte, James and Michael and her sisters, Geri and Debbie. She will be remembered and missed by all for her compassion, cheer, kindness and consideration. Danton, Albert, 90, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home. DAVIDSON, June M. 86, of New Port Richey, died Oct. 18. Survived by her husband Bill. A memorial service will be held Oct. 22 at 2 pm. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Chapel dobiesfuneralhome.com DAVIS, Jean Ann Stockton, 63, of Lakeland, Fla., died October 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband, William Bo Davis, two daughters, two stepsons and seven grandchildren. Heath FC DAVIS, JR., GEORGE W. US NAVY (RET.) 76, of Oviedo, was transferred to a celestial station on Oct. 18, 2008. He was born April 11, 1932 in Bowling Green, FL., moving to Oviedo from Hawaii in 1995. George retired from the US Navy in Feb. 1971, having served in Korea and Vietnam with more than 20 years active duty and then with the Department of Veteran's Affairs with more than 23 years service. He had been a member of the Fleet Reserve Association for many years. George was predeceased by his parents,… Herbert D. Dawson, 89 of Bradenton formerly of Akron, Ohio died October 19, 2008. Born in Lord, Maryland and move here 30 years ago. Mr. ..... Dawson, Javon (Featured Guest Book) Javon Dawson, 17, died June 7, after being shot by a police officer outside a graduation party. He had just completed his sophomore year at Gibbs High School. He often played Madden NFL on his XBox 360 and even mentioned playing for the NFL someday.At Gibbs and in his neighborhood, Dawson was known as a joker. DECORE, SALVATORE A. "SAL", 89 Ocala - Mr. Salvatore A. "Sal" DeCore, 89, Of Ocala, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Legacy House Hospice. He was born in Staten Island, New York and moved to Ocala in 1987 from Sayreville, New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II, in Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and the Battle at Normandy. For over (35) years he was a Plasterer Foreman in both New York and New Jersey. He was the Founder of the Little League Club for… and friends. A memorial service will be held Tues., 3pm at Edgewater Point Estates Auditorium in Boca Raton, FL. Arrangements by Gary Panoch Funeral Home, 561-997-8580, www.gpanochfunerals.com. DEATHERAGE, Fred L. "Bob" of St. Petersburg, passed away on Oct. 19, 2008, at Bay Pines VA Hospital. He is survived by his loving family. Full obit & online guestbook @ DELLA RATTA, Irene 70, of New Port Richey, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at Cross Terrace Rehabilitation Center in Dunedin. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater 727-796-1992. DiRaimondo, Louise, 77, of Miami, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Pompano Beach. Diaz, Eleazar F, 78, of Miami, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. DICKEY, Melvin Nelson, a loving husband, proud father, patriot, warrior, lover and part-time poet, passed away October 16, 2008, in Sun City Center. He was born April 21, 1922, in Hunter, Ga. Mel was a son of Tampa who graduated from Hillsborough High School, where he was an accomplished athlete, particularly in the sport of diving. He flew P-51Ds for the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, in World War II. He was credited with five enemy aircraft destroyed and earned the Distinguished… DUNDEE - John Carl "Bob" Dicks, 90, died of heart failure 10/18/08. Visit: 4-6pm Tuesday Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City. Service to follow at funeral home. will be Tuesday 10/21/08 from 4-6 p.m. at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City with services to follow at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Union County, FL. Condolences may be sent via www.oakridgefuneralcare.com Doersein, Ronald Paul, 55, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale. Donaldson, Jeffrey E, 54, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on October 19, 2008. will receive friends Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Baird-Case Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4701 N. State Road 7, Tamarac, FL. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, October 24, 2008 in the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Pompano Beach, FL. DYE, Shelburne 70, of Pinellas Park, passed away Oct. 13th. Survived by wife, Judith; & son, Brad. Visitation was Oct. 20th. ALife Tribute Largo Chapel 727-559-7793 Educator brought science to life for kids Joan M. Rosner, an environmental educator who, with her late husband Hy, crafted award-winning programs for schools in Miami-Dade County, Albuquerque, N.M., and New York City, died of natural causes Sept. 17, a day shy of her 90th birthday. ENT, HARRY C. "PAT" , 86, of Longwood, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Pat is survived by Hilda, his wife of 54 years, daughter Eve and two grandchildren. Born in Indianapolis, IN, Pat served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He moved to central Florida over 60 years ago and was a well-known lumber salesman in the area. Pat was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home East Altamonte Chapel on Wed. Oct. 22nd from… Executive led formation of Chevron Corp. (AP) -- George Keller, who oversaw the formation of Chevron Corp. in what was then the largest corporate takeover, died Friday. He was 84. Fame came too fast for South Florida rocker Jemene Miller If you were a South Florida hippie of the flower-child era, you hung out on weekends at North Miami-Dade's Greynolds Park, where pot smoke and live music filled the air. Faulkner, Joanna Virginia Rogers FAULKNER, Joanna Virginia Rogers, died October 18, 2008, at age 85. She was born in Plant City, Fla., and lived in Dover, Fla., her entire life. Preceded in death by husband, Logan Clay Faulkner, and grand-daughter, Angela Faulkner, she is survived by her four children and their families, Carrie Corsetti, husband, Albert, Jr., daughter, Heather Corsetti Wells, grandson, Logan Corsetti Wells, and Carrie' s stepson, Paul Corsetti; Joanna Drawdy and daughter, Amy Markowich; Gary Tim Faulkner, wife, Jane,… FERRELL, Robert C. Largo died Oct. 15, 2008. A native of Marianna. Retired Pinellas County Schools. Survived by mother, 3 children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, 7 siblings Young's FH FERRY, Margaret H. 94, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Oct. 17. Survived byher loving family. Services in Pennsylvania. Interment at Memorial Park 49th St. N. St. Petersburg. Falk Funeral Homes will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 12 noon. Interment with military honors will follow at So. Florida VA National Cemetery. Please sign the guest book at www.mem.com. Arrangements by: Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center 1 N. State Rd. 7 Margate, FL 954-972-7340 Fineman, Doris, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away on October 20, 2008. Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel, Deerfield Beach. TONY FISCELLA, Jr., 73 FORT MEADE - Tony Fiscella, Jr., 73, died Tues. 10/14/08 of pulmonary fibrosis. Survived by children Serena, Nicole, James, Anthony III, Christian. Marion Nelson F.H. FITCH, Grosvenor G. Sr. 96, of Hudson, Oct. 18, 2008. Survived by sons, Grosvenor Jr.; Bryon & Raymond; daughter, Lois, Darlene & Amber. National Cremation Society Hudson, FL 727-847-4745 MELVIN CURTIS FORD Memorial Services for Mr. Melvin Curtis Ford will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at St. John United Methodist Church, Sebring, Rev. Ron Degenaro officiating. Mr. Ford, 91, of Sebring, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008, at The Palms of Sebring. Memorial donations may be made to either Florida Sheriff' s Boy' s Ranch, P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32064-9984 or St. John United Methodist Church, 3214 Grand Prix Dr., Sebring, FL 33872. Cremation arrangements were… Former airline pilot Alberto Gutierrez dies at 46 Maj. Alberto Gutierrez, of Miami Beach, a U.S. Marine helicopter pilot decorated for service in Somali, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, died Oct. 14 at Miami's Veterans Administration Medical Center. Francis Beverly Kerfoot Jr., 65, of Lady Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake. FRANSEN, James J. Jr. 79, of Palm Harbor, died Oct. 19. Survived by son, Brian; sister, Catherine; stepchildren Eddie, Denise & Susan. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Chapel Friedrich, Robert J, 73, of Homestead, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood. Ocala - Mrs. June D. Fullmer, 88 of Ocala, Florida, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at hospice's Sylvia House, Born in Gratis, Ohio, she moved to Ocala a little over 2 years ago from Lebanon, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a Presbyterian by faith. She is survived by her sons, Mark S. Fullmer and his wife, Debbie Pattillo of Ocala, Fl and Joel D. Fullmer and his wife Doreen of Interlachen, NJ; and a brother, Merle Darragh of Collegeville, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin C.… GADSBY, Ada J. 96, of Pinellas Park, died Oct. 18. Was a member of McKee Lake Alliance Church of Pinellas Park. Survived by 2 nieces, Jean Schubert & Eileen Savell; 3 greatnephews. HERBERT RAYMOND GAGNON, 72 WINTER HAVEN - Herbert Raymond Gagnon, 72, passed away 10/18/08 from kidney cancer. Survived by wife, Linda, daughters, Molly and Robyn, son Chris. Gatarz, John R, 58, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Giglia, Marie, 87, of Sunrise, died peacefully on October 20, 2008. Hazel (our endearing nickname for her) had an incredibly hip and feisty spirit, and she will be missed tremendously. She was the beloved wife of Victor Palmino Giglia, who passed away in 2002. They would have been married 63 years this October. She is survived by her son, James (Debra) Giglia; daughter, Sylvia (Alan) Cala; siblings, Armundo Petronio, Joseph Petronio, Steven Petronio, and Katherine Petronio. She was the beloved grandmother… Giltz, Rosemary, 91, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on October 13, 2008. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale. Glass, Randy, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008.Gutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel, Boca Raton. Glazer, Stephen, 67, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Weiss Memorial Chapel.
, IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRENDA W. GORDON 10/21/53- 12/9/07 Love Always, Your Family Mr. Michael Wayne Graddy, 45, of Lake City, died early Sunday morning, October 19, 2008, in the Suwannee Valley Haven Hospice Care Center. A native and lifelong resident of Lake City, Mr. Graddy was the son of the late Buddy & Karl Minor Moody Graddy, Sr..� Mr. Graddy was an excellent plumber and had worked for many years with Burnsed Plumbing and Dependable Plumbing. His spare time was spent fishing and spending time with friends and family. Mr. Graddy is survived by his sister, Dorothy Harkness… Belva Granger-Morganthall, 75, of Anderson, IN passed away October 18, 2008 after an extended illness. She was born August 16, 1933 in Anderson and graduated ..... Grocery magnate a `generous giant' Harold Toppel, whose 1995 gift provided for the Toppel Career Planning and Placement Center on the campus of the University of Miami, died in California. He was 84. Grove activist looked to future Yvonne McDonald, an influential Coconut Grove activist who knew the difference between sight and vision, died Tuesday from complications of pancreatic cancer in her Thomas Avenue home. Grove prankster lived for parties Gregg Gillingham was one of pre-gentrified Coconut Grove's quirkiest characters, a sometime construction guy whose epic Halloween parties drew thousands of fun-lovers -- and the cops. Harden, Edwin G, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home, Ft. Lauderdale. DORIS E. HARDY, 81 WINTER HAVEN- Doris E. Hardy, 81, passed away 10/19/2008, from heart failure. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Steele's Family Funeral Service. Harper, Omie Lee Pittman, September 21, 1930 - August 26, 2008 - Originally from Metter, GA, daughter of Claudia Kemp Pittman Coursey and Jefferson Davis Pittman. Cherished Mother of Carlton, Stephanie, Tewannah and Greg; precious "Oma"; of Jessica, Jacob, Robby, Phillip, Chris, Andrew, Joey, Lacey and Niko. She was one of 12 children. Survived by her sisters: Flo, DeAlice, Collene, Annette, Dorothy, Bobby; brothers, Silas and Mike. Predeceased by her siblings, Paul, Jeff and Geneva. Each day with… HARRIS, PATRICIA A., 64 of Montverde, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. She was born in McRoberts, KY. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband Martin H. Harris of Montverde, FL; daughters, Lori Harris of St. Petersburg, FL, Barbara Nicholas of Maitland, FL; grandchildren, Brittany Johnson, Gwendolyn Nicholas, Erin Nicholas; sister, Dorothy Williams (James P.); brother, Bradley Franklin (Vicki); niece, Brandy Polis; nephew, Keith Williams. Funeral services for… GENEVA HAWES, 96 LAKELAND - Geneva Hawes, 96, died Oct. 17, 2008 of heart failure. Survived by son Larry Hawes; daughter Jessie Alexander. Svc. in TN. Central FL. Casket Store. HAWKINS, Donald A., 40, went home to be with the Lord June 6, 2007, at St. Joseph' s Manor. Born in Abington, Pa., he was raised in Southampton; Pa. Donald had resided in Apollo Beach, Fla., for the past eight years. He was a graduate of William Tennant High School and was recently employed by Wellcare Health Plans Inc. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Jake Hawkins. He is survived by his brother, Michael, and his sister-in-law, Jackie. He will be also missed by many aunts, uncles… Hendrickson, Robert I. "Uncle Bob" Herrera, Guillermo, 66, of Miami, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. man and a great friend to many. Funeral services Thursday, October 23rd 10AM at LEVITT WEINSTEIN MEM. CHAPEL Beth David Mem. Gdns. 3201 NW 72nd Ave. Hollywood (954) 963-2400 Higgins, John F, 86, of New York, NY, passed away on October 18, 2008. Neptune Society Cremation. Roma June Hocking Roma June Hocking passed away in Monticello at Brynwood Center, October 18, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Saffordville, Kansas, October 25, 1925. Funeral services will be held in Lakeland, Fl. on Saturday, October 25, 2008 Mrs. Hocking spent most of her life in Lakeland. She had recently moved to Tallahassee to be closer to her family in Monticello. Mrs. Hocking is survived by her son Jerry Hocking, daughter-in-law Michelle C. Duval, DVM and a precious grandson… HOCUTT, Mary, 94, of Seffner, Fla., went to her heavenly home October 7, 2008. She was the wife of the late Joe Hocutt and the daughter of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Burnett, early pioneers of Hillsborough County. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jo Andrews and husband, Ronald, and Diann Novakoski; five loving grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Marsicano - B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home HORAN, WAYNE T., 43 Ocala - Wayne T. Horan, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he came here in 1994 from Farmingville, L.I., New York and was owner and operator of Wayne's Lawn Service and Landscaping in Ocala. Wayne loved golf, fishing, and was a passionate Harley enthusiast who loved to ride. Mr. Horan was of the Roman Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Caroline Horan of Ocala; sons Anthony Michael and Nicholas Patrick and daughter Ashley… : A memorial service will be at a later date in Cedarville, Mich. Arrangements are by Forest Hills Funeral Home. A guest book may be signed at foresthillsfunerals.com. Select Palm City Chapel. HOUSE, Julia Hart 71, of Brooksville, died Sept. 23. Survived by husband Edwin House, M.D.; 1 daughter & 6 grandchildren. Burial was private. Brewer & Sons 352-796-4991 : Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach. A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, at the funeral home with Rev. Derrick West officiating. : Services will be private. Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. : A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at seawindsfh.com/obit.php : Services will be private. Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Investor valued long-term planning Alexander Rubin, a Miami Beach real estate investor whose son, Robert Rubin, was secretary of the treasury in the Clinton administration, died Monday of natural causes at his Belle Isle apartment. He was 101. Irvine, Barbara Ann, 82, of Sunrise, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale. . Visitation will be held at Babione Funeral Home West (561) 483 9500, Wednesday, October 23rd from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, Wake Service will be at 7:00 PM. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady Of Lourdes, Catholic Church, Boca Raton on Thursday, October 24th at 10:00 AM, burial at the South Florida National Cemetery with Military Honors to follow. Johansen, Borge Sept. 6, 1932 - Oct. 15, 2008 Borge Johansen, 76, Englewood died Oct. 15, 2008. Survivors include wife Marianne. John Stone Willim Jr., 66, of Groveland, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont. Eloise Killian Johnson, 87, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia left to be with loved ones on October 17, 2008. She moved to Bradenton, Fl in 1967 ..... : Services will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Georgetown, S.C. Arrangements are by the Yates Funeral Home and Crematory of Fort Pierce. JACK O. JOHNSON, 91 Public Defender WINTER HAVEN - Jack O. Johnson, died of the complications of dementia on October 19 at the age of 91. He was born at Wilcox, FL on June 23, 1917. He grew up in Trenton and graduated from high school at Gainesville. He received his B.A. in Journalism in 1939 from Florida Southern College, where his mother, Murray Johnson, was Dean of Women. He continued to law school at UF. In 1941 he interrupted his studies to enlist in the U.S. Navy, eventually serving in a PT squadron… : No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach. Kania, Mary S, 60, of Palm Beach, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. All County Funeral Home & Crematory. KELLEY, Charles E., 72, of Tampa, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Charles was born in Plant City, Fla., and was a lifelong resident of Tampa, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1953. He attended the University of Tampa and was a longtime member of Hillsdale Baptist Church. Charles was an intelligent, funny and generous person. He enjoyed reading, golf, visiting with his neighbors and watching the… Kern, Harriet B, 92, of Plantation, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels & Cemeteries. will receive friends on Thursday from 4-7pm at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, 6:30pm, also at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to: KRAEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER 1655 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33071 (954) 753-8960 KIRKLAND, JAMES BARRY, 62, Ocala - James Barry Kirkland, 62, died at his residence October 11, 2008. He was born in Lancaster, PA. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Belleview and a retired aluminum siding salesman. He served in the United States Army Reserves. Mr. Kirkland is survived by his daughters, Leanne Kirkland and Roseanne Anderson, both of Ocala; granddaughter, Samantha Anderson, Ocala; mother, Mildred Kirkland, Belleview; sisters, Dee Anne Abshier, Summerfield, Karolyn Allyn, Deltona, FL,… Kline, Henry, 84, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Weiss Memorial Chapel. KOCHEL, LORIANE C., of Casselberry, died October 14, 2008 after a short illness. Born January 25, 1926 in Brummit, AR, she moved to Winter Park in 1949. She was a devoted mother and housewife while working several years in the cafeteria at Maitland Junior High School. She was a proud member of Casselberry Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hatters Society, and resident of Lake Kathryn Estates. Surviving are her son Mike Kochel and wife Belinda of Casselberry; daughter Caroline Payne and husband Major General… Koehne, Raymond, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel. KWIAT SIMON Gainesville, FL - Simon Kwiat died October 19, 2008, he was 86 years old. He was born in Radziejow, Poland and moved to Gainesville 3 years ago from New York. Mr. Kwiat was an artist and enjoyed gardening. Mr Kwiat is survived by his three children; Regina I. Guay of Gainesville, Jack Kwiat of Gainesville and Frank Kwiat of Watertown, N.Y. Two grandchildren; Joel and Pauline. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 2:00pm with Rabbi David Kaiman officiating At… LATHAM, Leopoldine 74, of St. Petersburg, passed away Oct. 19. She is survived by her daughters, Karen L. Bowles, BebiJoi Thibodeaux; son, Kenneth Latham and grandson, David Jaresinyo and 3 granddaughters. By her request no service. In lieu of flowers please Adopt A Pet at your local shelter. Lavetan, Herbert D, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008.Gutterman Warheit Memorial Chapel, Boca Raton. Lawrence, Doris Marie Spilatore LAWRENCE, DORIS MARIE SPILATORE , 78, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. She was born July 23, 1930 in New Brunswick, NJ. Doris worked a Registered Nurse for 35 years at Orlando General Hospital. Doris and her husband, Louie, were happily married for 35 years. Doris is survived by her son Frank Andrew Lawrence; daughter Beth Lawrence Hoover; and grandchildren Amanda M. Hoover and Jeffery Ray Kelly, Jr. A visitation will be held at Baldwin Fairchild Goldenrod Chapel Thursday, October 23, 2008 from… LAWSON, Phyllis M. 88, passed away on Oct. 20, 2008, in St. Petersburg, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Worcester, MA to John and Gina Morelli on Feb. 17, 1920, and moved to St. Petersburg in 1967. She was a graduate of Worcester City School of Nursing. In 1943, she volunteered for service in the Army Nurse Corps and was assigned to a field hospital in England during World War II. Mrs. Lawson obtained the rank of First Lieutenant and was awarded the European African… LICHT, Yvonne L. 86, of Spring Hill, died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. She is survived by her loving family. Turner Funeral Home Spring Hill Chapel would appreciate memorial contributions be sent to Hospice by the Sea, 3600 Washington St. (6th Floor), Hollywood, FL 33021. Funeral services were held September 8th at: LEVITT WEINSTEIN MEM. CHAPEL Beth David Mem. Gdns. 3201 NW 72nd Ave. Hollywood (954) 963-2400 Listed worst fashion disasters Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic designer whose annual worst-dressed list skewered the fashion felonies of celebrities from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Britney Spears, has died. He was 86. Longtime Miami Herald Home & Design editor A No. 2 lead pencil and reams of copy paper are the indelible images that colleagues remember about former Miami Herald copy editor James Maddox ''Max'' Roberts, 63, who died Aug. 11 near his boyhood home in Columbus, Ga. MANGURIAN, HARRY T., JR. Ft. Lauderdale - Mangurian, Harry T., Jr. passed away on October 19, 2008, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Harry was born on October 1, 1926, in Rochester, New York, the eldest son of Harry and Ethel Mangurian. His business career began when he took a local family-owned furniture store through a nationwide expansion program, ultimately leading the company, known as "Mangurian's Inc." to public ownership and an eventual merger with General Portland Cement Company.… Maniaci, Virginia L. Kramer "Ginny" Virginia L. (Ginny) Kramer Maniaci, 84, of Bradenton, formerly of Huntington, WV. passed away on October 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her ..... Marcus, Harold, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on October 19, 2008. Martin, Dorothy I. (Swagler) passed away on October 16, 2008. Beloved wife of Richard Martin; sister of the late Leonard Swagler; also survived by many cousins. Funeral Services were held Monday in Buffalo, NY. Arrangements by Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc. (716-639-8890). Maxwell L. Price, 66, of Leesburg, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 208. He is survived by sisters, Annie Chaffin and Dorothy Ott; brothers, James and Wayne Price; and his church family at Covenant Life Church of God. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Covenant Life Churc ... Mazlin,Edith, 87, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. Weiss Memorial Chapel. McChesney, Neville Walter "Mac" McChesney, Neville Walter "Mac", 80, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale. William L. McEnroe, 66, died in St. Petersburg on October 19, 2008. Visitation from Journey Assembly, 5017 37th St. E, Bradenton on Wednesday, October 22 ..... McLaughlin, James Edward (Ted) to Pompano Beach to become President of Atlantic Coast Electronics, a small printed circuit manufacturer. After the company's sale to Tyco, he was a Tyco vice president and founded Piedmont Circuits and Atlantic Backplane in North Carolina. After leaving Tyco he was the owner of Continental Circuits until his retirement. After retiring, Ted and Barbara returned to their hometown of Montrose where they lovingly restored an old Victorian home and became summer residents for over 20 years. During that… McMillon, Jerry D., age 76, of Maryville died Friday, October 17, 2008 at Maryville Healthcare Center. He was a builder in Florida and enjoyed fishing. Preceded in death by son, Reb McMillon; parents, Ulysses and Cleo McMillon of Lowell's Gap. Survivors include wife of 53 years, Patricia McFarland McMillon; son, Jerry Lee McMillon and wife Nancy; daughters, Tammy Zeno and husband Hector, Sherri Kieklak and husband Todd, Naomi Duvall and husband Cliff; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;… McSWEENEY, Daniel J., 55, of Palm Harbor, Fla., died October 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Susan; and children, Travis and Jenna. Holloway Funeral Home (813) 855-2439 Mencher, Neil, 61, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on October 16, 2008. Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel, Deerfield Beach. graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, October 22nd at Star of David Cemetery in West Palm Beach. Shiva will be held following the service at the residence of Mrs. Meyer until 5 PM than again at 7-9 PM and on Thursday, from 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 PM on Monday, December 1st at the Kravis Center's Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy in West Palm Beach or to the Community Foundation for… MEYER THELMA L., 93, Micanopy - Thelma L. Meyer age 93 passed away October 18, 2008 in Gainesville after a short illness. Mrs. Meyer was born in Louisville, KY. She was a retired clerk at the Micanopy Post Office. Preceded in death by her Husband; George L. Meyer. Survived by her children; Stewart (Paula) Meyer of Micanopy, David (Sheila) Meyer of Archer, and Dianne Yawn (James) of Micanopy, 7 Grandchildren and 7 step grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, and also survived by a dear longtime friend Irene… Mitchell, Christine M, 74, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away on October 12, 2008. American Burial & Cremation Center At Jennings Funeral Home. Hal Robert (Montie) Montague, age 87, passed peacefully away on Oct. 18, 2008, in Tallahassee, Fla. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at The Community Church of Santa Rosa Beach, 3524 Highway 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach. Montie and his wife JoAnn moved to Tallahassee, Fla., in August 2008 to be near family. They lived in Sandestin from 1996 up until their move to Tallahassee. He retired as a colonel from the U.S. Air Force in 1973. He received his bachelor of science and master of… MOORE, LT. COLONEL RALPH L., age 94, of Longwood, died Friday, October 17, 2008. A veteran of World War II, Colonel Moore retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of service. He worked as head golf professional at the Winter Park Country Club and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fort Smith, AR. He is survived by his wife Dorothy E. Moore; daughters, Jacquelyn Koechlin, San Mateo, CA, Sherrie Bourgeois, Martinsburg, WV, Patricia Madden, Orlando; two grandchildren, Maureen Bourgeois, Conroe, TX, Jennifer… Moritis, John, 76, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on October 20, 2008. Baird-Case Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Tamarac. Mosley, Elizabeth Ann, 87, of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. Boyd's Family Funeral Home, University Drive. MURFIN, WILLIAM F. , former 1960's Florida Republican state chairman, died after an extended illness at his Fort Walton Beach home Sunday, October 12, 2008. Murfin, 83, was a Navy World War II veteran who became a registered pharmacist. He parlayed his intelligence and business savvy into owning a small chain of south Florida drug stores. Setting his sights on serving the community, his venture into politics led to further success. He served as campaign manager in drug store magnate Jack Eckerd's… JERONIMO MURILLO, 24 LAKELAND - Jeronimo Murillo, 24, died on 10/19/2008 from heart failure. Visit: 10/23/2008, 12pm-12am & 10/24, 10 am-12pm at Lakeland F.H. Svc. noon 10/24 at fh Musler, Harry J, 46, of Wilton Manors, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Kalis-McIntee Funeral & Cremation Center, Wilton Manors. THERESA MUSTACCHIA, 85 LAKELAND - Theresa Mustacchia, 85, died on 10/19/2008 from heart failure. Private services. Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens. NAPIER, Dorothy, 54, of Tampa, passed away October 12, 2008. She is survived by a very loving family. Brewer & Sons Funeral Home (813) 887-4991 Ninesling, William, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on October 20, 2008. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel. Noda, Caridad, 85, of Miami, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Norton, Bud, passed away on October 19, 2008 in Boynton Beach, FL. He was a Purple Heart Veteran with many scars. He felt passionately that war is not the answer. He was survived by his grandsons, Jamie & Matt and his loving wife Rosalind. O'Harra, Beatrice, 96, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home. Olsen, Richard M. July 26, 1915 - Oct. 20, 2008 Mr. Richard M. Olsen, 93, of Punta Gorda, formerly of Chicago and Glen Rock, N.J., died Oct. 20, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Roberson Funeral Home, Punta Gorda Chapel. Services will at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Charlotte. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Garden at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glen Rock at a later date. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Edna V.; daughters Judith… Robert C. Padgett, age 93, of Niceville, Fla., passed away Oct. 19, 2008. He was born on April 29, 1915, in the Choctawhatchee Forest, which is now Range 52 on Eglin Air Force Base. Robert retired after over 21 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II and Korea. He was also a member of AMVETS Post 78. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lois Padgett of Niceville; eight children; 16 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and numerous friends. A funeral service will be held at 2… PANAIA, DOUGLAS N. 64, Ocala - Douglas N. Panaia, 64, of Ocala, passed away on October 16, 2008 at his home. A Springfield, MA, he came to Ocala in 2007 from Ft. Pierce, FL, where he had lived for 15 years. Mr. Panaia was a retired police officer for the City of Springfield, MA and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Douglas is survived by son Christopher Panaia of Shrewsbury, MA; son Matthew Panaia of West Warwick, RI and daughter Amy Panaia Castaldo of Ocala; sister Cathy… PARK, GARRETT WILLIAM, Age 23, a native of Orlando, FL and a resident of Winter Springs, FL passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. Beloved son of Bill Park and Cheryl Evans, stepson of Glenn Evans, fiancé of Jennifer Anderson, brother of Austin Park and Crystalyn Park, grandson of Deanna and the late William Park, Cecil and Dee Barkley, great grandson of Elise Adair, step grandson of Darwin and Emelyn Evans. Also survived by his dogs Cody and Katie, and a host of aunts, uncle, relatives, and friends.… Parness, Kenneth, 91, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels & Cemeteries Pastore, Nicholas J, 96, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Perez, Vazquez Vicente, 56, of Davie, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood. Performed thousands of circumcisions Cantor Abraham Seif, the ritual circumciser who probably separated more newborn Jewish boys from their foreskins than any other mohel in South Florida history, has died at 86. PIETROWSKI, Judith A., 66, of New Port Richey, Fla., died October 18, 2008. She is survived by her children, Robert Michael, and Christine; five grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy. Dobies Funeral Home Post, Jennifer M, 24, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. Baird-Case Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Tamarac. Powell, Ruth J, 85, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Price, Shirley R. Aug. 14, 1936 - Oct. 19, 2008 Shirley R. Price, 72, Sarasota, formerly of Danville, Ind., died Oct. 19, 2008. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Palms-Robarts Memorial Park. Survivors include daughters Teresa Spence, Diane Harper, Denise Cooper and son-in-law Mark Cooper, all of Sarasota; son, Brad Price and daughter-in-law Beth Price of Tampa; three brothers; two sisters, grandchildren Andy, Joshua, Mark, Curtis, Matthew, Connor, Jack and Kaitlin; and great-granddaughter Jaylee.… Provost, Mercedes O. May 24, 1919 - Oct. 20, 2008 Mercedes O. Provost, 89, Punta Gorda, formerly of Hardwick, Vt., died Oct. 20, 2008. A memorial Mass will be Monday at San Antonio Catholic Church in Port Charlotte. Survivors include a brother, Ferand Cournoyer of Punta Gorda. Raised millions for university Although her painful fight with ovarian cancer lasted a full eight years before her death, Joyce Galya still found time to raise millions of dollars for the University of Miami. Ralph W. Gerber of Grand Island, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18th, 2008 at the age of 81. Ralph was born in Racine, Wis. He served in the U.S. Army infantry in WWII in the Pacific Theatre, the Philippines, and occupied Japan. After returning home to Racine, he married Mary Margar ... CHARLES A. RICHARDSON, 83 Blount & Richardson Accounting BARTOW - Charles A. Richardson, 83, died Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Palm Terrace Hospice in Lakeland of heart failure. Born May 20, 1925 in St. Petersburg, Mr. Richardson has been a resident of Bartow since 1951, moving from Lakeland. He attended the West Point Military Academy; University of Florida; University of South Florida and was a graduate of Florida Southern College. He was an Army WWII veteran serving in the Counter Intelligence corps.… Rights activist led rebuilding in post-riot Liberty City Nearly 11 months after he fell into a coma after a standoff with police, onetime Liberty City civil rights activist Bernard Dyer has died. He was 75. Ritornato, Wanda T, 81, of Plantation, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. T.M. Ralph Funeral Home at Sawgrass/Weston.
, In Loving Memory of Annie Robinson 7/4/1918- 10/21/2007 We, thought of her with love today, yesterday and days before that too. Her memory is our keepsake, which will never part. God has her in his keeping. We will always have her in our hearts. The Robinson and Black Family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love and support that has been bestowed upon them throughout the past year. God Bless You All. Rosenberg, Allan, 82, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Weiss Memorial Chapel. Ross, Charlie, 77, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home, Ft. Lauderdale. Roy Lee Osteen, 59, of Clermont, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at Tampa. He was born Jan. 2, 1949 in Clermont. He was an owner/operator of a meat processing business. He was a member of the Lake County Fair Board and the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Osteen of Clerm ... Rubineau, Jacqueline of Pembroke Pines, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel. Saccente, Benny M, 75, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Neptune Society Cremation. Santos, John Nov. 10, 1920 - Oct. 16, 2008 John Santos, 87, of Bradenton, formerly of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, died Oct. 16, 2008. At John's request, there will be no services. The National Cremation Society and Memorial Center in Sarasota is in charge of arrangements. John was born in Portugal. He emigrated to the United States through Ellis Island as a three-month-old infant with his parents and older brother. He was raised in New Rochelle, N.Y. After high school, he attended Purdue University,… will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12 noon to 2:00PM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A service will be held at 5:30 PM. Please sign the guest book at www.mem.com. Arrangements by: Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center 1655 University Dr. Coral Springs, FL 954-753-8960 Satler, Marjorie, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach. Scrivano, Salvatore, 88, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away October 18, 2008. will be held Wednesday, 10/22 from 6-8 pm. Services will be held at Oak Ridge Funeral Home at 2425 Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven.on Thursday at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. Condolences can be sent to the family at: www.oakridgefuneralcare.com Siegrist Sr., William Bill (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BILL SIEGRIST, SR. January 11, 1940 - October 21, 2001 Dear Bill, It's been seven years and you are still in my heart and on my mind every single day that goes by. Right now, I'm relying on the strength that you gave me, along with a tremendous amount of love and support from our children, to help get me through a very challenging time. You are still, and always will be, the love of my life. I love you. Your Bride : Services are private. Arrangements are by Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie. A guest book may be signed at yatesfuneralhome.com Sizemore, Leslie E. June 29, 1922 - Oct. 19, 2008 Leslie E. Sizemore, 86, Sarasota, formerly of Mount Rainier, Md., died Oct. 19, 2008. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the VFW on Tuttle Avenue at 11 a.m. Wednesday. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Terry Davis and Cindy Mills; son Steve Sizemore; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the M.S. Society. Skidmore, Ann Lee, 76, of Hobe Sounds, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. SMALTZ, MARIE F., 91, of, Kissimmee passed away Friday October 17th at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smaltz was a homemaker. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to Kissimmee in 2001 from New Jersey. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Smaltz and son, William J. Smaltz, Jr. She is survived b y her loving family: daughters, Regina Conner of Naperville, IL, Carole Panuccio of Kissimmee, daughter-in-law, Karen Smaltz,… PERCY SMART, 93 LAKELAND - Percy Smart, 93, died Oct. 19, 2008 of complications of pneumonia. Visit: 1-2pm Wed. at Lakeland F.H. A Service 2pm Wed. at the funeral home chapel. Sorrentino, Antoinette, of Aventura, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel. Soulful singer fronted the legendary Four Tops Levi Stubbs, the rough-but-soulful lead singer of the Four Tops, which became one of the harmonically dazzling Motown vocal groups of the 1960s with songs such as Bernadette, I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) and Baby I Need Your Loving, died Friday at his home in Detroit. He was 72, and had complications from a stroke in 2000. LORRAINE KOPTA SPAULDING 78, of Sebring was born December 24, 1929 and died October 19, 2008. A lifelong resident of Highlands County, she was a caladium grower of over 60 years. She is survived by her husband,Gordon; children, Gail (Chris) Stanford, Thomas, Elizabeth (Marvin) Wolfe; siblings; Rose Molesworth, Francis Boney, and Duane Kotpa; and grandchildren; Nathan, Quinlan, and Megan. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. The family, request that instead of flower, donations be made to the… Marian Ruby Speece McKinzie 88 of Church Hill TN. Formerly of Bradenton, Passed Saturday October 11, 2008 Marian was born in Williamsport, Indiana on May ..... DONALD B. STAIN, 79 LAKELAND - Donald B. Stain , 79, passed away on 10/17/08 from heart failure. Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens will be serving his family and friends. STEELE, Denny L., 70, of Dade City, died Monday, October 20, 2008, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. A native of Logan County, W.Va., he moved here from Pikeville, Ky., and was a longtime resident of this area. He was a heavy equipment operator and owned A & G Coal Co. in Pikeville. He was a member of Dade City Church of Christ. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma Steele, and a brother, Carlos P. Steele. Survivors include a son, Greg Steele, and his wife, Jinger; a brother, Bobby and his wife,… will receive friends in the funeral home, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday at the funeral home followed by burial at the South Florida V.A. National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1655 University Dr., Coral Springs, Florida 33071 (954-753-8960). Betty Tomlinson Swindell After a lengthy illness, Betty Tomlinson Swindell, age 85, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2008. A viewing will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 23rd at Culley's Meadowood, 700 Timberlane Rd., Tallahassee. The viewing will be followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. Mrs. Swindell will be buried in Ocala, Florida on Friday October 24, 2008. Graveside services will be held in the old section of Woodlawn Cemetery on NE 3rd Street at 2 p.m.. In each instance, the family will… TV host during quiz show scandal (AP) -- Jack Narz, a longtime game show host who was a victim of the quiz show scandals of the 1950s, died Wednesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications of a stroke, his wife, Delores, said Thursday. He was 85. Taylor, Linda A, 89, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Boyd's Family Funeral Home, University Drive. at this time. His memory will surely be for blessing in the days and years to come. Signed: Irving Cypen, Chairman of the Board Emeritus; Stephen H. Cypen, Chairman of the Board; Harold Beck, President; and Jeffrey P. Freimark, Chief Executive Officer. TUCKER, JAMES "JIM" ALBERT Clermont, Fla. - James "Jim" Albert Tucker passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008. He was born in Cedar Key, Fla. on May 11, 1942, to Edward and Edna Tucker. Jim was the owner and President of Metro Tile and Marble, Inc., of Winter Garden, Fla. Jim is survived by his loving wife Vilma Tucker; his two daughters, Pamela Tucker of Winter Garden and Tammy (Michael) Combs of Ocoee, Fla.; his son James Christopher Tucker of Clermont; two step-daughters, Cristina… , JON L. VANASD ALE "JONNY V" Age 49, of Port St. Lucie died October 16, 2008 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1958 in Ohio and came to Port St. Lucie in 1982. He was previously employed by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach and MMSI in Fort Pierce. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing, golfing and was an Oakland Raiders and New York Yankees fan. Survivors include his wife Dorothy "Dody" Vanasdale, a step-daughter Lori Ann Trama; his parents Frank and Dolores Vanasdale, a… Wagner, Richard, 66, of Port Saint Lucie, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Weiss Memorial Chapel. Warriner, Elizabeth L., 66, of Tamarac, FL passed away on October 17, 2008. Edwards Cremation & Funeral Services, Wilton Manors. Watkins, Dorothy, 78, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on October 18, 2008. Panciera Memorial Home, Hollywood. ELMA R. WEST, 87 BARTOW - Elma R. West, 87, died Saturday, October 18, 2008, at Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow of heart failure. Born August 7, 1921 in Adel, GA, Mrs. West was a longtime resident of Bartow. She was a member of the Peace Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded by her husband Curtis West. She is survived by two sons: Larry & wife Gwen West of Bartow, Gary & wife Barbara West of Harker Heights, TX; brother: Bud & wife Helen Flowers of Bartow; 4 sisters: Uneta & husband Gordon… :: Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Haisley Funeral Home. A service will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at White City Cemetery. A guest book may be signed at haisley Ã? funeralhome.com. Woodrow Williams Sr. of Lake City peacefully fell asleep in the VA Medical Center on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Woodrow was born on January 22, 1928 in Swainsboro, GA. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clark Williams. He is survived by his wife Hazel Williams, Daughters Mary Johnson and Jennell Demery (Alex) of Savannah GA, step daughters: Diann Bolten, Jackie Morris and Mary Pruitt (Lester) all of Memphis, TN, Sophia Sterling (Clarence), Gainesville, FL., Cordanus Hopkins, Lake City, FL., Sherry Braddy (Eddie),… Wilson, Philip, 69, of Belle Glade, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. All County Funeral Home & Crematory. WILSON, ESTHER FRENCH 88, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. She was born in Warroad, MN was a registered nurse and was very well respected in Milwaukee and Menomee Falls, WI. Esther and her husband Orden, were well known in the horse industry in Elmonte, CA and Esther rode in the Rose Parade several years. They were next door neighbors to the Red Rider Ranch in CA. She was a caregiver for many years in Orlando and for her family members, She is survived by her son, Robert L. Wilson of Fort McCoy, her… WINNINGHAM RUTH LEE, Lake Butler, FL - Mrs. Ruth Lee Winningham 52, passed away peacefully at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville Sunday morning after an extended illness. She was born in Starke, Living all of her life in Union County. She was the Granddaughter of the late Roy and Masie Crews and David and Minnie Lee. She was a graduate of Union County High School and was a licensed CNA in Nursing. She was a member of the Lake Butler Church of Christ., She is survived by her husband of… Winter, Mary Elizabeth, 62, of Cooper City, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Boyd's Family Funeral Home, Hollywood Blvd. Soledad Fernandez Witsman lost her long and painful battle with cancer on Oct. 18, 2008. Sole, as she was known to her friends and family, was born in El Coronil, Sevilla, Spain, on Nov. 15, 1937. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Harold E. Witsman; and sons, Charles A. Witsman of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Harold Eugenio and wife Tache Witsman of Bollullos de la Mitacion, Sevilla, their two children, Eugenio and Carmen; and her daughter, Maria Witsman of Mary Esther, Fla. She is also survived… Wood, David A. Aug. 27, 1949 - Oct. 18, 2008 David A. Wood, 59, Englewood, formerly of St. Louis, died Oct. 18, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Neda M. Hardin of Englewood; his daughters, Kelsey, Nicole and Tessa, all of Claremont, Calif.; his brother, Ken of St. Paul, Minn.; and his sisters, Amy of St. Paul and Margy Ingram of Menomonie, Wis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American… Yancy, Johnnie, 66, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on October 17, 2008. Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home, Ft. Lauderdale. will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Eastside Assembly of God, Winter Haven. Yutzy, Cyrina K. May 11, 1925 - Oct. 19, 2008 Cyrina K. Yutzy, 83, Sarasota since 1948, formerly of Milwaukee, died on Oct. 19, 2008. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church in Sarasota. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services will follow the visitation. Interment will be held at Palms Memorial Park in Sarasota. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Noah F.; sons Tim (Lucille) of Huntington, Pa., and David of Sarasota; daughter… Zacker, Rochelle, 82, of Plantation, FL, passed away on October 19, 2008. Weiss Memorial Chapel. ZEIDERS, Milford H. Sr., 88, of New Port Richey, Fla., died October 19, 2008. He is survived by his son, Milford; sister, Dolly; and three grand-children. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home (727) 845-1957 |
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Florida Obituaries 10/21/08
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