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4B THE PALM BEACH POST THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003 MSL AREA DEATHS Martin County Anthony Michael Alfonsln 13, Stuart Anthony, son of Deborah Wilcox of Stuart, died Sunday. He was a student at Murray Middle School. Survivors also include his stepfather, Daniel Worniak of Stuart; sisters Michelle Wilcox, Melinda Wilcox, Maggie Alfonsin and Diane Garling-house, and a brother, John Alfonsin, all of Stuart; foster sister Danielle Strumski of Stuart; grandparents; and a great-grandmother. Visitation from 6-9 p.m. today at Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City.

Service 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Community Baptist Church, Stuart. Contributions may be made to the Anthony Alfonsin Foundation at Washington Mutual, Stuart. Charles Dujlc 77, Jensen Beach Mr. Dujic, a Jensen Beach resident for 11 years, died Tuesday.

He was born in Pennsylvania, served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War, and was a retired auto pattern maker. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; two sons, including Mark, of Port St. Lucie; two daughters; a sister; and two grandchildren. Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach. St.

Lucie County Joan F. Bennetter 59, Fort Pierce Ms. Bennetter, a Fort Pierce resident for 15 years, died Thursday. She was born in New York and was employed in shipping. Survivors include three grandparents, Ola Adams, and Rachel and Willie Simmons, all of Fort Pierce.

Visitation from 3-7 p.m. Friday at Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Pierce. Paul Vernon Spencer 82, Port St.

Lucie Mr. Spencer, a Port St Lucie resident for 12 years, died Tuesday. He was born in Georgia, served in the Marines during World War II and was retired from Eastern Airlines. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Alleen; two daughters; a son; two sisters; a brother; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Aycock Funeral Home, Port St Lucie. Service 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1600 S.W 14th Gainesville, Fla.

32608. Ora B. Taylor 85, Fort Pierce Mrs. Taylor, a Fort Pierce resident since 1947, died Saturday. She was born in the Bahamas.

She was retired from the city of Fort Pierce. Survivors include four sons, including Albert Ed-mond and Herbert all of Fort Pierce; three daughters, including Agnes Moore and Al-bertha McCray, both of Fort Pierce; four stepchildren, including George of Jensen Beach; a sister; 20 grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren. Visitation from 3-7 p.m. Friday at Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Service 1 p.m.

Saturday at Friendship Missionary Bap- Visitation from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., including a 7 p.m. service today at Young Prill Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie. Service 10:30 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home. Contributions my be made to Hospice of Martin St Lucie 2030 S. Ocean Stuart, Fla. 34996. Mary E.

Hicks 87, Port St. Lucie Mrs. Hicks, a Port St. Lucie resident for eight years, died Tuesday. She was born in California and was a retired teacher.

Survivors include her husband, James; two sons, including George of Stuart; daughter, Susan Meekins of Stuart; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Contributions may, be made to Hospice of Martin St. Lucie 1201 S.E. Indian Stuart, Ha. 34997.

All County Funeral Home Crematory, Treasure Coast Chapel. Jerome Presepio 87, Port St Lucie Mr. Presepio died Sunday. He was a member of the Grumman Retirement Club. Survivors include his wife, Frances; daughter Maria VanDervpot of Port St.

Lucie; son Carmine of Port St. Lucie; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Forest I Iills Funeral Home, Palm City. Le'Von Debolse Simmons Jr. 1, Fort Pierce Le'Von, son of Le'Von and Tionne Simmons of Fort Pierce, died Sunday.

He was born in Port St. Lucie. Survivors also include his sister, Jaela Davis of Fort Pierce; grandparents, Arella Adams, George Wright, and John and Annie Pinnick, all of Fort Pierce; and great- sisters and a brother. All County Funeral Home Crematory, Treasure Coast Chapel. Robert Craig 82, Port St.

Lucie Mr. Craig died Tuesday. He was born in Michigan and was a retired accountant. He a was a member of the Savannah Golf Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, including Thomas, of Stuart; two daughters; four grandchil-dren; two greatgrandchildren; and a brother.

Visitation from 1-3 p.m. today at the Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 800 North Point Way, 101-B, West Palm Beach, Fla. 34407. Bonnie L.

Edwards 40, Port St. Lucie Mrs. Edwards, a Port St. Lucie resident for 14 years, died Sunday. She was born in Maryland.

Survivors include her husband, Walter; daughters Amber and Ashley of Port St. Lucie; father, Raymond Widerman of Port St. Lucie; mother; three sisters, including Patty Leach of Port St. Lucie; and brothers James Pilkerton and Raymond Widerman both of Port St. Lucie.

Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart. Vincent S. Ernandez 74, Port St. Lucie Mr. Ernandez, a Port St.

Lucie resident for 10 years, died Monday. He was born in New York and was a retired electrical inspector. Survivors include his wife, Lena; two sons; daughter Marie Hoye of Port St. Lucie; two brothers; a sister; and seven grandchildren. and Bermanie December of Lantana, died Saturday.

Boynton Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach. Graveside service Saturday. Decker, Robert 77, of Boynton Beach, died Sunday. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, Boynton Beach. Dubois, Richard, 77, of Lake Worth, died Monday.

All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Dunkelman, Bertha, 87, of West Palm Beach, died Tuesday. Weiss Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach. Duque, Francisco Julio, 76, of Loxahatchee, died Friday. Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach.

Evans, Lola 94, of Delray Beach, died Tuesday. Babione-Stephenson Funeral Home, Lantana. Rscher, Charles, 70, of Jupiter, died Sunday. Aycock Fu-neral Home, Jupiter. Gabbe, Robert, 87, of Lake Worth, died Tuesday.

All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Golden, Peart, 77, of Delray Beach, died Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapel, West Palm Funeral in Elmont, NY. Haefner, Christine 92, of Lake Worth, died Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memo- ry Gardens Funeral Lake Worth. Funeral today.

Haeser, Jim 58, of Lake Worth, died Saturday. Tillman Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Visitation and funeral Saturday. Heaven, Ann, 80, of West Palm Beach, died Monday. Menorah Gardens and Funeral Chapel, West Palm Beach.

Funeral Sunday. Kirby, Edward, 88, of Boynton Beach, died Monday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Lemieux, Anita, 91, of West Palm Beach, died Tuesday. Dorsey Funeral Home, Lake' Worth.

Funeral Friday. Lennett, Rose 82, of Boynton Beach, died Tuesday. Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Funeral Friday. Leventoff, Albert, 79, of Lake See AREA DEATHS, 5B tist Church, Fort Pierce.

Okeechobee County Beatrice Melinda Mitchell Creech 42, Okeechobee Mrs. Creech, an Okeechobee resident for 12 years, died Tuesday. She was born in West Palm Beach. Survivors include two sons, including Matt Tyler of Okeechobee; daughter Mandy Tyler of Okeechobee; parents Garvin and Beatrice Mitchell of Okeechobee; three brothers, including Burt Mitchell and Carl Mitchell, both of Okeechobee; and a sister, Alicia Mitchell of Okeechobee. Service 2 p.m.

Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church, Okeechobee. Contributions of non-perishable food items may be given to the Presbyterian Food Bank. Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory, Okeechobee. Palm Beach County Abrams, Augusta, of Boca Raton, died Wednesday. Joseph Rubin Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach.

Arldas, Stephen 54, of Lantana, died Tuesday. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, Boynton Beach. Memorial service Saturday. Blue, Harry 74, of Tequesta, died Tuesday. Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter.

Funeral today. Broder, Albert, 87, of Boca Raton, died Sunday. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach. Cogen, Julius, 89, of Delray Beach, died Monday. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach.

Cohen, Howard Leroy, 93, of Boynton Beach, died Tuesday. North American Cremation Society, Delray Beach. Cohn, Herbert, 88, of Boca Raton, died Monday. All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Crawford, Wilmer, 81, of West Palm Beach, died Tuesday.

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Love Forever and Always, Mom and Dad 20, 2003 Ready To Enter FUNERAL HtUkiAwMil VERNISA McGRADY-DEER "Nita" Age 44, of Boynton Beach. FL, received her call from God on Friday, February 14, 2003 and was escorted by the Angels to Heaven. Nita was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, graduated from Lake Worth High School, "Class of 1976" and a dedicated employee at Bethesda Memorial Hospital for over 25 years. Nita is survived by her loyal husband, Verley Deer; 2 devoted daughters: tnka Chrichet Taylor and Michelle Vernetta Glover; her loving parents: Levie and Mary McGrady; 2 brothers: Sam Ivy and Larry McGrady; 4 caring sisters: Linda (Mario) Doran, Joyce McGrady, Gail McGrady and Shandra Frazier, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Mr.

and Mrs. Coleto Deer; 7 sisters-in-law; 3 brothers-in-law; a spiritual sister, Ernestine Robinson; 2 goddaughters: Adrieanna Wilcher, and Ceceila Ferrer, and a host ol other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2003 Irom 6-8PM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 900 N. Seacrest Boynton Beach, FL.

Funeral Services on Saturday, February 22, 2003, 1 1 at the above listed church. Rev. Lance Chaney, officiating. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE BY: SHULER'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC. CHARLES A.

FISCHER 70, of Jupiter, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2003 at the Jupiter Medical Center. Born in Mineola, NY, he had been a resident of Jupiter lor 9 years, coming Irom Plainview, NY. Prior to retirement, he was an electrician with IBEW, Local 3 in New York City lor 42 years and a member ol their retirees organization. He volunteered at Jupiter Medical Center as a motor aide and served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene G. Fischer of Jupiter; two sons: Glen Fischer of Farmingdale, NY and Kurt and his wife, Lucille Fischer of Huntington, NY; a sister, Mildred Griffis of Kitty Hawk, NC; two nieces: Linda Johnson and Janice Larson; two nephews: Jason and Brandon Griffis. A Funeral Service will be held, 3PM. Thursday, February 20, 2003 at the AYCOCK FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, with the Rev. C.

Patrick Shaffer, First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. Those who wish may make contributions to the American Heart 1301 S. Olive West Palm Beach. FL 33401; the American Cancer 169 Tequesta Dr.

33E, Tequesta, FL 33469 or Hospice of Palm Beach, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Friends are invited to visit with the family Thursday, February 20, from 2-4PM at the funeral home. Aycock Funeral Home 1112 Military Trail Jupiter, FL 33458 www.dignitymemorialtreasurecoast.com GEORGE FRALEY "Roland" 82, of Palm Beach Gardens, passed away on February 16. 2003. After moving Irom Beach-haven, New Jersey in 1965, Mr.

Fraley spent many years in the food business with his late brother Jake Fraley and was the owner of Roland's Meat Market in West Palm Beach before retiring. He was a Sergeant, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and member of Scottish Rite Free Masonry, Amara Shrine Temple. His smile, generosity and unconditional love of family and friends will live forever. He cherished his grandchildren and enjoyed their companionship and love.

Roland is survived by his wife of 47 years, Florence of Palm Beach Gardens and daughter Barbara Szyndlar, son-in-law Garry and grandsons Taylor and Connor, all of Jupiter, along with several nieces and nephews. Those planning an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider making contributions to Hospice ol Palm Beach County or Masonic Learning Centers lor Children in Mr. Fraley's memory. Thomas L. Price Funeral Home vD'BPiiyy 553 Northlake Boulevard North Palm Beach, FL 33408 www.dignitymemorialpalmbeach.com EILEEN N.

BALDWIN Eileen N. Baldwin (Mrs. James French), died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Delray Beach, FL on Monday, February 17, 2003 in her 86th year. She is survived by her daughter, Mimi Rosenwald, ol Ossining, NY; her son, John Moore, ol New York City; her stepdaughter, Susan Johnson, ol Newport, Rl; her stepson, Jay Baldwin, ol Annapolis, Maryland; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Delray Beach and in Locust Valley, NY.

FRANK ALBERT BOWLIN Mr. Bowlin ol Lake Clarke Shores died on February 19, 2003. He was 86 years old. Mr. Bowlin is survived by his wile Lilly, son Wallinglord, daughter, Dawn Scott, grandchildren: Wallinglord Dawn, Cassandra, Nathaniel, Joel, DanieC nephews Ead and Lyndon.

Visitation will be Friday, 6-9 P.M. at MIZELL-FAVILLE-ZERN FUNERAL HOME. Religious Services will be Saturday, 11AM at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Lake Worth. Private Cremation will follow.

Mizell-Faville-Zem Chapel V. X)ignityV 4101 Parker Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33405 www.dignitymemoualpalmbeach.com SHERMAN CHASSEN Passed away on February 18. 2003. He was 76. Sherman grew up in Queens, NY and served in the Navy during II.

He attended Queens College and graduated from the Brooklyn Law School. Following graduation he practiced labor law with the firm of Mandlebaum Chassen in Manhattan, before becoming General Counsel to Dilbert's Quality Supermarkets. He met his wife-to-be Sylvia in 1952 and after a whirlwind romance they married in 1953 and moved to East Meadow, Long Island. They were inseparable for over 50 years, a true partnership that held fast in good time and bad and which was an inspiration to us all. Sherman possessed an entrepreneurial spirit and became a principal in many difterent businesses in the greater New York area, before moving the family to Fori Lauderdale in 1968 to develop real estate.

After he retired, he and Sylvia moved to Boynton Beach. He leaves behind his beloved wife Sylvia (Dilbert), son Jon and wife Claire (Guillory) Chassen, daughter Hillary and husband Robert Jr. (Ervin) and James Chassen. He was very proud ol his three grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel and Tova Ervin. He also leaves his beloved sister Ruth and husband Morton (Pine), sister-in-law Frances (Cohen) and many nieces and nephews.

Sherman was a good and honest man, a wonderful husband and father who valued his family above all else. His handshake was his bond, and he believed and trusted in people. He never hurt anyone. He never lost his temper. He was funny and gentle and wise and much beloved by everyone who knew him.

There are no words which can adeguately express how deeply he will be missed. Services will be held at on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Riverside Gordon Memorial Chapel, 7205 West Atlantic Delray Beach. In lieu ol llowers, donations may be made to Hospice By The Sea, 1531 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486. KATHRYN J. CORYELL On Monday, January 20, 2003, Kathryn J.

Coryell passed away peacefully at home. Kathryn was born October 7, 1907 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of Alvert E. and Anna S. Coryell and was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.

She retired from Exxon in 1968, with 36 years ot service. She was the past president of Soroptomist International of Towson, MD and Soroptomist International of Main Line, PA, and was chaplain of Soroptomist of the Palm Beaches. Kathryn was also a member of the Independence Hall Chapter of the DAR and an associate member of the Seminole Chapter of the DAR, West Palm Beach. Kathryn will be long remembered and sorely missed by numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors, with whom she shared her talent for china painting and doll making. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, February 22, 2003 from 2 00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Fernley IV Recreation Center, 5800 Fernley Drive West, West Palm Beach.

In lieu of flowers, contributions, in her name may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East West Palm Beach, FL 33407. TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME FAMILY OWNED OPERATED NO. 534551 NOTICE The Palm Beach County Housing Authority will have applications available for FOUR (4 bedrooms PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS only beginning Thursday, February 2003 and ending rriday, February 21, 2003. The Public Housing Units are located in West Palm Beach, Lantana and Boynton Beach. Only people with (our children or more should apply.

Applications may be obtained and completed at the Schall Landing office ONLY, located at 2402 Schall Circle in West Palm Beach, from 9:30 A.M. A.M. and 1:30 P.M. TO 3:30 P.M. To get to Schall Landing traveling south on Military I rail, turn right at Midas Muffler one block before Okeechobee Blvd.

onto Schall Road. Please bring proof of income for all members of the household, copies of all birth certificates, Social Security cards, a driver's license or other photo identification, and your resident alien cards if you are not a U.S. citizen. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY t5r NOTICES JIM W. HAESER Age 57, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003.

Mr. Haeser was a graduate of Lake Worth High School. He was a Navy Veteran. He was predeceased by his wile, Joan Haeser in 1986, and his son, Andrew Pearl in 1988. He will be lovinolv remembered bv his familv.

including two sons; James W. Haeser, Jr. and Thomas Pearl; three daughters: Sondra Vecchio, Cathy Wagner, and Alberta Vendi; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held 7.30 PM Saturday, February 22. 2003 at TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 2170 S.

M.Vtary Trail, West Palm Beach. The family will receive relatives and Iriends after 6:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home. TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME WEST PALM BEACH FAMILY OWNED OPERATED JEANNINE D. HOUSE 86, ol West Chicago and formerly of Delray Beach, FL passed away Sunday (Feb. 16 at Du Page Convalescent Center in Wneaton.

She was born August 2, 1916 in Paris, France and resided in this country lor the past 30 years and in West Chicago last 2 12 years. Mrs. House attended St. Mary's Church. She and her late husband were married in Paris in 1948 and enjoyed traveling the world.

Survived by her daughter Denise (Carlos Jr.) Talbott of West Chicago; Four grandchildren: Vanessa, Cados III, Christopher and Victoria; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Rhey M. House on Februaiy 22, 2002; her parents, Charles and Jeanne Grisel; and her sister, Andree Smith. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, February 22, at 1 PM from the Norris-Walen Funeral Home, 132 Fremont West Chicago, IL. Burial will be in Glen Oak Cemetery, West Chicago.

Visitation will be from 1 1 AM Saturday at the funeral home. ROBERT J. KUPCHAK 65. of Jupiter, FL died suddenly February 7, 2003. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wite Irene; family members, and many, many friends.

A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 4 6 PM at North Palm Beach Country Club. IDA (CARMAN) LEFEBVRE BORN 112243 DECEASED 21703 Born in Baltimore, Md and is survived by her loving spouse Paul Lefebvre, her daughter, Shiela (Polikoff) King, Benjamin Carman and his wife Michelle and another son Adam Polikoff. No MICHAEL JOSEPH MARTINO Age 38, of Palm Beach Gardens passed away February 18, 2003. Born in West Palm Beach he was a lifelong resident of Palm Beach County. Michael was a graduate of Palm Beach Gardens H.S.

Class of 1982. He also attended Palm Beach Community College. He was an actor and a dancer who was active in theatre groups at the Community College. He danced with Ballet Florida and performed many times at the Royal Palm Dinner Theatre and the Burt Reynold's Dinner Theatre. Michael also taught at the P.B.C.

School of the Arts. He received the coveted Carbinell Award for his performance as Bernardo in West Side Story in 1994, he went on to perform with the National Tour of West Side Story. He was a member of Actor's Equity, the Screen Actors Guild and A.F.T.R.A. Michael is survived by his parents, Michael and Geraldine Martmo ot Palm Beach Gardens; a brother, Steven Martino; sisters: Kimberly Martino Jones (and husband, Oliver III), and Samantha Martino; his grandmother, Christine Fernandez ol Juno Beach, and his beloved aunts: Nancy Wilkes (and husband, Ron) and Connie Webster (and husband, Terry) and uncle, James Martino. The family will received friends on Friday, February 21, from 7-9 P.M.

at the WM. HOWARD FUNERAL HOME, 754 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 10 A.M. at St.

Clare's Catholic Church, with Father William O'Shea, officiating. William N. Howard S3fc a Funeral Home iDianitv Family Operated Tel. (561)648-9641 www.dignitymemorialpalmbeach.com IDA (Miller) PRINCE Age 92, died February 17, 2003, formerly of Hillside, NJ and West Palm Beach, FL; Beloved wife of the late Morris Prince; dear mother and mother in law of Lewis (Melanie) Prince and Annette Prince; dear grandmother of Noah, Max and Sam; dear sister, sister in law, aunt, cousin and friend. Graveside service Friday, February 21st, 11:00 am, at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Wood-bridge, NJ.

SHELLY BROWN SHEPHERD Age 42. passed away. Feb. 19, 2003 in Jupiter, Florida. She is survived by her Mother, Helen P.

Sincere; Brothers, Michael Brown, Steve Brown and Terry Brown; and Sister, Christine Howard. There will be a Memorial Service at The Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach at Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. JAMES WARNER SILVER Age 62, of Toledo, OH and Lake Worth, FL, passed away suddenly February 14, 2003. Jim was a Boy's Club Director in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Florida in 1970 to be the executive director ot the Boy's Clubs ot Palm Beach Co.

In 1989, Jim and a long time friend started a printing company. Jim is survived by Carol, his wife of 39 years; daughters: Cindy and son-in-law, Lenny, of Loxanatchee, Cathy of Lake Worth, and Jamie of Orlando; a sister, Sally Schwyn of Benton Harbor, Ml; and brothers: Robert of St. Joseph, Ml; and Steve ol Cape Coral, FL. Jim was a very special person who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

A memorial service is planned at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 165 Ohio Florida Gardens on Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 PM. RUBY L. SIMMONS Age 76, of Boynton Beach entered into Eternal Rest on February 13,2003. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Simmons Collins (Andrew) of Boynton Beach; one son, Clitford Simmons (Lottie Mae), of Hypoluxo; five sisters; two brothers; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2003, 6-8PM at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 221 NW 8th Boynton Beach. Homegoing Services Saturday, February 22, 2003 al at the above church. Rev. Samuel Read, Pastor.

STRAGHN SON TRI-CITY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. CHARLES W. SMELSER Age 71 of Kingston, TN, formerly of Boca Raton, FL and Bloomfield Hills, Ml passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a member of Bradbury United Methodist Church.

Retired from IBM as an engineer. Charles was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Ouincy. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Pontiac, Ml and Kingston, TN.

Preceded in death by parents, Mary Jane and W. E. Srnelser; and son, James Robert Srnelser. Survived by wife of 40 years, Jill Dunlop Srnelser; children, Laura Weiss of Atlanta, GA, Steven Srnelser and wife, Susan of Atlanta, GA, Ann Srnelser of Knoxville and John Srnelser and wife, Roshaunda of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, Rica, Tasia and William; brothers, Richard Srnelser and Robert Srnelser; sister, Winnie Srnelser; several nephews and a niece. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m.

Saturday at the Bradbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Markwood officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville and Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City for their compassionate care. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Eastern Tennessee Chapter, 2200 Sutherland Suite H-102, Knoxville, TN 37919 or Bradbury United Methodist Church, 3506 Buttermilk Rd, Kingston TN 37763. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the family of Charles Srnelser. www.clickfuneralhome.com JAMES P. TAYLOR 71, of West Palm Beach, born November 23, 1931, passed awaySaturday, Feburary 15, 2003.

A memorial service will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church on Friday, February 21 at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations made to Hospice-by-the-Sea, West Palm Beach. JOSEPH WEINBERG 90, formerly of Delray Beach, FL and Swampscott, MA passed away Feb. 18, 2003.

He is survived by his beloved, wife Bertha, devoted daughter Nancy Weinberg and cherished grandson Ethan Pease. Services In Miami, FL. For information call 1-800-226-9905. GUILLERMO "BILL" YANEZ of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at the age of 63. Bill was a retired dance instructor ana professional photographer.

He is survived by his wife. Milagros Yanez; daughter, Jessica Yanez; and his step-children Javier, Melanie and Carlos Perla. He will be deeply missed by his family and his many friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22nd at Del Lago Funeral Home, 131 S.

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