Ernest H. Stewart, 73
SUMMERFIELD — Ernest Hue Stewart, 73, a retired farmhand, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Amelia, Va., he came to Summerfield 51 years ago. Mr. Stewart was a member of Belleview First Assembly of God and the American Legion Post 284. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his daughters, Christene Stewart, Ocala, and Charlene Koch, Ocklawaha; sons, Curtis H. Stewart, Montpelier, Va., and Claston Stewart, Ocala; brother, Ester Stewart, Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Evangel Temple Assembly of God Building Fund, P.O. Box 488, Lady Lake, Fla. 32158.
Hiers-Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
William R. Zemola, 81
BEVERLY HILLS — William R. Zemola, 81, a retired crane operator for the steel industry, died Friday, March 16, 2001, in Beverly Hills.
A native of Brandon, Colo., he came to Beverly Hills from Stratford, Conn., 17 years ago. Mr. Zemola was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Harry F. Nesbitt Post 10087, and Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Ann T. Zemola, Beverly Hills; sons, Robert Zemola, Naugatuck, Conn., and Michael J. Zemola, Watertown, Conn.; daughter, Kathleen Ring, Rocky Hill, Conn.; brother, George Zemola, Bridgeport, Conn.; sisters, Tressa Mason, Fort Myers, and Helen Hallstrom, Stratford, Conn.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Beverly Hills provided information.
Joseph J. Bukowiecki, 82
BELLEVIEW — Joseph J. Bukowiecki, 82, a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Chicago, he moved here in 1974. Mr. Bukowiecki was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Bukowiecki was Catholic.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Merris Bukowiecki, Belleview; daughters, Sandra Rietveld, Port Charlotte, and Anita Belik, Bourbonnais, Ill.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Louis J. Collins, 68
OCALA — Louis J. Collins, 68, a retired sheet metal worker, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Meigs, Ga., he moved here from Georgia in 1935. Mr. Collins was also a former typesetter for the Star-Banner. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his sons, Joseph "Joe" Collins, Dunnellon, and Judson Collins, Parris Island, S.C.; daughters, Lynn Neiford, Leesburg, and Laurel J. Ramos, Davie; brother, Randy Collins, Ocala; sister, Frances McTiernan, Ocala; and six grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Judith A. Eskers, 60
BELLEVIEW — Judith Ann Eskers, 60, a retired school bus driver for Pinellas County, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her home.
A native of Cincinnati, she moved here from Clearwater 10 years ago. Mrs. Eskers was Protestant.
Survivors include her husband, William Eskers, Belleview; son, Tom Petty, Dunnellon; daughter, Tami Matson, Belleview; sister, Jeri L. Stowers, Gainesville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Ernest V. Garza, 69
OCALA — Ernest V. Garza, 69, a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Estelle's House.
A native of Skidmore, Texas, he moved here from Mathis, Texas, in 1971. Mr. Garza was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4209 in Ocala and Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Angelita Garza, Ocala; daughters, Tina Ramirez and Tammy Smith, both of Ocala; sons, John Garza, Marietta, Ga., and Inez Garza, Colgate, Wis.; brother, Ismael Garza, Ocala; sisters, Alice Ganceves, Lowell, Juanita Willis, Pasadena, Texas, and Christina Keesling, Indianapolis; and six grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Priscilla A. Heisterman, 64
OCALA — Priscilla Ann Heisterman, 64, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at her home.
A native of Baltimore, she moved here four years ago. Mrs. Heisterman was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ocala.
Survivors include her husband, Randall Heisterman, Ocala; son, Charles H. Schmier, Colorado; daughters, Patricia Rodriguez, Atlanta, and Rose A. Scott, Tampa; brother, Ronny Meganhardt, Baltimore; sister, Gertrude Meganhardt, Rehoboth Beach, Del.; and seven grandchildren.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Chester J. Main Jr., 72
OCALA — Chester J. Main Jr., 72, a retired lab director, died Sunday, March 18, 2001.
A native of Jefferson, N.Y., he moved here from Inverness in 1997. Mr. Main retired from Central Testing Lab (Mauney Engineering and Springstead Engineering) of Inverness, after 23 years of service. Mr. Main was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church; Elks Lodge No. 2522, Inverness; DeLand Jaycees; and Masonic Lodge No. 77.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Marion Main, who died on Feb. 11, 2001.
Survivors include his son, Chester J. Main III, Ocala; daughters, Cynthia Clark, DeLand, Melanie Hensley, Inverness, and Leslie Manning, Staten Island, N.Y.; brother, Wesley Main, Trumbull, Conn.; sisters, PattiJean Blomquist, Melbourne, and Maxine Bond, Connecticut; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Mary E. McKee, 89
BEVERLY HILLS — Mary Ellen Kaufmann McKee, 89, a retired sales clerk for Korvett Discount Stores, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her home.
A native of Ireland, she moved here from Carle Place, N.Y., 25 years ago. Mrs. McKee was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and the Irish American Club, Beverly Hills.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew F. McKee, who died on Sept. 10, 1992.
She is survived by his son, Ted Kaufmann, Albuquerque; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Juanita J. McMillan, 70
OCALA — Juanita J. McMillan, 70, a homemaker, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of San Diego, she moved here from Phoenix in 1998. Mrs. McMillan was Jehovah's Witness.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas T. McMillan, Ocala; daughters, Shawn Anderson and Liana McMillan, both of Ocala; and one grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel East Ocala, provided information.
Daniel W. Mozingo Jr., 78
HOMOSASSA — Daniel William Mozingo Jr., 78, a retired steelworker, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Crystal River.
A native of Ripley, W.Va., he moved here from Weirton, W.Va., 11 years ago. Mr. Mozingo retired from Weirton Steel, after 30 years of service. He was a member of West Virginia Trappers Association; Ohio Vally Bass Fisherman's Association; Colliers Hunting Club; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He was Christian and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marie M. Mozingo, Homosassa; son, Ronald Mozingo, Weirton; daughters, Danna Beamen, Weirton, and Marlene Swiger, Homosassa; brother, Ora J. Mozingo, Springfield, Ohio; sister, Eleanor Mozingo, Fairpoint, Ohio; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa, provided information.
Lynn H. Perry, 70
OCKLAWAHA — Lynn H. "Perry" Perry, 70, retired, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at his home.
A native of Bovina Center, N.Y., he moved here from Melbourne in 1972. Mr. Perry retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Perry was Lutheran.
He was preceded in death by a son, Steve Perry.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Perry, Ocklawaha; daughter, Sheraine McKenzie, Ocala; son, Haris Perry, Melbourne; sister, Shirley Sparling, Walton, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Eva L. Roberts, 82
FRUITLAND PARK — Eva L. Roberts, 82, a homemaker, died Sunday, March 18, 2001.
A native of Coffee County, Ga., she moved to Central Florida from Alma, Ga., in 1954. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leesburg.
Survivors include her son, Jack Roberts, Fruitland Park; daughters, Lucillie Heath, Dunnellon, Mary E. Slone, Wildwood, and Anna N. Nicholson, Vicksburg, Miss.; brother, Alfred Music, Alma; sister Mildred Flowers, Daytona Beach; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Patricia A. Roberts, 64
OCALA — Patricia Roberts, 64, a homemaker, died Sunday, March 18, 2001.
A native of Hanover, Pa., she moved here from Dexter, Maine, in 1991. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Ocala Humane Society and the Society for the Prevention Cruelty to Animals, and an active member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Roberts, Ocala; and daughter, Billie Jo Phillips, Ocala.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Edna A. Shea, 66
DUNNELLON — Edna A. Shea, 66, a retired buyer for the U.S. Government Exchange, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Castle Eaton, England, she moved here from Portsmouth, N.H., three years ago. Mrs. Shea was Catholic.
She was preceded in death by her son, John P. Shea.
Survivors include her husband, John F. Shea, Ocala; daughter, Stacy Shea, New Castle, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information.
