EDWARD P. DURKIN, 78, of Port Richey died Tuesday at home. He moved to this area 19 years ago from Middletown, N.Y. He was retired from the Middletown Police Department, Army veteran of World War II and member of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Middletown. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Edward and Howard Gillen both of Middletown, and Frank Durkin of Indianapolis; three daughters, Ellen Livesey and Mary Pajak both of Middletown, and Nancy Cirone of New Port Richey; a brother, John of Orlando; a sister, Mary Smith of Orlando; 11 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.
(From December 1996)
PAUL ARTHUR FAFORD, 49, of Zephyrhills died Tuesday at East Pasco Medical Center. A native of Webster, Mass., he moved to the area five years ago. He was a forklift driver. Survivors include his wife, Wendy; a son, Jason of Zephyrhills; two daughters, Misty Dawn Frodich of Putnam, Conn. and Deanna Seal of Zephyrhills; four brothers; and four grandsons. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.
(From December 1996)
MARIANNA MIZERSKI, 80, of New Port Richey died Wednesday at National Healthcare Center in Hudson. A native of Beckley, W.Va., she moved to this area 14 years ago from Pennsylvania . She was a retired assembly line worker for an electrical manufacturing company and Catholic. She is survived by two brothers, John and Nick Zomnir of Pennsylvania ; and a sister, Tessie Zomnir of Pennsylvania . Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.
(From December 1996)
JOSEPH J. OLSEN, 79, of New Port Richey died Tuesday at home. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he moved to this area 13 years ago from Columbus, Ohio. He was retired from the Air Force, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He is survived by a son, Edwin of Miami; and two grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Hudson.
(From December 1996)
JOHN RAUCHBAUER Jr., 45, of New Port Richey died Thursday at Columbia New Port Richey Hospital. A native of New York City, he moved to this area 11 years ago from Long Island. He was a furniture delivery worker and Catholic. He is survived by a son, John Paul of New Port Richey; a daughter, Maria of New York; his parents, John and Viola of New Port Richey; a sister, Susan Cinquemani of New Port Richey. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, New Port Richey.
(From December 1996)
HENRY D. SAAMUNDSEN, 87, of New Port Richey died Thursday at home. A native of Yonkers, N.Y., he moved to this area nine years ago from Ohio. He was a retired business representative for Consolidated Edison in New York City, a Navy veteran of World War II, member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and West Pasco High 12 Club, Egypt Temple in Tampa and Masons. He is survived by his wife, Florence. National Cremation Society, Holiday.
(From December 1996)
MARGUERITE W. SAMPSON, 90, of New Port Richey died Wednesday at Bear Creek Nursing Center. A native of Pontiac, Mich., she moved to this area four years ago from Michigan. She was retired from Manufacturers National Bank in Detroit, a former member of the Church of the Resurrection in Clarkston, Mich., and All Saints Episcopal Church in Pontiac. She is survived by a son, Jack of Rotunda West; a daughter, Karen Hagadone of New Port Richey; a sister, Bessie Ambler of Clarkston; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, New Port Richey.
(From December 1996)
ANN E. SAYAT, 91, of Port Richey died Wednesday at National Healthcare Center in Hudson. A native of Newfoundland, Canada, she moved to this area 16 years ago from Clearwater. She was a retired department store salesperson, and member of the Holiday Free Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas of Port Richey; a brother, William Mayo of Port Richey; a sister, Malinda Mayo of Newfoundland. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.
(From December 1996)
CHARLES SPITELLIE, 88, of New Port Richey died Wednesday at Columbia New Port Richey Hospital. A native of Italy, he moved to this area 10 months ago from Zeigler, Ill. He was a retired foreman for Oscar Mayer and Co., Catholic, and a member of the Moose and Eagles both in Zeigler. He is survived by a daughter, Joan P. Monette of New Port Richey; four sisters, Jessie Maniez and Mary Ferrari both of Chicago, Juanita Lynn of Parguay, Ark., and Minnie Kochen of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; and one grandson. Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
(From December 1996)
SHENA CAROLYN ALLEN, 45, a lifelong resident of Tampa died Thursday at University Community Hospital. She was a member of New Testament Church. She is survived by her husband, Clifford; a son, Clifford V. III of Gibsonton; two daughters, Patti Berkitte and Lisa Monroe, both of Tampa; her father, George Reynolds of Tampa; three brothers, Dennis, Rocky and Ralph Reynolds, all of Tampa; a sister, Colleen Simpson of Tampa; and seven grandchildren. Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
BARBARA LEE "BOBBI" CHAMBERLAIN, 62, of Tampa died Nov. 30 at Woodbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Louisville, Ky., she moved to Tampa in 1978. She was the retired owner of Bobbi's Beauty Nook in Oldsmar and Catholic. She is survived by a daughter, Marcie Tillman of Safety Harbor; and six grandchildren. She is also survived by her companion, Debra McGahee. Florida Mortuary-Loyless Chapel, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
GERALD T. "JERRY" DOONAN, 70, of Tampa died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. A native of Rockford, Ill., he moved to Tampa 25 years ago. He was a warehouse superintendent for a phosphate company, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, Catholic and member of American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Rita L.; a son, Michael "Skip" of Tampa; two daughters, Victoria of Beloit, Wis., and Laura Nader of Tampa; a brother, James of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Rita Campbell of Loves Park, Ill.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
CHARLES D. DuBOIS, 60, of Tampa died Wednesday at Tampa General Hospital. A native of Cleveland, he moved to Tampa in 1975 from Detroit. He was a salesman for Lindell Honda and a Marine Corps veteran. He is survived by his wife, Janice Bach; two sons, Mark of Harbour Springs, Md., and Tony of Fort Lauderdale; a daughter, Tina of Fort Lauderdale; two brothers, Robert and Dale; and six grandchildren. Florida Mortuary-Loyless Chapel, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
ROBERT C. DUSINE, 82, of Tampa died Wednesday at University Community Hospital. A native of Camden, N.J., he moved to Tampa in 1980 from Wayne, N.J. He is survived by his wife, Alma; two sons, Robert of Martinez, Calif., and Richard of San Mateo, Calif.; two daughters, Lois Marquis of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Maureen Pellegrino of Northvale, N.J.; a stepson, Wayne Reeder of Tampa; a stepdaughter, Sandra Bradley of Lockhart, Texas ; a sister, Eleanor Clouser of Tampa; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Neptune Society of St. Petersburg.
(From December 1996)
ZORA MAE GAERTNER, 83, of Valrico died Thursday at home. A native of Farmingdale, N.Y., she moved to the area two years ago from Sarasota. She was a homemaker and Lutheran. She is survived by two sons, Richard Bruce Lebkuecher of Cutchoque, N.Y. and Donald of Gulf Breeze; two daughters, Faith Nichols of Valrico and Ursula Craigie of Bow, N.H.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
(From December 1996)
JACKSON SEARS HADEN, 75, of Palm Harbor died Wednesday at St. Mark Village Nursing Center. A native of Fife, Va., he moved to this area in 1986 from Baltimore. He was a retired food service manager, an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Countryside Christian Center in Clearwater. He is survived by his wife, Marge; two sons, James A. of Reisterstown, Md., and Jack Jr. of Boring, Md.; a daughter, Janie Brann of Lutz; two brothers, Stuart and John, both of Virginia; two sisters, Mildred Bartell of Virginia and Hilda Vernon of Richmond, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Lakeview Chapel Funeral Home, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater.
(From December 1996)
LOUIS JACKSON `'JACK" JESSUP, 52, of Largo died Tuesday. He moved to this area in 1946 from his native Sophia, W.Va. He was a meat cutter and assistant meat manager for Publix in Disston Plaza for 19 years, a veteran of the Navy and Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn G.; a stepson, Jeff Morford of Spring Hill; a stepdaughter, Shellie Ulch of Spring Hill; two brothers, James D. of Palm Harbor and Franklin W. of Ocala; seven sisters, Leona Meyer, Mary Sever and Ann Hood, all of St. Petersburg, Betty Infinger of Clearwater, Faye Denton of Tampa, Shirley Webb of New Port Richey and Linda Leigh of Palm Harbor; and several nieces and nephews. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes, Ninth Street Chapel, St. Petersburg.
(From December 1996)
ADDISON HOWARD JOHNSON, 35, a lifelong resident of Tampa died Nov. 27 at University Community Hospital. He was a banquet server for the Hilton Hotel. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; a son, Roman of Clearwater; a daughter, Jenelle of Tampa; a stepson, Jay of Clearwater; two stepdaughters, Roechelle and Melissa, both of Tampa; eight brothers, Louis, Marvin, O'Dell, Cornelius, Jerome, Everette, Rayvell and Arthur; and four sisters, Linda, Annie, Gaynell and Priscilla. Florida Mortuary-Loyless Chapel, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
IRVING G. JOHNSON, 78, of Tampa died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. A native of New York City, he moved to Tampa 39 years ago from Michigan. He was an aviation machinist mate in the Navy, operator of the MacDill television service, Presbyterian, member of the Elks, Fleet Reserve Association and a volunteer at the Judeo Christian Clinic. He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmina; a nephew, Carl; and a niece, Nordleen Crews. National Cremation Society, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
MICHAEL J. MANGAN, 43, a lifelong resident of Tampa died Friday at University Community Hospital. He was a piece worker for MacDonald Training Center, member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, and a recipient of a Bronze medal in the Special Olympics. He is survived by his parents, James J. and Elda Hensel of Tampa; and a brother, Joseph P. of Tampa. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From December 1996)
VIVIAN M. NORR, 75, of Valrico died Friday at Integrated Health Services. A native of Marquette, Mich., she moved to the area in 1978. She was a manager of the Featherock Mobile Home Park, member of Limona Village Chapel United Methodist Church, Ladies of Elks and Women of the Moose. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
(From December 1996)
JAMES C. PHILLIPS, 73, of Riverview died Wednesday at Brandon Hospital. A native of Crystal Springs, Miss., he moved to the area in 1961. He was a retired from the Marine Corps and Jehovah Witness. He is survived by his wife, Alma Mary; five sons, David, Rick, Jamie, Robert and Jeffrey, all of Florida; five daughters, Lee, Deborah, Susan, Phoebe and Victoria, all of Florida; two brothers, both of Mississippi; three sisters, all of Mississippi; and 10 grandchildren. American Family Cremation Society, Lakeland.
(From December 1996)
