Mary Larkey, 93, of Dunnellon
Mary Blanche Larkey, 93, of Dunnellon died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in Ocala. She was born in Hixon, Tenn., and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was survived by her daughter, Wilma Stewart of Dunnellon; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Betty Simpson, 67, of Hernando
Betty Jo Simpson, 67, of Hernando died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was born on Oct. 9, 1933, in Mena, Ariz., to Ted and Mildred Williams. She moved to Hernando in 1990 from Waldron, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Glenn W. Simpson of Hernando; a son, Douglas Simpson and wife Gail of Orlando; two daughters, Barbara Maughs of Redding, Calif., and Connie Meyers of Reno, Nev.; a sister, Pat Wagner of Waldron, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Charles Matthews, 70, of Beverly Hills
Charles E. Matthews, 70, of Beverly Hills died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000. He was born in Jacksonville and came here five years ago from Stuart. He was a retired real estate salesman in the Miami area. He was a 32nd-degree Mason. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Suzanne Nordstrom Matthews of Beverly Hills; a son, Charles E. Matthews Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Elizabeth Wherley of Tampa; two brothers, Roswell Matthews of Charleston, S.C., and Fredrick Matthews of South Miami; three grandchildren, Eric, Michelle and Caroline Wherley, all of Tampa. Friends, who wish, may make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1902, Inverness, FL, 34451-1902. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

William Moore, 64, of Homosassa Springs
William E. Moore, 64, of Homosassa Springs died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000. He was born in Sunbury, Pa. He came here from Hampton, N.H., 20 years ago and was a retired salesman for Land and Sea Marine in Lake Suzy. He was also a member of St. James Masonic Lodge No. 102 in Hampton, N.H. Survivors include his wife, Mary C. Moore of Homosassa Springs; two sons, Lance Moore of Hollywood and Jay Moore of Milledgeville, Ga; two stepsons, Thomas Fry of Tampa and John Fry of Selinsgrove, Pa.; a daughter, Lisa Krex of Selinsgrove, Pa.; and six grandchildren. Wilder-Fountain Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Lorraine Belcher, 86, of Dunnellon
Lorraine A. Belcher, 86, of Dunnellon died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at her residence. Born in Washington, D.C., she came here 37 years ago from St. Petersburg. She was a member of the Crystal River United Methodist Church. Mrs. Belcher was preceded in death by her husband, H. Marvin Belcher. Surviving are one son, Edward Belcher of Hudson; two daughters, Barbara Vest and Sandra Ross, both of Dunnellon; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Norma Hales, 60, of Dunnellon
Norma Welch Hales, 60, of Dunnellon died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in Dunnellon. She was born in Fort Moultrie, S.C., and came here in 1987 from Washington, D.C. Mrs. Hales was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, James P. Hales III of Dunnellon; two daughters, Karen Foerster of DeLand and Laura Hales of Dunnellon; her mother, Varnelle Welsh of Fayetteville, N.C.; and three sisters, Nancy Fritta of Fayetteville, N.C., Carol McLallen of Jacksonville, and Rita Goad of Fayetteville, N.C. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Gloria Karaffa, 68, of Lecanto
Gloria J. Karaffa, 68, of Lecanto died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at Brentwood Health Center in Lecanto. She was born in Colonia, N.J., on Dec. 16, 1931, to George and Olga Muller. She came to this area 11 years ago from Piscataway, N.J., where she worked as an inventory analyst for Chanel Cosmetics. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Parish, Crystal River, where she was an usher. Mrs. Karaffa was preceded in death by her brother, George Muller Jr. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Karaffa of Lecanto; four children and five grandchildren all of New Jersey. She has one brother, Elmer Muller, of New Jersey. Cremation arrangements by Heinz Funeral Home, with entombment to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Benedict’s Building Fund, Crystal River. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Theresa Krolikowski, 64, of Dunnellon
Theresa Ann Krolikowski, 64, of Dunnellon died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and came here six months ago from Stratford, Conn. She was a private secretary for the U.S. Department of Defense, retiring in 1999 with 25 years of service. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Surviving are one son, Leon Krolikowski of New Canaan, Conn.; one daughter, Tammy Markowich of Summerville, S.C.; two sisters, Mary Andrews of Dunnellon and Viola Wirtemburg of Inglis; and four grandchildren, Matthew and Melissa Markowich, Morgan and Kelsi Krolikowski. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Lawrence Milnor, 71, of Inverness
Lawrence Vincent Milnor, 71, of Inverness died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000. He was born in Plainfield, N.J., and came to Inverness four years ago from Tacoma Park, Md. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Milnor was a retired electrician. He was a member of the IBEW Union Local No. 26, Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Eden Garden Seventh-day Adventist Church, Inverness. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Edna Chase Milnor of Inverness; son, Michael R. Milnor of Inverness; daughter, Laura Lea LeRoy of Silver Spring, Md.; three brothers, Robert Milnor of Kissimmee, Joseph Milnor of Beltsville, Md., and John Milnor of Doylestown, Pa.; and a sister, Catherine Milnor of Doylestown, Pa. Those, who wish, may send memorial donations to Hospice of Citrus County. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Beth Moreland, 40, of Homosassa
Beth Ann Moreland, 40, of Homosassa, a native Floridian born in St. Petersburg in 1960, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000. She graduated from Northeast High School. She was an avid fisherman, whose claim to fame was catching a grand slam off the coast of Caracas, Venezuela. She is survived by her father, Robert J. Moreland Sr.; her stepmother, Reba A. Moreland; and two sisters, Michele M. Kennedy and Terrie R. Moreland. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.

Betty Simpson, 67, of Hernando
Betty Jo Simpson, 67, of Hernando died Friday, Oct. 20, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. She was born in Mena, Ark., on Oct. 9, 1933, to Ted and Mildred Williams. Mrs. Simpson moved to Hernando in 1990 from Waldron, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Glenn W. Simpson of Hernando; one son, Douglas Simpson and his wife, Gail, of Orlando; two daughters, Barbara Maughs of Redding, Calif., and Connie Meyers of Reno, Nev.; a sister, Pat Wagner of Waldron, Ark.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Jay Tuttle, 76, of Dunnellon
Jay A. Tuttle, 76, of Dunnellon died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, in Lecanto. Born in Waterbury, Conn., he came here in 1990 from Houston, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Tuttle was a retired photo engraver employed by San Jacinto Graphic Arts, Houston, Texas. He was a member of Central Dunnellon Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are his wife, Sophie Tuttle of Dunnellon; son, William Tuttle of Dunnellon; daughter, Deborah Vanadestine of Dunnellon; two brothers, Warren Tuttle and George Tuttle both of Waterbury, Conn.; and a sister, Mary Reichenbach of Waterbury, Conn. He was predeceased by a son, Jay Stephen Tuttle. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Mary Cook, 91, of Hernando
Mary "May" A. Cook, 91, of Hernando died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on June 6, 1909, to John and Margaret Kopps. She moved to the Fort Lauderdale/Coral Springs area in 1956 from her native Pittsburgh, and to Hernando in 1994 from Coral Springs. She was an executive secretary until her retirement at age 75. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Inverness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cook, in 1981. Survivors include her daughter, Lois Cook and her son, Edward Cook, both of Hernando. Services and entombment will be in Pompano Beach. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Pamela Driskell, 51, of Crystal River
Pamela D. Driskell, 51, of Crystal River died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. She was born in Miami on Nov. 18, 1948, to Davine and Jack Gerald Derby. She moved here two weeks ago from Miami. She was Protestant. She is survived by her husband, Gregory Driskell of Crystal River; and one sister, Patricia Duncan of DeBary. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

George Ficken, 73, of Beverly Hills
George E. Ficken, 73, of Beverly Hills died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to Beverly Hills 11 years ago from Farmingdale, N.Y. He was a retired aircraft supervisor and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills. Surviving are his wife, Theresia Wukovits Ficken of Beverly Hills; two sons, Cliff G. Ficken of Farmingdale, N.Y., and Eric P. Ficken of Wake Forest, N.C.; one brother, Charles Ficken of Seaford, N.Y.; two sisters, Florence Kane of Palm Coast and Kathleen Braciszewki of East Northport, N.Y.; and three grandchildren, Matthew and Sean Ficken of New York and Laura Ficken of North Carolina. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Ida Gibson, 80, of Homosassa
Ida Lee Gibson, 80, of Homosassa died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., and came to Homosassa eight years ago from Sullivan, Mo. She was a homemaker. She was Protestant. She is survived by her loving niece, Sandra Nolle of Omaha, Neb. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.

Todd Kunkle, 80, of Bushnell
Todd A. Kunkle, 80, of Bushnell died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Apollo, Pa., on April 22, 1920, to David and Margaret (Christy) Kunkle, he came to Bushnell 12 years ago from there. he was the retired owner and operator of an automotive service station. He was a World War II Army veteran, having served with the 607th Tank Destroyer Unit. He was a life member of the DAV and VFW of Lake Panasoffkee, and was a recipient of two Purple Heart Awards. Other affiliations included the Apollo Masonic Lodge No. 437. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Ebbie (Babcock) Kunkle; son, Frank of Pennsylvania; daughter, Delores Kunkle Pettigrew, of Ohio; sister, Betty Nickolson; brother, Roger Kunkle; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Corinne L'Heureux, 97, of Lecanto
Corinne L'Heureux, 97, of Lecanto died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000, at Brentwood Health Center in Lecanto. She was born in Manchester, N.H., on Aug. 30, 1903, to Josephine and Nazarie Boisvert. She moved here from Louisville, Ky., nine years ago. She was a retired yarn spinner. She was Catholic. She is survived by two sons, Norman Phillip LaPlante of Crystal River and Gerard LaPlante of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Lorraine Tyree of Crystal River, Dorothy Danielson of Kissimmee, and Nancy Tassin of Nashua, N.H.; 33 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Goldie Locke, 79, of Crystal River
Goldie Marie Locke, 79, of Crystal River died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. Born in Plymouth, Ind., on Sept. 10, 1921, to Delbert and Bessie (Nickerson) Sheetz, she came to this area 45 years ago from there. She was a retired school teacher and a homemaker. She was a member of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 186 of Citrus County; The American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 155, Crystal River; Women of the Moose No. 1773, Inverness; and the Order of the Eastern Star No 319, Homosassa. She was a member and communicant of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Crystal River. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Locke, Sept. 10, 1981, three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are nephews, Steve Sheetz, James Andrews and Delbert Montgomery, all of Indiana; nieces, Susan Byers, Jeannie Martin and Tony Morris, all of Indiana, and Sheila Talbot of California; great-nephew, John Sheetz of Indiana; and great-nieces, Nancy Chumney of Indiana and Melanie Jeanfils of Georgia. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Vernon Ritter, 87, of Brooksville
Vernon A. Ritter, 87, of Brooksville died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000. He was born in Manchester, Tenn., and came to Brooksville eight years ago from Inverness. He was a retired plumber and a life member of the Local No. 107 Plumbers Union. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was Methodist. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Ethel Shirley Ritter, who died Aug. 19, 2000. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara J. Hannon of Jeffersontown, Ky., and Betty J. Ritter of Raklaw, Texas; one stepdaughter, Joyce L. Cook of Alamogordo, N.M.; two stepsons, Curtis A. Shirley of Land O'Lakes and Ronald R. Shirley of Brooksville; two grandchildren; and many step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.

Walter Szturma, 82, of Beverly Hills
Walter Jacob Szturma, 82, of Beverly Hills died Monday, Oct. 23, 2000. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to Beverly Hills 19 years ago from New Hyde Park, N.Y. He was a retired tool and die maker for Neptune Meter Company and the City of New York and retired in 1980 after seven and one-half years of service. He was a member and past president for four years of the Polish-American Social Club, Beverly Hills; member of the Polish-American Club of Pasco County, Hudson; a participant for 15 years with the Beverly Hills Surveillance; and supervisor of the Craftsmen's Guild, Beverly Hills. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Butrym Szturma of Beverly Hills; son, Walter C. Szturma of New Hyde Park, N.Y., and St. Croix, Virgin Islands; daughter, Patricia Vine of Ringwood, N.J.; two sisters, Pauline Watkins of Pilot Mountain, N.C., and Nora Reis of Briarcliff, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.