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Andrew V. Diss 75, passed away December 19, 1995 in Tucson. Born July 23, 1920 in Wheeling, WV. Retired from Wheeling Post Office in 1976. Served as a tailgunner on B-24 in WWII. Belonged to Columbia Council K of C #2593. Was Grand Knight for two terms. Active in little league, bowling, softball, and umpiring. An active member of T.O.T.S. baseball team in Tucson. He played in World Series softball games in Palm Spring, FL at the age of 71. He belonged to Our Lady Queen of All Saints Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Michalene; son, Dan of CA; daughters, Paula Diss Jonas of WV and Diane Diss Sligar of Tucson; sister, Mary Theresa “Boots’ Campbell of WV; three grandchildren, Joy, Jacob and Brianna; many nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, at Our Lady Queen of All Saints, with Fr. Floyd Stromberg officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady Queen of All Saints Building Fund, 2915 E. 36th St., Tucson, 85713 or TMC Hospice, 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, 85712. Arrangements by BRING’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott.
DURAN, Mary “Molly’, died Wednesday, December 20, 1995. Among her survivors are her parents, Henry and Irene Thompson; brothers, Paul, John and Robert Thompson; sister, Dorothy Griffin. Molly had taught art at the Sunnyside School District for the past 10 years. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 1995 at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
FUHRMANN, Barbara E., 90, was called home by God in a peaceful sleep December 18, 1995. A graduate of nursing, Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI and the University of Dayton, OH, she spent many devoted years in the nursing profession. She served as a Captain in the Army Nurse Corps., with service in Korea, Japan and Hawaii. Her cheerful smile and attitude touched many lives and she will be greatly missed. Survivors include son, Edward (Judy) Fuhrmann of Cincinnati, OH; and daughter, Mercedes Coss, Van Nuys, CA; brother, John (Lucy) McIntee, Tucson, AZ; and sisters, Sr. Joan Therese McIntee, Nazareth, MI and Lucille McIntee, Southfield, MI; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons, Carl and Glenn. Funeral Services and burial will be held at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, Bunker Hill, MI on December 23, 1995. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
HANNA, DeWayne M., 66. Passed on December 20, 1995. DeWayne recently celebrated his 44th wedding anniversary with wife and lifelong companion Novella. Sons, Greg (wife Alice), Mark (wife Erin) and Cliff were close by during his last year with us. “Papa’ was extremely close to and beloved by his grandchildren Erin, Ryan and Lillian. Brothers, Bob, Cotton and sister Wynona visited recently. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Piercy of California also made frequent visits and shared good times. There will be a memorial service for DeWayne’s many supportive and tremendous friends at Palo Verde Church of Christ, 651 S. Kolb Road Saturday December 23 at 12 Noon.
HOLLOWAY, Lottie L., 80, died December 20, 1995. Survived by her sisters, Ethel Shelby of OK, Pauline Downing of TX and Irene Hall of TX; brothers, Howard Jones of Safford, AZ and Weldon Jones of TX; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, at TMP South Lawn, 5401 S. Park Ave., with Rev. John Hoelter. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
JEAN, Melvin W., 92, died December 18, 1995. Mr. Jean came to Tucson in 1963 from Sherrard, IL. Survived by children, Guy B. Jean of Tucson, Darlene (Deane) Fisher of Tucson, Melba Frew of IL and Roland (Cynthia) Jean of IL; 11 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Jean was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Marie Wheaton; three brothers, two sisters, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 13126, Tucson 85732 or to the Music Fund at Christ Church United Methodist. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 22 at Christ Church United Methodist, 655 N. Craycroft Rd. with Rev. Tom Kiracofe officiating. Interment to take place in Reynolds, IL. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
KOCHENDORFER, Karl Kurt, 77, died December 20, 1995. He and his beloved wife, Winifred were 50 year residents of Tucson, raising three children, Joanne, Edgar and Kathleen. He worked as a construction supervisor building many custom homes in and around Tucson, and as a building inspector for the city of Tucson from 1975 until his retirement in 1980. Retirement was a wonderful time of travel with family and friends and busy days at home golfing, mallwalking, and working with the City of Tucson Retirees Association. He and his family have been long-time members of Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Winifred; children, Joanne Steele, Edgar Kochendorfer, Kathleen Adams; and grandchildren, Melanie Lopez, Nathan Steele, Rachel Steele, Felice Steele, and Vanessa Adams; and great grandchildren, Dustin and Amber Lopez. His surviving brothers and sisters are John Kochendorfer of Prescott, AZ, Bob Kochendorfer of AR, Barbara Gerstkemper of CA, Phyllis Blume of NV and Walker Kochendorfer of TX. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23rd at Grace Church, 830 N. 1st Ave in Tucson with visitation at the church one hour before. Interment will be at South Lawn Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Mary’s Carondelet Hospice or Grace Lutheran Church Lifeliners young people’s group.
LEE, Percy E., 76, died Tuesday, December 19, 1995. Survived by wife, Georgia Lee; sons, Bob (Gail) and Craig Lee; sister, Pearl Croxton; and brother, Ernest Lee; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Percy had been employed at Montgomery Ward Auto Dept for many years. Friends may call 12:00 Noon until service time at 1:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Saturday, December 23rd. Rev. Fred Wood of Immanuel Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery.
McGLOTHLIN, James A., 69, a resident of Tucson since 1969 died Thursday, December 21, 1995. Born September 2, 1926, he is the loving husband of Evelyn; loving father of Daniel J. (Linda) of Ft. Collins, CO, Douglas (Jannine) and Denise (Andy) Edmonds of Tucson. Also survived by six grandchildren and brothers, Dennis of Eureka, NV, Chuck of Park City, MT, Dick of Provo, UT and Everett of Coronado, CA; sisters, Barbara Sare of Sheridan, WY and Joan Kay Christman of Belfry, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert. Mr. McGlothlin was associated with the heavy equipment industry for 45 years; and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, Pacific Theatre WWII and the Korean Conflict. Memorial service 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 23 at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Remembrances in Mr. McGlothlin’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Carondelet Hospice, 1802 St. Mary’s Road West, Tucson 85745.
Peter Austin McWhorter born in Tucson, August 13, 1956, to Robert L. and Mary Johnson McWhorter, died December 11, 1995. His early years were spent in Tucson, followed by two years in Ann Arbor, MI, and Tokyo, Japan, with his mother and siblings. Peter returned to Arizona to attend Tucson schools, Pima College, and the University of Arizona. Between high school and college, pursuing the life of a musician, he played in jazz groups with various musical figures in Tucson including Cass Preston and Bobby Elias, also traveling as pianist for High Rise, and eclectic performing group that toured the West. In 1987, he went to Galveston, TX, where he was pianist on the cruise ship, “The Colonel, ’ and also was in charge of music at a well-known French restaurant. Returning to Arizona in 1987, he was featured pianist at Old Tucson’s Western Revue in the Red Dog Saloon, appearing daily with Georgia Goodman, Debbie Rice, and Margy Wilson. For eight years, and until his final illness resulted in hospitalization last month, he performed at Westin La Paloma as soloist or with his trio, including Peter Swan and Geoff Hamilton. During 1994-95, he was also a salesman in the piano department at Muller Piano and Organ Co. In the early 1990s, he founded Absolute Entertainment, a booking agency for Tucson performers. Preceded in death by his father, Peter is survived by his mother, Mary Johnson McWhorter; his brothers, Duncan B. McWhorter, Brian D. McWhorter, and James R. McWhorter; and sisters, Caroline M. Mahar and Rachael M. Tocco, as well as aunts and uncles; 18 cousins; 15 nieces and nephews, and his longtime companion, Keith Nelson. An open memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, in the Unitarian/Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St. Donations in Peter’s name can be made to the People With AIDS Coalition of Tucson, 801 W. Congress, 85745, or the Peter McWhorter/Laura Lawrence AIDS Research Foundation, 622 S. Mill, Lewisville, TX, 75067.
NATHAN, Florence, 78, of Tucson, died December 20, 1995. Survived by nephew, Albert (Ardyth) Ness of Yardley, PA; great nephew, Stewart Ness; great nieces, Bene Ness and Meredith Ness, all of Yardley, PA; brother-in-law, Jack (Beverly) Ness of Tucson. Graveside Services, Friday, 1:30 p.m., Knights of Pythias Section, Evergreen Cemetery, with Rabbi Benjamin Eisenberg officiating. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
NEELY, George Clover, 87, of Tucson, died Monday, December 18, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea in 1992. Loving father of Rose (Leon) Augst and Clarence Neely; beloved grandfather of Tary Lee (Delmer) Geesey, Michael Neely, Nancy (Chet) Zema, Lt. Col. Greg (Robbin) Augst, Kelly Augst and Norman Neely; six great grandchildren; a brother, Clifford; and a sister, Mary Ellen, also survive. Mr. Neely was a Well Driller by profession and drilled oil and water wells in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Illinois. He was a member of I.O.O.F. in Mt. Pleasant, MI. George greatly enjoyed his journey through this life and took special pleasure in helping others. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 1995 at Campana Del Rio, 1550 E. River Rd., with Pastor Delmer Geesey officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima, Tucson 85712 or the Arizona Lung Association, 2819 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85716. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
RIFENBERICK, Clair W., died December 19, 1995 at the age of 79. He resided in Tucson since 1954. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Vivian; daughters, Karen Blinn, CA and Judy Rifenberick of LA; two grandchildren, Tracy and Tim Donaldson of CA; three sisters, Bert Nyborg, OR, Ruby Searles, WA and Bessie Plonski of ID as well as numerous cousins and many friends. Funeral Services will be December 22, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at Evangelical Covenant Church, 551 N. Camino Seco with Chaplain Harold Nelson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
SLONEKER, Wendell Wayne, 80, resident of Tucson for 59 years, died Wednesday, December 20, 1995. Survived by wife, Edythe; one daughter, Ann Lorene Shortino; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He worked for 30 years as a Postal Mail Carrier in Tucson. He belonged to the Masons, American Legion, National Association of Letter Carriers and Retired Federal Employees Association. He was a long time member of Catalina Methodist Church. No services are planned. Private Interment was held at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. Any memorials should be given to charities of preference. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Angel A. Wayman 8, passed away December 19, 1995. Survived by her parents, Steve and Teri Wayman; and three sisters, Cary, Tracy and Katie; aunt, Angel; many other aunts, uncles and cousins; Extra Mom and Dad, Kathy and Ron Magrady and their children. Visitation Saturday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with services beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment at All Faiths Cemetery, three blocks past Houghton on the right.
YURKIEWICZ, Rose H., 87, died December 20, 1995. Survived by her daughter, Catherine (George) Esquivel; son, Thomas Martin of OH; step-sister, Amalia Scatko of FL; step-brother, Henry Scatko of FL; grandchildren, Bonnie, Stephanie, Jeffery and Christina; and four great grandchildren also survive. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23 at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery, 2151 Avenida Los Reyes. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
BLAIR, Elizabeth Ruth, having a sure a knowledge of who she was, died of ovarian cancer with wisdom and courage on December 18, 1995 a week after the 70th anniversary of her birth. Her family whom her spirit fills are her sister, Edith; and her daughter, Pat; husband, Edward; son, Edward and his wife Sachi; daughter, Emily and her husband Peter; and grandson, Christopher. She and her few special friends were steadfast in their love and mutual support. She will be well remembered. Arrangements by BRING’S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
POSE, Lillian Chait, 80, of Tucson, died December 20, 1995. Born in Brooklyn, NY., she is survived by nieces, Marilyn Paul, Letitia Davidson and other nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Interment will be held in Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY.
SILVERSTEIN, Charlotte, 64, of Tucson, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away December 20, 1995. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Marks. She is survived by husband, Marshall Silverstein; children, Glen Marks of Arlington Heights, IL, Steve (Sue) Marks of Hoffman Estates, IL, Bonnie (Brian) Raymond of Buffalo Grove, IL; grandchildren, Matthew Raymond, Taryn Marks. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 24 at 11:00 a.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North of Grant) with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Hope, 7454 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SPENCE, Norman W., 76, of Marana, died December 21, 1995. Survived by daughters, Tericia W. (Mike) Shea of Tucson, Karen Ann (Jesse) James of Pahrump, NV; sisters, Erma Webb and Zola Coffee, both of OH; six grandchildren, Rex Shea, Lisa Fowles, Belinda Shea, Melissa Pop, Aaron James, Robert James; eight grandchildren and Iva Lee Chumley, a long time friend. Predeceased by son, Larry. Graveside Services Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
