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Gilberto Vazquez, 80, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and moved to this area 20 years ago from Bronx, N.Y. He retired as a New York City elementary school principal after a career as a teacher, guidance counselor and administrator. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, a Bronze Star recipient, a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church, helped start Spring Hill Christian Academy, and served as Past Master of the Caxton Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Margarita; two sons, David of Wurtsboro, N.Y., and Daniel of Northvale, N.J.; a brother, Julio of Bayamon, Puerto Rico; a sister, Edith Esparra of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Florence M. Balatsos, 77, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, May 25, 2004, at Evergreen Woods Health Care Center.
She was born in Belleville, N.J., and moved to this area 14 years ago from Kearny, N.J. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star in New Jersey.
Survivors include a son, Chris of Spring Hill; a daughter, Judy Gugliemi of North Arlington, N.J.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Shirley M. Makiney, 81, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at her home. She was born in LaSalle, Ill., and moved to this area 24 years ago from Cordova, Ill.
Mrs. Makiney was a homemaker and a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include her husband, Earl R.; a son, Robert S. of Monmouth, Ill.; a daughter, Beth L. Guzik of Roselle, Ill.; a sister, Dorothy Quick of Peru, Ill.; and seven grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Barbara Jean James, 58, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House, Hudson. She was born in Fort Lauderdale and moved to this area 28 years ago from LaBelle.
Mrs. James was a vault teller for SunTrust and a member of Covenant Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas; two daughters, Cheryl Louise Gopher of Okeechobee and Iva Renee Turner of Brooksville; two stepsons, Jeff James of Spring Hill, Kan., and Tim James of Leavenworth, Kan.; two brothers, Jack Teele of Brooksville and Rick Teele of San Antonio; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Joyce A. Jennings, 66, of Brooksville, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at Brooksville Regional Hospital. She was born in Carey, Ohio, and moved to this area three years ago from Sumter County.
Mrs. Jennings was a fruits sales representative and a Christian by faith.
Survivors include two sons, Greg Jennings of Orlando and Shane Jennings of Brooksville; four daughters, Sue Slone of Tampa, Kim Jennings of Clearwater, Ramona Lindros of New Port Richey and Selena Roscillo of Brooksville; four sisters, Mazella Risner of Marysville, Ohio, Irene Clemons of Bottenbille, Ohio, Lucille Penley of Eustis and Rosetta Biettner of Shelby, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Christopher Farrell, 45, of Brooksville, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 in Brooksville. He was born in Nassau County, N.Y.
Mr. Farrell was a Catholic by faith.
He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Harrington of New York.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.
Eugene F. Makowski, 75, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He moved to this area 20 years ago from New Fane, N.Y. He retired from Western Electric Company, Buffalo, N.Y., as an industrial truck operator after 26 years of service. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran, serving both the State of New York and the Federal Government, and was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Maryann; a daughter, Deborah Ann Dickinson of Medina, Ohio; a brother, Edward Makowski of Buffalo; and two granddaughters.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Debbie J. Bailey, 47, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Tampa General Hospital.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Florida 15 years ago from Pomeroy, Ohio. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Crystal Davis of Brooksville; three brothers, Joe Pridemore of Middleport, Ohio, Ricky Pridemore of Pomeroy and Johnny Pridemore of Minnesota; two sisters, Tine Conlin and Riva Musser, both of Pomeroy; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
Shirley M. Crawford, 67, of The Heather, Brooksville, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at her home.
She was born in Baltimore, Md., and moved to this area 16 years ago from West Minster, Md. She was a member of Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh; a son, Johnathan Crawford of Baltimore; a daughter, Diane McCourt of Hempstead, Md.; a brother, Vincent Hammel of Baltimore; a sister, Mary Ellen Freed of West Minster; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Julian "Jack" Haszto, 79, of Hernando Beach, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville.
He was born in Jamaica, N.Y., and moved to this area 29 years ago from West Babylon, N.Y. He was a retired electrician for Long Island Railroad, a World War II U.S. Navy Seabees veteran, and a charter member of Hernando Beach Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife, June; three sons, Kenny Amideo of Barefoot Bay, Fla., and Ronnie Haszto and Wayne Amideo, both of Long Island, N.Y.; four daughters, Joanne Leddy of Delhi, N.Y., Bonnie West of Lake Arrowhead, Calif., Jackie Simpson of Long Island and June Brower of Bushnell; two brothers, Andy Haszto of Queens, N.Y., and Paul Haszto; two sisters, Del Toporcer of Queens and Doris Haszto of Clearwater; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
Margaret A. Fries, 82, of Brooksville, died Friday, May 21, 2004, at Oak Hill Hospital.
She was born in Melrose Park, Ill., and moved to Florida 30 years ago from Hoffman Estates, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Spring Hill.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas and Raymond Fries, both of Clermont; a daughter, Constance Mesko of Hoffman Estates; a brother, Leonard Bartels of Hillside, Ill.; two sisters, Mildred DiMarzio of Lombard, Ill., and Marilyn Hillier of Bellwood, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by National Cremation Society, Brooksville.
David Maxwell “Max” Brayton, 89, of Brooksville, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Brooksville Regional Hospital. He was born in Grawn, Mich., and moved to this area 75 years ago from Mt. Morris, Mich.
Mr. Brayton was owner and operator of Brayton & Brayton Accountants, Inc., a former city commissioner, original board member of Brooksville Golf & Country Club, and was a Methodist by faith.
Survivors include a son, Charles “Chuck” Brayton of Brooksville; a daughter, Maxine Brayton of Altamonte Springs; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Simeon “Seymour” Porlides, 89, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at Hospice.
Mr. Porlides was known as “Skee” and was a commodity trader and assistant vice president of Bunge Corporation, New York, N.Y. He was elected for 10 years as president of the National Burlap/Jute Association. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran and was Greek Orthodox by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Irene; two sons, Greg and Richard; a brother, Tom; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.
Cynthia "Cindy" Wald-Lawless, 35, of Ridge Manor, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Dade City. She was born in Park Ridge, Ill., and moved to this area four years ago from Illinois.
Mrs. Wald-Lawless was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include her husband, Alexander; five children, Michael, Damian, Jacquelyn, Taylor and Joshua, all of Ridge Manor; her parents, Michael Wald of Johnsburg, Ill., and Patricia Barnes of Spring Grove, Ill.; two brothers, Ed Wald and David Braun, both of Illinois; and a half-sister, Lisa of Washington.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.
Earl R. Desjardin, 72, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville. He was born in Danielson, Conn., and moved to this area 22 years ago from Damascus, Md.
Mr. Desjardin was a master finisher for C.W.C. Wood Crafters.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Leeann of Hampstead, Md.; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Spring Hill.
Timothy Eugene Herod, 49, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, and moved to the area 14 years ago from Seymour, Ind.
Mr. Herod was a truck driver for the Wal-Mart Distribution Center and co-owner of Karen’s Dance Supply in Spring Hill. He was a member of Family First Assembly of God.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; son, Shannon T., of Spring Hill; daughter, Sara R., of Spring Hill; brothers, Toby Keeney, Cecil, Kenny and Dennis Herod; sister, Gail Fought; and one grandchild.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Stephen Michael Lawson, 16, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 in Spring Hill. He was born in Brockton, Mass., and moved to the area 13 years ago.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Bettyjean; sister, Rondalee Cheek; brother, Richard L., all of Spring Hill; and grandmother, Donna Mola, of Massachusetts.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral and Cremation Center, U.S. 19 Chapel.
Marie E. Kopitzki, 87, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville. She was born in Detroit, Mich., and moved to Florida 21 years ago from Detroit.
Mrs. Kopitzki worked as a clerk for Budd Automotive Parts Company and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene J.; and a sister, Irene Moran of Bay City, Mich.
Arrangements by Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, U.S. 19, Hudson.
Lavigene R. Hoopingarner, 96, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at Spring Hill Health & Rehabilitation. She was born in Dover, Ohio, and moved to this area six years ago from Phoenix, Ariz.
Mrs. Hoopingarner was retired after working in the retail industry.
Survivors include a son, Dr. John H. Hoopingarner of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a daughter, Ruth E. Marshall of Canton, Ohio; a sister, Jewel Horn of Spring Hill; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
John F. Harnish, 87, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. He was born in Gloucester, Mass., and moved to this area five years ago from Tampa.
Mr. Harnish was a retired businessman, a World War II U.S. Merchant Marine veteran and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; two sons, James R. of St. Petersburg Beach and John J. of Tampa; four daughters, Jackie Reep of Largo, Leslie Kimbrell of Blackshear, Ga., Corey Harnish of Dover, N.H., and Stephanie Gardner of Statesville, N.C.; three brothers, Edward of Groton, Conn., Ralph of Gloucester, Mass., and Ronald of Rockport, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
Vivian Jane Myers, 88, of Hernando Beach, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 at her home. She moved to this area 25 years ago from her native Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Myers was a homemaker, a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and a Lutheran by faith.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Sereda of Dunnellon; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, U.S. 19 Chapel, Spring Hill.
Teresa “Terry” Baggett, 68, of Brooksville, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at her home. She was born in Dunedin and moved to this area 35 years ago from Palm Harbor.
Ms. Baggett was an environmental technician for Swiftmud for 24 years, 5th generation Floridian, and founding member of Spring Hill Bible Church.
Survivors include her mother, Weslynn Dempsey of Brooksville; a son, David Baggett of Junction, Texas; a daughter, Shannon Stephens of Brooksville; and two grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.
Leonora Anne Yates, 63, of Hudson, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Oak Hill Hospital. She was born in Providence, R.I., and moved to the area 10 months ago from Warwick, R.I.
Mrs. Yates was a high school French teacher and a member of the National Alliance for Mental Illness, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Warwick Teachers Union. She was also a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace.
Survivors include her husband, Robin; mother, Leonora D’Eletto, of Hudson; son, Peter, of Bradenton; and brother, Peter D’Eletto, of Warwick.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Spring Hill.<
Winifred F. Turner, 84, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 at home. She was born in Westborough, Mass., and moved to this area seven years ago from New Port Richey.
Mrs. Turner was a homemaker and a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include five sons, Charles, David, Paul, Kenneth and Richard; a daughter, Teresa; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, U.S. 19 Chapel, Spring Hill.
Alexander N. “Alex” Civello, 69, of Weeki Wachee, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Corona, Long Island, N.Y., and moved to this area 22 years ago from Long Island.
Mr. Civello owned and operated Bi County Counseling Center, Spring Hill. He was a playwright for Off Broadway shows, developed a program for the National Maritime Union for alcohol and drug rehabilitation that was implemented nationwide, was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carmina; a daughter, Simone Civello-Myers of Pensacola; a brother, Louis Civello of Sedona, Ariz.; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.
