Lillian Chenoweth, 82, of Inverness
Lillian Arlene Wood Chenoweth, 82, of Inverness died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000. She was born in Reedy, W.Va., and came to Inverness 33 years ago from Bartlett, Ohio. Mrs. Chenoweth was a retired special reading school teacher from Inverness elementary school and taught at Dunnellon and Homosassa schools. She was a graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gama. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Inverness, where she was a member of the Christian Service Ministry. She was a Fidelis Sunday School teacher. She was wife of the late Mr. Curtis H. "Curt" Chenoweth, who died Oct. 22, 1994; and sister of the late Herschel Wood, Ira Wood, Virginia Cunningham, Grace Dye and Myrtle Wood. Surviving are her son, Pastor Gary Curtis (Barbara) Chenoweth of Stanley, Va.; four daughters, Arlene Ruth (Carroll) Gilliland of Soldotna, Ark., Marie Chenoweth (Cecil) Wigal of Brandon, Rita Jean (Warren) Brooks of Spring Hill, and Sandra Kay (David) Kelly of Lexington, N.C.; two brothers, Thomas A. Wood of Reedy, W.Va., and Don E. Wood of Lake Panasoffkee; two sisters, Doris Waldeck of Belpre, Ohio, and Betty Daggett of Parkersburg, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Bruna Colapinto, 79, of Inverness
Bruna Piera Colapinto, 79, of Inverness died at home on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, under the loving care of her family and Hospice. A native of Florence, Italy, she came to Florida 20 years ago from Deer Park, N.Y. She was employed in the garment industry as a seamstress and fitter. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish and the Citrus American and Italian Social Club. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Dominick Colapinto; two sons, Richard Colapinto and Robert Colapinto, both of Deer Park, N.Y.; one daughter, JoAnn Colapinto of Deer Park, N.Y.; one brother, Vezio Pasquetti of Italy; and nine grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Grace French, 83, of Lecanto
Grace Bennett French, 83, of Lecanto, formerly of Royal Oaks, Inverness, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000. She was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mrs. French was a retired office worker. She enjoyed writing and painting. She was the wife of the late Mr. Charles H. French, who died in 1973. Surviving are three nieces, one nephew, three step grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Alma Lancaster, 73, formerly of Inverness
Alma Lanier Lancaster, 73, of Gainesville died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000. She was born in Gulf Hammock. She moved to Gainesville in 1983 from Inverness. Mrs. Lancaster was a member of the Brooker Baptist Church in Brooker. During her working years she was employed as a school bus driver with the Citrus County Public School System. Mrs. Lancaster was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jessie Strawn Lanier; son, Kenneth L. Lancaster; and husband, Daniel Webster Lancaster Sr. Surviving are three sons, Richard E. Lancaster and Donald W. Lancaster both of Brooker, and Gary T. Lancaster of Ocala; one daughter, Virginia A. Lancaster of Gainesville; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Williams-Thomas Funeral Home, Gainesville.

Billy McCallister, 51, of Ocala
Billy Ray McCallister, 51, of Ocala died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Ocala. Born in Logan, W.Va., he came to Ocala five years ago from West Palm Beach. Mr. McCallister was a tourism manager employed by Stuckeys. Surviving are his mother, Kathryn Fairbanks of Ocala; sons, Brian of Ohio and Billy Ray Jr. of West Palm Beach; daughter, Amanda McCallister of Jupiter; brother, Roy of Ocala; and one grandchild. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Carmelo Paladino, 85, of Beverly Hills
Carmelo S. Paladino, 85, of Beverly Hills died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at his residence. Born in New York City, he came here 22 years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y. Mr. Paladino was a machinist for the U.S. Navy; veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army; member of Society of 1st Division. He was a life member of VFW Harry F. Nesbitt Post 10087 of Beverly Hills. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills. He is survived by his son, William M. Paladino, and grandson, Michael Paladino, both of Kings Park, L.I., N.Y. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Frank Bodry, 79, of Inverness
Frank J. Bodry, 79, of Inverness died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at his home, under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Mr. Bodry was born in Decatur, Ala., on April 16, 1920, to Ralph and Ruth Bodry. He retired after 30 years of service as a mechanic for Pan American Airlines. He moved to Inverness in 1982 from Miami Springs, Fla. Mr. Bodry was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy R. Bodry of Inverness; two daughters, Penelope Bodry-Sanders of New York City and Deborah Cochran of Bend, Ore.; one son, Jeffery Bodry of Clinton, Utah; one sister, Patricia Borak of Sanford; and four grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Adrien and Kendra Bodry all of Clinton, Utah, and Kipling Sanders of New York City. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Michael DeGuliam, 75, of Floral City
Michael J. DeGuliam, 75, of Floral City, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. He was born March 19, 1924, to Joseph and Angela DeGuliam in Newark, N.J. He moved to Floral City in 1974 from Madeira Beach. Mr. Deguliam was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired refrigeration repairman. He was a past wagon master of the Sassy Sam-Good Sam Camping Association of Citrus County. Surviving are his wife, Violet of Floral City; sons, Ronald of St. Petersburg, Daniel of Willow Springs, N.C., and Dean of Athens, Ala.; a daughter, Bonnie Fisher of St. Petersburg; and five grandchildren, Christopher, Shane and Shirene Fisher, all of St. Petersburg, and Erin and Jared DeGuliam of Willow Springs, N.C. Mr. DeGuliam was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Angela DeGuliam. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Francis Griffin, 67, of Homosassa
Francis F. Griffin, 67, of Homosassa died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. He was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Mackinac, Mich., to William and Marian Griffin. He was a retired plumber. Mr. Griffin served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his daughter, Darla Kearney of Homosassa; five sons, Francis Jr. of Cannan, N.H., Robert, Michael, Mark and Rodger all of Knox, Ind.; five sisters, Rose Swan of Plymouth, Ind., Bonnie Lee of Culver, Ind., Grace Cole of Bourbon, Ind., Barbara McAlpine of Germfast, Mich., and Georgia Ash of Newberry, Mich.; four brothers, Butch Allen of Traverse City, Mich., Rex Allen, Pat Allen and Russ Allen all of Monterey, Ind.; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Charlotte Marker, 87, of Inverness
Charlotte Lenore Marker, 87, of Inverness died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and came to Inverness from Monaca, Pa. Mrs. Marker was a retired registered nurse. She started and was the first nurse hired at Citrus Memorial Hospital, and became the supervisor and director of nursing there. She was a member of the American Nursing Association. She was a member of Point O' Woods Country Club. She was Protestant. She was wife of the late Mr. Howard Dale Marker, who died Jan. 4, 1992. She is survived by her sister, Hope Ann Savicky of Inverness. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Sylvia Padro, 69, of Inverness
Sylvia O. Padro, 69, of Inverness died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at the Orlando Regional Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Puerto Rico on Feb. 2, 1931, to Gonzalo Padro and Carolina Borrelli, she came here eight years ago from Ciales, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Padro was a retired elementary and junior high school teacher and was a member of the First Spanish Church of Inverness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben Sierra, on Feb. 23, 2000, due to the same accident. Survivors include her son, Dr. Ruben D. Sierra, M.D., of Kennewick, Wash.; daughter, Mildred Fraticelli of Puerto Rico; mother, Carolina Borrelli of Puerto Rico; brother, Edwin Padro of Puerto Rico; sister, Nilda Padro of Puerto Rico; and five grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Mary Reale, 103, of Lecanto
Mary C. Reale, 103, of Lecanto, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. A native of Italy, she came to Lecanto in April 1990 from New Britain, Conn. She was a homemaker. She was Catholic. She will be later laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Britain, Conn. Survivors include four sons, George Reale, Joseph Reale both of Beverly Hills, Albert Reale of Port Charlotte, and Louis Reale of Wethersfield, Conn.; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Nelia Rodriguez, 66, of Inverness
Nelia "Nellie" Rodriguez, 66, of Inverness died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Puerto Rico on April 29, 1933 to the late Marcos and Elena (Velez) Rodriguez, she came here in 1992 from Elizabeth, N.J. Mrs. Rodriguez was a retired department store sales clerk and a member of the First Spanish Church of Inverness. She was employed at the Inverness Golden Corral where she was known as the "Salad Queen." She was a second mother to many. Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years, Israel Rodriguez; son, Israel Rodriguez Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y.; daughter, Debbie and her husband Tony Santiago of Allen, Texas; brother, Miguel Angel Rodriguez of Bronx, N.Y.; sister, Jennie Cotto of Kissimmee; and three grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

William Saltsman, 72, of Chatsworth, Ga.
William Saltsman, 72, of Chatsworth, Ga., died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000. He was born in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Saltsman was a retired chemist in the paper industry and a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his two sons, William L. Saltsman of Chatsworth, Ga., and Philip E. Saltsman of Lecanto; two daughters, Barbara A. Smith of Missoula, Mont., and Mary S. Parker, of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren; and former wife, Mary G. Saltsman of Lecanto. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Ruben Sierra, 70, of Inverness
Ruben D. Sierra, 70, of Inverness died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Puerto Rico on Aug. 10, 1929, to the late Carmelo and Ana Sierra, he came here eight years ago from Ciales, Puerto Rico. Mr. Sierra was a retired bookkeeper with the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation. He was a member of the First Spanish Church of Inverness. Mr. Sierra's wife, Sylvia Padro died on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, due to the same accident. Survivors include a son, Dr. Ruben D. Sierra, M.D., of Kennewick, Wash.; daughter, Mildred Fraticelli of Puerto Rico; brother, Angel Sierra of Puerto Rico; and five grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Coralee Strube, 59, of Port Richey
Coralee G. Roddenberry Strube, 59, of Port Richey died at her home on Monday, Feb. 28, 2000. She was born in Crystal River, and moved to Port Richey from Loveland, Calif., in 1996. She was assistant director of Miss Betty's Child Care & Preschool of New Port Richey. She was Baptist. Surviving are her husband, Richard Strube of Port Richey; three daughters, Vivian Moyer of Bangor, Pa., Michele Manousos of Tarpon Springs, and Jody Ruiz of Clearwater; mother, Estelle Patterson of Lecanto; two sisters, Betty Jowers of Hudson and Helen Dalbow of Lecanto; two stepsons, Harold Strube of Bloomfield, N.M., and Darrell Strube of Farmington, N.M.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson.

Marie Arnold, 71, of Gainesville
Marie Ann Merwin Arnold, 71, of Gainesville died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at Hospice House of North Central Florida after a long illness. Born in Jacksonville, she moved from Palatka to Gainesville 51 years ago. Mrs. Arnold was a graduate of Ward Belmont College in Nashville and attended the University of Florida. She was a homemaker. She was Episcopalian. She was a longtime member of the Gainesville Woman's Club and the Daisy Circle of the Gainesville Garden Club. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Frederick B. Arnold of Gainesville; a daughter, Susan A. Kubota of Gainesville; a son, Charles F. Arnold of Tampa; and three grandchildren, Tyson and Evan Kubota of Gainesville, and Alison Arnold of Tampa. Milam Funeral Home, Gainesville.

Sharon Gatzemeyer, 61, of Homosassa
Sharon Gatzemeyer, 61, of Homosassa died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at her residence in Homosassa. She was born June 19, 1938, to Bryan and Grace (Munson) Henney in Fulton Township, Michigan. She came here five years ago from Port Richey. Prior to moving to Port Richey, she was a secretary for the state of Michigan. She was co-owner of Cardinal Hills Copiers in Homosassa. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Grand Ledge, Mich. Surviving are her husband, David Gatzemeyer; son, Bryan Gatzemeyer of Crystal River; daughter, Heidi Tarnowski of New Port Richey; brothers, Wesley Henney of Culleoka, Tenn., and Phillip Henney of Carson City, Mich.; and one sister, Carol Henney of Lansing, Mich. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Nancy Lattanzi, 86, of Lecanto
Nancy Lattanzi, 86, of Lecanto died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. She was born on March 25, 1913, to Concetta and William Lombardi in Bronx, N.Y. She moved here from Yonkers, N.Y., 25 years ago. She was a retired fitter in the garment industry. She was a member of Citrus County Art League. She was Catholic. She is survived by her son, Charles and Elizabeth Lattanzi of Montgomery, Ala.; and two grandchildren, Mara and Amalia Lattanzi both of Montgomery, Ala. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.