Robert E. Hall, 78, of Homosassa
Robert E. Hall, 78, of Homosassa died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Tennessee, he came here 10 years ago from Pontiac, Mich., and was a retired heavy equipment operator. Mr. Hall was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 112 in Wayne, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. Hall, Nov. 27, 2000. Surviving are three sons, Stewart Hall of Branson, Mo., Clarence Hall of Michigan and David Hall of Pontiac, Mich.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Richard Kanter, 58, of Inverness
Richard Stephen Kanter, 58, of Inverness died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and came to Inverness in 1972 from Parma, Ohio. He was a pipe fitter and a member of the Pipefitters Local No. 120, Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the Inverness Church of God. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Joy Acker Kanter of Inverness; two sons, Richard S. Kanter Jr. and Michael E. Kanter, both of Inverness; one daughter, Katherine M. Kanter of Inverness; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Jocelyne Childs, both of Inverness.

Holland Price, 83, of Homosassa
Holland ‘‘Mac’’ McKee Price, 83, of Homosassa died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000. He was born in Shepherdstown, W Va., and came to Homosassa four years ago from Frederick, Md. He was retired from the Allegany County Board of Education as director of finance. He was Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth ‘‘Betty’’ Hutzelle Price of Homosassa; daughter, Frances Price Doherty of Frederick, Md.; two brothers, Kirkland S. Price of Charles Town, W.Va., and Dr. James C. Price of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; and three grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.

Angela Sackler, 87, of Inverness
Angela Sackler, 87, of Inverness died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Surrey Place Convalescent Center in Lecanto. Born in New York City on March 28, 1913, to Charles and Josephine (Orlando) Vacarro, she came here more than 25 years ago from Miami. She was a retired hotel physical therapist. She was Catholic. She is survived by her niece, Valerie Seconi of Inverness; her nephew, Joseph Velto of Inverness; and several other nieces and nephews. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Irene Sutton, 66, of Crystal River
Irene Crystal Sutton, 66, of Crystal River died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at the Hospice House of Gainesville. She was born in Crystal River Dec. 28, 1933, to the late Warren Jacob and Alta (Snyder) Bunts. She was a lifelong resident. She was part of the original Carnival Company that wintered here on what is now known as ‘‘Bunt’s Point.’’ She had many other interests in her life, including being a mate on the ‘‘Sunny Skies’’ party boat and owning a chicken farm and a gas station in Crystal River. She was also a commercial fishing guide for a time. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sutton, in 1986. She is survived by her son, William David Oliver and wife Deborah of Radford, Va.; two daughters, Jan and husband Alan Zak of Gainesville and Irene Alta and husband George Cross of Crystal River; a brother, Walter and his wife Lucille Bunts of Crystal River; stepsons, Jackie and Doug Sutton and stepdaughter, Ellie Parrish; and countless grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Wesley Braisted, 85, of Lecanto
Wesley W. Braisted, 85, of Lecanto died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and came to Lecanto in June 1998 from Chapel Hill, N.C. He was a retired attorney with Braisted & Braisted Law Firm in Staten Island, N.Y., which was established in 1890. He was a member of the University First United Methodist Church, Chapel Hill, N.C. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Roberta Elizabeth Townsend Braisted of Lecanto; son, Lawrence E. (Connie) Braisted of Inverness; daughter, Lynn Pedersen of Concord, Mass.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Robert Calvin, 77, of Citrus Hills
Robert Watson Calvin, 77, of Brentwood in Citrus Hills died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on Sept. 30, 1923, to O.W. and Catherine Calvin, he came here 30 years ago from Salem, Ohio. He was a retired general supervisor with U.S. Steel in Youngstown with more than 16 years of service. He was a former member of the Salem Golf Club. He was Lutheran. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Jeanette E. (Maxwell) Calvin; sister, Lois Rogers of Columbiana, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Bill Edwards, 84, of Inglis
Bill Early Edwards, 84, of Inglis died Monday evening, Dec. 4, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born in Pomeroy, Wash., on Feb. 25, 1916, to Chalker and Bertha (Lonon) Edwards, he came to this area six years ago from Quitman, Ga. He was a retired civil engineer for the U.S. Government and for Smalley-Welford & Nevin Engineering in Dade County. He was instrumental in helping start the Withlacoochee Area Residents (WAR) in Inglis. He was an avid sailor and model boat builder. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a past member of the American Legion in Marathon. He was Methodist. He was preceded in death by one son, Bill J. Edwards, in February 1968, and one daughter, Barbara Edwards, in April 1999. Surviving are his loving wife of 49 years, Jane Edwards of Inglis; two sons, Michael David Edwards of Raleigh, N.C., and Jesse Edwards of Inglis; one daughter, Bertha E. Cassidy of Inglis; two sisters, Nellie McQuire of Seattle, Wash., and Sobina Lynthcom of Richmond, Va.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Leola H. Graham of Tampa
Leola H. Graham of Tampa, formerly of Floral City, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in Tampa. She was a member of Temple of Zion, Church of the Living God, Tampa. Surviving are one daughter, Queen Esther Thomas; three sons, Samuel Graham and wife Barbara R., Thomas Graham and wife Barbara Ruth, and Charles Graham and wife Naomi; daughters-in-law, Mary Graham and Norma Jean Graham; three sisters, Mary Luvenia Dortch, Mamie Lee Lyons and Bernice Fells; two brothers, Samuel Hemmingway and wife Rosalee, and Homer James Hemmingway and wife Anne Joyce; two sisters-in-law, Alene Hemmingway and Louise Hemmingway; 30 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Ray Williams Funeral Home, (813) 253-3419.

Alphonse Gustitis, 85, of Inverness
Alphonse Lawrence Gustitis, 85, of Inverness died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in Brentwood Health Care Center. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was born May 18, 1915, to Lawrence and Elizabeth Gustitis. He moved to Florida 21 years ago from Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired custodian for the North Shore Schools and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Kruppo of Delancey, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Tracy and Scott; and one great-grandchild, Megan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Eleanor Gustitis. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Ethel Hudec, 61, of Beverly Hills
Ethel A. Hudec, 61, of Beverly Hills died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000. She was born in Mount Pleasant, Mich., and came to Beverly Hills in August this year from Riverview, Mich. She was a retired floral designer. Surviving are her husband, James J. Hudec of Beverly Hills; three daughters, Wendi Sychio of Michigan City, Ind., Kelli Hamilton of La Habra, Calif., and Carri Provencher of El Paso, Texas; sister, Carol Manson of Taylor, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Lulu Lundquist, 90, of Inverness
Lulu Ellen Lundquist, 90, of Inverness died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born in Blanchard, Mich., on Jan. 21, 1910, to John and Mary (Demlow) Dargitz, she came here 27 years ago from Midland, Mich. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness. She was a member of the Inverness Golf and Country Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Vendale Lundquist, Nov. 18, 1994, and J.T. Lundquist, Oct. 25, 1980. Surviving are two sons, J.T. Lundquist of Hedgesville, W.Va., and Benjamin Lundquist of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one daughter, Barbara Barron of Astoria, Ore.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her companion, Owen Eaton of Inverness. The family suggests memorial contributions in Mrs. Lundquist’s memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Inverness. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Michael Smith, 55, of Homosassa
Michael A. Smith, 55, of Homosassa died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, at his residence. Born in Lima, Ohio, he came here 10 years ago from Ohio. He was a salesman for AT&T. He was Baptist. Surviving are his ex-wife, Wanda M. Smith of Beverly Hills; brother, Dr. David Smith of Lima, Ohio; two stepsons, Ken Creech of Beverly Hills and Jimmy Creech of Baiteyville, Ky.; and two stepdaughters, Trena Tschuschke and Rena Mason, both of Crystal River. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Dea Steiner, 56, of Sugarmill Woods
Dea Sciacero Steiner, 56, of Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at her residence. Born in Italy, she came here two years ago from Jefferson Township, N.J. She was a real estate sales agent. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Homosassa. Surviving are her husband, William J. Steiner; three sons, Gregory Steiner of Fort Lauderdale, Jeffrey Steiner of New Brunswick, N.J., and Bradley Steiner of Mechanicsberg, Pa.; and her parents, Alessandro and Maria Sciacero of Sugarmill Woods. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Glenn Baldner, 71, of Inglis
Glenn Everett Baldner, 71, of Inglis died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at Health Park Care Center, Gainesville. Born in Crown Point, Ind., he came here 10 years ago from Griffith, Ind., and was a retired truck driver. He was under the care of Hospice and his brother, George. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bernice; and his wife, Sue. Surviving are three sons, Randy Forney of Alabama, John Baldner of Merriville, Ind., and Ricky Baldner of Gary, Ind.; two daughters, Bonnie Marshall of Lake Station, Ind., and Debbie Guzman of Gary, Ind.; four brothers, George of Inglis, Jan of Lake Station, Ind., David of Portage, Ind., and Jim of Holbert, Ind.; five sisters, Doris Zieseniss of Crown Point, Ind., Virginia Yakim of Portage, Ind., Katherine Knopic of Inglis, Donna Britton and June Dallas both of Griffith, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral home, Dunnellon

Filomena Bruy, 93, of Beverly Hills
Filomena Bruy, 93, of Beverly Hills died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000. She was born in Woodhaven, N.Y., and came to Beverly Hills 21 years ago from N. Bellmore, N.Y. She was a retired secretary and worked for Grumman and law offices. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills, the Catholic Women’s Club, the church choir and the Golden Age Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bruy, April 6, 1973. Surviving are her daughter, Concetta ‘‘Connie’’ Bruy Coyne and her husband, Edward Coyne of N. Bellmore, N.Y.; two brothers, Tony Romano of Las Vegas, Nev., and Frank Romano of Islip, N.Y.; a sister, Anna Marino of Middlevillage, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Edward Coyne of Ridgewood, N.Y., and John Coyne of Levittown, N.Y.; and two great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Orrin Fox, 77, of Albion, Mich.
Orrin Charles Fox, 77, of Albion, Mich., died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at Trillium Hospital. He was born in Emmett Township on March 13, 1923, to Mort and Bessie Fox. He owned and operated a rare stamp and coin collecting store for 25 years. He served in World War II for the United States Army. He was a life member of Michigan Old Time Fiddler’s Association, Home Grange of Emmett Township, Uncle Carl’s Dulcimer Club and he enjoyed traveling, spending his winters in Florida since 1986, gardening and bird watching. On Nov. 18, 1995, he married Dorothy Fox, she survives. Other survivors are: two daughters, Cynthia and Marilyn; four stepdaughters, Joyce Coburn, JoAnn Generi, both of Albion, Mich., Jeanie Brown of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Judy Stephens of Allen, Ky.; and one stepson, Jack Oliphant of Albion, Mich. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Allwardt; and two brothers, Kenneth and Waynard Fox. J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion, Mich.

Anna Kunzler, 82, of Inverness
Anna Elizabeth Kunzler, 82, of Inverness died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at Mariner Health Care Center. Born in Port Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y., on June 27, 1918, to Glendon and Elsie (Bishop) Brown, she came here 20 years ago from West Islip, L.I., N.Y. She was a retired meat-wrapper. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Inverness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Kunzler, Nov. 24, 1992. Surviving are three sisters-in-law, Muriel Philo of Inverness, Gladys Brown of E. Northport, L.I., N.Y., and Mae Brown of Fort Myers; and several nieces and nephews. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Chester Prouty, 75, of Lecanto
Chester Prouty, 75, of Lecanto died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Surrey Place. Born in Syracuse, N.Y., he came here eight years ago from Central, N.Y., and was a retired heavy-equipment operator. He worked 35 years for Carrier Heating and Air Conditioning. Surviving are his wife, Margaret D. Prouty of Lecanto; one son, David C. Prouty of North Syracuse, N.Y.; two daughters, Suzanne M. Howell of Eustace, Texas, and Diane E. Gordon of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Nelson of Bradenton and Paul of Liverpool, N.Y.; two sisters, Wilma Prouty of Central Square, N.Y., and Arlene Brown of Phoenix, N.Y.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Elaine Bethel, 75, of Morriston
Elaine Evelyn Bethel, 75, of Morriston died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in Williston. She came here five years ago from her native Key West. She was a housewife. Surviving are her son, Bruce Bethel of Pennsylvania; two daughters, Anita Beeson of Dunnellon and Vera Braschos of Key West; two brothers, Everett Atwell and Boy Atwell both of Key West; two sisters, L. Gates of Key West and Rosie; and eight grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Lawrence Connolly, 58, of Dunnellon
Lawrence M. Connolly, 58, of Dunnellon died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in Ocala. Born in San Francisco, Calif., he came here five years ago from Putnam Valley, N.Y. He was a captain with the Putnam County, New York Sheriff’s Department; a graduate from the FBI Academy; and a member of Tompkins Corners Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Janet E. Connolly of Dunnellon; two sons, Lawrence Jr. of Powhatan, Va., and Robert of Albany, N.Y.; a daughter, Janet Lee Hughes of Putnam Valley, N.Y.; a sister, Virginia Millar of Putnam Valley, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.