Elmon Larmer Burton Jr.
Elmon Larmer Burton Jr. died Monday, May 14, 2001 at Naples Community
Hospital at the age of 85. A native Washingtonian, Elmon was a successful
merchant and a pioneer in the contemporary furniture and accessories field.
Burtons Interiors flourished from the early 1950's through the late 1960's.
In 1968, the Burton family moved to Naples and established "The Maze",
a store which featured international contemporary design pieces. Over the
last thirty years, he supported four Catholic churches in the Naples area.
Elmon is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Doris Doetsch Burton;
six children, Dale Burton Rogers (Larry), Carole-Leigh Krajnik, Elmon Larmer
Burton III (Ellen), Richard Channing Moore Burton II (Stacee), Robert Matthew
Burton (Patty), and Tina Marie Grace (Johnny); 20 grandchildren, Martin
Anthony Martella, Robert Daniel Martella, Leslie Martella Ferrare (Dan),
Sage Allison Wright, Kevin Hennessey Jr., Lisa Fike (Jim), Laura Aguilar
(Lupe), Lynnette McKee (Mike), Elmon Burton IV, Marie Burton, Kristen Burton,
Channing Burton, Richard Channing Burton III, Tyler Burton, Robert Matthew
Burton Jr., Thomas Andrew Burton, Melissa Christine Burton, Amanda Michelle
Grace, Joshua Matthew Grace, and Rebecca Marie Grace; and three great-grandchildren,
Martina Maria Martella, Mathew Martella and Hayes Alexander Ferrare. He
also leaves a sister, Margorie Caldwell; and brother, E. Douglas Burton.
Elmon Burton was well respected by his friends and family, and taught his
children and grandchildren the value of craftsmanship, regardless of the
task. He was a one-of-a-kind person, and will be missed greatly. Special
thanks to Joseph Richichi, M.D., for his kindness, humor, and dedication.
A memorial service will be held in July, during the family reunion in Naples.
Your prayers are appreciated.
Elsa Johanna Grossmueller
Elsa Johanna Grossmueller, 95, of Naples, went home to be with her
Lord and Savior, Monday, June 25, 2001. Born in Pforzheim, Germany on June
21, 1906 she immigrated to the U.S. on May 23, 1927. Elsa lived in Union,
NJ before moving to Naples. She is survived by her loving husband of 74
years, Henry; four children and their spouses, Herbert (Suzanne) of Flanders,
NJ, Martin (Norma) of Hope Valley, RI, Werner (Marilyn) of Warren, NJ and
a daughter, Helene Hancock of Naples, FL. Survivors also include 13 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Klara Bossert of Sarasota, FL; a niece,
Esther Poznanski (Tom) of Sarasota, FL; and nephew, Al Bossert (Mary Ann)
of Bridgewater, NJ. Friends are invited to call Wednesday, June 27th, from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road. Funeral
services and burial will be held in Union, NJ. Fuller Funeral Home Pine
Ridge Road 592-1611
Emerson "Mac" McDonald
Emerson "Mac" McDonald, 75, of Naples, passed away Tuesday, July 3,
2001. Born in Elmira, NY in 1925, Mac graduated South Side High School
in 1943. He then joined the US Army and served in WW II in the South Pacific.
In Ithaca, NY, Mac owned and operated Porter Sheet Metal and in Naples
he had owned McDee Associates. In Ithaca he was a Boy Scout Leader of Troop
15, Past President of Kiwanis, Life-time Mason of Caroline Lodge, he taught
night school and was a member of East Hill Flying Club. Mac enjoyed stock
car driving, hunting, fishing, bowling, flying, gliders, golf, motorcycling,
traveling, his friends and so much more. He is survived by his wife, Carol
McDonald, two sons, Thomas (Robin) McDonald of Naples and William (Donna)
McDonald of Naples; a daughter, Tami (Mark) Savage of Georgia; and eight
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Jacob Tyler
Amos. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 6th, 7:00 p.m. at the
Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road. Friends may call at the funeral
home on Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made
to your favorite charity. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Eric Shindle
Eric Shindle died January 15, 2001. Services are being scheduled. Fuller
Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Erving S. Pfau
Erving S. Pfau of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Newton, MA, passed
away Sunday, May 27, 2001. Erving was U.S. Navy veteran of WW II. Beloved
husband of Gladys L. Levine; loving father of Daniel and (Elizabeth) Pfau
of Chestnut Hill, MA, Gerald and (Sharon) Pfau of Naples, FL, Liz and (Douglas)
Stone of Overland Park, KS, Carol Pfau of Marco Island, FL; and Judith
and (David) Hull of Rochester, NY; cherished grandfather of David and Jeffrey
Pfau, Michael and Ethan Stone and Rachel and Justin Pfau; dear brother
of Dorothea Hodes; loving uncle of S. David Hodes. Services at The Levine
Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, on Wednesday, May 30th at 1:00
p.m. Memorial observance through Friday afternoon at the home of Daniel
and Elizabeth Pfau. Remembrances may be made to The Nature Conservancy,
ATTN: Treasury, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA, 22203,
American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or a charity
of your choice. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 4, 2001
at 10:00 a.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry
Street, Marco Island, FL.
Ethelyn A. Mowbray
Ethelyn A. Mowbray "Tiny", 97, passed away at Brighton Gardens of Naples
on January 16, 2001. Ethelyn was born in Detroit, Mich. and taught school
in Detroit until moving to Naples in 1975. She was predeceased by her husband,
Myrle Mowray in 1977. Entombment will take place at Naples Memorial Gardens.
The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Everett E. Shellhorn
Everett E. Shellhorn, 82, of Naples, died Monday, February 12, 2001.
Formerly of Akron, Ohio, he had been a resident of Naples since 1947. He
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Naples, Cypress Lodge
No. 295 F&AM, Araba Shrine Temple, Ft. Myers and Scottish Rite Bodies.
He owned Gordon Pass Fish Camp from 1947 to 1960, was a charter member
of the Bank of Naples (now Bank of America), owned the first laundromat
in Naples and retired from the OMC Test Station. Mr. Shellhorn is survived
by his sons, Larry Edward (Judy) Shellhorn and Robert Emmit (Michaele)
Shellhorn, both of Naples; grandchildren, Michael Alan, Brian Kieth and
Richard Emmit Shellhorn; and great-grandson, Justin Mitchell Shellhorn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ethel Shellhorn; and
by his wife, Mabel in 1998. Friends and relatives are invited to call Friday,
February 16, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home,
1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. A funeral service will be held at the funeral
home on Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial at
Naples Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
contributions to the Florida Lions Eye Bank, P.O. Box 016880, Miami, Fla.
33101. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Florence Torre
Florence Torre, 76, of Lodi, NJ, passed away June 28, 2001. Florence
lived in Naples for 24 years. She spent her life visiting the sick at Naples
Community Hospital and was always there for her family and friends. She
is survived by two sisters; and two brothers. We thank God for blessing
us with this little Angel who touched each of our lives in a special way.
We will always remember her with love. The family requests that donations
in Florence's name be made to Naples Community Hospital.
Francesca Spagnolo Robbins
Francesca Spagnolo Robbins, 72, of Naples, died Monday, February 19,
2001 in her home. Born in Italy, daughter of Leonardo and Giuseppa Spangnolo.
She had been living in East Boston, Mass. before moving to Naples in 1974
where she was a member of Saint Ann Catholic Church. She is survived by
her daughter, Josephine (Erminio) Iantosca, the owners of Mama Mia's Pizzeria
of Naples; three grandchildren, Kristina F. Iantosca, Erminio Iantosca
Jr. and Joseph A. Iantosca, all of Naples. Relatives and friends may call
at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples of Wednesday,
February 21, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated
on Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Ann Catholic Church,
407 Ninth Avenue, South, Naples. Entombment will follow in Naples Memorial
Gardens. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Francis Gregg Tease
Francis Gregg Tease, 98, a Naples resident for 34 years, died December
31, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Iris of Pinehurst, N.C.; daughter,
Moira T. Glover of Southern Pines, N.C.; two grandchildren, Melissa (Jeffrey)
Herman of West End, N.C. and Sara (Edward) Fowler of West Chester, Pa.
Beachwood Society 261-1767
Frank A Ferraiolo
Frank A. Ferraiolo, 69, of Naples, died Tuesday, January 16, 2001 after
a short illness. Formerly of Newburgh, N.Y., he had been a resident of
Naples since 1987. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Ferraiolo
is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara; his children, Ralph
(fiance' Leeann Michaels) Ferraiolo of Leesburg, Va., David (Hildy) Ferraiolo
of Leesburg, Va., Frank (Daryl) Ferraiolo of Essex Junction, Vt., Christopher
(Eileen) Ferraiolo of Westford, Mass. and Janet Ferraiolo of Marin County,
Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Services will be private and held at the
convenience of the family. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Fred Edward Straut
Fred Edward Straut, 86, of Ester, Fla., died peacefully January 19,
2001 at the Lee Memorial Health Park Nursing Facility. Fred was born March
20, 1914 in Boston, Mass. the son of the late John and Anna (Purkaliht)
Straut. Fred resided in Massachusetts until he migrated to Florida in 1961.
He was in sales and retired from the Palm Beach Times, West Palm Beach
in 1981. He moved to the West Coast of Florida shortly after retiring,
living in Bonita Springs at IBE, where he made many friends, finally settling
at Tahiti Village in Estero. Mr. Straut was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal
Church in Bonita Springs. he is survived by his son, Steven R. Straut Sr.
and Margie A. Leger of Estero; his step-daughter, Elaine T. Thompson; and
his son-in-law, A. Larry Thompson of Naples Fla; his son, Fred E. Straut
Jr. of Sandwich, Mass. ; his son, Peter B. Straut of Pembroke Pines, Fla.;
his grandchildren, Steven R. Jr. of Pensacola, Fla.; John R. of Florence,
Miss. and Carolyn E. Glass of Pensacola, Fla. He also had 15 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia in September, 1997. Memorial services
will be held at St. Mary"s Episcopal Church, Bonita Beach Blvd., Bonita
Springs at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2001. In lieu of flowers,
you may wish to contribute to the Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association.
Fred L. Meyers Jr.
Fred L. Meyers Jr., 80, of Naples, passed away July 2, 2001 of a stroke.
Mr. Meyers was born in 1920 to Lillian and Fred Myers in Hamilton, OH where
he owned and operated the Meyers Manufacturing Company for 36 years. In
1987 he moved to Naples, FL with Melba. He is survived by his wife, Melba;
two daughters, Beth (Robert) Hough of Rapid City, MI, and Marilyn (Michael)
Grillot of Franklin, TN; and a son, Thomas (Kathy) Meyers of Naperville,
IL; and four grandchildren, Kari and Daniel Grillot and Keith and Kyle
Meyers. He was preceded in death by a son, Fred L. Meyers III. A funeral
Mass will be held Thursday July 5th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. William Catholic
Church with internment in the family plot in Hamilton, OH at a later date.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of Naples, 1095
Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road
592-1611
Gabriel Godinez Maldonado
Gabriel Godinez Maldonado, 16, of Immokalee, Fla., died Saturday, January
20, 2001. He was born in Salvatierra, Mexico. He is survived by his mother,
Lourdes Maldonado and father, Gabriel Hernandez Maldonado of Mexico; and
his sister, Laura Zamora of Immokalee, Fla. Calling hours will be Wednesday,
January 24th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Brister Funeral Home. Services and burial
will be in Salvatierra Cemetery in Mexico. Brister Funeral Home, Immokalee,
Fla. is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Lee Knoebel
Gary Lee Knoebel died Monday, January 15, 2001 at 58 years of age of
complications following vascular surgery at Naples Community Hospital,
Naples, Fla. A resident of Goodland, Fla. since 1989, he had lived for
47 years in Southhampton, Long Island, N.Y. He was a graduate of Scared
Heart School and Southhampton High School. He was a founding partner of
Gary and Charles Knoebel Electric of Southhampton. While living on Long
Island, he was a Charter Member and a Past President of the Southhampton
Golf Club. He was a Charter member of the North Sea Lions Club and member
of the Southhampton Elks Club and Marco Island Moose Club as well as a
volunteer member of the Hampton Bays, New York Fire Department. He is survived
by Barbara Knoebel, his wife of 38 years; their daughters, Robin Salazar
and Dawn Riley; grandchildren, Stephanie Bruscini and Danielle and T.J.
Riley; and sons-in-law, Adolpho Salazar and Tony Riley; also surviving
are sister, Patricia A. McKeough and her husband, William J.; brother,
Frederick Knoebel and his wife, Shirley; brother, John Knoebel and his
wife, Claire; brother, Charles Knoebel and his wife, Karen; and brother,
Terry Knoebel and his wife, Paula. He is survived as well by his father-in-law,
John Bahner; and brother-in-law, Dutch Bahner; and 18 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home, 577 Elkam
Circle, Marco Island, at 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 17, 2001. The family
has entrusted care and services to Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home 394-7573
Gary S. Arnold
Gary S. Arnold, 49, of Naples, formerly of Rochester, NY, Emergency
Management Coordinator for Collier County, died suddenly on Sunday, May
20, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife of over
27 years, Kady (Dawson) Arnold, whom he married August 25, 1973 in Columbus,
OH; daughter, Kaitlyn Dawn Arnold, a student at East Naples Middle School;
sister, Donna Arnold of Mt. Pleasant, IA; brother-in-law, The Rev. Edd
M. Dawson and his wife, Julie of Phoenix, AZ; and his wife's parents, Ed
and Jean (Christopher) Dawson of Naples. Memorial funeral services will
be held (TODAY) Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Unity of Naples
Church, 2000 Unity Way with the Rev. Art Holt, Senior Pastor, officiating.
Memorials in Gary's memory would be appreciated to the Botanical Gardens,
Inc., 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112 or to Unity of Naples, 2000
Unity Way, Naples, FL 34112. The family is being served by Johnson-Pittman
Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples. Johnson-Pittman
774-3444
George D. Gotschall
George D. Gotschall, 80, passed away Monday morning at Naples Community
Hospital. Mr. Gotschall was a long-time resident of Naples, having moved
from Cleveland in the 1970's. He retired from SIFCO Industries as the Vice
President, International and was still serving as a Director of that company.
He had also served as a Director of National City Trust Company, President
of the Naples Council on World Affairs, President of the Admiralty Condominium
Association, Director of the Marbella Condominium Association and a Deacon
at the Naples First Presbyterian Church. He was especially active and interested
in the Model United Nations program sponsored by the Council on World Affairs.
He was a member of the Royal Poinciana Golf Club, the Naples Yacht Club
and the Union Club of Cleveland and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Upon graduation
from the University of Michigan, he was commissioned in the Army Air Corps
and sent to the South Pacific where he was the navigator on the B-24. During
his time overseas, he began a pen pal correspondence with his future wife,
Phyllis. The romance blossomed until he was ready to propose without ever
having met her in person. Their 55th anniversary was celebrated in November.
They enjoyed extensive travel throughout their marriage, including a three
year stint in Argentina. Mr. Gotschall is survived by his wife, Phyllis;
his son, Jeffrey (Dianne); his daughters, Janice (Gary Carlson) and Laura
(Bob Gifford); and nine grandchildren. A service will be held at 10:30
a.m. on Friday, February 16th at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Mooring
Line Drive. The family will accept condolences at the Church immediately
following the service. In lieu of flowers, they are requesting contributions
to Fresh Start for Abused Women, Community Federation, 2400 Ninth Street
North, Naples, Fla. 34103, the American Lung Association or the Memorial
Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 260 Sixth Street South, Naples,
Fla. 34102, in the name of George D. Gotschall.
George H. Kraus
George H. Kraus, 81, died January 19, 2001 in Naples. He was born in
Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Toledo and the University
of Toledo College of Law in 1950. During World War II he served as a Second
Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. He is survived by two daughters, Virginia
Loring of New York City and Barbara Ford of Acushnet, Mass.; his son, Frederic
of Spartanburg, S.C.; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests memorial contributions to the Belgrade Lakes Association,
P.O. Box 551, Belgrade, Maine 04918.
George H. Perry
George H. Perry, 83, of Naples and formerly Columbus, OH, died Sunday,
May 13, 2001. He was a retired employee of Ebco Manufacturing and preceded
in death by his wife, Rheta E. (Weaver) Perry who died April, 11, 2001.
Survivors include his sister-in-law, Zita A. O'Brien of Columbus and Naples;
nephew, John O'Brien of Grove City, OH; nieces, Sharon Stansifer and Marcella
Adams of Columbus; and Judy Stanbaugh of Atlanta, GA; and great-nephew,
Mike Thornborough of Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Friday, May 18, 2001 at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington Chapel,
515 High Street, Worthington, 614-885-4006, where friends may call from
noon Friday until time of services. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorials
in George's memory may be made to Grant/Riverside Hospice of the Charity
of one's choice. The family is being served locally by Johnson-Pittman
Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples. Johnson-Pittman
774-3444
George Leonard Taylor
George Leonard Taylor, a resident of Marco Island, Fla. for the past
seven years, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2000 at his residence. Born
October 16, 1935 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, he joined 3M Company in
London, Canada in 1954, In 1970 he transferred to headquarters in St. Paul,
Minn. and traveled worldwide with the company for a number of years. He
and his family lived in Brussels, Belgium for four years. George was past
president of the AIIE (American Institute of Industrial Engineers) while
in London and active on the Board of Junior Achievement. While in Minnesota
he was active in a number of civic organizations, including the Boy Scouts.
He retired in 1992 and moved to Marco where he was active as an Araba Shrine
Joker (clown), was past Commander of the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron
and a member of several other civic associations. He is survived by his
wife of 35 years, Patricia P. Taylor; two sons, Trent D. Taylor of Minnetrista,
Minn. and Todd A. (Cheryl) Taylor of Plymouth, Minn.; two brothers and
a sister, Eric A. (Pat) of St. Charles, Ill., Betty Jane (David) Young
of Oakville, Ontario and Jon (Margaret) of Delta, British Columbia. One
brother, David R. Taylor; and infant sister, Judith A. Taylor preceded
him in death. A Masonic memorial service is planned for (today) Wednesday,
December 27th at 7:30 p.m. at the Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail
East with a funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Marks Episcopal Church,
1101 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Fla., 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December
28, 2000. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Marks Episcopal
Endowment Fund in George's honor or the Jokers of Araba, c/o Robert W.
Johnson, 133 Vintage Bay Drive, No. 9, Marco Island, Fla. 34145.uler Funeral
Home East Naples 417-5000
George Parsons
George Parsons, 92, of Naples, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2001.
He moved to Naples in 1977 from North Miami Beach. He was an honorably
discharged veteran of WW II and a member of the Shepherd of the Glades
Lutheran Church. George is survived by his loving wife of over 23 years,
Evelyn Erbe Parsons; his step-son, James Arthur (Dianne) Wilkinson; two
nieces, Sally Fish and Dee Crowley; and two step-grandsons. He was predeceased
by his first wife, Etta Collins Parsons. The family will receive friends
Wednesday (today) from 11:00 to 12:00 noon at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520
Tamiami Trail North with funeral services to follow the visitation with
Pastor Jon Culp, officiating. The family has entrusted care and services
to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
George R. "Peanut" Thomas
George R. "Peanut" Thomas, 84, of New Boston, OH, formerly of Naples,
FL and Greenfield, OH, died Monday, April 9, 2001 at Southern Ohio Medical
Center, Portsmouth, OH. George was born October 15, 1916 in Carter County,
KY to Steve Thomas and Pearl (Bays) Thomas. He was the owner and operator
of Thomas Gas Service in Greenfield for many years and was a former board
member of the Home Building and Loan Company in Greenfield. He belonged
to Masonic Lodge No. 318 F&AM, F.O.E. No. 1325 and Southern Ohio Boating
Club. Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Charles (Dawn)
LeVay of Cary. NC, Mrs. Sam (Linda) Sollars of Greenfield, OH, Mrs. Doug
(Carolyn) Lewis of New Boston, OH; one sister, Mae Haney of Rush, KY; eight
grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife,
Beatrice Thomas on March 9, 2000; five brothers, Neal Thomas, Charles Thomas,
Fred Thomas, Floyd Thomas, Arthur Gillum; four sisters, Eva Stanley, Goldie
Jones, Vila Lane and Hattie Gillum. Funeral services are being held at
2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2001 at Murray-Fettro Funeral Home, Greenfield,
OH with the Rev. John Gray, officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until
time of service Thursday. Burial will be at Greenfield Cemetery. Murray-Fettro
Funeral Home 937-981-4081
Georgia Barnes Hall
Georgia Barnes Hall, 76, of Bonita Springs, died May 23, 2001 at a
local hospital. Georgia had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 1979
and had lived in Plantation, FL since 1951. She was a member of St. Mary's
Episcopal Church of Bonita Springs. Georgia is survived by her husband,
Roger Hall of Bonita Springs; three daughters, Barbara-Barnes (Tal) Buchanan
of Bonita Springs, Ronda B. Dripps of Sunrise, FL and Linda Sue (George)
Plourde of Naples; and six grandchildren, Dawn and Heather Reinholtz, Jason
Plourde, Jennifer and Garrett Dripps and Danielle Buchanan. A Requiem Holy
Eucharist will be celebrated Saturday, June 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at St.
Mary's Episcopal Church of Bonita Springs, FL. The family requests memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Georgia
Barnes Hall. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned
Since 1978
Gerry A. Petzold
Gerry A. Petzold resident of Bradenton and Naples, Fla., 50, January
31, 2001 in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton. He was born in Watertown,
Wis. and came to Tampa, Fla. in 1950. He was president COO of Coast Financial
Partners, Inc. subsidiary of Coast Bank of Bradenton, Fla. and long-time
financial advisor in Florida. He was on the city planning commission in
Naples. He was a member of the Merrymakers Club in Tampa and was an avid
sailor, golfer and tennis player. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary
C. Petzold; step-son and daughter-in-law, Michael-Todd and Tanya Bishop
of Lexington, Ky.; father and step-mother, Erwin and Betty Petzold of Masaryktown,
Fla.; cousin, Judy Vonberg; beloved, sister-in-law; nieces and nephews
of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Phillip, Rachel, Sarah and Ethan; and other loved family
members, friends and business sociates. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Rodney Petzold. Memorial services will be February 10th at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
Palma Sola Bay Baptist Church, 4000 75th Street West, Bradenton, Fla. Glenn
Crumpton, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Blake Medical
Center for Heart Institute, Attn: Cheryl Wade-Administrative Office, P.O.
Box 25004, Bradenton, Fla. 34206.
Gloria J. Dufresne
Gloria J. Dufresne, 60, of Ft. Myers, passed away Sunday. She was born
in Miami, FL and came to Ft. Myers in 1989. She was a retired bookkeeper.
Mrs. Dufresne is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Jeffrey; two
sons, Jeffrey D. Dufresne of Ft. Myers and John Boyer III of Cape Coral;
two daughters, Patricia Wallace of Hallandale, FL, Heidi Difranco of Augusta,
SC; five grandchildren. Memorial funeral services will be celebrated on
Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with
inurnment at a later date in the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials
may be directed to the American Heart Fund.
Gloria S. Kirsch
Gloria S. Kirsch, 75, died Sunday, December 10, 2000. She had been
a Naples resident for the past 20 years, formerly of College Point, N.Y.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bob; daughter, Barbara (Gary)
Smith of Meriden, Conn.; son, Kevin (Carol) Kirsch of Simsbury, Conn.;
granddaughters, Amanda and Victoria Smith; grandsons, Charlie and Tommy
Kirsch; and brother, Edward J. Schieler of College Point, N.Y. A memorial
service will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Praise
Temple Church of God, 5975 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, Fla. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples,
Fla. 34105.
Grace H. Colteau
Grace H. Colteau, 76, of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Foscoe, N.C., died
December 29, 2000 at her residence in Foscoe, N.C. She had been a resident
of Bonita Springs since 1967 coming from Prescott, Mich. Grace was a former
businesswoman and Realtor, and a loving mother and grandmother. Grace served
in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II and was a member of the Moose Lodge
and the American Legion Post No. 303, both of Bonita Springs. Fla. She
is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Connie Goodrich of
Bonita Springs, Fla. and Foscoe, N.C.; and two granddaughters, Mariel and
Tiffany Goodrich. Her husband, John M. Colteau preceded her in death on
December 13, 1999. A memorial service for Mrs. Colteau will be celebrated
Saturday, January 13. 2001 at 12:00 noon at Walter Shikany's Bonita Springs
Funeral Home with Rev. Sandra L. Lockey of the Unity of Bonita Springs
Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Florida National Cemetery,
Bushnell, Fla. The family requests that memorials in her name be made to
the Grandfather Home for Children, P.O. Box 90, Banner Elk, N.C. 28604.
Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
H. Vivian Woodhead
H. Vivian Woodhead, resident of Naples, Fla., for 20 years and formerly
of Delaware County, Pa., passed away December 6, 2000 in Boothwyn, Pa.
She was born March 24, 1920 in Charleston, S.C. and was a supervisor for
Bell Telephone for 15 years retiring in 1975. She was a Past Worthy Matron
of the Prospect Park, Pa. Eastern Star. She is survived by her children,
D. Gary Woodhead of Naples, Fla. and Gayle Dolan of Wilmington, Del.; and
two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband,
Delbert F. Woodhead in 1988. Services and burial will be private. Donations
may be made to The Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida, P.O. Box
9778, Naples, Fla. 34101. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffith
Funeral Chapel, Norwood, Pa.
Hannah Grace Evans
Hannah Grace Evans, nine days, of Naples, infant daughter of John and
Julie Hearson Evans, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 in Ft. Myers. In addition
to her parents, Hannah is survived by her brother, Noah Evans. A memorial
service will be conducted on Wednesday (TODAY) December 13, 2000 at 4:00
p.m. in Grace Bible Church, 6590 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. The family
suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hannah Grace Evans
Memorial for Children's Music (checks payable to Naples Philharmonic Orchestra)
c/o Jim Dallas, 5931 Bermuda Lane, Naples, Fla. 34119. Walter Shikany's
Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Hanon Combs
Hanon Combs, born June 8, 1943 in Hazard, Ky., died December 22, 2000.
He lived in Naples since he was a teenager, first graduating class of Naples
High School, member of Vietnam Veterans Chapter 706, Rolling Thunder Chapter
Three Naples, Naples Jaycees and Abate of Florida. He will be missed by
all he came in touch with. He was a good, kind and loving husband, father,
grandfather (Pop-Pop), son and brother. Surviving are his wife, Mary; sons,
Hanon Scott of Atlanta, Chris of North Carolina; step-sons, John (Michele)
Newberry, Aaron (Amber) Newberry; grandchildren, Marc, Jamie, Hana Rose
and Cameron; brother, Roger; his father, Elhanon (Sandy). A memorial service
is planned for Thursday, December 28, 2000 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller-Thompson
Funeral Home. Contributions may be made in his name to Vietnam Veterans
Chapter 706 or Rolling Thunder Chapter Three.
Harold ""Hal" Finch
Harold ""Hal" Finch, 82, died February 20, 2001. Services are being
scheduled. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Harold E. (Jack) Frost
Harold E. (Jack) Frost, 87, beloved husband of Alice Frost, passed
away May 22, 2001 after a short illness. Funeral services will be private
at the convenience of the family. The family has entrusted care and services
to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Harriet Holcomb
Harriet Holcomb, 77, of Naples, passed away in her home, January 15,
2001. Born in London, Ohio, she came to the area in 1973. She was a member
of Golden Gate Baptist Church. She is survived by her devoted husband of
58 years, Donald Eugene Holcomb Sr. of Naples; three sons, Donald Holcomb
Jr. of Crimora, Va., Victor Holcomb Sr. of Naples and Glenn Holcomb of
Asheville, N.C.; two daughters, Carol Cline of Naples and Brenda Hernandez
of Naples; two sisters, Rebecca Miller of London, Ohio and JoAnn Rousch
of London, Ohio. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors Wednesday, January 17, 2001 (TODAY) from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail
South, Bonita Springs. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home
on Friday, January 18, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Bonita
Springs Cemetery. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home 992-4982 Family
Owned Since 1978
Harry Howard Hellings Sr.
Harry Howard Hellings Sr., beloved Dad, ""Pap" and ""Rarry" went to
Heaven on Sunday, December 24, 2000. He was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa. on
August 10, 1912 and moved to Naples in 1986 from Monroeville, Pa. He was
a 32nd Degree Mason and a long-time member of North Naples United Methodist
Church. Harry and his wife, Rebecca were awarded ""Couple Volunteer of
the Year" for volunteering their time at Heritage Nursing Center. He is
survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Harry Jr. and Michele Hellings;
and his daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Carl McVicker, all of Naples;
his brother, Walter Hellings of South Venice, Fla. Also surviving are his
grandchildren, Heather Bonn, Holly Robinson, Heidi (Greg) Pursely, all
of California, Tami (Dan) Cox of Naples, Maj. Grant (Gayle) McVicker III,
USAF, Kevin (Debra) McVicker of Naples; and 15 great-grandchildren; Krystalle
and Kasandra Robinson, Tyler and Taylor Pursley, Mark Jr., Kristin and
Rebecca Milligan, Daniel and Sarah Cox, Katherine, Matthew and Jonathan,
Zachary, Benjamin and Michael McVicker. Harry was predeceased by his wife
of 64 years, Rebecca in 1997; four brothers; three sisters; and his grandson,
Robert John McVicker. The family will receive friends on Friday, December
29, 2000 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at North Naples United Methodist Churc,
6000 Goodlette Road with a funeral service to follow the visitation. Entombment
will follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. Harry's family would like to express
a special thank you to the couple who prayed with him on Christmas Eve
and left him a gold cross. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the North Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette Road, Naples,
Fla. 34109 in his memory. The family has entrusted care and services to
Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Harry Kent Roberts
Harry Kent Roberts, 77, of Bonita, formerly of Naples, died March 23,
2001. Son of Frederick and Edith Whiley Roberts, married June Hazeroth
in 1946, had two sons, Ronald and Christopher; and three grandsons. He
leaves a devoted companion, Katherine "Kitty" Moorhead. He was a member
of Community Congregational Church of Naples, a veteran of the U.S. Army
Air Corps, Bonita Springs Elks. He was retired from manufacturing sales.
He worked at Hunters Ridge Country Club. A memorial service at Community
Congregational Church will be held on Thursday, 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations should go to Hospice of Ft. Myers.
Harry M. ""Mike" Cahill
Harry M. "Mike" Cahill, 61, of Naples, FL, died April 7, 2001. He was
born December 7, 1939 in Warren, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is
survived by his wife, Gloria (Lottes) Cahill; daughter Michelle Fantauzzo
of Indianapolis; step-sons, Leif Hauser of Fishers, IN and Eric Hauser
of Hoffman Estates, IL; sisters, Nancy Newton of Winter Haven, FL and Barbara
Harvey of West Lafayette, IN; two grandsons, Shawn Cahill of Greenwood,
IN and D. Michael Fantauzzo of Indianapolis, IN. Services will be held
at G.H. Herrmann Funeral Home, Greenwood Chapel, Thursday, April 12, 2001
at 1:00 p.m. Burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Glenns Valley. Contributions
to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Naples. G.H. Herrmann Funeral
Home 317-787-7211
Helen M. Murphy
Helen M. Murphy, 75, of Bonita Springs Fla., formerly of Albany and
Syracuse, N.Y., passed into eternal rest after a brief illness on February
19, 2001. Mrs Murphy, the daughter of the late Ariel and Dr. Robert McGuire
of Syracuse, graduated from The Goodyear Burlingame School in Syracuse,
attended Connecticut College and was a 1946 graduate Cum Laude from Syracuse
University. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who worked her
whole life as a volunteer for many worthy organizations including: the
Syracuse Volunteer Center, the United Way of Central New York and Naples,
Florida, the Junior League, the Syracuse Symphony, the Everson Museum of
Art, the Albany Institute of History and Art and the Saratoga Performing
Arts Center. Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Syracuse Century Club, the
Onondaga Golf and Country Club and Saratoga's Reading Room. The devoted
wife and best friend of the late Joseph H Murphy; she is survived by her
five beloved children and spouses, Anne and Arthur Bence of New York City,
Joseph H. Murphy Jr. and Carolin Murphy of Fayetteville, N.Y., Robert and
Julie Murphy of Loudonville, N.Y., Sarah Murphy; and dear friend, John
Ramos of New York City and Nelson and Carol Murphy of Great Barrigton,
Ill. Nine devoted grandchildren also survive her, David and Kevin Ranford,
Alicia and Joseph Murphy III, Charlotte Bence, Daniel, Spencer, Connor
and Charles Murphy. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February
23rd at St. William's Catholic Church, 750 Seagate, in Naples at 10:00
a.m. Reception to follow immediately after the service. A service will
also be held in Syracuse, N.Y. at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to The United Way of Central New York, The United Way of Naples,
Fla., St. Anthony's Bread for the Poor in New York City and Big Brothers/Sisters
of Albany County.
Helen U. Garrettson
Helen U. Garrettson of Naples passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2001.
She was born in Trenton, NJ and lived in Naples since 1980. Mrs. Garrettson
is survived by her son, James M. Garrettson of Indianapolis, IN; a granddaughter,
Kelly Grace Garrettson of Indianapolis, IN; a niece, Sara Strawbridge of
Naples; a nephew, Robert U. Height of Middlesex, VT. She was predeceased
by her husband, Robert F. Garrettson Jr. Friends may call on the family
on Friday, March 30, 2001 at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail
North. A service and interment will take place in Michigan City, IN at
a later date. The family has entrusted care and services to: Hodges Funeral
Chapel 261-1237
Herbert F. Wustmann
Herbert F. Wustmann, 86, a full time resident of Naples for over 20
years and a winter visitor since 1960, died Saturday, February 10th at
his home. Prior to moving to Naples full time, Mr. Wustmann owned Felsen
Building Service Company in Chicago. His firm was responsible for the repair
and restoration of many Chicago's premier buildings. In Naples, Mr. Wustmann
and his wife of 57 years, Lucille (Clayton) belonged to the Moorings Golf
Club and found great joy in the activities and events offered by the Club.
They were also long-time members of St. Ann Catholic Church. In addition
to his wife, Mr. Wustmann is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Marc)
Salenko and Elaine (Dr. Gregory) Miller; as well as his beloved grandchildren,
Scott, Michael and Susie Salenko and Jillian and Graham Miller. The family
will receive friends at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North,
Naples, Fla. on Monday, February 19, 2001 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the
afternoon and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the evening. A Mass of Christian burial
will be celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church, 407 Ninth Avenue South on
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert E. Tabbert, Pastor,
officiating. Entombment will follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. In lieu
of flowers, donations in Herb's memory to St. Ann Catholic Church would
be appreciated. Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Herman F. Danekas
Herman F. Danekas, 77, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Monroe Center,
IL, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2001 in Bonita Springs, FL. He was born
June 8, 1923 in West Brookyn, IL, the son of Willie and Minnie (Ponto)
Danekas. He married Dora Dean Holifield on August 25, 1944. He was a Monroe
Center area farmer prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Community
Congregational United Church of Christ in Naples, FL. He is survived by
one son, Randall William (Deborah) Danekas of Bonita Springs, FL; one daughter;
Gwynne Denise (Stephen) Myers of Bonita Springs, FL; eight grandchildren,
Alison and Meridith Myers and Rachel Weber and Danielle Danekas, Lynette
Bush, Terrie Ratkiewitz, Vickie Plunkett, Robert Plunkett; and one great-granddaughter,
Ashland Weber; one sister-in-law, Belle Holified of Tuscaloosa, AL. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie, who passed way August 15, 1996;
and brother Wilfred ""Pappy" Danekas; and an infant sister. Services will
be held at Unger-Horner Funeral Home on Friday, April 13, 2001 at 1:30
p.m. with Rev. Alan Campbell, officiating. Visitation will be held at Unger-Horner,
400 North Sixth Street, Rochelle, IL from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April
12, 2001. Burial will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, IL. Memorials
to the Arthritis Foundation. Unger-Horner Funeral Home 815-562-4534
In Loving Memory
Arnold H. Garfinkel
9/19/1937 to 12/8/2000
Join his friends to celebrate his life, Thursday, April 12, 2001, 5:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Windstar Country Club Bayshore Drive off East Trail For
details 941-597-2574
In Loving Memory
Dona K. Palazzo
March 21, 1995
The voice is mute and the heart is still That loved us well and true.
Ah; bitter was the trial to part From one so good as You. You are not forgotten,
Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember Thee.
As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, Your gentle face,
No one can take your vacant place. Deeply missed by: Your friends Ken and
Rita Williams And Your Loving Family
In Loving Memory
Suzan Elizabeth Bond
11/24/37 to 1/17/00
You shall forever be a part of our fondest memories. Gordon and Lisa
David and Matthew Monica Terri and Jonna John "Q", Miss Money Penny, James
and Phoenix Phil
In Loving Memory
Timothy J. Keddie
8-9-66 to 12-27-96
December comes with sad regrets. It brings a day we can't forget. Deep
in our hearts you'll always stay, loved and remembered everyday. Sadly
Missed.. Mom, Dad, Corry, Kevin Colin and Todd
In Loving Memory
Frank J. Crawford
7/22/52 to 4/25/00
It's hard to believe it's been a year since you've been gone. It seems
like only yesterday that you were hugging my little brother and me, promising
us it would be alright. You didn't lie Daddy, that's for sure. We are doing
okay. The only thing missing is you, but not really. You always said that
I was your heart and Josh was your soul. That's how we know you're still
here. oe, Your Heart and Your Soul Amber and Joshua Crawford.
In Loving Memory
Joshua Nash 1976 - 1993
JOSHUA Sweet sixteen and only kissed once Yet He called you to Heaven
Your body now dust Just a young boy of five When we received the news Your
time here was precious You would be leaving us soon Your body a prison
Which you could not flee Heart disease wouldn't allow you To run and be
free My memory of you Is the laughter you gave In facing your death You
were amazingly brave Many lives changed forever When you finally let go
An expansion of conscience Awakening all who you loved Jennifer Legutki
Love Always Your Family
In Loving Memory
Michael Christopher Rice
4/11/95 - 7/20/00
Happy Sixth Birthday to Our Precious Angel We'll Forever Miss Holding
You In Our Arms The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on
the sand, The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land,
The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains...For every joy
that passes, something beautiful remains. Love, Mommy, Daddy and the gift
you gave us, your baby sister, Hannah Elizabeth.
Jack W. Craft
Jack W. Craft, 69, of Naples died Monday, December 11, 2000. Born and
raised in Evansville, Ind., son of Walter J. and Elsie (Willis) Craft,
he had been a U.S. Navy veteran for eight years and served during the Korean
War. He moved to Naples in 1972. He is survived by his wife of 44 years,
Bettye Craft; four children, Mary (Rey) Doria, Jack W. (Sally) Craft Jr.,
James W. Craft and Jerry (Heather) Craft, all of Naples; brother, Bill
Craft of Perry, Fla.; sister, Emma Jean Droege of Evansville, Ind.; sister-in-law,
Marcella Craft of Naples; grandchildren, Casey Michelle and Michael Doria,
Jake W., Jayson W. and Heather Ann Craft, Holly, Haley, Hannah and Jarrod
Craft; great-grandson, Clay Michael Doria. Relatives and friends may call
at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples on Thursday, December
14, 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday,
December 15th at 10:00 a.m. in Fuller Funeral Home. Entombment will follow
in Naples Memorial Gardens. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Stanley
Jacqueline "Jackie"L. Stanley, 57, of Naples, FL, died March 14th in
Phoenix, AZ after a 15 month courageous battle with cancer. She was the
daughter of Neil and Pete Lord of Athens, GA. She was a 1965 graduate of
the University of Georgia. She taught school for 26 years, 21 of which
were at Seagate Elementary School in Naples, FL. She is survived by sons,
Pete Stanley of Naples, FL; and Matt (Angel) Stanley of Sapphire Valley,
NC; her mother, Nell Lord, of Athens, GA; and her sister, Jeanie Jackson
of Bishop, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Lord. Contributions
in her memory may be made to Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church
at 12:00 p.m. on March 31, 2001, in Naples, FL.
James Bridges Lackey
James Bridges Lackey, 69, formerly of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed
away Saturday, February 17, 2001 in Avon Park, Fla. Born February 24, 1931
in Memphis, Tenn., he had been a member of the IBEW No. 269 Electrician's
Union in Trenton, N.J. for over 35 years before retiring to Florida in
1989. He proudly served the U.S. Army in Alaska during the 1950's and was
a member of the American Legion Post No. 303, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge,
all in Bonita Springs, and American Legion Post No. 69 in Avon Park. His
loving wife, Mary Ann Payer-Lackey; sister, Mary L. Parramore of Alexandria,
Va.; step-son, James Michael Callahan of Charlotte Court House, Va.; step-daughter,
Patricia Law of New Egypt, N.J.; and four grandchildren survive him. Jim
was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Dorothy Lackey. His body
will be cremated with private memorial services held at a later date.
James D. Alberti
James D. Alberti, 85, of Naples, died March 15, 2001 in his home. Born
in Brooklyn, NY, February 20, 1916. After graduation from high school in
1933, he was employed by the Admiral Farrgut Naval Academy in Lakewood,
NJ. He is an Army veteran of WW II serving with the 3rd Armored Division,
83rd Reconnaissance Battalion. His unit received five campaign stars. He
had been a welding supervisor for Republic Steel Corp., Youngstown, OH,
retiring after 25 years. A resident of Naples since 1979, Mr. Alberti was
a member of Golden Gate VFW Post No. 7721, an avid golfer and former member
of Quail Run Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth Gay Alberti,
whom he married on June 7, 1945 in Bath, England; son, David J. Alberti
of Naples, FL; daughter, Deborah Alberti and her husband, Albert Tauro
of Apollo Beach, FL; grandson, David Alberti of Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
brother, Michael DePerro of Girard, OH; sisters, Stella Moore of Youngstown,
OH, Vita Rocco of Hubbard, OH and Eleanor Vivona of Green, SC. He was preceded
in death by his sister, Jennie Giordano: and his brother, Felix DePerro.
Friends may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples,
Saturday, April 7, 2001 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service
to begin at 3:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of
Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine
Ridge Road 592-1611
Jan Freeman Dietz
Jan Freeman Dietz, 47, of Naples, formerly of Findlay, OH, died April
21, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital. Mrs Dietz was presently employed
as a Mortgage Broker in Naples. Previously she was the Executive Vice President
of Luxury Loans, Atlanta, GA. She was Sports World Trip coordinator for
in coming athletes at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, assistant to the president
at Hillcrest Mortgage Company, Atlanta, GA, former partner of the Heritage
Springs Camp Ground, Vanlue, Business Manager at Dietz Construction and
Custom Concrete, Realtor in Findlay, Blanchard Valley Residential Center,
Findlay, cosmetologist at Ida Louise Salon, Lima, OH. She was a former
member of Findlay Moose and DAV. She attended Lima High School, received
a license in cosmetology and a manager's license from Frederick's School
of Beauty, Lima, OH. She served on Board of Directors of Georgia Mortgage
Association and was a member of the original "Up With People" Chorus and
former Brownie leader, Merced, CA. She is survived by her mother, Mrs.
Jess Henderson of Findlay,OH; daughter Kelli Ann (Dietz) Wealleans of Naples;
granddaughter, MacKenzie Marie Wealleans of Naples; sisters and brothers,
Gordon L. Freeman of Hilliard, June A Buttles of Findlay, Joy L. Binger
of Findlay, Grant L. Freeman of Findlay, George Freeman Jr. of Warren,
MI; and step-brother, James M. Henderson of Findlay She was preceded in
death by brothers, Greg and Geoff Freeman. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. at Routson Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, April 27, 2001 at the Routson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike
Van DenEynde, officiating. Memorials may be donated to the Trust Fund for
grand-daughter, MacKenzie Wealleans, c/o Routson Funeral Chapel, 201 Osborn
Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840. Routson Funeral Chapel 419-424-0777
Jane Gilbert Patterson Bromley
Jane Gilbert Patterson Bromley of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Fla., passed
away March 16, 2001 in Naples after a brief illness. She was born on February
1, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Hathaway Brown Academy and Erskine
College of Boston, where she studied portrait painting. She married Worthington
Kirtland Bromley Jr. in 1943. Jane was an active volunteer with a number
of organizations including the Junior League of Akron, the Akron Art Institute
and a member of the Women's Board at Akron City Hospital. She was also
one of the initial founders of the Diggers and Weeders Garden Club of Akron.
She is survived by her children, Worthington "Kirt" Bromley III, Barbara
"Bunny" Bromley, William "Bill" Bromley, and Margaret "Bootie" Bromley;
eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a generous, loving and talented woman who will be greatly missed
by her family and many wonderful friends. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, April 7th, 11:30 a.m., in the chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, 1361 West Market Street in Akron, Ohio. Donations in her memory
may be made to the Audubon Society of the Everglades, P.O. Box 16914, West
Palm Beach, Fla. 33416, or the Books for Africa Library Project (non-profit),
1518 Sunside Drive, Copley, Ohio 44321 or a charitable organization of
your choice. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Jared Neal Kreider
Jared Neal Kreider, 84, of Bothell, Wash. and formerly of Naples, Fla.,
died December 25, 2000. He is survived by one son, Jon Kreider of Willston,
Fla.; two daughters, Barbara Woods of Bothell, Wash. and Kathy Reynolds
of Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Berry) Kreider.
Jason Michael Arrant
Jason Michael Arrant died May 19, 2001 in Naples, FL. He was born August
29, 1978 in Naples. He worked as a carpenter. He was a good, caring, loving
friend to all, an avid fisherman, and was loved and will be missed by all.
He is survived by his parents; daughter; sister; brother; aunts; uncles;
cousins; and his paternal grandparents. Visitation will be held on Saturday,
May 26, 2001 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Johnson- Pittman Funeral and
Cremation Services, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples. A service will follow
at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care
of Johnson-Pittman Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424 East Tamiami Trail,
Naples, FL 34112. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 4424 East Tamiami Trail
Naples, FL 34112 774-3444
Jean Reed Vandermade
Jean Reed Vandermade, 82, of Ft. Myers, died November 26, 2000. Formerly
of Chicago, Ill. and Milwaukee, Wis., she had resided here since 1995.
A graduate of Ohio State. She was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy
Nurses Corp serving in World War II and the Korean War. Mrs. Vandermade
was recognized as an expert on disease and infection control in the operating
rooms. She was a design consultant for many of the newly constructed operating
rooms in major medical centers in the United States and abroad. She trained
over 8,000 nurses at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Ga., founded
the Association of Hospital Practitioners, worked as the director of Operating
Rooms at Ohio State University Medical Center. While working for 3M Corp,
she was in charge of the teaching department and lectured on infection
control in the operating room. Mrs. Vandermade was the first woman to receive
the Sikorsky Air Rescue Medal for rescuing a downed pilot. A member of
the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, she was very active in
the church, heading the Stephens Ministry Program at Health Park Hospital
and volunteered at Health Park Hospital acting as an assistant to the Chaplains.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Minor; two sons, Douglas and
Richard Vandermade; one daughter, Susan Nolan; one sister, Olivia Kendall;
four grandchildren, Emily and Katherine Vandermade, Michael and Kimberly
Nolan; nieces, Virginia Salee, Nancy Reed; and nephew, Scott Reed. Memorial
services will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road SE. The family
would prefer memorial contributions to the church for the Stephens Ministry
Program. Arrangements by Ft. Mers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Jeanette K. Solinkski
Jeannette K. Solinkski, 82, passed away July 1, 2001. A Naples resident
for the past nine years formerly of Southfield, MI. She was an employee
of Ford Engineering in Dearborn, MI for many years. She is survived by
her sister, Adeline Fredricks of Farmington Hills, MI as well as many dear
friends. Services will be held at Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church
at a later date.
Jeff Thomas Franklin
Jeff Thomas Franklin, 85, of Naples, died January 6, 2001. He was born
on January 17, 1915 in Jessup, Ga. Mr. Franklin had resided in Naples since
1945. Before his retirement, he worked as a caretaker for Outboard Marines,
and did so for 30 years. He is survived by a son, Jackie and his wife,
Marlyn Franklin of Naples; a brother, Raybon Franklin of Brunswick, Ga.;
a granddaughter, Jodie and her husband, Mark Montgomery of Naples. His
wife, Allie, preceded him in death on July 2, 1996. There will be a visitation
held at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, on Thursday,
January 11, 2001 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held on Friday,
January 12, 2001 at Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the Chapel of Peace
at 2:00 p.m. Contributions may be made out to the charity of one's choice.
The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Jennie L. Scott
Jennie L. Scott, 87, of Naples, died Monday, February 5, 2001. Jennie
had been a resident of Florida for over 30 years moving to Naples from
Lake Placid, Fla., eight years ago. She resided in Naples at Ridgley Assisted
Living Residence. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara
J. and P. Stanley Nippert of Naples; three sisters, Etta May Pope of McConnelsville,
Ohio, Easter of Paoli, Ind. and June of California; two grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Private services will be held. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, P.O.
Box 7164, Dublin, Ohio 43017. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel 597-8888
Jerome F. "Jerry" Lukes
Jerome F. "Jerry" Lukes, 76, of Kings Lake and formerly of Marco Island
and Illinois, died Thursday, November 30, 2000 at Naples Community Hospital.
Jerry was born January 12, 1924 in Chicago, a son of the late Edward and
Ann (Tony) Lukes. For many years he was employed as a resident manager
for condominium complexes as well as Seabreeze Condos of Marco. He was
a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Naples, where
he was Lector and Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the Knights of
Columbus and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory, his
beloved wife of over 47 years, Ione (Lindenmeier) Lukes whom he married
on April 25, 1953; a brother, Edward (Eleanor) Lukes of St. Petersburg,
Fla.; two nephews, Edward and James Lukes; and three nieces, Elaine Norton,
Linda McPheeters and Janine Boyle; and numerous cherished friends and neighbors.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial Mass in his memory on Thursday,
December 14, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Church with the Rev. Timothy
M. Navin, Pastor as Celebrant. Jerry's wishes were to be scattered over
the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those desiring are asked to remember
him in a memorial contribution to the Building Fund for the Ministry Center
of St. Peter's Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, Fla. 34113.
The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East
Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34112. "My Peace I give you, My Peace I leave
with you" Naples Oldest Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Jerome Francis "Jerry" Lukes
Jerome Francis ""Jerry" Lukes, 76, of Kings Lake and formerly of Marco
Island and Illinois, died Thursday, November 30, 2000 at Naples Community
Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of over 47 years,
Ione (Lindenmeier) Lukes whom he married on April 25, 1953; a brother,
Edward and wife, Eleanor Lukes of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two nephews, Edward
and James Lukes; and three nieces, Elaine Norton, Linda McPheeters and
Janine Boyle; and numerous cherished friends and neighbors. Relatives and
friends are invited to a memorial Mass on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at
10:00 a.m at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Timothy
M. Navin, Pastor as Celebrant. Jerry's wishes were to be scattered over
the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those desiring are asked to remember
him in a memorial contribution to the Building Fund for the Ministry Center
of St. Peter of Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road,
Naples, Fla. 34113. The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral
Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34112. ""My Peace I give You,
My Peace I leave with you." Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Jerome Francis "Jerry" Lukes
Jerome Francis ""Jerry" Lukes, 76, of Kings Lake and formerly of Marco
Island and Illinois, died Thursday, November 30, 2000 at Naples Community
Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of over 47 years,
Ione (Lindenmeier) Lukes whom he married on April 25, 1953; a brother,
Edward and wife, Eleanor Lukes of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two nephews, Edward
and James Lukes; and three nieces, Elaine Norton, Linda McPheeters and
Janine Boyle; and numerous cherished friends and neighbors. Relatives and
friends are invited to a memorial Mass on Thursday, December 14, 2000 at
10:00 a.m at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Timothy
M. Navin, Pastor as Celebrant. Jerry's wishes were to be scattered over
the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Those desiring are asked to remember
him in a memorial contribution to the Building Fund for the Ministry Center
of St. Peter of Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road,
Naples, Fla. 34113. The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral
Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34112. ""My Peace I give You,
My Peace I leave with you." Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home 774-3444
Jessie Grace Russell Stahl
Jessie Grace Russell Stahl, 78, born March 21, 1922, died peacefully
at her home in Minneapolis, Minn. on January 5, 2001 with her loved ones
by her side. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward; three daughters,
Jane, Becky and Corinne; grandchildren, Mindy, Kent, Ross, Alex and Denny;
her brother, Smith Russell ; and sister, Elizabeth Hull; plus numerous
nieces and nephews. Jessie would have greeted her first great-grandchild
in about four months. Ed and Jessie also had a home in Glen Eagles. Over
the past 20 years, they had been members of the following golf clubs in
Naples. First they bought a condo in 1978 at Wilderness and lived there
about five years. They next moved to Wyndemere Country Club with a condo
at the Hamptons in Kings Lake for about ten years. Finally they moved to
a new home in Glen Eagles (Embassy Woods, as it was then called) where
they'd lived for the past five years. Ed is a retired Northwest Airlines
pilot and WW II bomber pilot. Jessie and Ed traveled extensively, both
with the children and as a couple, once the children were grown. Jessie
loved all kinds of activities, including cooking, sewing upholstering,
bowling, golf and decorating. She was also an avid dog lover and always
had a dog. She was dearly loved and deeply appreciated by all who had the
good fortune to know her and will be terribly missed. Her first memorial
was in Minneapolis on Thursday, January 18th at the Morris Nilsen Funeral
Chapel with burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery. She will have a later memorial
in Jessie and Ed's hometown of Albion, Minn. in late June. Memorials my
be made in Jessie's name to the Animal Humane Society, in care of Ed Stahl,
6024 12th Avenue South, Minneapolis Minn. 55417. (612) 866-1714. Ed Stahl
is curious about how many folks in the Naples area who remember us, are
still alive.
Jesus Salinas
Jesus Salinas, 20, of Golden Gate, Naples, died suddenly Friday, May
11, 2001 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC. He was born March
2, 1981 in Naples, a son of Sergio and Patricia (Guerrero) Salinas and
was a loving son, brother and friend to all who will be deeply missed.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JESUS SELINAS "You gave us 20 years of love, joy, and
happiness that filled our hearts with beautiful memories. We will carry
these memories throughout our journey on earth and your spirit will live
on in our hearts. You will never be forgotten." WE LOVE YOU, Mom, Dad,
Noemi, Patty, Natalia, Cesar, Checo and Fred and Sigi Salinas Jr. Relatives
and friends are invited to call for visitation Thursday, May 17th from
6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Johnson-Pittman Funeral and Cremation Services, 4424
East Tamiami Trail, Naples. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated
Friday, May 18, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic
Church, 5130 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road with interment to follow at Naples
Memorial Gardens. The family is being served by Johnson-Pittman Funeral
and Cremation Services 774-3444
Jim Owens
James Henry Owens, 69, long-time Naples resident, died peacefully at
his home on Friday, April 13, 2001. Born in Baltimore, MD. Jim came to
Naples in the early 1950's. During his career in Naples he was a marine
contractor, horticulturist and most recently owned a pest control company.
Father of four children, and grandfather of six, Jim was loved and admired
by many. Jim is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynell Owens, his sons,
James Randall Owens and Mark Vance Owens, his daughter, Dana Leigh Gardella,
and his grandchildren, Christian, Alexander and Chanel Gardella, Eliot
Crow, and Amber and Rex Owens, all from Naples. Jim is also survived by
special friends, Joan Owens and Marylin Nelsen. Jim was preceded in death
by his son, Steven Rex Owens. (1975). In accordance with his wishes, there
will be no services. The Beachwood Society is in charge of arrangements
with his ashes being distributed over his beloved Gulf of Mexico. The family
wishes to thank the Hospice of Naples team for their assistance and concern
during this difficult time.
Joan R. Matthews
Joan Rymer Matthews, 85, retired school teacher, died Saturday, January
13, 2001 from complications of Chronic Lymphoctic Leukemia CLL) in Naples,
Fla. Ms. Matthews was born in San Francisco, Calif. in 1915. Her family
relocated to the Washington, D.C. area when she was three years old. She
was a graduate of the University of Maryland and worked as a nutritionist
for the U.S. Department of Agriculture where she was proud to have developed
"Butterball" turkey. Later she taught grades four and five Hyattsville
Elementary School in Price George's County Maryland for 23 years. Her husband,
Woodrow, passed away in 1971. Ms. Matthews moved to Florida in 1991 to
be nearer her family. She had lived in Naples for the past four years.
Ms. Matthews is survived by her two children, Warren Matthews of Naples,
Fla. and Susan Lauer of St. Charles, Ill.; three grandchildren, Sharon
Matthews Reightler of Westminster, Md., Sandra Matthews Jones of Houston,
Texas and John Lauer of Oxbridge, Mass. There are three great-grandchildren.
There will be no local services. Interment will be private in Maryland.
Donations in her memory will be gratefully accepted by Hospice of Naples,
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105. Beachwood Society 261-1767
John "Jack" Francis Mulvihill
John "Jack" Francis Mulvihill, 87, of Naples, Fla., died Thursday,
December 21, 2000 after a long illness. He was a devoted family man, an
accomplished insurance executive, a tireless civic leader and avid golfer,
always active until recent years. He was born on February 2, 1913 to the
late Daniel G. and Marie Rose (Poirier) Mulvihill in Cambridge, Mass. At
Belmont, Mass. High School, he excelled as a runner, holding the 220 yard
record for three decades and once competing against Jesse Owens. Jack joined
the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company with progressive assignments in Springfield,
Mass., Baltimore, Erie, Cleveland, Washington, D.C. and Hartford, Conn.
In 1948 he co-founded an insurance agency, Jones-Mulvihill Company in Hartford
and Wethersfield, Conn. There he was founding president of the Lions Club,
a member of the Town Council and the Board fAppeals, and active in Corpus
Christi and Incarnation Catholic Churches, including chair of the Corpus
Christi School Building Committee. He was president of the Connecticut
Mutual Insurance Agents Association. In 1972, Teresa (Carlos) Mulvihill,
his wife of 34 years, died and Jack moved to Naples, Fla. where he became
President of the Glades Owners Association and founded its Neighborhood
Watch. He is survived by his wife, Marion (Carleton) Coyne Mulvihill; his
twin sister, Marie (Mulvihill) Chisholm of Belmont, Mass.; three sons and
their wives, James and Mary Jane Mulvihill of Kennebunkport, Maine, John
and Charlotte Mulvihill of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Thomas and Eileen Mulvihill
of New Milford, Conn.; two step-children and their spouses, Martin and
Anita Coyne of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Robert and Nancy (Coyne) Niles
of Plano, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild,
Timothy Niles of Houston, Texas. A brother, Edward L. Mulvihill of Bangor,
Maine, predeceased him. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday,
December 28, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials to be made to St.
Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples,
Fla. 34113. The family is being served by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home,
4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Fla. 34112. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home
774-3444
John Albert Lynas
John Albert Lynas, 78, died January 8, 2001 in Livonia, Mich. He is
survived by his wife, Joy; daughter, Linda (Christopher) Rowland; grandchildren,
Erin (Cameron) McLean, Ian (Melissa) Rowland; great-grandson, Matthew;
two brothers; and one sister. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice,
14100 Newburg Road, Livonia, Mich. 48154.
John C. O'Connor
John C. O'Connor, 82, a resident of Naples for over 22 years, died
January 1, 2001. John attended Vanderbilt University and graduated from
Nashville College of Law with a L.L.B. degree. He retired as a Navy commander
in 1978 and served in WW II. Before retirement he was former director of
the Kentucky Trial Lawyers Association. Surviving are his wife, Marion
J. O'Connor; three sons, John O'Connor Jr. (Denise), Terrence O'Connor,
all of Colorado and Michael O'Connor (Kari) of Kentucky; five granddaughters;
sister, Margaret Shea of California; and brother, Edward O'Connor, Naples;
four step-sons, Gary Christensen III, Greg Christensen of Oregon, Dana
Christensen of Colorado and John Christensen of Indiana; five step-granddaughters;
and two step-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his former wife, Mary Louise in December of 1974. Entombment will be
in Nashville, Tenn. Memorial service to be announced. Anyone who wishes,
may make memorials on behalf of John through Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill
Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105.
John G. Schweikert
John G. Schweikert, 74, of Naples, died Saturday, January 13, 2001.
Formerly of Annandale, Minn., he had been a resident of Naples since 1996.
He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired as Plant Engineer at
Minneapolis Honeywell after 40 years of service. Mr. Schweikert is survived
by his wife of 47 years, Barbara; his children, Debra (Paul) Lowry of Brooklyn
Park, Minn., Greg (fiance Kim Nelson) Schweikert of Billings, Mont. and
Jackie Schweikert of Robbinsdale, Minn.; grandson, Troy Lowry of Princeton,
Minn.; sister, Peggy Knox of Robbinsdale, Minn.; brother, Bill (Dorothy)
Schweikert of Springfield, Mo. and twin sister, Jean Traeger of Robbinsdale,
Minn. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana in 1995. A memorial
Mass will be held Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter
the Apostle Catholic Church. 5130 Rattlesnake-Hammock Road, Naples. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Collier County
Unit, 990 First Avenue South, Suite No. 200, Naples, Fla. 34102. Fuller
Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
John Graf
John Graf, 68, of Naples, passed away March 31, 2001. He moved to Naples
two years ago from Seaford Long Island, NY, where he worked at AT&T
until retiring in 1990. John enjoyed golfing and was a life-time member
of the NRA. John Graf is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Dianne
Courtney; sons, Christopher, Ricky, John; and 12 grandchildren. There will
be a memorial service in New York at a later date. Contributions may be
made on Mr. Graf's behalf to the American Cancer Society, 990 First Avenue
South, No. 200, Naples, FL 34102. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
John H. ""Jack" Whitlock Jr.
John H. "Jack" Whitlock Jr., 58, of Naples, died January 17, 2001.
He was born on January 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa. He had lived in Naples
since 1978 coming from Upper Darby, Pa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine
Corp. He is survived by his mother, Marion McClintock of Naples; his father,
John H. Whitlcok Sr., of Margate, N.J.; two brothers, Ray and Robert Whitlock
of Naples; one sister, Kathleen Hindman of North Wales, Pa. There will
be a visitation held at Hodges Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North,
Naples, Fla. on Thursday, March 22, 2001 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A funeral
service will be held at 3:00 p.m. following visitation. Interment will
follow at Florida National Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American
Lung Association of Gulf Coast Florida, Inc., 1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd.,
Fort Myers, Fla. 33919. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges
Funeral Chapel 261-1237
John M. Mitsos
John M. Mitsos, 47, of Estero, Fla., died January 8, 2001 at North
Collier Hospital. He had been a resident of Estero since 1981 coming from
Valparaiso, Ind. He was born December 17, 1953 in Gary Ind. the son of
Paul J. and Mary (DeWitt) Mitsos. He was employed by BCBE Construction
of Naples and was a member of the Seminole Wind Horse Club of Naples. He
is survived by his loving wife, Sandy L. Mitsos; son, Michael J. Mitsos;
daughter, Daria M. Mitsos, all of Estero, Fla.; his mother, Mary Mitsos
of Valparaiso, Ind.; and four sisters, Jennifer Yarbarough of Indianapolis,
Ind., Robin Easley of Grand Rapids, Mich., Pamela Fertitta of Herndon,
Va. and Mary Mitsos of Hamilton, Mont. A memorial service will be held
Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral
Home with Pastor Bill Lytell, of the Gospel Baptist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until service
time. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions
be made to the Seminole Wind Horse Club, 2170 Rock Road, Naples, Fla. 34120
or the University of Miami Transplant Team, 900 NW 17th Street, Miami,
Fla. 33136 in memory of John Mitsos. Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home
992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
John W. "Jack" Hofmann
John W. "Jack" Hofmann, 80, of Naples, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001.
Formerly of White Sulfer Springs, NY, he had been a resident of Naples
for the last 29 years. He was born November 9, 1920 in Prompton, PA, the
son of Charles W. and Bessie Hofmann. We was a WW II veteran of the U.S.
Navy and served as a police lieutenant for the Village of Liberty, NY for
15 years. Mr. Hofmann is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Irene;
his children, John (Marti) Hofmann Jr. of Fair Grove, MO and Mary Lou (Albert)
Sargent of Auburn, ME; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to
the White Sulfer Springs United Methodist Church, White Sulfer Springs,
NY 12787. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
John William Kannengieszer
John William Kannengieszer, 75, of Naples, died February 11, 2001.
Formerly of Southampton, Pa., he had been a Naples resident since 1982.
He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was an active member of the
Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Loyal Order of the Moose, Elks Club, Ironwood
Golf Club, VFW Post No. 6493 in Southampton. He is survived by his wife
of 52 years, Margaret Kannengieszer; son, John W. (Bonnie) Kannengieszer
of Southampton, Pa.; daughter, Margaret (Francis) Gradel of Perkasie, Pa.;
son, Brian (Karen) Kannengieszer of Jamison, Pa.; and grandchildren, Scott,
Mark, Jennifer, Kurt, Carly and Dave. A memorial Mass will be celebrated
on Friday, February 16, 2001, 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 475
Ninth Avenue South, Naples. The family suggests memorials to the Parkinson
Association of Southwest Florida, Inc., P.O. Box 9778, Naples, Fla. 34101.
Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Jonnie Louise Gantt
Jonnie Louise Gantt, 85, of Arcadia, FL and formerly of Marco Island,
died Sunday, April 1, 2001 at Charlotte Harbor Health Care, Port Charlotte,
FL. She was born September 26, 1915 in Snead's Island, FL, a daughter of
the late John and Beulah (Sheffield) Whidden. She was the former owner
and operator with her late husband, of Kelly Gantt's Fishing Resort, Marco
Island, and was a real estate broker who in 1964, obtained her license
and opened a branch in Marco for the Naples Real Estate Exchange. She later
owned and operated her own real estate company on Marco Island for many
years. She was previously active with the American Cancer Society, having
been county chairman and secretary. She was a former member of Naples-on-the-Gulf
Board of Realtors. She was the widow of Thomas Kelly Gantt; and leaves
to mourn her loss; three nieces, Patricia Kilborn and Pauline Gutscher,
both of Phoenix, AZ, and Beatrice Baucom of San Diego, CA; a nephew, Harry
Webber, also of Phoenix; and her care- givers, Pauline and Raymond Hines
of Nocatee, FL. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Clara Vickers;
and her brother, Clarence Whidden. Funeral services will be held today,
Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum
at Naples Memorial Gardens with Rev. Raymond L. Hines, officiating. Friends
may call from 12:00 Noon today until the time of services. Those wishing
to make a memorial contribution in Jonnie's name are asked to do so to
the American Cancer Society, Collier County Unit, 990 First Avenue South,
Suite 200, Naples, FL 34102 or to the American Lung Association, 1436 Royal
Palm Square Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33919. The family is being served by the
Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail. Johnson-Pittman
Funeral Home 774-3444
Joseph "Jack" J. Hartnett
Joseph "Jack" J. Hartnett, 69, of Naples, passed away Sunday, June
3, 2001. He had been a resident of Naples since 1992 coming from Indianapolis,
IN. Jack graduated from Creighton Prep High School in 1949 and received
a BA from Creighton University in Omaha, NB. Later he completed courses
for a Master of Arts Degree at the University of Nebraska. During most
of Jack's work career he served as a financial executive with Eli Lilly
and Company and traveled throughout the World. After retiring from Eli
Lilly and Company he worked in the Judicial Department of the City of Indianapolis
and later held a financial position that included fund raising for the
Republican Party of Indiana. While in Naples Jack volunteered for Hospice
of Naples and St. Matthews House. He was an avid supporter of Alcoholics
Anonymous. Survivors include his three daughters, Sally Bradbury of Naples;
Kathleen O'Donnell of Indianapolis, IN and Cynthia (Thomas) Hagopian of
New Canaan, CT; his son, Stephen (Lisa) Hartnett of Rockford, MI; his two
sisters, Virginia Dooling of Omaha, NB, and Eleanor (Richard) Hurd of Redding,
CA; eight grandchildren; and 14 nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will
be celebrated Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 10"00 a.m. from St. John the Evangelist
Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the church's memorial garden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Naples,
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to St. Matthews House, 2011
Airport Pulling Road, Naples, FL 34105. Muller-Thompson Funeral Chapel
597-8888
Joseph Darrow
Joseph Darrow, 71, passed away in Naples suddenly at his home on April
16, 2001. He was born in Jamestown, NY. He was a medic in the Medical Corp
in the U.S. Army in Germany and had been a resident of Naples since 1963.
He was owner of Imperial Pharmacy in Bonita Springs for 30 years, retiring
eight years ago. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna (Radits) Darrow
of Naples; two sons, Dr. Michael J. (Rosemary) Darrow and Paul C. (Angelia)
Darrow, Esquire, both of Naples; two grandchildren, Joanna Marie and Christopher;
three brothers; and one sister. The family will receive friends at Hodges
Funeral Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North, Naples on Thursday, April 19,
2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. where funeral services will take place on Friday,
April 20, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Naples Memorial Gardens.
The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Joseph F. DeFlavis
Joseph F. DeFlavis, 81, of Naples, Fla. and formerly of Bayshore Village,
Bradenton, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 surrounded by his loving children
in Naples Community Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral
services TODAY Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson-Pittman
Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail where a visitation will be from 5:00
p.m. until time of services with the family. Memorial contributions in
Joe's memory are suggested to the Parkinson's Association of Southwest
Florida, Inc. 26850 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, Fla. 34134. Johnson-Pittman
Funeral Home 774-3444
Josephine C. Primus
Josephine C. Primus, 78, of East Point, Ga., died February 17, 2001.
Josephine was born February 18, 1922 in Jacksonville, Fla., to Robert and
Mamie Ballard. In 1939 the family moved to Ft. Myers, Fla. where Josephine
graduated as valedictorian of the 1941 Dunbar High School graduating class.
While in Ft. Myers, she met and married her loving and devoted husband,
Jeremiah Primus. Josephine believed that "education is of the utmost importance
in one's life". This belief is evidenced in her support of her husband
through under graduate and graduate school, her children through high school
and college, and at the age of 47, she started college. She graduated from
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University in 1971 with a Bachelor of
Art's degree in Elementary Education and completed her Master of Science
degree in Administration /Supervision at Nova University in 1981. Mrs.
Primus worked as a dedicated and conscientious teacher in Lee and Collier
County Public School districts for 14 years before retiring to East Point,
Ga., where she continued working another five years in the Fulton County
Public School System. She received numerous honors and awards for her accomplishments
and volunteer service. Josephine made many life-long friends and established
a special bond through which she could give and receive the encouragement
necessary to live each day to its fullest. At the end of the day, she relished
the fact that her work was never finished, because there was always something
else she wanted to accomplish. She is survived by her beloved husband of
60 years, Jeremiah; one son, Jeremiah Jr. of Naples/Immokalee, Fla.; three
daughters, Victoria Primus of New Jersey, Carolyn Primus of Atlanta, Ga.
and Maria (Pat) Mitchell of Tampa, Fla.; as well as grandchildren; great-grandchildren;
and many relatives and friends. In memory of Josephine's life of dedicated
service, the family would appreciate any donations in her honor to be made
to: St. John A.M.E. Church, c/o Educational Youth Fund, 2962 Dodson Drive,
East Point, Ga. 30344.
Junior C. Reese
Junior C. Reese, 68, of Naples, departed this life on Monday, February
5, 2001. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Ruby J. Reese
of Naples; five children, Leon Reese of Naples, M. Carolyn (Jimmie) Perry
of Naples, Diesy Reese of Naples, Shirley R. (Willie) Hall of Naples and
Regina Reese of Ft. Myers; mother, Daisy M. Reese Anthony of Naples; nine
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rosie M. Perry
of Naples, Doris J. (Sylvester) Cotton of Naples, Yvonne (James) Fields
of Naples; two brothers, Orsie (Dorothy) Anthony and Willie S. Anthony,
both of Naples; godfather, Lawrence Mack of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and a host
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends
may call at the Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples on Friday,
February 9, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held
Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. in Unity Faith Missionary Baptist
Church, 1620 39th Street SW, Naples. Interment will follow in Naples Memorial
Gardens. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Naples, 1095
Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road
592-1611
Katherine "Kitty" McCoy Bennett
Katherine "Kitty" McCoy Bennett, a long-time resident of Naples, beloved
wife of Edward B. Bennett (deceased) died in Chicago, IL on June 20, 2001.
Mother of Tom Bennett of Lakeland, FL and Bill Bennett (Susan) of Chicago,
IL; grandmother of Jack Bennett and Beth, Kate and Melinda Bennett of Chicago,
IL; great-grandmother of Daniel and Travis Bennett. Mrs. Bennett, a West
Virginia native graduated with a degree nClassics from West Virginia University
in 1936. After teaching High School Latin she married Edward Bennett in
1938. They resided in Stubenville and Weirton, WV. Mrs. Bennett was recognized
for her work as Den Mother for the Boy Scouts. She was an active volunteer
at Weirton General Hospital and a Sunday School teacher at St. Stephen's
Episcopal Church in Stubenville. In 1966, the family moved to Glencoe,
IL where they resided until 1984. While in Glencoe, Mrs. Bennett was President
of the Chicago Northside Chi Omega Alumnae and an active member of the
Women of Christ Church in Winnetka. The Bennett's retired to Naples, FL.
where Mrs. Bennett was an active member of the Women of St. Mark's (Marco
Island) Work Shop Alter Guild and St. John's Episcopal Church Women (Naples).
She was also active in the Panhellenic Association of Naples and the Chapter
of Chi Omega Alumnae of Naples. After Mr. Bennett passed away in 1992,
Mrs. Bennett eventually moved into Lely Palms. She is best remembered for
her caring spirit, a genuine love of people and her lasting friendships.
There will be a memorial service for Mrs. Bennett on Saturday, June 30th
at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church at 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. John's Episcopal Church.
The family has entrusted care and service to Hodges Funeral Chapel 261-1237
Katherine Dillon Anderson
Katherine Dillon Anderson died April 2, 2001 in Naples. She is survived
by her daughter, Dorothy Anderson Huddleston (James) of Naples; six grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, April 11th
at 1:00 p.m. at Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Cincinnati, OH. Interment
Spring Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Thomas Memorial Funeral Home, 7500 Montgomery Avenue, Cincinnati, OH is
in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn Vogel Dunlap
Kathryn Vogel Dunlap, 94, of Naples, died Monday, January 15, 2001.
Services are being scheduled. Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Kazimier Fronczak
Kazimier Fronczak, 81, of Naples, died Friday, December 22, 2000 at
Hospice House of Naples. Kaz is survived by three nieces, Betty Ann Reeves,
Barbara Rogan and Sylvia Santamaria, all of New Jersey. Donations may be
made to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105.
Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
Kenneth W. Wilson
Kenneth W. Wilson passed away June 4, 2001. He was born on April 9,
1917 in Bradford, PA. Ken was a proud survivor of Pearl Harbor and the
South Pacific and Aleutian Island campaigns. He married Madeline Yonker
on March 2, 1946 in Allegany, NY. The family moved to Naples in 1963 where
Ken was employed by the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 1980.
He was also active in local real estate sales. In recent years Ken enjoyed
working at Jeff Wilson Pool Service where he was fondly known as "Grandpa"
and will be dearly missed by all. He also had a great love of nature and
found joy in spending time with his loving wife and family at their home
in Highlands, NC. Ken showed his love for family and friends throughout
his life by always helping -- no matter what the need. Ken is survived
by his wife of 55 years, Madeline; sons, Robert Wilson of Naples, Ken and
Debbie Wilson of Monroe, GA, Jeff and Lis Wilson of Naples; daughters,
Ann and Bobby Cripps of St. Augustine, FL, Tammy and Jack Christy of Naples;
grandchildren, Travis and Jennifer Wilson, Lindsey and Kevin Meeks, Casey
and Emily Wilson, Annie, Jennifer, Hannah, Patrick and Mary Carmen Christy;
great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Meeks and Jenna Faith Wilson; brothers, Dick
Wilson, Don and Zella Wilson; sister, Doris Shirey; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Edith Middlebrough, Dick Jennings, Jim and Millie Yonker, Joe and Betty
Yonker, Calvin and Gloria Swanson, Tony and Loretta Marzucco; many dear
nieces and nephews including Nancy Evans of Naples; and special friends
including Louise and Lloyd Daub and Ruth Tayloe. A Mass of Christian burial
will be held on Wednesday (TODAY), June 6, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann
Catholic Church, Naples, FL. Services of internment will be held at a later
date at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Memorial Gardens. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Hospice of
Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or St. Ann School, 475
Ninth Avenue South, Naples, FL 34012.
Kimberly Ann Clark
Kimberly Ann Clark, 29, died Friday, May 4, 2001. She had been living
in London, England until moving to Naples two years ago. She is survived
by her father, Robert J. Clark of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; mother, Sharon
Clark of Naples; brother, Ryan Clark of New York, NY; sisters, Mary (John)
Forbes of Burtonsville, MD, Barbara (Todd) Heim of St. Augustine, FL, Patricia
(Carl) Conte of Millstone, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. Family and
friends are invited to call at Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail
East, Thursday, May 10, 2001 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at which time a prayer
service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials
in honor of Kimberly to Catholic Charities of Collier County, 2210 Santa
Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34116. Fuller Funeral Home East Naples 417-5000
LCDR W. V. Kielhorn, USCGR
Oceanographer, sea-captain, rescue pilot, author, inventor, teacher.
Bill Kielhorn died in Naples on January 31, 2001. He was known locally
for his work with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Power Squadron, the Civil
Air Patrol and various civic volunteer work. He was born in New London,
Conn. on October 14, 1920. He was a frequent writer of letters to the Naples
Daily News, often being deliberately outrageous in hope of getting readers
to think about the subject. His military service in WW II and later, in
the Navy, Coast Guard, Army and Air Force included combat in all areas,
earning him a Purple Heart and five major battle stars. As anti-submarine
warfare officer of the famous cutter USCGC SPENCER and a hunter-killer
division of destroyer escorts, he was involved in the sinking of five and
possibly eight, enemy submarines. While with the Office of Naval Research,
he led expeditions in the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic and Pacific and commanded
the test dives of the world's deepest diving submarine, TRIESTE. He is
author of more than 80 scientific and technical books and papers, and held
five U.S. patents. He is survived by his daughter, Candace, his son-in-law,
Daryl; and two granddaughters, all living in New Zealand.
Lawrence E. Harmon
Lawrence E. Harmon passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2001. He is survived
by his wife; five children; 14 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Friends may call on the family Thursday, January 4, 2001 at Hodges Funeral
Chapel, 3520 Tamiami Trail North from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A Mass
of Christian burial will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 407 Ninth
Avenue South at 1:30 p.m. with entombment to follow at Naples Memorial
Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association,
1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Ft. Myers, Fla. 33919. Hodges Funeral Chapel
261-1237
Lawrence F. (Larry) Cooper Jr.
Lawrence F. (Larry) Cooper Jr., 66, of Naples, Fla., passed away December
4, 2000. He was a member of the Bonita Shrine Club and the past governor
of Bonita Springs Moose Lodge. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Nancy;
four sons, Gary, Larry, Barry and Carey; three grandchildren, Zachary,
Brad and NataIie. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,
December 7, 2000 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751
Bonita Beach Road SE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
to the Bonita Moose Lodge No.1454, 25101 Old Route 41, Bonita Springs,
Fla. 34135.
Lawrence Milford
Lawrence Milford, 63, of Ft. Myers passed away Sunday, March 25, 2001.
Loving husband of Patricia Milford; beloved father of Larry Jr. (Shirley),
Sherrie (John), Jeffery (Courtney), Gerald (Laura), Joann, Katherine (B.A.),
Carol Ann (Paul), Debbie (Larry), Terry, Michael (Lisa); one brother, James
Milford (Judy); 11 grandchildren; two nephews; and two nieces. Memorial
services are Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to service. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle,
Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or the American Cancer Society. Mark Davis' Gulf Shore
Funeral Home 3870 Bonita Beach Road 992-3344
Lenore King Lennane
On a crystal blue Naples afternoon, in the weather she loved so much,
Lenore embarked on her final cruise, hopefully in time to join her long
departed friends for evening cocktails and that single gin martini she
loved so well. Lenore would have been 88 on May 29th. She was full of health,
energy and adventure until the last millisecond of her mirthful, productive
life. A native of Michigan, she worked during her teens through the height
of the Depression. In her 20's the beautiful Lenore was a fur fashion model
in Detroit. In the 40's, she came to love Florida while frequently wintering
in Miami with her dashing husband, Edwin P. Lennane. Later when faced with
Edwin's long-term illness, Lenore confronted the challenges of being the
head of household by taking the family's entire savings and purchasing
a home in Grosse Pointe. Together with her mother and father, Lenore Sr.
and Walter King, a quiet blue-collar machinist but a brilliant man, Lenore
worked tirelessly to provide a home and quality education for her two children.
Lenore never left in doubt what was on her mind. She made plans and lived
by them. She taught those traits by example to her children and grandchildren.
Above all, Lenore was an individual of ethics, integrity, honor and class.
Lenore was a year round resident of Park Shore since the mid-1980's and
a full time Floridian since the mid-1970's. She loved walking in the Coastland
mall on hot summer mornings, shopping at Sak's, and dining at Chardonnay.
Always vivacious, tastefully attired and impeccably groomed, in her 70's
and 80's Lenore traveled extensively on cruise ships. She shopped for the
best accommodations at the best price but, with her sparkling vibrant personality,
was always welcome at the captain's table. Lenore loved to read and study.
She left four library books to be returned. She never stopped planning
her next adventure and learning new ideas. Last week, she was busy considering
installing an Internet e-mail system and studying about her scheduled corneal
transplant. Her final departure, though unexpected, was fully planned and
matched her wishes in every possible way. Though we all feel the pain of
her passing there will be no mourning, just positive thoughts of a great
mom, grandmother and a true friend. She will be missed by her son, James
P. Lennane and his wife, Susan, who had a special bond with Lenore; by
her daughter, Denise Padden and her husband, Ted of Erie, PA; by Tim, Eric,
Michelle, Amy, Mark, Katie and Emily, her adult grandchildren; and especially,
and most deeply, by Jamey of Naples who shared so much of her young life
with Grandma; and lastly by little Ava who shared and enjoyed hse special
hugs only a grandma can give. Bon Voyage Grandma 'Nor'! A single gin martini
reception will be held later in April.
Leo James Pantas
Leo James Pantas, 89, of Asheville, NC, passed away Thursday, May 24,
2001 in Fleshers Fairview Care Center after a short illness. Mr. Pantas
was a native of New Haven, CT and was the son of the late James Leo and
Mary Daly Pantas. Mr. Pantas was a former resident of Stamford and Greenwich,
CT and Naples, FL. He was a retired chairman of the board of trustees and
a Trustee Emeritus of Pratt Institute, New York for 18 years. He was a
graduate of Pratt Institute in 1937 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering
and in 1987 received an honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the college.
He was a retired group Vice President of the Eaton Corporation of Cleveland,
OH and had also been a director of the Bank of New York, Yale and Towne
Manufacturing Company, Dictaphone Corporation, Chataqua Hardware Company
and County Trust bank of White Plains, NY, the Citizens Savings Bank of
Stamford, CT and chairman of the Board of Vipco, Inc. He was also a past
president of the American Hardware Manufacturers Statistical Association,
a former president of the Salem Virginia Rotary Club and a past director
of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association. During WW II he was involved
in top-secret projects that led to the development of radar. He is survived
by his beloved wife, the former Alberta Burns; their children, Lee James
Pantas of Fairview, Vincent Thomas of Washington Crossing, PA and Lynne
Deanne Boie of Bridgeport, VT, formerly of Westfield, NJ; and seven grandchildren,
Lee James Pantas, Patrick Boie, Mrs. Lisa McPeak, Molly Boie, Andrew Boie,
Susanna Pantas and Daniel Pantas. Mr. Pantas was preceded in death by a
brother, Tommy Pantas. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 31, 2001
at the Basilica of St. Lawrence. The Very Rev. Wilbur Thomas will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church of your
choice. Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Enka, NC is serving the family of Mr.
Pantas.
Leonard B. Wanless
Leonard B. Wanless, 88, of Naples, FL, passed away June 29, 2001. Born
in Anoka, MN on January 28, 1913, he owned a farm equipment business and
farmed in Hawarden, IA. He is survived by his wife of three years, Marion;
a daughter, Donna Wanless; sister and brother-in-laws; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Minnie; and a sister, Elizabeth.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at Community
Congregational United Church of Christ, 15300 North Tamiami Trail, Naples,
FL. Donations may by made in his memory to the Community Congregational
Church Building Fund, Moorings Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Naples,
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL.
Leonard L. Lyons
Leonard L. Lyons died January 1, 2001 in Minneapolis, Minn. He was
a part time resident of Naples, Fla. Survived by seven loving children;
and seven loving brothers and sisters; and grandchildren. Services are
private.
Lewis L. Haynes, M.D.
Lewis L. Haynes, M.D. of Naples, Fla. and Newton, Mass., passed away
March 11, 2001 in Naples. Dr. Haynes was born in Manistee, Mich. on April
27, 1912. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Northwest University,
in 1938. He Joined the Navy in 1939. Dr Haynes was Division Medical Officer
on board the battleship USS New Mexico, serving in the Southwest Pacific.
After short tours of duty he was assigned to the USS Indianapolis as Senior
Medical Officer with additional duty as Fifth Fleet Medical Officer. While
on board the Indianapolis, Dr. Haynes participated in the invasion of the
Marianas, Palau Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He received the Purple Heart for
wounds suffered when the Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by Japanese
submarine on July 30, 1945. He was one of the 316 officers and men from
a crew of 1100 who survived what the Saturday Evening Post called ""America's
second worst ship tragedy. Dr. Haynes was Chief of Surgery at the Chelsea
Naval Hospital from 1953 to 1959 and then Executive Officer from 1960 to
1962. During this period he was Director of Research Programs at the Naval
Hospital performing basic research in whole blood preservation. The Blood
Research program in frozen blood was jointly developed by the U.S. Naval
Hospital, Chelsea, Mass. and the Protein Foundation of Harvard University.
He was commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Beaufort, S.C. Upon
his retirement from the Navy in 1965. Dr. Haynes embarked on a new career
as Administrator of the Lahey Clinic in Boston, Mass. Dr. Haynes is survived
by his wife, Margaret; five children, John, Henry, Christopher, Libby and
Ginger; and twelve grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at St.
John's Episcopal Church, 500 Park Shore Drive, Naples on Thursday, March
15, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William O'Connell, Rector, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Lehey Clinic
in Burlington, Mass., 41 Mall Road, Burlington, Mass 01805 in Dr. Haynes'
memory. The family has entrusted care and services to Hodges Funeral Chapel
261-1237
Lillian F. Haley
Lillian F. Haley (nee Buenger), 81, died March 26, 1901 in Lisle, IL.
Loving mother of Richard (Mernie) Daniels, Carol Daniels, Linda (William)
Hunt, Kathleen (Michael) Moritz and Susan Haley. Dear sister of George
(Betty) Buenger and the late Gloria Michelson. Grandmother of nine, Great-grandmother
of five. Special friend of Raymond Hilger. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Route 53 and Short
Street, Lisle. Interment will be private. Visitation Wednesday, 1:00 to
4:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 800 Roosevelt
Road, Building C, Suite 206, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 or to Snow Valley Nursing
Home, 6000 Lincoln, Lisle, IL 60532.
Lloyd S. Cleveland
Lloyd S. Clevelend, 106, of Warren, PA, died Monday, June 11, 2001.
He established the Endeavor Lumber Company in 1941. Lloyd was a member
of the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples, FL and the Imperial Golf
Course, Naples, FL. He is survived by his daughter, Carole Baptiste; sons,
Grover Cleveland and Christopher Cleveland; and two grandchildren. Lloyd
was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Lee (Warren) Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2001 at
the First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA with the
Pastor, Rev. William J. Starr, officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery
Mausoleum in Warren, PA. Memorials are to Warren County YMCA, 212 Lexington
Avenue, Warren, PA 16365. The Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc., Warren,
PA is in charge of arrangements. 814-723-6160
Lorraine A. (Diehm) Jurgensen
Lorraine A. (Diehm) Jurgensen, died Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at her
home, one day after her 75th birthday surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 19, 1926 in Union City, N.J., a daughter of the late
Edward and Catherine (Tyndall) Diehm. She and her husband had lived in
Wyckoff and Green Pond, N.J. prior to coming to Naples in 1983. She was
an avid golfer who loved to golf at the Glades Country Club. Survivors
include her loving husband of over 54 years, Walter K. Jurgensen, whom
she married January 11, 1947 in Ridgewood, N.J.; two daughters, Katherine
A. (Jay) Dean of Butler, N.J. and Barbara J. (James) Symanski of Naples;
six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucille (Fred)
Byrnes of Venice, Fla. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday,
February 23, 2001 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson-Pittman Funeral
Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, where funeral services will be held
at 6:00 p.m. with Chaplain Andrew Stone of Hospice of Naples, officiating.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Naples,
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Fla. 34105. Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home
774-3444
Lucian H. "Butch" Pelfrey
Lucian H. "Butch" Pelfrey, 55, of Golden Gate, died Tuesday, May 29,
2001. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Fuller Funeral Home,
1625 Pine Ridge Road, Naples on Thursday, May 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge Road 592-1611
Luther H. Crum
Luther H. Crum, 79, of Harrisburg, Pa., died Wednesday, December 27,
2000 in Harrisburg. He was born April 28, 1921. Mr. Crum was an architectural
field representative and was a graduate of the former John Harris High
School, a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Penbrook, the
Colonial Country Club, the American Legion Post No. 272 and the Disabled
American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Alice G. Crum of Harrisburg,
Pa.; sons, James R. Crum and Luther H. Crum II, both of Harrisburg; daughter,
Susan Crum Skiles of West Chester, Pa.; brother, Warren G. Crum of West
Chester, Pa.; sister, Ida E. Crum of Harrisburg; and granddaughter, Heather
Alicia Skiles. He was predeceased by his parents. There was no viewing
or visitation. Services were held December 29, 2000. Memorial donations
may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Penbrook, 2730 Booser
Avenue, Harrisburg, Pa. 17103-1994.
Lyle George Bush
Lyle George Bush, 69, died, May 6, 2001 at his home in Naples, FL.
He was born December 31, 1931 in Kenosha, WI to Harold and Cecilia (Lichter)
Bush. Lyle is survived by wife of 30 years, Kara A. Bush; eight children;
daughters, Connie Schaible of Illinois, Jenifer Fountain of Oklahama, Colleen
Rylee and Katie Kirkland of Florida, Tammy Leverenz of New York; sons,
Jerry, Jeffrey and Kevin Gerber, all of Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews; brothers, Richard Bush of Florida, John Bush of Ohio;
sisters, Pat Kloster and Celine Bush of Illinois and Alice Meserole of
California. Memorial services are to be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 11,
2001 at Seventh Day Adventist, 1055 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL, officiated
by Pastor Colon Rampton.
Margaret Heitman Wolff
Margaret Heitman Wolff, 87, of Naples, died Saturday, December 30,
2000 at the Naples Community Hospital. Born in Waterbury, Conn., she was
the daughter of the late Henry and Jane (Hughes) Heitman. Mrs. Wolff graduated
from the Marymount College in 1935. She married her husband, Lucien in
1941 and shared 57 years together prior to his death in 1998. She worked
as a librarian at Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury for 21 years and she
was head of Childrens Services from 1971 to 1978. In 1979 she moved to
Cape Coral where she was a member of the St. Katherine Drexel Church. She
enjoyed volunteering at the Cape Coral Library, Gulf Middle School Library
and Meals on Wheels. She was also a member of the Grandmothers Club of
Cape Coral. Survivors include her daughters, Susan B. Wolff of Naples,
Ellen Gambini of Waterbury, Conn. and Lucy Zembruski of Pompton Plains,
N.J.; a twin sister, Meta Carroll of Vero Beach, Fla. and Bethlehem, Conn.;
four grandchildren, Steven Gambini of New Haven, Conn., Elizabeth Steinfeld
of Waterbury, Conn., Christina and Nicholas Zembruski of Pompton Plains,
N.J.; and three great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated
at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2001 at the St. Katherine Drexel Catholic
Church. The family will receive friends for viewing this Thursday evening
between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. with a Scripture Wake service at
5:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Macular Degeneration Research,
15825 Shady Grove Research, Suite 140, Rockville, Md. 20850. Arrangements
by the Metz Chapel of Harvey Engelhardt Metz Funeral Homes, Cape Coral,
Fla. 941-542-2134.
Margaret M. (Hudson) Hughes
ROCHESTER, NH. Margaret M. (Hudson) Hughes, 67, died May 11, 2001 at
her Naples, FL home. She was a native of Ottumwa, IA. For several years,
she and her husband made their home in Boston, MA and wintered in Naples.
She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Naples. Survivors include
her husband, Thomas Hughes; daughters, Peggy Chouinard and Patricia Riordan
of Dover, NH; sons, Edward Hudson of Lebanon, ME and William Hudson of
Rochester, NH; step-children, Laurie Lorenz of Greenland, NH and Craig
Hughes of New Castle, NH; brother, Bernard Michael McInerney of Nevada;
six grandchildren; and cousins, nieces and nephews. Calling hours on Thursday,
May 17th at the Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church in Dover
on Friday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in
Rochester, NH. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret's memory may
be made to Hospice of Naples, Inc., 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL
34105, who provided loving care and family support.
Marilyn Lee Markot
Marilyn Lee Markot, 73, of Naples, died April 9, 2001 at Naples Community
Hospital. She was born July 30, 1927 in Fremont, OH, daughter of Harold
W. and Leota (Jaderstrom) Measelle. She moved to Naples in 1985 from Westwood,
NJ where she resided for 30 years. She was an executive secretary for Hewlett
Packard for five years. She was a volunteer at Pascack Valley Hospital
in Westwood and at Naples Community Hospital, a member of the local bowling
league, a golfer, an avid reader and puzzle solver. She was also on the
board of the PPP - Pepperwood Party People. They celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary in September 1999. She is survived by her husband,
Chester Markot of Naples; their loving children, Patricia Markot Niccolls
of Yuma, AZ and Michael Markot of Bridgewater, NJ. Marilyn is also survived
by many friends. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home, 4424 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112
is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Johnson-Pittman Funeral
Home 4424 East Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 774-3444
Marion E. "Nick" O'Boyle
Marion E. "Nick" O'Boyle, 81, beloved wife of Joseph M. O'Boyle, with
whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage in January, died Sunday morning
at her residence in Naples, FL after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn
NY, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Elizabeth (Kane) Nick.
She had lived in Brooklyn for most of her youth, and she was a graduate
of St. Saviours Academy in Brooklyn. She was a resident of Peabody since
1959. She was actively involved in many community affairs. She was a volunteer
at the former J.B. Thomas Hospital with over 10,000 hours of service, served
as Past-President of the St. Benedicts Guild at Bishop Fenwick High School
in 1961, sponsored and organized the Edward O'Keefe Memorial Golf Tournament
at The Salem Country Club in Peabody, of which she was also a member for
many years, and she was also a member of the Royal Palm Country Club in
Naples, FL where she organized the "Nine-Holers" Women's Group in 1997.
Besides her husband, Joseph O'Boyle of Peabody and Naples; she is survived
by two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Catherine O'Boyle of Salem
and James and Maureen O'Boyle of Lynnfield and Norwalk, CT; one daughter
and son-in-law, Kathleen and Michael Trainor of Peabody; three grandchildren,
Kevin O'Boyle and Caitlin O'Boyle of Lynnfield and Matthew Trainor of Peabody;
one sister and brother-in-law, Kathryn and Joseph Loughlin of New Jersey;
and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Thursday at
10:25 a.m. from the Conway Facility at 12 Chestnut Street, Peabody, 978-531-0398
of the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, Peabody, followed by a funeral
Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Peabody to which relatives
and friends are kindly invited to attend. A visitation will be held on
Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Cremation will follow the Mass with a family memorial at a later date.
Memorial donations to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples,
FL 34105. |