Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home
Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home serves the families of the Clearwater, Florida community by offering a variety of services and products to meet their needs - all in one convenient and beautiful location. Sylvan Abbey's caring professionals ensure that families are provided with the best choices when making funeral arrangements or choosing memorial property. Our perpetual care cemetery is beautifully maintained; our funeral home is comfortable and warm; and our professional staff is always available to assist families at the time of need or with prearrangements. Our Funeral Home Located on the grounds of Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, our funeral home offers all families the convenience and comfort of making all arrangements for funeral services, merchandise, flowers and memorial property in one location. Since opening in 1992, our professional funeral directors have helped thousands of families through their most difficult times of need. This caring service offered in our warm and comfortable setting is why families continue to choose Sylvan Abbey. Our Memorial Park Established in 1853, Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park is home to Pinellas County's oldest recorded burial. For nearly 150 years, families in Clearwater, Florida have turned to Sylvan Abbey as their final resting place, joining many of the area's pioneering families and city founders. While rich in history, our memorial park remains vibrant and progressive, offering state-of-the-art burial options. Much of our 95-acre memorial park is densely shaded by more than 1,000 mature southern live oaks shrouded with Spanish moss. This old south atmosphere is enhanced by flowering magnolia and dogwood trees throughout, four beautifully landscaped ponds surrounded by stately oaks and bald cypress trees, and colorful azaleas in bloom each spring. A walk through Sylvan Abbey's magnificent grounds reveals structures and statuary by some of the world's finest artists and craftsmen. The centerpiece of our park is Peacefield Mausoleum and the Garden of Reflection Cremation Garden. Peacefield Mausoleum Well on its way to being one of the largest community mausoleums in the state of Florida, when completed Peacefield Mausoleum will encompass 16 mausoleum buildings surrounding two landscaped atriums with the beautiful Peacefield Chapel at its center. Today, the first two phases have been completed, providing thousands of burial spaces nestled among the two atriums and the two-story, open-air Peacefield Chapel. Warm brick and wood accents complement the rich marble interior walls. Magnificent stained-glass windows depict spiritual and natural images. In the chapel itself, the wood and glass cathedral ceiling rises nearly 60 feet; the chapel is home to two of the area's largest and most beautiful stained-glass windows, The Glory of Heaven and The Creation. Garden of Reflection Cremation Garden Here, the elements and beauty of nature come together to inspire unique and affordable choices reflecting the individuality and beliefs of those choosing cremation. In the Autumn of 2004, the Garden of Reflection opened to reveal quiet walkways and graceful palms that will provide a place of comfort and reflection for generations to come. "Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park recognized as one of the top 20 grounds organizations." The care and attention to detail on which Sylvan Abbey's professional grounds team prides itself has not gone unnoticed. Sylvan Abbey was recognized by two national landscape organizations. In September 2000, Landscape Management magazine named Sylvan Abbey one of the "Top 20 Grounds Organizations in the United States and Canada." The Professional Grounds Management Society and Landscape Management magazine cosponsored the 2000 Green Star Professional Grounds Management Honor Award bestowed upon Sylvan Abbey for excellence in the Green Industry.
Our Obituaries
Rosemary T. Reece
March 12, 1938 - February 7, 2012
REECE, Rosemary T. 73, of Clearwater went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 7, 2012.
She served her community as a registered nurse and cared for ill patients in the local hospitals of the many areas where she lived during her husband Robert's military career. Originally from Pottsville, PA, Rosemary moved to the Clearwater area in 1987. Soon after, she began attending Light of Christ...
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Mary J. Labyak
August 27, 1948 - February 4, 2012
LLabyak, Mary J. , 63, died Sat., Feb. 4 in the tender care of those she spent her life mentoring, members of a Suncoast Hospice patient and family care team. She is survived by her beloved companion Taft Abras, brothers Pat Clark (Cindy), John Clark (Holli), and Dan Clark (Traci), nieces Courtney Konieczka (Tom) and Macki Clark, nephew Brian Clark, extended family, friends and those with whom...
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Harvey F. Grant
July 18, 1919 - February 4, 2012
Harvey F. Grant , Aged 92, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence in Clearwater, Florida. He was born July 18, 1919 in Rockville, Maryland to Harvey F. Grant and Marjorie Wilcox Grant.
Harvey's first job was with Western Union working in the Washington, D. C. area where he at times had the privilege of delivering telegrams to the White House.
Harvey was a World War II...
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Betty E. Perkins Upchurch Malz
November 6, 1929 - February 4, 2012
Betty E. Perkins Upchurch Malz
Betty E. Perkins Upchurch Malz, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on February 4th following a period of declining health. Betty was born on November 6, 1929 in Terre Haute, Indiana to G. Glenn and Fern R.(Burns) Perkins. Betty attended Otter Creek High School in Terre Haute where she was a proud member of the girls basketball team....
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Elizabeth Ann Wilson
February 2, 1935 - February 2, 2012
Wilson ,Elizabeth Ann 77, of Clearwater, Florida passed away, surrounded by her family on her 77th birthday Thursday February 2, 2012.
Betty as she was known to her friends and family was born In Valhalla, NY in 1935. She moved to Florida with her husband and 6 children in 1971. Betty was a strong and personable women, having to be to raise 6 children and work with her husband David R...
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Angelo Dundee
August 30, 1921 - February 1, 2012
DDundee, Angelo 90 of Palm Harbor, Florida, died Wednesday (Feb. 1, 2012) of a heart attack. The brilliant trainer and motivator who worked the corner for Muhammad Ali in his greatest fights and willed Sugar Ray Leonard to victory in his biggest bout. Angelo was best known for being in Ali's corner for most of his career, but those in the sport also knew him as an ambassador for boxing and a...
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Marie M. Clark
April 5, 1925 - January 31, 2012
Clark, Marie M, 86, Clearwater, passed away on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at Brookside Hospice of Palm Harbor.
She was born April 5th, 1925 in Chicago, IL and eventually came to Florida in August of 1966. She was a Bookkeeper for O.L. Products, Oldsmar, FL from 1994 to 2010.
She is survived by daughters, Kathleen Brown, Carol Garcia and Donna Carollo; sons, William Clark III, Philip...
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John Luis Saez
June 23, 1947 - January 30, 2012
John Saez was born on June 23rd 1947 in Ponce Puerto Rico. He was a strong proud man who never steered away from his principles. A devoted husband of 44 years and a strong caring father who made every effort to make sure his children always followed the right path in life.
He is survived by his wife Aida, his sons Juan, John Jr. and Richard; daughter, Maritza; 4 Grandchildren and one Great...
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Ray E. Glasscock
May 6, 1925 - January 30, 2012
Glasscock, Ray , 86 passed away January 30, 2012. He was born in Kentucky on May 6, 1925. He served in the U.S. Navy druing WWII. After serving in the military he began his career in the grocery store industry. In 1949 he met his wife Elsie and a few years after, became a manager for Kroger Groceries. He worked with Kroger for 25 years. During that time he and Elsie had two daughters,...
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Patricia Anne Dick
May 2, 1977 - January 28, 2012
Patricia Anne Dick 34, passed away on January 28, 2012. Patricia was born May 02, 1977.
She is survived by her husband Eric Dick; daughter Haily Dick; son Trinten Ore; mother Pamala Carl; brother Adam Weigel; sister Elizabeth Carl and other loving family and friends.
In Honor and Memory of Patricia Anne Dick a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 11, 2012 from 3:00 P.M....
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Edith S. Eylward
May 27, 1923 - January 27, 2012
Edith Eylward 88, of Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on January 27,2012 under the care of Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Yalesville, Ct. and moved to Florida in 1965 where she retired from a Yacht company in 1989.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred & Phoebe Smith of Yalesville Ct, brothers George and Al Smith of Yalesville, Ct. a...
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Alta M. Black
May 28, 1926 - January 24, 2012
BLACK, Alta M. 85, of Clearwater passed away January 24, 2012.
Alta was born May 28, 1926 to John Clinton and Luria Ellen Tobin in Tampa. A true Florida Native, she moved from Tampa to Pinellas County as a young girl and attended Largo High School. As a teenager in 1943, she attended a USO dance where she met the love of her life, Francis S. Black. The two were married shortly thereafter on...
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Dorothy Elizabeth Sopko
November 3, 1917 - January 21, 2012
Sopko, Dorothy Elizabeth, 94 of Dunedin,Florida passed away on Saturday January 21, 2012.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 3, 1917. She retired in 1981 from ALCOA after 32 years of service within the accounting department. She relocated to Dunedin, FL in 2003.
Dorothy loved to travel and was fortunate to visit Japan, China, The Holy Land, Czechoslovakia and Italy.
She was a...
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Wilfred Braden Everett, Jr.
April 4, 1924 - January 20, 2012
Everett, Wilfred Braden 87, of Seminole, FL, passed away on January 20, 2012 in Pinckney, Michigan.
Wilfred was born on April 4, 1924 in West Newton, Pennsylvania to Wilfred and Evelyn Everett. On January 1, 1951 Wilfred married Elizabeth (Rouse) in Greensberg, Pennsylvania and together had three children.
Surviving Wilfred is his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Everett of Seminole, Fl, son,...
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Helen Louise Schaffner
December 5, 1921 - January 19, 2012
A Memorial Service for Helen Louise Schaffner, nee Osborne, age 90, will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Clearwater Center, 1270 Turner Street, Clearwater, Florida. Officiating will be the Rev. William Magee of St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Clearwater.
Mrs. Schaffner died Thursday, January 19th at her home in Clearwater, FL. A resident of Clearwater for the past twenty...
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Gertrude "Trudy" Schaefer
October 11, 1919 - January 19, 2012
Schaefer, Gertrude (Trudy) Lurena Foard died suddenly on January 19, 2012 at age 92 in Clearwater, Florida. She was born October 11, 1919 in Richland County, Wisconsin on the farm homestead in the Township of Orion, the daughter of the late Lurena Horne Foard and Oscar Leonard Foard. Trudy graduated from Richland Center High School in 1937 and the county Normal School in 1939. She taught in...
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Susan Ann Roberts
January 12, 1959 - January 19, 2012
Susan Ann Roberts 53, of Clearwater, Florida passed away on Thursday January 19, 2012 peacefully in her home.
She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and moved to Florida 40 years ago.
Susan was preceded in death by her father John V. Stumbers and survived by her beloved husband Jack Dale Roberts; mother Mary Ann Stumbers; sister, Lynn Marie Nowak and 3 loving children: son, Jeffry "JJ"...
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Martha J. Nelson
February 7, 1923 - January 19, 2012
NELSON, Martha J. 88, of Palm Harbor passed away January 19, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Nelson. Survived by her three children, Marsha Huddleston and spouse Jim Huddleston, Pam Curtis, Bill Nelson and wife Deborah. Seven Grandchildren that were the light of her life. Kim Curtis Ashley, Tracy Curtis Krause and husband Craig, Bill Nelson II and his wife Michelle, Mike Nelson...
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Cynthia Theresa Wilson
September 28, 1942 - January 18, 2012
Cynthia Theresa Wilson age 69, died at her home in Palm Harbor, FL on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.
Born September 28, 1942, in St. Catherine, Jamaica, she was the second of ten children of Donald and Alma Green. She attended St. Mary's College and worked at Hart's Enterprise. Thereafter, she was a supervisor and Assistant Manager at Brooks Shoppers Fair in Kingston. She migrated to the...
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Margaret Anne Gause Peacock
November 27, 1952 - January 18, 2012
GAUSE PEACOCK, Margaret Anne 59, of Clearwater went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2012 after an extended illness.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Curtis and Joyce Gause of St. Petersburg, her sister Carolyn LeBoeuf and husband Dean of Tallahassee, her brother Jeff Gause of Tallahassee, her beloved nephew Ryan LeBoeuf and wife Julia of Columbia, Missouri, and her precious niece Nicole...
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Nellie L. Marquardt
April 6, 1932 - January 16, 2012
Marquardt, Nellie 79, of Clearwater,Florida passed away on Monday, January 16,2012 at Morton Plant Hospital.
She is survived by her husband William and sister, Minnie Patrick.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL.33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com
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Loretta Lorry Giuffre
October 23, 1927 - January 14, 2012
Giuffre', Loretta "Lorry", of Largo, passed away January 14, 2012. She was born October 23, 1927 in Chicago, IL.
She was a graduate of Kelvyn Park H.S. in 1945 and Ripon College in Ripon, WI in 1949.
She was a member of Altar and Rosary Society of St. Mary of the Woods Church , serving as Treasurer and President.
She resided in Lake Geneva, WI from 1978 to 1985 before settling...
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Teresa L. Thomas
February 1, 1926 - January 14, 2012
Thomas, Teresa L. was born on Feb. 1, 1926 and died on Jan. 10, 2012. Born in Albion, MI, moved to Largo in 1963. Married to George Thomas, and their daughter Debbie, both called home to The Lord prior to her passing. Teresa was a sister in Christ and was a faithful member of the Central Church of Christ in Clearwater where she enjoyed many years of fellowship and worship. Teresa was a resident...
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Thelma L. Peirce
May 16, 1918 - January 13, 2012
Thelma L. Peirce passed away on Friday January 13, 2012 at the age of 93. Thelma was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army and dedicated herself to their mission. She is survived by her loving family and friends.
A memorial of Thelma's life will be acknowledged during the Salvation Army Clearwater Citadel Corps Sunday morning service on January 29, 2012 beginning at 10:45am. All are welcome...
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Rick Rizzo
December 8, 1959 - January 12, 2012
RIZZO, Rick 52, of Wesley Chapel passed away January 12, 2012. Rick is survived by his loving wife and family.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3pm on Sunday January 15, 2012 at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 3pm. Interment will follow in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.
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Elizabeth V. Clark-Luka
November 20, 1920 - January 12, 2012
Betty Clark-Luka, 91, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday January 12, 2012.
She was born in Cloquet, MN on November 20, 1920. She spent most of her adult life raising 5 sons in Ames, IA, later working as a part-time realtor on Sanibel Island FL, before retiring to Hayesville, NC, and Sun City Center, FL.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,...
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John Philip Julian
May 11, 1966 - January 11, 2012
Julian, John, 45, of Clearwater passed away peacefully at home after a courageous 3 ½ year battle with cancer. He was born in Camp Hill, PA, but raised in Clearwater. He graduated from Countryside High School in 1984 and University of Florida in 1989 with a Master's Degree. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta.
He touched the lives of thousands throughout his 21 year teaching and coaching career...
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Doris Allison Roth
February 26, 1923 - January 10, 2012
Doris Allison Roth was born on February 26, 1923 in Strasburg, OH. Throughout her childhood, she loved school & was an outstanding student. She participated in sports of all kinds & played clarinet in the band.
After her graduation from Strasburg High School in 1941, she started training at the Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing. In 1944, she joined the student Cadet Nurse Corps &...
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Socorro Torruella
November 25, 1936 - January 9, 2012
Torruella, Socorro 75, Brooklyn, NY, passed away on January 9,2012 at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.
She was born in Puerto Rico and eventually moved to Brooklyn with her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jorge, and her son, Roberto. Survivors include 4 daughters, Elizabeth Gavieres; Lourdes Sepulveda; Nancy and Sandra Torruella; 3 sons, John and Edwin Quintana and...
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Peter Martin Ericksen
July 1, 1965 - January 8, 2012
ERICKSEN, Peter Martin, 46, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2012, at Florida Hospital of Tampa.
Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he grew up and went to school in Edison and Lawrenceville.
He lived at the Falcon Group Home in Palm Harbor and attended UPARC.
He loved all sports, particularly baseball.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harry E. Ericksen. He is...
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Billie S. Woodside
July 28, 1928 - January 7, 2012
Billie Woodside, 83 of Clearwater, Florida passed away Saturday January 7th, 2012. She was born in Waycross, Georgia. She worked as a teacher at Ponce de Leon Elementary School teaching 2nd Grade for 28 years, retiring in 1992. She was a Charter Member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Largo, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Shackford and Jean Shackford and her...
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Joseph Havasi
April 11, 1920 - January 5, 2012
NILES – Joseph Havasi, 91, 1500 McKinley Avenue died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 9:30 pm at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home follow an extended illness.
He was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 11, 1920 the son of Joseph and Zsuzsana (Parai) Havasi and journeyed with his family to the United States and Tampa, Florida as Hungarian refugees in 1957. With the help of Mary and Sam LaPolla,...
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Julie S. Hoyt Rigsby
December 23, 1954 - January 5, 2012
Rigsby, Julie S. Hoyt 57, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on Thursday January 5, 2012 at her home.
She was born in Clearwater, raised in Safety Harbor and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Safety Harbor.
She is survived by her son, David A. Moore of St. Petersburg; daughters, Amy E. Moore of Shelbyville, TN and Molly L. Hall (Andy) of Tullahoma, TN and daughter,Adriana ;...
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Mary "Helen" Reynolds
December 2, 1933 - January 5, 2012
Reynolds, Mary "Helen" 78 of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away January 5, 2012.
Survived by Daughter, Diana (Joe) Zihala; 3 Grandchildren- Harold III, Darold, Cheryl; 7 Great Grandchildren- Austin, Harold IV, Ally, Marcus, Ethan, Camden, Ryan.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 34691
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com
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Frederic C. Wilson
December 2, 1916 - January 4, 2012
Wilson, Frederic C. 95, of Oldsmar, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2012.
He was a graduate of the Edison Institute and a friend and colleague to Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Frederic was an exceptional businessman who was greatly respected and well known for his firm approach to leadership and performance. These attributes were exemplified during his tenure as Vice President of Bristol...
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John J. Kumbat
August 13, 1932 - January 4, 2012
John J. Kumbat "Rigger" born in Philadelphia on August 13, 1932. He resided in Levittown, Pa before relocating to Palm Harbor, Florida in 1999.
John was employed by the Philadelphia ILA Union as a Long Shore man and Rigger, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission in maintenance. He was also employed as a Security Officer with the Neshaminy School District in Langhorne, PA. More...
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Ruth A Wright
September 28, 1938 - January 4, 2012
Ruth Ann Wright of Tampa, Florida passed away Jan. 4, 2012, at the age of 73. She was born in Northville, Michigan to James and Jessie Watson. Ruth came into the Watson family as the last child and only daughter. She has two brothers that have preceded her in death:
James W. Watson and David E. Watson.
When she was two years old they moved to Miami from Michigan. Later on she lived on a...
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Elvira N. Constantino
March 25, 1926 - January 4, 2012
Constantino, Elvira
Joined the angels in heaven on Jan. 4th. Survived by her loving husband, Tony; Son, Anthony Jr.; Sister, Yolanda (Patrick) Bouffard, CA; Brother, Sam, NY; brother in law & sister-in-laws, Christine Lacagnina, Joseph (Natalie) Constantino, Clara Caffarelli & Anne (Frank) Cimino; Loving caregiver, Alice Sweet; Many nieces & nephews. Viewing hours will Sunday, 3-7 p.m. with a...
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Ernesto A. Conte
January 20, 1931 - January 2, 2012
Conte, Dr. Ernesto "Lulu", 80, Clearwater, Fl, died of natural causes on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at Brookside Hospice of Palm Harbor.
He was born in Santiago de Cuba and eventually moved to Clearwater in 1977. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, as well as an admired physician, having practiced medicine for over 30 years at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital. ~His music will live on...
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Francis J. "Frank" Ellis
December 4, 1921 - January 2, 2012
EEllis II, Francis J. , passed away Jan. 2, 2012 at age 90. Born in Brooklyn, NY Dec. 4, 1921 to father Francis and mother Helen Ellis. he graduated high school and served in the European Theatre during WW II and was discharged honorably. He married Marjorie Louise Troise on May 14, 1950 at St. Hugh's of Lincoln Catholic Church.
An earnest and hardworking father and husband, Frank loved...
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Bernice R. Verdelotti
August 20, 1925 - January 2, 2012
V Verdelotti, Bernice 86 of Tampa passed away Jan. 2, 2012. Survived by loving husband of 63 years, Bill; Sons, Brian and Brett (Jeena); Daughters, Bonnie and Brenda; Grandchildren, Brett(Cherise), Krista, and Brian; 3 Brothers, Herb Schaller, Raymond Schaller, and Donald Schaller. Bernice was a Girl Scout Leader and worked for Girl Scouts of America. Member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist...
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Dawn P. Fares
January 23, 1926 - January 1, 2012
Fares, Dawn P., 85 of New Port Richey, Florida (formerly Clearwater) passed away on Sunday January 1, 2012.
She was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 23, 1926.
She was a member of the Espiritu Santo Catholic Church.
Her husband of 59 years, Alfred Fares, Sr., preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by her former daughter-in- law, Wanda Riley; her son, Alfred Fares, Jr. and his...
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Vernon J. Smith
July 28, 1917 - December 31, 2011
SMITH,VERNON J. 94, of Clearwater, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, under the care of Haven Hospice and family in Gainesville.
He was born in Walnut City, IA and moved from Davenport, IA to Florida in 1960, where he worked for General Electric until his retirement. A gentle man, with big hands and an even bigger heart, he was an avid golfer and fisherman and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He...
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Edward F. Dostert
August 13, 1922 - December 31, 2011
DOSTERT, Edward F. 89, of South Pasadena, Florida died December 31, 2011.
Survived by wife June; children, Renee, Robyn, & Dennis. 9 grand-children 3 great-grandchildren.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com
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James George Causman
July 17, 1924 - December 30, 2011
Causman, James George, 87, of Clearwater, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Friday December 30, 2012 at the Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park, Florida.
He was born July 17, 1924 in his home in Barberton, Ohio to Nicolaus and Grace (Sens) Causman. He graduated from Barberton High School on June 4, 1942. After graduation he worked as an assembler at the Firestone Tire and...
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Catherine D. Jacob
June 15, 1922 - December 29, 2011
Catherine Jacob, age eighty-nine, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she married her true love, Al Jacob. They were married for sixty-two years and had three devoted children: Pat, Al, and Karen.
Catherine's dream had always been to live in Florida. At the age of fifty-eight, this dream had a reality when Catherine and Al moved to Clearwater. By this time, she had a daughter-in...
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Joyce Ferguson
March 9, 1932 - December 29, 2011
FERGUSON, Joyce 79, of Oldsmar passed away Thursday Dec. 29, 2011.
Born in Hershey, PA, Joyce was a longtime resident of New York before moving to Oldsmar in 1995. Joyce was a loving wife, a devoted mother to her 5 children, and a faithful parishioner of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa, and is survived by her husband of 57 years, Don; children...
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Harold L Horning
September 29, 1916 - December 28, 2011
Harold Horning, 95, of Clearwater (formerly of St. Petersburg), passed away December 28, 2011, at Westchester Gardens Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Bowmansville, PA, September 29, 1916, to the late Luella and Paul Horning. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Alton Horning. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Horning; his three children and their families...
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Goff E. Joyner
December 1, 1920 - December 28, 2011
J Joyner, Goff E. , 91 Born December 1, 1920 in Big Cabin, OK as a twin to Ross Joyner of Omaha, NE. He was the son of Jonathon Porter Joyner and Carrie Lorena Davis, and the survivor of four brothers and two sisters. In 1929, the family lost their farm in the Dust Bowl and moved to Kansas. He became a door-to-door salesman selling sewing machines for Sears. While on the clock, he met his...
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Marsha Ellen Skelly
January 26, 1947 - December 25, 2011
Marsha Skelly (nee Phillips) passed away peacefully on Christmas day, her favourite day of the year. She lost a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born January 26th, 1947 in the same house and same bed as her mother in Crossett, Arkansas. She is predeceased by her father Madison and brother Michael. She is survived by her mother Mildred Richardson of Clearwater, brother Richard (Margery) of...
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Terence Lord "Terry" McConnell
February 19, 1927 - December 25, 2011
McConnell, Terence Lord "Terry" 84 of Dunedin died Dec. 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years Joyce Irene McConnell of Clearwater, Florida; 4 children, David Matthew McConnell of Bonifay, Florida, Lynda Dianne McConnell Carroll of Pahoa, Hi, Leslie Daniel (Charlie) McConnell of Clearwater, FL and Michael Scott McConnell, of Dunedin, FL ; 7 grandchildren: Matthew David Artley...
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Lucille M. Walchli
October 15, 1929 - December 25, 2011
Lucille Mae (Samuelson) Walchli, 82, died Sunday, December 25, 2011, with her family by her side in Tampa Florida.
She was born on October 15, 1929 in Warren Pennsylvania, to Carl Elmer and Violet Margaret (Gilmore) Samuelson. She graduated from Warren High School in 1948. Lucille was an avid ice skater, accomplished musician, sang in the church choir and taught Sunday school. She married...
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Agatha Elizabeth Shemet
August 19, 1917 - December 21, 2011
SHEMET, Agatha Elizabeth 94, of Clearwater,Florida passed away, Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
Services are pending, please check back for the date and time.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com
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Arline M. Cronin
August 9, 1923 - December 21, 2011
CRONIN, Arline M. 88, of Safety Harbor, passed away December 21, 2011.
Arline was born August 9, 1923 to parents Elmer and Helen Krewer in Rochester, NY. She was a longtime resident of Corning and Big Flats, NY before moving to Florida in 2005. Arline was a graduate of Northside Blodgett High School, Corning, NY, and a longtime employee of Corning, Inc.
She was a communicant of All Saints...
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Everett V. Stibbins
May 15, 1917 - December 18, 2011
Stibbins, Everett V, 94, Spring Hill, Florida passed away on Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center of Brooksville.
He was born in Kentucky until moving to Florida in 1955.
He was preceeded in death by his wife, Lucille in 1987. He is survived by his daughter, Jan (Rick) Mills; brother, Ken Stibbins, and sisters, Lorraine Beld and La Verne Stibbins. He also leaves behind...
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Earlene Kay Poindexter
February 24, 1950 - December 17, 2011
A Brand New Day For A Brand New Kay
Earlene Kay Poindexter - A true Proverbs 31 Woman
February 24, 1950-December 17, 2011
United forever to her loving husband Allen and their children & grandchildren:
Tammy, Jimmy, Cayden & BreAndrea Larkins
Jason & Cristi Poindexter
Amy, Michael, Collin & Morgan Kistler
Katie Rosier, a daughter to her heart.
Survived by her father, Alvin W. Johnson...
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Sandra Jo Acree
February 20, 1963 - December 16, 2011
Sandra Jo Acree
Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend, 48
After a courageous battle with breast cancer, Sandra Jo Acree, 48, of Clearwater, passed away peacefully at her sister's home in Odessa, FL on December 16, 2011. She was surrounded by loving family & friends.
Sandy was born on February 20, 1963 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Ervin Joe and Dollie Emogene Acree. She moved to...
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Jennifer Lynn Hazelton
August 22, 1973 - December 15, 2011
HAZELTON, Jennifer L. 38, of Clearwater, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2011.
Jennifer is survived by her parents Cheryl and Kenneth Hazelton, children Michael Koppinger and Karly Hazelton, brother and sister-in-law Eric and Marisa Hazelton, maternal grandmother Magdalene Hofmeister, paternal grandmother Wanda Hazelton, and many loving nieces and nephews.
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Merlyn E. Franck
January 25, 1918 - December 15, 2011
Franck, Merlyn E. 93, of Dunedin, FL passed away Dec. 15, 2011 at Sunset Point Rehab Center in Clearwater, FL. He was born in Chatfield, Minn. on Jan. 25, 1918. He moved to Dunedin in 1964 from Ft. Worth, TX where he retired from the Air Force with the rank of Major. He was a Military Command Pilot with over 6000 hours of flying time. He was a dispatch operator with the Clearwater Police Dept....
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Michael Lee Zingre
February 25, 1958 - December 14, 2011
Michael Lee Zingre, age 53 of Largo, Florida died on Wednesday December 14, 2011.
Mike was a true native born in St. Petersburg, Florida. He attended St. Petersburg High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for six years. After discharge he attended The University of South Florida, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree.
Mike was a lifetime member of...
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Judith Tipton Hooper
October 5, 1939 - December 12, 2011
Judith Tipton Hooper, 72, of Safety Harbor, FL, passed away quietly in her home on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, with her family and her beloved teacup poodle, "Holly Marie" at her side.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1939, in the Canal Zone in the Republic of Panama. She was married to Captain Enoch L Hooper also from the Canal Zone who preceded her in death in Dec. of 1985.
She worked for the federal...
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Klara Remesi
October 26, 1930 - December 12, 2011
REMESI, Klara 81, of Palm Harbor went home to be with the Lord on Monday Dec. 12, 2011.
Born in Hungary, Klara moved to the United States at 26 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Anton, daughters Barbara and Rosemary, and 4 grandchildren.
The family will receive guests from 5 to 7pm with funeral services beginning at 7pm on Thursday Dec. 15th at Sylvan Abbey...
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Rosine Abrams
July 25, 1927 - December 11, 2011
A ABRAMS, ROSINE, born July 5, 1927, passed away on December 11, 2011 at the age of 84. Originally from Brussels, Belgium, she was an artist, known for her singing, dancing, painting, and storytelling. She appeared in many musical shows, she had the voice of Edith Piaf, and never missed an opportunity to perform at any of her children or grand-children's classrooms over the years. She was a...
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Hansford " Hank " C. Richardson
July 3, 1934 - December 11, 2011
Hansford "Hank" Richardson
Hank was born in Rice Station, Kentucky on July 3, 1934, he was the youngest of 4 children. His father was Elijah Richardson, his mother was Glane Depew Richardson. Glane died of T.B. when she was only 31 years old and Hank was 18 months old, which left his father alone to raise the four children. Elijah moved to Hamilton, Ohio where he could make a better living....
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Robert C Gibbs
July 2, 1969 - December 10, 2011
Robert Gibbs "Bob", 42, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at home, after a long battle with brain cancer, with his family by his side. He leaves behind his wife, Barb, his sons; Christopher, Justin, Matthew and Dylan. Survived by his parents Clayton & Joanne Gibbs, sister Jackie (Jeff) Tonkel, Grandmother Clara Gibbs, several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces & Nephews.
Born July 2,...
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Thelma Gladys Beck
February 6, 1910 - December 7, 2011
Thelma Gladys Beck, age 101 passed away on December 7th at her home in Tarpon Springs. She was born and raised in Patmos, Ohio where she met and married her love of 60 years, Lowell Beck. Together they farmed and later owned a printing company. They moved to Florida in 1955 and operated Beck Printing in Clearwater, Florida. She and Lowell loved to travel the U.S. and square dance. In later...
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Mary Bencivenni
December 3, 1919 - December 5, 2011
Bencivenni Mary 92, of Clearwater, Florida passed away Monday December 5, 2011.
Survived by her husband, Alfred.
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Jerome "Jerry" B. Ruenheck
August 25, 1938 - December 4, 2011
RRuenheck, Jerome "Jerry", 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at the Chapel of Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater, FL.
He is survived by his mother, Charlene Ruenheck; sister, Sherrill Walker and family; daughter, Robin Ruenheck-Faber; granddaughter, Jade Faber; son-in-law, Russ Faber; and loving...
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Christopher Michael Barros
March 21, 1994 - December 4, 2011
Christopher Michael Barros passed away peacefully on December 4, 2011 at 17 years of age. He was born on March 21, 1994 in Elizabeth NJ.
Christopher was the precious and beloved son of Luis & Josefa Barros and adored brother of Gabriel Brian and Madison Rae.
Christopher was a student at Paul B Stephens Exceptional Student Education Center.
Viewing will be held at Sylvan Abbey...
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Richard Kevin Fenlon
March 14, 1959 - December 3, 2011
Fenlon, Richard Kevin, age 52, died on December 3, 2011. He was born in Washington, D.C. and moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1974.
He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Fenlon, and an older brother, Robert Fenlon, Jr. (Dawn Fenlon).
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and two sons, Matthew and Michael. He is also survived by a sister, Patti Gilliss (John Gilliss) of Palm...
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Ronald C. Greene
March 19, 1930 - December 3, 2011
GREENE, Major Ronald C. 81, of The Salvation Army of Clearwater died on Saturday December 3, 2011.
He was a member of The Salvation Army, Clearwater, Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.
Served in the USMC during WWII.
Survived by his wife, Doris of 59 years; children, Donna (John) Jackson of Palm Harbor; Ronald (Terrie) Greene, Jr of Ashville, NC; Major Nancy and John Fuller...
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Lela M. Sewell
November 1, 1919 - December 2, 2011
SEWELL, Lela M. 92, of Clearwater,Florida passed away December 2, 2011.
Survivors include her husband Paul; children, Mary Sowell, Joe and Ruall Sewell; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Private family service will be held at a later date.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
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Joyce M. Bono
August 3, 1931 - December 1, 2011
BONO, Joyce M. 80, of Clearwater passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 1, 2011. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to parents Joseph and Pearl Ann Riley, Joyce was one of 10 children including four brothers and four sisters. Growing up, Joyce's childhood was a happy and joyous one. No matter the circumstances, she always maintained her zeal for life.
Her home in the Mt. Washington area of Cincinnati...
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Marie H. Neumann
March 31, 1924 - November 30, 2011
Neumann, Marie H, 87, Clearwater, Fl, passed away on Wednesday, November 30th at Brookside Hospice House of Palm Harbor. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and retired to Florida from New York in 2000.
She is survived by her two sons, George (Darlene) Neumann, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. and Joseph Neumann, Valley Stream, N.Y.; her sister, Catherine Haubenreich, Clearwater; brother, George,...
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Jack T. Gates, Sr.
November 21, 1923 - November 29, 2011
GATES, Jack T. Sr., 88, of Clearwater, passed away Nov. 29, 2011.
Born in 1923, Jack was a lifetime resident of Clearwater. In 1935, at the age of 12, he joined the First United Methodist Church of Clearwater. As a longtime member of the Church, Jack served as an usher and a greeter and was a member of both the Finance and History Committees. Jack was a proud WWII Veteran who served in the U...
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Norma Jean Shepard
October 21, 1931 - November 28, 2011
Shepard, Norma "Jean" 80 of Dunedin died Nov. 28, 2011. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survived by Daughters, Nora, Carol, Mona and Loretta; Sister, Betty Cunningham; 9 Grandchildren.
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Mildred E. Dvorak
August 19, 1917 - November 28, 2011
Dvorak, Mildred E. 94, of Clearwater, Florida passed away November 28, 2011.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth (Salvatore) Fatone.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com
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Catherine D. Ledford
July 5, 1940 - November 27, 2011
LEDFORD, Catherine Demet, 71, passed away on Nov. 27, 2011 in Hendersonville, NC.
Originally from Racine, WI, Catherine moved to North Carolina in 1965 where she worked as a Stewardess for Braniff International Airlines, served as the Chief Nutritionist for Appalachian State University, and taught Family and Consumer Sciences for 30 years at AC Reynolds High School in Asheville.
In 1985,...
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James R. Brownell, Jr.
July 26, 1924 - November 27, 2011
Brownell, Colonel James R. Jr. 87, passed away on November 27,2011 at Brookside Hospice House in Palm Harbor, Florida.
He leaves his wife of sixty-six years, Mary, six children (Mary of Fairfax, Virginia, Margaret (Rick) of New Port Richey, Florida, Joan (Chuck) of Boulder City, Nevada, Eileen (Bob) of Ashburn, Virginia, Jim of Del Mar, California, and Jack of Rockville, Maryland), five...
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Wayne A. Friend
May 8, 1926 - November 27, 2011
Wayne Albert Friend, 85, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011. He was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania on May 8, 1926.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. His 2 ½ years of service were spent mostly in Europe in the Tank Corps. After the war, he served as the Master Sergeant of the Quartermaster Corps stationed in Nuremburg, Germany. He rose from Private to...
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Dorothy Jean (Haag) George
October 7, 1918 - November 27, 2011
DOROTHY (HAAG) GEORGE
At the ripe old age of 93, passed away on Sunday morning, November 27, 2011 at Bay Tree Care Center in Palm Harbor, FL. were she had lived for the past 3 years. She had many friends there and will be remembered fondly for her beautiful smile.
Dorothy was born in Negley, Ohio on October 7, 1918 to Cletus & Fleda (Walker) Haag. She grew up in East Sparta, Ohio,...
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Eli Adam Jensen
November 2, 2008 - November 25, 2011
JENSEN, Eli Adam age 3, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Survived by parents Joe and Omarlyn; his sister and other loving family members.
Heaven received another beautiful angel.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
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Charles Joseph " Chuck " Reames
August 22, 1933 - November 24, 2011
Reames, Charles J. " Chuck " 78, of Clearwater, Florida passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida.
He was born in New Orleans, LA. on August 22,1933 and at the age of 16 he joined the Marine Corps and served 3 years( 1950- 1953 ) during the Korean War. After the war he tried civilian life but found the military to be his calling and in...
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Bernadean A. Harmon
August 10, 1916 - November 23, 2011
Bernadean A. Harmon, 95, passed away November 23, 2011. Bernie was born August 10, 1916 in Lawrence County Illinois in the front bedroom of her parent's farmhouse. She attended a one room school for her first eight grades--the same school her mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and brothers had attended.
She graduated from Lawrenceville Township High School in 1934. In 1936 she met the love of...
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Andrew Henry Lemieux
October 7, 1923 - November 19, 2011
LEMIEUX, Andrew Henry 88, of Dunedin, Florida died Saturday, November 19, 2011.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce and son, Gerald.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home
2853 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL. 33759
(727) 796-1992
www.sylvanabbey.com
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Charles E. Holland
July 25, 1927 - November 18, 2011
HOLLAND, Charles E. age 84 of Clearwater, Florida died Friday November 18, 2011. Born in Sarasota County, FL.
He was Baptist.
He served in the U.S. Navy as Corpsman for 23 years, also at Bay Pines as a Pharmaceutical technician.
Survived by his wife Betty; Daughters Patricia (Jeff) Bickel; Linda (Danny) Drake. Step-daughter Tracy Crabtree; Step-son Tim (Vera) Lovern. Grandson Stephan....
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Joseph S. Dintino
May 12, 1936 - November 17, 2011
DINTINO, Joseph S. 75, of Tampa,Florida went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2011.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Orfea and survived by his children, Michael (Linda) and Anne Marie; grandchildren, Lisa Marie, Mark, Joseph, and Anthony; 8 great-grand-children; his special companion, Michele; and many extended family members and friends.
The family would like to thank the...
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Clarence Denver Harvey
September 5, 1917 - November 17, 2011
Clarence Denver Harvey, age 94 of Dunedin, Florida passed away Thursday November 17, 2011. He was born on September 5, 1917 to Clarence and Margarette Harvey in Clarksville (Cumberland County), TN where he attended Louise school. As a child, he was nicknamed "Bo" because he walked a bit bow-legged. But he was affectionately called "Bud" by his beloved wife, Mary. He served in the US Army during...
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Gordon W. Maxwell, Jr.
September 8, 1922 - November 16, 2011
Gordon W. Maxwell, Jr. died November 16, 2011 at home under the care of Hospice. Born in 1922 in Homestead, PA, Gordon was the only son with 3 sisters. One sister, Florence Stawarski of West Mifflin, PA, survives him.
Gordon joined the Merchant Marine in 1942 during WWII, starting as an oiler. He attended Kings Point Naval Academy and worked his way up to be Chief Engineer on oil tankers and...
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Helen D. Schaeffer
January 20, 1918 - November 16, 2011
SCHAEFFER, Helen D. 93, of Clearwater, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2011.
Born originally in Fairmont, MN, Helen grew up in Clearwater where she graduated with honors from Clearwater High School. She was a 13 year resident of Regency Oaks. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed travelling the world with her husband.
She is preceded in...
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