OBITUARIES

ALDERMAN, Veda Helen of Sun City Center, born June 4, 1935 and departed this life on March 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by father Gilbert Prine. She is survived by her husband of 59 years Ivey A. Alderman, 95 year old; mother Ila Prine Crawford; children Douglas Alderman (Deborah), Vickie Godbee (Robert), and Troy Alderman; sisters Wanda Colding (Waymon), Mildred Carlton (Isaac), and Jeanette Dorris (Butch); grandchildren Jessica Brainard (Paul), Jason Alderman (Jackie), and Joshua Alderman; great-grandchildren Abigail Brainard, Lillyanne Brainard, Eisley Alderman, Graydin Alderman, and Brenna Helen Alderman (due April 20, 2011). Visitation on Sunday, March 13, from 3-5 pm at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 SR 39 S., Plant City. Graveside services on Monday, March 14, at 11 am at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ft. Lonesome. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Patti's Place or LifePath Hospice. Expressions of condolence at hopewellfuneral.com.

ASHBROOK, Vera S. 88, of San Antonio and Dade City, FL, departed this life peacefully March 7, 2011, at HPH Hospice House in Dade City. Vera was born in Bushnell on Dec. 22, 1922, and graduated from Hernando High School in Brooksville. Her husband, Frank Ashbrook Jr., attended the University of Florida, served in World War II, and received the Purple Heart. Vera and Frank lived for fifty years on the Ashbrook family homestead; the Ashbrooks had moved to Florida in the 1890s, where they worked in the citrus and cattle industries and helped operate the Standard Oil Company. Vera volunteered at the U.S. Air Force Base in Brooksville. In Dade City, she was a charter member of the Magnolia Garden Circle, a member of the Dade City Women's Club, and St. Mary's Episcopal Church ECW member. She enjoyed participating in fashion shows at William's & Otto's department store, and in activities with the Leading Ladies Club in San Antonio. Vera will be remembered especially in her role as a grandmother, as a loyal and fun-loving friend, and for the creative talents she shared with others. Vera is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Julia Schrader and Ted Schrader of San Antonio, FL, and grandchildren Ben Schrader of Washington, D.C., Jordan Schrader of Tampa, and Teddy Schrader, of Gainesville, FL. Visitation will be 10:30 to 11:30 am, Monday, March 14th at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Dade City. A funeral Mass will then begin at 11:30 am. A reception will follow at the parish hall. Blount & Curry Carrollwood 813-968-2231

BARBER, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" 87, of Morganton, GA, formerly of Mulberry, FL, died March 8, 2011. Svcs Mar. 12 at 301 Chapel of Hodges Family FH, in Dade City. Friends received 6-9 Friday.

BRADLEY, William Arthur 70, of Lutz, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Susie, and daughter Heather. Born Dec. 20, 1940, in New York City, NY, William was the only child of the late Clarence Dexter and Cleo Gabriel Bradley. He attended University City High School in St. Louis, MO. Following his high school graduation, William served his country as a Navy Corpsman on the USS Aldebaran. William graduated from University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Special Education and a Masters in Guidance and Counseling. William was employed by the Hillsborough County School system for more than 30 years. He was an active volunteer with Chamberlain's FFA and the horticulture program at the Falkenburg Road Jail. William had a passion for many hobbies which included rock/artifact collecting, plants, gardening, and many more. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, March 12 , at Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 Sunset Lane, Lutz, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation or The American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Moffitt Cancer Center and Tampa General Hospital for the loving care they gave him.

BRODERICK, Pauline F. 80, of Hudson, died Mar. 9. Survived by husband, Joseph; children, Denise Jones & Sarah Burton; 5 grands; 7 great-grands. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson

CAMPANA, Ivan A. passed away March 9. He is survived by his loving family. See full obit at www.rlwilliams.com R. Lee Williams & Son 3530 49th St N. 527-1177

CARPENTER, Charles "Chuck", born Oct. 28, 1926, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2011, under the care of Suncoast Hospice. Predeceased by wife Joan and son Chuck. Survived by son Brad, Lincoln Park MI; daughter Connie (Bill) Kennedy, St. Petersburg and Amy (Lance) Kolbert, Holiday; grandchildren Christina Tolzdorf, Dearborn Heights MI and George Kennedy, White Lake, MI; great-grandson Jason Tolzdorf; and faithful companion of 14 years Virginia (Gigi) Scherr. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army. Chuck moved to Florida with his wife and youngest daughter in 1982, after retiring from Massey Ferguson in Detroit, where he worked in the tool and die trade for more the 25 years. He was Methodist. He enjoyed traveling, playing tennis, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, dancing, play games and watching sports. A gathering will be held at Curlew Hills Funeral Home Sunday, March 13, 2011, from 2 to 3:30, followed by a memorial service celebrating his wonderful life at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request a donation be made in his name to Suncoast Hospice.

CHAITALL, Harry N. 50, of St. Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Northside Hospital. He was born in Georgetown, Guyana and came here in 1998, from Queens, NY. He was a Supervisor at Jabil Circuit and was Hindu. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Padmonie; 2 sons, Haimkarran Chaitlall and Andre Chaitlall; his mother, Goolmatie Chaitlall all of St. Petersburg; 3 brothers, Deonarine Chaitlall of Queens, NY, Ronald and Sun-Sun both of Canada; 2 sisters, Chandra Singh of Fort Lauderdale, Meena of Queens, NY and numerous aunts, uncles, in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Friends may call 6 to 9 pm Saturday, March 12, 2011, at E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home 4100-16th St. No. where services will be 1 pm Sunday, March 13, 2011. Online memorial and guestbook at www.gunterfuneralhome.com. E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home St. Petersburg 727-528-2880

COLLER, Tim Jr. 29, of Seminole, died March 5, 2011. Preceeded in death by his mother, Betty Coller. Survived by his father, Timothy Sr., stepmother, Virginia; fiancee, Laurie Hodgson; aunt and uncle, Fran and Phil Tolsma with whom he resided as a child; grand-mother; and countless aunts; uncles; and cousins.

CONTAT, Larry "Black Jack" 70, of Land O'Lakes died March 8th. He is survived by his loving family. A Celebration of his Life will be announced at a later date. Loyless FH 813-996-6610

DENNIE, Carolyn June 85, of Tampa, died Mar. 6, 2011. She is survived by her loving family. Holloway Funeral Home, Inc Oldsmar, FL 813-855-2439

DRONE, Robert "Bobby" Born Aug. 28, 1939 in Overland, MO, passed away March 4, 2011. Resident of Live Oak and St. Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Janet "Spike" Drone and he is survived by his son, Lt Col Robert "Skip" Drone; daughter and son-in- law, Lynn and Dan Lambo; grandchildren, Michelle Lambo, Robbie Drone, Lindsey Drone, Danny Lambo, Jr., Danielle Lambo; great grandchildren, Joey, Jake, Lucus, Logan; his mother-in-law, Elinor Boutwell; aunt, Shirley Lusnia; and brother, Edward Drone. Funeral services Monday March 14th at 10:45 am at Bay Pines Cemetery 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd St. Petersburg. Donations to USO in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. https://www.uso.org/donate/ R. Lee Williams & Son 49th St. No. 727-527-1177 www.rlwilliams.com

DUFFY, David J. 80, Largo FL. completed his earthly journey and was called home to his creator, his parents Ed and Peg (Kelley) and 9 siblings on March 7, 2011. Born September 24, 1930 in Somerville MA, he worked his early years for Pitney Bowes. He loved golf and was proud of his 3 "hole-in-ones". He owned D&M Mailing Service in Woburn MA until he retired to FL in 1987. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carolyn M. (Cote) Duffy. He was "Dad" to David Jr. (Val), Denise (Bob) Cayer, Diana (JR) Wilcox, Donna (Dan) Doherty. He was "Pops" to Shelley (Clay) Richardson, Jodi (Jerry) Dussault, Brian (Denise) Pierce. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and was proud of them all. He had several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be determined by the family.

DUGAN, Mary Jane (nee Drumm) 81, of Tampa, (Akron, OH), went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harry Dugan, and by her parents, Harold Drumm, Sr. and Helen (Rawling) Drumm; brothers, Harry, Earl, John, Charles, and Harold, Jr. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include son, Michael (Betty), of California; daughter, Helen (Bernie) Cody, of Akron; son, William, of Florida. She will be missed by her 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was a member of Henderson Blvd. Church of Christ in Tampa. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10 am at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, OH. Services will be conducted by her nephew, Ronald Drumm, who has also been a long-time caregiver to his aunt Jane. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation was held. Send online condolences to macdonaldfuneral.com MacDonald FH, Tampa

ENGLISH, Cheryl Anne 43, of Valrico, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. A life long resident, Cheryl, graduated from Brandon High School in 1985 and went on to graduate from USF. An Independent Insurance Agent, she was a member of NAPPA and a charter member of Krewe of Agustina. Cheryl cherished most, the time she spent with her daughter Addison, age two, Disney World, and was an avid "Gator Fan." Survivors include her daughter, Addison, parents Franklin and Anita English; sister and brother-in-law; Carla and Beny Peretz, niece; Kelly Peretz; maternal grandmother; Oree McKinney, and her uncle; Rudy McKinney. Also surviving are her many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Sidney J. McKinney. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at www.serenitymeadows.com

FEMINELLA, Bette 64, of Pinellas Park died March 7, 2011. Arrangements by Moss Feaster Serenity Gardens Largo. For service information and condolences visit www.mossfeasterlargo.com

FITZPATRICK, Ann Helen (nee Durner) Our mother, just shy of her 89th birthday, had a peaceful ending to a wonderful life filled with family, friends, and grandchildren, whom she adored. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband George Fitzpatrick. She is survived by four devoted children, Joan Flynn, St. Pete Beach; Sharon Boome (Chris), San Carlos, CA; George Fitzpatrick Jr. (Mary), Wilmette, IL; Kevin Fitzpatrick (Kate), Naperville, IL; eight adoring grandchildren, Casey Boome, Matt Fitzpatrick, Kevin Boome, Sean Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Michael Fitzpatrick and Kelly Fitzpatrick; her brother, Tony Durner (Ann), Linden NJ and sister, Rose Dillensnyder, Riverside, CA. Mom was born in Elizabeth, NJ, where she spent her formative years. She and her husband George moved to Griffith, IN in 1960, where they were parishioners of St. Mary's Parish for more than 40 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a gentle soul for all, who brightened the lives of those around her. The last several years of her life were spent with her daughters in St. Pete Beach and San Carlos, CA. She is now with the Blessed Mother, which was her heart's desire. Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 12, 2011 at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church 525 N. Broad St. in Griffith, IN with Fr. Theodore Mens celebrating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN Friends may meet with the family on Friday March 11th from 4-8 pm at the White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Ave in Griffith, IN. There will be an evening wake service, 7:30 pm. For information, please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100

GARDNER, Bonnie Lee (Fair) 72, formerly of Sun City Center, West Jefferson, NC and Canton, OH, passed away at LifePath Hospice in Florida on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Born on Aug. 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Maxine E. and Carl L. Fair. She was preceded in death by her daughter Bekki Whitmer Chapman. In Canton, Bonnie graduated from Lehman High School in 1955, and attended Ohio University. She was a member of Lowell United Church of Christ. In East Jefferson, she was an active member of Jefferson United Methodist and loved spending the summers and early fall in the mountains. Wintering in Florida allowed her to be near her son and daughter-in-law who meant so much to her. While in Sun City Center, she, and her husband attended Sun City Center United Methodist. She is survived by her devoted husband, Gene Gardner of West Jefferson, NC and Sun City Center; son and daughter-in law, William and Kim Whitmer of Dunedin; sisters Susan K., wife of Frank Reid of Bonita Springs, and Cathy J., wife of Daniel Kraft of Lancaster, PA; step-son Rick Gardner and his wife Dale of Valrico; step-son Jeff Gardner and his wife Loretta of Indianapolis, IN. In addition, she was loved by 6 step-grandchildren; one step-great grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She had many friends spanning many states who will miss her as well. Bonnie's strength and courage in fighting the cancer helped all of us deal with her transition to Heaven. She never let the disease define who she was. She will always be remembered for her artistic flair in whatever she would do, her passion for recycling even before it was in vogue, and her devotion to family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Bonnie may be made payable to the American Cancer Society or LifePath Hospice. The later may be sent to Development Department, LifePath Hospice, 12973 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637. A service will be held at Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd., on Sunday, March 20, at 3 pm. Plans are pending for a ceremony in West Jefferson, NC, before her journey back to Ohio where she will be laid to rest with her parents and daughter at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Canton, OH.

GERACI, Samuel 75, of 210 Beechwood Lane, Largo, passed away on Dec. 23, 2010 after a long illness. Sam Geraci was born on Dec. 10, 1935, in New Haven, CT to Anthony and Mary Ann Geraci. Mr. Geraci served in the United States Navy for 10 years. He was a veteran of the Korean war. He achieved the rank of Boatswains Mate 2nd Class, serving at Pearl Harbor Naval Base in Honolulu, HI, before being honorably discharged in Nov. 1961. He was very proud of his service and he was personally commended by Admiral Zumwalt, as having a canny insight into human relations. Sam could accomplish anything he set his mind to doing. After his tour of duty in the Navy, Sam started his career in hotel management. He was general manager of the Framingham Motor Inn in Framingham, MA, assistant manager of the Palm Beach Towers in Palm Beach and the general manager of the Sandcastle Inn in Clearwater. Sam Geraci is the beloved father of two daughters, Marianne Geraci of Reading, MA and Judith Edwards of Branford, CT; grandfather to Cecily and Alison Edwards of Branford, CT; brother of Lawrence Geraci, of East Haven, CT; Michael Geraci, of Safety Harbor, and the late Anthony Geraci of South Carolina; cousin of James, Richard and Nicholas Grasso of New Haven, CT. Also survived by many, many, other wonderful friends, especially his best friend, Al Cordova, of Tampa. A memorial service in his memory will be held at the Moss-Feaster Funeral Home, 693, South Belcher Road, Clearwater, on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. The family will be receiving friends starting at 5 pm, with a Catholic Service starting at 6 pm. Donations may be sent to the Bay Pines, VA Hospice. Bay Pines, FL. www.mossfeasterclearwater.com

GIOVINAZZO, Gerald 84, died Monday at home. Born in Port Richmond, he moved to Largo in 1995. For about 40 years he was a paint batch mixer at Standard T. Chemical Co., later acquired by Exxon Mobil Corp. He bowled for many years in the company league at the former Sunset Lanes, New Springville. He was a member of Christ the King R.C. Chapel, the mission church of St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, and a longtime committee member of Boy Scout Troop 117, all in Port Richmond. Predeceased by wife of 53 years Edith Stirrat Giovinazzo, survivors include two sons, Jerry and Gary; sister, Gloria Walas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services have already been held in New York.

GRIMES, Alice Barker Brierley 98, of Seminole, passed away on March 6, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Harold F. Grimes. Alice is survived by her four sons and their wives, Robert E. and Sheila of Windsor, CT, Phillip H. of Seminole, David J. and Emily of Brookings, OR and Timothy P. and Loretta of Ann Arbor, MI; eight grandchildren and a sister Winifred Natoli, of Punta Gorda, FL. Alice was born in Dover, NH on Nov. 27, 1912 and resided there until 1978 when she and Harold moved to Seminole. She was a registered nurse graduating from Dover Wentworth School of Nursing in 1933. Alice worked at Wentworth-Douglas Hospital and Wentworth Retirement Home in Dover. She was active in her home parish, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and in St. Mary's Academy which her sons attended, serving as President of the Academy Guild. Besides her husband, Harold, Alice was predeceased by her sisters, Helen Kidney and Jeanette Carignan, and her brother, Lawrence Brierley. Alice will be sorely missed by her family and many fiends in Elmwood Circle at the Gardens Condominiums in Seminole. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March, 22, 2011 at 10am at the Mohn Funeral Home. www.mohnfuneralhome.com Mohn Funeral Home - Seminole, FL

GRIMES, Merlene C. 79, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. She resided in Seminole.

HANKINSON, Wade O. 94, of Sun City Center, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Cypress Creek ALF. Born in Aiken County, SC, he was a graduate of Clemson University and received a Masters in Education from the University of Florida. Wade served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received the Bronze Star for his service in the East China Sea. He retired as a Lt. Commander in the USNR. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1949, and retired in 1972, as principal of Riviera Junior High School. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Parrish. Survivors include his wife of 69 years Mary Hankinson, Sun City Center; 3 sons Wade Owen (Linda) Hankinson, Jr. of Bradenton, Lloyd Edgar (Ann) Hankinson of Sarasota, and Barry Stephen (Jamie) Hankinson of Apollo Beach. Wade is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 11 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 9608 U.S. 301 N., Parrish. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. 813-634-9900

HARTWICK, Clarice 88, passed away March 9. Survived by husband of 54 years, Eric; daughters, Ruth, Judy, Hazel, Grace; 10 grands, 10 great-grands. Royal Palm North Funeral Chapel

HENLEY, Lester "Les" 38, of Lutz, found his peace March 8, 2011. He is survived by sons, Jerimiah and Devon; parents Les and Neta; sister, Robin and her family, JB, Hannah and Hunter Bertoncini. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Friday, March 11, at Blount & Curry Funeral Homes Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W. Bearss Avenue; a second visitation will be held Saturday, March 12 from 10-11 am at Exciting Idlewild Baptist Church, with funeral service at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made for his children to the Henley BNI Trust Fund in c/o Idlewild Baptist Church. Online guestbook can be found at www.blountcurry.com. Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel 813-968-2231

HOLDA, Kevin E. 40, of Clearwater, died March 6, 2011. Survivors include father, Gerald Holda; mother Cahterine Holda and sister Kelly Holda. Abbey Affordable Cremation, Largo 727-517-2340

HOLDER, Nettie 96, of Palm Harbor, dies March 9, 2011. She is survived by her loving family. Arrangements entrusted to Curlew Hills Funeral Home. www.curlewhills.com

HOLLENBERGER, James W. 83, of St. Petersburg, originally from Pittsburg, PA, went to be with the lord on March 5, 2011. James was the son of the late Samuel and Amelia (Moll) Hollenberger. James married the love of his life Margueritte (Duve) July 15, 1950 and they were married 38 years until her passing in 1988. James is survived by his loving children, James (Eileen) Hollenberger, John (Terry) Hollenberger, and Joseph (Lori) Hollenberger. He leaves behind seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren that will miss him deeply. All services are at the convenience of the family. Funeral services are under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Garden, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.

JACKSON, Colleen P. 56, of Port Richey, died March 9. Survived by children, Lynette, Theresa, Caroline, Brian, Ben; companion, Robert; and loving family. Service, Sat. 2 pm. Michels & Lundquist

JERVIS, Michael Thomas Jr. 82, of Tampa passed away March 9, 2011. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and came here 30 years ago from South Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jervis; daughter, Linda Burns-Raushenberger of Tampa; sons, Michael Jervis of Raleigh, NC and Billy Jervis of Tampa; 2 grandsons, Sean and Kevin Burns. Visitation will take place on Friday March 11 from 5 - 7 pm with a service to follow at 7 pm at the South Tampa Chapel of Brewer & Sons Funeral Home 813-835-4991

KING, Gilbert H. 63, passed away March 3, 2011. He is survived by one son; father; five brothers and one sister. Cason Funeral & Cremation Services, Brooksville 352-796-7033

KIRCHNER, Patricia L. 75, died Feb. 27. Survived by husband of 56 years Charles; daughter Beverley Walker; son, Charles A. Kirchner III; brothers Leslie Jr., Rodney and Roger Chaston; 6 grands.

LANGEVIN, Helen M. 84, of New Port Richey, died March 9, 2011. Survived by daughters Cheryl Zimmerman, Sandy Durfee, and Suzanne Bundy.

LEMOINE, Arthur F. 80, of Largo, passed away March 7, 2011 at Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park. He was born and raised in Lowell, MA and moved to Florida in 1970. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, Madeira Beach office and the Florida Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post 273. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Alice; one sister, Margaret; two brothers, Donnie & Bernie and their spouses; three sons, Steve, Larry, Phil; one daughter Margie and their spouses; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Helen and son David. There will be a graveside ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg, on March 17th at 10 am. Memorial donations in his name may be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760 Mohn Funeral Home Seminole, FL

LETO, Gaetano "Tom" 76 of Tampa passed away on March 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Dominick Leto. He is survived by his wife, Norma; a son, Michael Leto; a daughter, Anita Becton (Michael); 2 grandchildren, Andrea and Brian Wade; a sister, Diana Buchanan (Austin) and his mother, Antonina Leto. He retired from Tampa Electric Company and was a member of the alumni of Jesuit High School, class of 1953, also a member and the secretary of Superstars Bowling League. The family will receive friends on Tuesday March 15 from 6-8 pm at the Boza & Roel funeral home located at 4730 N Armenia Ave. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hillsborough Association of Retarded Citizens, 2714 W. Kirby, Tampa FL 33614 or the SuperStar Bowling League, 14052 Briardale Ln, Tampa, FL 33618.

MARINELLI, Dorothy 83, of Largo, passed away on March 8, 2011. She is remembered as a loving wife and mother. Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 49th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33709 memorialparkfuneralhome.com

MARRERO RODRIGUEZ, Benicio 85, of Tampa, passed away on March 6, 2011. He was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on July 9, 1925. His loving family includes wife Carmen G. Rosado; daughters, Ivelisse Marrero, Evelyn Marrero; brother, Geovani Marrero; 5 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Gustavo A. Marrero; parents, Basilisa Rodriguez and Adolfo Marrero; brothers Jaime and Francisco Marrero. Benicio worked for the National Guard for many years and was a member of Alianza Cristiana Misionera. Visitation in his honor will be held on Friday, March 11th, 2011, from 5 pm to 9 pm with service between 6 pm and 7 pm. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 12 noon at Gonzalez Funeral Home with burial and military honors to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Please visit www.gonzalezfuneral.com for online guestbook.

MARTIN, Robert Richard age 68, of Inverness, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at his residence. A Funeral Service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 3 pm at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Kell officiating, followed by military honors from VFW Post #4337 of Inverness. Burial will follow at a later date at Memorial Park in St. Petersburg. The family will receive friends in visitation from 2 pm until the hour of service. Robert was born on March 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Robert Super and Elva Martin and came to this area in 1971, from Wilmington, DE. He was employed by Verizon Telephone Company as a telephone technician. Robert served our country in the United States Navy as a deep sea diver aboard the USS Sunbird. He earned his 4th degree black belt in Chito-Ryu karate and was a sensei and instructor for over 25 years in Gulfport. He was also an avid gun collector, enjoyed boating and had a deep love for wildlife. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Shawn Shirley Martin, Inverness; two daughters Shelley (Terry) Dixon, Dublin, GA and Kelley (John) Doepel, St. Petersburg; his brother David (Jean) Martin Springhill; four grandchildren and his beloved dachshund, Barkley. He was preceded in death by his sister Janice Poore. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to Humanitarians of Florida.

McMILLEN, Geraldine R. 68, of St. Petersburg, died March 8, 2011 at Hospice House Woodside. For obit info: gardensanctuaryfunerals.com Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home Seminole 727-391-0121

MERCADO, Juana 84, entered into rest March 9, 2011. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, Juana was a resident of Tampa. She is survived by her husband, Felix Ortiz; two sons, Eladio, and Ramon Cintron; four daughters, Juanita Cintron, Marta Lora, Ada Cintron, Johanna Cintron; brother, Teodoro Mercado; sixteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grand- children. Gonzalez Funeral Home 813-931-1833

MILLER, Donna Marie 46, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday, March 3, 2011, at home. She is survived by a loving family. ALifeTribute-Gulfport

MOORE, Eugene F. 86, of Dunedin, died March 10. Survived by wife Addie Sue; daughter Helen Moore; son Robert Moore; 4 grandchildren; sister Roberta Hardin; and brother Myron Moore.

MOORE, Norma E. 74, of St. Petersburg, passed away March 9, 2011. She is survived by her loving family. Holloway Funeral Home, Inc. Oldsmar, FL 813-855-2439

NIESEL, Devin W. 21, of Hampton, FL departed this life on March 8, 2011. He is survived by mother Melissa Dempsey; brother Travis Niesel; and grandparents Lucy Ann Holman and her husband Francis, and A.J. Dempsey. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 3 pm at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 SR 39 S, Plant City, where the family will receive friends beginning at 2 pm. Interment to follow at Fellowship Cemetery, Ft. Lonesome. Expressions of condolence at www.hopewellfuneral.com.

RAAB, Anna Helen 92, of San Antonio, FL died March 9. She is survived by 2 sisters, Dolores (Delfin) Reigo de Dios and Joan Miller. Loyless Funeral Home 813-996-6610

RAO, Uma Rajeswari of Tampa, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at University Community Hospital from cardiac complications. She is survived by her loving husband, Papineni Seethapathi Rao; beloved daughters Karuna P. Rao, Rajani P. Shah, and Sobha P. Fritz; their husbands; Anil Rao, Vipul Shah, and Jason Fritz; and the 7 grandchildren she cherished, Nathan and Sonya Rao, Sohan, Rahil, and Neel Shah, and Devan and Shaan Fritz. Born and raised in Andhra Pradesh, India, she is also survived by her parents, Nayani Subbarao and Dhanalakshmi; and two younger sisters Vatsala Surath and Aruna Madireddy. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, an adoring grandmother, gifted artist, and a thoughtful friend. Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 11 am at Trinity Memorial Gardens 12609 Memorial Dr., Trinity, FL 34655, 813-920-4241

RHEA, Gloria Of Niota, IL, visiting Pinellas County, passed away Mar. 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving family. Holloway Funeral Home-Oldsmar 813-855-2439

ROSS, Alice M. 86, of Tampa, passed away March 5, 2011. She was born and raised in Cincinnati and moved to Florida in 1981. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; and brother, Edward Cordes. She is survived by her son, Robert J. Ross; daughters, Barbara Laymon, Theresa Davis (Paul), Patricia King (Thomas), Nancy Kiehl (Stan), and Angela Ross; sister, Mary Cummings; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will take place at 10 am, Friday, March 18, 2011 at Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon. Interment will follow at 1:30 pm, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, March 17, 2011 from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to LifePath Hospice. Stowers Funeral Home Brandon 813-689-1211

ROUILLIER, Ryan Paul 36, of Homosassa, died on March 6. Survivors: father, Maurice and brothers, Sean & Chris. Service March 12, from 5-7 pm, 4450 U.S. 19. For full obit & to leave condolences, please visit brewerfuneral.com 352-596-4991

SAUNDERS, Jahraud "Doobie" 26, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. He is survived by mother, Johnnie Ruth; two brothers and three sisters. Cason Funeral & Cremation Services, 352-796-7033

SIMKUS, Deborah Corinne 46, of New Port Richey, passed away on Sunday evening, March 6th, at the Marliere Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Chad Miner of Clarksville, TN and Dylan Miner of New Port Richey. She also leaves her mother; 5 siblings and many friends in Florida. In lieu of flowers, a Florida UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Account) has been established at Bank of America for her minor son Dylan. Checks can be made payable to Dylan J. Miner and mailed to 8910 Mike St., Port Richey, FL 34668 for deposit by his Aunt (Pamela Dyer) as Custodian of the account.

SMITH, Caletta Dixie 60, of Clearwater, passed away on March 8, 2011. She was born July 20, 1950, at Lincoln, IL, a daughter of Calvin W. Short and Etta E. Klokkenga Short. Dixie was an avid and talented seamstress, and she loved animals, particularly dogs and cats, a number of whom were lucky to share her life. She leaves behind a son, Michael Smith; a devoted partner, Jeffrey Campbell and his family; her mother Etta Short; and two sisters, Esther Sparks and Maralee (William) Boerma of Illinois. Dixie will also be missed by her extended family, including the nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and geat-nephews that she enjoyed and loved so much. Memorials may be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33860-9962. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. ALifeTribute 347-5521

STALLARD, Sally Ann 59, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011. Survivors include her father, Bruce; sister, Susan; niece, Ellie (Dustin) and many cousins. Blount & Curry MacDill Chapel.

STIER, Margaret F. 88, of Palm Harbor, died Mar.9, 2011. Survived by her husband, Robert Stier, of Dunedin and a loving family. Veterans Funeral Care 727-524-9202

STONYS, Catherine 76, of New Port Richey, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Katrina Stonys was born in Vilkaviskis, Lithuiania, on Dec. 13, 1934. She and her family emigrated to Chicago, IL in 1949. She graduated Maria High School in 1953. She was married in 1956 to Algerd Stonys, now deceased. Catherine Stonys completed the process, and was sworn in for U.S. citizenship in October, 2001. Catherine raised her family and worked in the data processing industry from the time of key punch cards. Working for manufacturing and steel industries in the Midwest, she processed paperless orders before the first great fuel crisis. She moved to Florida in order to be closer to her parents and provided her IT application skills for the State of Florida, from which she retired. She was awarded and commended for her service and skill while working for HRS, specifically for department of juveniles, later named the Department of Child Services. She is survived by her sons, Algis and Raymond; two grandchildren, Benjamin and Angela. She was dedicated to caring for her family and will be extremely missed. A memorial will be held for placement of her remains at Memorial Gardens when arrangements can be concluded. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.floridamortuary.net 813-237-2900

SUDBURY, Edward L. age 68, of Palm Harbor, passed away March 8, 2011. He was born Nov. 21, 1942, in Chattanooga, TN; son of the late Roscoe Sudbury and Eleanor Hunter Sudbury of Nashville, TN. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Pemberton Sudbury of 34 years and sons Mark (Dana), Chris (Tara), James (Jesse), Ross; sister Sharon Sudbury Hiett (Jim); 3 grandchildren, Haley, Hannah and Brandon and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was a long time member of Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church and where he served as a Sunday school teacher and was an active member of Gideons International. He retired from working in the mortgage industry after 35 years and also served as a past President of the Suncoast Mortgage Bankers Association. Contact Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the following charities Suncoast Hospice Foundation or Gideons International

THORNE, Jack S. 61, of Palm Harbor passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; children, John, Jennifer Beaudoin & her husband Joshua; grandchildren, Alexandra & James; his brother, Randy & his wife, Sue their children Taylor & Austin; stepmother, Marian. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Martha, and his son James. In lieu of flowers, please send donatios to the Healing Heroes program through AMVETS. A celebration of his life will be held Friday March 11th at 6 pm at Daddy's Grill on Tampa Road, Oldsmar.

WALKER, James Alexander 72, formerly of Safety Harbor, died on Feb. 26, in E. Yorkshire, UK. Well loved during his career at Pegasus TSI, he is survived by 2 loving grandchildren James Ryan Walker and Cory Gerald Walker of Clearwater. Farewell, Jimlad.

WARD, Perry Michael "Mike" 63, St. Petersburg, died March 4. Private family interment at Bay Pines Nat'l. Details & guestbook at www.veteransfuneralcare.com Veterans 727-524-9202

WILLENDRUP, Elsie Inez 88, passed into Heaven's gates March 5th, 2011, from complications due to Alzheimers Disease. She moved to Largo from Scotia, NY to be under the care of her nephew Martin Denton and his wife Loretta and resided at Arden Courts of Largo. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband Willy of Scotia and her sister Viola Beck of Largo. Elsie was an executive secretary for GE for over 30 years in Schenectady. She was an active volunteer for the Red Cross for many years and initiated a program to teach stroke victims to be comfortable in water. She was a long time breast cancer survivor and took pride in visiting cancer patients to give them information and comfort. Those who knew Elsie came to love her for her stern but caring ways and if she liked you, you had friend for life. Her family and friends give special thanks to Arden Courts of Largo for the love and excellent care they gave her and to hospice the coral team. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Scotia, NY. Instead of flowers, please make a donation in her name to the Cancer Society or Hospice.

YOUNG, Dorothy 64, of Pinellas Park, died March 9, 2011 at Hospice Woodside. There are no known survivors. ALifeTribute FuneralCare 727-559-7793