ALTA MacLEAN, 98, of Zephyrhills died Friday at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home. A native of Jasper, N.Y. she moved to this area four years ago from Sarasota. She was Baptist. She is survived by two sons, Norbert Sr. of Island Heights, N.J., and Richard MacLean of Torrance, Calif.; a daughter, Hazel Bornefeld of Zephyrhills; six grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and 15 great-great- grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Tampa.
October 5, 1998
EDNA L. "NONNIE" NEWSOME, 84, of Dade City died Friday at Royal Oak Nursing Home. She moved to this area several years ago from her native Tampa. She was a retired sectionizer for the Pasco Packing Co., a wrapper for Circle B Meat Co., a shoe department clerk for Hardy's Department Store and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dade City. She is survived by her son, J. Lamar of Dade City; five sisters, Bessie Custard of Trilby, Reba Breeden of Lacoochee, Geneva Huffstutler, Katheryn Tinsley, and Mildred Rosier all of Dade City; nine grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Home, Dade City.
October 5, 1998
JOSEPHINE ONODY, 86, of Port Richey, died Monday at her home. A native of Italy, she moved to Port Richey from New York's Long Island in 1980. She was a retired sewing machine operator for a clothing company and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in New Port Richey. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
October 5, 1998
GEORGE R. OSTBERG, of New Port Richey died Saturday at Tandem Healthcare. He moved to this area 18 years ago from his native Erie, Pa. He was a retired guard for American District Telegraph, an Army veteran of World War II, and a Lutheran. He is survived by his wife, Frances; a daughter, Suzanne Pollock of Erie; and two grandchildren. Michels- Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
October 5, 1998
HAROLD E. "BUD" RUTH, 68, of Port Richey died Sunday at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point. A native of Chicago, he moved to this area 18 years ago from Elk Grove, Ill. He was a retired mechanic for B&R Auto, and a member of the General Motors Retirees Club. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; six sons, Timothy, Tommy, Neil, and Randy Ruth, all of Illinois, Chuck and Jim Anderson, both of Orlando; two daughters, Susan Liecti and Donna Faulkerson, both of Illinois; a sister, Doris Franklin of Tennessee; and 14 grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.
October 5, 1998
JULIAN B. SANDERS, 88, of Holiday died Sunday at Regional Medical Center at Bayonet Point. A native of Paducah, Ky., he moved to this area 25 years ago from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was a retired technician for an electric company, Baptist, and a life member of Moose Lodge 918 in Cuyahoga Falls. He is survived by four daughters, Majorie Anquillare of Hudson, Ohio, Irene R. Metz and Rita Cargil, both of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Janet Voscinar of Masaryktown; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.
October 5, 1998
SARAH B. TALBOTT, 88, of New Port Richey died Monday at Heather Hills Nursing Home. A native of Liberty, Ind., she moved to this area 22 years ago from Annandale, Va. She was a retired special education teacher and Methodist. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Joe Larsen of Great Neck, N.Y., and Mary Talbott of Martinsville, Va.; and one granddaughter. National Cremation Society, Holiday.
October 5, 1998
HELEN C. TAYLOR, 74, of New Port Richey died Thursday in Huntington, W.Va. A native of Southington, Conn., she moved to this area 18 years ago from Enfield, Conn. She was Catholic. She is survived by her husband, William M.; a son, Jack W. of Huntington; and two grandchildren. North-Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, New Port Richey.
October 5, 1998
HAZEL LUCILLE WILDERODER, 76, of Wesley Chapel died Friday at home. A native of Pomeroy, Ohio, she moved to this area five years ago from Fort Myers. She was Methodist. She is survived by a son, Terry of Metairie, La.; a daughter, Mara Lynn of New Brighton, Pa.; three sisters, Sandra Ellison of Zephyrhills; Darlene Harmes and Phyllis Figley, both of California; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
October 5, 1998
ANTINK, William W. Sr., 90, of Tampa died Wednesday. Oakley Funeral Home, Dade City.
July 16, 1999
HEBARD, Henry K., 93, of Port Richey died Monday. National Cremation Society, Holiday.
July 16, 1999
KIRKHAM, Fred Dewayne, 70, of Zephyrhills died Sunday. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
July 16, 1999
PARKER, Thomas W., 58, of New Port Richey died Tuesday. National Cremation Society, Holiday.
July 16, 1999
REECE, Verna P., 70, of Hudson died July 9. National Cremation Society, Holiday.
July 16, 1999
TUDOR, Lubo, 91, of Hudson died July 6. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.
July 16, 1999
WHITENACK, Maxine A., 72, of Hudson died Tuesday. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Avenue Chapel, Hudson.
July 16, 1999
FLICKEN, Bertha W., 93, of Largo died Sunday. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
July 16, 1999
JENSEN, Emil G., 88, of Belleair died Thursday. Hubbell Funeral Home and Crematory, Belleair Bluffs.
July 16, 1999
O'NEILL, Peter M., 53, of Crystal Beach died Monday. National Cremation Society, Clearwater.
July 16, 1999
TRUSTY, Lavern Jackson, 82, of Clearwater died Tuesday. Ambassador Mortuary Service, Oldsmar.
July 16, 1999
GIDDINS, Ellison, 70, of Davenport died July 9. Lane-Holt Funeral Home, Haines City.
July 16, 1999
KOZBIEL, Lorayne M., 78, of Winter Haven died Wednesday. Family Funeral Services, Winter Haven.
July 16, 1999
MERZLAK, Dudley J., 79, of Auburndale died Tuesday. Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven.
July 16, 1999
SPENCER, Marjorie C., 70, of Polk City died Wednesday. Lakeland Funeral Home.
July 16, 1999
WILSON, Eugene, 54, of Poinciana died July 9. Epps Mortuary, Lake Wales.
July 16, 1999
JACQUES ABRAM, 83, of Tampa died Monday. A native of Lufkin, Texas , he moved to the area from Canada in 1962. He was a concert pianist and college professor and Army veteran. He is survived by two sons, Jonathan of Washington and Gregory of Croton, N.Y.; a daughter, Nell of Tampa; a brother, Lynwood of Louisville, Ky.; and two grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
SISTER JAMES MICHAEL "ROSIE" ARDUENGO, 65, of Tampa died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A lifelong resident, she taught for the Academy of the Holy Names, Sacred Heart Academy, St. Lawrence School, St. Peter Claver, St. Joseph's in Bradenton and St. Mary Star of the Sea in Key West and was a member of Sisters of the Holy Names. She is survived by two brothers, James and Thomas; two sisters, Barbara Gonzalez and Sister Barbara Rose Arduengo. Marsicano- B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
ROSALIE PULEO BRAVO, 67, of Tampa died Monday at Palm Garden Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident, seamstress, homemaker and Jehovah's Witness. She is survived by a son, Joseph of Tampa; a brother, Julio Puleo of Tampa; a sister, Josephine Scardino of Tampa; and two grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes, A.P. Boza Riverside Chapel, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
JAMES RALPH BYRD, 93, of Tampa died Monday at National Health Care Center. A native of Midland City, Ala., he moved to the area in 1924. He was a driver for Trailways Bus Co. and member of First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nettie; three sons, James Jr. of Carrollton, Texas , Michael Meza of St. Petersburg and Kenneth of Tampa; four daughters, Margie Myers of Largo, Patricia Stringer of Brandon, Linda McLain of Valrico and Sybil Wilkerson of Vero Beach; 22 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City.
October 7, 1998
CECIL A. CLARK, 87, of Lakeland died Monday at Lake Wales Extended Care Center. A native of Bartow, he moved to Lakeland in 1960. He was a retired welder, member of Central Avenue Baptist Church in Lake Wales and World War II Army Air Forces veteran. He is survived by a daughter, Alma C. of Tampa; two sons, William N. of Babson Park and Jack M. of Mulberry; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.
October 7, 1998
WALTER E. DOLL SR., 80, of Tampa died Monday at home under the care of LifePath Hospice. A native of New York City, he moved to the area in 1956. He was a retired salesman for Independent Parts Warehouse of Tampa, Army veteran of World War II, Purple Heart recipient, and member of the American Legion and St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Anne; two sons, Walter Jr. of Atlanta and Dennis of Tampa; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Glass Funeral Home, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
CLEMENTE R. DOMINGUEZ JR., 62, of Tampa died Tuesday. A native of Oriente, Cuba, he moved to the area in 1967. He was Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Irma; two sons, Rudy of Tampa and Clemente III of Brandon; two daughters, Leticia Kallas and Betty Hernandez, both of Tampa; three brothers; three sisters; and nine grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.
October 7, 1998
BOBBY FAULK, 62, of Temple Terrace died Thursday at Vencor Hospital. A native of Columbus County, N.C., he moved to the area 11 years ago. He was a boat dredger and Methodist. He is survived by two brothers, Norwood of Lumberton, N.C., and Belton of Fayetteville, N.C.; and four sisters, Lucile Lewis of Lumberton, Arnesa Smith of Nakina, N.C., Doris Ward of Whiteville, N.C., and Diane Nesbit of Tampa. Florida Mortuary, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
LEONORA S. FERNANDEZ, 75, of Tampa died Sunday at University Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Tampa, she was a secretary and member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Fernando; a son, Daniel of Temple Terrace; a daughter, Nora Wessling of Augusta, Ga.; and five grandchildren. C.E. Prevatt Funeral Home, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
ODELL HICKS, 35, of Tampa died Sept. 30. He was a lifelong resident, computer engineer and member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, Odell Jr. of St. Petersburg; two daughters, Jasmine and Joy, both of St. Petersburg; his parents, Robert and Marritta; three brothers, Ozell, John Williams and Gary, all of Tampa; and two sisters, Mittie Wyche and Sarah Haywood. Wilson Funeral Home, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
ROBERT C. KRISTIANSEN, 44, of Tampa died Sunday. A native of Chicago, he moved to the area 20 years ago. He worked in residential and commercial construction and was Protestant. He is survived by a son, Ezra of Land O' Lakes; two stepsons, Kenny Morrow and Cre Morrow, both of Land O' Lakes; a daughter, Heather of Lutz; a stepdaughter, Echo Fornabio of New Port Richey; his mother, Yoland of Round Lake, Ill.; two brothers, William of Monroe, Wash., and Raymond of Tampa; two sisters, Diane Mahoney and Pauline, both of Round Lake; and a grandchild. He also is survived by a companion, Karen Maine of Tampa. Glass Funeral Home, Tampa.
October 7, 1998
MARGARET AILENE MOTHERSHED LEWIS, 85, of Tampa died Monday. A Florida native, she moved to the area in 1938. She was a retired nurses aide for Tampa General Hospital and member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband, Willie; a son, Ralph Mothershed of Lutz; a stepson, Richard; two daughters, Jane Culver and Josephine Bolton, both of Tampa; a stepdaughter, Sandra Aaron of Tampa; and several grandchildren, great- and great- great-grandchildren. Blount, Curry & Roel funeral Homes, Nebraska Chapel, Tampa.
October 7, 1998