Joanne C. Atwater, 66
OCALA — Joanne C. Atwater 66, a retired health care administrator, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at Estelle's Hospice House.
A native of Auburn, N.Y., she moved to Ocala from New York in 1991. Mrs. Atwater was Presbyterian.
Survivors include her daughters, Diane Evey, Florence, Ky., and Donna Atwater, Ocala; sons, David Atwater, Auburn, N.Y., and Douglas Atwater, Ocala; sisters, Phyllis Hitt, Frances Wright, and Alma Power, all of Auburn; brothers, Harold Casler, and Harlow Casler, both of Auburn; and five grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Hiers Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
Robert H. Collibee, 92
HOMOSASSA — Robert H. Collibee, 92, a retired printer, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at his home.
A native of Cambridge, Mass., he moved to Homosassa from Warwick, R.I., eight months ago. Mr. Collibee was an Episcopalian. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Collibee was preceded in death by his wife, Mae K. Collibee in 1962.
Survivors include daughter, Kathleen O'Neill, Homosassa; sister, Dorothy Derning, Everett, Mass.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home Homosassa Chapel provided information.
Stanley H. Deeks, 80
LECANTO — Stanley H. Deeks, 80, a retired National Guard funds manager, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000.
A native of Toronto, Ontario, he moved to Lecanto from Detroit 20 years ago. Mr. Deeks was a member of First Baptist Church of Inverness.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Deeks, Lecanto; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home Inverness Chapel provided information.
Loretta R. De Rosa, 82
DUNNELLON — Loretta R. De Rosa, 82, a sewing sample maker, died Saturday, Dec. 9. 2000 in Crystal River.
A native of New York City, she moved to Dunnellon from Carteret, N.J., 15 years ago. Mrs. De Rosa was Catholic. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Survivors include her sons, Thom De Rosa, Dunnellon; daughter, Debi De Rosa, Citrus Springs; sister, Pasquina, Italy; and one grandchild.
Fero Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Jean Grolling, 71
SILVER SPRINGS — Jean Grolling, 71, a homemaker, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000.
A native of East Rochester, N.Y., she moved to Silver Springs from Auburn, N.Y., in 1988. Mrs. Grolling was Catholic.
Survivors include her son, Donald Grolling, North Syracuse, N.Y.; daughters, Wilma Polizzi, Silver Springs, and Marsha Dulen, Hemlock, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Florida Cremation Society of Ocala provided information.
Ottis Knight, 83
DELTONA — Ottis Knight, 83, a retired cosmetic business owner in Ocala, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at his home.
A native of Soperton, Ga., he moved to Deltona from Ocala five months ago. Mr. Knight was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lollie Knight, Deltona; sons, John Knight, Casselberry, Mike O. Knight, Deltona, and Billy G. Knight, Buford, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Deltona Memorial Funeral Home, Orange City, provided information.
Marion D. Richmond, 82
VERO BEACH — Marion D. Richmond, 82, a retired automotive mechanic, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000.
A native of Covington, Va., he moved to Vero Beach from West Virginia in 1962.
Survivors include his daughter, Veleria D. Langbehm, Ocala.
Hiers Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
Ferne R. Robertson, 78
OCALA — Ferne R. Robertson, 78, a retired hair salon owner, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Atlantic, Iowa, she moved to Ocala from Plano, Texas in 1985. Mrs. Robertson was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Rinehardt, Edmond, Okla., Cynthia Payton, Independence, Mo., Kathryn Green, McKinney, Texas, and Sue Dillon, Overland Park, Kansas; sons, Michael Cook, Addison, Texas, and Charles Cook, Cape Coral; sister, Virginia Archibald, Elk Horn, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home Bruce West Chapel of Ocala provided information.
Clarence J. Simmons, 54
OCALA — Clarence J. Simmons, 54, a retired truck driver for City of Meriden, Conn., died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000.
A native of Meriden, he moved to Ocala from Connecticut eight years ago. Mr. Simmons was Catholic. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church; and Meriden Rod and Gun Club.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Susan L. Simmons, Ocala; sons, Jason Simmons, Ocala, and Lance Simmons, Enfield, Conn.; daughter, Suzzane Williams, Middletown, Conn.; brother, Henry Simmons, Southington, Conn.; and two grandchildren.
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
Donald E. Wilson, 72
SUMMERFIELD — Donald E. Wilson, 72, a retired carpenter, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at his home.
A native of Fort Scott, Kansas, he moved to Summerfield from Fort Lauderdale in 1971. Mr. Wilson was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Betty J. Wilson, Summerfield; daughter, Susan Bilyou, Belleview; sons, James D. Wilson, Donald D. Wilson, Daniel G. Wilson, and Michael D. Wilson, all of Wichita, Kansas; sisters, Doris Wescoat, Uniontown, Kansas, and Mary Axtman, Chico, Calif.; numerous grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
