MEYERS, John L., 78, a longtime resident of Tucson died May 13, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Tom (Laura) Reed and Mary (Frank) Culin; grandchildren, Jenny, Melanie, Margo, Macy and McKenna all of Tucson; brother, Clyde A. (Carmen) Meyers of Gainsville, Florida and nephew, Allen Meyers, New York and niece, Yvonne Meyers of Puerto Rico. Mr. Meyers was a Senior Accounting Executive for Tucson Newspapers, employed with them for 30 years. He was also a World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, May 17, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. at HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N.Columbus Blvd., Father Henry Dauphinais will officiate.
NAGAO, Teruko, 91, died May 15, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
OLIVER, Douglas Neil, 40, of Tucson, died May 12, 1998. Douglas is survived by his parents, Robert and Sondra Oliver of Boynton, Beach, FL and brother, Clifford (Dina) Oliver and their daughter, Simone of Crofton, MD. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd.(1/2 blk. N. of Grant) 327-6341.
OLY, Jr., Richard J., 39, died May 9, 1998. For information call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
PEACE, Walter, 69, died May 13, 1998. For information call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SLADEK, Clarence Frank, 75, died May 13, 1998. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.
Thomas I. Woodworth, born May 22, 1962 in Hawthorne, CA, died May 12, 1998 in San Francisco, CA. Son to Roger Woodworth of Tucson and the late, Majel Woodworth. He graduated from Rincon High School in 1980 and from the University of Arizona in 1985. Thomas loved traveling all over the U.S.A. and went to Europe and was always ready for adventure. He had many friends in Tucson, Phoenix and in San Francisco. He is also survived by his stepmother, Helen Swengel of Tucson; brother, David (Monica) of Dover, NH; step siblings, Maria A. Mendoza (Juan), Josephine Callahan (Dennis), Rosemary Swengel, John Hernandez (Jenna); nieces and nephews, Katie and Jacob Woodworth, John Swengel, Stephanie Swengel, Desiree Mendoza, Celeste Mendoza, Joey Hernandez, Zeke Hernandez, Jasmine Hernandez, Nick Hernandez, Felice Hernandez; aunts and uncles, Bill Woodworth (Clarita), Royce Likness (JoAnn), Wenzel Likness (Vivian); cousins, Joan, Paul, Wendy and Desiree. Tom, you will be greatly missed by all your family and friends who love you. Your smile told of your adventures of life. We loved your good sense of humor, always ready for laughter. Our Father in Heaven has called upon you to adventure with him in a beautiful Paradise in Heaven. The Lord bless you and keep you safe in the name of Jesus now and through all eternity. You will be greatly missed! We love you, Tom! Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 1998 at the BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.
BUSBY, Jean, 73, of Marana, died May 15, 1998. Mother of Jean Sapp of Tucson, Raymond J. Busby of Marana. Eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Sister of Joan Dresher, William Bradley of Tucson, Sally Coomer of Prescott, AZ. Funeral Service at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. John Heiserman officiating. Interment South Lawn. Friends may call at ABBEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 3435 N. 1st Ave, (888-1111) Monday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DIBEASE, John Paul Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, May 16, 1998 in Tucson, AZ, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving companion to Mildred Winter and friend to Lobo. Beloved Dad to John Pual Jr., (Denise), Colorado Springs, CO., Joann (Dr. Norman) Schaaf, Elma, N.Y., Peter (Companion Diana) of Mays Landing, NJ, James (Jackie) of Sicklerville, NJ. Survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was a talented hard working and resourceful carpenter and plumber within the Tucson area. Formerly of Ocean City, NJ and Depew-Landcaster, NY. You are dearly missed. Your love and courage will always remain in our hearts. We love you – we feel your strength as you watch over us. Funeral Mass 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave., with Burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery's Garden of Tranquility. Visitation for family and friends, Monday, May 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave.
DUDAS, Charlotte, 76, of Tucson, returned to her creator on Wednesday, May 13, 1998. She is survived by her husband, of 51 years, Laszlo; her children, Laszlo (Cassandra), Frank (Rigel), Csilla; three grandchildren, Tristan, Tara and Shannon; great-grandchild, Lucas; and many relatives in Hungary. She was born Sara Hansaghy in Kaposvar, Hungary in 1921. She worked as an executive secretary for Ford Motor Co in Budapest. She fled Hungary in 1945 and lived for six years in a displaced persons camp in Germany before coming to the US in 1951. She has been a Tucson resident since 1968. She was active in the Southern Arizona Hungarian American Club and managed a mineral business until her death. Her kind spirit, practicality and sense of humor will be missed by her family and her friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee St, on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m.
FRANCISCO, Edmund J., 68, passed away on May 15, 1998. He is survived by immediate family members, Glenda Fussell, Donna Francisco, Libby Francisco, Floyd Francisco, Ernest Francisco, Dorothy Woolbright, Margaret Smith, Effie Francisco, and Matilda Kerwin. Burial Services will include a viewing from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the San Xavier Rock House on May 19, 1998; Wake starting at 7:00 p.m. in Topawa, AZ on May 19, 1998; Funeral Mass at 5:30 a.m. in Topawa, AZ on May 20, 1998.
GOUGH, Katherine Kay, 80, a resident of Tucson for 44 years, passed into eternal life on Friday, May 15, 1998. Born in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1918. Mrs. Gough was preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Gough. She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Judith) McMurphy of Big Bear, CA; stepdaughters, Yvonne Meier of Lee Summit, MI and Barbara Winston of Greenwood, MI; also surviving are 13 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Corneluis of Lee Summit, MI and Rose Keller of Halstead, KS; and brother, Lester Lindley of Chico, CA. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5401 S. Park Ave., with burial to follow in South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Monday, May 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY.
OCHOTORENA, Alfred M., 66, of Tucson, passed away Saturday, May 16, 1998. Mr. Ochotorena is survived by his children, Maria Elena (Steve) Johnston, Jose (Malena) Ochotorena, Steve (Olivia) Ochotorena, all of Tucson; grandchildren, Andrea, Joseph, Julianna, Celina, Christopher, and Nicolas; brothers, Robert and Simon. Funeral Mass, 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church (22nd & S. 6th) with burial to follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends, Monday, May 18, at SOUTH LAWN MORTUARY, 5401 S. Park Ave., from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asked donation be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 626 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ 85711.
RUSS, Freda, 79, died May 16, 1998.For information, call VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 327-6341.
SCHMID, Thomas 'Tom' J., 43, died May 15, 1998. Survived by his wife, Debbie; daughter, Kylea; parents, Kenneth and Betty Schmid; sisters, Teresa (Gopal) Rao, Bernadette (Dick) Kabele; brothers, Michael, Patrick (Peggie) and Timothy (Debby) Schmid. Friends may call Monday, May 18, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant Rd, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at EAST LAWN PALMS CEMETERY.
CASE, Harry Edgar, 82, of Tucson, died May 15, 1998 at Tucson Medical Center. Harry is survived by his loving wife and best friend of nearly 58 years, Betty (Elizabeth); son and daughter-in-law, Robert H. and Mary Case of Bloomington, Indiana; daughter, Jane Case Belt of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughter, Hillary A. Case and her fiance, Kevin Clendenien of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandson, Bryan D. Belt and wife, Caren of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Frances Neal (Glenn) of St. Marys, Ohio and loving nieces and nephews. He will best be remembered by his devotion and love for his family and spirit and desire to better any community or organization in which he was involved. His work career was dominated by his strong commitment to public service through the newspaper business. His full-time newspaper career started in 1935 at the Mansfield Ohio News Journal. He left there in 1948 to become associated with Ray Barnes as business manager of the Elwood, Indiana Call-Leader. He moved to Kenton, Ohio in 1953 as manager of the Daily Democrat when the Barnes organization purchased that paper, which later became the Kenton Times. While managing the Times, he also served as business manager for two other Barnes newspapers; the Upper Sandusky, Ohio Daily Chief Union and the Morgan County Herald in McConnellsville, Ohio. Counting street sales and paper routes as a boy, Case has been in newspaper work for 74 of his 82 years. After his retirement from the Kenton Times in 1978, he continued to serve as a consultant to the Morgan County Herald until his death. During his career his contributions included: Director/President of Kenton Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the former San Antonio Hospital in Kenton, Board Member of the Hardin Memorial Golf Course, member of Rotary Club and life member of the BPO Elks. He was president in 1972 of the Advertising Executive Association of Ohio Daily Newspapers and was made an honorary life member. He served in 1973 as the President of the Ohio Newspaper Advertising Executives and was a life member of that organization. In 1975, he was presented the Kenton Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award as 'Setting an example in good citizenship for others.' His leadership to obtain the Hardin County Airport was also recognized at that time. In 1978 he was recognized for special service by the Ad Executives Association of Ohio Daily Newspapers and the Ohio Newspaper Association. He received the Length of Service Award from the Ohio Newspaper Association for 43 years with the Barnes Newspapers. In Sun City Vistoso he was Past President of the Men's Golf League and Vice President of the Low Vision Support Group. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church where he served as usher for five years. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) Tuesday, May 19, 1998 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at St.Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N. Valley View Rd. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Harry to a charity of your choice.
CASTANO, Ysabel R., 90, of Tucson, passed away May 17, 1998. Survived by sons, Henry (Vangie), Alfonso (Alice), Horacio (Dora), Robert (Ann); only daughter, Ofelia (Ted); 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Green Valley Funeral Home. A Special Mass will be said Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
Bernard Blake Dwyer, M.D., age 86, of Tucson, died May 14, 1998. He is survived by wife, Rozanne; brother, Robert E.; sons, Robert B. (Bernadette) and Thomas; daughters, Jean (Abbott) Harle, Joanne Larsen, Kathleen Griffin and Dorothy (Hugh) Williams, by stepsons, Jeffrey (Marianne) Davis, Gary (Ann) Davis and Craig (Jan) Davis and by 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A graduate of the University of Iowa School of Medicine, Class of 1936, he practiced in Preston and Clinton, Iowa until 1961. After moving to Tucson, he practiced in Casas Adobes until his retirement in 1980. A Memorial Service will be conducted at St. Philip's in the Hills on Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to Carondelet Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 13170, Tucson, AZ 85732 or to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic, 140 W. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85705 where Dr. Dwyer donated his services for many years. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
ELEFANTE, Joseph T., Jr. Funeral Mass Saturday, May 23, 1998, 10:00 a.m. at St.Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 S. Craycroft. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. at the church with a rosary recited at 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, family owned since 1956.
FOSCATO, Olga, 78, of Tucson, passed away May 15, 1998. Survived by sons, Vincent of Tucson and Victor of Snow flake, AZ and grandchildren, Alzina and Aaron Foscato. She will be dearly missed. At her request there will be no funeral services. Remembrances may be made to Easter Seal Society, 5740 E. 22nd, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.
GRAHAM, David Lee, 52, of Tucson, died May 15, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Nacoma; parents, William and Dorothy Graham; brothers, William, Jr. and Rick; sons, Ronnie, Edward, Corrie Robinson all of Tucson and John Robinson of Florida; six grandchildren also survive. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AIDS Foundation. Arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY, 1040 N. Columbus Blvd.
HALSTEAD, Adelaide, 89, of Tucson, died May 16, 1998. She is survived by husband, Cecil; nephew, Joe Oliver and niece, Mary K. Spangler. Adelaide was born and raised in West Virginia. She moved to Tucson from Denver in 1974. She was are tired elementary school teacher. Friends may call at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. (at Magee) Tuesday, May 19, 1998 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at 8:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 5150 N.Valley View Rd. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1636 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 in Adelaide's memory.
HILL, Ben C. III, age 43, passed away May 8, 1998 in San Francisco. Born July 24, 1954 in Tucson. Beau is survived by his children, Ben C. H. Karnes and Rebecca A. H. Karnes of Tehachapi, California; a brother, Michael A. Hill (Cynthia) of Littleton, Colorado; a sister, Jenny C. H. Hill (Robert) of Nogales; a sister, Anne W. H. Patterson of Tucson; his fiance, Jo Ann Griffing of San Francisco; and his parents, Ben and Margaret Hill of Tucson. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams at 11:00 o'clock a.m., Saturday, May 23, 1998. Remembrances may be given to St. Luke's Chest Disease Clinic at the University Medical Center in Tucson.
