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Fred D. Charles Jr.
Bradenton
Fred D. Charles Jr., 87, of Bradenton, died June 5, 2001, in Alterra Clare Bridge of Bradenton.
Services were held at an earlier date, with the Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Burial will be in Palmetto. Brown and Sons Funeral Homes, 26th Street chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may sent to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 North Lake Destiny Road, Suite 415, Maitland, Fla. 32751.
Born in Manchester, Tenn., Mr. Charles came to Manatee County from Connersville, Ind., in 1956. He was a pharmacist and manager of the former Liggett-Roxall Drug Store for 25 years. He attended West Bradenton Baptist Church. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Scott of Bradenton, and Dr. William Michael, of Douglas, Ga.; a sister, Rosine Burgess of Indianapolis; and two grandchildren.
William J. Hunter
Ellenton
William J. Hunter, 83, of Ellenton, died June 6, 2001, at home.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 11315 Palm Brush Trail, with Father James Williamson officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held following the services at the River Club, 6600 River Club Blvd. Ellenton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238.
Born in Camden, N.J., Mr. Hunter came to Manatee County from Gibbsboro, N.J., 20 years ago. Before retiring he worked for Phototype Photo in Philadelphia. He was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of River Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Karen Bloxsom of Denton, N.C.; two sons, William, of Biloxi, Miss., and Timothy, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a sister, Dorothy Miller of Tampa; one brother, Robert B., of Biloxi; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
John A. Kissinger
Bradenton
John A. Kissinger, 76, of Bradenton, died June 5, 2001, in Tampa General Hospital, Tampa.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Plantation Grove Mobile Home Park, 4801 Ninth St. E. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hemophiliac Association of New Jersey, 37 West Prospect St., East Brunswick, N.J. 08816.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Kissinger came to Manatee County from Upper Darby, Pa., seven years ago. He was a U.S. Postal Service clerk. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Carole C.; four daughters, Margie Rogers of Claymont, Del., Susan O'Leary of Morton, Pa., Nancy, of Medford Lakes, N.J., and Theresa Cummings of Moorsetown, N.J.; two sons, Paul, of Bradenton, and John, of Downington, Pa.; a brother, Paul, of Fairfield, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Margaret M. Maasch
Ellenton
Margaret M. Maasch, 82, of Ellenton, died June 7, 2001.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, Mich. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Harold Polk officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238.
Born in Marlette, Mich., Mrs. Maasch came to Manatee County from Flint, Mich., in 1994. She was a registered nurse. She attended Ellenton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Rosalene Schmedlen of Ellenton; two sons, August, of Memphis, and Ronald, of Burton, Mich.; two stepsons, Ronald Dinkens of Lapeer, and Michael Dinkens of Flint; a brother, Clayton Sheffer of Dryden, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Angela H. Murphy
Bradenton
Angela H. Murphy, 80, of Bradenton, died June 7, 2001, in Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Brown and Sons Funeral Homes, 5624 26th St. W. Memorial Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3100 26th St. W., with Fr. Robert G. Tierney officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to Angels Unaware Inc., 4918 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33624.
Born in Norwood, Ohio, Mrs. Murphy came to Manatee County from there in 1949. She retired as a secretary with the Manatee County School Board. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a former member of St. Joseph's Ladies Guild.
Survivors include her husband Thomas J. Jr.; three daughters, Mary Bradt of Tampa, Kathy Cochrane of Coral Springs, and Angela Murphy-Walters of Alexandria, Va.; two sons, Thomas J. III, of Arcadia, and Lawrence J., of Palmetto; two sisters, Mary Behler of Columbus, Ind., and Phyllis Scott of Hamilton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Veta Belle Spencer
Bradenton
Veta Belle Spencer, 92, of Bradenton, died June 7, 2001, in Blake Medical Center.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, with the Rev. Ray Anglea officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery. Brown and Sons Funeral Homes, 26th Street chapel, is in charge of local arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Community Baptist Christian School, 5500 18th St. E., Bradenton, Fla. 34203.
Born in Farrar, Ga., Mrs. Spencer came to Manatee County from Atlanta in 1999. She was a private duty nurse and also worked in the clinic at Rich's Department Stores, Atlanta. She was Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Anne G. Williamson of Decatur, Ga.; a son, Robert N. III, of Bradenton; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Theresa E. Yarroll
Bradenton
Theresa E. "Trixie" Yarroll, 91, of Bradenton, died May 24, 2001, in Freedom Village Nursing Center.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at The Landings at Freedom Village, 6501 17th Ave. W. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Manasota chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1750 17th St., Suite A, Sarasota, Fla. 34234.
Born in Greenville, S.C., Mrs. Yarroll, came to Manatee County from Sun City Center in 1977. She was a homemaker. She was Methodist.
Survivors include three daughters, Judith Hilton of Jackson, Ky., Janice C. Pickering of Lilburn, Ga., and Beverly Sweetman of Fisherville, Va.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Nan K. Copess
Bradenton
Nan K. Copess, 91, of Bradenton, died June 9, 2001, at home.
There will be no service. Inurnment will be held at a later date. National Cremation Society, Sarasota Chapter, is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Born in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Mrs. Copess came to Manatee County from Honolulu in 1981. She was a homemaker and she was a licensed practical nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Lon; two daughters, Nancy Creem of Summit, N.J., and Mary Sankovich of Lynchburg, Va.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Jack E. Dalton
Bradenton
Jack E. Dalton, 73, of Bradenton, died June 12, 2001, in Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday at Orange Grove Free Methodist Church, 2202 26th Ave. E., with the Rev. Steven Bell officiating. Griffith-Cline Funeral Homes, Manatee Avenue Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association Gulf-Coast, 2201 Cantu Court, Suite 119, Sarasota, Fla. 34232 or Orange Grove Free Methodist Church at 2202 26th Ave. E., Bradenton 34208.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Mr. Dalton came to Manatee County from Tallmadge, Ohio, in 1990. He was employed as a machinist at Good Year Tire and Rubber for 32 years and later at Orbans Nursery in Bradenton. He was a Little League coach for 40 years. He attended Orange Grove Free Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn "Evy;" four sons, Kenny, of Fernandina Beach, Bruce, of Ashland, Ohio, Mike, of Tallmadge, and Brian, of Akron; a sister, Imogene Farson of Ellenton; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Anne P. Grunewalder
Bradenton
Anne P. Grunewalder, of Bradenton, died June 10, 2001, in Hospice House of Bradenton.
Service will be 10 a.m. June 23 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota, with the Rev. Still Wayman officiating. Entombment will be in Manasota Memorial Park. Griffith- Cline Funeral Homes, Manasota Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238; or to the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota, Fla. 34243.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Mrs. Grunewalder came to Manatee County from New Jersey in 1991. She was a homemaker. She attended Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. She was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II; and a member of the Service Guild of Beautiful Savior; and the Peridia Bowling Team.
Survivors include her husband, Valentine; a son, John, of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren.
