HICKS, Cynthia B., 69, of Zephyrhills, died November 18, 2001 at Hospice Care Center in Dade City. Survivors include two sons, William of Zephyrhills and Taylor of Plant City; and a daughter, Patricia G. Hicks of Hamilton, N.J. A New Jersey native, she moved here in 1988 and was a homemaker. Funeral Services are private.
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KLABER, Thomas, 49, passed away on November 21, 2001. Thomas is survived by two sons, Derek and& Jamie Klaber, both of Dade City, Fla.; a brother, Danny Klaber of Middletown, Ohio,; two sisters, Janie Goodrich of West Chester, Ohio, and Sandy Madden and brother-in-law Fred Madden of Zephyrhills; a niece, Tina Miller and nephew, Freddy Madden and other nieces and nephews. A short time resident o f Zephyrhills, Fla., he spent most of his life in Middletown, Ohio. Thomas was employed at General Electric, Cinn., Ohio. His trade was an electrician but his love was music. He played the guitar with various bands thru the years. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2001.
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MENCHEY, Terry, 88, of Holiday, died November 19, 2001. Survived by brother, Frank Branda; sisters, Julia Rammel and Florence Szumnarski; three nephews and three nieces. Dobies F.H.
SULLO, Nicholas, 61, of New Port Richey, died November 20, 2001. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Kim Sainsbury, Vicki Conrad and Nikole Sullo and two grandchildren. Dobies F.H.
BLACK, Douglas M., 60, died November 17, 2001, in Columbia Falls, Maine. He was born June 19, 1941 in Trilby, Florida and for 38 years has preached for churches in Florida, Georgia and Maine. During those years, Mr. Black also operated a honey farm and a farm machinery business. He has preached for the Milbridge Church of Christ since 1992 and was an elder. Mr. Black served as president of Wash ington-Hancock Farm Bureau, was a director for Maine Farm Bureau, was on the American Farm Bureau Apiary Board, and served as a Columbia Falls selectman. Before moving to Maine, he was an elder for the Trilacoochee Church of Christ, was president of the Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association, and was president of the Trilby Cemetery
Association. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Martha; and t wo children, Scott (Laura) Black of Dade City, and Lesley (John) Anderson of Minot, N.D. and their children, Anastasia and Kollin. Mr. Black is also survived by three brothers, George (Louise) of Lakeland, Walter of Trilby, and Daniel (Eloise) of Bradenton; and a sister Florence (Albert) Wooten of Trilby. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001 at the Trilacoochee Church of Christ with Bob Owen officiating. Interment will be in the Trilby Cemetery.
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HART, William Henry born January 9, 1923 in Portland, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at the age of 78. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean and daughter, Evelyn DeLuca of Wesley Chapel, Fla.; son, Michael Kaiser of, Kingsman, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Theresa and Carl Sullivan of Zephyrhills, Fla., Robert DeLuca of Tampa, Fla. and Joshua Kaiser of Minnesota ; and one great- grandchild, Hannah Sullivan of Zephyrhills, Fla. (that was his pride and joy). William was a Veteran and a retired Boiler- maker from Chicago, Ill. He moved to Dade City, Fla. in 1983. William loved the sport of bowling, and also loved all religious faiths, but was especially fond of the Pentecostal, and enjoyed attending the Pentecostal Church of God in Dade City. Pastor Wade Tay lor will officiate a Memorial Service 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24 at Whitfield Funeral Home in Zephyrhills. William will be put to rest at Florida National Cemetery
in Bushnell, Fla. William had many friends and was loved by everyone who knew him, and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Celiac Sprue Association, Inc., P.O. Box 31700, Omaha, NE. 68131-0700.
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BLACK, Douglas M., formerly of Trilby, died November 17, in Columbia Falls, Maine. He was a minister for the Church of Christ for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and children, Scott and Lesley. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, at Trilacoochee Church of Christ with interment at Trilby Cemetery.
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BOWEN, Stephen Ozee, 60, of Plant City passed away Sunday, November 18, 2001 in Mesa, Ariz. Preceded in death by his parents. Steve is survived by his wife, Phyllis Charlene; two sons, Eric Stephen and Kevin Harold of Tampa, Fla.; two step- daughters, Cathy Beckner of Jacksonville, Fla. and Lois Legg of Beckley, W. Va.; two brothers, Marc Hayes of Crystal River, Fla. and his twin brother, Peter Goudy of Winter Haven, Fla.; one sister, Susan Bowen Blackford of Mattoon, Ill.; and five step-grand- children. A native of Mattoon, Ill., he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and worked in the manufactured home business. Graveside services will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Monday at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell with Reverend Harry H. Holloman officiating and military Honors wi ll be conducted by Sumter County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 til 4:00 p.m. at the Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, 4040 Henderson Blvd. Flowers are acceptable or those who wish may make contributions to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society in his memory.
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BURTON, James (Sessil), 77, of Tampa, died November 15, 2001 at the James A. Haley V.A. Hospital. Born in Tampa, Fla., Mr. Burton is survived by son James Burton, III;daughter Cherlyn Burton- Hemming- way; nine grand- children; nine great-grand- children; devoted cousin Leroy Lockett and a host of friends. He was predeceased by wife, Margaret Cooper-Burton. Memorial service will be held at Orange Blossom Hall (B-Beautiful), 3222 34th Street, Tampa, Sunday, November 25 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery.
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JENKINS, Jeremiah, of Tampa died November 17, 2001. Survived by a loving and devoted wife, Ida Mae; son, Keith B. Jenkins (Yolanda); five sisters, Arlene Fair, Carrie Mae White, Martha Dobson (Rev. Edward), all of South Carolina, Dorothy Clark of St. Petersburg and Annie Brooks of New York; two brothers, Andrew Jenkins (Lena Mae) and Bennie Lee Jenkins, all of Tampa; six grandchildren; aunts, u ncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He was a native of Robertsville, S.C. and a resident of Tampa for 47 years. An Army veteran, he was employed by Paul Smith Construction Co., Pantry Pride (19 years) and was self-employed for 20 years. Ray Williams Funeral Home, 253-3419
MAROLDY, Josephine, 87, passed away November 19, 2001 in Tampa. She is survived by her son, Thomas Maroldy. Born in Cosby, Tenn., she was a Baptist, a homemaker, a member of the American Legion-Post #139 and a United States Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Legion or the Tampa Shriners Hospital for Children. Visitation will be November 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with services to follow at 12:00 p.m. both at Hillsboro Memorial F.H.
MOLINA, Oscar P., 92 of Tampa passed away on Monday, November 19, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Sarah Molina; two daughters, Angela L. Molina and Norma M. Molina; sister Dalia Jimenez and grandson, Rigo Molina. He was a devoted husband and father. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 25, 2001. Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. MARK III FUNERAL HOME, 831-9444.
SALIM, Alan William, 38, passed away November 19, 2001. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Amber; father, Theodore; mother, Dolores; brother, Theodore; sister, Karen; sister- in-law, Amal; brother-in-law, Mohammed; father-in-law, Joseph; mother-in-law, Betty; sister-in-law, Lisa; nieces, Jessica, Jennifer, Leah, Lara, Alana; and nephew Dory. He was born in Rialto, Calif. and raised in Seven Hills, Ohio. He graduated from Normandy High School, Parma, Ohio; attended the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; and graduated from the University of South Florida Summa Cum Laude with a bachelors degree in Engineering Technology in 1988. He was employed by AT&T as Program Manager. Alan was a member of St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p. m. Friday, November 23, 2001, at Carrollwood Chapel of Blount, Curry & Roel. Trisagion at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Father Cassian Newton. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2001, at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church at 6447 76th Ave N., Pinellas Park, Fla. Entombment will follow at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, FL 33759, (727) 796-1992. Mercy dinner to follow burial at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church.
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STEVENS, Sr., Dr. James Lowel, 51 of Plant City died November 21, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Margaret; sons, Gregory, Eric, and James L. `Trey` III all of Plant City; parents, James and Lorraine Steven Sr. of Dallas, Texas ; sisters, Patti Stevens and Karen Stevens both of Austin, Texas ; nieces, Tracy and Samantha Waldroup, Kimmie and Ali Banks, Samantha Black and Cynthia Phil lpot; and nephews, Chris, Alan, and A.J. Black, David and Matthew Crow. He was preceded in death by sister, Pamela Stevens Crow. He graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1968, from FSU in 1972 where he was a member of the Varsity Club Swim Team, and from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1976. He was an avid Seminole fan. He was associated with Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity, Ameri can Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, and Polk County Dental Association. He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry as well as Jr. and Sr. Warden. He was an Eagle Scout and served as Scout Master for Troop 733. He coached many recreational soccer and basketball teams through or with the Plant City recreational Dept. He coached the Plant City Swi m Club in 1977. Dr. Stevens died at home after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. He was known as someone who touched the lives of many through his dental practice of Conway & Stevens, and his association with children through scouting and sports. He remained an inspiration to all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2001 at the Stevens ho me on 903 Pinedale Drive. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Rev. Lester Durst officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services in the parish hall. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Haught Funeral Home - 717-9300
VAUTERS, Sean D., 21, of Tampa, Florida, died on Saturday, November 17, 2001. Survived by his mother, Marci; father, Steven; sister, Anastasia; grand- father, Gene Vauters; grand- parents, Phyllis and Ralph Anderson. In addition to his family, many friends also survived Sean. Sean was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in Yuma, Ariz. Sean touched many in his short time with us and will always be a huge part of our lives. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2001, at the Carrollwood Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. A Graveside service will be held at 12 Noon Sunday, November 25, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
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WALL, Richard Bernard, 65, of Tampa died November 20, 2001. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Margarita; two sons, Richard K. and wife, Linda and Robert W. and wife, Suzanne; one daughter, Angela; three brothers, John, Wiley and Roy Odell; three sisters, Doris, Sue and Mary; and one step- grandson, Phillip. Mr Wall was retired Personnel Manager for the Army and Air Force Exchange and Retired Air Force Veteran. Memorial Service will be held Monday November 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Mac Dill Air Force Chapel. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society.
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BLAIR, Jim, of Lakeland, died November 10, 2001. He is survived by a guardian, David Dumont of Lakeland. He was a resident of Meadowview Life Center of Lakeland. Heath Funeral Chapel.
BUCKNER, Wyatt, 44, of Tampa, died November 11, 2001. Survived by his loving family; wife, Faye; sons, Anthony and Demario; daughters, Jessica and Shambray; mother, Arletta; brothers Lawrence and Edgar and sisters, Vera and Mary. Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church.
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BULICH , Charles, age 78, of Tampa, passed away November 22, 2001. Survivors include his brother, Nick Bulich; sisters, Mary Kuhlenschmidt and Mildred Peterson; nieces, Charla Bulich, Marlene Skinner and Mary Helen Gentile; nephews, Otto Bulich and Mike Bulich; close friends, Faye and Bobby Pages and Pati and Wayne Williamson. He was honorary grandfather to Lisa Pages, Gina Tort, Karen Snapp an d Ken and Jim Williamson. A native of Warnock, Ohio and resident of Tampa for over 30 years, Mr. Bulich was a member of Showman's Association and was a U.S. Marine Veteran of World War II. A Memorial Service will be held Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the chapel of Gonzalez Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Showman's Association in his memory.
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BURTON, James Jr. (Sessil), 77, of Tampa, Fla., died November 15, 2001. He is survived by a loving family and a host of friends. Memorial Celebration has changed to Pilgrim Rest MB Church, 4202 West Nassau St., Carver City, Fla., Sunday, November 25, at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery.
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BUSHEE, Lloyd F., Jr., 80, of Dade City, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001. He is survived by two daughters, Marion Burger of Dade City and Lois Reynolds of Tampa; two sons, Lloyd F. Bushee, III of Brandon, and James M. Bushee of Dover; step-children, Sandy Willis of Danville, Ind., Greg Parsons of Orlando, Fla. and Michael Parsons of North Port, Fla.; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildre n. A native of Esmond, R.I., he moved to Dade City 3 years ago from Lutz. He was a retired furniture maker having worked for the Foster McDavid Furniture Company in Tampa for 20 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in St. Joseph with Rev. Patrick Rebel as celebrant. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery
in Tampa. Friends may call from 7-9:00 p.m. on Monday at the Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Home where a Wake and Rosary Service will be held at 8:00 p.m.
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CASTLE, Elizabeth Toy, age 102 of West Jefferson, N.C., formerly of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at the Jefferson Care Center. Mrs. Castle is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Wheatley of West Jefferson, N.C.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Castle was born on March 4, 1899 in Akron, Ohio, to Elias and Daisy Cummins Toy. She was preceded in death by he r husband, Homer Castle. Mrs. Castle lived and worked in Miami, Fla. before moving to Honolulu, Hawaii. She lived and worked in Honolulu for 42 years, had had recently moved to West Jefferson, N.C. to be with her family. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Father Mark Lawlor will officiate. A graveside will be held at the Punchbow l Veterans Cemetery
in Honolulu, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jefferson Care Center, 121 Brook Street, Jefferon, NC 28640, or Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Condolences may be sent to the family at badger@funeral-plans.com Badger Funeral HOme is in charge of the arrangements.
CHLADNICEK, Rita, 68, of Tarpon Springs, died Thursday, November 22, 2001. Survived by husband, Joseph; son, Brian; brother, Charles Hamill and one granddaughter.
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CUEVAS Ruth, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by her sister, Clara Costa; nephew, Vincent Nuccio, Jr. and wife, Mary; niece, Karen and husband, Tom P. Martino; great-nephews, Stephen and Adam Nuccio, Thomas, Sam and Andrew Martino; great-niece, Kristina Martino; cousins, Ester d Pedro and Irma Fernandez and loving friends, Adele Rodriq uez, Adele and husband, Jim Harris, James and wife, Shioban Harris and Philip Harris. Ruth was a retired School Teacher and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Thomas Stokes officiating. Interment will follow at Centro Austuriano Cemetery. Pall Bearers include Vincent L. Nuccio, Jr., Tom P. Martino, Thomas Martino, Jr., Sam C. Martino, Stephen P. Nuccio, Jim Harris, James Harris and Philip Harris. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at
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DAGAN, Katherine `Hope` ,30, a resident of Lakeland, passed away November 18, 2001. She was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Langford. Survivors include her husband, Philip Dagan; two sons, Philip John Dagan and Robert Allen Dagan; one daughter, Angelica Marie Dagan, all of Lakeland; her parents, David and Patricia Langford of DeFuniak Springs; two brothers, John Langford of DeFuniak S prings and Gary McCaig of Lakeland and one sister, Melody McCaig of Lakeland. Mrs. Dagan was employed as a C.N.A. with Health Center of Plant City. Funeral services will he held Monday, November 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. from Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hopewell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday one hour prior to services.
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DANIELSON, Helen Ruth, 75, of New Port Richey, died November 21, 2001. Survived by daughters, Nanci Walden and Cathy Remmel; one sister and three grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home.
GENCARELLI, Virginia E., 78, of Holiday, passed away on November 19, 2001. She is survived by her husband; a son; a sister; many grand children and great-grandchildren.
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GREGOR, Sr., William J., 75, of Lakeland, died November 17, 2001. Survived by three daughters; two sons; one sister; one brother; nine grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Heath Funeral.
HIATT, Buddy Ray, 71, of Tampa passed away on November 20, 2001 at his residence. Survivors include his wife Virginia; a son, Kevin Hiatt of Ft. Wayne, Ind. a daughter Tracey Tran of Tampa; a stepson Julian Rice of Tampa; a stepdaughter Sharon Rice of St. Petersburg; and grandchildren Richard, Michael and Jeremy Tran and Jessica, Adam and Philip Rice. Mark III Funeral Home 831-9444.
HOWRY, Alexander H., 88, of Winter haven, died November 21, 2001. Survived by son, Alexander Howry IV of Ohio; daughter, Cindy Bruce of Winter Haven and four grand- children.
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HUMPHREY, Elizabeth V., 65, of Tampa, died November 21, 2001. No known survivors. She was born in White Plains, N.Y. and moved here from Sarasota 38 years ago.
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LANKFORD, Shirley Hamilton, 66 of Tampa went to be with her Lord on November 21, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Watts Lankford; and is survived by her sister, Susan Almand; brother, Richard S. Hamilton; four nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2001, at Blount Curry & Roel Funeral Homes, 4207 E. Lake Avenue with visitation one hour prior to service. The interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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MAIER, Edwin, 77, of Palm Harbor, died Friday, November 23, 2001. Survived by wife, Kathryn Elaine and daughter, Darcie Charm Maier.
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McKEON, Scott, 60, of Ruskin, died November 22, 2001. Survived by wife, Deanna; son, Sean; daughter, Jena; a brother; three step-daughters and eight grandchildren. Abbey FH.
McNEALY, John D., 78, of Tampa, died November 18, 2001. Survived by wife, Altemse and six children. Services on Saturday, 1:00 p.m. at The House of God Church, Inc. Everett-Derr & Anderson.
MILLION, Dorothy E., 84, of Sun City Center, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 under the loving care of LifePath Hospice. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Guy C.; four sons, Guy Philip Million of Arlington, Va., John Douglas Million of Singapore, Thomas Rambaut Million of Boonville, Mo. and Stephen Collins Million of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Phillip and Richard Erb of Springfie ld, Mo. and Robert Erb of Whitby Island, Wash.; two sisters, Helen Leonard of Champaign, Ill. and Mildred Gilbert of Springfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was born in Cedar Gap, Mo. and moved to Sun City Center in 1981 from Boonville, Mo. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. She was a member of the Columbia Country Club in Columbia, Mo. and Caloosa Golf and Country Club in Sun City Center. She enjoyed playing bridge and earned the title of Life Master Duplicate Bridge Player. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to LifePath Hospice, 1647 Sun City Center Plaza, Suite 104, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, Fla., 813-634-9900.
MUKALEL, Mary, 80, of Brandon passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001. She is survived by a loving family. A funeral mass will be held Today at Corpus Christi Catholic Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens.
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POLLAK, Ruth E. Branyan, 84, of Holiday, died November 22, 2001. Survived by husband, Walter; two sons; two daughters; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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