SCHILLING, Frederick C., 83, passed away on August 22, 2002. He is survived by two sons, Frederick C., Jr. of Pompano Beach, Fla. and Mark E. of Zephyrhills, Fla.; a daughter, Isabella Mallants of Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, August 30 at Floral Memory Gardens in Dade City, Fla. A visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, August 30 at the funeral home. He was employed for 30 years by Eastern Air Lines as a Pilot Instructor. He was a 33 degree Mason belonging to Trilby Lodge #141, the Egypt Temple Shrine, the Royal Order of Scotland, all three York Rite Bodies, the York Rite College and the Red Cross of Constantine. He was a member of the American Or chid Society, the U.S. Air Force, the 351st Bomb Group. He will be remembered for his keen wit, his wonderful personality and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
WHITFIELD FUNERAL HOME
WILSON, II, Robert Barker, 85, of Ridge Manor, Fla., died August 24, 2002 in Dade City, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Wilson, of Ridge Manor, Fla.; three sons, Robert and wife Lila Wilson of New Bedford, Mass., Robert J. Wilson Ridge Manor, Fla., Michael A. Wilson, Camden, N.J.; two step-sons, Anthony and wife Joyce Iannaccone, Blairstown, N.J., and James and wife Mary, Iannaccone, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; one step-daughter, Roseanne Iannaccone, Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his best friend, Squirt, the dog. He was a lineman with a public power company. He moved to Central Florida in 1973 from New Jersey. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Ridge Manor, and a member of IBEW #164. There will be a Rosary on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Purcell Funeral Home Chapel with a Memorial Service following at 11 a.m. with Father Gerard Murphy officiating. Interment at Florida National Cemetery. Bushnell, Fla. will be at 12:30 p.m. with military Honors rendered by Marion County Honor Guard. Family and friends will gather at St. Anne's Hall in Ridge Manor following this service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 37441 Clinton Avenue, Dade City, FL, 33525.
YEAGER, Verna, 92, passed away Aug. 23, 2002, in Zephyrhills. Survived by daughters, Eleanor Stinchcomb, Doris Drewry and Connie Toulson; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
WHITFIELD FUNERAL HOME
BARROR, Hilda J., 83, a lifelong resident of Tampa passed away Monday, August 26, 2002. She is survived by her step-son, Robert Barror; step-daughter, Sally Couch; nephew, Joe Rubio; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Barror was a cigar maker and a Catholic. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at Woodlawn Cemetery, corner of North Boulevard and Indiana
in Tampa.
BECKER, John, 82, of Tarpon Springs died Aug. 20, 2002. Survived by companion, Charlotte Bufano; sons, John and Donald; daughter, Eileen Shorter; and three grandchildren.
Dobies Funeral Home
BENJAMIN, Samuel, 92, of Tampa, passed away August 23, 2002. He is survived by daughters, Harriet and Annie; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
Creal Funeral Home.
BERRIOS, Marcelina O., age 77, of Tampa, passed away August 25, 2002. Survivors include son, Jose Berrios, Jr. and his wife Luisa; daughters, Irma Berrios Acevedo and her husband Juan A., Maria Isabel Berrios Wilson, and Anie Berrios Crofton; brothers, Francisco, Venedo, Domingo and Gregorio Felix and Nilo Almestica; sister, Francisca Almestica; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grand-children and best friends, Francisca Perez, Fana Guadalupe and Carmen and Joaquin Arroyo.
GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
BRANCH, Bobby Lewis, 68, of Port St. Joe, Fla. passed away Saturday, August 24, 2002. He is survived by two daughters, Sara Knight and Pamela Intartaglia both of Brandon; a brother, Elgin Branch of Gainesville; two sisters, Mary Alice Bryan of Gainesville and Nell Salvato of Houston, Texas ; six grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A native of Samatra, Fla. He lived in the area for 25 years. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brandon. He owned and operated Branch's TV for 25 years. a service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Apalachicola, Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 3:30 p.m.
STOWERS-BRANDON
BUGGICA, Anthony, 59, of Tampa, died Aug. 21, 2002. He is survived by son, Mark of Tampa; daughter, Lisa Vinday of Gainesville; one brother, Peter; and two grandchildren.
Abbey Affordable
BURKE, Theresa G., 76, of St. Petersburg passed away Sunday, August 25, 2002. She is survived by three sons, Timothy Edward of Chicago, Ill., Edward Joseph of Gulfport, Fla., and Paul Willard of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Edward Doscher of Toms River, N. J.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs Burke lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1972, she was of the Roman Catholic faith, and a member of the Association of University Women. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2002 at the Marsicano Chapel, 4040 Henderson Blvd. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 28, 2002 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
MARSICANO-B. MARION REED STOWERS
BURRUSS, Dorothea Clugstone, of Daytona Beach, passed Monday evening, August 26, 2002, at her daughter's (Diane and Rick Ludwig) home in Tampa, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Clay Burruss who passed in June of 1970. Her daughters, Diane and Dorothy, were by her side as she passed. She is survived by her five daughters and two sons, Carolyn, Janice, Ann, Dorothy, Diane, John and Clay. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in October in Binghamton, N.Y. at Vestal Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to LifePath Hospice, 3010 West Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609, would be greatly appreciated.
CARLSON, Olive Beryl Kitchen `O.B.,` age 76, of Tampa, passed away August 27, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mrs. Carlson was born to Thomas C. and Beryl F. Kitchen on October 17, 1925. She was a graduate of Plant High School and received a degree in Journalism from Florida State College for Women, now Florida State University. She is survived by her loving son, A. David Carlson. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
COLLIER, Rena Lucille, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2002. Mrs. Collier came to Plant City in 1967, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dover. She is predeceased by her husband, John Baiden Collier and her son, Johnny O'Neal Collier. Survivors include two sons, Roger Dale Collier and his wife Iris of Seffner, and Larry G. Collier and his wife Beverly of Plant City; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wells Memorial Chapel. Services will be on Thursday, 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Dover, with Reverend Ben Keck officiating. Interment will be at Orange Hill Cemetery
in Tampa. The family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to the First Baptist Church of Dover.
Wells Memorial Funeral Home
COOK, Ruby Lee, 74, of Live Oak, died in Largo, Aug. 23, 2002. She is survived by two sons; four daughters; two brothers; one sister; and ten grandchildren.
Suwannee Funeral Home, Live Oak
ENNIS, Emma `Nanny`, 90, of Plant City died August 27, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Sara Linda Rodgers and her husband Jim, Judy Shepherd and her husband Sam, all of Plant City; one sister, Lillie Bell Crow of Tenn.; one grandson, Rev. Skipper Rodgers and his wife Tricia; one granddaughter, Christy Shepherd; one great-grandson, Joshua David Rodgers; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Ennis, and grandson, David Rodgers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2002, in Cornerstone Chapel with interment following in Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday between 5-7 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, or donations to either, Cornerstone Chapel, P.O. Box 2273, Plant City, or S.F.B.H. Foundation may be made in her name. The family would like to extend a special Thank-You to Helen Rodriguez, her nurse from S.F.B. Home Health Service. Haught Funeral Home (813) 717-9300
FERNANDEZ, Leonides, 83, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2002. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to this area in 1981. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a steel engineer. He is survived by his wife, Felipa; sons, Luis, Leonides, Jr., Pablo, `Joseph`, Nilo, Martin and Benny; sister, Petra; and several grand-children and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today, August 28, 2002 at 9 a.m. with services to follow at 10 a.m., both at Hillsboro Memorial F.H.
FLOYD, Joyce Maxwell, age 76, of Clearwater passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 25, 2002. Survivors include her husband of 54 years and best friend, Alton P. Floyd; sons, Ronald P. Floyd and his wife Diane of Clearwater, and Douglas C. Floyd and his wife Sarah of Tampa; six grandchildren, Scott, Erin, Ryan, Daniel, Michael, and Jennifer. Mrs. Floyd was a volunteer with the Girl Scout Suncoast Council and Clearwater Marine Science Center. She was active in the Garden Club of both Clearwater and Tampa and an active Realtor in Clearwater and Tampa for many years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, August 28, 2002, 10 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Ave., with the Pastor David Landers of the Heritage United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Joyce shared a love of art and was a light house and marine creatures artist. Contributions may be made to Hospice.
HARRIS, Doris `Dottie`, A., 65, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2002. She was born in Massachusetts and was long time owner of Zachary's Pub in Tampa. She is survived by three sons, David and Robert Harris and Kenneth Calnan; daughter, Charlene Turk; six grandchildren; and many good friends. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Glass Funeral Home, 932-5308
INTEMANN, Edgar Herbert Jr., 77, of Trinity, Fla., and Carolina Shores, N.C., died August 26, 2002. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1925, he served in World War II in the Army Air Corps and graduated from Davis and Elkins College in 1949. He served three years in the Korean War in the Air Force and the O.S.S. He then worked for the DuPont Corp. for thirty years. He was preceded in death by Barbara Woodford Intemann, his wife of forty-three years. Survivors include his wife, Betty Liles Intemann of Trinity, Fla.; sons, Stephen R. Intemann, MD, of Florence, S.C., Bradley P. Intemann of Bridgewater, Va., and Robert W. Intemann of Bridgewater, Va.; three step-children, Rebecca Steele, Lisa Nehrig, and Glen Harrison; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Hannah, and Elizabeth Intemann. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando - Pasco Hospice, 4422 Grand. Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34652, or to the American Cancer Society. Trinity Memorial Gardens, (727) 376-7324.
KAETERLE, Richard John, 48, of Tampa, died August 26, 2002. Survived by wife, Betty; five daughters; one son; mother; four sisters; three brothers; and six grandchildren.
Alexander Funeral Home.
KALLIS, Ethel R., 96, of Dunedin, Fla., passed away Aug. 26, 2002. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved here from Chinon, France in 1959. She is survived by one son, Stephen Kallis, Jr. of Tampa; one daughter, Jeanne Ahlers of Lindesburg, Kansas; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Kallis was very active with the Humane Society of North Pinellas, and a member of the Board of Dunedin Library, the Army Wives Club, and Pearl Harbor Survivors. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 31 from 1-3 p.m. at Moss-Feaster Funeral Home, Dunedin Chapel.
KAMIN, John D., 67, passed away August 26, 2002. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Shirley; sons, Christopher S. Lapierre, Jean Lapierre and Jack Kamin; sister, Diane L. Spata; grand-daughters, Jessica N. Lapierre and Jennifer R. Lapierre. Mr. Kamin was Catholic by faith, an Army Veteran who served during the Korean War a member of the American Legion Post 139. A Memorial service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2002 at the South Tampa Chapel of Mark III Funeral Home. Guests will be received at 6 pm. We love you Dad, you will always be in our hearts. MARK III FUNERAL HOME, 831-9444.
LOHR, Harvey C., Lt. Col., U.S. Army, retired, age 79, of Temple Terrace passed away August 24, 2002 following a lengthy illness. He is survived by one brother, two sisters, and many friends of many years who will miss him deeply. Col. Lohr was born in Pinellas County, January 27, 1923. He enlisted in the Army at the age of eighteen and volunteered for parachute training. Upon completion of that course he was sent to Europe and was immediately engaged in the intense `Battle of the Bulge`. He remained in front-line combat until the German surrender in May, 1945. Electing to make the Army a career, then-Sergeant Lohr rose steadily to the top of the enlisted ranks. At every step of his career, in all his undertakings, he was supported by his beloved wife, Jeanette, a former Zephyrhills re sident. After more front-line service in the Korean War he was awarded a Second Lieutenant's commission. He became an Army Aviator and instructed in many types of aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing. Col. Lohr commanded a helicopter unit in Vietnam, seeing still more combat in his third war in his country's service. The much decorated soldier retired in 1969 after 27 years of arduous duty. He the n built and managed an apartment complex near Ft. Rucker, Ala., before returning to the Tampa area in 1972. He lived quietly afterward, performing many acts of kindness for friends and family. As his wife became increasingly frail, he devoted most of his time to her welfare. At her death in 1992 they had been married over fifty years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Chapel, 4207 E. Lake Ave., with interment to follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
MALDONADO, Jose Manuel, age 20, of Tampa, passed away August 26, 2002. A native of El Salvador and a resident of Tampa since 1995, Mr. Maldonado was a student at Hillsborough Community College and he was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his sisters, Ana, Gloria, Carmen, Romelia, Cristina and Maria Maldonado; brothers, Amado Bonilla, and Fabio and Carlos Maldonado.
GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
McINTOSH, Charles, 84, of Dade City, passed away on Aug. 26, 2002, at Heritage Park Specialty Care Center. Mr. McIntosh was a former Mayor of Dade City and a 28 year veteran of the U.S. Army. He survived by a large loving family as well as many friends and associates in the Tampa/Dade City area. Arrangements are pending.
McMANUS, Rose D., 81, of Sun City Center died Aug. 22, 2002. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J. Jr. and Connie; and 10 grand-children. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
LEWERS FUNERAL HOME
MITCHELL, Brady Joseph, 36, passed away from complications of an organ transplant on August 26, 2002. He was a banking specialist with First Union, a Roman Catholic, an avid bowler and softball player, and a beloved son, brother, and friend. He will be sadly missed by his father, Glenn; brothers, Michael, Gregory and wife Debbie, Logan, Lamar, and Grady; sisters, Monica and husband Rick Watts, and Cecilia; five nieces and one nephew. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 298 from 5-7 p.m. with services on Thursday at 2 p.m. Both will be at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home
