Our Obituaries
Delores Lucille Schumann
November 11, 1919 - November 17, 2012
Schumann, Delores L. "Sis", 92, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at Northside Hospital with her family and caregiver at her side. Delores was born on November 11, 1919 in Pearle, Michigan to the late Henry P. and Bertha Staudt, formerly of Lockport, Illinois, moving to St. Petersburg in March, 1975. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter;...
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Gladys Esther Alonso
March 12, 1918 - February 8, 2012
Alonso, Gladys E., 93, of St. Pete Beach, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2012 with her husband Raul and daughter Lillian at her side. She had a love of traveling but mostly for her family, to whom she was very devoted. Gladys was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Raul; her children: Raul (Gladys) Alonso, Esther (Guillermo) Garcia and Lillian ...
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Beatrice D. Stambaugh
February 10, 1915 - February 6, 2012
Stambaugh, Beatrice D., 96, passed peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning. Her boundless humor, love and compassion will be sorely missed by all who knew her, but most especially her family. Not only were we happier people for having had her, but better people as well. We are saddened by her passing but thankful beyond words for the many years we knew and loved her. Hers was an enduring...
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Violet L. Hoffman
February 17, 1925 - February 4, 2012
Hoffman, Violet L., 86, passed away Feb. 4, 2012 in Pinellas Park. She was born in Brownstown, IN in 1925. Surviving is husband Jack R. Hoffman; 6 children: Cheryl, Shirley, Anita, Larry, Sunday and Terri. Also brothers and sisters: Bob, Junior, Maxine, Glen, Randel, Peggy, Jerry and Tommy. She will be missed dearly by her husband and family. Graveside service will be held at 2pm on Thursday...
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Mark Thomas Corder
July 20, 1952 - February 3, 2012
Corder, Mark Thomas, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 3, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 29years, Cynthia Corder; children Michael, Angela, Brett, Justin, Tristan, Fallon and Alexis; siblings Michael Corder and Mary Olsen
A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10am-12pm with the service following...
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Judith B. Plante-Hadlock
July 28, 1941 - February 2, 2012
Plante-Hadlock, Judith B., was taken by the Lord on the afternoon of February 2, 2012 after a brief illness. Judith was surrounded by her husband and family in Gulfside Regional Hospice Center in Hudson, FL at the time of her death.
Judith was born in Barre , VT on July 28, 1941. She attended many schools in Vermont, finally graduating with a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Trinity College in...
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Renee Laura May Goodier
May 28, 1911 - February 2, 2012
Mrs. William R. H. Goodier (Renee) formerly of N. Redington Beach and residing since 2009 at Regal Palms in Largo, Florida, died on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Morton Plant Mease Hospital.
Renee Tilley was born on May 28, 1911 in Tilt Cove, Newfoundland, and became a Salvation Army Officer in Canada. She married William R. H. Goodier in Montreal on September 16, 1936 and moved to the United...
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Betty J Godfrey
January 20, 1932 - February 1, 2012
Godfrey, Betty J., 80, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She worked as an accountant with Bay Pines V.A. Hospital for over 25 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter and son Joel. She is survived by her daughters Joyce King and Jill Godfrey, sons Jamie and Jerry Godfrey, brother Douglas Snyder 6 grandchildren, and 6...
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Pearl S. Marello
September 20, 1936 - January 29, 2012
Marello, Pearl S., 75, of St. Petersburg, passed away January 29, 2012. She is survived by her 5 children: Louis Marello III (Leanne), Cheryl Taylor, Jeffery Marello, Melissa Marello and Tracie Blend (Dave); 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
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Norman R Robinson
February 22, 1938 - January 28, 2012
Robinson, Norman R., 73, of Sanford, Maine, went to be with the Lord on January 28th, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Robinson; children Mark Norman Robinson and Kelly Lynn Nelson; grandchildren Jessica Robinson, Jennifer Nelson, Daniel Robinson, Jessica Nelson, Ashley Robinson and Travis Nelson. A memorial service will be held on February 3rd at 6pm at Memorial Park Funeral...
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Etta Conrad Brown
June 14, 1916 - January 28, 2012
Brown, Etta Conrad, 95, of St Petersburg, Florida, died January 28, 2012. Born in Marianna, Florida she was a lifelong resident of Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert t. Brown. She is survived by her daughter Marian Moore, grandchildren Victoria Kehrer and Richard Frederick and 4 great grandchildren
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Michael S Mazzarisi, Sr
February 18, 1928 - January 27, 2012
Mazzarisi, Michael, S., Sr, 83, of St Petersburg, Fl, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. He was born in summit, New Jersey, he was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his wife Philomena. He is survived by his son Michael S Mazzarisi, Jr., daughter Phyllis A Mazzarisi, grandchildren Angela and Michael III and great grandson Jake. In lieu of flowers donations may...
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Helen Clark
March 18, 1924 - January 19, 2012
Clark, Helen, 87, of Seminole, FL, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2012. She was devoted to her church The Church of God of the Union Assembly. Preceded in death by her son William "Billy" Clark. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William L Clark; grandchildren Lisa (Josh) Vento, Stephen (Tammy) Clark; daughter-in-law Carol Clark; great grandchildren Christopher and Megan Vento,...
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Gladys May Van Loan
October 22, 1914 - January 14, 2012
Van Loan, Gladys M., 97, of Pinellas Park, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14th at Sabal Palms Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Henry Van Loan and son George Van Loan. Gladys is survived by her son Herman Van Loan and family and her daughter Dorothy McClenahan and family. She loved reading the Bible, memorizing many passages and sharing God's word with others.
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Mary Elizabeth Gillespie
July 1, 1932 - January 13, 2012
Gillespie, Mary Elizabeth, 79, of St Petersburg, Fl, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 13, 2012. Mary was the youngest of 6. She loved crocheting, reading the bible, nature and her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Tommy and grandson Justin. Mary will be remembered by her children Larry Gillespie, Mary Ann Ramsey(Steve), Kay Miller Mahoney (Ron), Jerry...
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Jack William Frankel
February 15, 1925 - January 13, 2012
Frankel, Dr. Jack William, 86, of Treasure Island, Fl, found eternal peace, Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born and raised in New York, NY, and relocated to Treasure Island from Basking Ridge, NJ in 1968. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving from 1942-1946. He received his baccalaureate degree in biology from Brown University and his doctoral degree in microbiology from Rutgers University.
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Stella Archacki
August 21, 1917 - January 10, 2012
Archacki, Stella, 94, of Largo, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. She was born in Yonkers, NY and moved here from Bridgeport, CT in 1971. Stella worked in electronic manufacturing. She enjoyed knitting and sewing. She attended St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church. Stella is survived by her daughters Theresa (Stuart) Stevenson of Largo and Kathy (Ron) Cascella of Stratford, CT; 2...
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Mary Lou Davis
August 18, 1932 - January 9, 2012
Mary Lou Davis
Mary Lou Davis, 79 of St. Petersburg FL and Elma NY, passed away on January 9, 2012. The following is a letter to Mary Lou from her loving husband Dick:
I was introduced to you on that fateful night at the Presbyterian singles group long ago. The moment I saw you, I was head over heels. While I asked you to help me with a social event for the club, I had no idea I was meeting...
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Manuel Mesias Pasmino Cabezas
January 10, 1934 - January 9, 2012
Cabezas, Pasmino, Manuel Mesias, 77, of Kenneth City, Florida, went home to be with the Lord, January 9, 2012. He was born in Ecuador and moved to Pinellas County in 1995. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his mother Carmen A Pasmino. He is survived by his companion Aurea Lopez, eleven children in Ecuador , two daughters in the United States, Yvette and...
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Jackie Ann Magnotta
July 25, 1946 - January 8, 2012
Magnotta, Jackie A., 65, of Dunedin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Gertrude Woodard and husband Joseph M. Magnotta. Jackie is survived by her son Christopher J. Magnotta, her sisters: Ginger and Sarah; Sister & brother-in-laws: Mary Lou S., Dominick M., Carl M., and Louise H. and her loving nieces and nephews. Viewing will be: Jan. 13, 2012...
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Doris B Newland
April 8, 1939 - January 8, 2012
Newland, Doris Bethene, 72, of Pinellas Park, Fl. died Sunday, January 8, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert, children Todd Newland, Nashville, TN., Carl Newland Pinellas Park, Fl., Tracy Newland, Hudson, Fl., 7 grandchildren and , many extended loving family and friends. She will be forever missed by all.
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Angelo Peter Falconeri
December 16, 1929 - January 4, 2012
Falconeri, Angelo, Peter, 82, a longtime resident of Largo, Florida passed away peacefully on January 4, 2012 in Bay Pines VA Hospital. He was born on December 16, 1929 in New Britain, Connecticut. He served in the Army for 2years and served in West Germany. He married Ida in New Britain on November 23, 1950. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Ida of 33years and grandson David Wainman. He...
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Phyllis M Downer
February 28, 1923 - January 4, 2012
Downer, Phyllis M., 88, of Seminole, our beloved MiMi, passed Jan. 4, leaving daughters Pamela and kim and grandchildren Kellye and Wesley. She was a WWII veteran in the US Navy, co0owner of the Credit Bureau of metro-Bay, belonged to the St Petersburg Yacht Club, the American legion post 273, Pasadena Woman's Club and Pasadena Community Church.
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Donald I Ackerman
August 18, 1933 - January 2, 2012
Ackerman, Donald I., 78, of St. Petersburg was born in Tampa and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 1012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was a faithful Christian. He was the strength of his family and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 33years Barbara Jeanne Ackerman, his children, grandchildren and great...
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Doris Darlene Logsdon
May 26, 1929 - January 1, 2012
Logsdon, Doris Darlene, 82, of St. Petersburg was born in Prairie City, Iowa and went to be with the Lord on January 1, 1012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a faithful Christian. She was the strength of the family and dedicated homemaker as a naval wife, great mother of four, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved animals, flowers and gardening. She is survived by her husband of 63years...
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Barbara J. Hunt
January 2, 1947 - December 30, 2011
Hunt, Barbara J., 64, of Largo, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 in St. Petersburg, FL. She was a former pastor at Fairview United Methodist in Shreve, OH. Barbara was employed by Carter Lumber Company for over 20 years before moving to Florida. She enjoyed digital scrapbooking and photography. Barbara is survived by her husband of 46 years, James E. Hunt; 3 children: Russ Hunt, Brian...
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Margaret Reed Spears
April 15, 1920 - December 30, 2011
Spears, Margaret Reed was born 4/15/20 in Athens, GA and passed away 12/30/11 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Florida at age 5 and lived in Winter Haven until November 1989 at which time she moved to St Petersburg. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Gerald Spears. She was a member of North East Park Baptist Church, a retired State Farm Insurance underwriter and an avid...
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Christopher Scott Zurman
April 2, 1983 - December 27, 2011
Zurman, Christopher Scott, "Chris", 28, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011. He was born in St Petersburg, Florida. He worked as a Fire Sprinkler Inspector. He was a car enthusiast and loved music. He is survived by his wife Kristen, daughter Hayley, parents Randy and Shirley Zurman, sisters April Pape and Cindy Zurman, and numerous loving extended family members. A...
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Viola B Davis
July 12, 1926 - December 26, 2011
Davis, viola B., 85, of Seminole, Fl. found eternal rest Monday, December 26, 2011. She was born in Phenix city, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, sister Essie Mae Weed and grandson Jeremy. She is survived by son Jerry Davis (Chris), daughter Kelly Davis (Brian Steele), brother Tommy Britton and granddaughter Jennifer Davis.
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Mabel Peper Easton
January 17, 1918 - December 25, 2011
EASTON, Mabel Peper
93, passed away on December 25,2011. She was born in Winter Haven, Fl, attended Florida Southern College where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She was co- owner/operator of Turner Plantation Dairies in Tampa with her husband James B. Turner for many years. She enjoyed yacht racing on Big Toy especially the St. Petersburg to Havana races and many...
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Claire H Tettemer
January 31, 1923 - December 23, 2011
Tettemer, Claire H., 88, of Seminole, formally of Orlando where she resided for 34 years went home t be with the Lord Friday, December 23, 2011. She was born in Millport, Alabama. She graduated in 1944 from Montevallo College and Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida where she received her master's degree. She worked as a teacher for over 30 years in numerous states and retired in 1983 from the...
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Betty J Kalpakis
March 4, 1925 - December 23, 2011
Kalpakis, Betty J., 86, of South Pasadena, FL, passed away on December 23, 2011. She was a Restaurateur. She is survived by her children Jim, Nick and Diane; grandson Branden Cline. A visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Thursday, December 29th from 12-2PM with the service at 2PM and the committal service to follow immediately. In lieu of flowers please make donations to...
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Azile Gertrude Kirby
November 3, 1922 - December 21, 2011
Kirby, Azile Gertrude, age 89, of Kenneth City, Florida passed away peacefully on 12/21/2011 at St. Petersburg, FL. She was born on 11/3/1922 in Charleston, SC, to her parents, Albert and Florence Lane.
Azile was one of 4 children. She married James Kirby in Norwalk, CT, on June 6, 1939. They had 3 children. She was a resident of Kenneth City for 4 years and employed by ECI as an inspector for...
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William Thomas "Railroad Bill" Herrmann
March 26, 1929 - December 12, 2011
Herrmann, William Thomas "Railroad Bill", 82, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12th, 2011. He was an US Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed woodworking and craft making. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Andriano and 2 grandchildren Gianni and Juliana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth.
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Marie Laura Bragano
October 20, 1929 - December 10, 2011
Bragano, Marie, 82, of St. Petersburg, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2011. She was a stay at home mom who enjoyed entertaining, cooking and family time. She was an avid Tampa Bay Devil Rays fan. She was a member of Most Holy Name of Jesus Christ Catholic Church and past president of the board at Serenity Towers where she resided. She is preceded in death by her husband Nicholas;...
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Clinton L. "Chuck" Estelow
February 9, 1953 - December 3, 2011
Estelow, Clinton Lewis III "Chuck", passed away on Dec. 3rd, 2011 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a wife of 43 years, four children Cindy, Amy, Clinton Louis Estelow IV, and June Marie; also six grandchildren Austin, Joshua, Casandra, Elizabeth, Jasmine and Ella Michelle. He is survived by his mother and father Clinton Louis Estelow Jr and Audrey Estelow; his brother Tom;...
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Elton Evans Heiser
September 19, 1934 - November 27, 2011
Heiser, Elton Evans, Our Heavenly Father called Elton home on November 27th, 2011 from Northside Hospital. He was born Sept. 19th, 1934 in Far Rockaway, NY to the late Alfred & Frances Heiser. At the age of 9, he moved with his family to FL. He attended school in St. Petersburg. At the age of 19, he was lucky when he found the love of his life, June D. Murphy. The two were wed on Aug. 21st,...
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Catherine E. Reese
August 19, 1924 - November 23, 2011
Reese, Catherine E., 87, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 2011. She is survived by her loving family.
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Elizabeth "Betty" A. Peach
April 1, 1922 - November 19, 2011
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Peach died in Clearwater, FL on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the age of 89. Mrs. Peach is survived by her four children: John E. Peach and wife Diane of Apex, North Carolina; Robert T. Peach and wife Marcella, of Andover, Minnesota; Dale Peach Smith and husband Ronald, of Wesley Chapel, Florida and Denis G. Peach and wife, Konhui, of Jacksonville, Florida. She is also...
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Margaret Maggie Contizano
July 6, 1915 - November 18, 2011
Contizano, Margaret "Maggie", 96, of St. Petersburg, born July 6, 1915, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at home. She was preceded in death by husband Ben Contizano, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by daughters Jo Ann Kay, Palm Harbor and Betty Fairchild of Jackson, OH; 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren and various...
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John Anthony "Jack" Cassidy, Jr
December 10, 1921 - November 15, 2011
Cassidy, John Anthony "Jack" Jr., 89, of St Petersburg, Fl., joined his wife Marie in heaven Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Jack was born in Cincinnati, OH and moved to St Petersburg in 1963. He retired from the US Army as 2nd Lieutenant after 20 years of service. Jack was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service for 20 years upon retirement. Jack was...
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Carla P Lindley
June 4, 1971 - November 8, 2011
Lindley, Carla P., 40, of Safety Harbor, Fl., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 8, 2011. She moved to Florida in 1998 from her native Lima, Peru. She had a bachelor's degree in marketing and currently was with all Children's Hospital where she has worked as an RN for several years. She is survived by her son Ian Patrick Lindley, parents Ernesto R. Lindley and Ana Maria de la Fuente...
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Magdalena S Batlle
January 15, 1920 - November 8, 2011
Batlle, Magdalena S., 91, of Puerto Rico, passed away on November 8th, 2011.
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Elsie Marie Galligan
December 28, 1913 - November 7, 2011
Galligan, Elsie Marie, 97, of St. Petersburg, Florida, found peace on November 7, 2011. She worked at St. Pete Times for 25years. She is survived by her son Dale Galligan; grandchildren Bette Dee Sedillio, Rhonda Wassmer, Juanita Biggs and Roxanna Jamsky; 8 great grandchildren; brothers Truman of Indiana and Raymond of Michigan; 3 nieces; 2 nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandson Scott...
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Michael A. DeCaro, Jr.
March 5, 1926 - November 6, 2011
DeCaro, Michael A. Jr, passed away on Nov. 6, 2011. He was born on March 5, 1926 in Youngwood, PA to Michael Angelo DeCaro Sr. and Viola Smith DeCaro. He served in the US Air Corps during WWII. He worked for Indiana Bell Telephone in Indianapolis for 20 years. Mike retired from Pinellas County Schools Electronics Department in 1988. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Barbara and two...
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William Edward "Billy" Clark
July 21, 1945 - November 6, 2011
Clark, William Edward "Billy", 66, of Seminole, Fl., passed away at his home Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was raised in Tennessee and moved to Pinellas County over 45 years ago. He worked as a manager with Bay Pines Marina for 34 years upon retirement. He loved fishing, geocaching and boating. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Carol, son Stephen (Tammy), daughter Lisa Vento (Josh), parents...
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Anthony Parisi
October 28, 1925 - November 4, 2011
Parisi, Anthony, 86, of St. Petersburg, FL, died November 04, 2011. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Anthony retired from the City of St. Petersburg, Department of Public Utilities. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; sons: Leonard and Donald; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
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Diane M. Cullum
October 12, 1946 - November 1, 2011
Diane Mary Cullum, 65, of St. Petersburg FL passed away November 1, 2011.
She was born in Chicago, IL on October 12, 1946 to Russell Austin and Mary Bricks. She was married to Ronald Cullum on June 21, 1980.
Diane was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with family. Her hobbies included painting and sketching. She was an avid Bears football fan who loved to joke...
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Lenesha Danielle Jarka
February 10, 1986 - October 26, 2011
Jarka, Lenesha, 25, of St. Petersburg, FL died on October 26, 2011. Lenesha is survived by a host of family and friends. Memorial will be held November 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home in St. Petersburg. 5750 49th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709. www.memorialparkfuneralhome.com
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Sophia J. Winfield
August 18, 1922 - October 24, 2011
Winfield, Sophia J. (Sue) of Largo, FL, passed away on October 24, 2011. She was born in Pittsfiield, MA and graduated from Pittsfield High School and Pittsfield Business College. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul; 3 children, Gary S. of Marietta, GA, Thomas B. of Zelienople, PA, and daughter, Donna S. Fleece of St. Petersburg; nephew Joseph Fijal of Adams, MA; 7 grandchildren. She...
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Will W. Boyes
January 9, 1922 - October 24, 2011
Boyes, Will W., 89, of Bradenton, and formerly of St. Petersburg, died October 24, 2011, in Bradenton, FL. He was originally from Evanston, IL. He received his education from Northwestern University. Will is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Beulah E. Boyes. He is survived by three children: Stephen, Sue and Scott; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. He was a devoted...
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Charles A. DeGruchy
August 5, 1916 - October 24, 2011
DeGruchy, Charles, 95, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on October 24,2011.
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Ruby Creekbaum
September 5, 1940 - October 24, 2011
Creekbaum, Ruby, 71, of Pinellas Park, passed away on Oct. 24, 2011 at home. She is survived by her son Randy (Debra) Creekbaum; a daughter, Brenda (Lonnie) McCurdy; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters.
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Ursula Elisabeth Andrzejeski
November 3, 1925 - October 23, 2011
Anderson, Lois Elizabeth, 89, of St. Petersburg, passed away April 17, 2011. She was a member of Northeast Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband Woodrow. She is survived by her children Sandra and Mike; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Woodside. The visitation will be held April 22, 2011 at 1PM with the service to follow at 2PM.
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Charles Sciandra
December 13, 1932 - October 21, 2011
Sciandra, Charles, 78, born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, went home to be with our Lord on Oct. 21, 2011. He is survived by his wife Doris of 58 years, his five children: Charlene Hernan, James C. Sciandra and his wife Christina, Joanne Bailey and her husband Joseph, Charles L. Sciandra and his wife Bertila, Carol Bariteau and her husband Donald. Thirteen grandchildren: Jennifer Costello and...
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Robert "Kevin" Foxworth
December 23, 1974 - October 16, 2011
Foxworth, Robert "Kevin", 36, of Pinellas Park, Fl., found eternal peace Sunday, October 16, 2011. He was born in Miami, Fl and moved to Pinellas county in 1978. He attended Boca Ciega High School. He trained as a Master Chef and currently was working with Eurest Dinning serving as a chef with the Pinellas County Court House for 9 years. He was a basket ball coach for the Junior Tritons. He is...
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Evelyn Heansel
November 17, 1913 - October 15, 2011
Heansel, Evelyn, 97, of Pinellas Park, FL, died Saturday October 15, 2011, at Palm Garden of Largo in Largo, FL. Born in Montgomery County, New York, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Irene (Walrath) Saltsman. She was a Lutheran. She worked as a school teacher until she retired. She is preceded in death by her husband John Heansel. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law,...
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Marie Louise O'Brien
August 20, 1917 - October 12, 2011
O'Brien, Marie Louise, 94, of Largo, Fl. Died Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was born in New York, N.Y. and moved to Pinellas county 53 years ago from New Hyde Park, N.Y. She was a member of St Jude's cathedral. She is preceded in death by her husband John Francis O'Brien, granddaughter Kathleen Konyack , 2 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Miller, son John O'Brien...
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Gerald Eugene Johnston
October 18, 1930 - October 12, 2011
Johnston, Gerald Eugene, 80, of Pinellas Park, FL, went to heaven on October 12, 2011. He was in the Navy from 1948-1952 and was aboard one of America's most decorated naval ships, the USS Radford 446. He was the shop manager of a shell oil company for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 40yrs, Elizabeth Johnston; children Laura Marie Johnston, Gerald E. Johnston, Jr., David R. Dillard,...
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Agnes G McGivney
January 16, 1912 - October 12, 2011
McGivney, Agnes G., 99, passed away on October 12, 2011 in St. Petersburg, FL. She worked at Macy's Department Store for 47years. She is survived by her sister Theresa Diggins; niece Doris Ducharme and Lillian Cyr. The visitation will be held on Tuesday the 18th at Saint Jude's Cathedral from 12-1PM, the service at 1PM and a committal service to immediately follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens.
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Jonathan H. "Jon" Crenshaw
June 18, 1922 - October 12, 2011
Crenshaw, Jonathan H. "Jon", 89, of St Petersburg, Fl., went to the Lord and his beloved wife in heaven. On Wednesday October 12, 2011. He was born in Anona, F. and was raised in Pinellas County. He was a WWII veteran. He traveled the country with his wife working as a Master Plumber and Pipe Fitter. His work included working on the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant. He was a member of the Local...
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Mary A McCormick
April 29, 1926 - October 11, 2011
McCormick, Mary A., passed away on October 11, 2011 in Largo, FL. She was formerly of Belmont, MA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60years, Robert McCormick, who was a former firefighter in Belmont. She is survived by her sons Robert and Sandra McCormick of Duck Key, FL and Charley McCormick of Bethel, ME; grandchildren Jennifer of Atlanta, GA and Christian of Portland, ME.
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Laurna Alice Styke
September 6, 1924 - October 11, 2011
Styke, Laurna Alice, of Largo, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Nick Styke on Oct 11, 2011. She is formerly from the Eastern Shore of Virginia presently residing in Largo, Fl.
She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60yrs, Nick Styke, mother Margaret Towell King and Father Martin King, brothers Marty King and Darryl King.
She is survived by her son, Rodger W. Styke his...
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Virginia Ruth "Ginny" Tyoe
May 3, 1960 - October 11, 2011
Tyoe, Virginia Ruth "Ginny', 51, of St Petersburg, fl., went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born in Phillipsburg, Ohio and moved to St Petersburg in the 1980's . She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Keith of 10 years, sons Tucker Tyoe, Justin Isner and Daniel Murphy, step-daughter Tanah Tyoe, brothers Lee and Dean Crane and sisters Kaye Pollard and...
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Pamela Lynn Collier
August 8, 4945 - October 8, 2011
Collier, Pamela Lynn, "Grandma Pam", 66, passed away on October 8, 2011. She is survived by her daughters Catherine and Stacey Iorito and her grandchildren Jimmy McMorrow, Mandee Johns, Brain Worrall, and Jessie Iorito. The visitation will be held on Monday the 17th from 7-9PM.
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Raul C. Maia
October 3, 1928 - October 8, 2011
Raul Maia
October 3,1928 to October 8, 2011
Born in France and raised in Oporto, Portugal, in the early 1950's Raul immigrated to Naugatuck, Connecticut. In 1982, he moved to St. Petersburg, FL till his dying day. He was married to Mercurina Maia for 51 years and has one daughter, Arlene Maia Garcia (son-in-law Jose Garcia)and two grandson's, Andre & Abram, who reside in San Antonio, Texas.
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Ernestine Ernie Cookson
June 25, 1928 - October 7, 2011
Ernestine "Ernie" Cookson, age 83, passed away October 7, 2011 in St. Petersburg, FL. She was born on June 25, 1928 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Sammie and Lorine Jones. She graduated from Columbus High School, Columbus, IN in 1946. She married the love of her life, Donald L. Cookson, in Columbus on May 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1978. Ernie worked in the St. Petersburg...
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Dorsey V Baptiste
August 13, 1930 - October 1, 2011
Baptiste, Dorsey V, 81, of Palm Harbor, passed away on October 1, 2011.
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Douglas W Sheffield
November 22, 1917 - September 28, 2011
Sheffield, Douglas W., 93, of Silver Springs, passed away on September 28, 2011.
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Dorothy C Dustin
October 20, 1923 - September 28, 2011
Dustin, Dorothy (Dot), 87, was born in Portland, Maine and passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, in St. Petersburg. She is survived by her children Wayne (Cheryl) and Darryl (Debbie); 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother Ronnie; many nieces and nephews. Dot will be deeply missed. The visitation will be held on Monday October 10th, from 10-11am with a service at 11am and the...
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Jean Gibson
July 4, 1933 - September 26, 2011
Gibson, Jean (Long) was born July 4, 1933 at St Charles, VA. Her parents, Lewis Everett Long and Geneva (Ramey) Long preceded her in death. Jean went to be with the Lord September 26, 2011. She was saved while attending a Methodist church and was a member of Starkey Road Baptist Church. Jean was the faithful, trustworthy and loving wife for 60 years of Charles D. Gibson. Her family includes her...
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Samuel G. "Sam" Moore
May 10, 1958 - September 26, 2011
Moore, Samuel G. "Sam", 53, of Pinellas park, Fl., passed away Monday, 9/26/2011. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carman, daughters Anna Marie Moore and Jennifer Lynn Moore, siblings Harold Moore, Linda Whitehead, Loretta Earl and Sandra Wiley. A gathering will be held Friday 9/30 from 10-11 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00AM at
Memorial Park Funeral Home
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Robert R."Bob" Brown
July 18, 1948 - September 23, 2011
Brown, Robert Raymond "Bob", 63, of Pinellas Park, Fl., passed away Friday September 23, 2011. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y. and spent most of his life in Pinellas County. He is currently employed as a truck driver with G.A. Food Services. He is preceded in death by his son Robbie. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Brenda, sons Darin (Kristena), Chad (Gina), Bill (Rhonda) and Chris,...
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James Irvine Thornton
July 9, 1919 - September 22, 2011
Thornton, James Irvine
Of Seminole, passed on Sept. 22, 2011. He was born July 9th, 1919 in Royal Park, MI. He graduated from Miami University of Ohio, and was an Army officer in World War II. Beloved wife, Jane Watkins Thornton preceded him in death in 2003. They had three children, James C. Thornton, Atlanta, GA.; Barbara (and Michael) Elliot , Rome, GA.; and Kay (and Tim) Condron, North...
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Abbie Jean Ainsworth
December 14, 1930 - September 21, 2011
Ainsworth, Abbie Jean, 80, of St. Petersburg, went home to her father, the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. She was a retired RN of 35 years and continued her compassionate love to care for everyone she encountered. Abbie was actively involved in the daily activity announcements at the Pinellas Park Care and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy C. Ainsworth. Abbie is...
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Helen Perez Orihuela
December 17, 1926 - September 20, 2011
Helen Perez Orihuela, age 84 passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2011. She was a lifetime resident of Tampa, FL.
Preceeded in death by her husband Manuel Orihuela, Sr and parents Alejandro Perez and Dulce Maria Corrales Perez, sisters Elisa Garcia and Mona Perez.
Survivors include sons Manuel Orihuela Jr, wife Wanda and daughter Logan of Rock Hill, SC and Daniel R Orihuela, wife Susan of...
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Eileen Perrin Vidal
March 25, 1921 - September 15, 2011
Vidal, Eileen Perrin, 90, of Pinellas Park, passed away at Hospice Woodside on September 15, 2011. She was born in England and moved to Canada in 1952 before coming to Florida. She is survived by her grandchildren Phillip Cordone (Clearwater, FL), Maryjo Constantine (Haysville, N.C.), Cathy Lyman (Kennesaw, GA), Brenda Knapp (Jasper, GA), Trey Constantine (Kennesaw, GA); 3 great grandchildren; 2...
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Alice Mary Matosky
August 24, 1921 - September 15, 2011
Matosky, Alice Mary, 90, passed away on September 15, 2011. She was an Army Veteran of WWII. She served in France. She was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Florida in 1958. She enjoyed sewing and reading. She was an avid Rays fan. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60years, George Matosky. She is survived by her daughter Linda Hall (Terry); brothers-in-law Bill (Lois) and Steve (Lucille)...
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Geraldine D "Geri" Mauch
June 27, 1927 - September 15, 2011
Mauch, Geraldine D "Geri" 84, of St Petersburg, Fl., passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011. She was born in Rutland, Vermont. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of 8 years George, daughter Deborah Riggs, son David Miglis and 3 grandchildren.
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Voncile S Rinke
April 16, 1925 - September 10, 2011
Rinke, Voncile Wages Stewart, 86, of Seminole, Florida, went to be with her Savior on September 10, 2011. She was born in Opp, Alabama on April 16, 1925. She moved to St. Petersburg in 1948. She is preceded in death by her first husband William Stewart Jr.; parents Minnie Strickland and William E. Wages; brother Cleon Wages; sisters Ruth Black and Alice Grissett. She is survived by her husband...
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Kenneth J. Rizor, Jr.
March 21, 1958 - September 10, 2011
Rizor, Kenneth J., 53, of Pinellas Park, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10th, 2011. He worked for Douglas Machine. He was an avid motorcyclist. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Shelia; son: Nathan of OH; step-son: Brian R. Smith of MO; grandson: Brian A. Smith of Pinellas Park. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
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James H "Jim" Coplin
December 29, 1927 - September 8, 2011
Coplin, James H., "Jim", 83, of St Petersburg, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011. He was born in Jackson, Michigan and moved to St Petersburg in 1987. He retired from Clark Equipment after 30years of service. He was a caring and gentle person and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Deloris, daughter Cindy (Dave) Wagar, son Ron (Loretta) Coplin, special friend Linda...
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Donald James Prendergast
February 12, 1926 - September 7, 2011
Donald James Prendergast, 85, of St. Petersburg, passed away Wednesday September 7, 2011 after complications arising from pneumonia.
Donald was born February 12, 1926 in Utica, NY to Catherine A. Murphy and John H. Prendergast.
As a stalwart member of the "Greatest Generation", in 1944 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy dedicated to fighting for democracy, and was stationed in Great Lakes, IL, and...
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Eduardo N Raheb
August 9, 1929 - September 5, 2011
Dr. Raheb, Eduardo, N., 82, of St Petersburg, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011. He was raised in Argentina and moved to the U.S. in 1957. He received specialty training in orthopedic hand surgery throughout the U.S. before moving to Florida in the late 1960's at which time he set up his successful private practice in St Petersburg. He was a member of the Argentinean Club. He was a...
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Sean Timothy Stokes
February 8, 1973 - September 3, 2011
Stokes, Sean Timothy, 38, of St. Petersburg, died suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. A native of St. Petersburg, he loved the beaches and more importantly he loved fishing, NASCAR racing, and Gator football. He was owner and operator of Stokes Remodel Construction Company and treated his customers with careful concern and courtesy. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Reed Stokes. He...
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Jeanne Marie Pepe
March 3, 1933 - September 1, 2011
Pepe, Jeanne Marie, 78, passed away on September 1, 2011. She is formerly of the Bronx, New York. She was loving wife to the late Anthony. She was a devoted mother to Denise Gompers, Anthony Pepe and Judy and Stephen; Loving sister of Edward Pape; Beloved grandmother to Jennifer and Kristina (James) and great grandmother to Tristan Allison and Samantha; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. A...
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Mark Brian Summers
June 22, 1973 - August 31, 2011
Summers, Mark B., 38, of Pinellas Park, passed away on Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Tham; a son, Bradley; a daughter, Natalie, both of Pinellas Park; and his loving family.
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Mary Flowers Chatham
July 14, 1928 - August 30, 2011
Chatham, Mary Flowers, 83, found peace at rest on August 30, 2011. She came to FL from West Virginia in 1954. She was a proud Baptist. She was a banker and a member of ABWA and former employee of Florida Federal. She is survived by her son Isaac Gleason; siblings Salonia Spradlin, Sam and James Flowers and Alvina Klingerman; grandchildren Christina and Neil Gleason; great grandchild Dunkin...
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Helen D Mierski
April 17, 1923 - August 30, 2011
Mierski, Helen D., went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 67years, Edward Fred Mierski; children Rick and Janice Coffman; grandchildren James S. Coffman, Jennifer Mierski Giannone, and Lindsay Mierski; great grandchild Joshua James Giannone. Her visitation will be held on September 3rd from 1 to 2pm, the service at 2pm with the committal service to follow.
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Ruth B Legano
July 4, 1922 - August 30, 2011
Legano, Ruth B., 89, of Brooksville, FL, passed away on August 30, 2011. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children Karen and Kevin; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6th from 10-11am and the service at 11am at the funeral home with a committal service to follow at Woodlawn Memory Gardens.
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Helen Rose Amoroso
June 4, 1918 - August 26, 2011
Amoroso, Helen Rose (nee Costa), 93, was called by God to join her husband Guido and son, Donald in heaven on Friday August 26, 2011. She left behind her devoted and loving daughter, Kathy Baldino and beloved son-in-law, Frank Baldino, also four grandchildren, Brian Amoroso, Frank Baldino, Gina Amoroso and Gary Baldino, as well as five great grandchildren; Anthony and Mia Baldino, Jillian...
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Bettie Idell Deetz
January 17, 1925 - August 25, 2011
Deetz, Bettie Idell, of Kenneth City, Fl. Passed on August 25, 2011 in St Petersburg, Fl. She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on January 17, 1925 and resided in Florida since 1983. Over her lifetime she worked in tax preparation and in advertising and public relations with her husband Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Ross Deetz and son David Deetz. She is survived by sons Michel and...
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Andrew W Lewis
April 17, 1982 - August 25, 2011
Lewis, Andrew W., 29, of Pinellas Park, found eternal peace on Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was born and raised in St Petersburg, Florida. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Luvirn and Virginia Welch and Olin and Charlotte Lewis. He is survived by his mother and step-father Debbie and Dan Martin, father William Lewis brother Chris Lewis and aunts, uncles and cousins. Loved always and...
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Gerald George Vandermeir
October 20, 1929 - August 18, 2011
Vandermeir, Gerald George, 81, of Pinellas Park, FL, went home to heaven on August 18, 2011. He was an avid race enthusiast. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56years, Joyce. He is survived by his children Janet (Ron), Kathy (Jim), George (Betty), Ken, Sue (Jeff); 17 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; sisters and brothers...
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Doris G. Parker
May 13, 1906 - August 18, 2011
Parker, Doris G., 105, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Thursday Aug 18, 2011. She was the widow of Rev. Harold W. Parker formerly of Michigan. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gary Chapin, St. Petersburg; a sister, Esther Lipke, Michigan. Visitation on Tuesday Aug 23, 2011 at Memorial Park Funeral Home 5750 – 49th St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33709, from 10a.m. till 11a.m. with...
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