Laura A. Barney, 69
SILVER SPRINGS — Laura A. Barney, 69, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 22, 2001.
A native of Pocahontas, Va., she moved to Silver Springs from Orlando 32 years ago.
Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Sykes, Mary Bailey, both of Silver Springs, and Kathy Hughes, Marble, Minn.; sons, Rickie Barney, and Garry Barney, both of Silver Springs; brothers, Tommy Ramsey, Napoleon, Ohio, and Johnny Ramsey, Virginia; sisters, Ruby Ripley, Orlando, Georgie Ramsey, and Fay Ramsey, both of Napoleon; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Roberts Downtown Chapel Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Jack N. Boyer, 71
BEVERLY HILLS — Jack N. Boyer, 71, owner of Hayes Auto Supply, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Lecanto.
A native of Oil City, Pa., he moved to Beverly Hills from Mount Pulaski Ill., 15 years ago. Mr. Boyer was a member of United Methodist Church in Mount Pulaski; Beverly Hills Craftsmen's Guild; Citrus County Craftsman Association; Mount Pulaski School Board; and Mount Pulaski Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta E. Hayes, Beverly Hills; sons, William S. Boyer, Lincoln, Ill., and Brian D. Boyer, Williamsville, Ill.; and a sister, Susan M. Dugan, Lincoln.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills Chapel, provided information.
Veronica K. Castleane, 94
OCALA — Veronica K. Castleane, 94, a homemaker, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Palm Gardens Nursing Home.
A native of Elizabeth, N.J., she moved to Ocala from Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1973. Mrs. Castleane enjoyed music, arts and crafts, crossword puzzles, trivia and playing the piano.
Survivors include her son, John J. Castleane, Elmont, N.Y.; daughter, Edna DeLuca, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings/Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Dan Crone, 77
DUNNELLON — Dan Crone, 77, a cabinet maker, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Brownell, Kan., he moved to Dunnellon from Seminole in 1985. Mr. Crone was a member of Ocala West United Methodist Church; and Gideons International. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Crone was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Jay Crone.
Survivors include his wife, Helen T. Crone, Dunnellon; daughters, Nancy Miller, Centerville, Va., and Gloria McGlamery, Rufflin, N.C.; sisters, Marie Poynter, and Wanda Sowell, Witchita, Kan.; stepsons, Tim Faine, Ocala, and Fred Fisher, Tallahassee; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information.
Joyce Davis, 62
SUMMERFIELD — Joyce Davis, 62, a pharmacy technician, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at her home.
A native of Hamler, Ohio, she moved to Summerfield from Napoleon, Ohio in 1988. Mrs. Davis was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and Ladies of the Moose Club of Ocala.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Hart, Orlando, and Cathy Johnson, Summerfield; sister, Mary J. Barns, Ocala; brother, Glenn L. Miller, Toledo, Ohio; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Marion County.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Thomas J. Ferrie, 72
GAINESVILLE — Thomas Joseph Ferrie, 72, a retired Realtor, died Thursday, March 22, 2001.
A native of Worcester, Mass., he moved to Gainesville from Worcester in 1988. Mr. Ferrie was former president of Greater Dunnellon Historical Society in 1991. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Linda L, Ferrie, Dunnellon; daughters, Donna Coma, Connecticut, Paula McRell, Sutton, Mass., Kathleen Ferrie, Deborah Ferrie, both of Millbury, Mass., and Sandra F. Adams, Ocala; sons, Vincent R. Ferrie, Florida, Scott B. Ferrie, and Todd M. Ferrie, both of Worcester; brothers, Joe Ferrie, Auburn, Mass., John Ferrie, Worcester, and Bruce Ferrie, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon, provided information.
Stephany F. MacDougall, 60
HERNANDO — Stephany F. MacDougall, 60, a real estate assistant, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Inverness.
A native of Providence, R.I., she moved to Hernando from Hanover, Mass., 11 years ago. Mrs. MacDougall was a member of American Horse Show Association; International Arabian Horse Association; and Florida Draft Horse Association.
Survivors include her son, John W. MacDougall, Hernando; daughters, Bonnie M. Coman, Ozello, and Tammy L. Woodburn, Hernando; sister, Joyce L. Ellard, Lady Lake; and seven grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills Chapel, provided information.
Marjorie L. McElmurray, 65
DUNNELLON — Marjorie L. "Mrs. Mac" McElmurray, 65, a retired convenience store manager, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Lecanto.
A native of Tifton, Ga., she lived most of her life in Dunnellon.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur "Lil Mack" McElmurray, Dunnellon; sons, Robert McElmurray, Lecanto, and Randy McElmurray, Dunnellon; daughters, Linda Kish, and Gail M. Torine, both of Dunnellon; brothers, R. D. Hinson, Georgia, and Carlos Hinson, Crystal River; sister, Claudine Farrer, Wauchula; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon, provided information.
Alean R. Mills, 85
MORRISTON — Alean R. Mills, 85, a homemaker, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001.
A native of Raiford, she moved to Morriston from Raiford 63 years ago. Mrs. Mills was a member of Morriston Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Tommy C. Mills, Ocala; daughters, Venice A. Ergle, Ocala, Connie A. Massicot, Breaux Bridge, La., and Cynthia G. Smith, Williston; sister, Almeta Dougan, Ocala; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Knauff Funeral Home, Williston, provided information.
Mort A. Tapken, 82
OCALA — Mort A. Tapken, 82, a retired mechanical engineer, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at his home.
A native of Waterbury, Conn., he moved to Ocala from Southington, Conn., 11 years ago. Mr. Tapken was an active member of Marion Oaks Presbyterian Church; Continental Masonic Lodge of Waterbury; and Marion Civic Choral.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Tapken, Ocala; daughters, Linda Tapken, Brooklyn, N.Y., and Nancy Williams, Boca Raton; sister, Marguerite Tapken, Wallingford, Conn.; and four grandchildren.
Roberts Bruce Chapel West Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Audrey G. Vlack, 47
OCALA — Audrey G. Vlack, 47, a payroll clerk for Nobility Manufacturer, died Friday, March 23, 2001.
A native of Bitterford, Maine, she moved to Ocala from Venice in 1999. Mrs. Vlack was Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Vlack, Ocala; mother, Adrienne Gagne, Palmetto; son, John Grant, Watertown, Conn.; sister, Rachel Crary, Waterbury, Conn., and Yvonne Pambino, Palmetto; and two grandchildren.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Ursula M. Wigmore, 61
OCALA — Ursula M. Wigmore, 61, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of Schlockow, Germany, she moved to Ocala from Fort Lauderdale in 1972. Mrs. Wigmore was Lutheran. She enjoyed outdoors, gardening, and cooking.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Albert J. Wigmore, Ocala; daughter, Mary E. Gardner, Longwood; brothers, Dieter Zilske, Julius Zilske, both of Germany; and Karl Zilske, Hamburg, Germany; and one grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings-Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Paul A. Zerbe Sr., 79
SUMMERFIELD — Paul A. Zerbe Sr., 79, a retired aerospace industrial manager for AMP Inc., died Thursday, March 22, 2001.
A native of Dalmatia, Pa., he moved to Summerfield from Harrisburg, Pa., 10 years ago. Mr. Zerbe Sr. was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Knights of Columbus in Harrisburg; and Knights of Columbus in Lady Lake. He was also a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Pauline D. Zerbe, Summerfield; sons, Paul A. Zerbe Jr., Torrance, Calif., and Michael F. Zerbe, Washington; brother, Harvey Zerbe, Camp Hill, Pa.; sisters, Mae Klinger, Lewes, Del., and Fern Logan, Middletown, Pa.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Willie W. Bare, 86
BELLEVIEW — Willie W. Bare, 86, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 22, 2001.
A native of Blackshear, Ga., she lived most of her life in Belleview. Mrs. Bare was a member of First Baptist Church; United Methodist Temple in Lakeland; and Methodist Women's Group of Lakeland.
Mrs. Bare was preceded in death by her husband, Archie L. Bare, in 1993.
Survivors include her sons, A. Neil Bare, Lakeland, Phillip Bare, Lake Weir, and Stanley W. Bare, Marietta, Ga.; daughters, Gail Thompson, Tallahassee, and Vickie Kolb, Villa Rica, Ga.; sister, Ella M. Clark, Palatka; brothers, Osro Carter, Palatka; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Laura A. Barney, 69
SILVER SPRINGS — Laura A. Barney, 69, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 22, 2001.
A native of Pocahontas, Va., she moved to Silver Springs from Orlando 32 years ago.
Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Sykes, Mary Bailey, both of Silver Springs, and Kathy Hughes, Marble, Minn.; sons, Rickie Barney and Garry Barney, both of Silver Springs; brothers, Tommy Ramsey, Napoleon, Ohio, and Johnny Ramsey, Virginia; sisters, Joyce Ramsey, Ohio, Ruby Ripley, Orlando, Georgie Ramsey, and Fay Ramsey, both of Napoleon; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Roberts Downtown Chapel Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
George E. Christman, 75
INGLIS — George Everett Christman, 75, a retired postal worker, died Friday, March 23, 2001 in Crystal River.
A native of Waldwick, N.J., he moved to Inglis from Miami in 1981. Mr. Christman was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his sons, George R. Christman, Daniel P. Christman, both of Hewitt, N.J., and Kenneth C. Christman, Inglis; daughters, Lorraine A. Roosma, Matthews, N.C., Carol L. Yorkson, Fort Myers, and Diane M. Branning, Hewitt; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon, provided information.
