Dorothea Mueller, 89, of Ocala
Dorothea Mueller, 89, of Ocala died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 in Ocala. She was born in Germany and came here from Toms River, N.J., in 1996. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the New Jersey Club of Oak Run. Surviving are her daughter, Erika Horvath of Ocala; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1902, Inverness, FL 34451-1902 in Mrs. Mueller’s name. The family will accept flowers. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Lloyd O’Brien, 73, of Hernando
Lloyd ‘‘O.B.’’ O’Brien, 73, of Hernando died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., and came to Hernando in 1995 from Anderson, Ind. He was owner/operator of Clearview Window Cleaning in Anderson for 17 years. He retired from Regenold Pontiac in Anderson after 27 years of service. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Virginia Killian O’Brien of Hernando; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jane O’Brien of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters and sons-in law, Peggy and Rick Muir and Bonne and Gary Rinker, all of Anderson, Ind.; two sisters, Peggy Sochar of Orlando and Betty Crowthers of Anderson, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Dimitri Sokolow, 45, of Palm Harbor
Dimitri Nickolas Sokolow, 45, of Palm Harbor died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and moved to Palm Harbor in 1986 from Floral City. He was a securities researcher. He received his bachelor’s degree from Bradley University, Peoria, Ill. He was Eastern Orthodox. Surviving are his mother, Julia Sokolow of Floral City; two brothers, Victor N. Sokolow of Bloomfield, N.Y., and Alex N. Sokolow of Newcastle, Pa.; and two nephews, Michael Alexander Sokolow and Daniel Paul Sokolow. Friends, who wish, may send donations to the All Children’s Hospital. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Royce Ward Jr., 82, of Hernando
Royce Clifford Ward Jr., 82, of Hernando died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at his residence under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Bronx, N.Y., on Sept. 12, 1918, to Royce C. Ward Sr. and Madeline (Smith) Ward, he came here in 1987 from Setauket, Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired hospital lab technologist. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member and past president of the Inverness Eagles Aerie No. 3992 and a member of the VFW Post No. 4337, Inverness, where he served as senior vice, chaplain and honor guard. He was Episcopalian. Surviving are his loving wife of 12 years, Karen (Thorpe) Ward; two daughters, Deborah Baron of Long Island, N.Y., and Dawn of New Hampshire; four stepsons, Gary Sharkey of Long Island, N.Y., Kenneth Sharkey of Virginia, and Ronald Sharkey and Wayne Sharkey, both of Long Island, N.Y.; two stepdaughters, Christina Marullo of Hernando and Kathleen Atchley of Homosassa; one sister, Vivian Wauters of Staten Island, N.Y.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Delia Bugg, 87, of Inverness
Delia W. Bugg, 87, of Inverness died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Brooksville Regional Hospital. She was born in Murry County, Tenn., on July 20, 1913, to Josie and James Westmoreland Sr. She owned and operated a beauty salon in Nashville, Tenn. She moved to Inverness in 1991 from Nashville. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Floral City and Creive Hall Church of Christ in Nashville. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Lottie Armstrong, and husband Robert of Inverness. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Henry Hall Sr., 64, of Inverness
Henry Arnold Hall Sr., 64, of Inverness died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. A native of Inverness, he was born Nov. 12, 1936, to Thurston and Ollis (Tims) Hall. He was the former owner of Hall & Wade Fill Dirt. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a life member of VFW Post 4337. He was a member of the Floral City Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Miniaci) Hall of Inverness; two sons, Henry Jr. of Rochester, N.Y., and Stanley H. of Inverness; five brothers, Billy of Old Town, George of Texas, Paul of Ocala, Robert and Claude both of Inverness; two sisters, Mary Miles of Mount Dora and Juanita Watkins of Alabama; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles E., on March 9, 1998. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

John Rappise, 79, of Crystal River
John C. Rappise, 79, of Crystal River died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001. He was born in Garfield, N.J., on Oct. 15, 1921, to Joseph and Maria Rappise. He and his family came here 30 years ago from Prospect Park, N.J. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran serving in the China-Burma Campaign. He was a navigator and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the service, he began his career in the restaurant business. He owned and operated many over the years including Rita’s Luncheonette and The Buffalo Bar and Grill, both in South Patterson, N.J., The Villa Maria, Old Colonial Steak Pit, Johnny Stones Colonial Steak Pit and Skooter’s Grill all of Crystal River. He was preceded in death by his son, John B. Rappise, Aug. 6, 2000. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marietta ‘‘Met’’ Rappise of Crystal River; daughters, Marilyn DeVries of Cazenovia, N.Y., and Rita Rappise of Crystal River; sister, Rose Lomangino of Laurel, Md.; granddaughter, Lori and husband Tony of Crystal River; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends throughout the community. Funeral arrangements are pending. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Diane Roth, 41, of Hernando
Diane Marie Roth, 41, of Hernando died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala. Born in Vero Beach on Feb. 2, 1959, she came here 16 years ago from Lake Alfred. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Thorness. Surviving are her husband, Charles R. Roth; mother, Sylvia Mizner of Hernando; son, Chadd Roth of Hernando; two daughters, Suzi Roth of Clearwater and Heather Freeman of Madisonville, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Walter Ulrich, 62, of Crystal River
Walter Ulrich, 62, of Crystal River died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. Born in Baltimore, Md., on July 7, 1938, to Walter and Evelyn (Benser) Ulrichin, he came to this area four years ago from Pasadena, Md. He was a retired master electrician with the Nevamar Corp. in Odenton, Md. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the Elegante Pelican Pool League and the Crystal River Village Homeowners Association. He attended St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Crystal River. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Ulrich, Sept. 12, 1995. Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Marian Ulrich of Crystal River; two sons, Walter Joseph Ulrich and Douglas Ulrich, both of Pasadena, Md.; three sisters, Bernadette Barnes of Pasadena, Md., Patricia West of Newport, N.C., and Evelyn LaPenna of Abingdon, Md.; and two grandchildren, Tiffany Ulrich of Fort Myers and Jeff Yates of Pasadena, Md. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

George Archambault, 64, of Lecanto
George L. Archambault, 64, of Lecanto died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Brentwood Health Center in Lecanto. He was born to Marie Burthe and Elphege Archambault on April 11, 1935, in New Port, Vt. Mr. Archambault moved here from Holliston, Mass., nine years ago. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 155 of Crystal River and the Moose Lodge No. 2112 of Inverness. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He was Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Iris B. Archambault of Lecanto; seven children, Michele Emmons of Milford, Mass., Renee Balmelli of Pascoay, R.I., Cheryl Rassini of Medway, Mass., Sheila Smith of Homosassa, Donald Goodwin of Inverness, Janice Johnson of Orlando and Sheryl Hoagland of Chapel Hill; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Johanna Babel, 93, of Lecanto
Johanna H. Babel, 93, of Lecanto died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Brentwood Health Care Center, Lecanto. Born in Germany, she moved to the area 25 years ago from Carmel, N.Y. She was a homemaker. She retired from Macy's Department Store in New York. Survivors include a nephew, Henry Bauer of Tacoma, Wash. National Cremation Society, Brooksville.

Twila Buras, 73, of Inverness
Twila B. Buras, 73, of Inverness died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at her residence. Born in York, Neb., she came here 15 years ago from Kingston, Okla. Mrs. Buras was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Inverness. Surviving are her husband, E. Don Buras of Inverness; one son, Phil Buras of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Donna Patrick of Sarasota and Julie Butcher of Lecanto; two brothers, Norman R. Brown of Lincoln, Neb., and Jay Dee Brown of Pasco, Wash.; one sister, Laurel Menzie of Lincoln, Neb.; and five grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Frank Chapman, 76, of Inverness
Frank Junior Chapman, 76, of Inverness died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at Mariner Health Care of Inverness. Born in Mt. Carmel, Ill., on Aug. 17, 1923, he came here 15 years ago from Lewiston, Mich., where he retired as an engineer from the Michigan Bell Telephone System with 30 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Inverness. He was a Mason and a member of Order of The Eastern Star. Surviving are two sons, Wayne R. of Ridge Manor and Roger F. of Alabama; one daughter, Janet Schmalhurst of Lavonia, Mich.; and five grandchildren. His wife, Fern Chapman, preceded him in death Jan. 22, 1998. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

William Holmes, 73, of Homosassa
William R. Holmes, 73, of Homosassa died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 18, 1926, in Berkburnette, Texas, he came to Florida from Mt. Clemens, Mich. He retired as a truck driver for Rubin Beverage Distributing Company of Detroit with 35 years of service. He was Pentecostal. Surviving are one son, William J. Green of London, Ky.; two daughters, Teresa Wetsal or Rhode Island and Paul Jean of Michigan; one sister, Sue, of California; eight grandchildren; and his former wife, Donna Holmes. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Mary Kramer, 87, of Dunnellon
Mary M. Kramer, 87, of Dunnellon died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Dunnellon. Born in Ozone Park, N.Y., she came here in 1985 from there. She was a homemaker. She was Catholic and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Surviving are one son, John Kramer of Dunnellon; four daughters, Dorothy Kramer and Edna DeLiso both of Dunnellon, Mary Mallia of East Atlantic Beach, N.Y., and Carol DaNoto of Commack, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Helen Mikutel, 77, of Beverly Hills
Helen J. Mikutel, 77, of Beverly Hills died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to Beverly Hills 13 years ago from Middle Village, N.Y. Mrs. Mikutel was a member of the Polish American Social Club of Beverly Hills, Polish American Social Club of Hudson, the United Residents of Beverly Hills and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills. Surviving are her husband, John Mikutel of Beverly Hills; three daughters, Carolyn Hughes of Kendall Park, N.J., Nancy Cardamone of Howard Beach, N.Y., and Barbara Mehl of Garnerville, N.Y.; and a sister, Jean Mieso of Beverly Hills. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

William Murphy, 77, of Cross City
William James Murphy, 77, of Cross City died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000. Born in Turner, Mont., he moved to Cross City 13 years ago from Homosassa. Mr. Murphy was a retired school teacher. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Martha Murphy of Cross City; three sons, Michael King Murphy of Irvine, Calif., Timothy James Murphy of Sebring, and Ray Wheeler Jr. of Fort Meade; two daughters, Patricia Dee Baker of Old Town and Cindy Copeland of Balboa, Calif.; two sisters, Marie Deal of Murray, Ky., and Freda Hewitt, predeceased; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Goodings Funeral Home.

Ernest Pontiff, 66, of Homosassa
Ernest Pontiff, 66, of Homosassa died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. Born in Fall River, Mass., he came to this area from Erie, Pa., six and a half years ago. Mr. Pontiff was a retired manager in retail sales. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Lucy, of Homosassa; son, Jeffrey of Seattle, Wash.; daughter, Jill Pontiff of San Francisco, Calif.; and sister, Alice Santos of Fall River, Mass. Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill.

William Rennick, 77, of Homosassa
William M. Rennick, 77, of Homosassa died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born on Sept. 29, 1922, in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, the son of Walter M. and Valerie Bate Rennick. Mr. Rennick moved here 13 years ago from Philadelphia, Pa., where he retired as regional manager for Atlantic Richfield Company after 35 years of service. He was a Canadian Air Force veteran. He was a member of Seven Rivers Country Club and St. Anne's Episcopal Church of Crystal River. He is survived by his wife, Grace Allan Rennick of Homosassa; sons, Patrick R. of Wayne, Pa., and Michael R. of Mays Landing, N.J.; two daughters, Christy Grayson of Scottsville, Va., and Billie Montgomery of Venice; sisters, Elizabeth Ouellette of Dunnville, Ontario and Joyce Boore of St. Petersburg; and five grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Paul Schutt, 89, formerly of Crystal River
Paul J. Schutt, 89, formerly of Crystal River died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at Kirby Pines Nursing Home in Memphis, Tenn. He was a retired vice president for Snap-on Tools in Kenosha, Wis. He was a 1932 graduate of Northwestern University and received his MBA in 1933. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta. He was on the board of trustees for four churches, most recently the First Presbyterian Church in Crystal River. He was a past board member of the Seven Rivers Country Club. He was founder of the Crystal River Users Group computer club and a 15-year board member at The Islands. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Dorr Schutt; his daughters, Lois Stocker of Memphis, Tenn., and Sally Ferguson of Highland, Ill.; sons, Paul L. of Chicago, Ill., and Jerry of Niles, Ill.; sister, Kathleen Richardson of Memphis, Tenn.; brother, Robert of Denver, Colo.; and six grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Homes and Cemeteries, Memphis, Tenn.

Dorothy Sickle, 90, of Spring Hill
Dorothy M. Sickle, 90, of Spring Hill died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Beverly Health and Rehab of Spring Hill. Born in Gustavus, Ohio, she moved to Spring Hill four years ago from Dade County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Sickle, June 24, 1999. Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy I. Radford of Gainesville; two sons, Robert K. Lee of Cape Coral and Glenn E. Lee of Princeton; stepson, Dean V. Sickle of Homosassa; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Brenda Smith, 41, of Homosassa
Brenda S. Smith, 41, of Homosassa died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Shands Medical Center in Gainesville. Born Oct. 15, 1958, to Ollis and Shirley Smith in Opa-Locka, she moved here 19 years ago from Hollywood, Fla. She was a member of the Crystal River Church of God. She was office manager with the Linda Lane State Farm Insurance Company in Crystal River. Survivors include one son, Jason A. Smith of Homosassa; one daughter, Lindsey M. Allen of Homosassa; one brother, Daryl Smith of Gainesville; two sisters, Cheryl Smith of Margate and Karen Runnels of Spring Hill; mother, Shirley Smith of Margate; paternal grandmother, Zodie Smith of Miami; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Charles Spring, 74, of Dunnellon
Charles Warren Spring, 74, of Dunnellon died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Estelle's Hospice House, Ocala. He was born in Boston, Mass., and came to Dunnellon in 1986 from Quincy, Mass. Mr. Spring was a retired financial clerk with the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA of Citrus Springs. He was a volunteer with Hospice of Marion County. He was a Neighborhood Watch volunteer with the police department. He loved golfing and bowling. He was active in his church. He loved to sing and was a member of a barbershop quartet. He was a craftsman in remodeling. Surviving are his wife of 14 years, Mary C. Spring of Dunnellon; daughter, Charlotte Panzarion of Fort Lauderdale; son, James K. Spring of Berkley, Mass.; daughters, Katherine Smith of Bridgewater, Mass., Deborah O'Brain of Taunton, Mass.; son, Charles "Chuck" Spring of Columbus, Ga.; daughter, Maureen Spring of Taunton, Mass.; brothers, Herbert Spring of Milton, Mass., Alfred Spring of Randolph, Mass., Philip Spring of Wallaceton, Mass.; sister, Emily Shay of Dunnellon; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick and Robert Spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Robert West Sr., 75, winter Homosassa resident
Robert Eugene West Sr., 75, winter resident of Homosassa, died on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at the Seven Rivers Community Hospital in Crystal River. Born March 24, 1924, to Edward and Georgia West in Marion, Ohio, Mr. West came to this area 14 years ago as a winter resident from Mansfield, Ohio. Mr. West was a retired appliance painter for Tappan Stove Company in Mansfield. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club of Mansfield. He was Methodist. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Belma "Becky" West of Homosassa; one son, Robert Eugene West Jr. of Yorktown, N.Y.; daughters, Sandra Anschutz and husband Robert of Asheville, N.C., Patricia Nichols and husband Samuel of Colleyville, Texas; brother, Dale West of Mansfield, Ohio; and grandchildren, Kevin and Brian Anshutz, Robert, James and Mark West, and Ryan Nichols. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Wanda Browning, 80, of Inverness
Wanda F. Browning, 80, of Inverness died at Citrus Memorial Hospital on Dec. 30, 1999. Born in Rochester, N.Y., on May 29, 1919, to the late George and Barbara Kresiak, she came here 29 years ago from St. Petersburg with her husband, Clifford Browning, who preceded her in death March 28, 1992. She is survived by her son, Robert G. Browning and his wife, Judi, of Homosassa; one step-daughter, 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.

Frederick Dair, 76, of Beverly Hills
Frederick F. Dair, 76, of Beverly Hills died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at his home under the loving care of his wife and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born on Jan. 5, 1923, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Frederick and Marie Dair. Mr. Dair received his bachelor's and master's degree from Colgate University. He worked as a coach and teacher before retiring as an administrator for the Rome City School district in Rome, N.Y. He was a life member of the National Teachers Association. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving in the South Pacific Theater. Mr. Dair moved to Beverly Hills in 1997 from Albany, N.Y. He was active with the Beverly Hills tennis club and was vice president of the Beverly Hills Craftsman's Guild. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister and his first wife, Phyllis. Donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Barbara A. Dair; three daughters, Suzanne Hjerpe of St. Petersburg, Nancy Leggett of Needville, Texas, and Sally Bruce and her husband Willard of Albany, N.Y.; one son, Thomas Dair and his wife Jill of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nephews. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Stanley Dennis, 59, of Homosassa
Stanley K. Dennis, 59, of Homosassa died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999. Born in Bloomingdale, N.J., he came to Homosassa 12 years ago from there. Mr. Dennis was a retired tattooer and was working for the maintenance department, St. Benedict's Catholic Church of Crystal River. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Norman Dennis of Homosassa; one stepdaughter, Dana Courter of Homosassa; three grandsons, Joseph, Jason and Lucas Courter; and one great-granddaughter, Michellee' Courter. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Zhen Hui Jiang, 27, of Inverness
Zhen Hui Jiang, 27, of Inverness died on Dec. 22, 1999, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was born on Nov. 4, 1972, in Fujian, China to Jiang Jing Qian and Chen Dong Ying. She is survived by her husband Feng Ren and two children. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.