Gesuele Guarino, 84, of Lynn, Mass.
Gesuele Guarino, 84, of Lynn, Mass., died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000. He was born in Boston, Mass., and came to Florida in October. He was a retired IRS field agent. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a life member of Knights of Columbus and a member of the V.F.W. He was Catholic. He is survived by one son, Robert E. Guarino of Inverness; one daughter, Maureen C. Zeoli of Salem, Mass.; and one grandchild, Leann Marie Zeoli of Salem, Mass. Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness.

Sarah Miglore, 72, of Beverly Hills
Sarah Miglore, 72, of Beverly Hills died Nov. 18, 2000. A native of Belfast, Ireland, she came here from Pittsburg, Penn. 12 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Albert Miglore, of Beverly Hills; a son, David Gould of Gainseville; two daughters, Marie Gimbrone of Gainseville and Christine Grew of St. Cloud; a brother, Robert McCaffrey of Belfast, Ireland; three sisters, Christine O’Niell and Betty McShane, both of Belfast, Ireland, and Carmel Whelan of Derby, England; four grandsons; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. Fero Funeral Home with Crematory, Beverly Hills.

Richard Redman, 74, of Inverness
Richard D. Redman, 74, of Inverness died Nov. 16, 2000, at Mariner Healthcare of Inverness. Born in Streator, Ill., on March 9, 1926, to the late Claude and Anna (McGrath) Redman, he came here 22 years ago from Tampa. He was a teacher with the Hillsborough County School System for 14 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. He was Protestant. He is survived by four sons, Richard D. ‘‘Dickie’’ Redman Jr., of Inverness; Larry Redman and Darryl Redman, both of Tampa, and Roger Redman of Land O’Lakes; four daughters, Donna Proctor of Inverness, Catherine Marra of Ocean Grove, N.J., Cheryl and Karen, both of Tampa; two brothers, Gerald Redman of Brooksville and Marvin Redman of Tampa; one sister, Florence Stootman of Tampa; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Anna Rybak, 88, of Yankeetown
Anna M. Rybak, 88, of Yankeetown died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at Surrey Place Convalescent Center in Lecanto. She was born in Oswego, N.Y. and came here in 1959, from Andover, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Rybak, who died Sept. 12, 1987. She is survived by her closest friend and caregiver, Carol Kimbrough of Lecanto; two brothers, John and Joe Bink, both of Franklinville, N.Y.; three sisters, Lottie Ling and Helen Czernowski, both of Boynton Beach and Pauline Steffenhagen of Chicopee, Mass. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Elsie Scroggins, 93, of Homosassa
Elsie May Scroggins, 93, of Homosassa died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at her home under the loving care of her family. Born Feb. 17, 1907, in Washington, D.C., she came to this area four years ago from Fairfax County, Virginia. She was a homemaker. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis D. Scroggins, in 1984. She is survived by one daughter, Carol J. Mauck of Woodbridge, Va.; five granddaughters, Laura Kretzing, Maureen Wilson, Monica Powell, Kathleen Mauck and Theresa Livingston; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Beatrice Wolfe, 71, of Dunnellon
Beatrice ‘‘Bea’’ Wolfe, 71, of Dunnellon, formerly of Dunedin, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born Sept. 24, 1929, in Marianna, she came to Dunnellon two months ago from Dunedin, where she retired after 30 years with the Spanish Gardens Nursing Home in Dunedin. She was a member of the Citronelle Baptist Church in Citronelle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wolfe, who died in August, 1984. She is survived by three sons, Fred Mosley of Indianapolis, Ind., Gordon Wolfe of Holiday and Wayne Wolfe of Tarpon Springs; one daughter, Nita Caywood of Dunnellon; one brother, James Waldron of Dunnellon; one sister, Betty Hamilton of Dunnellon; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Robert Burns, 71, of Spring Hill
Robert Burns, 71, of Spring Hill, died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000. He was born on June 27, 1929, in Dansville, N.Y. He was retired from the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife. Mildred Burns of Spring Hill. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Alton Carchia, 55, of Floral City
Alton Reed “Ziggy” Carchia, 55, of Floral City, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at Mariner Health of Inverness. Born in Massachusetts on May 21, 1945, to Antonio and Beatrice (Bell) Carchia, he came here 22 years ago from Brockton, Mass. He was a produce salesman. He was Catholic. Survivors include: his daughter, Jennifer Foti of Taunton, Mass.; four brothers, Antonio Carchia, Paul Varca and Eugene Fisher, all of Inverness, and Robert Carchia of Brockton, Mass.; four sisters, Rose Piche of Brockton, Mass., Susan Phillips of Floral City, Karen Lloyd of Inverness and Dyzett Waller of Haines City; three grandchildren; and his loving companion, Deborah Edwards of Floral City. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Madeline Dix, 88, of Inverness
Madeline Dix, 88, a seasonal resident of Inverness from Plainfield, Vt., died on Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 17, 1912, to Albert and Maude Cassavoy in Barre, Vt. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Norman Dix of Plainfield, Vt. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Edna Manbeck, 77, of Crystal River
Edna Mae Manbeck, 77, of Crystal River died on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Leesburg. Born Oct. 10, 1923, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Roy C. and Edna B. (Stillwell) Haynes, she came to Crystal River 30 years ago from Cadiz, Ohio. she was a retired nurse’s aide. she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Crystal River. Survivors include: two brothers, George William Haynes of New Cumberstown, Ohio, and Ronald Kenneth Haynes of Wintersville, Ohio; and two sisters, Dorothy Nicholson and Shirley Haynes, both of Crystal River. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Arlene Morrison, 78, of Inverness
Arlene T. Morrison, 78, of Inverness died on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala. Born in Swanville, Maine, on Nov. 27, 1921, to Bert and Julia (Ellis) Lanfest, she moved here in 1977 from New York City. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of the Inverness VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, where she served on the church council and the women’s guild, where she was past president. Survivors include: her husband of 14 years, Roy Morrison of Inverness; and several nieces and nephews, including Mary-Grace Surrena of Spring Hill. Chas E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Roger Snow, 86, of Crystal River
Roger R. Snow, 86, of Crystal River, died on Nov.17, 2000, at his home. He was born in Binghamton, N.Y. He came to Citrus County 32 years ago. He was retired from IBM. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crystal River. His survivors include: his wife, Marcia Snow of Crystal River; daughter, Naomi Shields of Binghamton, N.Y.; three sons, Franklin Snow Jr. of Ozello, Robert Snow of Crystal River and Roger R. Snow Jr. of Gaston, Ala.; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Kate Wimmer, 91, of Brooksville
Kate Wimmer, 91, of Brooksville, died on Monday, Nov. 13, 2000. She was born Nov. 26, 1908, in Manhattan, N.Y., to Matthew and Carol Parthusek. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son-in-law, Russell DeWerth of Spring Hill. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Eric Barrow, 80, of Inverness
Eric B. Barrow, 80, of Inverness died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000. He was born in Largo and came to Inverness four years ago from Clearwater. He was a retired Air Force Major serving during World War II and Korea; and father of the late Eric B. Barrow Jr., who died in 1967. He was Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Marjorie Barrow of Inverness; a son, Scott M. Barrow of Nashville, Tenn.; and a sister, Margaret Faye of West Palm Beach. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Albina Gabertovich, 87, of Beverly Hills
Albina A. Gabertovich, 87, of Beverly Hills died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Throop, Pa., she came here 29 years ago from Kenilworth, N.J. She was a retired telephone operator for Jersey Bell. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills. She is survived by her brother, William Kumsky of Matawen, N.J.; good friend, Kathleen Geddes of Beverly Hills; and good friend, Scott DeMoura of Beverly Hills. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Dudley Hess Jr., 75, of Spring Hill
Dudley Hess Jr., 75, of Spring Hill died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at James A. Haley V.A. Hospital, Tampa. Born in Queens, N.Y., he moved to the area 12 years ago from Massapequa Park, N.Y. He was a retired sales engineer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the New York State Club, Spring Hill, the DAV Cada-Haddon Chapter 67, Brooksville and the Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, Spring Hill. Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey J. Hess of Medford, N.Y., and Timothy S. Hess of Inverness; a daughter, Jean Bruno of Patchogue, N.Y.; a sister, Gloria MacRae of Summit, N.J.; and seven grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

Leroy McDaniel, 76, of Dunnellon
Leroy McDaniel, 76, of Dunnellon died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at Estelle’s House, Ocala. A native of Blacksburg, S.C., he came here in 1998 from Summerfield. He was a U.S. postal clerk, retiring in 1985, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He played the steel guitar for 20 years with Rainbow Connection Country Band of Ocala. He was active in the Belleview Moose Lodge. He was a member of Dunnellon Church of Christ. Surviving are his beloved wife, Mary Hammock McDaniel of Dunnellon; three daughters, Sheila McDaniel D’Oriano of Florence, Italy, and Susan Miller and Janice Patterson, both of Tallahassee; two stepdaughters, Virginia Waller of Wildwood and Nancy Patton of Dunnellon; one stepson, Timothy Hammock of Dunnellon; one brother, Bobby Dean McDaniel of Wellford, S.C.; four sisters, Lois Wilson, Verita Smith, Betty Wylie, all of Blacksburg, S.C., and Nell Jean Martin of Bellmont, N.C.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478-4860. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Merrill McGlamery Sr., 75, of Dunnellon
Merrill Hart McGlamery Sr., 75, of Dunnellon died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Tampa on Dec. 4, 1924, to Joe and Hollie (Townsend) McGlamery, he came here more than 15 years ago from Florence, Colo. He was a graduate of Davidson College and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He retired from General Electric as an electronics engineer and was also involved in the manned space program. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, Julia (Galloway) McGlamery; son, Dr. Merrill Hart McGlamery Jr. of St. Petersburg; daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Thom of Florence, Colo.; five sisters, Holly Lee Gary, Belva Godwin, Betty Rose Abdoe, Mona Whitley and Jean Claire Davenport; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Arlene Morrison, 78, of Inverness
Arlene T. Morrison, 78, of Inverness died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala. Born in Swanville, Maine, on Nov. 27, 1921, to Bert and Julia (Ellis) Lanfest, she moved here in 1977 from New York City. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of the Inverness VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, where she served on the Church Counci, and the Women’s Club, where she was past president. Surviving are her husband of 14 years, Roy Morrison of Inverness; and several nieces and nephews, including Mary-Grace Surrena of Spring Hill. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Richard Acker, 83, of Inverness
Richard George Acker, 83, of Inverness died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000. He was born in Asheville, N.C., son of Carl K. and Elsie L. Acker, and came to Inverness in 1972 from Brecksville, Ohio. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Inverness Church of God. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary Rae Hinckley Acker of Inverness; two sons, Bert R. of Berea, Ohio, and Thomas H. of Asheville, N.C.; two daughters, Joy A. Kanter of Inverness and Deborah A. Starner of Hernando; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Claire K. Acker, June 15, 1976. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Evelyn Collins, 84, of Inverness
Evelyn Collins, 84, of Inverness died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Born in Kokomo, Ind., on Aug. 6, 1916, to Lew and Iva (Butler) Jordan, she came here in 1975 from there. She retired from Delco Electronics as an inspector. She was a Quaker. She was a saxophone musician. She was a member of the Musicians Union and the Inverness Golf and Country Club where she played saxophone with The Country Club Notes. She also had her own orchestra called the Evelyn Collins Orchestra in Kokomo, Ind. She is survived by one nephew, Chip and Maria Collins of Killeen, Texas; two nieces, Sherry and Randy Parker of Seminole and Patricia Koontz of Kokomo, Ind.; and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Fay L. Collins, May 8, 1990. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Oleta Collins, 90, of Beverly Hills
Oleta M. Collins, 90, of Beverly Hills died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, at Heartland of St. Petersburg. Born in Bedford, Ind., she came here 17 years ago from Hollywood. She was a retired postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. She was Protestant. She is survived by one niece and one nephew Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Joseph Costa Jr., 65, of Inverness
Joseph Costa Jr., 65, of Inverness died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Fall River, Mass., and came here in 1999 from Clearwater. He worked for Catalina in Largo. He was a U.S. Marines veteran. He was Catholic. Surviving are his wife, Claudia Costa of Inverness; two sons, Joseph of Apopka and Greg of Clearwater; two daughters, Susan of Largo and Samantha of Safety Harbor; a sister, Marie Silva of Fall River, Mass.; and three grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

Buddy Duke, 49, of Coleman
Buddy Duke, 49, of Coleman died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on April 2, 1951, to D.W. and Eunice Duke. He was a truck driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Penny Duke of Coleman; daughters, Shana and Patricia, both of Coleman; son, Dewayne of Coleman; and four grandchildren, Monica, David and Jessica of Coleman, and Brent of North Carolina. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Elia Perry, 86, of Crystal River
Elia F. Perry, 86, of Crystal River died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born in Tampa on Dec. 11, 1913, to Rosa and Julio Fuentes. She moved here from Tampa 40 years ago. She was a retired hair dresser. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Homosassa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Benjamin Perry, in 1977. She is survived by one daughter, Renee Duffy of Crystal River; one brother, Hector D.E. Fuentes of San Carlos, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Celia Duffy and Tiffany Duffy, both of Crystal River. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Szlama Putersznit, 77, of Ocala
Szlama Putersznit, 77, of Ocala died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000. He was born in Poland and came to Ocala in December 1993 from Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a retired steel mill iron worker. He was a member of the Congregation Beth Sholom, Beverly Hills. Surviving are his wife, Anna Singer Putersznit of Ocala; son, Bernard of Memphis, Tenn.; and sister, Zosia Mortenfeld of Israel. He was predeceased by son, Nathan, June 25, 1988. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Otis Sholte, 80, of Lecanto
Otis Sholte, 80, of Lecanto died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on June 6, 1920, to John and Elizabeth Sholte. He retired as a machinist for Trans Tube in Michigan. He retired to Lecanto in 1991 from Waterford, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Sholte, July 16, 1998. Surviving are his daughter, Carole and her husband Chuck DesJardins of Panama City; sons, James and his wife Maryland of Waterford, Mass., and Charles of Lecanto; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Elsie Ward, 76, of Homosassa Springs
Elsie H. Ward, 76, of Homosassa Springs died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000. She was born in New York City, N.Y., and came here 13 years ago from Massapequa, N.Y. She was a retired department manager for Saks 5th Avenue of Garden City, N.Y. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church of Homosassa Springs. Surviving are her husband, Alfred R. Ward of Homosassa Springs; two daughters, Barbara Ward of Washington, D.C., and Helene Browning of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Edward Guerrera of Spring Hill; two sisters, Angelina Kearney of Homosassa Springs and Louise Bimbi of Bay Side, N.Y.; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Browning. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.