Frank William Fennelly
Frank William Fennelly, 67, of Naples, died Saturday, August 28, 1999
in Columbus, Ohio. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 31st
at 10:00 a.m. in St. William Catholic Church, 750 Seagate Drive, Naples.
Interment will be in Nassau Knolls Memorial Park, Manhasset, N.Y. Fuller
Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Helen Faye Mauldin Blackburn
Helen Faye Mauldin Blackburn, 57, of Ft. Myers, passed away Friday,
August 27, 1999. She was surrounded at her bedside by her devoted family
and friends. Faye was born in Panama City, Fla. in 1942 to Edwin Wilson
Mauldin and Nancy Raffield Mauldin, who still reside in Panama City. Faye
was a teacher at Immokalee Middle School. Faye is survived by her husband
of 37 years, Grady Tyrone Blackburn; her children, Grady Tyrone Blackburn
Jr. and wife, Virginia of Lehigh Acres, John Fletcher Blackburn and his
wife, Flormari of Orlando and Nancy Suzanne Arrington and husband, Jason
of Lexington, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Steven Mitchell, Elizabeth Ashley,
Jackson Fletcher, Melissa Suzanne and Helen Victoria Blackburn and Sarah
Caitlyn and Hannah Faye Arrington; two sisters, Mary Ann Coxe of Gainesville
and Linda Scott and her husband, Robert of Panama City; her parents; her
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jake and Doris Blackburn; 13 nieces and
nephews; and her best friend, Rose Lipman. She was preceded in death by
her brother, James Edwin Mauldin. A memorial service in celebration of
her life will be held at McGregor Baptist Church, 3750 Colonial Blvd. at
7:00 p.m. Monday, August 30, 1999. The family will receive friends immediately
following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Faye had requested in lieu
of flowers, expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions
to the American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33919.
Janet T. McDavitt
Janet T. McDavitt, 70, of Naples, died Saturday, August 28, 1999. She
had lived in Walpole, Mass. before moving to Naples in 1986. She was the
precious wife of John B. McDavitt; loving mother of John (Bud) McDavitt
of Naples; Michael (Leslie) McDavitt of North Attleboro, Mass.; Eileen
(John) Tucker of Naples, Howard (Deborah) McDavitt of Naples, Kerry (Cheryl)
McDavitt of Norton, Mass., Jan (Marlin) Brennan of Naples, Terri Fitzgerald
of Millis, Mass., Nancy (Dan) Michels of Naples and Jim McDavitt of Naples.
She is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Caputo of Bonita Springs and
Judy Gordon of Norwood, Mass.; and her cherished grandchildren, Sean, Kevin,
Monica, Julie, Andy and Mike McDavitt, John (Holly) Tucker, Janet Tucker,
Shawn Marlowe, Erin Fitzgerald, Shannon Fitzgerald, Ryan Brennan and Kelsey
Michels; and her dear great-granddaughter, Laughlin Tucker. She was predeceased
by her two dear sisters, Peggy Reynolds and Betty Ryan; her brothers, Donald,
Al, Robert, Phillip and Russell Ryan; and her parents, Andrew and Margaret
Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Fuller Funeral Home,
1625 Pine Ridge Road on Tuesday, August 31, 1999 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment
will be private. Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Naples,
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla., 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge
Road 592-1611
Ralph F. Ceglia
Ralph F. Ceglia, 52, of Naples, died unexpectedly, Thursday, August
26, 1999. He was born in Newark, N.J., also living in Randolph, N.J., before
moving to Naples more than seven years ago. He was a member of St. John
the Evangelist Church and had been employed by DeVoe Pontiac of Naples
as an automobile technician. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marianne
Ceglia; three children, Donna Ceglia, Ralph Ceglia Jr. and Kimberly Ceglia,
all of Naples; brother, Ronald Ceglia of Parsippany, N.J.; sisters, Kathleen
Gourlay of Brick, N.J. and Linda Corig- liano of Boonton, N.J.; many aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, August
30th at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North,
Naples. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Rev. Arthur P. Rismiller
Rev. Arthur P. Rismiller, 92, of Naples, died Saturday, August 29,
1999. He had been a resident of Naples since the early 1980's having come
here from Columbus, Ohio. Rev. Rismiller was a retired minister of the
E.L.C.A. and was a member of Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church in
Naples as well as Faith Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout his
career in the ministry he served many churches including those in Baltimore,
Md., Miami, Fla., Niagara Falls, N.Y., Arlington, Ohio and in Columbus.
Rev. Rismiller is survived by a son, David (Anne) Rismiller of Omaha, Neb.;
a daughter, Karen Rismiller Clay of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren,
Cynthia (Chris) Hedican of Omaha, Neb. and David A. (Jennifer) Rismiller
Jr. of Prairie Village, Kan.; and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and
Adam Hedican. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, just last
Wednesday, August 25, 1999. They had been married for 66 years. Memorial
services for both Rev. and Mrs. Rismiller will be held on Wednesday, September
1, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church, 6020 Rattlesnake
Hammock Road, Naples with the Rev. Dr. Harry ""Jack'' Biemiller, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service
from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested
that contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church
or to the Lutheran Village Chaplaincy Endowment Fund, 935 North Cassidy
Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219 or to the charity of one's choice in memory
of Rev. and Mrs. Rismuller. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Charles A. Neumann
Charles A. Neumann, 44, of Naples, died Tuesday, November 2, 1999.
Funeral arrangements will be announced. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Jennie S. Campanale
Jennie S. Campanale, 78, of Marco Island, formerly of Camden, N.J.,
passed away Wednesday, November 3, 1999. Mrs. Campanale is survived by
her loving husband, John Yorkie Campanale; and a brother, Stanley Jaskowitz
of North Carolina. Friends may call on the family on Friday, November 5,
1999 at Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home, 577 Elkcam Circle, Marco Island
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at San
Marco Catholic Church on Saturday, November 6, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. Hodges-Josberger
Funeral Home 394-7573
Margaret H. Stevens
Margaret H. Stevens, 88, of Naples, died Monday, November 1, 1999.
She had been a resident here since 1962 having come from Glenmore, Pa.
Surviving are two sons, Robert (Carol) Stevens of Ketchum, Idaho and Thomas
(Kathryn) Stevens of Anchorage, Alaska. There will be no services locally.
Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 4424 East Tamiami Trail 774-3444
Richard ""Dick'' T. Horsfall
Richard ""Dick'' T. Horsfall, 85, was born and raised in Johnstown,
Pa., earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University
in 1936 and moved to Cleveland in 1938. He joined the electrical contracting
firm of Dingle Clark. Later this firm was known as W.W. Clark where he
became a partner. This firm was sold in 1975 to Fischbach and Moore. Horsie,
as his colleagues and friends knew him, helped manage the design and installation
of the wiring of many important industrial projects in Cleveland. Many
of these projects remain in use today such as the lift bridges (that are
still used today) on the Cuyahoga River. His firm was active in providing
the electrical requirements for the hot and cold strip mills used at what
is known as LTV (J&L) Steel. W.W. Clark also did the wiring for the
Cleveland Convention Center. Dick Horsfall married Ursula Schall of Pittsburgh,
Pa. in 1938, soon after arriving in Cleveland. Together they had five children;
13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dick was active in many
civic functions. He joined Kiwanis in 1945 and remained involved in this
origination until his death. Horsie was instrumental in the starting the
Hillcrest YMCA and also served as president of the Penn State Club of Naples,
Fla. A sports enthusiast, Dick continued to play tennis and golf throughout
his life. He was a member of Acacia Country Club and he and Ursula traveled
world wide. He was an active member of St. Johns Episcopal Church of Naples,
Fla. and of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Family
and friends will miss him and we will always try to equal the high standards
and respect that he earned from friends and acquaintances. Memorial service
will be held Saturday, November 6, 1999 in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Contributions
may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 23599 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst,
Ohio.
Ruth A. Nixon
Ruth A. Nixon, 84, of Naples and formerly of Peoria, Ill., passed away
Monday, November 1, 1999. She was a secretary to the Board of Education
in Peoria. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Susan Reichel Fukumoto; her
step-son, David H. Nixon; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Harold G. Nixon. A celebration of Ruth's life
will be held Friday, November 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. at the Naples Funeral
Home, 3107 Davis Blvd. Naples Funeral Home 775-4255
Abraham Cohen
Abraham Cohen, a 25 year resident of Naples, Fla., died December 8,
2000 at 89. Before retiring to Naples, Abe was an auctioneer and owner
of Consolidated Buyers in New York City. As a retired resident of Naples,
he volunteered his time as an auctioneer for the Collier County Sheriff's
Department. He was also an officer in the U.S. Power Squadron both in New
York City and Naples. An avid boater/fisherman on his boat "Mayan" for
nearly four decades, Abe prided himself on being the "Oldest" resident
at the Naples City Dock. Abe lived at 2626 Goodlette Road, "Windsor Court"
for nearly three years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; children, Steven, Barbara and Nancy;
his grandchildren, Lee and Amy; and two great-grandsons, Alex and Aidan.
Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Agnes J. Savitskas Endrelunas
Agnes J. Savitskas Endrelunas of Naples, Fla., died peacefully with
her loving family at her side on December 30, 2000. Before moving to Naples
with her husband in 1999, she resided in South Windsor, Conn. for 47 years.
She leaves her husband of 57 years, Aloysius "Ozzie" Endrelunas; her son
and daughter-in-law, Karl and Rebecca Endrelunas of Naples, Fla.; daughter
and son-in-law, Karol and Gregory Bowman of Naples, Fla.; and grandchildren,
Adam and Kate Endrelunas and Ryan and Sarah Bowman, who will all miss her
dearly. She also leaves her sister, Wanda Eanell of Tampa, Fla.; her brother,
Walter Savitskas of New Hampshire; sister, Frances Xantho of South Windsor,
Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister,
Anna Meshkun of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and her brother, Alfred Savitskas
of Hartford, Conn. A memorial service will be held for family and friends
at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Avenue North on Saturday,
January 6, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. It will be a time to mourn, share memories,
heal our sadness and celebrate the life of a wonderfully creative and loving
woman. Her legacy is the inspiration she gave her family and the love she
brought about in the lives of those who loved her. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Collier County Humane Society.
Albert T. DeMange
Albert T. DeMange, 74, of Naples, died Monday, December 11, 2000. Mr.
DeMange was a veteran of WW II and a member of the VFW and American Legion.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Mary DeMange of
Naples; his grandchildren, Amy and Laurie DeMange of Naples, Craig Jr.,
Albert and Elaine DeMange of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and his great-grandchildren,
Laurie and Robie of Naples and Anthony of Brooklyn, N.Y. Private services
will be held. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Alberta Josefa Rodriguez
Alberta Josefa Rodriguez, 88, of Naples, passed away Monday, March
19, 2001. She moved to Naples in 1973 from Isla of Pine, Cuba and was a
member of the East Naples United Methodist Church. Alberta Josefa is survived
by her daughter with whom she has always resided, Reina and her husband,
Rene Zafra; her daughter, Nery Anderson; and daughter Zulema Martinez,
all of Naples. Also surviving are five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren;
her sister, Gloria Bacallao of Cuba; and several nieces and nephews in
Florida, New Jersey and Cuba. She was predeceased by her husband, Clemente
Lucrecio in 1964. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 21,
2001 at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North from 5:00 to 9:00
p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10:00 o'clock
at the funeral home with burial to follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. The
family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Aldean Copeland Winslow
Aldean Copeland Winslow, 102, of Vevay, Ind., formerly of Naples, Fla.,
died Monday, January 1, 2001. Mrs. Winslow was born in Switzerland County
near Moorefield and attended school in Vevay, graduating in 1916 from Madison
High School in Madison, Ind. She then furthered her education by attending
and graduating from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. She along with
her family were members of the Ruter Chapel United Methodist Church in
Vevay, Ind. Aldean spent her childhood years in Vevay and would later meet
and marry her late husband, Ralph Winslow on September 1, 1920. This marriage
would bring much enjoyment to her life. She and Mr. Winslow lived in Richmond,
Ind., Toledo, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pa., where Mr. Winslow enjoyed considerable
success in public relations before he and Mrs. Winslow retired to the Copeland
family home in Vevay and wintering in Naples, Fla. for 20 years. Mrs. Winslow
had a wonderful life. She and her late husband traveled extensively going
around the world twice and living in Bogota, Columbia for several months
while Mr. Winslow was there on business. Mrs. Winslow had many interests
and was a very interesting person. She loved sports, especially baseball.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds were her favorite teams.
She enjoyed attending Broadway openings, Army-Navy games and once had a
door held open for her by Edward VIII, who was once the King of England.
She was a good golfer and good driver for most of her life. Aldean was
active and alert for almost a century. She was proud of being a doctor's
daughter and successful businessman's wife. She was a hard worker and meticulous
in her dress and appearance. She was a lady in the truest sense of the
word. She is survived by cousins, Kathryn Williams and husband, Howard
of Hudson, Ohio, James Campbell and wife, Linda of Ft. Myers, Fla.; caregivers
of over 15 years, Don Campbell and wife, Shirley of Covington, Ind. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. George W. and Maude C. (Christie)
Copeland; beloved husband, Ralph Winslow on March 7, 1981; two sisters,
Cornelia Copeland and Janette Copeland. Funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Thursday,
January 4, 2001 at Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street,
Vevay, Ind. with Rev. Ronald Sandidge, officiating. Interment Park Cemetery,
Greenfield, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Ruter Chapel United
Methodist Church.
Alejandro Torres
Alejandro Torres, 79, of Golden Gate, died Tuesday, November 28, 2000
at his home. Born April 2, 1921 in Puerto Rico he moved in 1986 to Florida.
He had worked in landscaping for the Royal Wood Country Club and was a
U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include a son, Alejandro Torres Jr. of Paterson,
N.J. ; a daughter, Mercedes Torres of Puerto Rico; and four brothers, Pablo
and Arcadio Torres of Puerto Rico, Juan and Carlos Torres of Florida; three
grandsons; and three granddaughters; and numerous loving other nieces and
nephews. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at the convenience
of the family in Naples Memorial Gardens. The family is being served by
the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, 34112.
Naples Oldest JOHNSON-PITTMAN Funeral Home 774-3444
Alexander "Al" MacClugage
Alexander "Al" MacClugage, 61, of Naples, died January 2, 2001 at his
residence. Al had been a resident of Naples since 1979 coming from Saddlebrook,
N.J. He was the owner of Stripe-Rite a paving and striping company since
1979 of Naples. Al is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mildred MacClugage of
Naples; four sons, Guy Mac- Clugage of Naples, Gary and Alexander, both
of Bergenfield, N.J. and Richard MacClugage of Naples; two daughters, Lee
Anne Stein of Ocala, Fla. and Denise MacClugage of Naples; two brothers,
Richard (Helen) MacClugage and Bruce (Sharon) MacClugage, both of Naples.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held
Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Naples Memorial Gardens. Walter Shikany's Bonita
Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Allison Beth Murphy
Allison Beth Murphy, 20, of Naples, died Monday, November 20, 2000
as a result of an automobile accident in Maine. Allison had lived in Randolph,
Mass. before moving with her family to Naples ten years ago. She was a
graduate of Lely High School, Class of 1998. She is survived by her parents,
Richard and Carol Murphy; her beloved boyfriend, Tom Garnsey of Wells,
Maine; her aunts and uncles; Milton and Sheila Torres of Naples; Ronald
and Dianne Murphy of Columbus, Ga.; Robin Murphy of Port Charlotte; several
cousins and many, many friends in Naples and Maine. Relatives and friends
of Allison are invited to gather in her memory at the home of Milton and
Sheila Torres, 2673 Poinciana Drive, Naples, on Sunday, November 26th after
3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Allison
you are the love and light of our life. Be happy honey, love Mom and Dad.
Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Alvin J. Kruezer
Alvin J. Kruezer, 82, of St. Charles, Mo., died Friday, December 29,
2000 at his residence. A 24 year resident of Naples, he had a happy, productive
retirement in Naples with many wonderful friends. He was a veteran of the
U. S. Navy (WW II), Missouri State Guard, retired vice president and operation
manager of Hogan Truck Service, St. Louis, Mo. after 40 years of dedicated
service. He was a past president, vice president and director of Local
Cartage Association of Greater St. Louis, past Missouri chairman of Highway
Users Conference and past member of Teamster Local 600, past president
Academy of Sacred Heart Fathers' Club, director and past vice president
of Forest Lakes Condo Association and vice president of Quail Run Golf
Club, Naples, Fla. Mr. Kruezer is survived by his loving wife, Virginia
Hogan Kruezer, who shared 55 years of marriage, joy, friendship and adventure;
two daughters, Kathleen and James Anderson of St. Charles, Nancy and Dr.
Karl Gruendl of St. Charles; and son, Robert Sr. and Cheri Kruenzer of
O'Fallon, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Barbara and Joseph Anderson, Patricia
and Will Myers, Robert Jr., Kristen, Annie and Kelsey Kruezer; dear brother
and sister-in-law, Joseph and Betty Hogan of Phoenix, Ariz. He was a devoted
husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle brother-in-law; and
friend to many. Memorials to SSM Hospice of St. Charles or St. Joseph Catholic
Church of Cottleville Building Fund or Masses. Send in care of Baue Funeral
and Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, Mo. 63301.
Angelina Bruno Argyros
Angelina Bruno Argyros, 86, of Naples, FL, died peacefully at Hospice
House of Naples on Sunday, May 27, 2001 after a valiant struggle with cancer.
Born in New York City, she had been a full time resident here since 1997
coming from Somers, NY. A professional dressmaker, Angie's first love was
ballroom dancing. She met her husband, Louis, in a dance class and they
ultimately performed on stage and in many New York clubs during the 1930's
and 1940's. Angie's love for animals was legendary and during her life-time
she rescued many strays, including her formidable beagle, Buster. Angie
is survived by her daughter-in-law, Georgia (Gay) Rutland Argyros of Naples;
and three sisters, Bess Wallace of Yonkers, NY, Millie Mucciocio of Spring
Hill, FL and Lucy Cama of San Jose, CA. She is also survived by her nieces
and nephews, George (Terri) Stephenson and Helen Stephenson of Potomac,
MD, Bertha Kostello of Bronx, NY, RoseMarie (Jack) Harden of Spring Hill,
FL, Mary Ann Marino of Connecticut, Debra (John) Ferdinandson of Yonkers,
NY, James Wallace (Chris) of Westtown, NY, Robert Cama and Carol Ann Murmie
of San Jose, CA and RoseMarie Bennett of Long Island, NY. Angie was predeceased
by her husband, Louis Argyros in 1984; and her son, Peter Argyros on April
6, 2001. In accordance with her wishes, Angie's ashes will be taken to
Greece, along with those of her beloved son, Peter, for a memorial service
there. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice
of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. The family wishes
to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at Hospice for their dedication,
devotion and many kindnesses to Angie during her illness
Ann Killion
Ann Killion, 90, of Naples, died December 29, 2000 in Naples, where
she resided for 27 years. Ann was born July 16, 1910 in Chicago, Ill.,
daughter of the late Peter and Mary Super- czynski. She was a clerk for
Western Union in both Chicago and Cincinnati. Ann is survived by her niece,
Dolores (Patrick) Doyle of Plymouth, Ind. She was predeceased by her husband,
Daniel M. Killion. Funeral services will be private. Johnson-Pittman Funeral
Home 4424 East Tamiami Trail Naples, Fla. 34112 774-3444
Ann M. Clayton
Ann M. Clayton, 75, of Naples, passed away January 8, 2001. She had
been a resident of Naples since 1990 moving from Kansas, Mo. Ann had worked
as a cosmetologist for over 40 years in Belleville, Ill. East St. Louis,
Ill. and Kansas City, Kan. She is survived by her loving husband of 41
years, Emmet; daughter, Antoinette (John) Maxim of Overland Park, Kan.;
son, Allan Clayton of Cape Coral; granddaughters, Lisa and Jennifer; and
great-grand- daughter, Ruth. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
January 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Corkscrew Baptist Church, 22022 Immokalee
Road, Naples, Fla. 34120 with Pastor Bob Kline, officiating. Contributions
may be made in Ann's memory to Corkscrew Baptist Church or to a charity
of one's choice. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral
Home of Golden gate 455-2221
Anthony W. "Tony" Hess
Anthony W. "Tony" Hess, 42, of Naples passed away suddenly on January
8, 2001. Services are being scheduled. The family has entrusted care and
services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Arnold H. Garfinkel
Arnold H. Garfinkel, 63, of Kansas, City, Mo. and Naples, Fla., passed
away unexpectedly December 8, 2000 at his residence in Kansas City. Arnold
was born September 19, 1937 in Kansas City, Mo. and was a life-long area
resident also maintaining a home in Naples Fla. He was a graduate of Pembroke
Country Day School and the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained a MA
Degree in Foreign studies at Yale University. He is survived by Sherry
McNamara, his loving friend and partner. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and brother. A celebration of Arnold's life will be held at a
future time in Naples. Donations may be made to The Penn Club or Yale Club
of Southwest Florida.
Arnold H. Garfinkel
Arnold H. Garfinkel, 63, of Kansas, City, Mo. and Naples, Fla., passed
away unexpectedly December 8, 2000 at his residence in Kansas City. Arnold
was born September 19, 1937 in Kansas City, Mo. and was a life-long area
resident also maintaining a home in Naples Fla. He was a graduate of Pembroke
Country Day School and the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained a MA
Degree in Foreign studies at Yale University. He is survived by Sherry
McNamara, his loving friend and partner. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and brother. A celebration of Arnold's life will be held at a
future time in Naples. Donations may be made to The Penn Club or Yale Club
of Southwest Florida
Audrey A. Hood
Audrey A. Hood, 81, of Naples, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2001.
Audrey and her husband moved to Naples in 1979 from Columbus, Ohio. She
was a member of St. William Catholic Church, Royal Poinciana Golf and Country
Club and Wyndemere Golf and Country Club. Audrey is survived by her loving
husband of over 59 years, Charles; four daughters, Jenny Dove of Niwot,
Colo. Sally (Roger) Leslie of Gainesville, Fla., Molly Hood of Naples and
Susan (John) Greeley of Boca Raton. Also surviving are her five beloved
grandchildren; Katy, Megan and Emily Leslie and Michael and Savanna Greeley.
A funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, March 23, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.
at St. William Catholic Church, 601 Seagate Drive, Naples. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in her memory to The Sisters of Notre Dame at 701
East Columbia Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, Attn: Sister Carol Diemunsch.
The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Auley L. Warren
Funeral service for Auley L. Warren will be held Thursday, January
11, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East.
Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Barbara Elizabeth Salvatore
Barbara Elizabeth Salvatore, 57, of Naples and formerly of Brigantine,
NJ, died suddenly Saturday, June 9, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital.
She was born November 23, 1943 in Atlantic City, NJ, a daughter of Helen
Iob and the late Lylburn H. Bewley. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary
of VFW, Post No. 6469 and a graduate of Atlantic City High School, Class
of 1963. Barbara was protector, friend, confidant, love and strength to
her family and many friends. Whether she was playing on the beach with
her grandchildren or golfing with her husband and friends, Barbara exuded
joy and youthfulness. She will always be remembered as laughing until she
had to wipe the tears from her face. Survivors include her husband of over
34 years, Albert J. Salvatore, whom she married September 16, 1967 in Brigantine;
three daughters, twins, Teresa V. Salvatore and Melissa H. (Kevin) Inskip,
both of Brigantine and Christine E. Salvatore of New Orleans, LA; a granddaughter,
Rebecca E. Inskip; and a grandson, Donald Albert Inskip; her mother and
step-father, Helen and Sam Iob, of Green Valley, AZ; a sister, Patricia
(Russell) Pooley of Florence, MT; and her mother-in-law, Victoria Callio
of Naples. Memorial funeral services will be Thursday, June 14, 2001 at
2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Pittman Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, with Father Timothy Navin, officiating. Johnson-Pittman
774-3444
Bette McIntosh
Bette McIntosh of Naples, Fla., passed away Monday, February 5, 2001.
Bette was born and raised in Detroit, Mich. She retired from the American
Automobile Association where she worked for over 40 years and moved from
Detroit to Naples in 1981. She kept herself employed part-time in many
different organizations in the greater Naples area. Her last two positions
were with Dillards Department Stores and more recently the American Cancer
Society. She was a member of Lely Presbyterian Church. Bette will be dearly
missed by her surviving sister, Ruth Meisner of Naples, Fla. and Vineland,
Ontario; three special nephews, William Meisner of Naples, Robert Meisner
of Limehouse, Ontario and James Meisner of Brampton, Ontario; and nieces,
Diane Dawson and Nancy Cavanagh of Detroit, Mich. A memorial service will
be held Friday, February 9, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Lely Presbyterian Church,
105 St. Andrews Blvd., Naples. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the American Lung Association of Gulfcoast Florida,
1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Ft. Myers, Fla., 33919 or the Lely Presbyterian
Church. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Betty Jane Phillips Ketterman
Betty Jane Phillips Ketterman, a Naples resident since 1971, Betty
left this earth to join God in Heaven on March 1, 2001. Her presence will
be missed by her loving family and friends more than words can ever express.
Betty was born October 18, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to St. Petersburg,
Fla. in 1963 from Saginaw, Mich. then to Naples in 1971 to live near her
family. Until her retirement she was employed at Harborside Healthcare,
Naples as a Nurses Aide and never requested a day off or sick day in her
entire 26 years there. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Lee and
husband, Thomas Wilson; her grandchildren, Gerald James and wife, Michele
Fineis, William Alan Fineis, Susan Marie and husband, James Tems; one great-grandchild
and the apples of her eyes, Nicholas Edward Tems; two sisters, Dorothy
Kmotorka of Rossford, Ohio and Jackie Ciboro of Toledo, Ohio. Betty was
predeceased by her son, Edward Leonard Konefko Jr.; sister, Dodie Cook;
and brother, Alvin Phillips Jr.; mother, Julia Henkel; and father, Alvin
Phillips Sr. Because of the kind and caring person she was, she prepared
all funeral arrangements. She requested no funeral, no memorial and no
flowers. Her ashes will be placed in a niche at Naples Memorial Gardens.
Her family will hold a private remembering at a later date.
Bill Horne
Bill Horne, 50, a long-time resident of Bradenton, Fla. and Naples,
Fla., died December 4, 2000. He was born February 8, 1950 in Hutchinson,
Kan., and was an entrepreneur and fisherman. He is survived by his wife,
Toni Horne of Naples and Bradenton, Fla.; one sister, Mari Greene of Bradenton;
one brother, Mark Horne of Bradenton; his mother, Jody Horne of Bradenton;
many close nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday,
December 7, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at First Church of God, 2520 43rd Street
West, Bradenton with Pastor A.L. Abney, officiating. Griffith-Cline Funeral
Home, Manatee Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
C. Clark Ansley
C. Clark Ansley died at his home in Naples on January 22, 2001 from
an exacerbation of long-time medical problems. Mr. Ansley was born in Smithville,
Ga. on March 8, 1916, the son of Clarence C. and Florence Clark Ansley.
He was educated at Berry Academy, Rome, Ga. and Emory University in Atlanta,
after which followed a long career in the field of finance. Mr. Ansley
was not permitted to serve in the military during World War II, to his
disappointment, but rather was drafted to continue the operation throughout
the war of a bus transportation system which operated throughout Georgia
and the southeast. He moved with his family to Naples in 1961 to join the
Collier Development Corporation as comptroller. Later when the corporation
was divided into two entities, the Barron Collier Companies and Collier
Enterprises, he served the former as chief financial officer and secretary/
treasurer until his retirement in 1992, but remained as consultant to the
companies until his death. Mr. Ansley was an active member of the First
United Methodist Church, having served through the years as head usher,
chairman of the official board, treasurer, Sunday School teacher, member
of the troop committee and assistant scout master of the church sponsored
Boy Scout Troop 165 and permanent chairman of the endowment committee.
Mr. Ansley is survived by his wife, Nancy R. Ansley; three sons and their
families, William M. Ansley and Christopher C. Ansley, both of Perry, Ga.
and Russell E. Ansley of Naples; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
His wife, Blanche M. Ansley, predeceased Mr. Ansley in 1984. The family
requests that memorial gifts be made to the First United Methodist Church
at 388 First Avenue South, Naples, Fla. 34102. A memorial service will
be held on Thursday, January 25th at 3:00 p.m. in the Church Fellowship
Hall. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel
261-1237
GLEN A. LANGE
Oct. 25, 1927 - Jan. 14, 2001
The family of Glen A. Lange, who passed away on January 14, 2001, would
like to thank everyone for the thoughtfulness, support and love during
the past few weeks. He will be missed by all. "His spirit lives on and
always will... Times he laughed, gave advise, or just listened echo in
the memories of those whose lives he touched... And in being so remembered,
his legacy will live on..."
Carl Edward Krieger
Carl Edward Krieger, 74, of Ashland, VA, and Naples, FL, passed away
Thursday, June 7, 2001 at Ashland Convalescent Center. He was a native
of Lancaster, OH and was a cabinet builder, formerly owning Cabineture
of Naples. Carl was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Naples,
giving generously of his time and talents. He was a WW II Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Evon L. Krieger of Ashland, VA; two daughters,
Karen Peirano of Canal Winchester, OH, Valerie Bassett of Carroll, OH;
two sons, Michael A. Krieger of Lancaster, OH, Jeffrey B. Krieger of Ossian,
IN; step-son, Michael Krieger of Charlotte, NC; four sisters, Lillian Ginsberg
of Columbus, OH, Frances Landess of Canal Winchester, OH, Dorothy Mathew
of Chandler, TX and Kathryn Headlee of Hilliard, OH; nine grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Private service was held on June 9, 2001
at First Baptist Church of Ashland. Memorial donations may be made to American
Cancer Society.
Chad R. Reuther
Chad R. Reuther, 17, of Naples, died Monday, November 20, 2000 as a
result of an automobile accident. Chad was born in Naples, March 6, 1983
and attended St. Elizabeth Seton School and was currently a senior at St.
John Neuman High School. He had been a member of the soccer team, recently
certified in scuba diving and enjoyed surfing. He is survived by his parents,
John and Dawn Reuther; two brothers, Nicholas and Christopher; his grandparents,
Ronald and Christine Walther of Buffalo, N.Y. and Rose Baumgartner of Tampa;
his aunts and uncles, Scott and Carol Reuther and Tim and Bonnie Reuther.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, November 24th from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road. A funeral
Mass will be celebrated Saturday, November 25th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth
Seton Catholic Church. Interment private. Donations may be made in his
memory to a scholarship fund to be established at both St. John Neuman
High School, 3000 53rd Street, SW, Naples, Fla. 34116 or St. Elizabeth
Seton Catholic School, 2760 52nd Terrace SW, Naples, Fla. 34116. Fuller
Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Charles Clark Killin
Charles Clark Killin, 77, died New Year's Day in Tulsa, Okla. after
a short illness. Mr. Killin was born June 12, 1923 in Peoria, Ill. to Thomas
J. and Marie Clark Killin. He graduated from the University of Michigan
with A.B. and J.D. Degrees. In the Army, Mr. Killin also attended City
College of New York when he and his classmates were abruptly shipped overseas
as replacements in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Killin had practiced law
in Tulsa, where he was also active in the community, among other things,
serving as a Trustee of the University of Tulsa and as a Director of the
Philbrook Museum of Art. For many years, Mr. Killin was a winter resident
of Naples, where he was a member of Royal Poinciana Golf Club and the Naples
Athletic Club. He is survived by his brother, Richard C. Killin of Naples.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Tulsa,
2727 Rockford Road, Tulsa, Okla. 74104 or the Philbrook Museum of Art,
Tulsa, Okla. 74114.
Charles Hinkley Sr.
Charles Hinkley Sr., 87, of Naples, died Saturday, February 3, 2001.
He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Linster) Hinkley. He was born in
Bethel, Conn. on August 4, 1913, a son to the late James Hinkley and Caroline
Borbar (Dykeman) Hinkley. Mr. Hinkley went to Danbury Schools. He was a
devoted milkman for 44 years in Danbury, working for Beaverbook Creamery,
C.C. Hatch, Rider Dairy, Brockhall Dairy and Marcus Dairy, retiring to
Naples, Fla. in 1976. He was a union member of Local No. 677 Teamsters.
He is survived by two sons, Charles Hinkley Jr. of Bethel and Richard Hinkley
and his wife, Maureen of Brookfield; three grandchildren, Mary Ellen Pitcher
of Brookfield, James Hinkley of Avalon, Calif., and JoAnn Baron of San
Anselmo, Calif.; and seven great-grandchildren. He also leaves a sister,
Grace Berger of New Fairfield. He was predeceased by his grandson, Jeffrey
Hinkley of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Fred Hinkley; and two sisters, Myrtle
Hinkley and Edna Buvard. Graveside services will be held at Wooster Cemetery
on Friday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. The family has entrusted care and
services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Christina Ann Hillier-Prince
Christina Ann Hillier-Prince of Gloucester, MA, formerly of Rockport,
MA, passed away peacefully at the age of 37 on May 14, 2001. Christina
was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 18 months ago and struggled valiantly
through standard chemotherapy treatments and experimental procedures. Christina
was known for her passionate love of her children and all children and
for all people in need. In the end she was surrounded by her adoring parents,
Karen and Fred Hillier; former husband, Jay Prince; and her children, Gregory
Chiancola Jr.,18, Victoria Prince, 14 and Vanessa Prince, 12. Christina
is also survived by her two year old daughter, Nadia who is being lovingly
raised by George and Christine Robertson of Rockport. Christina is also
survived by five brothers and sisters, Craig Hillier and his children,
Kendra and Craig; Rebecca and Ron Chane and their son, Dylan; Pingree Hillier
II and his children; Connor and Caroline; Michael Hillier and his children,
Erica, Justin and Noah; Matthew and Chara Hillier and their children, Micheala,
Hayley and Kyle; aunt, Lynda Herrick-Bjorn; grandmother, Doris Hillier;
and several cousins. The family would like to especially remember Will
and Janice Prince, Gregory Chiancola Sr.; and Christina's friends, Jessica
O'Leary, Pam Hill, Karyn Keating, Abby Joseph, Missy Hillier and Dennis
Platt. Funeral services will be held in The First Congregational Church
of Rockport, Saturday at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in Christina's memory to Wellspring House, 302 Essex Avenue, Gloucester,
MA 01930. Burgess & Mackey Funeral Home 978-546-6773
Ciro De Flora
Ciro De Flora, 79, a resident of Naples, died Sunday December 24, 2000.
Mr. De Flora is survived by his loving wife, Olimpia De Flora of Naples;
a son, Louis (Christina) De Flora of Tallahassee, Fla.; daughter, Olimpia
De Flora of Naples; a grandson, Ciro (Jennifer) De Flora of Durham, Conn.;
and a great-granddaughter, Juliann De Flora. Friends may call from 5:00
to 8:00 p.m. at The Naples Funeral Home (Today), December 27, 00. A prayer
service will be at 7:00 p.m. The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday
at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church of Naples. Interment will follow
at Naples Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the Naples Funeral Home, 3107
Davis Blvd., 775-4255
Clarence J. Chehayl, DVM
Clarence J. Chehayl, DVM, of Naples, formerly of Westfield, N.J., died
Friday, February 2, 2001 after many years of illness. A retired veterinarian
and former owner of the Westfield Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Chehayl was born
in Cleveland, Ohio on April 8, 1917. He received his DVM from Ohio State
University in 1943, was an active member of the American Veterinary Medicine
Association, and served on the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. .
He was a 50 year member of the Westfield chapter of Rotary International.
For two decade she wintered in Naples, moving here full-time in 1998. He
tutored at Avalon Elementary School, and belonged to the Windstar Country
Club and the Countryside Country Club. Dr. Chehayl is survived by his wife,
Gudrun; sons, Peter (Elizabeth) of Naples and Rumson, N.J. and Robert of
Flemington, N.J.; daughter, Patricia Linke (Robr) of New Town, Conn.; grandchildren,
Laurel, Daniel, Casy, and Catherine; and great-grandchild, Andrew. He was
preceded in death by his son, Paul. A funeral Mass will be held at St.
Ann's Roman Catholic Church in Garwood, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship
Fund or the Westfield Rotary Scholarship Fund.
Clarence Wilmer "Brownie" Rawls
Funeral services for Clarence Wilmer "Brownie" Rawls will be held Wednesday,
January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road,
where friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Fuller Funeral
Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Clifford L. Peterson
Clifford L. Peterson, 81, of Moline, Ill., former Senior Vice-President
of Finance for Deere & Company, died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in
Naples, Fla. Clifford was born January 17, 1919 in Moline to Ora and Emor
Peterson. He married Roberta J. Morrison September 1, 1941 in Aledo, Ill.
Upon completion of stellar performances as a Moline High School football
and basketball player, earning numerous all-state and area honors, he enrolled
in the College of Commerce at the University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill.
where he also lettered in football. Upon graduation, he joined the Deere
& Company Branch Audit Group in 1941. His career was interrupted until
1946 while he served as an officer in the United States Navy during WW
II. He returned to John Deere Plow Works and in 1959, was elected Comptroller
of Deere & Company. Cliff was elected to the Deere & Company Board
of Directors in 1964. He became Senior Vice-President of Finance in 1970,
a position he held until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Peterson gave his
time and talents to a variety of community, professional and personal-interest
organizations. In Moline, he served on the boards of the YMCA, Girl Scouts,
Lutheran Hospital, Salvation Army, Arrowhead Ranch, United Way and the
First Congregational Church. He also served on the Board of Directors of
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Midwest National Bank, Farm and Industrial
Equipment Institute, Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, University of
Illinois Athletic Association, University of Illinois Alumni Association,
Royal Poinciana Country Club in Naples, Moorings Park and Moorings Park
Foundation in Naples. Recently, Mr. Peterson was inducted as an inaugural
member of the Moline High School Hall of Honor, recognizing his athletic
and community contributions, leadership example and accomplishments. Survivors
include his widow, Roberta; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Melvin Short
of Moline, Ill.; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Jana Peterson of
Port Byron, Ill.; grandchildren, Clifford and his wife Ann of Lincoln Park,
Ill. and Emily and her husband Ben Barudin of Wrigleyville, Ill.; and a
brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Carol Kroeger of Moline, Ill. He
was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Peterson. A visitation was
held Friday, December 1st in Moline. The following day, a private family
memorial service was conducted at The First Congregational Church, Moline,
where he was a member for nearly 70 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to The First Congregational Church organ fund in Moline, The
Salvation Army in Moline, or Arrowhead Ranch in Coal Valley, Ill.
Cpl. Alfredo Banos
Cpl. Alfredo Banos, 52, a Lee County Sheriff's Deputy and a resident
of Bonita Springs, died Saturday, January 20, 2001 from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident while responding to a call for assistance. He
was born on November 8, 1948 in Havana, Cuba, the son of the late Mateo
and Graciela (Padron) Banos. He moved to Miami in 1961 and to Bonita Springs
in 1989. He graduated from Edison Community College with his degree in
Criminology and had been a Deputy with the Lee County Sheriff's Department
for the past 10 years. He was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church. He is
survived by his loving wife, Yolanda E. Banos of Bonita Springs; Fla.;
son, Alfredo Banos Jr. of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and his daughter, Yolanda
A. Banos, who is a student at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at
St. Leo Catholic Church with Rev. Father Charles Sullivan, officiating.
Burial will follow in Naples Memorial Gardens. Walter Shikany's Bonita
Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Dan Arthur Spencer
Dan Arthur Spencer of Naples, died January 22, 2001 after a short illness.
He was born in Shreveport, La. on November 10, 1938. Dan was formerly of
Houston, Texas and Colorado moving to Naples in 1993. Dan graduated from
Louisiana State University and Tulane University Law School and was in
private practice in Louisiana. He practiced law in both litigation and
transactional matters. He was an attorney with Union Texas Petroleum Corporation.
He was also an attorney and general counsel with the Superior Oil Company.
Dan handled complex international oil and gas transactions and headed up
the litigation group. He had many firsts: one of the first attorneys to
sue pipeline companies for take or pay contractual breaches; negotiated
settlement for damages with Israel for return of the Gulf of Suez to Egypt
and resulting loss of an oil concession to Superior. He left Superior when
Mobil bought out Superior and became General Counsel of Anadarko Petroleum
Company. He retired as vice president and legal counsel for Anadarko. He
then went into private practice where he was appointed as arbitrator in
many complex domestic and international oil and gas matters. He was highly
respected, very intelligent, well known as an expert in the oil and gas
area. He was not afraid to take on the most difficult and challenging matters,
in fact he enjoyed the fight. He loved skiing, flying and sailing. At one
time he had a 90 foot sailboat and raced in the Florida to Mexico and Cuba
races. He is survived by his mother, Lolita Ganley of Naples; his brother,
David Spencer of Naples; his fiance, Carol Pier of Naples; and numerous
cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dan Spencer
Jr.; and his father, David F. Spencer. The family will receive friends
at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road on Thursday, January 24th
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment services will be conducted Friday, 11:00
a.m. at Naples Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory
may be made to the charity of your choice. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge
Road 592-1611
Daniel J. "Dan" McCrossan
Daniel J. "Dan" McCrossan, 91, of Naples, passed away Wednesday, June
20, 2001. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he moved to Naples in 1976 from Georgetown.
He was a graduate of Villa Nova University and studied at Georgetown Law
School. He retired from Sperry-Rand where he had worked as a sales representative.
He was a member of St. William Catholic Church and had been a resident
of Moorings Park. Dan is survived by his loving wife of over 56 years,
Madge of Naples; and many nieces and nephews in the Philadelphia area.
Services were private. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges
Funeral Chapel 261-1237
David A. Cranor Sr.
David A. Cranor Sr., 58, of Naples, died Tuesday, December 5, 2000.
Arrangements will be announced. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-888
David Adams
David Adams, 60, of Naples, died Monday, March 26, 2001. Mr. Adams
had lived in Canton, OH for many years before moving to Naples, FL. He
had retired as executive director for the Canton YMCA after 33 years. He
then served as a missionary with OMS International serving in Hong Kong,
Macau and Equador. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (Humes) Adams; mother, Marjorie Adams;
four children, Michelle Uptegrove, Jeffrey Adams, Lisa Miller and Heather
Ritzert; brother, Dale Adams; sister, Beth Rinehart; and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 29th from 4:00 to 4:30
p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Naples, 1595 Pine Ridge Road. A memorial
service will follow at 4:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the YMCA of Central
Stark County in memory of David Adams for Christian Leadership for Children
and Youth, 405 Second Street NW, Canton, OH 44702. Fuller Funeral Home
Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
David J. Hoyer, M.D.
David J. Hoyer, M.D., 57, of Bonita Springs, died January 6, 2001 in
Naples, Fla. The family will receive friends Wednesday, today from 4:00
to 8:00 p.m. at Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Congregational United
Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Charles M. Lewis, Pastor, officiating. Entombment
will follow in Naples Memorial Gardens. The family request that memorial
contributions be made to the David Lawrence Foundation, 6075 Golden Gate
Pkwy., Naples, Fla. 34116 or to the Community Congregational United Church
of Christ Building Fund, 15300 Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34110 in memory
of Dr. Hoyer. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned
Since 1978
David McGregor
David McGregor died on December 23, 2000 after a long illness at his
home in White Plains, N.Y. Born on September 11, 1914 to Alexander W. and
Myra Vones McGregor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a graduate of Coe College,
Cedar Rapids. David was the president/founder of McGregor World Travel
and the McGregor Travel School in White Plains. He sold the agency and
school which now operates in Stamford, Conn. and London. While still in
high school he established a wholesale magazine subscription company under
the McGregor name which is still operating in Illinois. During WW II he
served four years overseas in the Surgeon Generals Department in Europe
and discharged several diplomatic missions for the Department of Defense.
He was recalled as a major in 1951 for the Korean War, afterwards he went
to work with Conde Nast Publications in Greenwich, then American Express
Travel as the sales manager of the travel department in New York City.
He traveled extensively around the world for business and pleasure. David
was vice president of the Six Continent Travel Exchange, a cooperative
of larger travel offices in the New York Metropolitan area. He was a member
of the White Plains Rotary Club, White Plains Chamber of Commerce, ASTA
and Bon Vivante in New York City. Besides his home in White Plains, he
spent time in Naples, Fla. and had a home in Millbrook, Dutchess County,
N.Y. He and partner were engaged in the restoration of several 18th century
and 19th century Hamlet homes in Dutchess County over the past 20 years.
He is survived by his brothers, Bruce and Robert McGregor of Reno, Nev.;
and his sister, Bonnie Jean McGregor Graham of Encinitas, Calif.; and several
nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Marengo, Iowa. A memorial service
in White Plains will be announced at a latter date.
David Wayne MacMorris
David Wayne MacMorris, 35, passed away January 8, 2001 at Naples Community
Hospital. He is survived by his father, Clifford MacMorris; mother, Mary
MacMorris; and family. He will be surely missed by his family and friends.
Memorial service will be held at Marco Island Church of God at 2:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the
charity of one's choice.
Dennis L. Lombard
Dennis L. Lombard, 87, of Upper Arlington, OH and Naples, FL, died
June 27, 2001 at Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was
born April 20, 1914 in Pittsfield, MA. He was a graduate of the University
of Massachusetts in 1938. He started playing trumpet when he was eight
years old, eventually playing in Big Bands led by Glenn Miller, Mal Hallett,
Red Norvo, Al Donahue, and Phil Napoleon. He came to Columbus, OH in 1938
and began his career in the furniture business at F. & R. Lazarus Department
Store. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He subsequently recruited
musicians for several bands, which he directed for the entertainment of
the service men at Wright Field in Dayton, OH. After the war, he returned
to Lazarus and became the head of the Interior Decorating Shop and Better
Furniture Departments. In 1953, he opened his first furniture store, Lombard-Lane,
in Lane Avenue Shopping Center. The business expanded to include Lombard's
Furniture Gallery, Lombard's Homemaker Shop, and Durrant's (with Jack Durrant).
He sold his businesses and retired to Naples, FL in 1984. He was a former
member of the Board of Doctors' Hospital, Central Ohio Council of Boy Scouts
of America, National Home Furnishings Association, Downtown Kiwanis, U.A.
and North Naples Rotary Clubs and the Athletic Club of Columbus. He was
a member of First Community Church, Columbus Museum of Art, Scioto Country
Club and Royal Poinciana Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Jean Sanborn
Lombard; daughter, Lynn Lombard (Andrew) Palka of Columbus, OH; son, Mark
A. Lombard and his sons, Weston and Stefan of Athens, OH; son, Richard
C. Lombard and his daughters, Alexandra and Sophia of Columbus, OH; brother,
Val Lombard of Stratford, CT. He is preceded in death by his first wife,
Cappy; and his sister, Anne Bone. A memorial service was held on Saturday,
June 30, 2001 at First Community Church, Columbus, OH. Those who wish may
make contributions to First Community Foundation, 1320 Cambridge Blvd.,
Columbus, OH 43212 or American Cancer Society, Franklin County Unit, 900
Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 in his memory. Arrangements by Schoedinger
Northwest Chapel, Columbus, OH. 614-457-5481.
Diana Spencer Britt
Diana Spencer Britt, 63, of Naples, passed away March 9, 2001. Diana
was born in New York City, graduated Scarsdale High School and the American
Academy of Dramatic Arts, she went on to Hollywood, where she appeared
in many movies including Don't Give Up the Ship with Jerry Lewis and A
Gathering of Eagles. She continued on the stage as well as in Television,
before marrying Sean La Roche in 1965. She remarried in 1977 to Benjamin
R. Britt, who passed away in 1985. Diana is survived by her daughter, Wendy
S. La Roche of Albuquerque, N.M.; her brother, Steven Spencer of Cuernavaca,
Mexico; her sisters, Wendy Williams of Walnut Creek, Calif. and Shelley
Gilligan of Hillsborough, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial
service will be held this Thursday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. on Vedado Beach
at Gulfshore Blvd. North.
Dolores A. Lyon
Dolores A. Lyon died quietly after a long illness at her home on Marco
Island March 12, 2001. She was born in St. Joseph, Mo. on February 25,
1929 and grew up in Pewaukee, Wis. She graduated from high school in Belmont,
Mass. and from the Chamberlain School of Design in Boston. She lived most
of her life in Concord, Mass. before moving to Marco Island, Fla. in 1991.
Dolores Lyon was a loving wife and mother, an accomplished cook and an
ardent gardener. She was the Curator of Costumes of the Concord Museum
for more than 26 years, was a member of the Costume Society of America,
served as president of the Concord Garden Club, and served as president
of Chapter U, P.E.O. In Florida, she was a founding director of the Marco
Island Historic Society and was a director of the Friends of the Collier
County Museum. A community activist, she leaves behind a legacy of love,
beauty, and improvement. The world is a better and more beautiful place
today because of her life. Mrs. Lyon is survived by her beloved husband
of 47 years, Robert L. Lyon; a son, Jeffrey L. Lyon and daughter-in-law,
Judith of Concord, Mass.; a daughter, Victoria L. Martin and son-in-law,
Peter Martin of Stamford, Conn.; five grandchildren, Katherine, William,
Lowell, Elizabeth and James. She also leaves behind two brothers, Col.
Richard Watson of Texas and Billy Watson of Illinois. A memorial service
will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15th at the United Church
of Marco, 320 North Barfield Drive, Marco Island, Fla. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the Marco Island Historical Society, P.O. Box
2282, Marco Island, Fla. 34146.
Dominick A. Ciufo
Dominick A. Ciufo, passed away June 8, 2001. He lived in Naples for
14 years working in real estate. Prior to that he was a Vice President
with Loral Corp. in Chelmsford, MA. He was a veteran of The Korean War.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Grace Ciufo; and was a devoted father
to daughter, Stacy Ciufo of Amherst, MA; and son, Gus (Elena) Cantavero
of Riverside, CT. He leaves four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren;
also a brother, Richard (Lisa) Ciufo of Arizona. A memorial service will
be held at the Chapel of Peace at Naples Memorial Gardens, Thursday, June
14th at 3:00 p.m. for family and friends. The family would like to extend
their deepest appreciation and gratitude to Hospice Of Naples for all the
excellent care given to Dominick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made in his name to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples,
FL 34105.
Donald B. Keller
Donald B. Keller passed away December 20, 2000 at age 92 at his home
in Moorings Park, Naples. Born in Madison, Ind., he graduated from Miami
University, Oxford, Ohio and began a career in journalism at the Indianapolis
Times and the Indianapolis News. For 40 years he served the funeral service
profession, becoming president of Flanner and Buchanan Mortuaries, Floral
Park Cemetery, and Washington Park Cemeteries North and East, all in Indianapolis.
Active in National Selected Morticians, he was chairman of District Five.
He was proud of being a past national president of the Miami University
Alumni Association. In Indianapolis, he was an active, long-time member
of the Meridian Street Methodist Church, The Players and Woodstock Club.
In Naples he had been active in the Naples Yacht Club and the Royal Poinciana
Golf Club for 25 years. He was widely known for his sense of humor, musical
abilities, outstanding tennis serve and golfing prowess. Because of his
love of fishing (and telling fishing stories), memorial contributions may
be made to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples,
Fla. 34102. Donald was married to Charlene "Sunny" Keller for 47 years,
she passed away in December 1985. Survivors include Alan B. Keller of Harare,
Zimbabwe; Scott Keller of Indianapolis; Kristin Keller of Tucson; five
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be
held Friday, January 19, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Bower Chapel, Moorings Park,
Naples. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel
261-1237
Donald E. Beiriger
Donald E. Beiriger, 71, of Naples, formerly of Crown Point, Ind., died
Tuesday, January 2, 2001. Mr. Beiriger was a business broker with Naples
Realty Services, Inc. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. Beiriger of Naples;
loving father of Mary (Tom) Bodensteiner of Rapid City, S.D., Peter (Sue)
Beiriger, Joseph (Georgene) Beiriger, Jean (Jack) Wilkins of Indianapolis,
Ind. and Paul (Lisa) Beiriger of Marysville, Ohio; his sister, Katherine
Grady; 10 grandchildren; one niece; and four nephews. The family will receive
friends Thursday, January 4, 2001 at the Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel,
2011 Pine Ridge Road from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial
will be celebrated Friday, January 5, 2001 at St. William Catholic Church
at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guadalupe Center,
P.O. Box 1053, Immokalee, Fla. 34143. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Donald E. Rose Sr.
Donald E. Rose Sr., 73, of Naples and Wolfeboro, N.H., died Tuesday,
January 9, 2001. Born in Worcester, Mass., September 22, 1927, son of Spencer
and Pearl (Davis) Rose, Mr. Rose graduated from Yale with the class of
1950 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was formerly of
Needham, Mass., where he had been the treasurer of N.E. Electric Systems
for 35 years. He was a member of the Board of Direcos for the Needham,
Mass. YMCA and was active in the Needham Schools and past president of
the PTA. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, golfer and boater. He is survived
by his wife of 49 years, Joan M. Rose; six children, Donald Rose of Longmont,
Colo., Alan (Melissa) Rose of Walpole, Mass., Nancy (Robert Leone) Rose
of Needham, Mass., Peter Rose of Los Gatos, Calif., Laurie Rose of Limerick,
Ireland, Patricia (Michael) Forte of Needham, Mass.; sister, Virginia Knight
of Daytona, Fla.; brother, Stuart Rose of Burlington, Mass.; five grandchildren,
Jessica Wheeler, Nicholas Rose, Andrew Leone, Thomas Leone and Tyler Forte.
Relatives and friends may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge
Road, Naples, on Thursday, January 11, 2001 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Interment
will be in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Mass. Donations in his memory may
be made to the charity of one's choice. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge
Road 592-1611
Donald L. Keator
Donald L. Keator passed away January 25, 2001. Family, friends and
associates are invited to attend memorial service Saturday, February 10th
at 4:00 p.m. at the Unity Church of Naples, 2000 Unity Way, Naples, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society
or Hospice of Naples.
Donald W. Hacker
Donald W. Hacker of Naples, Fla. and Pointe Aux Barques, Mich., passed
away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital. He was 87
years old. Mr. Hacker was a graduate of the Chicago Art Institute. He started
his career as a designer for the Buick Division of General Motors Corp.,
and then as ad- vertising manager of furniture stores in Chicago, Ill.
and Davenport, Iowa. At the onset of WW II, Mr. Hacker served as an instructor
in the Aviation Cadet program at the Esterville Community College, Esterville,
Iowa. He later was transferred to the University of Georgia in Athens,
Ga., and continued there in that program until it was discontinued. He
then went to Detroit, Mich. where he was Public Informative Affair for
the Army Engineer Corp. until the end of the war. In 1947, Mr. Hacker established
the D.W. Hacker Company, a mail advertising service. During his career,
Mr. Hacker served two terms as president of the Mail Advertising Service
Association International, Washington, D.C. He served as Director of the
Detroit Executive Association for over 30 years as president and director
for Cerebral Palsy Association of Detroit and vice president of Cerebral
Palsy Association of Michigan. He maintained a summer home at Pointe Aux
Barques, Mich. on Lake Huron, and while living in Bloomfield, Mich., he
was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He retired in 1985 to make his
home in Naples where he had vacationed with his family since 1952. He is
survived by his wife, Ruby, of 57 years; son, David, wife, Linda and son,
David; daughter, Donna and husband, Errol Skinner; granddaughters, Stacy
and Darcy; four great-grandsons, Zachary, Tyler, Evan and Hayden. A daughter,
Eve Rulaine, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held on
Friday, February 23, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 880 Banyan
Blvd., Naples, Fla. 34102. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
your favorite charity. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges
Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Dorothea Herbert
Dorothea Herbert, 94, of Gainesville, FL, died June 9, 2001. She is
survived by two daughters, Carolyn Smith and Connie Selby, both of Gainesville;
nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under
the direction of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home, Gainesville, FL.
Dorothy Arlene Reiff
Dorothy Arlene Reiff (nee Schmalfuss), 66, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly
of Estero, died Sunday at 7:44 p.m. February 18, 2001 after a lengthy illness.
A native of Zion, Ill., she moved with her husband from Oak Forest, Ill.
to Coral Gables, Fla. in August 1986, where she was an Executive Coordinator
with the Chicago Northern Trust Bank. She was transferred to the Bonita
Springs branch where she worked until her retirement in July of 2000. She
was an active member of First Baptist Church, Naples, Fla. She is survived
by two sons, Douglas G. Reiff of Chicago, Ill. and Derrik V. (Diane) Reiff
of New Port Richey, Fla.; two brothers. Robert L. (Belva) Schmalfuss of
Chattahoochee, Fla. and James A. (Regina) Schmalfuss of Wilmington, N.C.;
one sister, Carole E. Hayhurst of Canyon Country, Calif.; four grandchildren,
Donny, Kevin, Daniel and Darah Reiff; and her Church family, First Baptist
of Naples, Fla., Dr. Hayes Wicker, Pastor. She was preceded in death by
her parents William E. II and Estelle Schmalfuss; her husband, Donald E.
Reiff; and three brothers, William E. Schmalfuss III, David W. Schmalfuss
and Roger C. Schmalfuss. Visitation for family and friends will be 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2001 at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625
Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Fla. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
February 24th at First Baptist Church, 1595 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Fla.
Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
be sent to Hernando Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, Fla. 34667.
A very special thanks for the sensitive, loving care provided by the nurses
and The Rev. Roland Nelson of Hernando Pasco Hospice. Fuller Funeral Home
Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Dorothy G. Dougherty
Dorothy G. Dougherty, 91, of Naples, passed away Monday, February 12,
2001 at the Chateau at Moorings Park where she had been a long-time resident.
Memorial services are being scheduled for early March and will be announced.
The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Dorothy Wortham Shaheen
Dorothy Wortham Shaheen, 83, of Naples, died Monday, May 21, 2001.
Formerly of St. Petersburg, FL she had been a Naples resident since 1991.
She was born August 30, 1917 in Henderson, NC, the daughter of George Alexander
and Essie Burroughs Wortham. Mrs. Shaheen is survived by her children,
Jean Krehling of Naples, Edward Neil (Zorina) Lane of Naples and Ralph
Douglas (Patricia) Lane of Malvern, PA; her sisters, Marie Woodcock of
Raleigh, NC and Lucille Perkinson of Warrenton, NC; grandchildren, Debbie
Ross, Edward B. (Sarah), Scott D. and William T. ""Billy" (Lorie Krehling
and Jeff Lane, all of Naples and Steve Lane of New York City, NY; great-grandchildren,
Stephanie, Shaunna, Courtney, Samantha, Max and Kendal; numerous nieces
and nephews; dear friends of many years, Eva Krehling and Mary Dorrity;
and many friends at Jamestown, St. Petersburg. A memorial service will
be held Friday, May 25, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625
Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the
funeral home an hour prior to the service. The family would like to thank
the staff of Hospice for the loving care provided to Dorothy and her family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice
of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Fuller Funeral Home
Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Dr. George F. Atwell
Surrounded by his loving wife, Iris and family, Dr. George Atwell,
88, said his final good-byes on November 20, 2000. In lieu of a memorial
service, his wish was to have his friends express joy for the happy life
he lived and then observe a moment of silence in his memory. Memorial donations
may be made to the Foxfire Memorial Fund, c/o Foxfire Country Club, 1030
Kings Way, Naples, Fla. 34104 or Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane,
Naples, Fla. 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Dr. Ralph Kroot
Dr. Ralph Kroot of Naples passed away Sunday, December 24, 2000. He
moved to Naples in 1977 from Gary, Ind. where he had been a dentist for
many years. He was a graduate of Indiana University and a member of Temple
Shalom. He is survived by his wife, Julia of Naples; his son and daughter-in-law,
Michael and Shirley Kroot of Hoffman Estates, Ill.; his daughter and son-in-law,
Patricia and Paul Ferstein of Elk Grove, Ill. He is also survived by his
step-children, Jerry and Lori Grau of Las Vegas, Nev., Sandy Varro of Vernon
Hills, Ill., Linda (Stuart) Adler of Illinois, and Leslie (Timothy) Wawrzeniak
of Ventura, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his wife, Pauline Grau Kroot. Funeral services will be held
on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Funeral Chapel,
3520 Tamiami Trail North with a Rabbi from Temple Shalom, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice
or to Temple Shalom in his memory. The family has entrusted care and services
to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Dr. Richard G. Kloppenburg
Dr. Richard G. Kloppenburg, 76, died suddenly at home on Monday, May
21, 2001. He was born in Springfield, IL, the son of Katherine and Carl
Kloppenburg. A long-time resident of Springfield, he attended Blessed Sacrament
Grade School, graduated Springfield High School in 1942 and graduated St.
Louis University Dental School. He practiced general dentistry in Springfield
for many many years. He was a member of the G.V. Black Dental Society.
""Rich" served in the Army during WW II and Korea attaining the rank of
lieutenant colonel. He was an active golfer and a long time member of Illini
County Club, Springfield, IL. In addition he was a resident of Naples,
FL for over 20 years and enjoyed many rounds of golf at Quail Creek Country
Club. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Patricia; three children,
Leigh (Phillip) Reed, Kathy Keyes and Jane; three step- children, Julie
Hurrelbrink, Larry Pope, and Betsy (Joe) Goulet; 11 grandchildren, Julie,
Brian, Kevin, Matt, Jenny, Becky, Josh, Rachel, Stephanie, Jennifer, Michelle;
sister-in-law, Elizabeth Kloppenburg. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Barbara; his brother, Carl; and his beloved parents. Visitation will
be May 24th and the funeral services will be held on May 25th. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. A memorial
service in Naples will be announced at a later date. Kirlin-Egan &
Butler Funeral Home in Springfield, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Richard Hampton Dixon
Dr. Richard Hampton Dixon, Dentist, of Little Rock, AR and Naples,
FL, 65, died peacefully at his home in Florida, June 25, 2001 after a long,
courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Little Rock, AR, November
9, 1935, the son of the late Randall Hampton and Elizabeth (Bennett) Dixon.
Dr. Dixon was a graduate of Little Rock Senior High, where he was a member
of the band for three years. He earned his undergraduate degree, B.S. in
chemistry from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and a degree in
Dentistry from the University of Tennessee. He served as a Dental Officer
in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964, completing his career as a Lieutenant,
returning to Little Rock where he practiced dentistry for 40 years. The
last five years of his practice were spent overseas as Chief of the Dental
Clinic for the U.S. Army in Kwajalein, Republic of the Marshall Islands,
before retiring to Naples, FL in 1999. Dr. Dixon was an officer or member
of numerous professional societies, most notably The American Dental Association,
Arkansas State Dental Association, Central District Dental Society (Past
President), American Academy of General Dentist and American Academy of
Head, Neck, Facial and TMJ Orthopedics. He was Chief of the Dental Staff
and a member of teCleft Palate Clinic at Arkansas Children's Hospital,
as well as a member of The Dawson Study Group, a reconstructive dental
group in Little Rock. He was on staff at Children's Hospital, St. Vincent's
and Baptist Medical Center, while practicing in Little Rock. He was an
avid member of the Park Plaza Lions Club (Past President), with 27 years
perfect attendance, Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association, Ozark
Society, Clan Campbell Society of North America, Boy Scouts of America,
Order of the Arrow, Troop No. 336, affiliated with Trinity United Methodist
Church, Woodturner of Southwest Florida and the American Association of
Woodturners. Throughout his life and into his retirement, he enjoyed scuba
diving, hunting, skiing, fishing, flying, sailing and his most recent love,
woodturning. He was a great lover of animals and nature and enjoyed the
Arts, both as a patron and as a gifted photgrapher. Dr. Dixon is survived
by his wife, Nina Campbell Dixon of Naples, FL; a son, Richard Hampton
Dixon Jr. and wife, Karen of Benton, AR; a daughter, Debbie Dixon Hays
and husband, Tom of Longview, TX; two step-children, Kelli Simpson Fort
and husband, Lt. Cmdr. Brian P. Fort of Yorktown, VA and Jamie Simpson
of Fayetteville, AR; one brother, Stuart Bennett Dixon of Fayetteville,
NC; also surviving are his beloved six grandchildren, Heather and Heath
Hays, Ryan Dixon, Madison and Olivia Fort and Aidan Armstrong. His radiant
warmth and wonderful smile touched everyone he met. He will be sadly missed
and fondly remembered. The family will be at 13824 Pleasant Forest Drive,
Little Rock, following the funeral. Memorial service is to he held at 3:00
p.m. Friday, June 29th at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12th
Street, Little Rock, AR. Contributions in Richard's memory may be made
o Hospice of Naples, Inc., 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Fuller
Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Dr. Robert Ewing
Dr. Robert Ewing of Naples, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2000.
He moved to Naples from Youngstown, Ohio where he was a veterinarian for
many years. He was a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary
Medicine and was a life-member of the Ohio State Veterinary Medical Association.
Bob was a member of Lely Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Argus
Lodge No. 545 F&AM of Canfield, Ohio for over 59 years and was a 32
Degree Mason. He was a member of the Order of the Amaranth, Faith Court
No. 43, Salem, Ohio, the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Youngstown
and the Youngstown Shrine Club. He was also a member of the Al Koran Temple
of Cleveland, Ohio and the National Masonic Provident Association of Mansfield,
Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Scholl Ewing; his son and daughter-in-law,
James D. and Duane Ewing of Texas; his daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann
and Jack Grace of Hudson, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren;
sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Scott Swinehart of Columbus, Ohio;
sister and brother-in-law, Martha June and Wib Justi of Worthington, Ohio;
and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Martha D. Ewing; and a brother, Loren Ewing. A memorial service will be
held Friday, December 29, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at Lely Presbyterian Church,
105 St. Andrews Blvd. with the Rev. Bob Wallace, officiating. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Ohio State University College of Veterinary
Medicine, c/o Karen Longbrake, 101 Sisson Hall, 1900 Coffey Road, Columbus,
Ohio 43210 or the Lely Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Fuller Funeral
Home East Naples 417-5000
Dr. Walton D. Thomas
Dr. Walton D. Thomas, 81, of Naples, Fla. and Milwaukee, Wis., died
Thursday, December 28, 2000 after a short illness. He had been a resident
of Naples for the past 15 years. Born in Montgomery, Ala., Dr. Thomas practiced
as a General Surgeon in Milwaukee for over 35 years. During his career,
he was a leading member of the Wisconsin medical community, most notably
as a founding member and first President of the Milwaukee Medical Clinic.
He was a Past President of both the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Surgical Societies.
Dr. Thomas was a graduate of Yale University 1941, the Colombia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons and received his training in surgery
at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was a veteran of both World War
II and the Korean War, having served in the United States Navy. An avid
golfer and student of the game, Dr. Thomas was a member of the Hole-In-The-Wall
Golf Club, the Milwaukee Country Club and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club
of St. Andrews, Scotland, where he enjoyed many rounds of golf. He is survived
by his wife of 56 years, Jane M. Thomas; four children, Greg Thomas of
Milwaukee, Wis., Leslie Thomas-McCahan of Billings, Mont., Jan Thomas Madison
of San Anselmo, Calif. and Clay R. Thomas of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister,
Jean Walker of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and five grandchildren, Anesa, Lia, Render,
Lee and Will. A memorial service in Naples will be held on Saturday, January
13, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity-By-The-Cove Episcopal Church. In lieu
of flowers, reflecting Dr. Thomas' life-long belief in the importance of
education, memorials may be made to an educational institution or charity
of choice.
Eda Martin
Eda Martin, 66, of Naples, formerly of Reading, Pa., died accidently
Sunday, March 18, 2001. Born in Cuba, she moved to the United States in
1965. She was employed for more than 30 years with AT&T where she was
a member of the Pioneers Club. She is survived by her husband, Santiago
Martin of Naples; son, Santiago Jr. (Gretchen) Martin of Oley, Pa.; daughter,
Ileana (Aymen) Barbari of Ovieda, Fla.; grandchildren, Andrew and Julia
Martin of Oley, Pa., and Erica, Christopher and Stephen Barbari of Oviedo,
Fla.; two brothers; and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at
the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Thursday, March
22, 2001 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 7:30
p.m. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Edward J. Beedham
Edward J. Beedham of Naples, died April 23, 2001. Formerly of Webster,
NY, he had been a resident since 1978. He is survived by his wife, Johanna;
nieces, Mary Ann Giglio of Rochester, NY, Margaret Ideman of Philadelphia,
PA, Pat Tucker of Wayland, NY; and several other nieces and nephews. A
memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorial donations to the Parish Life Center Building Fund, St.
Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road, Naples,
FL 34112. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Edward S. Helfrich
Edward S. Helfrich, 87, of Naples, died February 4, 2001 surrounded
by his loving family as Manor Care, Lakewood, after an extended illness.
Ed was born August 5, 1913 in Pleasantville, N.J., son of the late Edward
G. and Susan (Stephenson) Helfrich. He was a graduate of Pleasantville
High School and had owned and operated Edward G. Helfrich and Son Plumbing
and heating Company until he retired to the Naples area in 1977. In Pleasantville
he was a volunteer fireman and elder in the Presbyterian Church and a member
of Local No. 322 Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union. He belonged to the Rotary
Club in Northfield, N.J., Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce. In Naples
he was a volunteer in the Emergency Department at Naples Community Hospital
for over five years. He was also a member of the Lakewood Country Club
and he loved to fish and golf. He is survived by his loving wife of 10
years, Mary (Schmicker) Helfrich; a son, Robert (Mary) Helfrich of Leesburg,
Fla.; daughter, Susan (David) Beebie of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; step-children,
Nancy (Walter) Young of Abscecon, N.J.; Susan (Jay) Peacock of Allenwood,
N.J., Robert F. (Deborah) Wilson of Jupiter, Fla.; five grandchildren;
four step-grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services
will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Johnson-Pitmn
Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, with the Rev. Timothy A.
Navin, Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made
to St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Ministry Center, 5130 Rattlesnake
Hammock Road, Naples, Fla. 34113. The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman
Funeral Home 774-3444
Edwin A. Hulse
Edwin A. Hulse, 75, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Naples, passed
away Tuesday, December 26, 2000. He was a World War II Navy and Marine
veteran. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Hulse; one son,
Edwin Jr. (Susan) Hulse of Naples; five grandchildren, Edwin III, Heather
and Holly Hulse, Will Davis and Chrystal Simpson; one brother, Owen (Shirley)
Hulse; and other loving family members. Friends may call on the family
on Thursday, January 4, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Chapel,
3520 Tamiami Trail North. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran
Church, 860 Banyan Blvd., Naples on Friday, January 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Nathan Adelson Hospice,
3391 North Buffalo Street, Las Vegas, Nev. 89129. The family has entrusted
care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Edwin B. Tanner Jr.
Edwin B. Tanner Jr., 48, of Naples, Fla., passed away suddenly on Monday,
November 20, 2000. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane; mother, Barbara Tanner of
Naples; brothers, Billy Tanner of Naples, Mike Tanner and Bob Tanner, both
of Franklin, Tenn.; step-son, Kyle (Missy) Merrow of Naples; step-daughters,
Shannon (Tony) Truax of Naples and Lori Lewellyn of Naples; mother-in-law,
Anne Ulban of Saugus, Mass.; and grandchildren, Phillip Michael Merrow,
Maegan Garee, Seth Burtnett, Jacob Anthony Truax and Aaron Lewellyn. Loving
Husband Devoted Son Trusted Brother Cherished Friend "Eddie, you touched
or shared a part of so many of our lives and for that we are grateful.
We all love and will miss you deeply." God bless and keep you. A memorial
service will be held Friday, November 24, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fuller
Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests memorial contributions to the Special Olympics Collier
County, 2663 Airport-Pulling Road South, Naples, Fla. 34112. Fuller Funeral
Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Elizabeth Carmene Scudder
Elizabeth Carmene Scudder, 81, died April 22, 2001. Formerly from Nevada,
she had been a resident of Naples since 1985. She had a passion for bridge
and shared her knowledge. A volunteer for many local civic associations,
she was most active in the League of Women Voters, American Red Cross,
East Naples Civic Association, P.E.O., and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni
Association. She is survived by her daughters, Betsy (Bruno) Penzo of Naples,
Francy (Paul) Henderson of Windsor, CO; her sister, Frani (Robert) Harvey
of Reno, NV; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Henry; and daughter, Darcy. A gathering of friends
will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Elizabeth's compassion
for others and her wonderful sense of humor will always be remembered.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cathy Fiala Fund, P.O.
Box 325, Naples, FL 34106. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Elizabeth Mary Macpherson
Elizabeth Mary Macpherson died at the North Bay General Hospital, Scollard
Site on Tuesday, February 6, 2001. Elizabeth was born July 31, 1936 in
Noranda, Quebec and was the daughter of James and Aity Carter. She is survived
by her husband, Malcolm Stuart Macpherson; and children, Wendy Macpherson
(David) of Toronto, Ian (Paula) of North Bay and Shelagh Usher (George)
of Kettleby. Nana will be missed by Samantha and Alyson Usher and Graeme
and Callum Macpherson. Elizabeth is also survived by her brothers, Tom
(Lillian) of Oakville and John (Ruth) Carter of Georgetown, Ontario. Elizabeth
will be sadly missed by her many friends in North Bay and Naples, Fla.
Family receiving friends at Hillside Funeral Services, 362 Airport Road,
North Bay, Ontario (705-474-7655) on Friday, February 9th from 2:00 until
4:00 p.m. There will be a celebration of Elizabeth's life at the North
Bay Golf and Country Club on Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 p.m. Donations
in memory of Elizabeth to the Chemotherapy unit of the New North Bay General
Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged
by her family. |