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Richard R. Broder, 81, of Spring Hill, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 at the Hospice Care Center in Brooksville.
He was born in Fayette, Ohio and moved to this area 17 years ago from Detroit, Mich. He was Catholic by faith. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 9507 in Madison Heights, Mich., Broder's Lodge in Detroit, Mich., and several other lodges. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of Spring Hill; a step-daughter, Rose Marie Grubba of Brooksville; two brothers, Paul of Dryden, Mich., and Jack of Madison Heights, Mich.; a sister, Alice Broder of North Miami Beach; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills chapel, Spring Hill.
Ilko Ciopyk, 80, of Spring Hill, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 at Heather Hill Health Care in New Port Richey.
He was born in Ukraine and moved to this area 12 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Andrews Ukrainian Catholic Church. As a young man he came to the United States from Ukraine during World War II where he had become forced labor for the German army. He left Germany after paying his way by becoming a lumberjack. He was a mechanic for the Hemstead Bus Co. and then retired as a maintenance worker for the Nassau County Hemstead Water Department.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Ciopyk of Spring Hill; two sons, Zenon of Clyde, N.Y. and Michael of Pleasenton, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill chapel.
Evelyn Smith Lochridge, 89, of Ocala, formerly of Brooksville, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005 at Sylvia's House under hospice care.
She was born in Harrison, Ark., before moving to Brooksville five years ago from Dalton, Ga. She moved to Ocala a year ago. She was Baptist by faith and a member of First Baptist Church in Dalton, Ga. She was a salesperson at Bon Ton Apparel in Dalton, Ga., for 21 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Smith, Dorothy Lochridge, Jackie DeFoor and Sharon Campbell; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville chapel.
William L."Bill" Seekins, 75, of Spring Hill, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at his home.
He was born in Franklin, Pa., and moved to this area five years ago from Orange County, Calif., where he was an area sales manager for Nestle. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Franklin.
Survivors include his wife, Rita; two daughters, Erin Cougill of Spring Hill and Pat Richards of Eugene, Ore.; three sons, Bill Seekins Jr. of Spring Hill, Kevin Seekins of Escondido, Calif., and Brian Seekins of Kennedale, Texas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Jane M. Seufert, 77 of Timber Pines, Spring Hill, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
She was born in Hudson, N.Y., and moved to this area nine years ago from Hoffman Estates, IL. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and the Board of Directors of the Spring Hill Art League. She was president of the Home Owners Association of Evergreen Village.
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Sandleben of St. Petersburg; a brother, Joseph E. Chaleski of Mahopac, N.Y.; a sister, Anna M. Watkins of Poughquag, N.Y.; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Bertha J. Allen, 88, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
She was born in Buchanan County, Va., and moved to this area 25 years ago from Elkhart, Ind. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ, Elkhart.
Survivors include a son, Eugene Allen of Elkhart; a daughter, Patricia DeWeese of Spring Hill; a grandson; two great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and a great-great-granddaughter.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Phyliss "Sue" Dickson, 58, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville.
She was born in Greensburg, Pa., and moved to this area five years ago from Circle Pines, Minn. She was attending Pasco-Hernando Community College to become a medical coding specialist. She was a member of the Spring Hill Garden Club and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include her husband, Robert L.; two sons, Robert Barry Dickson of Circle Pines and David Earl Dickson of Lino Lakes, Minn.; a daughter, Tina Marie Swanson of Blaine, Minn.; four grandsons; and a granddaughter.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard Chapel, Spring Hill.
Dorothy Louise Chaffin, 78, of Ridge Manor, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Oak Hill Hospital.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio, and moved to this area 10 years ago from Gulfport. She worked in food service for the Clark County School District, Ohio, and was a member of Largo Ecclesia of the Christadelphian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Jr.; three sons, Rick Lee Chaffin of Ocala, and Donald F. and Daniel Paul Chaffin, both of Dade City; two daughters, Pamela J. Geeraerts of St. Petersburg and Joy K. Geeraerts of Tampa; a brother, Samuel Dolwick of Hampton, Va.; a sister, Elizabeth Quillen of Springfield; nine grandchildren; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Stephen G. Chagaradas, 81, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in Spring Hill.
He was born in New York, N.Y., and moved to this area 19 years ago from Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired machinist and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hortense; and a niece, Teresa.
Arrangements by Wellwood-Grace Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hudson.
Merion Edward "M.E." Foltz, 91, of Brooksville, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Heartland of Brooksville.
He was born in Richfield, Pa., and moved to this area 31 years ago from Richfield. He had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. in Potter County, Pa. camp. He had been self-employed at M.E. Foltz Mobile Home Sales, in Port Matilda, Pa. and Florida for many years. He had previously owned and operated M.E. Foltz Auto Sales, Pine Grove Mills, Pa. for 22 years. Following retirement, he bought and sold produce at various flea markets in Florida. He was a member of Brookside Wesleyan Church, Julian, Pa., and attended Brooksville Wesleyan Church, Brooksville.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys; two daughters, Althea I. Spotts of Julian and Carol J. Eckenroth of Fort Myers; a brother, Melvin Foltz of Richfield; two sisters, Helen Koch of Petersburg, Pa., and Mildred Maneval of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by George P. Garman Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa.
John James Selvaggio, 66, of Spring Hill, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to this area recently from Howard Beach, N.Y. He retired in 1986 from Eastern Airlines and was a Catholic by faith.
He is survived by his cousin, Angela Rennick of Spring Hill.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Mark Thomas Bane, 26, of Brooksville, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at his home.
He was born in Akron, Ohio, and moved to this area four years ago from Akron.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Christine Bane of Brooksville; a son, Conner of Akron; two sisters, Laura Arickson and Lisa Bane, both of Brooksville; a brother, Travis Fink of Akron; paternal grandmother, Marybell Bane of Gridstone, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.
Tracy Lynn Wavra, 28, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at her home.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and moved to this area 25 years ago. She worked for a health care facility as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Survivors include Robert Brown of Spring Hill; and three daughters, Sandra, Katie and Molly Jankowski, all of Spring Hill.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Thomas L. Tharpe, 68, of Brooksville, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at his home.
He was born in Miami and moved to this area 23 years ago from Coral Gables. He was retired from the Coral Gables Police Department and was a commercial contractor.
Survivors include two sons; a daughter; a sister; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Howarth Duxbury "Bill" Williams Jr., 89, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Egremont, Mass., and moved to this area 28 years ago from Lyme, N.H. He was a retired teacher with the State of Connecticut, a World War II U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club, and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley S.; two sons, Paul of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Norman of Bozeman, Mont.; a daughter, Deborah Theriault of Casper, Wyo.; a brother, Donald of Pittsfield, Mass.; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, U.S. 19 Chapel, Spring Hill.
Robert L. Lumb Jr., 77, of Spring Hill, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Oak Hill Hospital.
He moved to this area 11 years ago from his native Worcester, Mass. He retired from General Motors, Framingham, Mass., after 30 years of service. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the American Legion and the VFW, both of Spring Hill, and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Cecile; three sons, Robert Lumb III of Peru, N.Y., David Lumb of Worcester and Ray Lumb of Holden, Mass.; three daughters, Patricia Cove of Worcester, Joann Dyson of Akron and Fay Ferland of Dudley, Mass.; four sisters; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Stanley M. Zak, 78, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and moved to this area 22 years ago from Bronx, N.Y. He was a retired banking security officer, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and a member of VFW Post 10209, Spring Hill, and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; a son, Michael Zak of Belle Mead, N.J.; a daughter, Patricia Zak-Kearon of Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard Chapel, Spring Hill.
Margaret E. Dalton, 76, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
She was born in Cheektowaga, N.Y., and moved to Florida 17 years ago from North Bergen, N.J. She was a homemaker, a volunteer at Bay Pines VA Hospital, past president of the Dorcas Society, and a member of First Christian Church, Largo.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas E. of Spring Hill, Paul H. of Fords, N.J., and Bryan J. of Sayreville, N.J.; two daughters, Dianna Taran of Kingswood, Texas, and Donna Herrera of North Bergen; a brother, Norman Colby of Sarasota; two sisters, Ruth Wierzchowicz of Fair Lawn, N.J., and Betty Scott of Dingmans Ferry, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
Melvin W. Dixon, 76, of Brooksville, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Akron, Ohio, and moved to this area 37 years ago from Kent, Ohio. He was a quality control inspector in the pharmaceutical industry, a Korean conflict U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Mariner United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara A.; a son, Jerome C. Dixon of Akron; two sisters, Mabel Wearstler of Albany, N.Y., and Eileen Seymour of Front Royal, Va.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Laura F. Harding, 80, of The Heather, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at The Residence of Timber Pines.
A native of Nazareth, Pa., Harding was a resident of this area for the past seven years.
She was a retired secretary for the Nazareth area public school district. Memberships included OES Chapter 252, Leigh Valley, Pa.; past president of the Senior Women's Club; Daughters of the American Revolution; Daughters of the American Colonists and Spring Hill United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Clair; two sons, Craig of Burke, Va., and Bruce of Eagle River, Alaska; a daughter, Diane Carlo of Wescosville, Pa.; a brother, Frank Hess of Nazareth; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mainer Blvd chapel, Spring Hill.
Murray Howard Rothaus, 72, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at his home. He was born in Baltimore, Md., and came here 15 years ago from Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Mass.
A Vietnam veteran, he was a judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a full colonel after 30 years of active service.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of Spring Hill; three sons, Robert of Placentia, Calif., David of Spring Hill and Richard of St. Cloud, Minn.; and six grandsons.
Services entrusted to Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Spring Hill chapel.
Joseph "Joe" J. Grodecki, 86, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at his home.
He was born in Wren City, Ill., and came to this area 28 years ago from Chicago. He was a retired butcher, U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Catholic by faith.
Two daughters, Catherine of Spring Hill and Carol Ranallo of Nevada and one grandchild survive him.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill chapel.
Theodore Victor Mickus, 64, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Tampa General Hospital.
Born in Cromwell, Conn., he came here seven years ago from Andover, Conn.
He was a retired boilermaker and member of local 237. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown.
Survivors include three sons, Justin and James Clark, both of Andover, and Christian Clark of Columbia; two daughters, Rebecca and Dawn Clark, both of Andover; one sister, Susan O'Hara of Cromwell; one brother, William O'Hara of Brooksville; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill chapel.
Pieter H. "Pete" Schuren Sr., 79, of Brooksville, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 under the care of Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, Brooksville.
He came to this area four years ago from Amsterdam, Netherlands. He was a retired metallurgical engineer and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Hill-Schuren of Brooksville; five children, seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren in the Netherlands; and one stepson, three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren in the U.S.
Arrangements are by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, U.S. 19 chapel, Spring Hill.