Leona Churilla, 86, of Dunnellon
Leona E. Churilla, 86, of Dunnellon died Thursday, June 15, 2000, at her home in Hills of Ocala in Dunnellon under the loving care of her family. She moved to Dunnellon 19 years ago from Pittsburg, Pa. She was a clerk typist for Continental Insurance in Pittsburgh, Pa., who retired in 1979 after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, John and June Churilla of Ocala; a sister, Anne M. Churilla of Dunnellon; several nieces, great-nephews, a great-niece and great-great-nephews. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Mae Donleycutt, 83, formerly of Homosassa
Mae Vesperman Donleycutt, 83, of San Ramon, Calif., formerly of Homosassa, died Thursday, May 25, 2000. She was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and lived in Hudson before moving to Homosassa in 1987. She recently moved to San Ramon, Calif. She was a retired manufacturing supervisor. She was Protestant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Donleycutt, who died Nov. 4, 1992. She is survived by her nephew, Richard Vesperman of San Ramon, Calif. Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa.

Howard Nixon Jr., 75, of Inverness
Howard Charles Nixon Jr., 75, of Inverness died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. Born in Sheridan, Pa., on December 10, 1924, to the late Howard C. and Edna (Corbly) Nixon. He came here four years ago from Margate. He was a retired owner of Rogers Venetion Products in Pompano. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Floral City VFW. He was Protestant. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June Thomas Nixon of Inverness; son, Thomas H. and his wife Shelley Nixon, of Parkland; daughter Jeri Ann and her husband Steven Ziebarth, of Inverness; sister, Elaine Nixon of Inverness and six grandchildren; Sherri Stephanie and Kevin Ziebarth, Tim Kristen and Matthew Nixon.

Willa Rowell, 87, of Dunnellon
Willa Mae Rowell, 87, of Dunnellon died Friday, June 16, 2000, in Ocala. She was born in Cook County, Ga., and moved to Dunnellon from Gainesville in 1966. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunnellon. She is survived by a son, Eldridge J. Rowell of Cumming, Ga.; a daughter, Faye Brown of Dunnellon; a brother, Wilson Ward of Tifton, Ga.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Margaret Seefried, 82, of Deltona
Margaret Seefried, 82, of Deltona died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 4, 1917, to Andrew and Santa Cappucilli. She worked as a secretary until she retired and moved to Deltona. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona. She is survived by her husband, Don Seefried; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Gary Gossett of Hernando; a son, Tom Seefried of Altamonte Springs; three grandchildren, Brent Gossett of Hernando, Thomas and Donald Seefried, both of Deltona; three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Morgan and Wesley Seefried of Deltona. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Shirley Swift, 66, of Homosassa
Shirley Barker Swift, 66, of Homosassa died Sunday, June 18, 2000. She was born in Northhampton, Mass., and moved here six years ago from Old Saybrook, Conn. She was a retired high tech worker for the Lee Company of Connecticut. She was a member of the Oak Village Women's Club and former president of the the Old Saybrook Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her son, Chester C. Swift III, and daugther, Joyce McQueeney. She is survived by her husband, Chester C. Swift, of Homosassa; son, James Read of Waterford, Conn.; four daughters, Elizabeth Mitchell of California, Judith Read of Old Lyme, Conn., Tammy Durant of Gloucester, Va., and Alison Schlink of Pawcatuck, Conn.; sister, Joan Barnes of West Springfield, Mass.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Homes, Homosassa Springs.

Francis White, 74, of Homosassa
Francis M. White, 74, of Homosassa died Friday, June 16, 2000. She was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., and moved here 26 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Nick R. White of Homosassa, five children, two brothers, one sister, 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Homes, Homosassa Springs.

Steven Day, 45, of Crystal River
Steven M. Day, 45, of Crystal River died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, as a result of an auto accident in Crystal River. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Feb. 23, 1955, to Barbara and Lester S. Day. He moved here two years ago from Dayton. He was currently employed as a truck driver for a moving company. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 4272 in Crystal River. He was Catholic. He is survived by two sons, Scott Day of Dayton, Ohio, and Cody Link of Columbus, Ohio; three daughters, Jessica Link, Sarah Link and Kimberly Link, all of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Terry Day of Clayton, Ohio; one sister, Karen McCoy of Largo; and two uncles, Mike Wenger of Dayton, Ohio, and Ronnie Wenger of Massachusetts. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Leonard Sapotkin, 71, of Dunnellon
Leonard M. Sapotkin, 71, of Dunnellon died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in Ocala. Born in Bronx, N.Y., he came here in 1989 from Long Island, N.Y. Mr. Sapotkin was a retired computer programmer for Dime Savings Bank of New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Dunnellon North congregation. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Sapotkin of Dunnellon; two sons, Ralph Burgos of Colorado and Anthony Burgos of New York City; one brother, Sam Sapotkin of New York City; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Donald Smith, 77, of Beverly Hills
Donald O. Smith, 77, of Beverly Hills died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. He was born in Saginaw, Mich., and came to Beverly Hills 22 years ago from Lincoln Park, Mich. Mr. Smith was a retired truck driver for General Motors. He was a World War II Army and Navy veteran and a member of the Harry F. Nesbitt VFW Post No. 10087, Beverly Hills. He was a member of the Beverly Hills Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M. Delo Smith of Beverly Hills; two brothers, Ernest Edward Smith and Marvin Smith, both of Lincoln Park, Mich.; and a sister, Emaline Hoffman of St. Helen, Mich. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Albert Varney Jr., 82, of Crystal River
Albert Jennings Varney Jr., 82, of Crystal River died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at his home under the loving care of his wife and family. He was born June 12, 1917, to Albert and Myrtle (Sammons) Varney, pioneers of Williamson, W.Va. He came here 42 years ago from Abbeville, S.C. Mr. Varney was a music instructor, band director, professional musician and Director of Music and Fine Arts in the Citrus County School System, retiring after 27 years. He graduated from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where he received his master's degree. Mr. Varney was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner (Hejaz Temple, Greenville, S.C., where he also played in the Shrine Band). He was founder of the Citrus County Concerts and past member of Kiwanis International Homosassa Chapter. He was a member of the National Music Educators Association. Mr. Varney was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crystal River. He was preceded in death by his four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Gene (Adams) Varney of Crystal River; three sons, Russell and his wife Cindy Varney of Temple Terrace, Mark and Brad Varney both of Crystal River; one daughter, Elaine Varney Panuska and her husband Robert of Nova Scotia; and three grandchildren, Matthew and Cass Panuska and Adam Varney. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Pauline Williamson, 66, of Inverness
Pauline Elizabeth Williamson, 66, of Inverness died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bayhill, on Feb. 17, 1934, to George and Nettie (Knight) Morris. She came to Inverness eight years ago from Homestead. She was a bartender for various VFW and Elks clubs. Surviving are her husband, William P. Williamson of Inverness; two sons, Terry Ellison and David Belding; one daughter, Diana McLean; one brother and one sister; and two grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Lucien Burgy, 96, of Inverness
Lucien Burgy, 96, of Inverness died on Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Mariner Health Care in Boston. He was born in Pfastatt, France, on July 22, 1903, the 13th child of the late Jacob and Frances (Hartman) Burgy. Raised and educated in France, he came to the United States in 1922. A resident of North Chicopee, Mass., for 30 years, he came to Inverness in 1970. He was employed by Daniel O'Connell and Sons Constuction Company in Holyoke and became general foreman for the Holyoke Water Power Company before his retirement in 1970. He was a 50-year member of the South Hadley Falls Congregational Church. He was a member of the Mount Holyoke Lodge A.F. and A.M. and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He received his 50-year veteran medal from the Grand Lodge of Masons in Boston. Surviving are his son, Donald T. Burgy and his wife, Joy Renjilian-Burgy of Wellesley; two grandsons, Lucien B.S. Burgy and Sarkis B.S. Burgy. He was preceded in death in 1974 by his first wife, Helen (Stebler) Burgy, to whom he was married for 50 years, and in 1999 by his second wife, Cecile (Mercier) Burgy. J.S. Waterman and Sons -- Waring Funeral Home, Wellesley, Mass.

Tilly Coe, 81, of Hernando
Tilly Anderson Coe, 81, of Hernando died Monday June 19, 2000. She was born in Quitman, Ga., to Phillip and Effie Anderson and came to Hernando in 1971 from Sarasota, where she was a teacher for 25 years. Upon retiring to Citrus County, she worked as a Realtor for 19 years. She was a member of the Kappa Delta Gamma Sorority. She was a member of the Hernando United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Wallace Leland Coe Sr., who died in August 1981. Surviving are her two sons, Wallace L. Coe Jr. of Gainesville and Philip S. Coe of Fayettesville, Ga.; daughter, Miss Dolores Coe of Tampa; two sisters, Helen Thomas of Hernando and Phyllis Smith of Inverness; eight grandchidren, Aaron, Sarah, Iris, Nathan, Adam, Allison, Alex and Allen; and four great-grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness

George Hamill, 89, of Homosassa
George Hamill, 89, of Homosassa died Saturday, June 17, 2000. He was born in Ireland and came here 30 years ago from St. Petersburg. He was the former owner of Hamill Constuction and was a former employee of the Homosassa Springs Attraction, which is now called the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. Surviving are his wife, Eileen; two sons, Norman and wife Tracey of Homosassa, and Thomas and wife Sharon of East Point, Mich.; two brothers, Tom Hamill and Raymond Hamill both of Ireland; three sisters, Annie, Bennie and Sadie, all of Ireland; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and close friends, Julie Kennon and Lori Goulett. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs

Helen Norris, 85, of Crystal River
Helen Lake Norris, 85, of Crystal River died Sunday, June 18, 2000, at Shands Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born April 22, 1915, to Leamon and Merle (Bennett) Lake in Hartford, Ky. She came to Crystal River 24 years ago from St. Petersburg, where she had lived since 1956. She was a retired bookkeeper and secretary, working with her husband who owned the Norris & Lake Pump Service. She was a member of the Central City High School Alumni Association. She belonged to the Crystal River United Methodist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Kenneth Norris of Crystal River; daughter, Norma Hemminger of Lighthouse Point; son, David Norris of Crystal River; brother, W. E. Lake and wife Sarah of St. Petersburg; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River

Dale Osterling, 83, of Inverness
Dale E. Osterling, 83, of Inverness died Sunday, June 18, 2000, in the Citrus Health & Rehab Center. He was born in Oak Park, Ill., on Nov. 11, 1916, to George V. and Loana Reser Osterling. He came to Citrus County 22 years ago from Hinsdale, Ill. He was a retired general agent for the American United Life Insurance Co. He was a member of St. Scholastica Parish in Lecanto. He was preceeded in death by his devoted wife, Virginia, who died on Oct. 25, 1990. Surviving are his son, Dale Osterling, M.D., and wife Jane of Inverness; daughter, Victoria Ann Osterling of Naples; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness

Dorothy Schilling, 68, of Homosassa
Dorothy E. Schilling, 68, of Homosassa, formerly of Fort Mitchell, Ky., died Friday, June 17, 2000, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. A native of Cincinnati, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha and was an avid volunteer at area schools in Florida. Surviving are her husband, Ronald P. Schilling; son, Philip R. Schilling of Homosassa; daughter, Joan Harley of Orlando; three brothers, Donald, Richard and Arthur Chaney, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Ruth Meyer of Cincinnati; and three grandchildren. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Kentucky

Shirley Swift, 66, of Homosassa
Shirley Barker Swift, 66, of Homosassa died Sunday, June 18, 2000. She was born in Northhampton, Mass., and moved here six years ago from Old Saybrook, Conn. She was a retired high-tech worker for the Lee Company of Connecticut. She was a member of the Oak Village Women's Club and former president of the the Old Saybrook Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her son, Chester C. Swift III, and daugther, Joyce McQueeney. She is survived by her husband, Chester C. Swift of Homosassa; son, James Read of Waterford, Conn.; four daughters, Elizabeth Mitchell of California, Md., Judith Read of Old Lyme, Conn., Tammy Durant of Gloucester, Va., and Alison Schlink of Pawcatuck, Conn.; daughter-in-law Lillian M. Swift; sister, Joan Barnes of West Springfield, Mass.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Homes, Homosassa Springs.

Marilyn VanNortwick, 66, of Lecanto
Marilyn Lee VanNortwick, 66, of Lecanto died Sunday, June 18, 2000, at the Brentwood Health Care Center in Lecanto. Born in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 20, 1934, to Harry C. and Elsie (Crugar) VanNortwick Sr., she came here in 1958 from there. She was a resident of the Key Training Center in Lecanto, where she assembled plastics and assisted in the garden center. She was Baptist. Surviving are her niece, Charlotte Pratton of Inverness; nephew, Michael VanNortwick of Novi, MI.; cousin, Sally Smith of St. Augustine; many friends from the Key Training Center, including the Burns Cottage residents. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry C. VanNortwick, who died in June 1981, her mother Elsie VanNortwick, who died March 13, 2000, and her brother Harry C. VanNortwick Jr., who died June 6, 1997. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness

Samuel Woodward, 41, of Salida, Colo.
Samuel Woodward, 41, of Salida, Colo., died Monday, June 12, 2000. He was born in Lancaster, Mich., and came to Brevard County from 1994-1996. He was a self-employed electrical contractor. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Woodard of Salida, Colo.; son, Samuel Woodard of Salida, Colo.; two daughters, Tara Woodard of Salida, Colo., and Christy Woodard of Gunnison, Colo.; son, Samuel Woodard II of Inverness; and his mother, Estella Woodard of Inverness. North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville, Fla.

Richard Danehy Sr., 76, of Citrus Springs
Richard Joseph Danehy Sr., 76, of Citrus Springs died Friday, June 9, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River. Born in Cambridge, Mass., he came here in 1998 from Arlington, Mass. Mr. Danehy worked 20 years as security officer for banks before retiring in 1995. He was an avid coin collector and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. He is survived by two sons, Michael Danehy of Dunnellon and Richard Danehy Jr. of Citrus Hills; one daughter, Deborah Robbins of Cambridge, Mass.; one brother, Joseph Danehy of West Haven, Conn.; three grandchildren, Robert, Richard and Melissa; and three great-grandchildren, Robert Jr., Casey and Vanessa. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Stella Watson, 97, of Inverness
Stella Thomas Watson, 97, of Inverness died Sunday, June 18, 2000. She was born in Lithuania and came to Inverness 40 years ago from South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Watson attended school in Moline, Ill. She was a pioneer member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Inverness, and a member of the Catholic Women's Club. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Mr. Stanley Thomas and Mr. Watson. She is survived by her nephew, Nick (Caroline) Jawoiscz of Rock Island, Ill. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.