The Palm Beach Post from West Palm Beach, Florida • Page 914

THE PALM BEACH POST SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2000 MSL Woman inspired hybrids to honor Leeann Connelly's iris hybrids adorn the memorial for fallen deputies at the sheriff's office. Greenhouse owner Leeann "Connelly has developed new irises for fallen By A. Scharnhorst Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Leeann Connelly saw the widow on TV, crying with her children while the judge sentenced her husband's killer to death. Connelly had never known Palm Beach County sheriff's Sgt. James "Rocky" Hunt, but she was struck by an overwhelming desire to help his family.

"It just hit me so hard," the Loxahatchee nursery owner said, remembering the trial from more than four years ago. "Her husband was just ripped out of their lives violently and unexpectedly. I just had to do something to let her and her children know of my empathy." So Connelly, who is known for developing new hybrids of water lilies and other plants at her Tropical Pond Garden, decided to dedicate a series of iris hybrids to Hunt and other officers who have died in the line of duty. The iris Rocky Hunt a blue, purple and pink variety was the first. "Irises are ancient flow- ers, and they've always been associated with royalty and special people in Connelly said.

"I thought, 'What better flower to re- deputies. member someone by than an Connelly began developing the "Fallen Heroes" series, scrapping hybrids she thought weren't up to par but only after they had bloomed, at least a year after she started developing each one. She approached then-Sheriff Charles McCutcheon once the Rocky Hunt was in bloom, asking his blessing to continue developing the series. She suggested that the irises be planted in a prominent spot at the sheriff's office headquarters, where deputies would see them each day. "Every day it would do two things," she said.

"One, remind them of those who had been killed, thereby reminding them to be safe and careful. Two, it would show them that someone who's not another officer just a citizen of Palm Beach County cares about them." The sheriff's office already had a memorial area for fallen deputies, with a small stone monument and flag. Connelly looked at the Memorial Garden area and was, she said, shocked. "The grass was nothing but weeds, and there was no feeling of importance there and no CATHERINE WARD BENHART 62, of Royal Palm Beach passed away April 28, 2000. Mrs.

Benhart came to this area in 1952 from Huntington, NY. She was born on September 2, 1937 to Edward and Isabelle C. Ward. She was a loving, devoted, and caring, mother, wife, and nanny who will be missed dearly. Surviving family members include her adoring husband of 37 years, Ronald Benhrt; sons, Tommy (Ann) Howser of Palm Beach Gardens, Eddie (Jackie) Howser of Pendleton, NC, and Randy (Jackie) Benhart of Royal Palm Beach; six grandchildren; sister, Mary Ward, Palm Beach Gardens; nieces and nephews.

services will be Monday, May 1, 1 pm, at the 'DORSEY FUNERAL HOME, Lake Worth with the Rev. Paul Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Hillerest Memorial Park, West Palm Beach, The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm today, Sunday, April 30, at the funeral home. DORSEY FUNERAL HOME 3525 South Congress Lake Worth GREGORY B. DICKENSON 49, of Palm Beach Gardens, passed away Friday, April 28, 2000 at Hospice of Palm Beach County.

He was born in Detroit, MI and had been a Florida resident 40 years, 24 years in Palm Beach Gardens. Mr. Dickenson was self-employed as an attorney with, Gregory B. Dickenson, P.A. in Jupiter for 11 years.

He was a member of the Florida Bar and active with the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association, coaching softball and baseball. He also coached the 'Lady Gator All Stars Travel Teams' and Palm Beach Gardens Recreational Teams. Survivors include his wife, Kedra A. Dickenson (nee Kelsey) of Palm Beach Gardens; son, Jason Scot Dickenson; daughter, Elizabeth Amber Dickenson living at home; a sister, Becky (Gordon Paul) Frederick of Port St. Lucie; his mother, Shirley Dickenson of Jupiter; a host of other loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Dickenson, and his brother, James Dickenson. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East WPB FL 33407 or the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association; Gentile Holloway Mahoney, 1907 Commerce Way Jupiter FL 33458. A Funeral Service will be held 1 pm, Monday, May 1, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens.

Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta. Friends are invited to meet with the family from 6-8 pm. Sunday, at the AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME. AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME 1112 Military Trail Jupiter, Florida (561) 746-5124 "FLORENCE ALLEN DINTZER 89 of Singer Island died Thursday, April 27; 2000. Originally from Philadelphia, she was a retired secretary from Philadelphia National Bank.

Her husband, Justin, predeceased her in 1997. Mrs. Dintzer is survived by three great nephews, Mr. John McCabe, Mr. Joseph McCabe, Mr.

David McCabe, all of Philadelphia, PA; two great nieces, Mrs. Lori Hearn, Philadelphia, Mrs. Linda Broomall of St. Cloud, FL; two great, great, nieces and three great, great, nephews. Friends will be received Monday, May 1, from 10 am 12 Noon with a 12 Noon Funeral Service at the NORTHWOOD FUNERAL HOME, 5600 Broadway, West Palm Beach with Rev.

John Pasquini of St. Clare Catholic Church officiating. NORTHWOOD FUNERAL HOME FAMILY OWNED OPERATED ANNE MARIE HALLIDAY 79, of Palm Beach Gardens passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000. Miss Halliday was a retired nurse from Pratt and Whitney. Calling hours the funeral home.

at St. Paul of the Road A1A, North are today (Sunday) from 6-8 pm at Funeral Mass is on Monday, 11 am, Cross Catholic Church, 10970 State Palm Beach. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the THOMAS L. PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 553 Northlake North Palm Beach FL 33408. OLGA TORGLER HEUER 94 years old of West Palm Beach, FL died Saturday.

April 29, 2000 at the Joseph L. Morse Geriatric Center. Mrs. Heuer had been a resident of the West Palm Beach area where she lived at 415 30 St. since 1943.

She was born in Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Heuer was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. Heuer. She is survived by her nieces and close friends.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. Burial take place in the Heuer family plot in Forest Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio. QUATTLEBAUM-HOLLEMAN-BURSE FUNERAL HOME FAMILY OWNED OPERATED Area deaths to create iris slain officers This is the Iris (right) named for deputy Frank Genovese (above), who died in 1982. Photo by BARBARA P. HERNANDEZ feeling of (solemnity)," she said.

That sparked Connelly's to improve the area. After smoothing the way with county officials, securing donations from Home Depot, Donald Trump and others, and donating hours of her own time, Connelly and members of a memorial committee have completed that task. The garden now features a small wroughtiron fence, varieties of white-flowering plants and small ponds planted with the irises that Connelly has developed thus far honoring Hunt and deputies Kevin Mathews, Frank Genovese and Anita Pospisil. "The absence of color in the garden symbolizes the absence of the officers from their families," she said. Connelly does not have nursery stock to sell the hybrids yet, she said, but has a waiting list for those who would like to buy the plants.

She continues development of irises to honor other slain officers. "I had several blooming this year that I was hoping would be good enough for the series, but I turned them down," she said. The sheriff's office has planned a ceremony to honor the officers and dedicate the revamped Memorial Garden. The ceremony, at 10 a.m. Friday, also includes a free barbecue, Connelly said.

Connelly's nursery suffered major damage last fall from wind and flooding in the wake of Hurricane Irene. This project, she said, has helped keep her going. "Times are hard right now," she said. "But this has given me something else to focus on." For information about the iris hybrids, call the nursery at 791-8994. a resident for 20 years, died Friday.

He was born in Alabama, served in the Army during World War II and was a chemical engineer before retirement. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two daughters; a son; a stepson; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and a sister. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Wallace White Funeral Home, Stuart. Service noon Monday at the FUNERAL NOTICES RYAN LINCOLN JOHNSON of Jupiter, FL passed away Friday, April a result of a surfing accident in Puerto was born in Lubbock, TX and had been a Jupiter for nine years, coming from Age 13 28, 2000 as Rico.

Ryan resident of Biloxi, MS. Ryan was a seventh grade student at St. Clare Catholic School. Active with various athletic functions, he served as quarterback for the JTAA Mustangs, was an AAU National Taekwondo champion, and was awarded the Eastern Surfing Association's District Champion Menehune Award. Survivors include his parents, Erik and Susan Johnson of Jupiter; one sister, Erica Johnson at home; paternal grandfather, Robert Johnson of Vero Beach; paternal grandmother, Nan Johnson of Delray Beach; maternal grandparents, Peggy and Norman Lincoln of Jupiter; many other loving family members.

The family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-1005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am, Tuesday, May 2, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 204 N.

U.S. Hwy One, Tequesta, FL. AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME 1112 Military Trail Jupiter, Florida (561) 746-5124 JOHN EDWIN JOHNSTON EDDIE Eddie Johnston passed away April 28, 2000. Son of the late John and Eliza Browning Johnston he was born on May 9, 1912. He lived in the Bellaire, Shadyside, Ohio area until moving to Lake Worth in 1958.

He attended Bethany College, Bethany, WV and was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He attended the Ruby Conservatory of Music in Cleveland. He was a life member of the Musicians Union in Wheeling, WV amd was involved in Radio and the very early days of Television in that city. In the Big Band era of the 40's, he traveled with the Henry Busse Orchestra as a percussionist. He served in the U.S.

Air Corps in Iceland during WW IT. Upon arriving in Lake Worth with his wife and daughter, he became a member of the West Palm Beach Musicians Union, later serving a term as President. He played drums with several musical groups in the Palm Beach area. He was associated with the Leggett Music Co. as well as the Paul Chafin Co.

Eddie was a member of the Musicians Union Local 655 in Miami. He was a member of the American Legion Post 47 of Lake Worth. He was a member of Lake Osborne Presbyterian Church on Sixth Lake Worth, and his service will be conducted by the Rev. Steve Jones. His memory will be cherished by his loving family consisting of Virginia, his wife of 65 years; his daughter, Constance June Rudy, son-inlaw, Roger Lowell Rudy; grandson, Cadet Bradley Drew Rudy; nephew, Walter Howard Burkhart, wife Gwen and family; niece, Rosellen Breuner; her family; many other loyal relatives and friends.

Arrangements are being made by the E. EARL SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1032 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth. Graveside Service will be at Hillerest Memorial Park, 6411 Parker West Palm Beach on Tuesday, May 2, at 11 am. The family has requested that memorial donations be sent to the Music Dept.

of the Lake Osborne Presbyterian Church, Lake Worth. Friends may call at the E. EARL SMITH FUNERAL HOME for family visitation on Monday, May 1, from pm. OLGA L. TOMASZEWSKI of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 27, 2000.

Born in Bridgeport, she was a resident of Hobe Sound for 2 years, moving from Jupiter, Fla. She was a member of the Naomi Circle at the First Presbyterian Church in Tequesta, Fla. She was a volunteer and mentor at Seawind Elementary School in Hobe Sound, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Frank Tomaszewski of Hobe Sound, Fla; two daughters, Lisa Edmonds and husband, Keith, of Shelton, Conn. and Caron Moody and James Hilley, of Hobe Sound, five grandchildren, David, Kevin, John, and CeeJay Moody and James Hilley; sister, Sandra Will of Los Gatos, brother, Nicholas Skalkos, Jr.

of Easton, loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd at at the AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL in Stuart, Fla. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 32 East Osceola Street, Stuart, Fla. 34994. Arrangements are under the direction of AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME.

Stuart, FL. WAYNE L. UPTON age 59, born February 11, 1941 died suddenly in Savannah, Ga. on April 21, 2000. Formerly a long time resident of North Palm Beach, he is survived by a loving son, Brian W.

Upton; and two daughters, Dawn A. Trahern and Julie L. Crotty; a sister Nancy Gallo and two granddaughters. Martin County Ralph Donovan Carmichael 77, Stuart Mr. Donovan, a Stuart resident for six months, died Thursday.

He was born in Indiana, served in the Navy and was a pipe fitter before retiring. He was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a brother; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Treasure Coast Chapel. Lebarion Jamal Matheny Jr.

Amyris Imani Matheny infants, Stuart The Matheny twins died Friday. Their parents are ShaniAmani' N. Dixon and Lebarion Jamal Matheny Sr. Survivors include grandparents April J. Barlow of Hobe Sound and Jennifer and Chester Matheny of Stuart; greatgrandparents Vivian and Elford Powell of Jensen Beach and Harold Jackson of Stuart.

Services 11 a.m. today at the New Allen Temple AME Church, Hobe Sound. Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart. Anthony M. Visco 46, Jensen Beach Mr.

Visco died Thursday. He was born in Illinois and was a salesman. Survivors include his parents, Anthony and Doris of Jensen Beach; and sister, Marvee Visco of Palm Beach Gardens. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. today at Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach.

Service 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Jensen Beach. St.

Lucie County Edward M. Turner 86, Port St. Lucie Mr. Turner, a Port St. Lucie FLORENCE E.

PETRONIO 73, of Lake Worth, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2000. Mrs. Petronio has lived here since 1981 coming from Niskayuna, NY. She was born in Medford, MA. to Florence R.

and Thomas H. Mahoney on July 7, 1926. Mrs. Petronio was an active communicant as well as a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Lake Worth.

She was a devoted and loving mother and wife whom will be missed dearly. Mrs. Petronio is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, John children, Jeanne Marie (Gary) Kraft, Linda (Walter) Davis, John (Taffy) Petronio, Richard (Elaine) Petronio, Deborah (Pat) Miranda; 11 grandchildren and a great grandaughter; brothers, Thomas H. Paul, Charles, and Joseph Mahoney; sisters, Virginia Fennelly, Jean Clark, and Barbara Edgerly, several nieces, and nephews. A Mass of the Ressurection will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.

on Monday, May 1, 2000 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6177 Jog (D9), Lantana. A gathering of friends will be held on Sunday, April 30th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at the DORSEY FUNERAL HOME, 3325 S.

Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida 33461. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Matthew Building Fund, 5417 Fernly Lake Worth, Florida 33467 or the American Heart Association. DORSEY FUNERAL HOME 3525 South Congress Lake Worth MIKE A. ROSS age 91 of Palm Beach Gardens went to we with his Lord on April 29, 2000.

His homegoing was preceded by his wife of 67 years, Rose on March 3, 2000. He was born in Niles, Ohio son of the late John and Finela Ross. He moved with his family to Palm Beach County in 1952 where he was an active businessman throughout the Palm Beach area. Mr. Ross is survived by his loving daughters, Mary Jo Barker and husband Truman, Debby Sheats and husband Tom, Fort Lauderdale; three wonderful grandchildren, Robin Kaiser, Kelly Rigsby, and Heather Sheats; two great grandchildren, Drew and Ashley Kaiser.

He was also privileged to be loved by an extended family of Marika Chasse, Susan Gallagher, Amy Simard, and their spouses and children. Additionally, two sisters survive him, Mary Mariola of Akron, Ohio and Emma Bianco of Niles, Ohio. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a loving and gentle man. Mr. Ross has donated his body to the Anatomical Board of the State of Florida for use in medical education.

The family will have a private service. ALL COUNTY FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY FAMILY OWNED OPERATED MARY ROTH MARY ROTH Age 93, of West Palm Beach passed away April 28, 2000. Born in New York, she had been a Florida resident for 28 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry. She is survived by a son, Stan and his wife Mimi; granddaughter, Eden Andron and her husband Alex; great granddaughter, Ashley; sister, Rose Katz and her husband Arnold.

She was a 'Special Lady'. Funeral Services will be held today in New York. NADINE B. WALLACE 65, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away Wednesday April 26, 2000. She lived here here since 1976 coming from Manchester, CT.

Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband Matthew J. Wallace, Jr. in 1992. Mrs.

Wallace is survived by sons Matthew J. (Michelle) Wallace III and Thomas L. (Sheryl James) Wallace: grandchildren Erik, Elizabeth and Christine Wallace; Brother, Raymond Blinn. Friends may call Monday, May 1, from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home.

A funeral service will follow at 7 P.M. Interment will take place in Manchester, CT. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Wallace to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East West Palm Beach, FL, 33407. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the THOMAS L.

PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 553 Northlake Boulevard, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 MARGARET C. KEARNEY (NEE CANTWELL) of Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Old Brookville, NY, age 85, on April 28, 2000. Beloved wife of the late James Kearney, she was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lantana, Devoted mother of Mary Ann MAdams (Ned); stepmother of Doris Buckley, Arlene Sieicher, the late Marie Burns and the late Marjorie Oakes; cherished grandmother of Denise, Eileen, Jim, and Margaret; loving great grandmother of nine. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:30 am, Monday, May 1, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lantana followed by entombment at Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum, Royal Palm Beach. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm, Sunday (today) at BABIONE-STEPHENSON FUNERAL HOME, 1004 S.

Dixie Lantana. funeral home. Richard M. Perry 70, Port St. Lucie Mr.

Perry, a Port St. Lucie resident for eight years, died Wednesday. He was born in Wisconsin and was a mechanical engineer before retirement. Survivors include his wife, Ann; a son; a daughter, Pamela Mishler of Port St. Lucie; a brother; and four grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1111 S. Federal Highway, Stuart, Fla. 34994. Palm Beach County Benhart, Catherine 62, of Royal Palm Beach. Dorsey Funeral Home, Lake Worth.

Funeral Monday. Bumgardner, David Edward, 40, of Wellington. Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach. Visitation Monday; funeral Tuesday. Clarke, John 72, of Tequesta.

Leaver-Cable Funeral Home, Buckingham, Pa. D'Antonio, Frank 26, of Wellington. Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach. Visitation Tuesday; funeral Wednesday. Dickenson, Gregory 49, of Palm Beach Gardens.

Aycock Funeral Home, Jupiter. Funeral Monday. Frazier, Horace, of Boynton Beach. Siders Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Halliday, Ann Marie, 78, of North Palm Beach.

Thomas L. Price Funeral Home, North Palm Beach. Visitation today; funeral Mass Monday. Heuer, Olga, 94, of West Palm Beach. Quattlebaum-HollemanBurse Funeral Home, West Palm Beach.

Johnston, John, 87, of Lake Worth. E. Earl Smith Son Funeral Home, Lake Worth. Funeral Tuesday. Kearney, Margaret 85, of Palm Beach.

BabioneStephenson Funeral Home, Lantana. Visitation today; funeral Monday. Lavsky, Irving, 84, of Boca Raton. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral today.

Legg, Roy 95, of Boynton Beach. All County Funeral Home and Crematory. Mendelsohn, Frederick, 82, of Lake Worth. Menorah Gardens JUDITH ANN KURTZ Of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2000. Ms.

Kurtz was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on June 26, 1934. She was a former resident of Jacksonville, Illinois, and graduated from Jacksonville High School. Ms. Kurtz received a degree at Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri. She is survived by her brother John Kurtz (Delores); an aunt Charlotte Montgomery; nephews Marc Kurtz (Kathy) and Bill Kurtz (Kim); a niece Nora Kurtz; and many cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2000, at 2:00 pm at THOMAS L. PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 553 Northlake Blvd, North Palm Beach, FL, (561) 842-1555. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East West Palm Beach, FL 33407: American Cancer Society, 5 Harvard Circle, Suite 110, West Palm Beach. FL 33409. FUNERAL 651279T SERVICE DIRECTORY FUNERAL SERVICES STRAGHN SONS TRI-CITY FUNERAL HOME 26 SW 5th Ave, Delray Bch, FL CALL (561) 272-8396 Weiss Memorial Chapel a division of Funeral Options, Inc.

JACK WEISS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR Chapel Services from $1,195. Graveside Services from $895.00 Shipping Out of state from $695.00 0 00 Cremation from $400.00 1-800-588-7118 Funeral Chapel, West Palm Beach. Funeral today. Randolph, Margaret 73, of Lake Worth. All County Funeral Home and Crematory.

Reimbold, Brendin Joseph, 52; of Riviera Beach. All County Funeral Home and Crematory. Rickett, Kenneth 66, of Lan-: tana. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Fu-; neral Home, Boynton Beach. Fu-.

neral Saturday. Rose, Belle 91, of West Palm Beach. Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapel, West Palm Beach. Graveside services today. Rosenberg, Ena, of Delray Beach.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral Monday. Ross, Mike 91, of Palm Beach Gardens. All County Fu-: neral Home and Crematory. Roth, Mary, 93, of West Palm Beach.

Menorah Gardens Funeral Chapel, West Palm Beach. Seamon, Leslie 86, of Boca: Raton. Neptune Society, Fort: Lauderdale. Shrum, Lila Ellen, 81, of North Palm Beach. All County Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sims, Elizabeth, 77, of West. Palm Beach. All County Funeral: Home and Crematory. Starke, Evelyn 89, of West Palm Beach. Northwood Funeral Home Crematory, West Palm Beach.

Sylvia, Helen, 84, of Loxahatchee. Palms West Funeral: Home, Royal Palm Beach. Tockerman, Gilbert, of Boynton. Beach. Gutterman-Warheit Memorial Chapel, Boca Raton.

Funeral in Rockville Centre, N.Y. Waller, Helen 89, of North Palm Beach. Thomas L. Price Funeral Home, North Palm Beach. Weiss, Tillie, 79, of Delray Beach.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral today. Wilhoit, Anthony, 21, formerly of Belle Glade. Mixson Funeral Home, Belle Glade. Tuesday; funeral Wednesday.

Witt, Jerry, 55, of West Palin Beach. Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach. Funeral Wednesday. Zaidwerger, Elias, of WestPalm Beach. Gutterman-WarheitMemorial Chapel, Boca Raton.

Funeral in Woodbury, N.Y. In Memory of: Paul Gruter 1-7-30 4-30-99 Loving Husband, Father Grandfather It's been 1 year since we've held your hand, seen your radiant smile or heard the sound of your voice. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and miss you terribly. You've left a void in our lives and in our hearts. Until we see you again, 665411 Mary, Julie, Laura, Your Cindy Loving Lou Famihy, Cheryl DAVID EDWARD BUMGARDNER, JR.

Age 40 Wellington, Florida, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ April 27, 2000. He is survived by: two loving and adored daughters, Brooke and Brittany; mother, Priscilla Dufresne of Jacksonville, Fl; father, Dave Bumgardner, Sr. of Wellington; sister, Sophia Gismondi; brothers, Pastor Tim Bumgardner and wife Kara, Errol Clarke, Samuel Bumgardner, Jonathon Bumgardner, and Daniel Bumgardner; uncle and aunt, Eugene and Marie Wilson; and a host of relatives, friends, and acquaintances. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to HOUSE OF DAVID, in care of Pa.m Beach Worship Center, at P.O. Box 17824, West Palm Beach, FL.

33416, which is a Christian drug and alcohol restoration center being established in his honor. David was a zealous, passionate, and loving son, father, brother, and friend. He was a warrior for Christ who fought hard a good fight and has now laid down his sword, and finally entered his long awaited peace and rest. Death is swallowed up in victory. Family and friends may visit from 7pm-9pm on Monday, May 1, 2000, and a funeral service will be held Tuesday May 2, 2000 at Palms West Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Hillerest Memorial Cemetery. PALMS WEST FUNERAL HOME 110 Business Parkway (State Rd. Royal Palm Beach, FL Family Owned and Operated JOHN H. CLARKE 72, of New Hope, PA and Tequesta, died suddenly April 28, 2000 at his home in New Hope. John was the owner of Fox Run Craftsmen, Ivyland, PA, Fox Run Canada, Toronto, Canada, and Fox Run Craftsmen, UK, Ltd.

John is survived by his wife, Margaret Boyd Clarke: his children and their spouses, Stuart Clarke of Jupiter, Ann David Detweiler of Doylestown, PA, Steven JoAnne Clarke, Horsham, PA, and Janet Brian Bergman, Ottsville, PA. He was a mentor and a beloved grandfather and he will be missed by many grandchildren. He is the brother of Edith (Peter) Wright of Peachland, B.C., Canada. Family, friends and business associates are invited to attend a memorial service Tuesday, May 2, 4 pm, at the Ingham Room of the Cock Bull Restaurant, Rt. 263 Street Road Lahaska.

Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation 1210 Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter FL 33458, or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Funeral Home, Buckingham, PA 215 794-7696. GEORGE M. LEDOUX On Wednesday, April 26, 2000, George H. Ledoux, known to his friends and family as entered the loving arms of the Lord, with his family at his side, after a brave fight with cancer.

Joe was born and raised in Winooski, VT, moved to Portland, CT, graduated from Portland High School in 1954 and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Butler, 42 years ago. He was employed at US Trust in Palm Beach, for the past 5 years and previously for Pratt Whitney in West Palm Beach and Jarvis Airfoil in Portland. Survivors include: his wife, Donna Ledoux, of Jupiter; three sons, Michael Daniel Ledoux, both of Jupiter and Stephen (Dianne) Ledoux of Ellijay, GA; five grandchildren, Heather Ann and Julia Meagan of CT. Michael IL and Ariel Elizabeth, both of Jupiter and Breanna Nicole of Ellijay, GA; his father, Maurice G. Ledoux; three sisters, Laura Warren of Millis, MA.

Theresa Boulard of Portsmouth, NH and Patricia Johnson of Middletown, CT and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held, 1PM, Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at the AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Jupiter, with the Reverend Virgil Maybray, officiating. Those who wish may make contributions to Hospice of Palm Beach, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL. 33407. AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME 1112 Military Trail Jupiter, Florida (561) 746-5124 ESTHER BARASH LESTER-UN Family and friends deeply mourn her sudden passing on April 4, 2000 at Mt.

Sinal Hospital, New York City. Born in West Palm Beach, she was predeceased by her first husband, Bertram Malcom Lester her Father, Jacob (Jack) Barash. She is survived by her second husband, Andrew Un and her son, Todd Lester of New York City, her daughter, Dana Lester Calbi of Montclair, N.J. and four grandchildren. Her mother Emma Salzman Barash and brother Albert Barash of West Palm Beach, survive.

Memorials to her generous spirit and Artistic nature may be given to the American Cancer Society or a favored Art institution. GREGORY NEBAR Our hearts are filled with sorrow for the loss of our: son Gregory Nebar. We would like to express our most sincere thanks to all our family, friends, neighbors, and all the wonderful people we have met. Your love and support were overwhelming and appreciated. It was indeed a very thoughtful gesture to establish a trust fund in Gregory's name at First Union Bank, for which we say thanks.

Please accept our gratitude from Gregory's family and continue to remember us in your prayers. Wishing you all, Love, Joy, and Inner peace. Sincerely, 027999 The Nebar Family ANNOUNCING FULL SCHOLARSHIPS For Those in Need 683-1400 NURSING Teens to Senior PATIENT Citizens a CARE CLASSES CALL 683-1400 672115 Academy for Practical Nursing Health Occupations Sponsored by US DOL PBCWDB MONDAY IN INSIDE LOCAL BUSINESS Spirit of the Sea Read about two local women who run a sportfishing company and a women's travel business. 703148 The Palm Beach Post. MRA.