Tonttu K. Blank, 87
OCALA — Tonttu Kahila Blank, 87, a homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at her home.
A native of New York City, she moved here from Dunkirk, Md., in 1975. Mrs. Blank was a member and past president of Marion Chamber Music Society Board; member of Parkview Players and Entertainers Group; and a past worthy matron of Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kahila, Archer; and sister, Violet Prah, Indianapolis.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Roosevelt Brown, 47
OCALA — Roosevelt Brown, 47, a retired self-employed laborer, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000.
A native of Edison, Ga., he moved here from Newark, N.J., five years ago. Mr. Brown was Baptist.
Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Brown, Ocala; daughters, Jada Woodard and Ja Nean Dunbar, both of Newark; brothers, Dewayne Brown, Cairo, Ga., Henry Brown, Ocala, Leroy Brown and Terrell Brown, both of Miami; and his sisters, Elaine McBride, Ocala and Priscilla Brown, Camilla, Ga.
Sellers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Mary L. Brzeski, 93
INVERNESS — Mary Louise Brzeski, 93, died, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000.
A native of Uniontown, Pa., she moved here from Bedford, Ohio, in 1983. Mrs. Brzeski was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Brzeski; and daughter, Constance L. Dolezal.
Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline Cytlak, Fort Myers; sisters, Helen Waligura and Jennie McKinney, both of Ohio; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Robert J. Forst, 84
OCALA — Robert J. Forst, 84, a retired engineer for Western Electric, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of Chicago, he moved here from Marietta, Ga., in 1998. Mr. Forst was a member of Pioneer of Western Electric.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy E. Forst, Ocala; daughters, Emily F. Tumas, Ocala and Audrey F. Morgan, Marietta; and three grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Frank O. Glasure, 83
SILVER SPRINGS — Frank O. Glasure, 83, a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000.
A native of Wells, Mich., he moved to Central Florida in 1983. Mr. Glasure attended First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort McCoy. Mr. Glasure served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his sons, Kenneth Glasure, Lake Villa, Ill., and Ronald Glasure, Ocala; brother, Harvey Glasure, Randville, Mich.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Gwendolyn C. Johnson, 78
OCALA — Gwendolyn C. Johnson, 78, a retired auditor for First Union Bank, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at her home.
A native of Gainesville, she was a lifelong resident of Florida. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Wildwood Methodist Church and Sahara Club.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Johnson, Ocala; daughter, Leslie Thorne, Ocala; and a grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings-Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Lorraine Johnson, 67
OCALA — Lorraine Johnson, 67, a retired nurse, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved here in 1986. Mrs. Johnson was Catholic.
She is survived by a companion, Robert Wyld, Ocala; and a cousin, Ed Guster, Ozone Park, N.Y.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Paul Kaat, 75
HERNANDO — Paul Kaat, 75, retired, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville.
A native of Sheboygan, Wis., he moved here from Lake Wales in 1997. Mr. Kaat was owner and operator of Paul Kaat Trucking of Winter Haven. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beverly Hills. Mr. Kaat served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Wesley Kaat.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marion Kaat, Hernando; daughters, Linda A. Cashman, Brandon, Paulette Moses, Haines City, Laurie Walter, Winter Haven and Mary Hamby, Lakeland; brothers, Gillis Kaat, Rockledge, Anthony Kaat, Hingham, Wis., Edward Kaat, Plymouth, Wis., and Donald Kaat, Riblake, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Lucille B. Miller, 79
RIVERVIEW — Lucille B. Miller, 79, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at Southbay Hospital in Sun City Center.
A native of Auburn, N.Y., she was a former resident of Fort McCoy. Mrs. Miller was an avid bowler.
Survivors include her husband, William Miller, Riverview; sister, Helen Lentz, Rochester, N.Y.; son, Daniel Miller, Rochester; daughters, Judith E. Miller and Stacie A. Harper, both of Riverview; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Tampa, provided information.
Edward J. Pianovski, 80
OCALA — Edward J. Pianovski, 80, a retired tool and die maker for General Electric, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of Chicago, he moved here in 1983. Mr. Pianovski was a member of Happy Wonders, Pine Run; Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No. 1014; and an active member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine K. Pianovski, Ocala; sons, Edward M. Pianovski, Lumbard, Ill., Thomas J. Pianovski, Geneve, Ill., and Martin J. Pianovski, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; daughter, Joyce A. Pianovski, Glen Ellyn; sisters, Irene Biba, Orlando and Stella Hamm, Bridgeview, Ill.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Brown Funeral Home, Crystal River, provided information.
Vincent D. Rozella Sr., 77
BELLEVIEW — Vincent D. Rozella Sr., 77, a retired self-employed master electrician, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at his home.
A native of Jefferson, N.J., he moved here from Lake Hopatcong, N.J., 24 years ago. Mr. Rozella served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was Methodist.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Alma Rozella, Belleview; daughters, Rose M. Welsh, Newton, N.J., and Margaret H. Gonzalez, Belleview; son, Vincent D. Rozella Jr., Clifton Springs, N.J.; sisters, Margaret L. Ridner, Lake Hopatcong and Lillian J. Winters, Belleview; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Walter S. Smith, 42
OCKLAWAHA — Walter Stanley Smith, 42, construction worker, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000.
A native of Columbia, S.C., he moved to Florida 10 years ago.
Survivors include his parents Joel C. and Betty C. Smith, Pawley's Island, S.C.; brothers, Joel C. Smith, James Island, S.C., and Stuart D. Smith, Cary, N.C.; and his companion, Christine Cook, Ocklawaha.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's, Waccamaw, United Methodist Church.
Mayer Funeral Home, Georgetown, S.C., provided information.
Willie M. Smith, 45
REDDICK — Willie Mae Smith, 45, a bus driver for Marion County School System, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000.
A native of Ocala, she was a lifelong resident of Marion County. Mrs. Smith was a member of Debose Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, Kareem Hamilton, Desmond Smith, Shawn Smith and Christopher Kirner, all of Reddick; sisters, Velma Miller and Carmen Gordon, both of Reddick; and her brothers, Carlos McDonald, Orange Park, George McDonald and Spencer Mozell, both of Reddick.
Cunningham's Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
L. Snowden, 88
OCALA — L. "Kimball" Snowden, 88, a retired self-employed farmer and cattleman, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Pedro, he was a lifelong resident of Marion County. Mr. Snowden was Baptist.
He was preceded in death by a son, Loy H. Snowden.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Snowden, Ocala; daughters, Sandra S. Balius and Jeannette S. GeBaide, both of Ocala; son, Dewey K. Snowden, Ocala; sisters, Ethel Nichols, Ocala and Dollie Thompson, Belleview; brother, Melvin Snowden, Inverness; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Samuel A. Stock, 85
FORT MCCOY — Samuel A. Stock, 85, a retired contractor, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at Marion House Health Care.
A native of Erie, Pa., he moved here from Angola, N.Y., in 1973. Mr. Stock was a member of Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church; Lions Club; Holy Name Society of Most Precious Blood Church, Angola; and a lifetime member of Evans Center Volunteer Fire Company. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Survivors include his wife, Alyce Stock, Fort McCoy; sons, William Stock, Forestville, N.Y., David Stock, Fredonia, N.Y., John Stock, Angola, N.Y., and Michael Stock, Traverse City, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
