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SHANTZ, Audrey A., 79 years old, died Wednesday, February 14, 1996 in Tucson. Survived by son, Fred (Erika) Shantz of Tucson; two brothers, Russell Fallon of Scottsdale, AZ, James Fallon of New York City, NY; one sister, S. Louise Udovick of St. Paul, MN; three grandchildren, Michael, Michele, Justin (Kristen). Mass for Mrs. Shantz will be said at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 1996 at Our Mother of Sorrows, 1800 N. Kolb with burial in Holy Hope Cemetery, 355 N. Oracle. May she rest peacefully in Jesus’ arms, “God’s Little Valentine.’ In lieu of flowers, donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086. Arrangements in charge of WOLFREY PEACE CHAPEL, 881-0338.
SHORES, Kathryn D., 72, born July 31, 1923 and formerly of Washington, PA, passed away February 13, 1996 at St. Mary’s Hospice. Beloved wife of William Shores; mother of Carol (Bob) Moore of Washington, PA; step-mother of Ruth Shores and Carol (James) McCormick of Tucson, Nancy (Tony) Sneska of MD, and Darlene Machado of WV. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her memory will stay with us forever. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by ARIZONA MORTUARY.
BOEHM, Frances Anna, 89, died February 15, 1996. Survived by daughter, Josephine Boehm; son, A. Richard (Lynda) Boehm; grandchildren, Dolph Wayne and Melinda Frances Boehm. Friends may call 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 1996 with a Wake Service to be held at 7:30 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 1996 at St. Joseph Church, 215 S. Craycroft Rd. Burial to follow at East Lawn Palms Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your church or favorite charity.
FREDONA, Nicholas Peter Jr., July 27, 1921 – February 15, 1996. Nicholas is survived by sons, Craig (Andrea) of San Jose, CA, Christopher of Houston, TX and Ronald (Lori) of Tucson; grandchildren, Maria, Melissa, Patrick, Douglas, Michael and Rebecca Fredona. Additional grandchildren Chaurice and Melissa Rice. Nick came to Tucson in 1944 to work in the defense industry. He worked for Consolidated Aircraft as an inspector for the B-24 bomber. He then worked for Grand Central at Davis Monthan restoring B-29s for the Korean war effort. When Hughes Aircraft opened in Tucson in the early 50s Nick went to work there for the aerospace industry as an engineer. Nicholas worked over 35 years for Hughes Aircraft. He worked in many of the various divisions there including Falcon, Surveyor, Phoenix and Tow. He retired as the Head of Configuration Management. He was an avid tennis buff, even known to sweep the courts after a rain in order to play. He will be remembered by his many friends of the courts in Tucson. A Memorial gathering for friends and family will be held at his home in Tucson. We will miss him greatly, but cherish him in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or St. Mary’s Hospice.
HATHAWAY, Naomi Shoemaker, 99, a resident of Tucson since 1923, died on February 14, 1996. A Memorial service will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 824 N. Second Avenue, 85705, on Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Naomi requested that contributions be made to the Memorial Fund at the First Congregational Church.
MARTIN, William J. “Bill’, born September 26, 1925, passed away February 14, 1996. Survived by wife, Bette; daughters, Mindy Martin, Cindy (Dale) Bridge, Mary (Jack) Mozley, Margaret (George) Kolar; three grandchildren, Jayme Andersen, Jerome and Jessica Kolar. Bill was a general contractor/restaurateur. Cremation will be in Huntington Beach, CA. No local services at this time.
MOTE, Charles R., was born in Hayden, IN in 1911, died February 15, 1996. Mr. Mote and his beloved wife, Marion have lived in Tucson for the past 24 years. Before retiring here, Mr. Mote and his family lived in Illinois. Besides his wife of almost 60 years, he is survived by his daughters, Darlene Frahm and Sheryll Molinari; his sister, Mary Felice; five granddaughters; and one great grandson. Services will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ.
OLEJNICZAK, Catherine A. “Katy’ 89, born September 9, 1906 in Williamsport, PA, died February 14, 1996 in Tucson, AZ. Survived by husband of 43 years, Steve; children, Sara Reynolds, Margaret Alford, Bill Kain, Cora Wilson, Dorothy McCurdy, Helen Wilson; and adopted children, Beth Saddemire and Steven Olejniczak; 26 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Friends may call 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 1996 with a Wake Service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS CHAPEL, 5801 E. Grant Rd. Funeral Mass to be 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 1996 at Sacred Heart Church, 601 E. Ft. Lowell. Burial to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery.
PHILLIPS, Franklin M., 66, of Phoenix, a former Tucson resident for 15 years, died February 15, 1996. Mr. Phillips was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Arizona in 1969. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and while living in Tucson was owner of EMP Enterprises. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Phillips; sons, Todd Alexander Phillips and Frank Phillips, Jr; daughters, Pamela Phillips, Karen Llewellyn and Jerri Ann Yznaga; brother, Mervin Phillips; sister, Royal Phillips; and five grandchildren. Visitation 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Whitney and Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. Family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
RAIHL, Steven A., 23, died February 9, 1996. Preceded in death by his father, Albert Raihl. He is survived by his mother, Patricia; sisters, Margaret and Mimi (Bohdan Polanskyj); friends, fellow musicians, and kindred spirits. Please join us to celebrate his life Sunday, February 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the trailhead of Pima Canyon at the end of Magee. Memorial Services will be held at St. Odelia’s Church, Monday, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. Instead of flowers, please send donations in Steven’s name to the Southern Arizona Search and Rescue or St. Odelia’s Youth Education Fund.
RAVENSCROFT, Mary Elizabeth, 77, of Tucson, died on February 15, 1996 of cancer. Mary was born in Union Springs, AL, attended the University of Montevallo, taught school in Alabama, Michigan and Guam, for 35 years. She retired, moved to Tucson and enjoyed 20 years of active tennis. She won many awards and was still playing tennis last October. Survived by a brother, Jackson Pittman Ravenscroft; sister-in-law, Day Ely Ravenscroft; nieces, Virginia Ravenscroft-Scott, Katherine Ravenscroft Jones, Sue Ravenscroft Ulrich, Janice Ravenscroft Milam and their families as well as numerous beloved cousins and a tennis team as close as family. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 4:30 p.m. at the church of St. Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E. River Road (at Swan). The ashes will be interred later in Union Springs Oak Hill Cemetery beside her parents. In lieu of flowers memorial donations, may be made to: The University of Montevallo, P.O, . Box 6000, Montevallo, AL 35115, The Church of St. Francis in the foothills, 4625 E. River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718, First United Methodist Church, 101 S. Powell St. Union Springs, AL 36089. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.
VAN OORT, John W., died February 15, 1996. Survived by wife, Dorothy. Arrangements by Kehl Mortuary, Klatt Rd. and Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage, AK.
WAID, Nina F., 73, of Tucson, died February 15, 1996. Born March 13, 1922 in Perkins, OK. Survived by son, Walter M. Waid, III of Tucson; sisters, Lodine Robinson of Phoenix, Lucille Harrington of Monahans, TX; and grandson, Marty Waid. Services Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY, with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
WHITTEMORE, Jerry A., 49, of Avondale, a retired tax accountant, passed away January 11, 1996. He was born in Tacoma, Washington April 18, 1946. Grew up in Tucson. Services were held in Phoenix at the Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel with Entombment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery Serenity Mausoleum.
ABERNETHY, Charles Ernest, born February 2, 1960 in Dallas, TX, died February 14, 1996 at the Tucson VA Medical Center. After cremation his remains will be buried in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, TX in a private ceremony. He resided in Tucson since 1989. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science Degree from the University of Arizona in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of the Tucson Unitarian Universalist Church. He obtained the rank of Lt. in the U S Naval Reacter Program. He was active in scouting, amateur radio (WB5VHZ), Sierra Club, American Legion and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. At the time of his death he was working toward a PHD at the University of Arizona. His hobbies were hiking, biking, backpacking, camping and cross country skiing. A Memorial Service will be held at the Tucson Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd St., at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 20. Memorial contributions may be made to the Appalachian Trail Conference, P. O. Box 807, Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia 25425. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE.
GIBSON, Robert “Bob’, 79, of Tucson, died February 17, 1996. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine. He is survived by son, Bruce Gibson of Los Angeles, CA, Rick (Sandy) Gibson of Tucson; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Joshua Gibson; brother, Shepperd Gibson; sister, Audrey Gibson. Service will be held on Monday, February 19 2:00 p.m. at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., (one block North Grant) with Rabbi Joseph Weizenbaum officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery. Directed by VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
GINSBERG, Anna, 93, born September 27, 1902 in New York City, died on February 17, 1996. Moved to Tucson with her husband, Harry Ginsberg in September 1960. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was devoted to her family, loved reading, travel, the theater and movies. She was an avid tennis fan and an ardent Scrabble competitor. She was a community volunteer for the National Council of Jewish Women (N.C.J.W.) and was honored as the N.C.J.W. “Woman of Valor’ in 1991. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Ginsberg, her daughter, Ruth Chesin and several siblings. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Merrill Holpert of Tucson; sister, Esther Fleischer; and brother, William Fromm both of NY; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Terry Holpert (Alan Stein), and children Benjy and David Stein; Peter Holpert; Jeffrey Chesin all of Tucson; Marc Chesin, and children Bryan and Bari Chesin all of Phoenix; Tamara Chesin (Gary) Wolfe and children Lauren and Daniel Wolfe all of Houston, TX; Michael (Susan) Chesin, and children Matthew and Daniel Chesin all of Phoenix and several nieces and nephews. Services held Tuesday 11:00 a.m. EVERGREEN MORTUARY. Interment to follow Temple Emanu-El Section of EVERGREEN CEMETERY with Rabbi Jeffrey Ronald officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to: the Friends of the Tucson Pima Public Library, PO Box 43671, Tucson, AZ 85733 or Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 1011 N. Craycroft, Ste. 404, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY and CEMETERY, N. Oracle and W. Miracle Mile.
HATHAWAY, Naomi Shoemaker, 99, a resident of Tucson since 1923, died on February 14, 1996. A Memorial service will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 824 N. Second Avenue, 85705, on Tuesday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Naomi requested that contributions be made to the Memorial Fund at the First Congregational Church.
HENRY, Michele Marie Hofmann, born January 1, 1953 in Flint, MI, passed on to a better life on this 13th day of February, 1996. She is survived by her children, Lisa Henry and Issac Henry; her grandchildren, Jacina and Audrianna; also her parents, Raymond Hofmann and Onalee Bigelow; her six siblings, Donna Hackett, Linda Griffith, Anne Orosco, Scott Hofmann, Carol Rickenburg, Rosie Roman and Mark Bigelow; also several nieces and nephews. She’ll always be loved. Visitation Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. (at Speedway), with services following at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Hope Cemetery.
RAIHL, Steven A., 23, died February 9, 1996. Preceded in death by his father, Albert Raihl. He is survived by his mother, Patricia; sisters, Margaret and Mimi (Bohdan Polanskyj); friends, fellow musicians, and kindred spirits. Please join us to celebrate his life Sunday, February 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the trailhead of Pima Canyon at the end of Magee. Memorial Services will be held at St. Odelia’s Church, Monday, February 19th at 9:00 a.m. Instead of flowers, please send donations in Steven’s name to the Southern Arizona Search and Rescue or St. Odelia’s Youth Education Fund.
