Naomi R. Owensby, 66
SUMMERFIELD — Naomi Ruth Owensby, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, in Tampa.
A native of Bluefield, W.Va., she moved to Summerfield over two years ago from Knottingham, Pa. Mrs. Owensby was a member of the Gideon Auxiliary Marion County South Camp of Ocala. She was a member of Leesburg Assembly of God.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph V. Owensby, Summerfield; daughters, Crystal Motlasz, Burlinton, N.J., and Stacey Krauss, Milford, Pa.; son, Garland Owensby, Midlothian, Texas.; and seven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Gideons Marion County South Camp.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Lady Lake, provided information.
Walter O. Partenheimer, 83
BELLEVIEW — Walter Otto Partenheimer, 83, a retired metal spinner, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at Lady Lake Specialty Care.
A native of Bronx, N.Y., he moved to Belleview in 1975. Mr. Partenheimer was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II and a member of VFW No. 8083. He was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Muriel A. Partenheimer, Belleview; daughters, Carla Palma, Belleview, and Leslie Westervelt, Summerfield; son, Walter O. Partenheimer Jr., New York; sister, Grace McCleery, Cutchogue, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Ernest Y. Roberts, 64
OCALA — Ernest Young Roberts, 64, a self-employed construction worker, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, in Sylvia's Hospice House.
Mr. Roberts was a lifetime resident of Ocala. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his mother, Viola Young, Holder; father, James Roberts, Ocala; sons, James R. Young and Michael Young, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., Dennis Jackson, Germany, and Timothy Roberts, Jacksonville; daughter, Sharon Young, Ocala; stepdaughter, Pearl Williams, Ocala; and eight grandchildren.
Cunningham's Funeral Home provided information.
Richard N. Tucker Jr., 42
ORLANDO — Richard N. Tucker Jr., 42, a self-employed commercial painter, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001.
A native of Sarasota, he recently moved to Orlando from Reno, Nev. Mr. Tucker was Protestant.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Tucker, Bohemia, N.Y.; sons, Christopher R. Tucker and Kyle N. Tucker, both of Bohemia; mother, Donna Tucker, Walker Lake, Nev.; father, Richard N. Tucker Sr., Walker Lake; and brothers, Ted Tucker, Summerfield, and Danny B. Tucker, Walker Lake.
Florida Cremation Society provided information.
Emily Westphal, 88
OCALA — Emily Westphal, 88, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of New York City, she moved to Ocala from Medford, N.Y., in 1979. She was Catholic.
Survivors include her son, Paul H. Westphal Jr., Holtsville, N.Y.; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home provided information.
Jean B. Appel, 58
DUNNELLON — Jean B. Appel, 58, a realtor for First Realty of Dunnellon, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Louisville, Ky., she moved here from Tampa in 1992. Mrs. Appel was a member of Maricamp Road Church of Christ, Rainbow River Conservation Inc., Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors Inc., and member and secretary for Greater Dunnellon Historical Society.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen W. Appel, Dunnellon; sons, Sean L. Appel, Tampa, and Steven W. Appel, St. Petersburg; brother, Ted Buschemeyer, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Carolyn Cestreich, Pittsburgh; and one grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Margaret C. Beaver, 80
SUMMERFIELD — Margaret "Marnie" C. Beaver, 80, a homemaker, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, in Portage, Mich.
A native of New York City, she moved here from Kalamazoo, Mich., in 1985.
Survivors include her son, Paul Burns, Jacksonville; stepson, Kevin Beaver, St. Petersburg; stepdaughter, Patty Swope, St. Petersburg; and sister, Duffy Cherney, Kalamazoo.
All Faiths Cremation Society, Lady Lake, provided information.
Winston R. Cheal, 73
DUNNELLON — Winston R. Cheal, 73, a retired newspaper reporter, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001.
A native of Lansing, Mich., he moved here from Marion, N.Y., in 1997. Mr. Cheal served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marion Cheal, Dunnellon; sons, Jeffrey Cheal, Rochester, N.Y., and Steven Cheal, Owasso, Mich.; daughter, Cynthia Dicesare, Lima, N.Y.; brother, Victor Cheal, Palmetto; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contribution may be made to Parkinson's Research Foundation.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Gail Daniel, 48
INVERNESS — Gail Daniel, 48, a homemaker, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001.
A native of Stuart, she moved here from Vero Beach in September. Mrs. Daniel attended First Christian Church of Inverness.
Survivors include her son, Brian Daniel, Clarkston, Mich.; daughter, Christie Daniel, Longwood; mother, Delores Korpi, Vero Beach; brother, Herman Korpi, Deltona; and her sisters, Fran Kinney-Pyke, Vero Beach, and Elizabeth Bienkowski, Inverness.
Hooper Funeral Homes, Inverness, provided information.
Richard E. Gentry, 78
OCALA — Richard Gentry, 78, a retired meat cutter for A&P food markets, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at home.
A native of Osawatomie, Kan., he moved here from Hammond, Ind., in 1981. Mr. Gentry was a member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 3656, Ocala; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4209, Ocala; McKinley Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. He served in the U.S. Army, 225th Quarter Master Salvage Repairs Company during World War II. Mr. Gentry was Methodist.
Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Brink, Asbury, N.J.; companion, Marguerite Mobley, Ocala; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jaunita Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Roberts Funeral Home, Jennings/Archway Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
Elizabeth W. Horn, 77
DUNNELLON — Elizabeth W. Horn, 77, a bookkeeper, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at home.
A native of Arlington, Va., she moved here from New Jersey in 1966. Mrs. Horn was a member of Women of the Moose, Chapter No. 1929. She was Episcopalian.
Survivors include her daughter, Jacquelyn R. Shell, Beaver, Ohio; sisters, Lois Levitsky, Dunnellon and Carol Cox, Gainesville; brother, Willie Wilson, DeBary; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Mike Kozak, 82
OCALA — Mike Kozak, 82, a former business owner, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2001, at Surrey Place of Ocala.
A native of Atlantic Highlands, N.J., he moved here from Bergenfield, N.J., 23 years ago. Mr. Kozak was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church in Marion Oaks and Disabled American Veterans. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret M. Kozak, Ocala; daughter, Virginia A. Kozak, Sparta, N.J.; sons, Michael D. Kozak, Orange Park, and Paul J. Kozak, Belleville, Ill.; brother, Thomas Kozak, Atlantic Highlands; and four grandchildren.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview Chapel, provided information.
William W. Lee Sr., 49
ELBERTA, Ala. — William "Billy" W. Lee Sr., 49, a retiree of the U.S. Navy, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, in Pensacola.
Mr. Lee was a native of Ocala. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Lee, Elberta; son, William W. Lee Jr., Elberta; Katherine V. Lee, Elberta; mother, Evelyn C. Lee, Ocala; sisters, Joyce Campbell and Norma Rose, both of Ocala; stepsons, Travis M. Kee, Ocala, Trevor S. Parker and Thomas F. Parker, both of Pensacola; and two grandchildren.
Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home, Pensacola, provided information.
Margaret Newton, 93
BEVERLY HILLS — Margaret Newton, 93, a retired manager and owner of Maimanx Catering, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, in Lecanto.
A native of Belfast, Maine, she moved here from Homestead in 1935. Mrs. Newton was a member of First Baptist Church of Beverly Hills.
Survivors include her daughters, Adrienne Melchione and Alice Clingan, both of Beverly Hills; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Nancy A. Pfunder, 62
SILVER SPRINGS — Nancy Ann Pfunder, 62, a printer for Routed Signs of Ocala, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at New Horizon Rehabilitation Center in Ocala.
A native of Hackensack, N.J., she moved here from Fort Lauderdale in 1981.
Survivors include her daughters, Penny Lawrence, Cooper City and Jennifer Masters, Jacksonville; son, Paul J. Swagler, North Carolina; brother, James Butterfield, Transylvania, N.C.; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Pfunder, who died Sept. 21, 2000.
Veterans Cremation and Burial Society, Clearwater, provided information.
Anthony G. Pirchio Sr., 51
OCALA — Anthony G. Pirchio Sr., 51, a retired owner of Gulf Stream Texaco, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001.
A native of Wilmington, N.C., he moved here from Boynton Beach a short time ago. Mr. Pirchio was member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl A. Pirchio, Ocala; sons, Anthony G. Pirchio Jr., Jacksonville, and Michael A. Pirchio, Ocala; and brother, Charles Pirchio, Tuckerton, N.J.
Roberts Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
George H. Smith Jr., 74
OCALA — George H. Smith Jr., 74, a retired grocery store manager, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001.
A native of Flat Rock, Ala., he moved here 50 years ago. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church in Ocala and a Masonic Lodge in Ocala. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include his son, George H. Smith Jr., St. Augustine; daughter, Anne Rhodes, Jacksonville; and two grandchildren.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Robert F. Wingo, 56
OCALA — Robert F. Wingo, 56, a general office worker, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Atlanta, he moved here nine years ago. Mr. Wingo was Catholic.
Survivors include his sister, Anne W. Foster, Raleigh, N.C.; and brother, Linder E. Wingo, Ocala.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Michelle C. Allen, 65
OCKLAWAHA — Michelle "Miki" C. Allen, 65, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, at her home.
A native of West Palm Beach, she was a longtime resident of Marion County. Ms. Allen worked for A.F. Allen and Associates, a computer consulting firm.
As a child living in West Palm Beach during WWII, she was the youngest spotter for the U.S. Army Air Force Fighter Command Group Plane Observer Corps.
Survivors include her mother, Myra Smith, Fort Lauderdale; and sister, Martha Corwin, Fort Lauderdale.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Art Allen.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
William F. Bowers, 74
HERNANDO — William Frank Bowers, 74, a retired conductor, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001.
A native of Philadelphia, he moved here from Inglis in 1984. Mr. Bowers retired from Reading Railroad after 30 years. He was a member of United Methodist Church of Hernando; Harry Nesbitt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10087, Beverly Hills; Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 230; Scottish Rite Consistory; United Transportation Union Local No. 1375; and Brotherhood of Retired Railroad Employees.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marguerite Moyer Bowers, Hernando; son, William H. Bowers Sr., Greentown, Pa.; daughters, Bonnie Madgziak, Ambler, Pa., and Constance Bowers-Capen, Burnsville, Minn.; and three grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
