OBITUARIES

ADAMO, Angelo F. 76, of Largo, died at his home March 12. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He'll be dearly missed by his longtime partner of 26 years, Helga Orkee and her daughters, Patricia Gaude and Sandra Obrock. A mem-orial service will be held on Sunday, March 29, at Oak- Crest MHP Clubhouse, 9925 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Donations may be made, in his memory, to the American Cancer Society.

ALEXANDER, Hank T. 44, of Ruskin, passed away Feb. 11, 2009. Graveside Service at Fellowship Cemetery, Wimauma, April 4, 11 am. Survived by his father, Ernest. floridamortuary.net

APONTE, Manuel A. Jr. 55, of Tampa, died Feb. 2, 2009. Express words of comfort at floridamortuary.net Florida Mortuary 813 237-2900

BAKER, Richard L. 84, of Brooksville, died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Kindred Hospital, Tampa. He was a native of Erie, PA and a resident of this area for the past 22 years coming from Tampa. He was a retired radio communication officer in the Merchant Marines, served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII, and member of Brooksville Elks, American Legion Post, Century Wireless Club, Ham Operators, Brooksville for more than 50 years, and St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors include 6 children, Carol Hoye, Barbara Lifer, both of Webster, MA, William Baker, Leesburg, VA, Robert Baker, Palm Harbor, Denise Wolak, Dudley, MA, Dennis Baker, Charlotte, NC; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Thursday, March 26 from 2-4 & 6-8, wake service 7 pm. Funeral mass Friday, 9:30 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by: Pinecrest Funeral Chapel Cortez Blvd. Brooksville 352-796-1656 Family Owned and Operated

BARBIERA, Bennie 84, died March 21.Survived by loving family. Mass of Christian Burial March 24, 10:30 am Sacred Heart Catholic Church. www.jgrfuneralhome.com

BOLDUC, Philomena M. of Largo, died March 19. Survived by 5 daughters; 2 sisters; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Mohn Funeral Home/Cremation Seminole 727-393-3481

BORDONARO, Joseph F. IV Age 67, of Spring Hill died Saturday, March 21, 2009. He was the devoted husband of Dee; father of David, Chad and Melissa; grandfather of Michael; step father of Chris, Anthony and Melanie; and brother to Frank (Diane) Bordonaro. Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home Spring Hill Chapel 352-686-6649 "Family Owned & Operated" www.merrittfuneral.com

CABRERA, Alfonso 54, passed March 22. Visitation, March 24, 3-7 pm at 280 Mariner Blvd. Mass, 10:30 am at St. Theresa. Brewer & Sons 352-688-4991

CARMAN, Vernon Perley of New Port Richey, died Friday, March 20, 2009. The eldest son of William Perley Carman and Maude Leone Clemons, he was born Dec. 1, 1923 in the Town of Fowler, NY. He married Mary Alice Bannon on June 18, 1946 in Martinsburg, NY. A veteran of the Eastern Theatre Operation of WWII, Mr. Carman was the holder of six battle stars. He served in a searchlight division. Mr. Carman was a machinist with Continental Can of Chicago, IL. He retired in 1977 and subsequently moved to Florida. Mr. Carman raised mallard ducks for several years. He enjoyed traveling, investing, bird watching and his cats. He is survived by his sisters, Olive Backus of Watertown, NY and Evelyn Tiegen of Scio OR; and brother Lyndon Carman of Liverpool, NY. He was predeceased by sisters Inez Fisher of Phoenix, AZ in 2008 and Carol Ella Carman of The Town of Fowler, NY in 1940. Final resting place will be in Martinsburg with his beloved Mary. National Cremation/Hudson

CARPENTER, Walter L. Jr. Age 59, of Tampa passed away March 21. Visitation March 25, 9:30 to 10:30 am at South Tampa Chapel, service @ St.Catherine to follow. Brewer & Sons 813-835-4991

CAY, John "Johnny" 91, died March 20. Survived by a loving family. Services First Baptist Church Tampa 12 March 24. Visitation 11 am in the church fellowship hall. Stowers-Brandon

COMFORT, Robert 84, of Tarpon Springs, died March 20. A viewing will be held Wednesday, March 25 from 2-4 pm. "Celebration of Life" at 4 pm all at Moss Feaster, Palm Harbor Chapel

COMPTON, Edwin Francis 78, passed away March 19, 2009 at Woodside Hospice. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Betty and son Ed. He is survived by his wife Mary; his daughter, Cathy; son, Andy; son-in-law, Marty; granddaughter, Katie; & grandsons, Trip & Tim. Ed grew up in Haddonfield, NJ and graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in engineering. He served as a 1st Lt. in the Army. He owned & operated Compton's Log Cabin in Haddon Township, NJ for more than 30 years. He sold the restaurant in 1995 and moved to Long Beach Island, NJ where he worked in real estate. His memberships included the Rotary Club of Beach Haven, NJ and Elks Lodge #2345, on Manahawkin, NJ. He had a great sense of humor, was a lifelong Phillies fan, loved fishing and his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in honor of Edwin F. Compton, Woodside Hospice, 6770- 102nd Avenue N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782. A memorial will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel, 727-562-2080

CONLEY, John H. 87, of St. Petersburg, passed away March 18, 2009, at St. Anthony's Hospital. Born in Reedy, WV, he was a proud veteran of WWII, engaging in active combat on European fronts. He earned BS & MS degrees from WVU and served as teacher and administrator in West Virginia schools for over 36 years, retiring in 1982. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Freda Dodge Conley; daughter, Dr. Joyce Conley; and son, John David Conley. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 2 pm at Westminster Suncoast Retirement Community, 6909 Dr. MLK Jr. St. S, St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 467 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, for their College Scholarship Fund. Gee & Sorenson Funeral Home

CRAIG, Dorothy M. 80, of Largo, passed away March 19, 2009, at Morton Plant. Survived by 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 brother and 2 grandchildren. Services will be in Pennsylvania.

CROW, Jean Wood of Gainesville, died Friday, March 20, at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. She was born in St. Petersburg, Nov. 2, 1920 to Dr. Alvin James Wood & Florence Emery Wood. She moved to Gainesville in 1942 after graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Florida State College for Women, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Brent Crow, sister, Frances W. Shafer; and brother, Dr. Rowland E. Wood, both of St. Petersburg. Survivors include daughters Paulette Crow O'Connor (Jim) of Panama City, Daryl Anne Crow Cummings (Don) of Gainesville, Patti Crow Reed (John) of Athens, GA and Leslie Crow Elliott (Robert ) of Tampa; sister-in-law Mary Moeller of St. Petersburg; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Gainesville or the Methodist Children's Home in Enterprise, FL. Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 352-376-5361

CRUNK, Earline 89, of Tampa, passed away March 21, 2009. Survived by a loving family. Visitation March 25, 12 pm, funeral service at 1 pm at Blount & Curry Funeral Home 605 S. Macdill Ave.

DALY, William M. of Madeira Beach, died March 21, 2009. Bill was born in the Bronx, NY and moved to Florida in 1985 from Long Island, NY. He retired from the Harbor Patrol of the New York City Police Dept. and was an Army veteran of WWII. Bill is survived by his wife, Dolores; sons, William H. and John F.; and grandsons, Billy and Jimmy. Moss-Feaster Funeral Home Largo 727-562-2080

DAVIS, James E. 79, of Clearwater, passed away on March 20, 2009, at home under the care of Hospice. Born in Winsted, CT on Sept. 9, 1929, to Olive (Clauss) and Thomas Justice Davis. He is survived by his wife, Marlene (John); 3 children Patricia Carrier (Rick) of Royalston, MA; Barbara Bremer (Bob) of Point Pleasant, NJ; and Frederick Miner (Heather) of Barkhamsted, CT; and 4 grandchildren Jessie and Eric Bremer and Ryan and Meredith Carrier; his brothers Thomas J. (Nancy) of Winsted, CT and Wesley A. Davis (Fran) of Pinegree Grove, IL and his sister, Linda Maley (Jack) of Clearwater; his uncle and aunt Theodore and Lorraine Davis; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Davis graduated from The Gilbert School in 1947, attended Meteorology College in Oklahoma, and worked as a Weather Observer for the U.S. Weather Bureau in Washington, DC. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1954, after having served in Japan. Mr. Davis started at Northwest Bank (formerly Mechanics Savings Bank of Winsted) in March of 1954, becoming president and CEO in March of 1981. He was active in community services as Treasurer of the Red Cross for over 25 years; Treasurer of The Gilbert School for over 25 years, becoming a Trustee and currently a Trustee Emeritus; Treasurer of the Winsted Improvement Corp; and Chairman of the American Heart Association. Mr. Davis was a member of the Rotary Club of Winsted, CT, Greenwood Country Club in Winsted, CT and the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club in Belleair. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760, The Gilbert School Class of 1947 of Winsted, Ct, or the American Red Cross. A memorial service will be held Friday, 1 pm, March 27, at the funeral home chapel, 693 S. Belcher Rd., Clearwater. Funeral Mass will be held in Pine Meadow, CT at a date to be announced. Moss Feaster Funeral Home Belcher Road Chapel Clearwater/562-2070

DAVIS, Jane H. 77, of St. Petersburg, died March 22, 2009 at Hospice House Woodside. Born Jan. 2, 1932 in Jonesboro, AR, she moved here in 1956. She was a homemaker and attended Clearview United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John W.; son, John W., Jr. (Marilyn) of Safety Harbor; daughter, Terry Simmons of Pinellas Park; sister, Patsy Norman of Conway, AR; 4 grandchildren, Steven Simmons, Lavana Harvey, Jay and Laura Davis; and great-grand-daughter, Brianna Harvey. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 28th at Clearview United Methodist Church, 4515 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 33713. Interment rites will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions are made to Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast. Please sign the family registry at www.veteransfuneralcare.com Veterans Funeral Care

DICKEY, Charles 87, of Brooksville, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Turner Funeral Home 352-796-3588

DITTMAN, Lydia 80, of Tampa, died Feb. 4, 2009. Express words of comfort at floridamortuary.net Florida Mortuary 813 237-2900

DOLL, Shirley V. 77, of Clearwater, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Mease Dunedin Hospital. She was born in the town of Horseshoe Bottom in Russell Springs, KY & came to Clearwater in 1977 from Baltimore, MD. Shirley & her late husband, Richard E., founded Doll Brothers Carpet Cleaners & Dyers. Shirley was an avid gardener. She always enjoyed going back home to KY to spend time with her family & to walk through their beautiful vegetable gardens. She also enjoyed reading novels. Mrs. Doll was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard E., & her parents, Ruel & Cassie Coe. Survivors include two sons, Joseph W., of Palm Harbor & Donald W., of Seminole; two brothers, Luther Coe, of Jamestown, KY & Richard Coe, of Russell Springs, KY; 4 grandchildren, Eric, Cody, Aaron & Sarah. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her.

DUGAN, Robert J. 81, of New Port Richey, died March 23. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and is survived by his sister, Mary and several nieces and nephews. www.prevattfuneralhome.com

EUSTACE, Lynn W. 52, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on March 21, 2009. Lynn was a native of Jacksonville. She graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1975, and from Florida State University in 1979, where she earned a degree in psychology. She pursued a career in social work, serving the developmentally disabled and working for Children's Medical Services for the State of Florida. She was also a volunteer for the Tampa Aids Network for many years. Lynn was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, where she displayed her love of books and reading by being involved in the Book Fair for many years. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Patricia Wrigley. She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. (Bud) Eustace Jr.; her children, Matthew and Blair; her sisters, Patricia Foster and her husband Richard of Tallahassee, Marie Stevens and her husband, Bobby, of St. Augustine, and Lisa Zimmerman and her husband, Edward, of Jacksonville. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Rick Foster, Amy Foster, Ronnie Stevens, Kim Cunningham and her husband, John, and their son, Jake, and Ashley and Taylor Zimmerman. The family will receive visitors at Christ The King Church from 5-8 pm on Monday evening, March 23rd, with a rosary beginning at 7:30 pm. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Tuesday morning, March 24th. Burial will follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. A reception will then be held at the Christ The King Parish Center. The family wishes to thank all of Lynn's caregivers, especially the members of LifePath Hospice, and Comfort Keepers, for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the American Cancer Society: 1-800-ACS-2345, the Tampa Aids Network: 813-769-5180, the Humane Society: 813-876-7138 or to Christ The King parish: 813-876-5841. Please sign the online guestbook at www.BlountCurryMacDill.com

EVANS, Robert Of Holiday, died March 21. Survived by his loving family. Dobies Funeral Home-Holiday dobiesfuneralhome.com

FASOLO, Richard "Richie" Formerly of Redington Shores. Husband of his loving wife Deborah; father of Richard Jr. and Kimberly Terazan; brother of Gloria Kirwin; numerous grandchildren. Remembrances may be directed to Lifelink Legacy Fund 409 Bay Shore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. Memorial Services will be held in Cincinnati, OH. Moore Family Funeral Homes.

FLORIO, Pio L. "Pete" 88, of Port Richey died March 22. Survived by daughters, Cathleen & Marie; numerous grandchildren Dobies Funeral Home-Congress dobiesfuneralhome.com

FOERRO-SABINA, Maria Del Casmen 61, died Jan. 27, 2009. Express words of comfort at floridamortuary.net Florida Mortuary 813 237-2900

FOWLER, Foster E. 74, of Dunedin, passed away on March 20. Survived by son, Ken; 2 sisters, Mary & Mabel. Memorial donations to All Children's Hospital. Moss Feaster Dunedin 562-2040

FRAUENDORF, Annaliese 86, of St. Petersburg, died March 22, 2009. Born in Robel, German, she is survived by her son, Michael R. Frauendorf of St. Petersburg. Global Mortuary 727-530-3600

FREIERMUTH, Otto W. 88, of Palm Harbor, died March 23. Survived by children, John & Arlene; siblings, Elsa, June, Albert; & grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon 942-0515

GARDNER, Albert Jr. 79, visiting Tampa from Rhode Island, passed away March 19, 2009. He is survived by his loving family. Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Home, Inc. Oldsmar 813-855-2439

GIGLIELLO, Frank 71, of St. Petersburg, died March 17, 2009. Survived by his loving family. Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Home, Inc., Oldsmar, 813-855-2439

HARDESTY, Clifford Scott 39, of Valrico, passed away March 19, 2009. Services to be held at their home Sunday March 29, 2009. Contact Terri for further details: 727-365-3072

HAUGHTON, Terry Lee 57, of New Port Richey, died March 22 at Marliere Hospice Care Center. Survivors include a sister. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Chapel dobiesfuneralhome.com

HEIM, Amalie 100, died March 20. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene. survived by daughters, Charlotte Sohl and Loraine Griffith; 3 grands & 4 great-grands. NCS Clearwater 727-536-0494

HOUGHTELING, John 84, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009. A service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday at the W.C.S. Veterans Cemetery. Online register available at ashevillemortuaryservices.com

HUBBARD, Robert "Bob" 76, of St. Petersburg, passed away March 18, 2009. Loving father of Larry Hubbard & Julie Nastasiak. Dearest grand-father of 4 as well as many relatives and friends. Graveside Services March 27 at 1:30 pm, FL Nat'l Cemetery Bushnell. National Cremation Society 727-536-0494

JOHNSON, Roland E. Jr. 77, of New Port Richey, died March 19. Survived by wife Joy; son Gary; daughter Su Geiger; 4 grandchildren. Service 11 am today, Trinity Pres- byterian Church at 7 Springs.

JOLLY, Ellen Irene Age 92, of New Port Richey, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 at E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville. She was born Feb. 19, 1917 in Dayton, OH to Charles and Margaret Harpeng Popp. She moved to Gainesville in 1958 from Dayton, OH and worked in the Agriculture Department at the University of Florida. Irene and her husband Richard moved to St. Petersburg, in 1964 and lived there until moving to New Port Richey in 2005. Irene was a watercolorist and began writing poetry and her life story at the age of 65. Irene was a devoted Christian and her faith was an inspiration to her family and friends. She was a member of Church by the Sea in Madeira Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, M. Richard Jolly. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Williams Read of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Annie Jolly of New Port Richey; sister-in-law, Mamie Popp of Dayton, OH; and 3 grandchildren, Richard & Richie Jolly of St. Petersburg, and Rick Williams of Gainesville; 3 great-grandchildren, Richard, Raymond & Katy. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 2 pm at Church by the Sea in Madeira Beach with Rev. Dr. Armand Weller officiating. Burial will be private for family prior to the Memorial service. in Memorial Park in St. Petersburg. For further information call Williams-Thomas Westarea, 352-376-7556.

KELLEY-RICHARDSON, Lelia Mae, A Celebration of Love. Sunrise Sept. 25, 1933, Sunset March 16, 2009. She was born in Climax, GA, a member of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, graduated from Gibbs High School in 1953. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernice & Pearce Kelley. She is survived by 1 loving daughter, Tracey L. Burns Capehart; 2 loving sons, Bennie & Ralph Richardson; 2 loving brothers, Pearce (Ruby) Kelley & Charles (Joycelyn) Kelley; 1 loving sister, Annie Mae (Samuel) Burgess; 6 grandchildren, Andre Richardson, Royshell Richardson, Zackery Richardson, Angie Rollins, LaJaune Jenkins, Alicia Scott; and 16 great grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home Funeral Service Providers Alleviators of Grief

KELLEY-RICHARDSON, Lelia Mae, A Celebration of Love. Sunrise Sept. 25, 1933, Sunset March 16, 2009. She was born in Climax, GA, a member of New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, graduated from Gibbs High School in 1953. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernice & Pearce Kelley. She is survived by 1 loving daughter, Tracey L. Burns Capehart; 2 loving sons, Bennie & Ralph Richardson; 2 loving brothers, Pearce (Ruby) Kelley & Charles (Joycelyn) Kelley; 1 loving sister, Annie Mae (Samuel) Burgess; 6 grandchildren, Andre Richardson, Royshell Richardson, Zackery Richardson, Angie Rollins, LaJaune Jenkins, Alicia Scott; and 16 great grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home Funeral Service Providers Alleviators of Grief

KIRSHEN, David Benjamin 45, of Spring Hill, died March 21, 2009. Gathering March 24, 10-11 am, Service 11 am 4450 Commercial Way. Burial Grace Memorial Gardens. Brewer & Sons 352-596-4991

KNAUF, Lucille C. of Largo, died March 21 in her residence. Born in Marshfield, MA. She was a waitress and member of St. Patrick Church. Survived by sons, Paul, Largo, Douglas, Clearwater; daughters, Marjorie Bramlett, Greenville, SC & Mary Freudenberg (Bill), Rhinelander, WI; sister, Lorraine Kampa, Three Lakes, WI; 3 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Mohn Funeral Home/Cremation Seminole - 727 393-3481

LAPIERRE, Robert M. Jr. 55, of Largo, passed away unexpectedly at home March 20, 2009. He settled in Pinellas County in 1987 moving from his native Anderson, IN. He was employed at Jabil for 15 years and was an experienced drummer. Rob was a member of the Men's Auxiliary of Post #10094 V.F.W. in Indian Rocks Beach and loved the beach, the Buccaneers, and his New Hampshire property. Survivors include his wife, Della; 2 sons, Jonathan (Mindy) Lapierre, and Nicholas Lapierre; 3 daughters, Lela Buck, Jamie (Todd) Schultz, and Leona (Aaron) Wabnitz; his mother, Martha Lapierre; 2 sisters, Sheree (Michael) Burkett, and Tawnie (Terry) McGaha, and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, March 28th at 2 pm where a memorial service will follow at 2:30 pm. Visit his online memorial at www.mem.com Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens 727-562-2080

LESTER, Bertia 67, of Tarpon Springs, died March 21, 2009. Born in Blackwater, VA and came here from Hamilton, OH in 1963. She was a domestic house cleaner with her husband. Survived by husband of 44 years, Henry; 2 daughters, Kimberly Johnson, Karen Lester; 2 sisters, Emma "Jean" Muncie, Laura Osborne; 1 grandchild, Kelseigh Johnson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (komensuncoast.com). Memorial service at 11 on Saturday, March 28, at Bethany Temple Church of God. Vinson Funeral Home 727-937-6111

LEWIS, Janice D. 64, of New Port Richey, died, March 22. Survived by husband Gordon; children Gordon, Roger, Jeffrey, Kathy; and 7 grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson

MAHONEY, Maurice A. 42, of Port Richey, formerly of New York, passed away March 21, 2009. He is survived by his father, Norman; mother Margaret; sister Theresa; aunts Betty and Rose; uncle Joey; nephews Billy, Nicholas, Anthony; grandnephew Tristan; cousins Donna, Karen, Natalie, Jamie, Joseph, Jonathan, Andrew, Jake, Benjamin, Gabriela, Yoamni and Yoamna. Visitation will be Thursday, March 26th, from 2-4 and 6-8. Mass will be Friday, at 11 am at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Prevatt Funeral Home-Hudson

MASSEY, Grady 72, of Largo, passed away March 22, 2009, at Largo Rehab Center. There are no known survivors. ALife Tribute FuneralCare Largo 727-559-7793

Mc MICHAEL, Karen Frances 61, of Brooksville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2009. She is survived by her loving family. North Meadowlawn Funeral Home New Port Richey 727-849-9281

McCLASKEY, Marie M. 85, passed away March 19, 2009. She is survived by her 2 sons, Michael A. (Jackie) McClaskey and William D.; 2 grandchildren, Meghan and Mitch McClaskey, and her great-grandson, Bayne Anderson. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 10 am at Brett Funeral Home, 4810 Central Ave. Burial to follow at Royal Palm Cemetery South. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. On Line Memorial & Guestbook @ www.brettfuneralhome.net Brett Funeral Home 321-3321

NACZEK, Henry R. 68, of St. Petersburg, died March 22, 2009. He served honorably in the Army and is survived by a loving family. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home with "On Site" Crematory

NOWAK, Patricia A. 62, of Hudson, found peace March 21, after a long term illness. Devoted wife of Norman; loving mother of Shelly, Tommy (Cathy), Karen and Theresa; beloved sister of Ronny, Sherry, Judy, Kim and best friend of Yvonne; grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 5. She will be loved and missed always. No services will be held.

O'CONNOR, Don 74, of Palm Harbor, passed away on March 22, 2009. For information call 727-796-1992. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home SylvanAbbey.com

ORTIZ, Tomas 87, passed away March 22, 2009. He is survived by his children, Tomas Jr., Zoraida, Edna; sisters, Martha, Milita; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grand-children. Stowers-Brandon

RAMIREZ, Alejandrina 67, died March 20, 2009. Survived by a loving family. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home with "On Site" Crematory

REGAN, James F. 87, of St. Petersburg, died on, March 23. Survived by his loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 pm, viewing 11-1 at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home

REYNOLDS, Janis C. 82, died March 18, 2009. Survived by a loving family. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home with "On Site" Crematory

RIBECKY, Julia 78, of Tampa, died Feb. 5, 2009. Express words of comfort at floridamortuary.net Florida Mortuary 813 237-2900

SEARLE, Parker C. of Clearwater, formerly of Wethersfield, CT, and South Yarmouth, MA, husband of Elizabeth T. Searle, died on March 21, 2009, in Clearwater. He was born in Sanford, ME, to Parker D. and Lucy M. Searle. He leaves behind his sons, Jon Richard Searle and Michael Searle; and his step- children, James M. Thomas of Glastonbury, CT, Carl DiLorenzo of Waterbury, CT and Brian DiLorenzo of Enfield, CT; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Parker was a graduate of Purdue University and is a retired Engineer from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, CT. He served in WWII in the Army Air Force. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home

SHEAR, Leo 95, U.S. Army, WWII of Lakeland, passed away March 23, 2009. To sign guestbook and read his obituary visit www.veteransfuneralcare.com Veterans Funeral Care 524-9202

SLOUHA, Lloyd E. "Pinky" 66, of Port Richey, died March 21, 2009. Predceased by son, Lee. Survived by his wife, Maria; a daughter, Daven; sons, Joe & Pete Cucchiara, Don, Rick & Shane Slouha; 8 grandchildren. Visitation 4 pm, Wednesday, March 25, with services at 5 pm. Faupel Funeral Home Inc. 727-849-9964

SMITH, Michael Stevenson 57, of Kenneth City, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at home. He is survived by his family. ALife Tribute FuneralCare Gulfport Chapel 727-347-5521

STABILE, Rosario "Roy" 84, of Port Richey, died March 22, 2009. Survived by his wife, Nicole; a son; 4 daughters; and 11 grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home 727-849-9964

STANLEY, Leonard Joseph 84, of Clearwater, died March 23rd. Survived by his life partner Patricia; sons Joseph, Leonard & Christopher; daughters Jane & Barbara. Int'l Funeral Home 723-3020

STEPHANY, Jane (Aland) Of Palm Harbor, died March 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Stephen; loving mother of Jennifer (Sam) Walther; grandmother of Janelle and Amelia; sister of Meg (David) Izzi, Patrick (Barb) Aland, Kathy (Dan) Brockway and Susan (Walter) Roark; several nieces and nephews. A former member of Palm Harbor U.M.C and Solid Rock Ministries.

STEVENS, Donald Ray 56, of St. Petersburg, died March 11, 2009. He is survived by 3 brothers; 3 sisters; son; ex-wife; & father. ALife Tribute - Gulfport 727-347-5521

STONE, Randall 32, of Tampa, died Feb. 11, 2009. Express words of comfort at floridamortuary.net Florida Mortuary 813 237-2900

SWEENEY, Helen V. 90, of Clearwater, passed away March 21, 2009 at Brighton Gardens Nursing Center, Tampa. She was born in New York, NY and was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Clearwater. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank and daughter Maureen Onufer and survived by a son Eugene of Boca Raton; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be Tuesday (TODAY) 12:30 pm, at St. Michael the Archangel, 2281 SR 580, Clearwater with burial to follow at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. Moss Feaster/Belcher Clearwater/562-2070

SWILLEY, Clyde W. 85, of Pinellas Park, formerly of Homestead passed away at Suncoast Hospital on March 19. He is survived by his wife, Marie of 46 years, & three sisters, all of Homestead & several nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association.

THOMAS, Margaret J. 87, of Clearwater, died March 20, 2009. She is survived by her loving family. Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Home, Inc. Oldsmar 813-855-2439

TRANSOU, M. Irene (Holliday) Passed away March 11, 2009. Born in Talhaquah, OK on May 5, 1917, Irene moved to Tampa in 2002 from Sarasota. She married Robert D. Holliday in 1946, and raised her two sons in Wichita, KS, & Albuqerque, NM, where she developed a love of the southwest. After Bob's untimely death, she later married Ross Transou, and enjoyed many years in Green Valley, AZ. After his death, she moved to Florida to be near her beloved grand-children. She enjoyed travel, painting, bridge and times shared with family. She is survived by her son and daughter -in-law, Ronald & Deborah Holliday; her stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Elizabeth & Frederick Solberg; her grandchildren Brian and Kathryn Holliday, their spouses Silvana and Bryan; her stepgrandson Wit Solberg, his wife Brandi; her great-grandson Oliver; and her step great-grand-children Audrey, Quynh and Truman; as well as nephews, nieces, and grandnephews and nieces. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Blount & Curry Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 West Bearss Ave., Tampa, at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Irene's name to the American Heart Association. Online guestbook can be found at www.tributes.com

VAIL, Jean Marion 80, of Seminole, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009. She came here in 1968 from her native Rochester, NY. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Peter H. "Pete"; 1 daughter, Pamela Heidenreich of Largo; 1 son, Kris Vail of Zurich, Switzerland; and 5 grandchildren, Adam, Nicholas, Megan, Carrie, and Kevin. Visitation will be 2-4 pm on Wednesday at Reese Funeral Home where the service will be held at 4 pm. Visit the family's personalized online guestbook at reesefuneral.com. E. James Reese Funeral Home & Crematory, Seminole 727-391-9954

WALASEK, Stanley W. 82, of Weeki Wachee died March 20, 2009. Survivors include his wife Stella; children Stuart & Karen and many loving family members. Merritt Funeral Home-Spring Hill

WILLIAMS, Brian M. 56, of Tampa, died Jan. 31, 2009. Express words of comfort at floridamortuary.net Florida Mortuary 813 237-2900

WYGONIK, Alex 92, died Saturday, March 21. A graveside service will be held at The Fountains Memorial Park, Homosassa March 25 at 2 pm. Pinecrest Funeral Chapels 352-684-0001

YEO, James J. 74, of Port Richey, died March 21. Survivors wife, Margaret of 54 years; 3 children; 7 grands. Visitation Thursday 5-7 at Michels & Lundquist. Service 11 am at St. James.

ZIMMER, Edward 62, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Kindred Hospital, St. Petersburg. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute-Gulfport