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Milestones is a daily page of obituaries, 1 jj WEDNESDAY -130 i births and other news of record. A 7.1 71 ft. Xt)fX JL JJimmJiJ DECEMBER 9, 1998 Tow's 17th annual party for children. For details, to refer a needy family or for pickup, call Winter Teen Basketball: Jcry Schommer and Mark and Gordon Goblc, all of Reno and Don Goblc of Copalis Beach, daughters. Shcri Fallowav of Oakhills.

and Debbie Childers of Carson City; sister, Beverly Eichman of Ivcrgovc, Wis. A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Leona Mae Ryason Cross NEXT GENERATION How to send us Next Generation The Reno Gazette-Journal has a leature called Next Generation that includes a photo and short announcement about your baby's birth To participate in this free feature please submit the form (available at Reno-Sparks hospitals) with a color or black and white newborn photo (baby only) within five days after the birth. Please note that announcements in Milestones will be published on a first-come, first-served basis.

We cannot guarantee that all will run in the newspaper. There is no charge for this announcement. Questions? Call: 788-6310, 788-6397 or fax 788-6458. Surviving are daughter. Kay Haines of Panaca.

brother. Lewis of Oakland, and three grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Palm Mortuary. Las Vegas, with burial at Oakview Memorial Park, Antioch. Lois Ruth Zastrow Lee HAWTHORNE Lois Ruth Zastrow Lcc, 64.

died Dec. 6, 1998, at her residence. A native of Milwaukee, she was born Oct. 24, 1934, to William and Irma (Harding) Zastrow, and had lived in Hawthorne for the past 1 3 years, coming from North Hollywood, Calif. Mrs.

Lee retired from Mount Grant Hospital as a billing clerk of Truckee-Tahoc Mortuary. A memorial is being established with the Truckee Donner Land Trust, P.O. Box 88 16. Truckee 96162. Douglas Earl Pelfrey CONCORD, Calif.

Douglas Earl Pelfrey. 42, died Nov. 30, 1998, in Concord. A native of Herlong, he was born Dec. 1 1 1 955, to Virgil and Lctha Pelfrey and had been a longtime resident of Concord, coming from Reno.

Pelfrey was a laborer and member of the Southern Baptist Church. His parents and brother, Steve, preceded him in death. Surviving are brothers, Jerry Dcwayne and Richard, both of Reno; sisters, Barbara Fritch of Herlong, Carolyn Bradley of Fayettevillc, and Beverly Michelle Blee of Sumner, Wash. No funeral is scheduled. Cremation will be at Masonic Memorial Gardens Crematory, Lois LaVerne Wheeler Wilson MARYSVILLE.

Calif. A memorial service for Lois LaVerne Wheeler Wilson. 7 1 who died Dec. 6. 1998, at Rideout Memorial Hospital, is scheduled for 1 1 a.m.

todav at Chapel of the Twin Cities, Yuba City. Calif. A native of Whittier. she was born Sept. 28.

1 927. and had lived in Marysville for the past 52 years, coming from Portola, where she lived for 10 years. Mrs. Wilson was a clerk at Beale and McCullum Air Force Bases. A brother, Clvde Wheeler, died in 1993.

Surviving are daughters, Teresa Wilson of Yuba City, and Leslie Rae McCann of Marysville; brother, Lloyd Wheeler of Oroville, sisters, Alice "Sandv" Palmer of Yuba City, Thrailkill of Portola, and NcldaRushof Beckwourth, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Cremation is under the direction of the funeral home. Leona Mac Ryason Cross, 85, of Sparks, died Dec. 3, 1998, at Washoe Care Center, Sparks. A native of Joseph, she was born April 6, 1 9 1 3, to Andrew and Mary Ryason, and had lived in the Reno-Sparks area for the past 1 2 years, coming from Lyndcn, Wash.

Mrs. Cross was a cook in mining camps in Oregon in the 1940s. She was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Husbands, Donald Butcher, James MacClclIan and Floyd Cross, daughter, Velda Shy and a grandson, preceded her in death.

Surviving are daughters. Donna Webb of Layton, Utah and Mary Jo Higgins of Idaho Springs, son. Darryl Cross and daughter, Joan Beasley, both of Reno; son, Jim MacClellan of Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Mary Helen Griffin grandchildren and 3 1 greatgrandchildren. A funeral is scheduled for 1 0 a.m. Friday at Walton's Sparks Funeral Home.

Cremation will be at Sierra Crematory. Eula Mae Jeffreys Hathaway MARYSVILLE, Calif. Eula Mae Jeffreys Hathaway, 83, died Dec. 5, 1998, at The Fountains Skilled Nursing Facility, Yuba City. Calif.

native of Detroit. she was born Aug. 9, 1 9 1 5, to Martin A. and Lucy Ann (Lewis) Jeffreys, and had lived in Marysville for the past two vears. coming from Vinton, Calif.

Mrs. Hathawav was postmaster in Vinton from 1952 to 1977. She and her husband operated the Vinton Store and was a registered nurse in Loyalton from 1938 to 1 952. She was a 50-year member of Sicrraville Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 1 29 and Rebckah Lodge 339, Portola. She attended nursing school in Arkansas.

Her husband, Joseph died in 1983, son, Joe Martin, died in 1987 and a sister, Martha Erickson died in 1997. Surviving are daughter, JuLca Shelton of Marysville; sister, Jerry Landaburu of Reno; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Visitation is scheduled from 10 to 1 1 a.m. Saturday at Manni Funeral Home, with a graveside service at Whispering Pine Cemetery, both of Portola. A memorial is being established with Sierra Valley Grange building fund, co Ted Ramelli, P.O.

Box 14, Vinton 96135. Kenneth Knauss CARSON CITY Kenneth Knauss, 78, died Dec. 2, 1998, at Odyssey Health Care, Las Vegas. A native of Reben Den, he was born Sept. 6, 1 920, to Frank and Nettie (Dove) Knauss and had lived in Carson City since 1 956, coming from Reno.

He lived in Antioch, from 1944 to 1956, coming from Arkansas. Knauss was a carpenter in construction. He was a member of Oakland Carpenters Union, Local 35, Carpenters Union 97 1 the Good Sam Club Casita A-Gogo and a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Grace, preceded him in death. SI IN LOVING MEMORY JAMES E.

OXBORROW March, 1 8, 1 942 December 9, 1 997 Retired Reno firefighter. Always missed, always loved. Your wife, Sharon. eho MemoriaC No Unnecessary Cost or Delays Arrangements By Phone or at Home One tow Price Covers Everything Coaches arc needed for a new winter teen basketball league playing Jan. 4 through Feb.

26 at Alf" Sorcnsen Community Center in Sparks. Details: 353-2376. Holiday memory tree: Remember a loved one and support Saint Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada with a gift of 1 5, hich will put a memorial with the name on one of four memory trees at the medical center, St. Thcrcse the Little Flower and Holy Cross Catholic churches and a children's tree at St. Therese church.

Deadline: Dec. 23. Details: 789-3806. Holiday food baskets: Volunteers are needed to assemble food and gift packages for needy families at the home of Evelyn Mount. Also needed are donations of any kind: turkeys, hams, potatoes, fruit, canned goods, pasta, bread, baby food, new toys, coats, gloves, socks or money with which volunteers can purchase needed items for holiday baskets.

Details: 356-0238. Advent Giving Tree: Gifts are being collected for needy families assisted by the Committee to Aid Abused Women and Volunteers of America through Dec. 21 at St. Albert's Parish. Donations of canned goods also sought to fill holiday baskets.

Details: 747-0722. Bell ringers: The Salvation Army seeks volunteers individuals, groups and service clubs to staff kettle locations during the holidays. Call 688-4555. Major Video food drive: Major Video and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada team up to collect canned food donations at seven Major Video locations in northern Nevada. Bring in a can of food and receive 1 off video rentals through Christmas.

Offer limited to one discount per day per membership. High School Wrestling: Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks during the Asics Sierra Nevada Classic Wrestling Tournament Dec. 28-29. Sign up to help during a four-hour block. Details: 787-2055 or 333-5050.

Host families: Families are needed to host international students for the spring semester, January to June. Most of the high-school students are from upper class families and have a high GPA. Details: 972-6641. American Heart Association: Vendors are sought for the organization's 12th annual Fantasy Wedding Faire scheduled for Jan. 24 at the Reno Hilton.

The daylong show attracts more than 2,000 brides, familv members and friends. Details: 322-7064. Home construction: Low-income families are building their own homes in Fallon and need volunteers, skilled or unskilled, to help complete houses under construction and start new ones. A new project will begin in Fernley in January. A Gardnerville Ranchos project will start in early spring.

Contact Connie Hartley, weekdays, or Tom Finch, Saturday through Wednesday, 883-7101. ANN E. CARTER McHARDY Ann E. Carter McHardy, age 69, died December 3, 1998 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. A native of Washington, D.C., she was born December 1, 1929, to Hugh B.

and Alice B. (Fagan) Carter. She had lived in Reno for the past 27 years, coming from St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs.

McHardy graduated from University High school, and she received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Louisiana State University, both in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mrs. McHardy was a homemaker and she taught school in Baton Rouge. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter in Reno, the Junior League, the Croessus Club and the Roman Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by a son, Colin McHardy, on May 28, 1992. Surviving are husband, Louis W. McHardy; sons, Louis W. McHardy, and Hugh McHardy, all of Reno; daughter, Julie McHardy Belben of Petaluma, six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Visitation was Sunday, December 6, 1998, from noon until the 7 p.m.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary at Ross- Burke Knobel Mortuary in Reno. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 1998, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catherdral, with burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs.

McHardy's memory to The American Heart 1281 Terminal Way, Suite 111, Reno, NV 89502 or to The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, co the University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, NV 89557. 1 and had worked in the keno department at the El Capitan in Hawthorne. In California, she was a purchasing agent for Walt Disney. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 19. Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving are daughter, Debra Ann Lee and companion, Charles Whitten. both of Hawthorne; son. Ron of North Hollywood; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Gunter's Funeral Home.

Paul R. Moss Paul R. Moss, 75, died Dec. 7, 1998, at his residence. A native of Chicago, he was born Feb.

24, 1923. to Max and Julia (Weiner) Moss, and had lived in Reno for the past five years, coming from Chicago. Moss was a general manager of a Chicago insurance brokerage firm for 43 years. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and the Mens Club. He was a veteran of World War II in the 333rd Infantry 84th division, and graduated with a master's degree from DcPaul University in 1949.

His parents and sister, Mildred Kamm, preceded him in death. Surviving are wife, Estclle of Reno; daughters. Merilyn Moss Prittie and Ellen Moss Robinson, both of Seattle, and Cynthia Moss of Burlingame, brother, Jerry of Chicago; sister, Elaine Izaks of Highland Park, and five grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the family residence.

Arrangements are under the direction of Reno Memorial Cremation and Burial Society. A memorial is being established with the temple, 1031 Manzanita, Reno 89509. Robert Gerald Needham TRUCKEE Robert Gerald Needham, 52, died Nov. 26, 1998, at Tahoe Forest Hospital. A native of Martinez, he was born July 9, 1946, to Louis B.

and Geraldine V. (Meagher) Needham, and had lived in Truckee since 1971. Needham was a ski instructor and an electronics technician. He was a sergeant in the Air Force and a Vietnam veteran, serving from 1 964 to 1 968. He graduated from Blackford High School, San Jose, in 1964.

His mother died in 1979 and his father died in 1980. Surviving are companion, Lillian Richards, and sister, Nancy Blair, both of Truckee; brother, Barry of Fort Collins, three nieces, two nephews, and 1 4 great-nieces and nephews. A private funeral was held. Cremation is under the direction IN LOVING MEMORY LAWRENCE "BABE" QUADRIO June 30, 1936 December 9, 1978 20 years have passed since you were with us, your loving family. Time has helped to heal the pain and terrible loss, but we still miss you every day and know the earth is diminished by your absence.

You had greater things to accomplish, and important work to do. You must be building something very special that we can only imagine. May God hold you in his loving hands and keep you until we are together again. Forever in our hearts you will stay. Discount for Seniors 61 Veterans Hedge Caring.

Allowable berviee Call 24 Hours 322-9200 under the direction of Ross, Burke Knobcl Mortuary, Reno. James Richard Perney James Richard Perney, 75, died Dec. 4, 1 998, at his residence. A native of Cleveland, he was born April 30, 1 923, to James and Ann (Pettarsh) Perney, and had lived in Reno for the past 1 7 years. Perney was an auto machinist.

He was a mechanic for the Navy during World War II. Surviving are wife, Marie (Hiels) of Reno; son, Michael Perney of Glen Burnie, daughter, Mary Lynn Perney, (location unknown); stepdaughters, Vicki Tansler of Parma, Ohio and Mary Ann Urssing of Macedonia, Ohio; stepson, Phillip Tansler of Silver Springs, stepdaughter, Terri Hunter and sister, Joanne Abramczyk, both of Brunswick, Ohio; brother, Ray of Hinckley, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. No funeral is scheduled. Cremation will be at Masonic Memorial Gardens Crematory, under the direction of Ross, Burke Knobel Mortuary, Reno. Barbara Thea Salzman CARSON CITY A memorial gathering for Barbara Thea Salzman, 73, who died Dec.

7, 1998, at her residence, is scheduled for 6 p.m. todav at the Francesco Deli. A native of Germany, she was born Dec. 4, 1 925, and" had lived in Carson City for the past 1 5 years, coming from Palmdalc, Calif. Mrs.

Salzman worked for the deli for Five years. Surviving are son, Gary of Colorado Springs, daughters, Debbie Hagebusch of Garden Grove, Bonita Adams of Eugene, brothers and sisters in Germany and Five grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory. A memorial is being established with Friends in Service Helping (F.I.S.H.), 1 38 E. Long Carson City 89706.

IN LOVING MEMORY James Parrish December 7,1928 March 11, 1997 Craig S. Parrish December 2, 1957 October 4, 1995 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new; We thought about you yesterday And the day before that too. We think of you with silence; We often speak your name. All we have now are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memories are our keepsakes With which we'll never part.

God has you in his keeping; We have you in our hearts. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone. A part of us went with you The day God returned you home. Missing you always And will love you forever. Your loving children and family.

11 Childrens Museum of Northern Nevada: Three-pound coffee cans and folding chairs are needed for stage lighting and seating. Drop off donations at the Childrens Museum, 8 1 3 N. Carson Carson City. Or call for pick up: 884-2226. Christmas Carolers: Carson-Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary Carolers sing for Christmas parties to raise money for the hospital for a minimum donation of $25.

The group also seeks sponsors to provide holiday music to hospitalized and home-bound patients. Details: 882-7437. Toys for Tots: Donations of new unwrapped toys for underprivileged children can be dropped off at 7-Eleven stores, Reno and Sparks fire stations, Shopko, JCPcnney and Wal-Mart stores. Norwest banks, Avco Financial and other locations. Details: 742-0042.

Former problem gamblers: Those who've overcome their habit are needed for a UNR study. Make $25 by telling how you conquered vour gambling bug. Details: 324-3693. Child support group: Family sponsors and office goods are sought by the Association for Children for Enforcement of Support Inc. ACES families and children need sponsors to provide food for Thanksgiving and Christmas and holiday gifts.

Paper, copies and printer cartridges are needed, as well as office space, equipment, furniture and a copy machine. Details: 322-7800. Mother-child interaction study: The University of Nevada psychology department seeks 60 to 80'mothcrs of children ages 5 to 7 for an interaction study. Mothers will be asked to fill out a questionnaire and children to perform play tasks. Free campus parking and child care provided.

Participants are paid $25. Details: 784-1721. Food drive: The Torch Club at the Boys and Girls Club of the Truckee Meadows holds a holiday food drive to prepare baskets for needy families. Donations can be dropped off at the club building, 2680 E. Ninth Reno.

Details: 331-3605. New, used toys: Toys for children and teen-agers, especially for boys up to age 8, and batteries are needed by Dec. 16 for National IN LOVING MEMORY DAVID LEE WEATHERS January 25, 1 960 December 1 0, 1 992 It's been 6 years since you went home, While the pain is still strong, it has a different tone. It's amazing where and when we see your handsome face, Day in, day out in each and every place. Your star shines bright with loving smile, You'll watch over all of us for awhile.

Justin joined the Army and for awhile has been on his own, For him, like you, we'll pray he ll find his way home. The holidays are coming with a rush, With your stocking on the mantle, we still have your touch. Rest well sweet son, till all our work is done. Love, Mom, Tom, Lisa, Laura, James, Todd, Julie, Shawn, Susan and Justin too! Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center AYALA-MORA To Gcraldo Avala-Mora and Margarita Ayala of Reno, a son, Dec. 4.

1998. GONZALKZ To Efrain and Lisa of Carson City, a daughter, Dec. 7, 1998. HANSEN To Brad E. and Dina M.

of Ycrington, a son, Dee. 6, 1998. EMPFIEI.D To Richard D. and Darlene R. of Reno, a son, Dec.

5, 1998. RANGEL To Juan C. and Veronica L. of Reno, a daughter, Dec. 7.

1998. RICHARDSON To Herb G. and Fran Caliendo-Richardson of Sparks, a son. Dec. 6.

1998. VVAYMIRE To Shawn and Shannon P. of Sparks, a son, Dec. 4,1998. Washoe Medical Center BAILEY To Carrie B.

of Fcrnlcy, a son. Dec. 7, 1998. CARTER To Donald K. and Elizabeth L.

of Sparks, a son, Dec. 7, 1998. CROSS To Tina M. of Sparks, a daughter. Dec.

7, 1998. ML RR To Catherine A. of Reno, a son, Dec. 7, 1998. Kent Delbert Armer BLY.

Ore. Kent Delbert Armer, 55, died Dec. 6, 1998 of a brain tumor, at his residence. A native of Santa Cruz, he was born Oct. 1, 1943, to Delbert S.

and Bertha S. (Sportsman) Armer, and had lived in Bly since 1 996, coming from Reno, where he lived for 20 years. Armer was a crane operator and owned Mrs. McNasty's Auto Parts, Reno. He was a member of Operating Engineers Union for 22 years, Masonic Lodge and Faith Assembly of God Church.

His parents and brother, Chuck, preceded him in death. Surviving are wife, Connie and daughter, Debbie Davics, both of Bly; son, Kenny of Reno; brother, Tom of San Juan Batista, sister, Verncth McGuirc of Aromas, and four grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday at the church, Bly, and at 1 p.m. Saturday at Glory Temple Church, Reno.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davenports Chapel of the Good, Klamath Falls, Ore. Cora Knox Austin SACRAMENTO, Calif. Cora Knox Austin, 85, died Dec. 2, 1998, at her residence. A Fallon native, she was born March 30, 19 13, to John W.

and Cora (White) Knox, and had lived in Sacramento for the past eight years, coming from Carson City, where she lived for 50 years. Mrs. Austin retired in 1977 as the assistant secretary for the Public Service Commission after 42 years. She was a member of United Methodist Women, Alpha Beta Sigma Phi, Homemakers and Leisure Hour Club, and the First United Methodist Church, Carson City. She graduated from Reno High School in 1931 as valedictorian.

Surviving are niece, Bonnie Sept of Placerville, niece Faydean Orscl and nephew, Frank White, both of Sacramento. A memorial service will be at a later date. Burial will be at Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City. Arrangements are under the direction of FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory. Donna Mae Horbach Childers Visitation for Donna Mae Horbach Childers, 67, died Dec.

6, 1 998, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Walton Funeral Home, Reno. A native of St. Paul, she was born March 3, 1 93 1 to Gordon and Ruth (Maltby) Horbach and had lived in Reno since 1957, coming from Minnesota. Mrs.

Childers was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian church. She graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1949. Her husband, Dale died in May, son, Michael Schommer in March 1994, father in 1961, mother in 1 960 and a sister, Betty Lou, preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Patrick Schommer of Winnemucca, Thomas Schommer of Dayton, Serving Reno Since 1920 ROSS, BURKE KNOBEL MORTUARIES 1538 STREET, SPARKS 359-0440 2155 KIETZKE LANE, RENO 323-4154 O'Brien Rogers Cxoshy Funeral Home 600 West Second Street, Reno, Nevada 89503 (702) 323-6191 Our concern has always been your family always will be.

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