JOHN V. D'ESPOSITO, 77, of Tampa died Wednesday at John Knox Village Rehabilitation Center. A native of New York City, he moved to Tampa in 1983. He was retired from the Army, a Korean War veteran and Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, John of Vermont and James of New York; a daughter, Helen of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Florence Catania of New York City, Rose Rinella of Connecticut and Caroline of Garden City, N.Y.; and one grandchild. C.E. Prevatt Funeral Home, Temple Terrace.
(From January 1997)
SETSUKO FARMER, 75, of Tampa died Thursday at home while under the care of Hospice of Hillsborough. A native of Japan, she moved to Tampa 34 years ago. She was a homemaker and Baptist. She is survived by a son, John R. of Tampa; a daughter, Sylvia J. Watkins of Tampa; a brother, Tadaki Wakiyama of Japan; and two grandchildren. Florida Mortuary, Loyless Chapel, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
MARY E. KUEHNER, of Tampa died Friday. A native of New York City, she moved to Tampa 44 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Dale N.; four sons, Dale Brian of Lakeland, John C. and Paul M., both of Tampa and Charles of Castleberry; two daughters, Jeanne M. of Tampa and Anne Kuehner Enloe of Middletown, N.J.; a brother, James J. O'Brien of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Kathleen Sulivan; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. F.T. Blount Funeral Home, Carrollwood Chapel.
(From January 1997)
JOHN FRANCIS MAPUS, 66, of Tampa died Thursday at Columbia Brandon Regional Medical Center. A native of Sandusky, Ohio, he moved to Tampa in 1972. He was the owner of the Playland Arcade concession stand, Catholic, member of Greater Ohio Showmen's Association and International Independent Showmen's Association. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; two daughters, Vickie Kay Ann Dauch of Clyde, Ohio, and Bonnie Lou Mary Miller of Huron, Ohio; a brother, Oscar of Fremont, Ohio; and two sisters, Dorothy Simmons of Vickery, Ohio and Rosemary Kingsborough of Castalia, Ohio. Hamilton Funeral Home, Riverview.
(From January 1997)
CARY GRAVATT MASON, 73, of Tampa died Wednesday in Gainesville. A native of Charleston, W.Va., she moved to Tampa in 1956 from Boston. She was a homemaker, a Navy veteran of World War II and of the Unity faith. She is survived by a son, Peyton R. of Ringwood, N.J.; a daughter, Junia of Gainesville; and two grandchildren. Garden of Memories-Myrtle Hill Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
DONALD L. NEES, 74, of Plant City died Thursday at South Florida Baptist Hospital. A native of Knightsville, Ind., he moved to the area in 1985 from Indianapolis. He was a railroad engineer, an Army veteran of World War II, Methodist, member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Masonic Lodge in Indiana
. He is survived by his wife, Audry; a son, Glenn of Austin, Texas ; a daughter, Donna Caudill of Anderson, Ind.; a sister, Riva Kientz of Warren, Mich.; and two grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
JOSEPH HERMAN RODRIGUEZ JR., 76, of Tampa died Thursday. A native of Trinidad, he moved to Tampa in 1950 from New Orleans. He was a retired merchant seaman and Catholic. He is survived by three sisters, Ursala Martin of St. Louis, Evelyn Cox of Commerce Township, Mich., and Dorothy Ford of Maraval, Trinidad. F.T. Blount Funeral Home, Nebraska Avenue Chapel, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
SYLVIA L. SANCHEZ, 59, of Tampa died Friday. A lifelong resident of Tampa, she was a homemaker and Methodist. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Sr.; a son, Alfred Jr. of Tampa; two daughters, Sabrina Matthews and Deolinda Tommasi, both of Tampa; a brother, Danny Rio Sr. of Tampa; a sister, Gloria de la Llana of Tampa; and five grandchildren. Roel & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
JOSEPHINE "JOEY" L. SCOTT, 83, of Tampa died Friday. A native of Fort Harrison, Ind., she moved to Tampa in 1937 from Bartow. She was a homemaker, Episcopalian and member of Loyal Order of Moose, Interbay Lodge. She is survived by two sons, James E. of Gray Court, S.C., and Richard A. of Tampa; two daughters, Mary A. Viscovitz of Tampa and Judy C. Kneeland of Sarasota; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Curry & Son Funeral Home, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
STEVE SOKOL, 40, of Tampa died Thursday at home. A lifelong resident of Tampa, he was a ride maintenance supervisor for Desco Services and Catholic. He is survived by a daughter, Danielle Inge of Tampa; a brother, Jim of St. Petersburg; two sisters, Jane of Gibsonton and Chyann Huddleston of Tampa; and his grandmother, Frieda Biersak of Lutz. C.E. Prevatt Funeral Home, Temple Terrace.
(From January 1997)
FELIX SOUTULLO, 63, of Tampa died Thursday. A native of Regla, Cuba, he moved to Tampa in 1975 from New York. He was a machine operator for Borden's Dairy and Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Hilda R.; two sons, Felix and Roberto, both of Tampa; a daughter, Liliana of Tampa; two brothers, Juan of Boca Raton and Fernando of New York City; a sister, Dolores; and five grandchildren. Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
LILLIAN F. STITT, 88, of Tampa died Wednesday. A native of Massachusetts, she was a homemaker. She is survived by a nephew, Bernard Heiler of Kearneysville, W.Va. Marsicano-B. Marion Reed-Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
BERNARD H. "BUD" WELCH, 71, of Valrico died Thursday at home. A native of St. Louis, he moved to the area in 1984 from Chicago. He was an electrician, Protestant, a Navy veteran of World War II and member of IBEW 134 in Chicago. He is survived by a son, Dennis of Tampa; four daughters, Karen M. Marvin of Hudson, Colleen R. Hammond of Greeley, Colo., and Shawn Finneke and Kimberly A. Romberg, both of Chicago; his mother, Ruby of Valrico; four sisters, Agnes Lockmann of Hugo, Minn., Wanda Brennan of Chicago, Patricia English of Cody, Wyo., and Linda Wells of North Attleboro, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
OLLIE MAE ADAMS, 86, of Fort Meade died Wednesday at Bartow Center/Genesis ElderCare. A Georgia native, she moved from Bradley to Fort Meade 55 years ago. She was retired owner of Adams Curb Market grocery and member of Peace River Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Alvin Lamar Sr. of Fort Meade, and two grandchildren. Hancock & McClellan Funeral Home Inc., Fort Meade.
(From January 1997)
CARL PHILLIP ANDERSON, 85, of Lakeland died Thursday at Trinity Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Xenia, Ohio, he came to this area in 1957 from Englewood, Ohio. He was a retired carpenter, World War II Army veteran and member of Crystal Lake United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 4, Masonic Lodge 256, Bethlehem Shrine 9 of White Shrine of Jerusalem, Lakeland Chapter 29 of Royal Arch Masons, Polk Council 11 of Royal Select Masons and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Valley of Tampa. He formerly served as patron of Lakeland Chapter 26 of Order of Eastern Star and commander of Chapter 21 of Knights Templar. He is survived by his wife, Mary A., and two nephews, including Keith of Lakeland. Lakeland Funeral Home.
(From January 1997)
DIANA W. DMITRENKO, 64, of Lake Wales died Thursday at home. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., she moved to this area from New York 12 years ago. She was a retired self-employed golfing supplies manufacturer and member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven. She is survived by two sons, Eric of Winter Haven and Scott of Dallas; a stepson, Kyle of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Reginald Wardour of Lake Wales; and three grandchildren. Crisp- Coon Funeral Homes Inc., Winter Haven.
(From January 1997)
DENNIS GLENDON "D.J." JENKINS, 47, of Auburndale died Thursday at home. A native of Dothan, Ala., he came to Auburndale from Alabama 44 years ago and worked in office equipment retail sales. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and an Army veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by a son, Tip of Auburndale; a daughter, Jennifer of Orlando; his parents, Melba of Lakeland and John L. of Glennville, Ga.; two brothers, Johnny of Auburndale and Timmy of Winter Haven; and a sister, Dianne of Riverview. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale.
(From January 1997)
MARY E. KUEHNER, of Tampa died Friday. A native of New York City, she moved to Tampa 44 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Dale N.; four sons, Dale Brian of Lakeland, John C. and Paul M., both of Tampa and Charles of Castleberry; two daughters, Jeanne M. of Tampa and Anne Kuehner Enloe of Middletown, N.J.; a brother, James J. O'Brien of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Kathleen Sulivan; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. F.T. Blount Funeral Home, Carrollwood Chapel.
(From January 1997)
HOWARD F. "PAT" SLATTERY, 83, of Lakeland died Thursday at Carpenter's Home Manor. A Cincinnati native, he had lived in this area since 1970. He was a retired air traffic control researcher, a former flight instructor and air traffic controller and also constructed homes and conducted animal research. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran and member of Grace Lutheran Church and golfing associations. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea "Dottie"; a daughter, Linda Sherman of Gaithersburg, Md.; and two grandsons. Lakeland Funeral Home.
(From January 1997)
GEORGE COIN VOYLES, 98, of Polk City died Thursday at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. A native of Polk City, he was a lifelong area resident, a retired minister and farmer and member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Polk City and South Florida Baptist Church Association. He is survived by a son, Herman Ray of Lakeland; a daughter, Marjorie Judy of Polk City; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale.
(From January 1997)
ARTHUR V. BATES Jr., 59, of New Port Richey died Friday at home. A native of New York City, he moved to this area four years ago from Palm Harbor. He was a drywall mechanic for Boardwalk Drywall in Clearwater and a member of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Mary; four sons, Ricky, Adam, and Gary all of New Port Richey, and Richard Bates of Orlando; five daughters, Kristen Bates, of Orlando, Angela Anderson, Dixie and Sandi McCune, and Amanda Bates all of New Port Richey; a brother, Wililiam of Falls Church, Va.; two sisters, Mary Ann Keys of Petersburg, Ba., and Linda Bealle of Waldorf, Md. Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
(From January 1997)
WILLIAM H. CULBERT, 84, of Port Richey died Thursday at North Bay Medical Center in New Port Richey. A native of Elmhurst, N.Y., he moved to this area 22 years ago from Copague, N.Y. He was a retired union chauffeur, and attended Jasmine Lakes Baptist Church in Port Richey. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; a daughter, Carol Hamilton of Bohemia, N.Y.; and one grandson. Arlington Funeral Home, Port Richey.
(From January 1997)
