Andrew R. Smith Sr., 76
OCALA — Andrew R. Smith Sr., 76, a retired service station manager, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Deemer, Miss., he moved here from New Britain, Conn., 43 years ago. Mr. Smith Sr. was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie J. Smith, Ocala; son, Andrew R. Smith Jr., Ocala; brothers, Ernest L. Smith, Union, Miss., Floyd M. Smith, Sidney L. Smith Jr., and James P. Smith, all of Ocala; sisters, Louise Bradley, Ocala, and Shirley R. Shast, Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home Downtown Chapel provided information.
Charles F. Teuton, 61
FORT McCOY — Charles F. Teuton, 61, a retired self-employed contractor, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000.
A native of Miami, he moved to Fort McCoy from Miami in 1940.
Survivors include his son, Charles Teuton, Tampa; daughter, Katherine Teuton, Fort McCoy; brother, Seibert Teuton, Lewisville, Neb., and Harmon Teuton, Ocala; sister, Jean Teuton, Salt Springs; and three grandchildren.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Gladys L. Bremser, 78
INVERNESS — Gladys L. Bremser, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved here from Oceanside, Long Island, N.Y., in 1971. Mrs. Bremser was a member of the Homemakers of Inverness and Citrus Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was Lutheran.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Bremser, who died Aug. 3, 1987.
Survivors include her daughters, Gladys Loomis, Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Louise Cuba, Watermill, N.Y.; sisters, Beatrice Wvdarski, New Jersey and Lillian Hathaway, Nevada; and four grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Agnes M. Buckley, 79
OCKLAWAHA — Agnes Mary Buckley, 79, a proof reader, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000.
A native of Somerville, Mass., she moved here from Williamson, N.Y., in 1983. Mrs. Buckley was Catholic.
Survivors include her son, John Buckley, Jacksonville; brother, Richard Brenick, Ocklawaha; and her sister, Anna Scarpulla, Ocklawaha.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
J.T. Clark Jr., 69
OCALA — J.T. Clark Jr., 69, retired owner and operator of 3C Industries Inc., died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Antelope, Texas, he moved here from Navarre in 1996. Mr. Clark was a member of Billory Baptist Church of Navarre and Elks Lodge No. 1014, Belleview.
He was preceded in death by a son, Roy Dan Clark.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Clark, Ocala; mother, Grace Cozart, Bowie, Texas; son, James T. Clark III, Whitehall, Pa.; sisters, Billie Williams, Bowie, Bobbie Hollingsworth, San Antonio, Texas, and Yvonne Vaughn, Arlington, Texas; brother, Charles Clark, Katy, Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Jack M. Coleman, 74
HOMOSASSA — Jack M. Coleman, 74, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Seven Rivers Community Hospital, Crystal River.
A native of Kendrick, he moved to Homosassa from Philadelphia five years ago. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Fleet Reserve. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam, where he was a recipient of the Expeditionary medal and the National Defense Service medal with a bronze star.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sophie Coleman.
Survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth Gingerich, Homosassa; son, Stephen Coleman, Port Richey; sister, Ledgie Polson, Altoona; four granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Dean C. Harrison, 81
OCALA — Dean C. Harrison, 81, a retired window clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000.
A native of Centralia, Ill., he moved here from Brevard, N.C., in 1992. Mr. Harrison was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Harrison, Ocala; son, Robert Harrison, Ocala; sisters, Doris Shelton, Tulsa, Okla., and Marjorie Combes, Bella Vista, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Leon F. Kiernan, 84
BEVERLY HILLS — Leon Francis Kiernan, 84, a retired public school teacher for New Britain, Conn., died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Brentwood Health Care Center in Lecanto.
A native of New Britain, he moved here from Kensington, Conn., 26 years ago. Mr. Kiernan was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hernando.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel D. Keirnan, Beverly Hills; daughter, Maureen K. Pflugbeil, Wells, Maine; son, C. Thomas Keirnan, South Meriden, Conn.; sister, Vivian McDonald, Farmington, Conn.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Laura M. Lothamer, 88
LECANTO — Laura M. Lothamer, 88, a retired secretary for Ford Motor Company, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Life Care Center of Citrus County.
A native of Atlanta, she moved here from Cheboygan, Mich., nine years ago. Mrs. Lothamer was Methodist. She was an active gardener, writer, painter and cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; daughter, Joan Alvey; sons, Edwin Lothamer Jr. and Donald Lothamer.
Survivors include her granddaughters, Laura Scott, Gaylord, Mich., Robyn Alvey, Cheboygan and Donna Bazzell, Livonia, Mich.; and four great-grandchildren
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Deborah L. Melvin, 46
SILVER SPRINGS — Deborah "Debi" L. Simmons Melvin, 46, an officer manager for Mills Septic, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at her home.
A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she moved here from Texas in 1983.
Ms. Melvin was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Tim Conaway.
Survivors include her mother, Lina Fehlhafer, Cedar Rapids; fiancee, Fred Elkins, Florida; daughters, Michelle Ledesma, Key Largo and Sandra Strait, Summerfield; sisters, Beverly Cole, Phoenix, Jolene Weeks and Lela Bottoms, both of Cedar Rapids; stepsister, Julie Simmons, Cedar Rapids; brothers, Rick Simmons, Gary Simmons, Tim Simmons and John Julius Jr., all of Cedar Rapids
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Robert W. Nelson, 92
GAINESVILLE — Robert Warren Nelson, 92, a retired janitorial supplies salesman, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000.
A native of Bay Shores, Long Island, N.Y., he was a former resident of Ocala. Mr. Nelson was a member of the Marine Corps League; First Marine Division Association; Elks Lodge No. 286, Ocala; and Lions Club, Ocala. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, where he was the recipient of a Silver Star, two Navy Commendation Presidential Unit citations, two American Defense service medals and four Asia-Pacific Campaign medals. Mr. Nelson was Episcopalian.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara N. Eddins, Gainesville; and a grandson.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, North Central Florida Chapter.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
William F. Otto Jr., 82
OCALA — William F. Otto Jr., 82, a retired locomotive engineer, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Chicago, he moved here from Brooksville in 1997. Mr. Otto retired from Pennsylvania Railroad after 30 years ago of service. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 2583, Brooksville. Mr. Otto was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Otto, who died June 4, 2000; and his son, William F. Otto III, who was killed in Vietnam.
Survivors include his sister, Doris Otto, Ocala; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information.
Sharon M. Pawlicki, 45
DUNNELLON — Sharon Marie Pawlicki, 45, a pre-kindergarten teacher, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000.
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., she moved here 10 years ago.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph R. Pawlicki Sr., Dunnellon; daughter, Shannon Ann Pawlicki, Gainesville; son, Joseph R. Pawlicki Jr., Gainesville; father, Robert Salley, Williamsville, N.Y.; brother, Bob Salley, Hamburg, N.Y.; and sister, Sandra Salley, Williamsville.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Mary C. Pesta, 86
OCALA — Mary C. Pesta, 86, a retired secretary for Dixie Lime and Stone Company, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, at her home.
A native of Tiffin, Ohio, she moved here in 1947. Mrs. Pesta was also a former owner of Mary Jo Riding Academy. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Lions Club and the Power Squadron.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pesta.
She is survived by her brother, John Bork, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce West Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Bernard M. Pitman, 79
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Bernard Metcalfe Pitman, 79, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville.
Mr. Pitman was a native of Salitpa, Ala. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Regina Pitman.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Crawford Pitman, Morehead City; son, Bernard Pitman Jr., Lancaster, Pa.; daughters, Patricia Pitman, Morriston and Linda Pitman, Anthony; sister, Joyce P. Lowery, Vidalia, La.; stepdaughters, Sarah Broden, Buchanan, Va., and Martha Crooker, Rock Stream, N.Y.; stepson, Paul Borden, Newport, N.C.; one granddaughter; and two step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Francis Episcopal Church Building Fund.
Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, N.C., provided information.
