mix St. Petersburg Times Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7BG Remembering tampabay.com/obits to search our obituaries database OBITUARIES NORTH PINELLAS RUBLE, Penny 61, Port Charlotte, formerly of Tarpon Springs, died March 16. He was born in Muncie, IN, and came to Florida in 1969. He was manager of Morrison Restaurant's for many years and was a member of Freedom Bible Church, Port Charlotte, Murdoch Rotary Club and Elks Lodge BPOE, Tarpon Springs. He is survived by wife, Lola Ruble; 4 sons, William Ruble, Green Acres, FL, Christopher Ruble, Englewood, FL, Dirk and Mitchell Meyers, both Port Charlotte; 2 daughters, Kelli De Dimenico, Lake Placid, FL, Bonnie Lane, Port Charlotte; 2 sisters, Marsha (Howard) Hughes, Sarasota, FL, Cindy (Steve) Carpenter, New Port Richey; 13 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren.
A Memorial Service at 6 pm on Friday, March 21 at the Elks Lodge in Tarpon Springs. Vinson Funeral Home Tarpon Springs 727-937-6111 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits SMITH, Fannie 98, of Clearwater, passed away Monday, March 17, at Morton Plant Hospital. She moved here in 1919, from her native New Rochelle, NY. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Rita (Dick) Friedbacher, Clearwater, Delina (Carlos) Lozano, Miami, Dixie Lee (Jack) Fulford, Brooksville; a son, Joseph T.
(Paula) Smith, Bradenton; a sister, Rosa Chipello, Ocala; 2 nieces; 14 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and 1 greatgreat-grandchild. Family will receive friends Thursday, with a Funeral Service at 11 am, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast or Calvary Baptist Church. Moss Feaster Funeral Home Belcher Road Chapel Clearwater-727-562-2070 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits WEBER, Lydia 97, passed away March 17, 2008. She is survived by her son, Richard (Diane); grandchildren, Kristin and Daniel.
Moss Feaster Palm Harbor 727-562-2090 WAHLE, Warren F. 64, of Largo, died on Sunday, March 16, 2008. He was a retired US Army sergeant. Strickland Funeral Home Crystal River 352-796-2678 To place a paid TOUHEY, Joann S. 75, of Clearwater, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Greene County, OH, and moved here in 1976, from Xenia, OH. She was the owner of the Five Points Tavern in Xenia and the Touhey Vending Company in Clearwater. Survi vors include her son, Mike and his wife, Kim, of Palm Harbor; stepgrandson, Andrew; sister, Edna Mae Dietz and her husband, Dale, of Beavercreek, OH; brother, John Slaughter and his wife, Charlene, of Xe nia; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Beaver United Church of Christ, 1960 Dayton-Xenia Road Beaver creek, OH 45434 on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt, I Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33760. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home 727-796-1996 SylvanAbbey.com View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits SOUTH PINELLAS BARBA, Yolanda 0. "Yulee" 67, of St. Peters burg, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX and came here in 1990 from Key West where she was a bookkeeper and accountant and manager of Club Tropic and was a bartender at Harbour Lights Restaurant.
Locally, she was a member of VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary where she volunteered as a bartender and was a supporter of Locks Of Love Foundation. She attended Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Donald and Christian Alford; 4 daughters, Louella (Mark) Allmandinger, Glenda (Steven) Katsiaficas, Oneonta "Marie" Argueta, Magdelena Alford; and several grandchildren including Joshua Ferrer. She was predeceased by a son Glenn Alford. She is also survived by long time loving companion, Mark McGrath.
The family requests memorials to St. Anthony's Health Care Foundation 1200-7th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33705. Online memorial and guest book at www.gunterfuneralhome.com E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home St.
Petersburg 727-528-2880 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits BERRY, Geneva 88, of St. Petersburg, died obituary notice March 14, 2008. She is surContact your Funeral Director or vived by her daughter, Janet the St. Petersburg Times Julian, of St. Petersburg.
at 800-333-7505, ext. 8518. Holloway Funeral Home, Inc St. Uctersbura Times Oldsmar 813-855-2439 PAPPS, Sam Theodore died peacefully in his sleep on March 4, 2008, in Thousand Oaks, CA, where he had lived for the past two years. He was 91 years old.
Sam rose through the ranks of the Gillette company to the position of vice-president of corporate trade relations. Because of his love of people and the way he transferred that quality to the relationships he built with the Gillette accounts, Sam was considered a company He retired in 1981, but Gillette kept him on as a consultant. Among his numerous awards, Sam cherished the Tim Barry Man of the Year Award given to him in 1971, by the National Wholesale Drug Association and the Robert B. Begley Award he received in 1981 from the National Association of Chain Drugstores. The Begley award is given to a person "who exemplifies the qualities of gentleness, humility and service to colleagues." The Begley Award speaks to the essence of Sam Papps.
Sam was a 32nd degree Mason, an active mem ber of the Greek Orthodox Church and a charter member of the Alpha Omega Council, an organization of Americans of Greek ancestry who "promote and encourage loyalty and patriotism to the United Sates of America." Sam was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, the oldest of five children. Educated at Tarpon Springs High School, he served in WWII in France and Germany with the Army Corps of Engineers. He helped liberate the con centration camps when the war ended. Sixty eight years ago, he married Dorothy Crowther, of St. Petersburg.
Sam is survived by his widow Dorothy; his daughter, Patricia Papps, of Thousand Oaks; his son, Theodore Sam Papps, of Exton, PA; 5 grandchit dren, Tracy Flug, Dorothy Seguin (husband Marc Seguin), Jessica, Lauren and Samantha Papps; great-grandson, William Sam Seguin; 2 sisters, Elsie Sakiotis Kirkpatrick, Magdaline Sakiotis Thomas, and a brother, Demetrios (Jimmie) Sakiotis. Memorial I donations in Sam's honor may be made to La Reina High of Angels Scholarship Fund, 106 W. Janss a Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 or to Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 400 Skyway Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits ANTLE, Rev. Benjamin E.
83, of St. Petersburg, died March 14, 2008. Survived by wife, Inez Claire Antle, of St. Petersburg. Holloway Funeral Home Oldsmar 813-855-2439 BEASLEY, William M.
"Billy" died March 14, 2008. He was born Nov. 1. Survived by son, Jamie Allen; brothers, Marvin, Gary, Jimbo, Jack; sisters, Peggy, Barbara, Shirley; and a granddaughter. Services will be held at Hospice Woodside, 6770 102nd Ave.
March 22, at 3 pm. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits BEACHUM, Lois Ann 81, of Seminole, passed away' peacefully at home on March 17, 2008. Lois coura geously battled multiple health issues for several months prior to her passing and did so with unrelenting grace and dignity. She came to Florida in 1931, from her native Rapid City, SD. She was in the school system for 44 years, 22 years in Texas, and 22 years in Pinellas County.
She was an outstanding leader for her students and for the faculty as well in several schools. She was with Tyrone Middle School, St. Petersburg, for 15 years. She received her bachelor's degree from FSU, master's degree from Texas and her doctorate from the University of Texas. She was past president of Belleair Forest Gardens condominium 1986-87 and past president of Harbor Greens condominiums Association, and past board member.
She was past president of the Boca Ciega Kiwanis Club, for 2000-2001, and was Kiwanian of the year for '94-'95, '98-'99. She is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Goodwin and brother, Bill Palmer. A Celebration of her life will be held 3 pm Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760-34123 Moss-Feaster Funeral Home Serenity Gardens Chapel Largo 727-562-2080 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits CHRISTENSEN, Keith W. of Seminole, passed away March 15, 2008.
He was a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army, and a veteran of Korea and Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elna; a brother, Duane. Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home Seminole 727-391-0121 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits BRITT, Arline Wallace CANTOR, Milton 91, died peacefully in his sleep March 14, 2008. Milton was preceded in death by his be loved wife, Bea of 58 years; and 2 children, Stuart and Susan.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his 2 sons, Joe, Washington D.C., and Kenny, Arizona; a brother, Seymour, of Long Island, NY; and a sister, Ruth, of Boynton Beach, FL. Milton was very proud of his WWII service in the Navy on the submarine Parche. His unit received a presidential citation. Milton retired from the U.S. Government after 35 years of service.
While raising his family in New York, he was an avid boat builder and built hundreds of boats. He loved dining out with friends, singing and tell ing stories. Milton was a generous, kind, moral man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Online guestbook at: www.davidcgross.com.
David C. Gross Funeral Homes 6366 Central View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits BROWN, Ernest Sr. of St. Petersburg passed away on Sunday, March 16 at Bayfront Medi a cal Center. He was born in Miccosukee, FL.
He was the owner of Brown's Pit Bar-b-que and Ernest Brown Masonry and Cement Finisher Business. He attended Bethel Community Baptist Church. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 27 years, Joyce; son Ernest 4 daughters, Helen, Ericka Destiny and Teresa; sister-inlaw Dora Livingston. Funeral Service Saturday 11 am at Bethel Community Baptist Church. Visitation Friday 4 to 8 pm and wake service 6 pm.
Zion Hill Mortuary www.zionhillmortuary.com View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits FELSKE, Stella W. 85, of St. Peters burg, passed away March 17, 2008. Born in Chicago, she was a homemaker, professional seamstress and liked to travel. She was Catholic.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Jeannette and Victoria. She is survived by her loving husband of years, Harry; 2 daughters, Shirley (Bernard) and Sandra (Terry); 4 grandchildren, Sylvia, Samantha, Sean Scott; 2 great-grandchildren, Phillip Daniel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast (Woodside). R. Lee Williams Son 49th St.
N. 727-527-1177 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits age 88, passed away at 11:28 am Wednesday, March 5, 2008, due to complications of illness at Northside Hospital, in St. Petersburg, after transfer from the Largo Healthcare Center, in Seminole, for Alzheimer's custodial care. Born Dec. 23, 1919, St.
Thomas, Virgin Islands. A resident of Pinellas Park, for the last years. She has lived in Florida since 1959, after moving from Connecticut to Miami, FL. Arline was a clerk at the Norwich, CT Welfare before being sworn in as the 2nd policewoman in the city's history in 1958. She was a trained handwriting ana lyst, and surprised many patrons at county fairs with information about their traits and personalities.
After moving to Miami, she was employed by Sears Roebuck, Eastern Airlines, and Panasonic companies in data entry departments. She continued in data entry and clerical work into her 60s. She also worked for Honeywell and the Home Shopping Network in Pinellas County. Arline was a lady with a wonderful sense of humor, a survivor of many adversities in her life. A lover of fabric, quilting, sewing, needlework, crafts, reading and puzzles.
So many interests lost this past year because of Alzheimer's. She was a lover of babies and puppies equally, spunky and strong, yet fragile. She could, at times, be downright silly with an infectious laugh. She loved all her children deeply. Cared for them, worried about them, en couraged them.
A woman of strong faith and belief in God to the end. She was loved, and will be missed by all who knew her. Predeceased by sisters, Faith MacKay, of MA, Yola Deveaux, of FL, and son, Paul F. Britt, of PA. Survived by sons, Chester L.
Britt of CA, Randolph G. Britt, of CA, John M. Britt, of FL, Robert T. Britt, of FL; daughter, Ada B. McDermand, of FL; sis ters, Gloria Nowak, of MA, Demaris Bigos, of MA; brothers, Wit ton MacKay, of AL, Warren MacKay, of FL; grandsons, Dr.
Ches ter L. Britt 3rd, of MA, Randy Taylor, of CA, Sean D. Britt, of FL, Robert T. Britt of KY, Marc D. McDermand, of FL; granddaughters, Karyn Johnny, of CA, Christine Britt, of CA, Sharon-Michelle V.
Britt, of FL; great-grandsons, Lucas L. Britt, of AZ, Harley P. Britt, of NY, Tucker B. King, of NY, Sammy Johnny, of CA, Aidan M. Britt, of FL, Nicholas Del Valle, of FL; great-granddaughter, Alyssa Britt, of MA.
View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits CUMBERWORTH, Douglas 64, St. Petersburg, died Feb. 29, 2008. He is survived by his loving family. Guestbook at: www.floridamortuary.net DeWITT, LaVerne 0.
80, of Pinellas Park, passed away at home Saturday, March 15, 2008. Born in Michi gan City, IN. Survivors include husband, Everett; son, Everett B. DeWitt, in Long Island, NY; daughter, Kelly Haworth, in Pinellas Park; sisters, Jeanette Spiller and Lorraine Jurecki; and brother, Bernard Tewes, in Polk County; sister, Dorothy Kruit, in Indiana; and grandchildren, Michael Haworth Brittney, Joseph, and Alexandra DeWitt. A private Memorial Service will be held at Mainlands Unit 4 clubhouse on Thursday, March 20.
View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits GROH, Edward H. 87, of Seminole, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008, at home with his loving family at his side. He grew up in Madison, NJ and worked as a teacher for 28 years in the Ramsey NJ public school system. Ed taught physical education health as well as being a successful high school soccer coach. He also played professional baseball in the New York Giants farm system.
He was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Rita M. Groh; son, Edward C. Groh; daughter, Beth (and Steven) Pier; and two grand children, Eric and Amanda Pier. A Graveside Service with military honors will be presented at 10:45 am on Friday, March 21, at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Please sign the registry at www.veteransfuneralcare.com Veterans Funeral Care Clearwater 727-524-9202 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits HALLOCK, Reed Jeffery 92, of Seminole, died March 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 59 years, Betty Jane Markell Hallock, of Wheeling, WVA, and his second wife of 6 years, Elizabeth Lockwood Hallock, of Largo. A sister, Mary Hallock Souder, of Charlottesville, VA also preceded him in death. Survivors include his 3 children; son, Lawrence Stamm Hallock and wife, Kathy, of Tempe, AZ; daughter, Marilyn Ruth Hallock, of Indian Harbour Beach, FL and Nancy Hallock Young, and husband, Hank, of Asheville, NC.
His 6 grandchildren include Jeffery Reed Zipperer, Gregory Zipperer, James Markell Ritchey, Jennifer Ritchey Weis, Stephanie Hallock Boring, and Justin Young. There are 6 greatgrandchildren; 1 great-greatgrandson; and several nieces nephews. Reed was born March 6, 1916, in Wheeling, WVA. He was a US Army veteran of WWII. After the war, he relocated his family from Wheeling to Marietta, OH, where he worked at the Union Carbide plant.
The Hallocks remained in Marietta for over 20 years. He loved outdoors, especially hiking the Appalachian Trail. In 1970, the Hallocks moved to Sedona, AZ and Reed helped establish the Verde Valley Archaeologi cal Society as well as serving on the Governor's Advisory soup for Archaeology. In 1986, they relocated to New Bern, NC and became involved in the Neuse River Society and boating. After his wife Betty died, Reed settled in Sarasota where he married Elizabeth Lockwood.
Two years ago, they moved into Freedom Square in Seminole. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home on Seminole Blvd. The family requests expressions of sympathy to be made to a favorite charity. www.mohnfuneralhome.com Mohn Funeral Home Seminole 727-393-3481 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits KELLY, Maury 54, of St.
Petersburg, died March 14 at Northside Hospi tal. There are no known survi vors. ALife Tribute Largo Chapel 727-559-7793 MOTTL, Douglas 70, of St. Petersburg passed away March 15, 2008 at Hospice House Woodside. He is survived by his loving family.
ALifeTribute FuneralCare Largo 559-7793 PAYNE, William E. "Duke" 99, passed away March 17, 2008. Survived by 3 daughters, Joan Sweitzer, Norma Canedy and Beth Sherwood; 6 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, March 20 from 10 am until service time at 11 am. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery at 2 pm.
See complete obit at www.rlwilliams.com R. Lee Williams Son 49th St. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits ROY, Blanche L. 93, of St. Petersburg died March 13, (one day before turning 94) at Bon Secours Maria Manor.
Formerly from New England, she resided in St. Petersburg since the 1970s. She was an avid volunteer at Holy Family Catholic Church and Bon Secours. She loved to travel and was fortunate to have friends to share this passion with. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband, Jerry, in Amesbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church and school. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits THOMAS, Mary L. 81, of St. Petersburg, died March 17, 2008.
Survived by son, Steven R. Thomas. Prede ceased by husband, Richard. R. Lee Williams Son 49th St.
TORRES, Abraham 67, of St. Pete Beach, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008. Services at noon Friday, March 21 with Entombment at Garden of Memories Ceme tery. Boza Roel Funeral Home VALPACCHIO, Lynda M. Died March 11.
Survived by her loving family. Full obit at davidcgross.com. Visitation am March 26 at: DAVID C. GROSS FUNERAL HOMES 6366 Central Ave. 727-381-4911 WHITE, Ethelyn Alice 82, of St.
Petersburg, died March 17, 2008, at Bayfront Medical Center. A Memorial Service, Thursday at 2 pm at Christ United Methodist Church. Anderson-McQueen F. H. MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES PINELLAS ANTHONY SUKYS 9-28-1988 3-19-2007 Time goes on, hearts broken, tears never ending, life hurts without you.
Thoughts of you precious memories. We love and miss you. Your family friends. Jewel Bargaman Callaway April 5 1940- March 19, 2007 Soldier, you enriched our lives in so many ways. You were so beautiful inside and outside.
We miss you. Share your memories. View the Times' complete list of obituary notices and sign an online guestbook at tampabay.com/obits Petersburg, Tina.
