U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014KNIGHT, Grace, 97, of Tarpon Springs, formerly of Holiday, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003. No known immediate survivors.
Dobies Funeral Home.
LEE, Tyler, Wayne, passed away May 25, 2003 in Tampa. Survivors include his parents, Gregory and Jamie Lee; brothers, Nickolas Gregory Lee and Christopher Michael Lee; grandparents, Cindy and David Morgan and Pamela and Samuel Flood. Funeral Services will be held 12 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2003 at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave. Entombment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.
LEONARD, Jeffery L, 35, of Tampa, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2003. He is survived by his father, James Leonard of Tampa; mother, Nettie Lou Leonard of California; four brothers, Scott, Dan, Sunny Waters and Rick Leonard; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m.
LEVERINGTON, Harold H., 86, of Land O' Lakes, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2003. *PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION OF SERVICE. Funeral Service will be held at LOYLESS FUNERAL HOME ON THURSDAY AT 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Keystone Cemetery.
LOYLESS FUNERAL HOME Land O'Lakes/Lutz Chapel
MALLARD, Bertha, 64, of Brandon, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003. She is survived by her sons, Scott Mallard of Escanaba, Mich., Walter and David Wood, both of Tampa; daughter, Sherald Wood of Tampa; sister, Alice Bohannon of Tampa; two grandchildren, Kristin and Eric; and niece and nephew, Jane and Sam Bohannon of Tampa. A lifelong Bay area resident, she was a teacher for 25 years with Hillsborough County School Board. She taught elementary education at Sulphur Springs Elementary and special education at Gaither High School. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003 at Stowers Brandon Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may contribute in Bertha's memory to Mary Help of Christians, 6400 E. Chelsea St., Tampa, FL 33610
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MARKS, David Leon, age 80, of Tampa, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Mr. Marks was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was a Tampa resident since 1947. He was a prominent Tampa CPA, a graduate of the University of Florida in 1943, Summa Cum Laude, a member of Phi Kappa Phi. He received his Florida CPA license in 1949. He was a member emeritus of FICPA and AICPA and the Tampa Bay Society Club. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Brigitte I. Marks; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Marcus F. and Dr. Mary Ann Marks; and his grandson, Jonathan D. Marks. Graveside services will be held Friday, 12:00 Noon at the Garden of Memories Mausoleum. Please Omit Flowers.
BETH DAVID FUNERAL CHAPEL - TAMPA
MARTINEZ, Gerardo, Rev., 73, of Lakeland, died May 27, 2003. Survived by his wife, Teresa H. Martinez; three sons; one daughter; two brothers; three sisters; and 10 grandchildren.
Heath Funeral Chapel.
McNENNEY, Angelina Cacciatore, age 88, of Tampa, passed away May, 28, 2003. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mrs. McNenney was co-owner of J.E. McNenney Plumbing Company with her husband for 34 years. She was a member and past president of the Ybor City Opti-Mrs. for 50 years. She loved her family, gardening and cooking and had a zest for life. Mrs. McNenney was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J.E. McNenney and is survived by her son, Edward E. McNenney and wife, Denise; grandchildren, Lisa and Edward Sean McNenney; brothers, Angelo S. and Frank Cacciatore; and various nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Everyone is to meet at the cemetery for the services. Pallbearers include Brian Reese, Delio Carrera, Frank and Angelo S. Cacciatore, Edward E. and Edward Sean McNenney and James Brownlee III. The family would like to thank Richard Reyes for his loving care and attention. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be to your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. McNenney. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
PALMER, Kenneth H., Rev., 75, a resident of Tampa, passed away May 25, 2002. He is survived by one son, Kenneth T. Palmer of Tampa; one daughter, Bonnie Palmer Collins of Bartow; two brothers, Richard Palmer of Senecaville, Ohio and Robert Palmer of Navarre, Ohio; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services were held by the family.
Hopewell Funeral Home & Cemetery
PASETTI, Mary Mendez, 83, lifelong Tampa resident, passed away May 27, 2003 in Tampa. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Dr. Louis O. Pasetti; daughter, Dr. Arleen Mariotti; son: Louis M. Pasetti and wife, Suzie; grandson, Lou Pasetti; nephew, Tony Espinosa and wife, Magie; cousins, Emilio Rodriguez and wife, Rose and Raymond Rodriguez and wife, Priscilla; dear friends, Aida, Jennifer and Michael Rizzo; and numerous cousins and friends. Mrs. Pasetti will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a graduate of Hills borough High School and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Mrs. Pasetti was very active in civic affairs and was an avid community supporter. She was a member of the Seminole Women's Club and was appointed by Governor McCarthy in the 1950's to the Citizens Safety Council. She was a past president of Ladies of Civitan, founding member and board of director of the Krewe of Venus, a docen t of the Ybor City Museum and was awarded a lifetime membership to the Florida PTA. Flowers will be accepted or contributions in her memory may be sent to the Raphael Foundation, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614. Catholic graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2003 at Garden of Memories Mausoleum with Msgr. Laurence Higgins officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave.
PENA, Odelia, 80, passed away May 28, 2003 in Tampa. Survivors include son, Robert L. Pena and wife, Katherine; daughters, Sandra Balbontin and husband, Constante, Belinda Pena and husband, Guillermo; sister, Omar Barnerdes; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held Friday 2 p.m. May 30, 2003 at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. May 29, 2003 at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave.
PIKE, Nellie, 64, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2003. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Donald Pike; two daughters; one son; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of close friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home chapel Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m.
Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services
PUIG, Jose, 91, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2003 in his home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mattie; daughter, Myrna Puig; brother, Ruben; three sisters, Libby Jardon, Lilly Midulla and Sally Pedraza; five nieces; a nephew; five step-children; and special granddaughter, Sherry O'Donnell; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren who were very important in his life. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice.
REEVES, Denis E., 75, of Sun City Center, died May 24, 2003. Survived by his wife, Betty and loving family. Services and Interment will be in Warren, Mich.
Sun City Center Funeral Home (813) 634-9900
RUST, Franklin Howard, 86, passed away Monday, May 19, 2003 at his residence in Tallahassee. A native of Bloomington, he attended Southern California University and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan. He was a farmer and former resident of Springfield. He was manager of the Illinois State Fair in the 1960's. He moved to Tampa and was manager of Busch Gardens. A World War II Army Veteran, his interest included horses and tennis. He was an avid F.S.U. fan. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jane Rust. Survivors include his children, Randall Rust of Salem, N.H., William Lee Rust of Tallahassee and Rebecca Rust of Tallahassee; a sister-in-law, Bobbie Bloomer of Normal, Ill.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Rust, Bradley Rust, Jessica Rhymes, Rachel Cortez and Garrett Rust; eight great-grandchildren; a niece and two nephews; and his four legged companion, Pepper. Funeral services were private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Hospice or Humane Society of the donors choice.
Culley's Meadow Wood
SHATAH, Vina Louise, 64, of Valrico, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003. She is survived by her former husband and loving partner forever, Hassan Shatah; sons, Esan Shatah and his fiancee, Julie Karppe, T.J. Shatah and his wife, Dori, all of Valrico, Fla.; sister, Donna Morrell of Monroe, Conn.; and one grandson, Jaden Shatah. She has resided in Valrico for 11 years coming from her native, Stamford, Conn. Vina was an insurance administrative assistant and a member of Tampa Bay Orchid Society. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003 at Nativity Catholic Church. The family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 6-8 p.m. at Stowers Brandon Chapel.
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SHULL, Virginia, 83, of Brandon, entered into rest on May 26, 2003. She was a member of Bell Shoals Church of Christ, a Homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, and friend. She is survived by her husband, William; son, Donald; and two grandchildren. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, with services to follow at 10 a.m. on Friday at Bell Shoals Church of Christ.
Hillsboro Memorial F.H. 689-8121.
SMITH, Karla Ann, 21, of Brandon, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2003. She is survived by her children, Dawson John Bryan (18 mos.) and Faith Elizabeth Belle (3 wks.) and her loving family. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, 6919 Providence Rd.
SERENITY MEADOWS MEMORIAL PARK AND FUNERAL HOME
TEETS, Gary Lee, Jr., 31, of Tampa, died May 26, 2003. Survived by fiancee, Priscilla Cruz; sons, Dezman, Gary III and Luther; daughter, Kaylia; step-daughter; parents; and siblings.
Holloway FH
THIESSEN, Carol R., 70, of Lakeland, died May 27, 2003. Born November 7, 1932 in Bethel ParK, Pennsylvania . Survived by one brother; and two sisters.
Heath Funeral Chapel.
VANDERFORD, Lillian, 73, native of Tampa, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2003 at her home under the loving care of LifePath Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis L. `Van` Vanderford of 53 years and daughter, Melissa Partridge. She is survived by one son, Thomas `Tommy`; six daughters, Sheila Kent, Vivian Williams, Sharon Cora, Jean Mathias, Carol Adams, Donna Milton and Patricia `Patty` Gemberlin; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A chapel service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. with the visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
WARNER, Vada, age 87, of Lakeland, died May 26, 2003. Survived by her husband, William Warner; two daughters; one brother; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Heath Funeral Chapel.
WEBB, James F. 79, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed way May 28, 2003 in South Bay Hospital. Born in Bertha, W.Va., he is a winter resident of Sun City Center since January, 1989. He was a retired supervisor for the Celanese Co., a member of the Christian Church and the American Legion, and had served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife, Annie L. Webb of Pearisburg, Va.; son, James F. and wife, Brenda Webb Jr. of Rural Hall, N.C.; daughter, Carolyn and husband, Conley Painter of Pearisburg, Va.; brothers, Jack and wife, Carol Webb of Cottageville, W.Va., Donald Webb of Dayton, Ohio and Leonard and wife, Jewel Webb of Forest Hill, W.Va.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services to be held in Virginia.
Lewers Funeral Home
CRAWFORD, Mabelle M., 97, of Holiday, passed away May 29, 2003. She was born in Hawks, Mich., and has lived here from Detroit for 30 years. She was a factory worker at A.C. Spark Plug Co, Flint, Mich. She was also a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. She is survived by sons, Edward Saumier of Royal Oak, Mich., Arthur Saumier of Spring Hill, Fla.; daughter, Doris Wingate of LaGrange, Ga.; brothers, Leo Crepeau of Flint, Mich., Gerald Crepeau of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Ted Crepeau of California; sister, Audrey Sepp, of Clearwater, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends, Monday, June 2, 2003 from 2-5 p.m. at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey. A Funeral Mass will beheld Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church with Father Emil Styczen officiating. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home.
FLAIL, Roland V. `Ron`, 73, of Zephyrhills, passed away May 26, 2003 in Zephyrhills. He is survived by his companion, Cynthia A. Griffis of Zephyrhills; a daughter, Donna Yates of Fayetteville, N.C.; three sons, John Flail of Monroe, La., Mark Newton of Dallas, Texas and Scott Marshall of Etters, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Allison and Kile. Funeral Services will be held 12 p.m. Monday, June 2 at Whitfield Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Marc Genton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral before Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. before the service. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery. Mr. Flail was born June 10, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pa. and came to Zephyrhills 11 years ago from Tampa. He was a retired Veteran of the Army serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and a Protestant.
Whitfield Funeral Home
McALLISTER, Esther E., 86, of Dade City, Fla., passed away May 26, 2003 at Royal Oaks Nursing Home, Dade City. Mrs. McAllister had been a resident for the past year. She was born April 22, 1917 in Wheatland, Iowa the daughter of Herman and Anna (Hamdorf) Riedesel. She married Clarence J. McAllister at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa on January 22, 1937. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1981. Esther is survived by one brother, Roger (Edna) Riedesel of Wheatland, Iowa; one sister, Betty (Leonard) Pedersen of Maquoketa, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Madeline Bush of Iowa City, Iowa and Mary McAllister of Mechanicsville, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and loyal friends. Esther was employed as a secretary at Cox Elementary School, Dade City for over 20 years. She was a member of the St. Rita's Catholic Church, Dade City and the Pasco Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer Group. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Floral Memory Gardens in Dade City.
Oakley Funeral Home and Crematory
