Joyce Roland, 64, of Yankeetown
Joyce T. Roland, 64, of Yankeetown died Dec. 31, 1999, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital. She was born in Sumter County, and came here in 1941. She was a computer operator for the Florida Power Corp. She was a member of the Inglis Church of God. She is survived by her daughter, Kellie Rae Chaney of Crystal River; her mother, Madeline Fisher Townsend of Yankeetown; her sister, Ima C. Medlock of Penney Farms; and one grandchild. Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Celia Smith, 83, of Inverness
Celia Francis Smith, 83, of Inverness died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at Mariner Health of Inverness. Born in Bay City, Mich. on Oct. 25, 1916, to Roy and Mame Billings, she came here several years ago from Michigan. Mrs. Smith was a retired licensed practical nurse. She is survived by her two sons, Raymond Brown of Texas and Jerry Brown of St. Petersburg; one daughter, Janet Miller of Hudson; and 10 grandchildren. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Joseph Tenuto, 81, of Hernando
Joseph R. Tenuto, 81, of Hernando died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. He was born on Jan. 28, 1918, in Huntington, N.Y. to Antonio and Anna Tenuto. Mr. Tenuto was a construction contractor. He has been a seasonal resident since 1979. He was Catholic. Mr. Tenuto is survived by his wife Ann of Hernando; sons, Joseph Jr. of Lauderdale Lake and Richard of Hernando; two brothers, Frank of Tarpon Springs and John; two sisters, Helen Guarino and Evelyn Larsen, both of Huntington, N.Y.; one granddaughter, Tiffany Tenuto of Brooksville; and niece Virginia Falabella and nephew Frank Bruno. Heinz Funeral Home, Inverness.

Patricia Wentworth, 65, of Riverhaven
Patricia Ann Wentworth, 65 of Riverhaven, Homosassa died on Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at her home. Born Jan. 23, 1934, to Elmer and Pauline Lay in Louisville, Ky., she came to this area six years ago from Baton Rouge, La. Mrs. Wentworth was a mother and homemaker, a member of the Riverhaven Women's Club and a volunteer for the Citrus County Sheriff's sub-station in Homosassa. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that any memorial tributes be made to the Make A Wish Foundation in Mrs. Wentworth's memory. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Harold Wentworth Jr.; three sons, Harold A. Wentworth III of Bankok, Thailand, Peter A. Wentworth of Canton, Mich., and Patrick A. Wentworth of Louisville, Ky.; two daughters, Martha A. Anderson of London, Ky., and Susan Wentworth of Crystal River; one brother, Edward Lay of Louisville, Ky.; and four grandchildren. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

George Burris, 72, of Dunnellon
George H. Burris, 72, of Dunnellon died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in Dunnellon. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., and came here from Hollywood. in 1988. He was a retired aircraft mechanic. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Dunnellon. He was a Mason and Shriner in Alabama. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; a son, Alan of Hollywood; a daughter, Cindy Sollaccio of Orlando; two sisters, Oneita Lyles of Bakersfield, Calif., and Geneva Smith of Reno, Nev.; and five grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Muriel Carnahan, 71, of Hernando
Muriel Carnahan, 71, of Hernando died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000. She was born in Clarion, Pa., and came to Hernando two years ago from Bradford, Pa. She was Methodist. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Carnahan, who died in 1974. Surviving are her brother, Ralph C. and Dorothy Thompson of Hernando; and several loving nieces and nephews. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Connie Holbert, 75, of Dunnellon
Connie E. Holbert, 75, of Dunnellon died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Williston. Born in New York City, she came here in 1984 from Arlington, Va. She was a registered nurse. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Constance Sines of Clifton, Va.; a cousin, Phillip Edwards of Fort Myers; and two grandchildren. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Kenneth Kellogg, 90, of Beverly Hills
Kenneth W. Kellogg, 90, of Beverly Hills died Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000. Born in Gourverneur, N.Y., he came to Beverly Hills 18 years ago from Stuart. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard; and was a nurse's aide for the health care industry. He was Protestant. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 155 and member of Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by two nieces, Hope Kachinsky of Beverly Hills and Norma Brass of Star Lake, N.Y.; several great-nephews and nieces; and his companion for 11 years, Bernice Lashbrook of Beverly Hills. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha in 1984. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Legion Post No. 155 in Crystal River. Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Nancy Lesnett, 70, of Inverness
Nancy Jane Lesnett, 70, of Inverness died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. A native of Lakeland, she was born on April 27, 1929, to Alton Eugene and Nancy Elizabeth Campbell. She moved to Citrus County in 1966, where she has been a real estate broker and appraiser for many years. She operated the Nancy Lesnett Real Estate Agency until 1985. She was past president of the Citrus County Board of Realtors, served on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and was active in the Florida Association of Realtors and their legislative committee work. She was a graduate of the Realtors Institute. Mrs. Lesnett was a most active church member in the First Baptist Church of Inverness, having served as Sunday school teacher and coordinator of several Bible study groups. She played an active leadership role in many church youth groups. Surviving are four daughters, Nancy L. "Cookie" Plaisted of Inverness, Tena C. Bosworth of Nashville, Tenn., Jane C. "Cammie" Cooper of Floral City and Kimberly Ann MacDonald of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; one son, Alex Lesnett of Pompano Beach; one brother, Alton Eugene "Joe" Campbell of Jacksonville, Ga.; one sister, Mollie Maxson of Maitland; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patti Fleckenstein, Dec. 4, 1997. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Mark McCoy II, 23, of Largo
Mark A. McCoy II, 23, of Largo died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at his home in Largo. He was born to Cindy Ann and Mark A. McCoy on Oct. 22, 1976, in Bristol, Conn. He moved here from Plymouth, Conn., six years ago. He was currently employed by Time Warner Cable as an installer. He was Protestant. He is survived by one son, Trevor McCoy of Crystal River; his father, Mark A. McCoy of Tarryville, Conn.; his mother, Cindy Sulivant of Bristol, Conn.; paternal grandparents, David and Therassa McCoy of Crystal River; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Harriet Sulivant of Connecticut; several aunts, uncles and lots of loving family. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Elnora Owen, 79, of Kalispell, Mont.
Elnora Kathleen Owen, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at her home in Kalispell, Mont. She was born Nov. 23, 1920, in Garden City, Kan., to John and Rosa (Kaeberle) Katzdorn. Elnora married Bernard Roger Owen. She enjoyed her family, grandchildren, sons and daughters, and liked to travel with her husband Bernard. She was active in her church and a lifelong member. She was a generous person; very good-hearted. In the past few years, she enjoyed embroidery and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one son, Charles R. Owen. Survivors include children, Bob Owen and his wife Gina, Kathleen Owen, Patsy Treat and her husband Wayne, Edward Owen and his wife Terri, Jeanine Danielson and her husband Sonny, all of Kalispell, Mont., and Bernadette Daigel and her husband Timothy of Inverness; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Owen Stevens of Kalispell, Mont.; grandchildren, Bob Owen Jr., Roger Owen, Brad Treat, Robin Treat, Pamela Cotton, Travis Owen, Sam Owen, Chad Danielson, Kristy Wray, Justin Danielson, Jessica Owen, Sophia Owen, Patrick Daigel, Renee Daigel, Rebecca Daigel, and Preston Daigel; great-grandchildren, Nicole Owen, Bailey Owen, Michael Cotton, Brittney Cotton and Siri Danielson; brothers and sisters, Richard Katzdorn of Plumber, Idaho, Maryann Plant of Blackfoot, Idaho, Marie Shirley of Kansas City, Mo., Virginia Zimmerman of Edmunds, Wash., James Katzdorn of Sandy, Utah, John Katzdorn of Olympia, Wash., and Katheryn Reynolds of Kansas City, Mo. Memorial donations may be directed to Risen Christ Catholic Parish, Evergreen, Mont., in memory of Elnora Rose Owen. Johnson Mortuary and Crematory, Montana.

Michael Prue, 43, of Crystal River
Michael David Prue, 43, of Crystal River died Tuesday evening, Jan. 18, 2000, following a lengthy illness. A native of Haverhill, Mass., he came here 13 years ago from there. He was a foreman in the roofing industry. He was Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn of Crystal River; his children, Michael, Brenden, Ryan, and Ashley Prue, Kimberly and Brenda Richards all of Crystal River; his mother, Rita M. Prue of Crystal River; his father, Stewart E. Prue and stepmother Jessica of Peabody, Mass.; brothers, Stewart Prue III of Crystal River and Dennis Prue of Haverhill, Mass.; and one sister, Cheryl Carter of Crystal River. Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Franklin Sheppard, 48, of Homosassa
Franklin Allen Sheppard, 48, of Homosassa died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. Born in Dixie County, Florida, he came to Homosassa 45 years ago from there. He was a commercial fisherman and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius "Buck" Sheppard, in 1985 and his mother, Margaret Sheppard, in 1999. He is survived by his loving companion, Linda Gates of Homosassa; three sons, Derek F. Sheppard and wife Holly of Homosassa, Gary Loggins of Inverness, and Jeffery Loggins of Homosassa; three daughters, Heather Rose Sheppard of Yakima, Wash., Trellis Dunlap and husband Steven of Homosassa, and Cindy Loggins of Beverly Hills; two sisters, Betty Joe Wallace of Homosassa and Joan Hampton and husband Michael of Homosassa; and 10 grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Russell Stonehouse, 79, of Beverly Hills
Russell R. Stonehouse, 79, of Beverly Hills died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. He was born in Chicago, and came to Beverly Hills 14 years ago from Palatine, Ill. He was a retired construction contractor. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was Protestant. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Dorothy Ponders Stonehouse of Beverly Hills; two stepsons, Ralph McLaughlin and George Provo; a daughter-in-law, Sue McLaughlin; a brother, Gordon Stonehouse of Barrington, Ill.; and six grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Ralph DeRosa, 86, of Crystal River
Ralph A. DeRosa, 86, of Crystal River died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. He was born to Adelaide and Ralph DeRosa on Sept. 27, 1913, in Ashtabula, Ohio, and he moved to Crystal River 18 years ago from Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Miami University of Ohio and a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He joined the 107th Cavalry in 1936 and was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was called back into service during the Korean conflict and was assigned a teaching position at the Ohio State University. He retired from Corning Glass and Cook United Inc. He was a member of the Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club, a Master Mason and a member of the Aladdin Shrine Temple, and a past member of the Civitan Club. He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Crystal River. Surviving are his wife, Janet L. DeRosa of Crystal River; one son, Timothy A. of Stowe, Ohio; two daughters, B.J. Frampton of Vienna, Ohio, and Lisa L. Marmora of Richmond, Va.; and five grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River.

Richard Gurley, 72, of Heyworth, Ill.
Richard L. Gurley, 72, of Heyworth, Ill., died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. He was born in Normal, Ill., and has been a winter resident of Inverness from Heyworth for 10 years. Mr. Gurley was a retired salesman. He was Protestant. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Gurley Campbell of Heyworth, Ill.; son, Dennis Gurley of Heyworth, Ill.; and a granddaughter. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Thelma Hairston, 88, of Inverness
Thelma L. Hairston, 88, of Inverness died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was born in Alexandria, Va., and was a lifelong resident of Inverness. She was a member of St. James AME Church. She was also a member of Gannd Union Pallbearers and the Citrus County Pallbearers. Survivors include her son, Edward Hairston of Alexandria, Va.; daughter, Althea Franklin of Inverness; brother, James E. Grice of Inverness; and five grandchildren. Cason Funeral Chapel, Inverness.

Jack Ledford, 62, of Beverly Hills
Jack Ray Ledford, 62, of Beverly Hills died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000. He was born in McRoberts, Ky., moved to Winter Haven in 1983 from St. Clair Shores, Mich., and came to Beverly Hills two years ago from there. Mr. Ledford was a tool crib manager for an auto manufacturer. He was a member and deacon of North Oak Baptist Church, Citrus Springs. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Karen O'Mara Ledford of Beverly Hills; three sons, John William (Diane) Ledford, Robert (Terri) Ledford, and Brian Ledford, all of Winter Haven; two daughters, Michelle (Jesse) Gibson of Lakeland and Doreen (Tony) Riselli of Sterling Heights, Mich.; and nine grandchildren. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Stephen Paczolt, 87, of Dunnellon
Stephen Paczolt, 87, of Dunnellon died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg. He was born in Johnstown, Pa., and came to Dunnellon 10 years ago from Tampa. Mr. Paczolt was a retired steel worker in the steel industry and member of the Steel Workers Union of Johnstown, Pa. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Dunnellon. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Force. Surviving are his wife, Audrey Paczolt of Dunnellon; two sons, Stephen of Baltimore, Md., and Michael and wife Lynette of Ocala; and two grandchildren, Meghan and Brannon Paczolt of Ocala. Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon.

Michael Profeta, 61, of Inverness
Michael Profeta, 61, of Inverness died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital. Born in New York City, N.Y., on Dec. 22, 1938, to the late Leo and Elizabeth Profeta, he came here 27 years ago from New York. Mr. Profeta was a retired lineman for New York Telephone Company. He was Catholic. Surviving are his wife, Laverne Sanders Profeta; two daughters from New York; brother, Bill of Bakersfield, Calif.; and an aunt, Vilma Azzopardi of Inverness. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Dorothy Pyle, 88, of Inverness
Dorothy M. Pyle, 88, of Inverness died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in Mariner Health Care Center. A native of Chicago, Ill., she was born April 27, 1911, to Rhinehold and Therese Witzke. She came to Inverness nine years ago from Clearwater. Surviving are two sons, David Pyle and Ralph Pyle, both of Inverness; one daughter, Sally Sanford of Hide A Way Lake, Miss.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Arthur Sager, 95, of Homosassa
Arthur W. Sager, 95, originally from Gardiner, Maine, died in his sleep in Homosassa on Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. Following graduation from Bates College, Mr. Sager competed with the U.S. Olympic Team in 1928. He joined the faculty at Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, Mass., and was active in the life of the school until his death. While at Governor Dummer he formed Arthur Sager Associates, a consulting firm designed to teach people to speak effectively. He is the author of Speak Your Way To Success, in addition to several smaller publications. He is survived by his wife, Frieda Sager; his three daughters (from his first marriage), Jean Sutton, Eleanor Mercer and Perry MacFarlane; his two stepchildren from his present wife, John Demars and Susan Benson; his 14 grandchildren; and his 10 great-grandchildren. Wilder-Fountains Funeral Home, Homosassa Springs.

Don Thomas, 43, of Gainesville
Don Martin Thomas, 43, of Gainesville, former resident of Inverness died at his residence on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, following a lengthy illness. A lifetime resident of Williston, he moved to Inverness 12 years ago where he owned and operated the Don Thomas Agency. He was an insurance agent and real estate broker and former agriculture instructor in the Inverness and Dunnellon Middle Schools. He graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. and Master's degree. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Inverness. He was a member of the Citrus County Fair Association and 4-H Club. Surviving are his wife, Linda Malphurs Thomas of Gainesville; two sons, Ranson N. and Austin G. both of Gainesville; his mother, Cevil Swails Thomas of Williston; brother, Lee A. Jr. of Williston; sister, Karen Moore of Plant City; four nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee A. Thomas Sr. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.

Thomas Drotar, 79, of Beverly Hills
Thomas Drotar, 79, of Beverly Hills died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000. He was born in Barnesboro, Pa., and came to Beverly Hills 18 years ago from St. Helen, Mich. Mr. Drotar was a retired tool maker. He was a life member of the VFW Post No. 10087, Beverly Hills. He was an avid golfer at Rainbow's End. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Beverly Hills and St. Helen's Catholic Church, St. Helen, Mich. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Susan Marhevko Drotar of Beverly Hills; two daughters, Deanna S. Ayers of Columbus, Ohio, and Shannon S. Fineout of E. Lansing, Mich.; two brothers, Peter of W. Branch, Mich., and Edward of Romulus, Mich.; a sister, Christine Kujawa of Sterling Heights, Mich.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends, who wish, may send memorial donations to Hospice of Citrus County. Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills.

Carl Mueller, 93, of Dunnellon
Carl F. Mueller, 93, of Dunnellon died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Crystal River. Born in North Tonawanda, N.Y., he came here in 1966 from there. Mr. Mueller was a retired electrician. He was a World War II Army veteran, who was awarded the Distinguished Medal of Honor and the Purple Heart. He was Protestant. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Rainbow Lakes. He is survived by one niece, Ruth Swanson of Chewalah, Wash.; and two nephews, Earl Mueller of Jackson, Calif., and Robert Mueller of Largo. Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon.

Anthony Pologruto Sr., 92, of Inverness
Anthony Pologruto Sr., 92, formerly of Clementon and Atlantic City, N.J., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at his home in Inverness. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he worked as a tailor. He farmed 11 acres of land during his years in Clementon and was owner of Little Tony's Restaurant. A veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, he served in Battery B the 6th Field Artillery. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club and was a volunteer with Citrus Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jennie (Camilli) Pologruto; loving father of Joan Knoll of Atco, N.J., Anthony of Ohio, Cabrina Palme of Louisiana, Anita Cleaver of Delaware, Lawrence of Mays Landing, N.J., and Joseph, deceased; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Anthony was the son of the late Guseppi and Teresa (Condo) Pologruto; loving brother to 13 brothers and sisters. Danks-Hinski Funeral Home, Lindenwold, N.J.

David Smith, 79, of Inverness
Retired Air Force Major David Earl Smith, 79, of Inverness died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y. Mr. Smith was retired after 21 years of military service. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Keven Bridge of New York, N.Y., Mrs. Shelley Gutowski of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Jacquie Sayre of Arizona; a brother, Tom Smith of Idaho; two sisters, May Alice Vinciquerra of New York, N.Y., and Marylou Pasquarella of California; and three grandchildren, Shayna Sayre, Kyle and Karl Gutowski. Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness.

Nell Allen, 80, formerly of Crystal River
Nell Suzanne Allen, 80, formerly of Crystal River, died Jan. 17, 2000, at St. Francis Hospital in Great Bend, Kan. She was born Jan. 20, 1919, at St. Rose Hospital in Great Bend, Kan., to the late Ernest E. Eppstein and Elizabeth Wesley. Nell was a graduate of Great Bend High School, then continued her education at Christian College in Columbia, Mo., and business college in Denver, Colo. She did office work in Great Bend until June 1940, when she and Charles M. Allen were married. They live in Lawrence, Kan., where she worked in the chancellor's office at the University of Kansas until 1942, when her husband earned a degree in geology. From 1942 to 1944, they lived in various cities along the east coast of the United States, working for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. From 1944 to 1981, the Allen lived in Houston, Texas, and Bartlesville, Okla., where he worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. Nell was active with St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Service League of Bartlesville, where Nell was president of the league in 1972. In 1981, they retired to Crystal River, where Nell was active with St. Anne's Episcopal Church. In 1997, the couple moved to Catoosa, Okla., where her son and daughter live. Survivors include her husband, Charles M. Allen, of Catoosa, Okla.; One son, William Patrick Allen, of Catoosa, Okla.; One daughter, Mary Elizabeth Sisk, of Tulsa, Okla., One sister, Elizabeth Gunn, of Great Bend, Kan.; and one brother, John Wesley, of Tillanook, Ore. Floral Haven Funeral Home and Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Okla.