Katherine Lanier, 46
OCALA — Katherine "Katie" Lanier, 46, a waitress for Charlie Horse Restaurant, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at home.
A native of Chicago, she moved here from St. Petersburg in 1978. Mrs. Lanier attended Lake Area Bible Church in Melrose. She enjoyed bird-watching, fishing and traveling.
Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Robert "Bobby" Lanier Jr., Ocala; sons, Thomas "Tom" Fort III and Alex M. Fort, both of Ocala; daughters, Nicole A. Fort, Tiffany L. Lanier, Michelle Fort and Summer Fort, all of Ocala; brothers, Gary V. Stiles, Chicago, and Terry Dugan, Germany; sisters, Mary E. D'Angelo, Conshohocken, Pa., Laura J. Holden, Kent City, Mich., and Sarah J. Colosimo, Ocala; and two grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Marjorie D. Morgan, 91
OCALA — Marjorie D. Morgan, 91, a homemaker, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001.
A native of New York, she moved here from Delray Beach 20 years ago.
Survivors include her daughters, Gwendolyn Wolforth, Ocala, and Kerith G. Morgan, Boynton Beach; sister, Jean D. Overby, Ponte Vedra Beach; and one grandchild.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Evy M. Peterkin, 76
OCALA — Evy M. Peterkin, 76, a retired nursing assistant, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001.
A native of Jamaica, West Indies, she moved here from Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1989. Mrs. Peterkin was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her sons, Milton Clennon, Brooklyn and Neville Clennon, New York; daughter, Monita Clennon, Brooklyn; brothers, Winston Hamilton and Eugene Grant, both of England; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eglon Petekin.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Beverly J. Quesada, 68
OXFORD — Beverly Jean Quesada, 68, a former employee of General Motors, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001.
A native of Romulus, Mich., she moved here from Westland, Mich., in 1985. Mrs. Quesada was a member of First United Pentecostal Holiness Church of Fruitland Park.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Quesada, Oxford; sons, Raymond Freeze, Dallas, Bruce Freeze, Garden City, Mich., and Mark Freeze, Michigan; daughter, Sherry Beteau, Brooklyn, N.Y.; stepsons, Joe L. Quesada, Empire, La., and Jerry Quesada, Roscommon, Mich.; stepdaughters, Jackie Quesada, Romulus, and Jamie Quesada, Ocala; brothers, Dan Cottrell, North Carolina, Sid Cottrell, Orlando, and David Cottrell, Venice; and five grandchildren.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Bess L. Tiraboschi, 89
OCALA — Bess Leaptrot Tiraboschi, 89, former owner of Peter Pan Diner, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Pinehurst, Ga., she moved here in 1945. Mrs. Tiraboschi was also a sales clerk for Blocker's Dress Shop. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocala.
She is survived by her sister, Trudie McDonald, Cuthbert, Ga.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Mary E. Tucker, 39
OCALA — Mary Elizabeth Lewis Tucker, 39, an interior decorator, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at home.
Mrs. Tucker was a native of Jacksonville. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and the Ivy Circle of the Garden Club of Ocala.
Survivors include her sons, Jackson Tucker and Brandon Tucker, both of Ocala; daughter, Kristina E. Tucker, Ocala; parents, Robert and Wendy Lewis, Danville, Ky.; sister, Mona L. Boatwright, Washington, D.C.; and brother, Robert K. Lewis III, Lexington, Ky.
Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, provided information.
Thelma I. Wilkes, 80
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS — Thelma Inez Wilkes, 80, a retired waitress, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001.
A native of Laurel Hill, she was a longtime resident of Marion and Citrus counties. Mrs. Wilkes was of Nazarene faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Tawnia Wilkes-Spires, Ocala, Shirley A. Higginbotham, Altamonte Springs, and Frances M. Ezell, Dunnellon; brother, Harlan S. "Beau" Cooper, Daytona Beach; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Charles L. Wordoski, 75
SILVER SPRINGS — Charles L. Wordoski, 75, a retired engineer for American Airlines, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Warrior Run, Pa., he moved here from Dallas in 1980. Mr. Wordoski was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 5960 and Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his sisters, Genevieve Drobnicki, Silver Springs, and Leona Phillips, Orange City.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Thomas G. Donovan, 66
DUNNELLON — Thomas G. Donovan, 66, a retired general manager, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Chicago, he moved here from Wadsworth, Ohio, six years ago. Mr. Donovan was a member of the Dunnellon Knights of Columbus, Rainbow Springs Men's Golf Association and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary J. Donovan, Dunnellon; sons, Kevin Donovan, West Chester, Pa., and David Donovan, Los Angeles; daughter, Mary B. Bedford, Springfield, Ill.; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Quest Organ Recovery Services.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Nathan Givins Sr., 80
SPARR — Nathan Givins Sr., 80, a retired laborer, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at New Horizon Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Summerfield, he was a lifelong resident of Marion County. Mr. Givins was Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Givins, Sparr; sons, Prince L. Givins, Belleview, Nathan Givins Jr., Alphonso B. Givins, Stevie C. Givins, all of Sparr; and four grandchildren.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Royston L. Harrison, 91
OCALA — Royston "Biggie" L. Harrison, 91, a retired typesetter for The Capital newspaper, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md.
Mr. Harrison was a native and longtime resident of Eastport, Md. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 622.
Survivors include his wife, Wyvona "Pete" M. Harrison, Ocala; stepson, Daile Sumrall, Tallahassee; brother, George E. Harrison, Eastport; sister, Virginia Hahn, DeLand; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irma Harrison.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to cancer research or charity of choice.
John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Annapolis, Md., provided information.
Shirley Layhew, 81
OCALA — Shirley Layhew, 81, a homemaker, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Detroit, she moved here from Lake Charles, La.; in 1984. Mrs. Layhew was a Pine Run community patrol volunteer.
Survivors include her sons, Larry Jerrim, Grand Blanc, Mich., George Jerrim, Garden City, Mich., Winston Jerrim, Dearborn, Mich., and John Jerrim, Graham, Wash.; sister, Doris Wellman, Washington; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Thomas L. Mack, 81
OCALA — Thomas L. Mack, 81, retired, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001.
A native of Glens Falls, N.Y., he moved here from Orlando in 1947. Mr. Mack retired from Seminole Feed Stores and Norris Cattle Co. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Mack served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Celine P. Mack, Ocala; daughter, Margaret M. Contento, Clemmons, N.C.; son, Larry L. Mack, Ocala; and sister, Ruth Dennis, Bedford, Ohio.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Arthur J. McLean, 68
OCALA — Arthur J. McLean, 68, a retired route salesman for a bakery, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at his home.
A native of Everett, Mass., he moved here from New Jersey four years ago. Mr. McLean was Presbyterian.
Survivors include his wife, Irene McLean, Ocala; son, Chris McLean, Denver; daughter, Kathleen McLean, Ocala; sisters, Phyllis Shaw, Ocala and Dorothy Brewster, Hobe Sound; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald McLean; and grandchild, Shaun McLean.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel East Ocala, provided information.
John W. Oliver, 69
OCKLAWAHA — John W. Oliver, 69, a retired truck driver, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of River Rouge, Mich., he moved here from Michigan in 1994. Mr. Oliver retired from ANR Trucking Company of Troy, Mich., after 44 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Church of Silver Springs, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 4216, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 2535, and Knights of Columbus Council No. 11419.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Constance J. Oliver, Ocklawaha; son, John L. Oliver, Ypsilanti, Mich.; daughter, Debra Courlas, Lincolnton, N.C.; sisters, Mildred Tilk, Trenton, Mich., and Edith Fairclouth, Bloomington Hills, Mich.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
John R. Osterhout, 48
BELLEVIEW — John R. Osterhout, 48, a postal worker, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001.
A native of Jacksonville, he moved here in 1997. Mr. Osterhout served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was Catholic.
Survivors include his daughter, Kelly Osterhout, Gainesville; and brothers, Robert Osterhout, Brian Osterhout, Kevin Osterhout, David Osterhout and Joe Osterhout, all of Jacksonville.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Ruth Woodall-Dixon, 74
OCALA — Ruth Woodall-Dixon, 74, a retired manager, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at home under hospice care.
A native of Morgantown, W.Va., she moved here from Fremont, Calif.; nine years ago. Mrs. Woodall-Dixon was of Christian faith.
Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Dixon, Ocala; and daughter, Dessa L. Hertz, Ocala.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Warren A. Andre, 85
FLORAL CITY — Warren A. Andre, 85, a retired painter, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, in Inverness.
Mr. Andre was a native of Chicago.
Survivors include his wife, Violet Andre, St. Petersburg; and stepsons, Milburn J. Norris, Titusville, and Ernest O. Norris, Colorado.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Ethel Bronfman, 90
OCALA — Ethel Bronfman, 90, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Newark, N.J., she moved to Ocala in 1985 from Hightstown, N.J. Mrs. Bronfman was a member of Highland Park Conservative Temple. She loved to play bingo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice C. Bronfman, and grandchild, Gregory Bronfman.
Survivors include her sons, Lewis Bronfman, Ocala, and Barry A. Bronfman, Parsippany, N.J.; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, provided information.
Nathan Givins Sr., 80
SPARR — Nathan Givins Sr., 80, a retired laborer, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, at New Horizon Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Summerfield, he was a lifelong resident of Marion County. Mr. Givins was Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Givins, Sparr; sons, Prince L. Givins, Belleview, Nathan Givins Jr., Alphonso B. Givins, Stevie C. Givins and Fredrick M. Givins, all of Sparr; and four grandchildren.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
