Faith Collinge, 65, of Hernando
E. Faith Collinge, 65, of Hernando died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born in Billerica, Mass., and moved to Citrus County in 1985. She co-owned Don’s Restaurant in Lowell, Mass., with her husband, retiring after 31 years. She was a member of the Citrus Hills Women’s Club, where she was Woman of the Year in 1999, and served as chairwoman of Volunteers for Barrington Place for 14 years. She was a member of Inverness Auxiliary Moose Lodge 2112, Inverness Does Lodge 232, Leroy Rooks VFW Post 4252 Auxiliary, Hernando and St. Scholastica Catholic Church, Lecanto. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Donald L. Collinge Sr., of Hernando; three sons, Donald L. Collinge Jr., of Dracut, Mass.; Daniel B. Collinge of Tyngsboro, Mass., and David J. Collinge of Woburn, Mass.; two daughters, Joanne Silva of Billerica, Mass., and Julie A. Kenney of Beverly Hills; two brothers, Edward O’Brien of Bonita Springs and Daniel O’Brien of Billerica, Mass.; four sisters, Pauline Cushing of Dracut, Mass., Kathleen Connors of Citrus Hills, Rita Burgess of Dracut, Mass., and Dorothy Myers of Windham, N.H., and eight grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

Paul Rice, 69, of Hernando
Paul W. Rice, 69, of Hernando died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at his residence under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born Nov. 9, 1931, in Asheville, N.C., to Bernice and Lee Rice. He was a graduate of North Carolina State College. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Honey Well Corporation in Clearwater and Tampa as an electrical engineer after 29 years of service. He was a member of Elks Lodge 2522 in Hernando, VFW Post 4252 in Hernando and the Honey Well Retiree Club. He attended the Hernando United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Carol M. Rice of Hernando; one daughter, Kathy Lortie of Tucson, Ariz.; one son, Mark Rice of St. Petersburg; three step-children, Susan Rugg of Tampa, Roger Toney of Biloxi, Miss., and Teresa Thomas of Naples; one sister, Betty Randall of Macon, Ga.; one brother, Bynum Johnston of Macon, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Fred Hendrickson, 71, of Inverness
Fred Bradley Hendrickson, 71, of Inverness, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. A native of Bayshore, Long Island, N.Y., he was born April 13, 1929. He moved to Florida nine years ago from North Babylon, N.Y., where he was an operating engineer for Local 138. He Protestant. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott, who died Dec. 24, 1985. Survivors include: his wife of 52 years, Janet DeLap Hendrickson; four sons, Dennis of Farmingville, N.Y., Kevin of Texas, Robert of Inverness and Rick of Pathogue, N.Y.; daughter, Judi Bartalis of Crystal River; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverne

Drew Kelly, 83, of Crystal River
Drew Hill Kelly, 83, of Crystal River, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000. He was born in Lithonia, Ga., and came to Crystal River 11 years ago from St. Petersburg. He was a retired asphalt and paving company owner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Schmid Kelly, who died Dec. 5, 1998. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include his son, Randolph Leigh Kelly of Rosamond, Calif., and brother, Warren Kelly and wife Shirley of Crystal River. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness Chapel.

Ruth O’Neil, 74, of Inverness
Ruth Lois DeGroff O’Neil, 74, of Inverness, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at her son’s home under the care of family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born in Newburgh, N.Y., and came to Inverness 12 years ago from Bridgewater, Mass. She was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and the Spencer School of Business. She was a retired operator for the New York Telephone Company, a civilian employee of Headquarters Building at U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an office worker at S. Stroock Company in Newburgh. She was preceded in death by her brother, John E. DeGroff Sr., and her sister, and Alice Gross. She was Methodist. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, James O’Neil; son, James Martin O’Neil of Inverness; four sisters, Marion Curlew of Fort Meyers and Courtland, N.Y., Helen Crawshaw and Ann Mason, both of Newburgh, N.Y., and Lucille Carbon of New Windsor, N.Y.; 11 nieces and nephews; and her white toy poodle, Margerite Sue Ann. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness Chapel.

Paul Rice, 69, of Hernando
Paul W. Rice, 69, of Hernando, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at his home under the care of his family and Citrus County Hospice. He was born on Nov. 9, 1931, in Asheville, N.C., to Bernice and Lee Rice. He was a graduate of North Carolina State College. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Honeywell Corp. in Clearwater and Tampa as an electrical engineer after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 2522 in Hernando, the VFW Post 4252 in Hernando and the Honeywell Retiree Club. He attended the Hernando United Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Carol M. Rice of Hernando; daughter, Kathy Lortie of Tucson, Ariz.; son, Mark Rice of St. Petersburg; stepchildren, Susan Rugg of Tampa, Roger Toney of Biloxi, Miss., and Teresa Thomas of Naples; sister, Betty Randall of Macon, Ga.; brother, Bynum Johnston of Macon, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home of Inverness.

Earl Samstag, 74, of Homosassa Springs
Earl C. Samstag, 74, of Homosassa Springs, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Veterans Hospital In Gainesville. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he came here from Naperville, Ill., 22 years ago. He was a retired United Methodist minister. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning two bronze stars. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa, a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club of Homosassa Springs, served as chairman of the Dr. Carlos Nessi Foundation and was a past district governor of Rotary District No.6950 for Florida. He was a charter member and past president of the Citrus County Civic Association and served as treasurer of the North Suncoast Ministers Association. He was appointed to numerous county and state advisory boards. As a minister with 20 years of service, he served with the Illinois Church Action of Drugs and Alcohol and as a superintendent of the Church Youth Camp for Illinois. Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Maureen Englund Samstag of Homosassa Springs; son, E. Calvin Samstag Jr. and his wife Beverly of Naperville, Ill.; daughter, Lynn Selby and husband Michael of Citrus Hills; four grandchildren, E. Calvin Samstag III, Gregory Samstag, Ryan Selby and Robyn Selby. Memorials may be given to the Dr. Carlos Nessi Foundation in care of The Rotary Club of Homosassa Springs.

Carlo Scarano, 61, of Homosassa
Carlo C. Scarano, 61, of Homosassa died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y. and came here 16 years ago from there. He was a retired foreman of the sanitation department for the city of New York, a former broker for Trotter Realty and a former Citrus County School bus driver for 14 years. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a charter member of the West Citrus Elks Lodge and a member of Citrus County Board of Realtors, Knights of Columbus, Staten Island Musician Society and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Barone. Surviving are his wife, Linda M. (Mathews) Scarano of Homosassa; two sons, Carl Scarano of Beverly Hills, and David Scarano of Tallahassee; one daughter, Carolyn Salerno of Middletown, New Jersey; one brother, Lawrence Scarano of Middleton, N.J.; seven grandchildren, Nathan, Justine, Carl, Anthony, Joseph, Corinne and Michael; one great grandchild, Gabrielle. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa.

Virginia Sestito, 54, of Beverly Hills
Virginia Theresa Sestito, 54, of Beverly Hills died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was a native of New Rochelle, N.Y. and came here from Irvington, N.Y. three years ago. She was a homemaker, and her hobbies were arts and crafts. She was Catholic. Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Salavatore Sestito of Beverly Hills; her father and mother, Charles P. and Angela M. Bommicino of Beverly Hills; one daughter, Charlene, and her husband Greg May of Beverly Hills; one son, Steven M. Sestito of Largo; one brother, Charles, and his wife Denise Bommicino of Georgia. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Norma Brock, 74, of Crystal River
Norma D. Brock, 74, of Crystal River died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born to Minnie and Edward P. Nelson on Aug. 5, 1926, in Buffalo, N.Y. She moved here from New York 16 years ago. She was a retired key punch operator for Niagara Mohawk. She was a member of Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club. She was Catholic. Surviving are her husband, Robert A. Brock of Crystal River, and one brother, Kenneth Nelson of Buffalo, N.Y. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Robert Henderson, Sr., 62, of Inverness
Robert Franklin Henderson, Sr., 62, of Inverness died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000. He was born in Cedartown, Ga., and moved to Inverness many years ago from Kissimmee. He was a newspaper delivery man and a member of the First Baptist Church of Inverness. Surviving are his son, Robert F. Henderson Jr., of Deltona; one daughter, Joan E. Berry of Camp Creek, W. Va.; one brother, John Henderson of Huntsville, Ala.; two half sisters, Margaret Hornbuckle of Mobile, Ala., and Vonnie Daniels of Talladega, Ala.; six sisters-in-law, Nellie Compton, Jackie McCubbin and Vivian Hill, all of Inverness; Ida Bell Black of Lake Wales, Bee Bee Prather of Cocoa and Nira Gay of Tavares; and one brother-in-law, Barney Gay of Tampa. Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell.

Claire LaBossiere, 86, of Ocala
Claire LaBossiere, 86, of Ocala died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Timberridge Nursing Rehab Center in Ocala. She was a native of Central Falls, R.I., and came here in May of 1999 from there. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Dunnellon. Surviving are her two daughters, Jeanne Waterman of Ocala and Irene Henderson of North Carolina; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Barbara Lane, 58, of Bushnell
Barbara Ellen Jean Lane, 58, of Bushnell died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000. She was born in West Virginia. A native of Ashtabula, Ohio, she moved to Florida 23 years ago. Formerly of Citrus County she had been a resident of Bushnell since 1993. She worked as a waitress. Surviving are two daughters, Shelly Fletcher of Vanceburg, Ky., and Brenda Watson of Crystal River; two brothers, Henry Bryan of Bushnell and James Bryan of Ashtabula, Ohio; two sisters, Ethel Griffith and Carolyn Lemon both of Ashtabula, Ohio; one stepson, Daniel Varkett of Ohio; and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Ohio. For further service information, you may contact Brenda Watson, 8523 Inspiration Ct., Crystal River, FL 34428. Arrangements under the direction of Purcell Funeral Home.

John Littleton, 80, of Sugarmill Woods
John Luther Littleton, 80, of Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio. He was formerly of Findlay, Ohio, before moving to Florida. He retired from J.R. Holcomb Co. in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a salesman. He was a World War II veteran, a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force; and served as a pilot instructor. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and attended Wittenberg University in Springfield. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Seven Rivers Golf Club in Crystal River and prior member of Findlay Country Club and the Elks Lodge in Findlay, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Marguerita (Bradshaw) Littleton of Homosassa; two daughters, Christine (Richard) Kudlak and Barbara (Robert) Chaney, both of Waterville, Ohio; six grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Francis Mary (Hollinger) Littleton. Memorials may be made to Luther Home of Mercy, 5810 N. Main St., Williston, OH 43468. Arrangements under the direction of Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Charles Olinger Jr., 78, of Inverness
Charles E. Olinger Jr., 78, of Inverness died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000. He was born in Traverse City, Mich., and came to Inverness 10 years ago from Star Harbor, Texas. Mr. Olinger was a retired automotive machinist. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Brasmeister-Olinger of Inverness; son, Robert E. Olinger of Bedford, Texas; two daughters, Terre Jean Vela of Stegers, Ill., and Marilyn Gibbs of Algonquin, Ill.; mother, Viola Olinger of Inverness; sister, Edith Hewuse of Babcock, Wis.; and five grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Clarence Rosell, 78, of Homosassa
Clarence Rosell, 78, of Homosassa died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. He was born in Hawley, Minn., and came here from Omaha, Texas, four days ago. He was the retired owner of a dry cleaning business. He was Lutheran. No known survivors. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Crystal River.

Fannie Schneider, 81, of Lecanto
Fannie L. Schneider, 81, of Lecanto died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000. She was born in Strasburg Township, Pennsylvania, and came to Lecanto from Quarryville, Pa. She was a retired flower shop clerk. She enjoyed travel. She was a member of the Mount Hope United Methodist Church in Quarryville, Pa. Surviving are her husband, John P. Schneider of Lecanto; two sons, Ronald E. Schneider of Lecanto and James L. Schneider of Lancaster, Pa.; brother, Carl Yuninger of Lancaster, Pa.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Leota Wagner, 86, of Beverly Hills
Leota I. Wagner, 86, of Beverly Hills died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000. She was born in Sullivan, Ind., and came to Beverly Hills 28 years ago from Lincoln Park, Mich. She was a retired key punch operator for Chrysler. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Harry F. Nesbitt VFW Post No. 10087, FOE Auxiliary, Michigan Club and former member of the Bluebirds. She was Baptist. She was predeceased by her husband, Ozro Wagner, Dec. 20, 1976; two sons, John E. Wagner, 1994, and Robert L. Wagner, 1996; brother, Lowell Turpen, 1973; and two sisters, Lois Clapp, 1972, and Thelma Clark, 1994. Surviving are her daughter, LaDonna Schmidt of Troy, Mich.; three sisters, Lucille Lecoca of Zanesville, Ohio, Jeanette Riggs of Linton, Ind., and Betty Gajos of Beverly Hills; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Robert Belbeck, 80, of Inverness
Robert F. Belbeck, 80, of Inverness died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Citrus Memorial Hospital. A native of Dewitt, Mich., he was born June 9, 1920, to John W. and Ethel Belbeck. He moved here 15 years ago from Whitecloud, Mich. He was a retired stationary engineer from Ford Motor Co. with 36 years of service. He was a World War II Army veteran. He attended the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edith McDermitt Belbeck of Inverness; two sons, James R. of Stockridge, Mich., and Fred L. of Bellview, Mich.; one daughter, Diane Thompson of Whitecloud, Mich.; one brother, Rupert of Seattle, Wash.; one sister, Mildred Barkman of Davison, Mich.; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Perry Burnette, 78, of Lake Panasoffkee
Perry Albough Burnette, 78, of Lake Panasoffkee died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000. He was born in New Port Richey and came to Lake Panasoffkee 18 years ago from Tampa. He retired from Seafarers International Union as deck maintenance after 20 years of service. He was a World War II Army and Merchant Marine veteran. He was Baptist. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Gladys Mason Burnette of Lake Panasoffkee; and sister, Mrs. Danny Burton of Tampa. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Kay Dixon, 49, of Floral City
Kay L. Dixon, 49, of Floral City, formerly of Samaria, Mich., died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 1970 to Pinellas Park before moving to Floral City in 1990. She was a medical billing secretary. She was Methodist. She was the mother of the late Guy H. Wiseman who died in 1987. Surviving are her son, Douglas Wiseman of Toledo, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Austin of New Port Richey and Kerry Penny of Arvada, Colo.; three sisters, Susan Szparagowski of Petersburg, Mich., Michelle Burkey of Hillsdale, Mich., and Ann Pajak of Toledo, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Joshua Knight of Clearwater, Tara and Jade Penny, both of Arvada, Colo. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.