TBO.com THE TAMPA TRIBUNE SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2003 METRO 11 OBITUARIES FOLEY, Aileen Johnson, 76, of Palm Harbor died Friday, Feb. 28,2003. Survived by son, Tim; daughter, Debbie Willoughby; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Dobies Funeral Home GROFF, Norma 91, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2003. She is survived by a niece, Phyllis A.
Groff of Ocala, a nephew, Dana M. Groff, of Tampa; a great nephew, Dana M. Groff, Ill; a great niece, Caroline G. Roberts; and a great great nephew, John M. Roberts, all of Collierville, Tenn.
Miss Groff was preceded by her brothers, John O. Groff and Dana M. Groff, Founder and president of Groff Industries, where she was employed for many years. A native of Hibbing, Miss Groff moved to Tampa with her family from Gadsden, Ala. in 1922.
She graduated in the first class of H. B. Plant High School in 1930. She was later involved with the American Red Cross of Tampa, was a former president of Soroptimist International of Tampa and a volunteer of the H. B.
Plant Museum. She was also a of Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church. As a loving selfless woman who gave of herself in this life, she now resides with her Lord and Savior. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross of Tampa Bay, PO Box 4236, Tampa, FL 33677 (813) 251-0921 or www.redcrosstbc.org.
FUNERAL HOME AVENUE CHAPEL (813) 876-2421 HERNANDEZ, Mary Diaz, age 87, born January 10, 1916, native of Tampa passed away Friday, February 28, 2003 in Sarasota. Mary was of the Catholic Faith and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Silvio Hernandez of Tampa; and her son, Dr. Alfred D. Hernandez and wife, Mimi of Sarasota; two grandchildren, Katherine and Marshall of Sarasota; her sister, Rose Cermeno of Tampa; nieces, Joyce Fernandez, Mary Theresa Arci; both of Tampa, and Val Ficcio of Houston, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 4th. from Boza Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
with recitation of Catholic Wake Rite Service at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Sarasota, Florida 34238, in her memory. BOZA HOME (813) 877-7676 www.bozaroel.com MCGEORGE, Robert 87, passed away February 27, 2003 in Tampa. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved to this area in 1984. He was a Protestant, and Accountant, and a graduate of Ohio State University.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; son, Donald; daughter, Barbara Edis; and brother, Ernest. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com NESBITT, Ruby Mae, resident of Tampa, died Thursday, February 27, 2003 in Oldsmar. Ruby was born Dec. 27, 1913 in Zolfo Springs, FLa.
She was owner of Rubitts Cattery and was an avid gardener and member of the Sulphur Springs First Baptist Church. She retired after 35 years from the Hav-A-Tampa Cigar Factory. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Nesbitt; and is survived by one daughter, Lila Mulholland; and three grandchildren, Mason, A- melia, and Marie Mulholland. Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Sulphur Springs First Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa.
CHAPEL (813) 814-4444 www.blountcurry.com longtime funeral director in STEINBACH, Harry a Doylestown, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 as a result of injuries sustained in an airplane accident in Screven Georgia. He was 72 years old. Harry was the husband of Sara Ann (Sally) Baker Steinbach. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Dr.
Harry B. and Rosalie Munshower Steinbach. An avid civil war enthusiast and collector, Harry and participated in civil war battle rements. As a private pilot, he had donated his time and aircraft for the annual Kiwanis Fly Around. Mr.
Steinbach was a true outdoorsman, skilled marksman and hunter. His hobbies included competitive skeet and trap shooting. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son, H. Boyd Steinbach and his wife Vicki of Doylestown; a daughter, Rebecca Vaughan and her husband Brian of Doylestown, and five grandchildren, Adam, Benjamin, and Sarah Steinbach, and Leslie and Jenna Vaughan. He was also survived by his beloved Labrador, Chula.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Tuesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at the Reed Steinbach Funeral Home, 2335 Lower State Doylestown, where friends may call after 9 a.m. There will also be a visitation on Monday evening, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Doylestown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends of National Park at Gettysburg, PO Box 4622, Gettysburg, PA 17325, or the Bucks Fish Game 1745 Turk Doylestown, Pa 18901, or the charity of one's choice. JORDAN, William 69, passed away February 28, 2003 in Tampa. Born in Headland, he moved to this area in 1934. He was a Protestant and a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, Nowell, Walter, and Rufus: daughters, Cindy Miller and Ruth Scott; sisters, Marlene Ray and Silvia Vaden; 18 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be March 4, 2003 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with services on March 5, 2003 at 10 a.m.; both at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com KENNEDY, Vivian Margaret, 84, a resident of Plant City, passed away February 27, 2003 in Clearwater. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Kennedy of Palm Harbor, Shirley Ratcliff and husband Guy Earl Ratcliff of Plant City, and Mary Lee Kirkland and husband James D.
Kirkland, Ill of Holly Springs, N.C.; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Williams and husband Robert T. of Prosperity, S.C.; two grandchildren, Stacy Dunn and husband Dr. Jeffrey Dunn of Plant City and Kyle Kirkland of Ashburn, three great grandchildren, Chase Dunn, Blake Dunn and Ashley Dunn; several nieces and nephews. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Mrs.
Kennedy was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of First Baptist Church of Plant City. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Hopewell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Hopewell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
A special thank you to Dr. Raymond Hansen and the staff at Palm Garden of Clearwater. Hopewell Funeral Home Cemetery (813) 737-3123 Family owned operated LANZA, Joseph age 90, of Tampa passed away February 28, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Lanza; son, Oscar Lanza; daughters, Laura Lopez and Barbara Lanza; and seven grandchildren. GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME (813) 931-1833 Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com LIGHTSEY, Marnel Regener, of Brandon passed away on Friday, February 28, 2003.
A native of Tampa she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a rancher and owner of Lightsey Dairy and Lightsey Cattle a charter member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Past director of the Farm Bureau and a member of the Florida Cattleman's Assoc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle E. Lightsey; and is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Layne L. Lightsey and Charlotte; Cary D.
Lightsey and Marcia; all of Lake Wales, daughter and sonin-law, Darla Hesson and Wayne, Valrico; two sisters, Margaret Hurner, Sebring, Fla. and Carolyn Taylor, Odessa, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. There will be a reception immediately following the services at the church.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2913 John Moore Brandon, Fla. 33511. SERENITY MEADOWS MEMORIAL PARK AND FUNERAL HOME 677-9494 MENDEL, Leroy 70, of Tampa passed away February 28, 2003. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon and husband, Dale; sons, Danny and wife, Chris, Kevin and wife, Denise, James and wife, Robin, Arthur and LeRoy; grandchildren, Christopher, Brian, Shawn Buchanon, Mark Lee, Allison, Spencer, Andrew and Peter Mendel.
Lee was a member of Mary Help of Christians and American Legion Post A funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 4 at Good Shepherd Parish at Mary Help of Christians. The interment will follow with Military Honors at Florida National Cemetery. The family ask, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Suncoast Federal Credit Union, for a scholarship for his eight grandchildren. "To family and friends trust in God, for he knows what is best. Please do not worry for I am not far away, and I am at peace and rest.
There are so many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb, but together we can do it. Let's take it one day at a time. It has been my philosophy and I'd like it for you too, that as you give unto the world, and so the world gives to you. Now I am contended that my life was all worthwhile, knowing as I passed through life, I gave someone a smile." Adams Jennings Funeral Home "The Family Funeral Home" (813) 237-3345 MENENDEZ, Benigno E. age 68, native of Tampa passed away Thursday, February 27,2003.
Benny was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and he was of the Catholic Faith. He is survived by his loving children; Rick and his wife, Marlene, Steve and Donna Menendez; and three grandchildren. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. BOZA FUNERAL HOME (813) 877-7676 www.bozaroel.com OSMAN-HENDERSON, Pamela Sue, 50, Tarpon Springs died Feb. 27, 2003 at home.
Survivors; husband, Terry; daughter, Tonia; mother, Juanita; and two grandchildren. Michels Lundquist F.H. REID, Esther Engelberger, went home to Jesus February 25,2003 at 3:07 a.m. surrounded by family. She was born in Ybor City October 3, 1916.
She grew to become a very talented dancer and gymnast, performing throughout Tampa in the 1930's. She was a devout Catholic and a pioneer of the Tampa Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. She was a long time member of Epiphany Catholic Church. She attended daily masses throughout Tampa later in her life. Esther was a loving daughter who cared for her parents in their late life, a beautiful mother and grandmother, helping to raise several grandchildren, and a devoted wife.
She is survived by her loving husband Franklin F. Reid, four children, Mary Ann Doan, Jane Boatright, Helen VanDeBoe and husband Sheffy, and Thomas Reid and wife Kay; nine grandchildren, Billy Doan, Charlie Doan, Phylicia Cartright, Elizabeth Gottas, Renee Warmack, Boe VanDeBoe, Scott VanDeBoe, Eden Reid Jensen, and Eljyn Reid; and six greatgrandchildren. She will be dearly missed and watches over all who loved her. Pallbearers include Britt Jensen, Sheffy VanDeBoe, Boe VanDeBoe, Scott VanDeBoe, Donald Engelberger, and Ali Hamdan. Honorary pallbearers include Dr.
Raymond Reid, Dr. Robert Reid, Gene Manning, John Manning, Dale Doan, Calvert Craig, Charles Engelberger, Sal Guagliardo, and the employees of S.F.D. Il in Orlando. The family would like to thank the following people for their love and support with Esther throughout the last month: Heather Bell, Vanessa Schulte, Marci Krekorian, Jeanne Hall, and Stephanie Zimmerman. The family will receive visitors from 6-7 p.m.
Sunday evening at Blount, Curry, Roel Carrollwood Chapel with the Holy Rosary to follow from 7-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul Parish Monday at 10 a.m. with graveside services to follow at Garden of Memories Cemeteries. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to LifePath Hospice or the St.
Paul Catholic Church building fund. GARDEN OF FUNERAL CEMETERY (813) 626-3161 www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com SCHOENHOEFT, Sandra Ann, 65, of Lithia passed away February 28, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Lofley and her husband, Mark, and three grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, and Mark, Jr. Also, a special thank you to LifePath Hospice and all their staff. Hopewell Funeral Home Cemetery (813) 737-3128 Family owned and operated STEEL, Dorothy formerly of Kings Point, Sun City Center, died on Feb.
23, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Russell M. Steel; loving mother of Henry W. Steel of Towson, and Russell M. Steel, Jr.
of Roswell, cherished grandmother of Dr. Charles R. Steel, Kathy Steel and Alison Freudenberg; devoted greatgrandmother of Alex and Nicholas. A Memorial Service will be celebrated in the Heartlands Senior Center 3004 N. Ridge Road Ellicott City, MD 21043 On Saturday, March 8, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mrs. Steel's name to Shirley Steel Scholarship Fund National Assoc. of School Nurses P.O. Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04074. Inquires to Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc.
410-252-6000 Dignity www.dignitymemorial.com WARDWELL, Phyllis, 70, winter resident of Clearwater and resident of Maine, died Feb. 26,2003 in Largo. Survivors; husband, Raymond; two daughters, and three grandchildren. Hubbell F.H. RIVERA-AMARO, Angel Luis, 43, of Tampa, Florida died Feb.
17, 2003 at Tampa University Community Hospital of natural causes. Survived by mother, Lydia Amaro-Mendez. Holloway Funeral Home SANTOS, Jose Luis, age 60, of Tampa passed away Thursday, February 27, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; daughters, Rose Ramos and Janice Santos; son, Robert Santos; two grandchildren, Kristen and Andre Santos; brother, Carlos Santos; and sister, Awilda Santos. A Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. FUNERAL HOME CAROLEWOOD CHAPEL, BLOUNT (813) 968-2231 www.blountcurry.com SCALZO, Gerard age 85 of Tampa passed away Friday, February 28, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; sons, Gerard A. and Gene John Scalzo; three grandchildren, brothers, Al and John Scalzo, and sister, Frances Trahamowitz. He was a veteran of World War Il serving in the US Army and a member of the Sons of Italy and VFW Post 1953.
A Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. A- zeele Tampa, FL 33609.
BLOUNT FUNERAL HOME CARROLLWOOD CHAPEL (813) 968-2231 www.blountcurry.com SKINNER, Asalea 68, lifetime resident of Tampa, passed away February 27, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Skinner, and is survived by; her two daughters, Denise Hendricks (Brian) and Dianna Alverson (Danny); five grandchildren; and her pet, Angel Skinner. Graveside services will be held in the Garden of Memories Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2003.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from p.m. at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Avenue. GARDEN OF FUNERAL CEMETERY (813) 626-3161 www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com SMITH, Lloyd 75 of Tampa passed away, Wednesday, February 26, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Sara; nine children; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers.
Mr. Smith was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church and a lifetime member of VFW in Lansing, Mich. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2003 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home with interment following in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
GARDEN OF FUNERAL MEMORIES CEMETERY AND (813) 626-3161 www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com WHYTOCK, Richard, 82, Holiday, Florida died Feb. 28, 2003. Survived by sister, Margaret Dollery of Perth, Scotland; and lifelong friend, Mary R. Grieve of Holiday. Michels and Lundquist F.H.
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Survivors include her husband of sixty-one years, Howard T. Hersom; son, Thayer Hersom, of Tampa; daughter, Carol Dell and her husband.Clif of Temple Terrace; brother, P.B. Worley and his wife Murl of Apollo Beach; grandchildren, Linda Dell Tubbs, Lori Dell, Clif Dell and his wife Karly, Jeff Hersom and Heather Hersom; great grandchildren, Haley and Hayden Tubbs and Ryan Dell. Viola was born in Davenport, lowa and moved to Tampa in 1931. She graduated from H.B.
Plant High School and the University of Tennessee. She was active in the family business, Mutual Beauty Supply Company for many years. Memberships include St. John's Episcopal Church and its Altar Guild, Red Cross volunteer for many years, was a volunteer at Tampa General Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital, and Meals On Wheels.
Viola and her husband Howard were charter members of Silver Lake Golf and Country Club. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 3, 2003 at 9 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 906 S. Orleans Ave.
The Rev. Douglas E. Remer, Rector will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels or the American Red Cross.
BLOUNT FUNERAL HOME AVENUE CHAPEL (813) 876-2421 www.blountcurry.com JACOBY, Dorothy, 84, of Spring Hill, Florida, died Feb. 22, 2003 at Brooksville Oak Hospital. Survived by daughter, Dorothy of Spring Hill. Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar 855-2439 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Betty Ann Baird Gatlin Not a day goes by that we don't miss our beautiful mother. We will always love you.
Love, your children, family and friends. In Memoriam David L. Lightsey Five years ago our circle was broken when God called you home to your firefighter's mansion in the sky. The old homestead remains, and in your name Mom continues to do things the same. For we know one day our circle will once again be complete when we all meet at Jesus' feet.
We gain comfort in knowing you're standing tall and whole walking streets of gold with Mema, Granddaddy, Donald, Aunt Betty, Uncle Tob, Larry, Heather, and our beautiful Jackie. In silent tears, The Lightsey Family IN MEMORY OF JOSEPHINE STRICKLAND It's been a year since you went home to be with Jesus. Your sweet smile shall never fade. We miss you. Love Jim, Woody Dolores, Bob Pat, Bonnie Larry, Karen Ken, Paul Teresa, your loving family and friends.
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