Frances M. Schiola-Yarski, 63
OCALA — Frances Marie Schiola-Yarski, 63, a retired head bookkeeper, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at home.
A native of Chicago, she moved here from North Miami Beach in 1990. Mrs. Schiola-Yarski was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene R. Yarski, Ocala; son, Anthony J. Yarski, Pompano; daughter, Carol J. Yarski-Saxton, Davie; mother, Mae Schiola-Adams, Ocala; brother, Frank Schiola, Ocala; sister, Carol A. Bergen, Pembroke Pines; and two grandchildren.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, TimberRidge Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Ruth E. Smith, 85
OCALA — Ruth Elizabeth Smith, 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, at TimberRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Colebrook, N.H., she moved here from Keene, N.H., five years ago.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Kenney, Errol, N.H., Edwin O. Smith, Brooksville, Kenneth Smith, Keene, William Smith, Tucson, Ariz., Herbert Smith, North Strafford, N.H., and Howard Smith, Manchester, N.H.; daughters, Rose LaRoche, Ocala, Alice Huntley, Raymond, N.H., Jennie Ayotte, Goshen, N.H., and June Ernol, Londonderry, N.H.; three brothers, three sisters; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
At Peace Cremation Services Inc., Sarasota, provided information.
Robert G. Souther, 75
OCALA — Robert G. Souther, 75, a retired bus driver for Dade County Transportation, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of St. Louis, he moved here from Hiawassee, Ga., in 1997. Mr. Souther was a member of Elks Lodge in Belleview. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara S. Gonzalez, Miami; son, Robert G. Souther; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clare J. Souther.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel East Ocala, provided information.
Marilyn L. Bakker, 74
OCALA — Marilyn Louise Bakker, 74, a retired editor, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Cleveland, she moved here from New Albany, Ind., five years ago. Mrs. Bakker retired from Data Courier Co., after 25 years. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church of Ocala.
Survivors include her son, Thomas J. Wood III, New Albany; daughter, Diane Brody, Ocala; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lubertus Bakker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 503 S.E. Broadway St., Ocala, FL, 34471.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Richard Batson, 45
SARASOTA — Richard Batson, 45, an employee of Hi-Stat Manufacturing Co., died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, in Tampa.
Mr. Batson was a native of Ocala. He was a member of Who's Who of America, the National Honor Society, and the National Society of Industrial Engineers. Mr. Batson was Methodist.
Survivors include his daughter, Bonnie Batson, Sarasota; mother, Margaret Terrell, Homosassa; brother, Robert Batson, Homosassa; and sister, Bonnie Gariglio, Tampa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life Foundation, 5445 Mariner St., Tampa, FL, 33609.
The Neptune Society of Palm Harbor provided information.
Marie S. Doland, 88
OCALA — Marie Smith Doland, 88, a retired personnel officer for First National Bank of Miami, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001.
A native of Atlanta, she moved here from Miami in 1980. Mrs. Doland was a member of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church of Ocala and a volunteer with Hospice of Marion County and Munroe Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her daughter, Lucille S. Rogers, Ocala; sister, Eleva Cook, Pensacola; and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Episcopal Church or Hospice of Marion County.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Gladys Goodwin, 79
CITRA — Gladys Goodwin, 79, a retired production worker, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at Suwannee Health Care Center.
Mrs. Goodwin was a native and lifelong resident of Citra. She was a member of Willow Plant Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Alfonzo Goodwin, New York; daughters, Alice Jenkins, Citra, and Evelyn Hundley, New Jersey; stepsisters, Arvana Turner, Citra, and Arlene Robinson and Roberta Randolph, both of Ocala; stepbrothers, Obie Robinson, Ocala, and William Robinson, Tampa; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Master Lee Goodwin; and son Alfred Goodwin.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Chester Hamilton, 81
OCALA — Chester Hamilton, 81, a retired laborer, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
Mr. Hamilton was a native and lifelong resident of Ocala. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Cotton Plant.
Survivors include his daughters, the Rev. Carrie Chisholm, Ann McQueen, Bonita McCloud, and Tawana Hamilton, all of Ocala; sons, Henry Hamilton, General L. Hamilton, William Hamilton, Curtis Hamilton, Odell Hamilton, Wayne Hamilton, and the Rev. Aaron Hamilton, all of Ocala; brother, the Rev. George Hamilton Sr., Ocala; sisters, Ruby Coy, Alma Bryant and Tena Codgell, all of Ocala; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Lillie M. Jackson, 68
OCALA — Lillie Marie Mitchell Jackson, 68, secretary for St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Jackson was a native and lifelong resident of Ocala. She was an active member of St. Paul AME Church.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, James D. Jackson Sr., Ocala; daughters, Poinsetta Jackson-Greene, Gainesville, Valarie Jackson-Rivers, Tallahassee, A. Lashawn Jackson, Sarasota, and Gayle Jackson-Crowley and Kaye B. Jackson, both of Ocala; sons, Bernard Graham, Alabama, Michael D. Jackson Sr., Jacksonville, James D. Jackson Jr., Ocala, and Wayne K. Jackson, Tampa; brothers, Herman Mitchell, Alabama, and Edward Mitchell, Rockledge; sister, Donia Reaves, Ocala; 30 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Fanny Kempf-Scales, 97
OCALA — Fanny Kempf-Scales, 97, a retired proofreader, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, in Williston.
A native of Germany, she moved here from Baltimore in 1982. Mrs. Kempf-Scales was Lutheran.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Hending, Ocala; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Scales.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Jo-Anna Lashley, 67
OCALA — Jo-Anna Lashley, 67, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001.
A native of Elba, Ala., she moved here from Wildwood a short time ago.
Survivors include her mother, Dovie M. Lashley, Wildwood; sons, Rusty Albrecht, Saluda, N.C., and Richard Albrecht and Jimmy Gay, both of Wildwood; daughters, Robin A. Bennington, Durham, N.C., Rhonda J. Albrecht, Charlotte, N.C., Sharon G. King, Ocala, Lori Gay, Wildwood, Kandi G. Enloe, Bat Cove, N.C., Kim G. Thiege, Oxford, and Debbie G. Farkus, Wildwood; brother, James Lashley, Okeechobee; sister, Joyce Patterson, Wildwood; and 25 grandchildren.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Vernon C. Leydecker, 73
OCALA — Vernon C. Leydecker, 73, a retired thoroughbred horse trainer, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Baltimore, he moved here from Orlando in 1973. Mr. Leydecker served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mildred Leydecker, Ocala; son, Rick Leydecker, Naples; daughter, Sandy Hovendon, Ocala; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Annette M. McCormick, 79
OCALA — Annette M. McCormick, 79, a retired store manager, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at Shands at University of Florida Hospital.
A native of Bradford, Pa., she moved here from Fort Lauderdale in 1989. Mrs. McCormick was Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Carl D. McCormick, Ocala; and sisters, Zita Carey, Olean, N.Y., Shirley Kurban and Marjorie Heckathorne, both of Bradford.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Richard O. McLaughlin, 80
WILDWOOD — Richard O. McLaughlin, 80, a retired truck driver for Boss-Linco, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001.
A native of Boston, he moved here from Sweden, Maine, in 1987. Mr. McLaughlin was a member of American Legion Post No. 18 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. McLaughlin was Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Cecilia McLaughlin, Wildwood; sons, Richard McLaughlin, New Hampshire, Edwin McLaughlin, Boston, and Lawrence Kelly, Stratton, Va.; daughter, Gayle McLaughlin, Boston; and six grandchildren.
Banks-Page-Theus Funeral Home, Wildwood, provided information.
Bryan S. Miller, 18
SILVER SPRINGS — Bryan Scott Miller, 18, a student, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001.
A native of Arcadia, he moved here from Fort Myers nine years ago. Mr. Miller was Baptist.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Miller, Silver Springs; sister, Nicole Miller, Silver Springs; brother, Michael Miller, Silver Springs; and grandfather, Roger W. Harden, Homestead.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Rosemary D. Penn, 76
OCALA — Rosemary D. Penn, 76, a retired bookkeeper for Food Fair, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001.
A native of Terre Haute, Ind., she moved here from West Palm Beach in 1968. Mrs. Penn attended Nazarene Church. She enjoyed playing bingo.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry Blue, Williston, and William Bowen, Ocala; daughters, Gwendolyn Thompson, Ocala, and Pam Blue, Williston; brother, Bud Dagley, Clinton, Ind.; sister, Roberta Fortmeyer, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Penn.
Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings-Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Anna M. Smith, 80
OCALA — Anna M. Smith, 80, a retired nurse, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001.
A native of Texas, she moved here from El Paso, Texas, in 1979. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her son, Charles Smith, Yuma, Ariz.; daughter, Patricia Tait, Ocala; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smith.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
William Smith, 89
OCKLAWAHA — William Smith, 89, a retired railroad laborer, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of Monticello, he moved here in 1944. Mr. Smith was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Candler.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Smith, Ocklawaha; son, Richard Smith, Ocklawaha; sisters, Ruthie M. Harris and Lillie M. Gentle, both of Bunnell; brothers, Willie Hill, Bunnell, and Ruben Hill, Gainesville; sister, Rebecca Welcome, Ocklawaha; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Phillip Sweet Jr., 77
OCALA — Phillip Sweet Jr., 77, a self-employed maintenance worker, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001.
A native of Bartow, he was a longtime resident of Ocala. Mr. Sweet served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughters, Phyllis E. Wright and Ruth Thomas, both of Ocala; sisters, Elouise Arnett and Laura Whitaker-Williams, both of Ocala; and three grandchildren.
Sellers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Jose G. Valentin Sr., 59
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Jose G. Valentin Sr., 59, disabled, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001.
Mr. Valentin was a native of Puerto Rico. He was Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen Valentin, Orlando; daughter, Desiree Valentin, Ocala; and son, Jose G. Valentin Jr., Ocala.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Henry S. Wolos, 83
BEVERLY HILLS — Henry Stanley Wolos, 83, a retired chief financial officer, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, at home.
A native of Chicago, he moved here in 1991. Mr. Wolos retired from Stannard Power Equipment, after 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and bowling.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lorraine R. Wolos, Beverly Hills; daughters, Linda McNutly, Lithonia, Ga., Judith Doctor, Colton, Calif., and Pamela Brown and Denise Wolos-Bethancourt, both of Beverly Hills; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Lillian B. Young, 72
OCALA — Lillian Bell Young, 72, a retired secretary, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001.
A native of Portage, N.Y., she moved here from Hornell, N.Y., in 1986. Mrs. Young was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Quinten K. Young, Ocala; sons, Douglas Young, Chesapeake, Va., and Jerry Young, Scotia, N.Y.; brother, Clifford Clark, Sherman, Conn.; sister, Margaret Redmond, Nunda, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
