Norman E. Colecom, 85
OCALA — Norman E. Colecom, 85, a retired U.S. Air Force pilot, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at Ocala Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Morristown, N.J., he moved to Ocala from Rhode Island in 1991. Mr. Colecom was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and participated in the Berlin airlift.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Colecom, Ocala; daughter, Kim Wasko, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and half brother, Ben Babington, Hilton Head, S.C.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge of Ocala provided information.
Richard C. Cross, 76
DUNNELLON — Richard C. Cross, 76, a retired president for Home Savings and Loan in Minneapolis, died Friday, March 2, 2001 in Ocala.
A native of Minneapolis, he moved to Dunnellon from Naples in 1979. Mr. Cross was a member of Lake Harriet Masonic Lodge No. 277; Scottish Rite; and Zuhrah Shrine Temple, Minneapolis. He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Cross, Dunnellon; sons, William Cross, Arlington, Texas, and James Cross, Manassas, Va.; daughters, Barbara Miller, Grand Cayman Island, and Nancy Wellrich, Minnetonka, Minn.; brothers, Graham Cross, Boise, Idaho, and David Cross, Sedona, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Walter A. Gibson, 90
ROCHESTER, MICH. — Walter Allen Gibson, 90, a retired owner and operator of Gibson Mercantile Co., died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, in Rochester.
A native of Fairfield and a longtime resident of Fairfield, Mr. Gibson was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church. He was Fairfield postmaster for many years.
Mr. Gibson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary C. Gibson.
Survivors include his daughters, Judy Taylor, Tupelo, Miss., Karen Ellis, Greensboro, N.C., and Connie Kay, Aliceville, Ala.; son, Chris Gibson, Rochester, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home of Ocala provided information.
Lorraine A. DuVall, 72
OCALA — Lorraine A. DuVall, 72, a retired secretary, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at TimberRidge.
A native of Baltimore, she moved here six years ago. Mrs. DuVall was an avid golfer and bridge player who loved needlework.
Survivors include her brother, H. Theodore Volz, and sister, Grace Stamm, both of Baltimore.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TimberRidge Residential Memorial Fund, 9848 S.W. 110th St., Ocala Fl., 34481 in memory of Ms. DuVall.
Roberts Funeral Home Bruce West Chapel of Ocala provided information.
Arthur S. Harlos, 78
OCALA — Arthur S. Harlos, 78, a retired manufacturing engineer for Martin Marietta, died Friday, March 3, 2001.
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., he came here from Orlando 31 years ago. Mr. Harlos was Catholic and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Gerry Harlos, Ocala; sons, Larry Harlos, Orlando, David Harlos, Gainesville, Paul Harlos, Dothan, Ala., Steve Harlos, Ponce Inlet, and Jeff Harlos, Ocala; brother, Henry Harlos, Hollywood; and four grandchildren.
Roberts Bruce East of Ocala provided information.
Shirley M. Harrelson, 73
OCKLAWAHA — Shirley M. Harrelson, 73, a retired chef, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Sylvia's House in Ocala.
A native of St. Louis, Mo., she came to Ocklawaha from Pompano Beach in 1981.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin Harrelson, Ocklawaha; son, Frank Aire, Camdenton, Mo.; daughter, Kathy Phillips, Checota, Okla., sisters, Corinne Boettcher and Barbara Mashmeyer, both of St. Louis; and nine grandchildren.
Roberts Downtown Chapel of Ocala provided information.
Estelle M. Koeln, 85
INVERNESS — Estelle M. Koeln, 85, a retired title company supervisor, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Inverness.
A native of New York, she came to Inverness from Floral Park, N.Y., nine years ago. Mrs. Koeln was Catholic.
Survivors include a sister, Evelyn Hamilton, Alabama.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
Albert J. Meyer Jr., 82
OCALA — Albert J. Meyer Jr., 82, a retired data processing director for A & P Food Stores, died Friday, March 3, 2001, at Lifecare Center of Ocala.
A native of New York, he came here from Hillside, N.J., in 1984. Mr. Meyer was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Meyer, Ocala; daughters, Dottie Scherger, New Port Richey, and Florence Cahn, Long Island, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.
Roberts Bruce West of Ocala provided information.
Edith V. Ordway, 71
HERNANDO — Edith V. Ordway, 71, a retired spooler, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Inverness.
A native of Hopkinton, N.H., she came to Hernando from Bronson, five years ago. Mrs. Ordway was a Seventh-day Adventist.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald K. Ordway, Hernando; son, Ricky O. Ordway, brother, Charles Richardson, both of Newport, N.H.; sister, Helen Wadleigh, Windsor, Vt.; and one grandchild.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
Joseph S. Puma, 80
BELLEVIEW — Joseph S. Puma, 80, a retired truck driver, died Friday, March 3, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Pittston, Pa., he came to Belleview from Woodside, N.Y., 16 years ago. Mr. Puma was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II . He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 4493 in Candler and Silver Springs Shores Community Center.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Puma, Belleview; daughters, Ann Marie Puma-Swoboda, Holbrook, N.Y., and Debra Thompson, Belleview; brother, Angelo Puma, Oklahoma; sisters, Louise Santano and Concetta Cuttonaro, both of Howard Beach, N.Y.; and two grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Homes Bruce East Chapel of Ocala provided information.
Edward J. Watts, 78
DUNNELLON — Edward J. Watts, 78, a retired telephone technician, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Crystal River.
A native of Philadelphia, he came to Dunnellon from Long Island, N.Y., in 1986. Mr. Watts was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was involved in numerous organizations, including: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, American Legion Post 58, Ocala Scottish Rite Bodies, Belleview York Rite Bodies, Order of the Eastern Star 88 in Dunnellon and Fort King Daylight Lodge 389 in Ocala, where he was a past Worshipful Master.
Survivors include his brother-in-law, Alferd Roman, Commack, N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence W. Watts.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Gregory L. Bronfman, 36
OCALA — Gregory Lance Bronfman, 36, a computer manager, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at home.
A native of North Miami Beach, he moved here from Bay Harbor in 1968. Mr. Bronfman was a member of Temple B'nai Darom. He was a Florida Gators fan.
Survivors include his parents, Lewis and Maxine Bronfman, Ocala; sister, Beth Marin, Pembroke Pines; and grandmothers, Ethel Bronfman, Ocala, and Virginia Lebowitz, Pembroke Pines.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, provided information.
Jim F. Buie Sr., 42
JACKSONVILLE — Jim Frank Buie Sr., 42, owner and operator of Dana Transport, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Shands of Jacksonville.
Mr. Buie was a native of Starke. He was an active member of Hope Chapel Christian Assembly, where he served as a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Buie, Jacksonville; sons, Jim Buie Jr., Christopher Buie, Stephen Buie and William Buie, all of Jacksonville; mother, Frances Buie, Hilton, N.Y.; brother, Joe Buie, Ocala; sisters, Rachel Snead, Hilton, Mary Rumph, Jacksonville, and Linda Buie, Ocala; and three grandchildren.
James Graham Mortuary, Jacksonville, provided information.
Raymond M. Cheshire, 58
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. — Raymond Marvin "Buddy" Cheshire, 58, a retired Florida State Trooper, died Saturday, March 3, 2001.
Mr. Cheshire was a native of Tampa. Mr. Cheshire was a member of Optimist Club and Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Cheshire, Summerville; daughter, Kristie Cheshire, Menlo, Ga.; sons, Clete Cheshire, Philadelphia, Kreg Cheshire, Tampa, and Casey Cheshire, Menlo; sister, Wilma Redding, Oxford; and two grandchildren.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Albert T. Emond, 78
OCALA — Albert Thomas Emond, 78, a retired tool grinder, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at his home.
A native of Mooretown, Vt., he moved here from Milton, Vt., in 1997. Mr. Emond was a member of American Association of Retired Persons and the Elks. He enjoyed bowling, golf, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his sons, Albert T. Emond, Winooski, Vt., David M. Emond, Boise, Idaho, and Kenneth J. Emond, Colchester, Vt.; daughter, Grace Rieder, Pennsylvania; brothers, Leon S. Emond, Ocala, and Stanley Emond, Plantsville, Conn.; sisters, Eunice Houle, Inverness, Phylis Feasel, Ocala, and Thelma Godrea, Manchester, Conn.; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
