George Smith, 83, of Inglis
George D. Smith, 83, of Inglis, died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, at the Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born on Feb. 15, 1917, to Sylvester G. and Jean (Torrance) Smith in Glascow, Scotland, he came here four years ago from Wellsville, N.Y. He was a winter resident for 15 years. He was a retired engineer for power plants. He was a member of the Wellsville Masonic Lodge 230 F&AM, the Exchange Club of Wellsville, N.Y., the N.Y. Wellsville Country Club and American Society of Mechanical Engineers of Wellsville, N.Y. He was a U.S. Army 17th Airborne Glider Trooper veteran during World War II. He belonged to the Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church in Yankeetown. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth of Inglis; son, Robert T. Smith of Rutland, Vt.; daughter, Barbara Jeanne Wilman and husband John of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; sister, Jeanne McCracken and husband John of New York City; and three granddaughters. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River

F. Blanche Back, 76, of Beverly Hills
F. Blanche Back, 76, of Beverly Hills died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000. She was born in Southington, Conn., and came to Beverly Hills 13 years ago from Meriden, Conn. She was an office worker for the state of Connecticut. She was a former member of Revekah Lodge, Conn. She was Episcopalian. She is survived by her husband, Garfield; a son, Gary of Tampa; a daughter, Patricia A. Back of Middletown, Conn.; a brother, Charles Baisden Goodrich of Hebron, Conn.; two sisters, Shirley Casale of Southington, Conn., and Charlotte Worrall of Inverness; three grandchildren, Delfin Back of St. Petersburg, Gary Back of Daytona Beach and Kenneth Back of Tampa and two great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills Chapel.

Agnes Eastwood, 73, of Inverness
Agnes Coleman Eastwood, 73, of Inverness died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000. She was born in Trenton, N.J., and came to Inverness 27 years ago from West Collingswood Heights, N.J. She a former member of OES, Concordia, Kan. She worked as a secretary at the University of Illinois and was active with the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts. She was Methodist. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, S.C. Eastwood; a son, Verne A. and his wife Maria Antoinetta of Plantation; a brother, George E. Coleman Jr. of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a sister, Carol Masino of Tampa; and two grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness Chapel.

Oren Meredith, 64, of Belleview
Oren L. Meredith, 64, of Belleview died Jan. 7, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center. He was born in Marion County, Ind., and came here from Fort Lauderdale 30 years ago. He was a self-employed painting contractor. He was Baptist. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ramona; mother-in-law, Dorothy Caron of Belleview; daughters, Dorothy Meredith Smith of Inverness and Denise Meredith Nichols of Belleview; sons, Oren William Meredith of Summerfield and Robert Dwayne Meredith of Ocoee; sisters, Lillian Gracy of Greenfield, Ind., and Betty Powers of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, Donald Meredith and John Meredith, both of Lawrence, Ind.; granddaughters, Michelle Blakemore of Lakeland, Meredith Smith of Birmingham, Ala., Melissa Meredith of Summerfield, Rebekah Nichols of Belleview and Patricia Van Dyke of Inverness; grandsons, William Nichols of Ocala, Brian Smith of Inverness, Oren Mathew Meredith of Summerfield, Michael Meredith of Summerfield and Phillip Nichols of Belleview and several nieces and nephews. Hiers Belleview Funeral Home.

Henry Moon, 83, of Dunnellon
Henry Emmitt Moon, 83, of Dunnellon died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in Gainesville. He was born in Ocala and was a lifetime resident of Dunnellon. He was a farmer and served in the U.S. Army, Battery G, 265th Artillery during World War II. He is survived by his son, Henry R. Moon of Gainesville; a daughter, Rosemary Negron of Belleview; a brother, Carlos Moon of St. Petersburg; a sister, Helen Apple; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Robert Parks, 73, of Homosassa
Robert B. Parks, 73, of Homosassa died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000. He was born in Miami and came to Homosassa 13 years ago from Hudson. He retired from GTE as a telephone splicer. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; two sons, Robert Allen Parks of Homosassa and Lawrence B. Parks of New Port Richey; two daughters, Sandra G. Curtis of Newberry and Julia L. Slack of Homosassa; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa Chapel.

Helen Simons, 81, of Homosassa
Helen M. Simons, 81, of Homosassa died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at Crystal River. She was born in Carney, N.J., and came here 15 years ago from Douglasville, Ga. She was a retired hairdresser. She was a member of Women of the Moose. She was Protestant. She is survived by her husband, Charles; one son, David King of New Symyrna Beach; two stepsons, Carl Simons of Owego, N.Y., and Thomas Simons of Nichols, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Caroline Halstead of Owego, N.Y., and Catherine Park of Staunton, Va.; one brother, Robert Greene of New Cumberland, Pa.; numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Donald Yox, 66, of Crystal River
Donald K. Yox, 66, of Crystal River died Jan. 6, 2000, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born to Ruth and Kenneth Yox on Jan. 15, 1933, in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved here from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., 30 years ago. He was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association and he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1970. He was preceded in death by his son, Ray D. Yox, on July 30, 1964. He was Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; two sons, Dale R. of Crystal River and Glen L. of West Palm Beach; two daughters, Dawn M. McGee and Donna K. Hamilton, both of Chiefland; two sisters, Joan Cristini of Warren, Mich., and Delores Yox of Orange, Calif.; four stepbrothers and two stepsisters, all in Buffalo, N.Y. and six grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home.

Wanda Browning, 80, of Inverness
Wanda F. Browning, 80, of Inverness died at Citrus Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. Born in Rochester, N.Y., on May 29, 1919, to George and Barbara Kreslak, she came here 29 years ago from St. Petersburg with her husband, Clifford Browning, who preceded her in death on March 28, 1992. Survivors include one son, Robert, and his wife Judi of Homosassa; one stepdaughter, Ardiss Rogers of Inverness; her aunt, Mamie Kardas of St. Petersburg; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Beryl Fineout, 85, of Dunnellon
Beryl Emma Fineout, 85, of Dunnellon died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. Born in Martville, N.Y., on Dec. 9, 1914, to Erwin and Jessie (Sayles) Teachout, she came here 19 years ago from there. She was employed at Syraco Corp. plastic manufacturing in Syracuse, N.Y., with more than 20 years of service. She was Protestant. Survivors include two sons, Donald C. of Dunnellon and Gary A. of Tampa; one daughter, Mima D. of Sidney, Australia; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Walter Jones, 84, of Beverly Hills
Walter A. Jones, 84, of Beverly Hills passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. He was born in Caicos Islands, West Indies, and came to Beverly Hills 21 years ago from New Hyde park, Long Island, N.Y. He retired as store manager from F.W. Woolworth Co. after 38 years of service. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was Methodist. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Helen; two sons, Walter of Westminister, Calif., and Richard of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Carol Cheli of Fort Lauderdale and Linda Sayre of Nevada City, Calif.; three sisters, Alice Silvera of Pembroke Pines, Muriel Lyford of Birmingham, Ala., and May Jones of Devonshire, Bermuda; and four grandchildren. Friends, who wish, may send memorial donations to the Salvation Army. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Albert Leonard, 88, of Dunnellon
Albert L. Leonard, 88, of Dunnellon died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Ocala. Born in Hastings, Pa., he came here from New Port Richey in 1995. He was a thoroughbred owner and trainer. Survivors include his wife Dorothy; one son, Gary of Dunnellon; four daughters, Dorothy E. Johnson, Margaret Jean "Peggy" Stenzhorn and Carolyn Leonard of Dunnellon and Deanna Wade of Ocala; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Brenda Simmons, 60, of Crystal River
Brenda B. Simmons, 60, of Crystal River died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. She was a self-employed bookkeeper. She was a member of United Church of Christ Written in Heaven, Crystal River. Surviving are her husband James; five sons, Robert Jackson, James Jr., Alfred, Jamie and Demetrius, all of Crystal River; six daughters, Renee Lewis, Bridget Jackson, Cathy Hines, Elaine Lockley and Cynthia Smith all of Crystal River, and Linda Brown of Brooksville; three brothers, Leroy Pittman Jr. of Baldwin, Tommy Pittman of Jacksonville and Willy Pittman of Fort Pierce; five sisters, Margaret Evans, Bertha Harvey and Shirley Pittman all of Crystal River, Jessie Williams of Baldwin and Ada Pittman of Jacksonville; 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Milton Funeral Home, Dade City.

Fred Surianello, 78, of Inverness
Fred George Surianello, 78, of Inverness died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born in New York City on May 25, 1921, to Anthony and Sophie (Cirigliano) Surianello, he came here seven years ago from Bronx, N.Y. He was a retired commercial printer. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Esther; three sons, Anthony of California, Michael of Pelham Bay, N.Y., and Lawrence of Bronxville, N.Y.; and one daughter, Angela Surianello of Bronxville, N.Y. He was preceded in death by a son, Fred Jr., in 1968. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Paul Grow, 56, of Beverly Hills
Paul Carl Grow, 56, of Beverly Hills died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000. He was born in Franklin, Ky., and came to Beverly Hills 30 years ago from there. Mr. Grow was a Citrus County Road Department supervisor. He was a former Citrus County Sheriff's deputy. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was Baptist. Surviving are three sons, Gilbert P. of Crystal River, J.J.R. of Greensboro, N.C., and Monty R. of Palm Harbor; brother, Floyd of Lady Lake; sister, Grace Grow of Indiana; two grandchildren, Haileigh Grow and Ryan Grow; and his loving companion of 12 years, Anna Marie Eplinger. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Margaret Herrmann, 71, of Inverness
Margaret E. Herrmann, 71, of Inverness died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in Inverness. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on Oct. 19, 1928, to the late Thomas and Mae (Aldridge) VanTassel, she came here in 1991 from Williston. She was Catholic. Mrs. Herrmann was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Herrmann Jr., Aug. 25, 1998. Surviving are two sons, Alan D. Herrmann of Inverness and Brian Herrmann of Land O' Lakes; two daughters, Kathleen Hinzmann of Charleston, S.C., and Patricia Herrmann of Southport, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Anna Hoh, 80, of Dunnellon
Anna L. Hoh, 80, of Dunnellon died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000. She was born in Boston, Mass., and came here in 1986 from Gulf Port. Mrs. Hoh was a homemaker. She was Protestant. She was a member of Community Congregational Christian Church, ONO (Our Night Out) Women's Club and Citrus Springs Community Chorus. She was an avid card player. She played the organ and wrote poetry. Surviving are her husband, Andrew Hoh of Dunnellon; three daughters, Janet Johnson, Barbara Rutherford, both of Dunnellon, and Joan Evers of Citrus Springs; and two grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Dr. Ruth Kilchenmann, 83, of Beverly Hills
Dr. Ruth J. Kilchenmann, 83, a former professor of German and Comparative Literature, a Beverly Hills resident for seven and one half years, formerly of Connecticut and originally from Switzerland, died on Jan. 6, 2000, in Sterling, Va., while returning from a trip to Portugal and Spain. Dr. Kilchenmann, who was born on Jan. 1, 1917, in Langnau, B.E., Switzerland, became a widow at a very early age, with twin children. She had been a teacher, so she resumed her former profession. In 1949 she immigrated to Lima, Peru, where she taught many different subjects for which she was certified, at a well-renowned Swiss school. In 1952 she immigrated to California, where she subsequently completed her doctorate degree, became a U.S. citizen and began her career as a professor. She taught at eight universities and colleges, culminating as chairman of the department at Pennsylvania State University in Shippenburg, Pa. She then returned to her native country to teach at the American College in Leysin, Switzerland. Before her retirement she held two positions consulting for industries where her long experience in education was needed. For the next five years she and a friend constructed a 65-foot iron sailboat, which they then transported to the South of France and then sailed across the Atlantic to Barbados, to Martinique then to Florida and finally to the Chesapeake Bay where she sold her "Aglaia." After five years in Connecticut from where she frequently visited the opera in New York City, she settled in Beverly Hills, where she swam in her pool every day and continued her extensive travels throughout the world. She always felt her most memorable experiences were in Turkey, China and Indonesia, the last trip of which was just three years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Katrin LaRoche of Connecticut; two grandsons, Lt. Marc V. LaRoche of Fort Polk, La., and Alexandre A. LaRoche of Easton, Pa.; as well as a sister, half-sister, half-brother and nieces and nephews in Switzerland. Loudoun Funeral Chapel, Leesburg, Va.

Doris Klein, 81, of Floral City
Doris Donahue Klein, 81, of Floral City died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at Citrus Health and Rehab Center following a lengthy illness. A native of Lockport, N.Y., she was born on April 18, 1918, to the late Leo and Amelia Donahue. She came to Florida 17 years ago from Aiken, S.C., with her husband, George R. Klein, who preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1986. She was a retired medical secretary for the University of Georgia with 20 years of service, having retired in 1982. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Aiken, S.C., where she served as the choir director for 15 years and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 319 of Lockport, N.Y. After moving here, she became a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Parish where she was a member of the Women's Club and Choir. She served as past president of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-01 of Crystal River. Surviving are her sister, Betty Jean (Harold) Shaver of Lockport, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Donald) Conlin of Lockport, N.Y.; aunt, Letha Butler; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her dear and devoted friend, Kenneth Hollsten of Floral City. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Louise Noyes-Hitchcock, 76, of Inverness
Louise Sutton Noyes-Hitchcock, 76, of Inverness died at the home of her son in Lyndonville, Vt., on Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. She was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Lyndon, Vt., the daughter of the late Walter E. and Marion Poole Sutton. Before retiring, she was the national head of personnel for Farmers Home Administration, Division of USDA in Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Christian Science Church. She was predeceased by her husbands, Reginald O. Noyes and Charlie Hitchcock. Surviving are four sons, James Noyes and his wife Sandra Jean Curtis of Hatley, P.Q. Canada, R. Walter Noyes and his wife Lois D. of Lyndonville, Vt., Jonathan Noyes and his partner Michael Cargill of Lyndonville, Vt., and Brian Noyes and his wife Kitty of Milton, Vt.; five grandchildren, Malcom, Clayton and Joshua Noyes, Allen and Kathy Cass; a sister, Margaret Engman of Dunnellon; a niece, Janice Somers of Lyndonville, Vt.; and two nephews, Mark Hunter of Lyndonville, Vt., and Robert Hunter of Burke, Va. Woods-Trefren & Pearsons Funeral Home, Lyndonville, Vt.

Bera Schnorr, 94, of Dunnellon
Bera Inez Schnorr, 94, of Dunnellon died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at Timber Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Savannah, Ga. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, John Schnorr of Dunnellon. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Mary Sheatzley, 87, of Homosassa
Mary Elizabeth Sheatzley, 87, of Homosassa died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at Leesburg Regional Hospital. She was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, and came here 14 years ago from Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Sheatzley was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gilbert A. Sheatzley of Homosassa. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Deanna Stratton, 53, of Hernando
Deanna "Dee Dee" Stratton, 53, of Hernando, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000. She was born in Bethesda, Md., and came to Hernando three years ago from Auburndale. Mrs. Stratton was a member of the Leroy Rooks VFW Auxiliary 4252, Hernando; Apache Shores Club and Apache Kitchen Band. She was Baptist. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Maynard C. Stratton of Hernando; four daughters, Phyllis Sprague of Lakeland, Melody Stratton of Bartow, Beverly Sprague of Lake Wales, and Marie Simpson of Bartow; her father, George Sunday of Beltsville, Md.; her mother, Dawn M. Peterson of Bartow; two brothers, George Sunday Jr. of Chambersburg, Pa., and Brian Sunday of Houston, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

George Wolf, 75, of Dunnellon
George Earl Wolf, 75, of Dunnellon died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in Crystal River. He was born in Benton Harbor, Mich. Mr. Wolf was a winter resident from St. Joseph, Mich., since 1995. He was a self-employed retail grocer. He was a Merchant Marines World War II veteran. Surviving are two sons, Thomas of Stevensville, Mich., and Robert of Duluth, Ga.; and four grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Ernest Zander, 91, of Floral City
Ernest G. Zander, 91, of Floral City died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000. He was born in Germany and came to Floral City in 1972 from New York. Mr. Zander was a retired painter in the decorating business. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a life member of the VFW Post 4252, Hernando. He was Lutheran. He was husband of Mrs. Hedwig Zander, who died Feb. 18, 1988. Surviving is his caregiver, Mrs. Margaret Rollins of Floral City. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Paul DeVasier, 77, of Inverness
Paul L. DeVasier, 77, of Inverness died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born in Huffman, Ark., he moved to Inverness 12 years ago from Zephyrhills. He was a retired traffic manager for Derby Foods. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First Ladies Slovak Association in Ohio. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zephyrhills. Surviving are his wife, Josephine DeVasier of Inverness; one son, Louis Dassu of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Ray Kunz of McHenry, Ill., and Gilbert Kunz of Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City is in charge of arrangements.

Myrna Florance, 55 of Chiefland
Myrna Frances Florance, 55, of Chiefland died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at Shands at AGH, Gainesville. She was born in Lake Park and moved to Chiefland eight years ago from West Palm Beach. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, David J. Florance of Chiefland; two daughters, Sally Courtney of West Palm Beach and Helen Opsincs of Jupiter; three sons, Darell Michael of West Palm Beach, Don Michael and David P. Florance, both of Chiefland; two sisters, Marlene Sterns of Homosassa and Hazel Priest of Georgia; four brothers, Eugene Inglett of Chiefland, Eddie Inglett of Homosassa and Roger Inglett and Bradley Inglett, both of Chiefland; and 12 grandchildren. Hiers Chiefland Funeral Home.

John Jonescu Jr., 87, of Homosassa Springs
John Jonescu Jr., 87, of Homosassa Springs died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001. He was born in Romania and came to Homosassa Springs 27 years ago from Detroit, Mich. He retired as a body shop supervisor at Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., after 36 years of service. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of American Veterans Post No. 53, Lavonia, Mich. He loved fishing and gardening. He was Romanian Orthodox. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Sylvia Robas Jonescu of Homosassa Springs; two sons, John George Jonescu of Casselberry and Denis Nicholas Jonescu of Clearwater; a daughter, Mary Anna Sorrell of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; a sister, Mary Cotet of Tamarac; and two granddaughters. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.