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Josephine H. Patterson, 89, of Brooksville, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Brooksville. Born in Marysville, Tenn., she moved to this area 25 years ago from Detroit, Mich. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church in Brooksville.
She is survived by a son, Robert of Brooksville; and a daughter, Judith Saad of Roseville, Mich.
Arrangements by the National Cremation Society, Brooksville Chapel.
Mary Jane Helgersen, 89, of Brooksville, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at Heartland of Brookville nursing facility. She was born in Columbus, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a Protestant by faith.
She is survived by a son, John, of Temple Terrace; a daughter, Karen Horsfall, of Scotts, Mich.; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by the National Cremation Society, Brooksville Chapel.
Rita V. Boland Treadwell, of Brooksville, died Monday, March 1, 2004 at Evergreen Woods Health & Rehabilitation in Spring Hill. Born in Roscommon, Ireland, she moved to this area 23 years ago from Syosset, Long Island, N.Y. She was a retired accountant for Singer Sewing Machine and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where she a member of the Women's Club, and was on several bowling leagues at Spring Hill Lanes.
Survivors include her husband, David; four daughters, Rita Joy Sandelin of Orlando, Nancy Schmitt and Sharon McGunnigle of Spring Hill and Ellen McGunnigle of Smithtown, Long Island, N.Y.; a sister, Marguerite Wiseman of Florida; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Brooksville Chapel.
Elizabeth P. 'Tillie' Carlton, 70, of Brooksville, died Monday, March 1, 2004 at Tampa General Hospital. Born in Spring Lake, she was a lifelong resident of this area. She owned and operated Lollipop Kids II, a children's clothing store and also the co-owner of Carlton's Grocery Store. She was a Southern Baptist by faith.
She is survived by her husband Paul E. of Brooksville; two sons, Paul E. Jr., of Houston, Texas, Freddie L of Virginia Beach Va.; a daughter, Pamela Carlton-Banas of Bonneau, S.C.; a sister, Julie Belle Braziel of Monmouth, Ore.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother , Wendal Pracher.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Brooksville Chapel.
Mildred A. Hood, 83, of Brooksville, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 in Spring Hill. Born in Temple, Mich., she moved to this area 32 years ago from Flint, Mich. She was a homemaker, but worked for General Motors during World War II, she was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for 40 years in Michigan, enjoyed crafts, bowling and hunting, and was a member of Spring Lake United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Newman of Brooksville; a son, Fred Redfield of Millington, Mich.; four sisters: Gladys Dodd of Flint, Mich, Beatrice Kovalchich of North Branch, Mich, Verda Pepper of Fort Myers, and Janet Starkey of Park Hills, Mo.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Brooksville Chapel.
Robert Edward Griffith, 73, of Brooksville, died Monday, March 1, 2004 at his home. Born in Baxter, W. Va., he came to this area 43 years ago from Fairmont, W. Va. He was a retired Coordinator of Special Services for Hernando County Public Schools, also employed by the City of Brooksville Police Department for three years, President and Treasurer of Hernando Historical Museum Association, a United States Air Force veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brooksville.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances; two sons, Mark Christopher and Michael Lee of Brooksville; two daughters, Sherrie Lynn Kudla and Rebecca Romine of Brooksville; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
David Morales, 75, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at his home. Born in East Chicago, Ind., he came to this area 18 years ago from Hammond, Ind. He was a manufacturing foreman, a United States Army veteran, a member of the Indiana Club and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Helen of Spring Hill; two sons, David S. of Crown Point, Ind. and Gregg P. of Oakland, Calif.; a daughter, Davida Swisher of Dowagiac, Mich.; a brother, Abraham of Indiana; two sisters, Esther Perez and Ruth Perez of Indiana; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill Chapel.
Ronald, J. Abraham, 70, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at Oak Hill Hospital. Born in Detroit, Mich., he moved to this area 6 years ago from Livonia, Mich.. He was Catholic by faith, a fire fighter for 30 years and loved life in general.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Spring Hill; two sons, Martin of Whitmore Lake, Mich. and Daniel of Westland, Mich.; a daughter, Cheryl Keenmon of Whitmore Lake, Mich.; his father, James M. Abraham of Waterford, Mich.; two brothers, James of Inglewood and William of Novi, Mich.; a sister, Josephine Costew of Ferndale, Mich.; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
William G. Bill Nieves, 78 of Spring Hill, died Monday, March 1, 2004 at Evergreen Woods Health & Rehab Center, Spring Hill. Born in Brooklyn N.Y., he moved to this area 14 years ago from New Jersey. He was a transportation supervisor; a United States Army veteran; a member of VFW Post #10209 Honor Guard; and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. He loved fishing and was a member of the Orchid Club.
He is survived by his wife, Elba of Spring Hill; two sons Jeffrey D. of N.Y. and William J. of Germany; and a brother Benjamin of Washington.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, Spring Hill Chapel.
Margaret Maude Beane, 76, of Brooksville died Monday, March 1, 2004 at Oak Hill Hospital. Born in Washington Depot, Conn., she was a seasonal resident for 17 years coming from Lyndonville, Vt. She was a retired vice president and treasurer of Lyndonville Savings Bank, a member of Brookridge Golf & Country Club, Brookridge Ladies Golf Club, Brookridge Helping Hands and Lyndonville First Congregational Church in Lyndonville, Vt.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas J.; a daughter, Mary Jane Russell of Charlotte, Vt.; two sisters: Marjorie LaCroix of Torrance, Calif. and Betty Derosier of St. Johnsbury, Vt.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel.
James Jarald Collins, 62, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center. Born in Michigan City, Ind., he moved to this area 14 years ago from Richboro, Pa. He was a salesman and service technician in the heating and air conditioning business; a former owner of the Windmill Inn of Weeki Wachee and Dock of the Bay in Hernando Beach; a United States Navy veteran of the Cuban Crisis and Veteran War; a member of the Masonic Lodge #114 of Philadelphia, Pa.; a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #521 of Spring Hill; and a Protestant by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; two daughters: Sandra Breslow and Christine Heavey of Bensalem, Pa.; his mother, Isabel Collins of Tiffin, Ohio; a sister, Patricia Gottfried of Tiffan, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel.
Francis Frank F. Holzinger, 90 of Hudson, formerly of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at his home.
He was born in Chicago, Ill, and moved to Hudson from Spring Hill two years ago. He was a retired accountant from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; a Coast Guard veteran; and a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Hudson.
He is survived by two nephews, Raymond Holzinger, Chicago, Ill., and George Holzinger, Phoenix, Ariz.; and a niece, Delores Wieczorek of Hudson.
Arrangements by B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.
Fred W. Adams Sr., 72, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at the Hospice Care Center in Brooksville. Born in Biddeford, Maine, he moved to this area from Portland, Maine. He was a retired purchasing agent with the Hernando County Sheriff's office with 12 years of service. He was a member of the Maine Club and Northcliffe Baptist Church. He also enjoyed round dancing, cribbage and crossword puzzles.
He is survived by two sons, Brian of Spring Hill and Fred W. Jr., Windham, Maine; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Spring Hill Chapel.
Frances V. "Pat" Wright, 83, of Brooksville, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at her home.
She was born in Rhinebeck, N.Y., and moved to this area five years ago from Cloverdale, Calif. She owned and operated the Rhinebeck Tack and Leather Shop, Rhinebeck, and attended Mt. Holyoke College, Holyoke, Mass. She was an active member of Friends of the Library in New York and Florida, a member of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution), and the Mayflower Society.
Survivors include two sons, John Nelson of Mercer Island, Wash., and Theodore Walter of Gainesville; two daughters, Juliet of Brighton, Colo., and Rebecca R. Jack of Lake Panasoffkee; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.
Joan Carlow, 68, of Brooksville, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
She was born in Providence, R.I., and moved to this area 17 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Brethren Church, Brooksville.
Survivors include a brother, Ray Cody of Vero Beach; a sister, Lorraine Almy of Providence; and a nephew, Lloyd Lowell of Brooksville.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.
Josephine Capo, 88, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at Spring Hill Regional Hospital.
She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to Florida 24 years ago from Hauppauge, Long Island, N.Y., and moved to this area 11 years ago from New Port Richey.
She was a homemaker, a member of TOPS, New Port Richey, and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include a son, Michael of Spring Hill; two daughters, Mickelina DeSario and Aida LaBarbara, both of Spring Hill; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Suzanne Rhea Norton, 59, of Spring Hill, died Friday, May 7, 2004, at Oak Hill Hospital.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., and moved to this area three years ago from Angola, Ind. She was a pastor for Epic Technical in Indiana and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Harman of Spring Hill; a sister, Janice Turo of Chesterfield, Mich.; and a grandson.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Mildred V. "Millie" Rooker, 89, of Spring Hill, died Monday, May 10, 2004, at Oak Hill Hospital.
She moved to this area 30 years ago from her native Chicago, Ill. She was a retired receptionist and a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Pollack of Spring Hill and Walter Pollack of Colorado; a brother, Ronald Shanske of Nebraska; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Anthony "Tony" Greco, 77, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to this area 16 years ago from Massapequa, Long Island, N.Y. He was a retired machinist for a defense contractor manufacturing parts for the space shuttle. He was an associate with Publix supermarket at Mariner Square and Barclay Crossing, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marian; three daughters, Linda Koons of San Diego, Calif., Judith Greco of Spring Hill and Donna Leahy of Shady Hills; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Cortez Boulevard Chapel, Brooksville.
Henry D. Ledbetter, 69, of Brooksville, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson.
He was born in Brooksville and was a lifetime resident. He was a self-employed accountant, former field agent for the IRS, and auditor for the Department of Revenue. He was a retired commander with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and commanding officer of the St. Petersburg Coast Guard Reserve Unit. He was a land developer and developed Imperial Estates Mobile Home Park and was a franchise owner of Heritage Log Homes. He was Past Master of Hernando Masonic Lodge and Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Patron of Brooksville Chapter OES and former member of the Rotary Club of Brooksville. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Garden Grove and a member of their Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; three daughters, Deborah Catania, Cynthia Moss and Robin Mitchell of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Jackie Frasier of Trilby; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes and Crematory, Spring Hill Drive Chapel.
Patrick James Haggerty, 78, of Brookridge, Brooksville, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Highland Park, Mich., and moved to this area nine years ago from Jackson, Mich. He was a retired optician, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Patricia Peets of Englewood, Ohio; a sister, Phyllis Stauffer of Waterford, Mich.; a brother, Lowell of Houghton, Mich.; and a granddaughter.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Cortez Boulevard Chapel, Brooksville.
Edmond Troide, 69, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at his home.
He was born in Connecticut and moved to this area a year ago from New Port Richey. He was a copywriter for GRA-FX Design of Tampa, Inc., and wrote "Woodsman's Wile," a short story published in Alfred Hitchcock's magazine. He was a Korean conflict U.S. Navy veteran and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; a son, Ned of Spring Hill; a daughter, Janel Heflin of Land O'Lakes; a brother, Lars of Canada; and two granddaughters.
Arrangements by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Avenue Chapel, Hudson.
Peter Tuczak, 45, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Bayonet Point Health and Rehab Center, Hudson.
He was born in Poland and moved to this area 38 years ago. He was employed by Tuczak Construction and was a member of St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Survivors include his parents, Katherine and George, both of Spring Hill; and a sister, Olga MacLellan of Greenville, N.C.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.
Dr. Dorothy Alice Mason, 54, of Cookeville, Tenn., formerly of Brooksville, died Thursday, March 6, 2003 at Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.
She was born in Brooksville and was a fifth-generation resident of Hernando County. She was a 1966 graduate of Hernando High School and was the valedictorian of her class. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics, summa cum laude, from University of Florida and was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa and later was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She also received her Master of Science degree in mathematics from University of Florida, after which she served as a graduate teaching assistant in the University's Department of Mathematics, while pursuing her Doctorate of Philosophy in mathematics. She was a visiting student in mathematics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, after which she returned to the University of Florida, where she received her Ph.D. in mathematics with a specialty in topology, the study of the properties of homeomorphic geometric configurations that are unaltered by elastic deformations. She was an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological University, where she chaired the Department of Mathematics for 12 years, before relinquishing her administrative duties in 1996 to return to full-time teaching. She was an organizing charter member of the Annuttaliga Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Brooksville.
Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Celia McKethan "Dotte" Mason of Brooksville and Highlands, N.C.; a brother, Joseph M. "Joe" Mason Jr. of Brooksville and Highlands; and two nieces, Mary Katherine Mason of Brooksville and Gainesville and Celia Anne Mason of Brooksville and Tallahassee.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Carl F. King II
Carl F. King II, 77, of Brooksville, died Thursday, May 31, 2001 at his home under the care of Hospice.
He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to this area 15 years ago from Scotch Plains, N.J. He retired from Exxon Corporation, where he was involved in worldwide communications connected with drilling operations and traveled extensively throughout the world. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, a ham radio operator from the age of 12, which served him throughout his military career, and a member of the American Radio Relay League, Heather Golf and Country Club and attended St. Theresa Catholic Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie; four sons, David of Richmond, Va., Robert and John, both of Flemington, N.J., and Jeffrey of West Windsor, N.J.; a sister, Dorothy Ostrander of Lake Geneva, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, Mariner Blvd. Chapel.
Stephen William Cuthbert, Jr.
Stephen William Cuthbert, Jr., 69, of Ridge Manor, died Thursday, May 31, 2001 at his home.
He was born in Pottstown, Pa., and moved to this area 12 years ago from Hollywood. He was a retired division chief for the Hollywood, Florida Fire Department and a Protestant by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores; two sons, Stephen of Hollywood and David of Royal Palm Beach; a daughter, Tami Obryant of Ball Ground, Ga.; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Robert & Son Cremation Service, Spring Hill/Brooksville.