ROBERTS, Hilda, 66, of Tampa, died May 19, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Claude Gilbert; and fifteen children, Barbara Rosizer, Dennis Holden, Albert Holden, Berlin Holden, Rickey Holden, Maltoney Holden, Audrey Holden, Constance Jones, Gwendolyn Payne, Gregory Presley III, Glynis Malcolm, Faith Gilbert, Claudette Gilbert, Annette Gilbert and Allison Coffie-Gilbert; twenty four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Earleen Roberts. Funeral Services will be held Thursday May 23, 2002 at 2 p.m.
Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services
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SANCHEZ, Eduardo P., age 74 of, Tampa, passed away May 19, 2002. A native of Cirro, Havana, Cuba, and resident of Tampa since 1953, Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Aleida; son, Eddie Sanchez, Jr.; daughter, Milagro Puertos and husband Daniel; grand- daughter, Desiree Munoz; and brother, Jose Sanchez.
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SMEEKS, Morris H., 89 of Riverview passed away May 20, 2002. Survived by his wife, Inez; two daughters, Dianna Davis and Linda White; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Hamilton Funeral Home
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SMITZES, Melpomene J., 78, of Tarpon Springs, formerly of Tampa, died May 20, 2002. Survived by sister, Helen J. Smitzes, Tarpon Springs. She was a retired college professor at USF. Dobies Funeral Home.
STYLES, Charlie F. Jr., age 51, of Thonotosassa passed away May 17, 2002. He is survived by mother, Ruby; father, Charlie, Sr.; six children; grandchildren; seven brothers; and six sisters. Wilson F.H.
TAYLOR, Bertha Leora, 87, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, Gordon F. Taylor. She is survived by her son and daughter- in-law, James Walter and JoeAnn Taylor; her grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Michael W. Taylor, Joe B. and Toni Eastman Taylor; her great-grandsons, Jonathan and Gregory Taylor; her brothers and sisters, Johnny Young, Gladys Wilmot, Joe Young, Tommy Young and Jimmy Young. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Brandon Health and Rehab Center for the loving care they have shown during the past five years. Without them we surely would have lost our loved one long ago. Funeral services will be conducted at Stowers Funeral Home in Brandon at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2002. The family will rec eive friends and loved ones at Stowers Funeral Home, 401 W. Brandon Blvd., (813- 689-1211) on Thursday, May 23, 2002 from 6 to 8 P.M. Internment will be at Willow Oak Cemetery of Mulberry, Fla.
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TRACY, Alice, 82, of Holiday, formerly of Largo, died Sunday, May 19, 2002. Survived by husband, Harold; sons, Ralph and Richard O'Dell and Drew; and daughter, Sharon O'Dell. Dobies Funeral Home
WEAVER, William Ossie, 88, of Tampa, died May 16, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born
in Butts County, Ga. and came here in 1973 from Orlando, Fla. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 6 p.m. at the West Shore Baptist Church, where he was a member. Address: 305 N. Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, Fla.
YOUNG, Irene Lucille, 65, of Seffner, passed away May 20, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Eugene F. Young; two daughters, Debra Yard and Barbara Von Pusch; four brothers, Marcus, Russell, Leonard, and Jerome Knieriem; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Young was co-owner of Young's Kitchens. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2002, at Noon, at the Garden of Memories Chapel, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, with interment to follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
ZWAYER, Judy, 51, of Dade City, Fla., passed away May 16, 2002 in Tampa. Mrs. Zwayer was preceded in death by her son, Chris Zwayer. Survivors include her husband, Michael B. Zwayer; daughter, Seana Willis; father, Leo Kocol; and brothers, Mike, Phil, Bobby and Tom Kocol. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. A Funeral Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated Thursday May 23, 2002 at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Joseph - Dade City, Fla.
BECKER, Ann, 90, of New Port Richey died May 21, 2002. Survived by sisters, Martha Juna and Elizabeth Carner; nephew, James Juna; and nieces, Maureen Doherty, Patricia Crabtree and Gail. Dobies
DWYER, Earl, 74, of Port Richey died May 22, 2002. Survived by wife, Pat; children, Robert and Margaret; step-children, Mark and Douglas Fowler, Pamela Yacobelli and Theresa Savich. Dobies Funeral Home.
HARRIS, Marcia, 52, of New Port Richey died Monday, May 20, 2002. Survived by daughter, Melanie Gramling; mother, Viola Gross; sister, Elizabeth Kerby; and two grandchildren. Dobies F.H.
KELLER, John R., Sr., 59, of Dade City, died Monday, May 20, 2002 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Ellen C. Tait Keller; a son and daughter whose addresses are unknown; sons Thomas A. Tait and Howell W. Tait, Jr., both of Dade City; four grandchildren: Jeremy A. Tait of Zephyrhills, Kristina L. Tait of West Columbia, Texas, Howell W. Tait, III of Dade City and Christopher T. Tait of Dad e City; one great-grandson, Logan A. Tait at Zephyrhills; three brothers, Merrill Keller of Sanford, Fla., William Keller of North Florida, and Howard Keller of Ruskin, Fla.; three brothers-in-law, Alex A. Caruthers of Temple Terrace, Fla., Douglas M. Caruthers of Ridge Manor, Fla. and Billie J. Caruthers of Desarc, Arkansas; and numerous relatives and friends. A native of Kokomo, Indiana, he move d to Dade City in 1984 from Frostproof, Fla. He was a bricklayer and a member of the Bricklayers Union Local No. 3 in Tampa. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Mausoleum Chapel at Chapel Hill Gardens with Rev. Steve Andrews officiating. Entombment will follow. Friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until service time on Friday.
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SCHICK, Harry, 50, died May 14, 2002, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House in Dade City. He is survived by a beautiful daughter, Dana; his father, Raymond; two brothers; and a sister. Kelly Memorial F.H.
BAILEY, Ruth G., of Tampa, died May 19, 2002. Survivors include children, Harry, Robert, Ronald and Gloria; brother, James; and five grandchildren. Ray Williams Funeral Home, 253-3419.
BANNON, Elizabeth Ann, 84, of Tampa passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. Survivors cousin, James R. Bannon of Tampa; nephews William A. Bannon, and Robert P. Bannon both of Anchorage, Alaska, John M. Bannon of St. Petersburg; great-nieces, Amy L. Bannon, Washington, D.C., Elizabeth C. Bannon, St. Petersburg; great-nephews, Scott K. Bannon, Anchorage and Kelsey M. Bannon, St. Petersburg. Memorial Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Tampa. International Funeral Home, Pinellas Park
BILLIAS, Charles G., 81, of Tarpon Springs died May 22, 2002. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; son, George C., St. Petersburg; and brother, Jim `Mitchell`, Holiday. Dobies Funeral Home
BLACK, Beulah W., 63, of Enoree, S.C., a seasonal resident of Tampa, died May 12, 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle Robinson of Enoree, S.C. Ambassador Mortuary
BLESSING, Martha H., 83, of Liberty, Mo., formerly of Tampa, died May 14, 2002. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Moore; one son, Dr. Tim Blessing; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren.
BRIGHT, Emilie J., 61, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Born in Chicago, Ill., she lived in this area since 1964. She was a Catholic. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; four sons, Michael Bright of Lake Wales, Fla., Ernest Bright of Mango, Fla., Mark and John Bright both of Dover, Fla., and Richard Bright of Tampa; two sisters, Elizabeth Hunter of Anderson, S.C., and Sally Mader of Lake Wales Fla.; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be held May 24, 2002 From 6-7 p.m. Funeral Services at 7 p.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. 689-8121
BUTLER, Herman, age 54, of Tampa passed away May 20, 2002. He is survived by friend, Minnie; children, Keith, Talonda; brother, Wardell; sisters, Martha and Marina; and four granddaughters. Wilson F.H.
CAPUANO, James V., 86, of Tampa passed away May 21, 2002 at Tampa General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Donna `Tillie` Capuano. Jimmy was a meat cutter working for U-Save but retired after many years from Wilson Company. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 10 a.m. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to LifePath Hospice in his memory.
CARTER, Gloria `Dutch`, 65, a resident of Dover, passed away May 22, 2002. She is survived by three sons, Dana Carter, Wayne Carter and Guy Carter; eight grandchildren and her companion and friend, Ed `Eddie` Bowman. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 11 a.m. from Hopewell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Knighten, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Hopewell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
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CASSEY, Norma D., 73, of Ridley Park, Pa., and Tampa, died May 15, 2002. She is survived by her husband, John C. Cassey of Tampa and Ridley Park, Pa. Holloway Funeral Home
CHAVEZ, Sheila L., 65, passed away May 20, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Edward Chavez; daughters, Heather Dial and Teresa Chavez; sons, Rick Chavez and Thomas Chavez; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Chavez was a devoted mother and wife. She also provided volunteer service for HRS, taking in infants into her home and caring for them until HRS properly placed them. She served almost 18 year s of volunteer service. A memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Incarnation Catholic Church, corner of W. Hillsborough Ave. and Webb Rd. Immediately following the service family will receive friends at the home of Heather Dial.
DANIELS, Arthur T., 51 of Tampa passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2002. He served his country during the Vietname War and spent most of his life in the Tampa area. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Daniels of Tampa; step-daughters, Kathy Stepp of Seffner and Chris Barnhill of Riverview; and step-son, Rich Freeman of Seffner. Also mother, Irene Curington of Cape Coral; brothers, Bill and Mike Daniels of Lithia; sisters, Cleogene Reed, Emily Unde of Cape Coral and Georgine Newcomb of Brandon; son, Stephen Daniels and daughter, Laura Daniels of Pensacola. He has six nieces, four nephews and seven grandchildren. A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Rd., Riverview. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to LifePath Hospice of Tampa.
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FANNAN, Christopher William, 18 years old, Tampa, Florida, died May 19, 2002, as a result from a blow to the head. Christopher was preceded in death by a grandfather, Ray Dean Fowler; and an aunt, Willa Carol Williams. He is survived by his parents, Cynthia and Timothy Fannan, of the home; Chris Khan and spouse, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; two brothers, Joshua Fannan, of the home, and Joshua Khan , Shawnee Mission, Kan.; two sisters, Heather Fannan, Greenwood, Mo., and Cheyenne Fannan, of the home; grandparents, Forrest Grady Williams, Windsor, Mo., Etta May Fowler, Grain Valley, Mo., James and Mildred Fannan, Harrisonville, Mo.; William and Patricia Khan, Independence, Mo.; aunts and uncles, Carl and Mona Brooks, Raymore, Mo., Jon and Paula Voss, Lee's Summit, Mo., Darrell and Debbie Smith, Lincoln, Mo., Gaylen and Jennie Fowler, Peculiar, Mo., Rodney and Janice Fowler, Columbia, Mo., Ken and Linda Coble, Red Oak, Texas, James and JoAnn Fannan, Littleton, Colo., Lisa Fannan, Olathe, Kan., Steve and Terri Khan, Marietta, Ga., Brian and Rochelle Khan, Independence, Mo.; and 24 cousins. Christopher was born
December 4, 1983 in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Walter L. Sickles High School in Tampa, Fla. and was scheduled to graduate May 24, 2002. Christopher was a giving, imaginative, unique young man who was honored by a wealth of friends. His ambition was to pursue an Army career as an Airborne Ranger to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. He loved his family, friends, and the beauty of nature with a special interest in fishing and cars. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 709 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. The interment is private. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that contributions are made payable to Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund for Christopher Fannan Memorial, P.O. Box 14407, St. Petersburg, FL, 33733-4407.
FLEISS, Margaret, `Cookie`, 82, of Valrico passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Survivors include three brothers, George Szanyi, Johnnie and Alex Sandy; two sisters, Ann Szanyi and Irene Blakey. She was a member of the Senior Friends of Brandon. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service at the funeral home.
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GAUTIER, Leon, age 1, of Tampa passed away May 19, 2002. He is survived by his mother, Leonor and other relatives. Wilson Funeral Home
GREEN, Thomas `Tommy` Gary, 35, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Tommy was born
at Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah, Georgia. He is pre- deceased by his mother Alicia Sue Green. He is survived by his father, Ret. MSGT Thomas C. Green of Tampa; sister, Alicia Denise and husband Scotty Wayne Hudson and niece Jennifer Lynn. He is also survived by three uncles, three aunts, several cousins and many wonderful friends. He worked for Southern Sound of Tampa as a Sound System Technician for the last four years. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Mark III Family Funeral Home located at 7701 W. Hillsborough Ave. with Rev. Robert J. Green of Oneco, Fla. officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
GRIGNOL, Edward L., 90, of Dade City, died May 18, 2002. He is survived by three sons, Richard of San Antonio, Fla.; Albert and Ronald of Erie, Pa. He was born
in Erie, Pa. Holloway Funeral Home
GUERTIN, Kiera Elise, 5, of Lakeland, died May 21, 2002. She is survived by her parents, Lisa and Brian; sister, Kaitlyn; grandparents, Anthony and Lela Carlton, Thomas and Elizabeth Guertin. Whidden-McLean
HALLER, Marianne, 61, passed away on May 21, 2002, in Brandon. Born in Scranton, Pa., she moved to this area in 1994. She was a Catholic and a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her son, Louis; daughter, Leyna; brother, John; sisters, Theresa and Joann; and grandchildren: Holly, Bennett, and Andrew. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Nativity Catholic Church, in Brandon. Visitation will take place May 25, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, with a funeral mass to follow at Nativity Catholic Church, at 9:30 a.m.
HYLTON, Myron L., 81, of Tampa passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a brother Alan Richard Hylton of Tampa; nieces, Stephanie Moffitt of Riverview, Debra Littleton and her husband Rick of Knoxville, Tenn., and Patricia Hasty of Tampa; sister-in-law Beverly Hoover of Toronto; step sisters in law, Elizabeth Alsop and her husband Webb a nd Marie Glover and her husband John all of Kansas City, Kan. well as several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Mr. Hylton was a Presbyterian, a Coast Guard Veteran of World War II and was an active member of the Tampa Board of Realtors for many years. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Mark III Funeral Home South Tampa Chapel with Dr. John DeBovoise of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Florida United Methodist Children's Home P.O. Box 6299 Deltona, FL 32728-6299 or Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church 3501 San Jose, Tampa, FL 33629.
MARTIN, Esther M., age 94, of Tampa, passed away May 22, 2002. Survivors include her sons, Arthur M., Jr. and Jack V. Martin; daughters, Patricia A. Slater and Shirley A. Deroche; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was a devout member of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and known for a loving touch. A Funeral Mass will be offered for the repose of her soul Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the recitation of the Catholic Wake Rite to begin at 7 p.m. at the chapel of
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MORALES PEREZ, Oscar, 79, of Tampa, passed away May 22, 2002 in Tampa. Survivors include his son, Oscar Morales Dean; daughter, Martha Morales Dean; sisters, Caridad Diaz and Alicia Sanchez; niece, Mireya Linsky; nephew, Fernando Diaz and several grandchildren nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday 12 Noon at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
MOYER, Margaret E. (nee Huggard), 80, passed away May 22, 2002 in Sarasota. She is survived by her three daughters; one son; two brothers; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Robarts F.H.
OREM, Sevestine Nicole, infant daughter of Nathaniel and Nicole, passed away May 18, 2002. Services will be held Friday, May 24, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. 689-8121
POSPHISHIL, Pauline B., 55, of Plant City, passed away on May 22, 2002. She is survived by her loving family. Wells Memorial Funeral Home (813) 752-1111
RADNAY, Tibor, 87, of Dunedin died May 22, 2002. Survived by wife, Sara; daughter, Georgette Summarell; step-daughter, Martha Farkas; and step-granddaughter, Jacqueline Farkas. Dobies F.H.
SATA, Mary, 80, passed away peacefully at home May 22, 2002 in Apollo Beach. Born in Rushford, Minn., she moved to this area in 1988. She was an Administrative Technician and a Catholic. She is survived by her husband, Dwight; son, Jon; daughters, Dianna and Debora; brothers, Daniel and John; sister, Evelyn; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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STANALAND, Frances M., 93, of Palmetto died Tuesday, May 21, 2002 in Bradenton. She was born
in Hoboken, N.J. and was a 55 year resident of Manatee County. She was the widow of E. Vernon Stanaland. Mrs. Stanaland was a former grove owner and fruit shipper. She was especially proud of being a founding member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Palmetto. Survivors include her brother, Joseph Rebolini and his wife, Agnes of Boynton Beach, Fla.; brother-in-law, Jerry Poslusny of Palmetto; sisters-in-law, Alice Rebolini of Weehawken, N.J., Magdalene Holland of Ft. Meade, Fla. and Daphne Curlee of Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Mansion Chapel, 1400 36th Ave. E., Ellenton. Services will be held Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 504 26th St. W., Palmetto. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery in Wimauma, Fla. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Mansion Chapel is in charge of arrangements
STONE, Regina E., 55, a resident of Lithia, passed away May 22, 2002. She is survived by her loving family. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. from Hopewell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Evans officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to LifePath Hospice.
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STRICKLAND, Pamela, 59, of Lakeland, died May 21, 2002. She is survived by one brother, Judge Tim Strickland, of Lakeland, Fla. Services 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Heath Funeral Chapel, Lakeland.
SWIFT, Grace A., age 81, died on May 23, 2002 in Tampa. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Swift and his wife Cheryl of Tampa, David Swift of California; a grandson, Brett Swift of Tampa; and a sister, Barbara Ewell of Mass. Private services were held.
WEST, Deborah, of Tampa, died May 18, 2002. Survivors include children, Tony, Malcolm, Latrell and Rashidah; three grandchildren: mother, Claretha West. Ray Williams Funeral Home, 253-3419.
Andrews, Ursula, 64, of New Port Richey, died Thursday, May 23, 2002. Survived by son, Charles; daughters, Chris, Carrie; brothers, Thomas, Rodney III. Dobies Funeral Home.
BULGER, Billie Jean, 39, New Port Richey, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Survived by husband, Mathew; siblings, David Chapin, Debbie Guhl, Michael, Cathy and Mickey Sears. Dobies F.H.
DAVIS, Harry, 73, passed away May 23 in Zephyrhills. Survivors; wife, Kathleen; son; daughters; 11 grandchildren. Services 6 p.m. Saturday at
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DUDEK, Robert S., 72, passed away May 22, in Zephyrhills. Survived by his wife, Lorraine of Zephyrhills; a son, Robert A. Dudek of Bristol, Conn.; a daughter, Lynne Ann Smith of Southington, Conn.; a brother, Leonard Dudek of Meriden, Conn.; and three grandchildren. Funeral Mass and Interment will be held in Southington, Conn. Mr. Dudek was a Veteran of the Army, and a member of the VFW and the Eagles.
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DUNN, Lloyd, 86, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Survived by wife, Georgette; daughters, Karen, Renee; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Home.
FERENTINOS, Anthony, 72, Hudson, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Survived by wife, Bessie; sons, Thomas, John; daughter, Christina Kochka; brother, Dan.
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WEIGLE, Gary W., 56, Holiday, died Thursday, May 23, 2002. Survived by his sister, Nancy A. (Doyle) Croak, Williamsport, Pa. He was a musician and Air Force Veteran. Dobies Funeral Home.
AVIRETT, Zephyr Colding, 94, of Riverview went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Zephyr was born
in Turkey Creek, Fla. on October 7, 1907. She is predeceased by her husband, William L. Avirett. She is survived by son, Larry Avirett of Riverview; daughters, Virginia Little and Karen Hester of Riverview and Eileen Bailey of Princeton, NJ; 11 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren ; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Riverview, 10716 Boyette Road. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 26, 2002 from the hours of 3 - 5 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview.
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BOUTGES, Denise, 89, died May 23, 2002 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey. Survived by two daughters; sister; four grandchildren. Michels and Lundquist F.H.
CARLSON, Jane Brunson, 69, formerly of Tampa died May 12, 2002 in Princeton, N.J. She is survived by her son, Captain Eric Carlson, his wife Holly, and their son, Lee Armistead Carlson of German- town, Tenn.; son, Christopher Carlson of New York City; and daughter, Linnea Carlsen of Princeton, N.J.
CUSUMANO, Rose DiMaggio, 88, of Tampa (Ybor City) passed away May 23, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Cusumano. She is survived by her son, Anthony D. Cusumano and his wife Ruth of Tampa; her brother, Nick DiMaggio; her three sisters, Mary Saia, Josephine Pugh and Beatrice Attaway; five grandchildren, Debby Cusumano Michael Cusumano, Sonny, Jeff and Connie Cole; and five great-grandchildren, Savannah Karchner, David Cole Karchner, Sarah Rose Cole, Hunter Cole and Austin Cole. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, May 28 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon at the funeral home with funeral services beginning at 12 Noon. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Tampa.
DISON, Jack W. Sr., 73, went to be with our Lord, May 23, 2002. He was a devoted husband and father, and proud military veteran. He was born
in Marion, La. Survived by wife of 52 years, Grace Juanita; children, Jack W. Jr. and wife Kay, Carolyn Cardinale and husband Rodney, and Sandra Lucas and husband Rod; grandchildren, Wendy, Wayne (wife Danielle), Eric, Christopher (wife Jenny), Donnie (wife Tina), Rene, Wesley, Michelle (husband Justin), Sean (wife Jennifer), Rodney Jr., Shannon, Randy, Troy, Brenda, Rodney (wife Cassie), Tesha (husband Joey), Stacey and Chad; great- grandchildren, Aaron, David, Jake, Stephanie, Brandon, Makenzie, Tony, Cheyenne, Ashley, Sean Jr., John, Derek, Christine, Taylor, Sammie, Sophia and Gabby; three brothers, Keith, Ken, Jimmy and their loving families; sister-in-law, Bertha, widow of Gene Dison; two brothers-in- law, Charlie and Fred Snow and their families; and friends and church family at North Rome Baptist Church, too many to list, but we love and thank them all. Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at North Rome Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held at Swilley Funeral Home, 1602 W. Waters Ava., Monday May 27, 2002 from 5-7 p.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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DOCKERY, Maurice, age 69, of Tampa, Fla., born
in Morgantown, Kentucky, died Thursday, May 23, 2002 in Tampa. He was retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years. He is survived by sons, Maurice Dockery, Jr., of Lakeland, and Wesley Dockery of Tampa; daughters, JoAnn Talley of Bunnell, Delnora Dockery of Tampa, Maureena Davis, Benton, Ill., Donna Augustine, of Parish, Md., and Jennifer Amstutz of Plant City. He leaves 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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EVANS, Hugh Thomas, passed away May 18, 2002 in Bakersfield, Calif. He is survived by family. Services were held Wednesday and interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Basham Funeral Home
GONZALEZ, Maria, age 97 of Tampa, passed away May 24, 2002. She was a native of Havana, Cuba and resident of Tampa for the past eight years. Mrs. Gonzalez is survived by her nieces, Delfina Vinas and husband Daniel and their daughter, Anna; Anna's children, Annelle and Jason and Daisy Chiong and her husband Guillermo; and their daughters, Daisy, Barbara and Janet and their loving families; and cousin, Alipio Luis and wife, Nena.
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GURGANUS, Tommy I., 60, of Tampa died May 22, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Tommy I. Gurgaus Jr. of Jasper, Ala. and Jimmy Ray Rose of North Carolina; daughter, Sandra Marie Rose of New Mexico; daughter-in-law, Michelle Rose; grandson, Christopher Rose of Tampa and grand- daughters, Heather and Ashley Rose of Tampa. In loving memory, Linda. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 from 6-7 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church on 60th Street and Broadway.
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