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4B pagelabeltag 4B THE PALM BEACH POST THURSDAY APRIL 15,2010 MAGENTA BLACK FUNERAL NOTICES Pit bull kills infant next to sleeping mom i 1 and puncture marks on his back and stomach. "There was nothing we could do," Frishe said. Paramedics took the infant to Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. Neighbors said the dog, named Sidon, belongs to the infant's father, Thomas James Carter, 21. The dog was taken away by Pasco County Animal Services.

The mother's brother, Jason Koezeno, 18, said his sister was excited about her pregnancy despite her young age, and even had a big baby shower. He said the mother and father were trying to be a family "They love each other," he told the newspaper. RICHARD G. RIGGLE HMC (SS) Richard G. Riggle, HMC (SS), 69, of St.

Marys, GA, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at Hospice of the Golden Isles after a brief illness. Richard was born in West Palm Beach, FL, on May 21, 1940 to the late Ralph and Madelyn Riggle. He attended Palm Beach High SchooTand joined the Navy in 1957. He became a hospital corpsman, serving aboard the USS Cavalla, the USS Cobbfer, the USS Sea Leopard, the USS Threadfin and the USS Salmon. Richard retired from the U.S.

Navy with 20 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer in 1976. He worked with H. Richards Oil Company Austin, TX for six years, then joined the Palm Beach County FL, Sheriff's Department as a career deputy retiring in 2000. Richard was a 32nd degree Master Mason, Blue Lodge, Harmonia 138 of West Palm Beach, FL, Lake Worth Scottish Rite in Lake Worth, FL and a member of Ben Hur Shrine in Austin, TX. Richard is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia G.

Riggle; sons, Richard G. Riggle, Jr. (Jan) of St. Marys, GA and Robert G. Riggle of Port St.

Lucie, FL; three grandchildren, Kristin E. Strickland (Justin), Ryan G. Riggle of St. Marys, GA, and lleana M. Riggle of Lake Worth, FL; two great-grandchildren, Faith Elizabeth StricKlandand Emma Lynn Strickland of St.

Marys, GA; sister, Mary Anne Wandelt of Sebring, FL and brother, James B. Riggle (Chris) of Lawrenceburg, KY; aunt, Jean Reahard of Griffin, GA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 3:00 PM from Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys. A private inurnment will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL.

The family requests that Memorial Contributions be made in memory of Richard, to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Allison Memorial Chapel of St. Marys, GA is in charge of arrangements. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries The Associated Press NEW PORT RICHEY A pit bull terrier fatally mauled a 7-day-old baby Wednesday as the child apparently lay next to his sleeping teenage mother. The mother, whom neighbors identified as Nicole Koezeno, 16, didn't discover Thomas James Carter Jr.

was dead until a neighbor said she knocked on the mother's door and woke her around noon. Koezeno answered the door, then turned around and saw what had happened to her newborn son, neighbors told the St. Petersburg Times. Neighbor Jackie Frishe, 19, said the baby had claw Palm Beach County Alexander, Fred, 47, died April 5. Shuler's Memorial Chapel, Mangonia Park.

Service Friday Andres, Teresa Jesus, 7 months, of Lake Worth, died Tuesday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Barnes, Louise 53, of West Palm Beach, died Monday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Bedford, Morgan, 61, of West Palm Beach, died Sunday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Bouthiller, Diane of Boynton Beach, died April 7. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home Crematory, Boynton Beach.

Brown, Everton, 46, of West Palm Beach, died Friday Shuler's Memorial Chapel, Mangonia Park. Service Sunday Brown, Tammy 41, of West Palm Beach, died Tuesday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Desrochrers, Edna Mae, 84, of Ocean Ridge, died Tuesday Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home Crematory, Boynton Beach. Service in Massachusetts. Edgerly, Charles 93, of Lake Worth, died Sunday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth.

Farrell, Carmela 91, formerly of West Palm Beach, died Friday Tillman Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Funeral Friday Gallo, Carlos, 58, of Lake Worth, died Monday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Goldstein, Morris of Boca Raton, died Tuesday Sinai Memorial Chapel and Cemetery Network, Delray Beach. Grassmann, Richard Edward, 84, of Greenacres, died Tuesday Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Lake Worth.

Johnson, Rosa 71, of Riviera Beach, died Monday Shuler's Memorial Chapel, Mangonia Park. Service Saturday Kelley, Sharon 77, of Lake Worth, died Tuesday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Kohl, Weiler, 95, of Boynton Beach, died Tuesday Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Lake Worth. Service Friday Lawrence, Raymond 74, of Jupiter, died Wednesday Edgley Cremation Services, West Palm Beach.

Mammoliti, Fred 95, of West Palm Beach, died Monday Tillman Funeral Home, West Palm Beach. Martorello, Leonard, 74, of Boynton Beach, died Tuesday Neptune Society, Pompano Beach. of Boca Raton, died Wednesday Kraeer Funeral Home, Boca Raton. Otero, Angel Bernard, 61, of Lake Worth, died Monday Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home Crematory, Boynton Beach. Visitation and ser RALPH H.

CROWLEY, Sr. Ralph H. Crowley, 78, of Wellington, FL, formerly of Hudson, MA; died April 13 at his residence; beloved husband of the late Theresa M. (Salvucci) Crowley for 51 years; devoted father of Janet Crowley of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Nancy lacobucci and her husband, John of Hudson, MA, Maureen Heil and her husband, Bill of Carver, MA, Ralph Crowley Jr. and his wife, Cathie of Leominster, MA and father of the late Diana Stafford.

Also survived by his sister, Mona Zajac of Franklin, MA; ten loving grandchildren and dear friend, Penny Kinder of Wellington, FL. He was the brother of the late Major Albert Crowley, Jr. Born in Newton, MA son of the late Albert F. and Mona (Halloran) Crowley; 1950 graduate of Newton High School; decorated Korean War veteran as a member of the 501st Communications Reconnaissance Group of the U.S. Army; graduate of Bentley School of Accounting; successful career in leadership at several companies such as St owe-Wood wa rd Foster Grant, American Hoechst and U.S.

Sugar. He was a member of Saint Michael's Parish Council in Hudson, MA, Hudson Boards of Assessors and Hudson Selectman where he served as its Chairman; active with the Democratic Town Committee, participating in many local, state and national campaigns; member of the BPOE and Knights of Columbus. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 10:45 AM in Saint Michaef's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson, MA. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 16, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tiqhe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc.

50 Central St. (rt. 62, exit 26 off 495) Hudson, MA 01749. (www.tighehamilton.com) Donations in memory of Mr. Crowley may be made to: Memorial and Honor Program, St.

Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries WEILER KOHL Weiler Kohl peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at JFK Hospice in Lake Worth, FL. He was born July 17, 1914 in Boston, MA. He was pre-deceased by Gertrude, his wife of 66 years.

He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Hidle of Boynton Beach and Phyllis Thrasher of Lale Worth; brother, Fred Kohl of Holtsville, NY; five grandchildren, Jonathan Hidle, Elizabeth Moore, Dr. Brenton Thrasher, Jason Thrasher and Nicole Thrasher and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Luke and Rachel. He moved from Massachusetts with his family in 1951 to Lake Worth where he owned and operated the Lake Worth Auto for many years. He was involved in several community organizations, Lake Worth General HospitalJFK, Full Gospel Business Men and Exchange Club. He was a lifelong member of the Assemblies of God where he was involved in church leadership and teaching adult Bible classes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 1 6 at the funeral home. Friends may visit an hour prior. Interment will follow at Hill rest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County. Dorsey-E.

Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL 33461 To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries JOHN HARRIS LANHAM II John Harris Lanham II, 64, of Boynton Beach passed away at home on Monday, April 12, 2010. Mr. Lanham was born April 12, 1946 in Danville, KY to John and Opal Lanham. He served in Vietnam as a US Marine. He graduated from the University of Kentucky and pursued a career in finance.

He was a member of the Delray Dunes Country Club and was an avid golfer. The highlight of his golfing career was laying in the ProAm withlee Trevino. loved music of all kinds, and he enjoyed sharing humorous stories with his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara Lanham; his daughters, Cyndi Gundlach and husband, George, Alicia Lanham and partner, Cindy Rutherford; grandchildren, Ashley and George Gundlach; sisters, Saundra Allen and Debi Grimm and numerous other in-laws, nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the LORNE SONS FUNERAL HOME, 745 NE 6th Avenue (N.

Federal Highway) Delray Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the charity of your choice. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries MARK CHARLES LYONS Mark Charles Lyons, 42, of Boynton Beach went to heaven on April 6, 2010 after a short illness. Mark was born in Melbourne, FL on December 2, 1967. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles Lyons; grandmother, Ruth Lester; grandparents, John and Dorothy Lyons and his uncle, Richard Lyons.

Mark is survived by his mother, Barbara Shaffer; grandfather, James Lester; aunts, Carole Steinmetz, Cynthia Bunnell (Brent) and Jacquie Kendall; uncles, John Lester, John Lyons (Terrie), Ron Lyons, David Lyons and several cousins. Mark had a loving soul and was adored by his mother. Mark will be placed in the Eternal Reef off Golden Beacn, FL. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Center for Group Counseling in Boca Raton, FL. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries Mr.

ALFRED PAULK Age 57, of Riviera Beach, FL passed away quietly on April 8, 2010 at J.F.K. Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 1 1 AM at Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 1120 Henrietta Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL with Dr.

Phillip Brazill, pastor. Friends may call on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 5-7 PM at TIMOTHY E. KITCHENS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL TIMOTHY E. KITCHENS FUNERAL HOME 2703 BROADWAY AVENUE RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 561-844-8744 ph. HAS CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries OSCAR K.

WASHINGTON Of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away April 7, 2010 with his family by his bedside. Mr. Washington was a World War II Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Carolyn Gibson Washington; son, Minister Vincent E. Washington; daughters, Alicia F.

Washington Hibbert (Neil), Atlanta, GA and Julia C. Washington Muhammad; daughter-in-law, Belinda Adams Washington; one brother; three sisters; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Home-Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1 1 AM at Roanoke Missionary Baptist Church, 1320 Douglas Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, with Rev. Maurice Johnson, officiating. Family will receive friends Friday, April 16, 2010, 5 to 8 PM at Royal Palm Funeral Home, 5601 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL.

To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries ALICE TYSON MALONE Alice Tyson Malone of West Palm Beach, FL and Asheville, NC died peacefully on April 8, 2010 at the age of 80. Born November 23, 1929 in Savannah, GA, Alice spent her formative years in West Palm Beach, where she attended Palm Beach High, was a cheerleader and involved in her community. Known for her beauty and savior faire, Alice was photographed and used in numerous publications encouraging tourism in the Palm Beaches. She went on to attend Florida State University and graduated with a teaching degreefrom the University of Florida in Gainesville. She taught elementary school in West Palm Beach.

Above all, Alice loved the beauty of the beach and majesty of the Atlantic Ocean. As luck would have it, she met her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard Watkins Malone on a beautiful crystal clear day on Daytona Beach. Love at first sight, they married six months later and eventually settled in Asheville, NC, where they raised their three children. A woman of great generosity and community spirit, Alice was involved in numerous philanthropic organizations and activities in Asheville. As a former teacher, she was an active participant in her children's schools and sporting activities, as well as the Boy and Girl Scouts.

But, Alice did not limit herself to the lovely Asheville she and Richard traveled the world and engaged in numerous exciting international adventures. Alice's favorite enjoyment, outside her family, were her friends. She loved spending time with her high school friends in Florida and the "Cruddettes" a group of fun loving Asheville women who were well known for their creative soirees and fun escapades. Alice's ready smile, cheerful laugh and witty repartee will be sorely missed, but she will be well remembered for her zest and love of life. She lived each and every day of her eighty years with grace, elegance and joy.

Alice leaves behind her husband, Richard Malone and two children, Patrice and Alison and five grandchildren, Paige, Laine, Tyson, Spencer and Ashley. A Memorial Service will be held in June in Asheville, NC. Donations, in memory of Alice Malone, may be made to Goodwill Industries, 15810 Indianola Rockville, MD 20855. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries ALBERTO BUTLER MEJIA "TITO" Alberto "Tito" Mejia passed away on Friday, April 9 due to an accidental drowning while vacationing with friends in Antigua. Tito Mejia grew up in New York City, NY and Locust Valley, NY.

He was 25 years old at the time of his death. He attended and graduated from The Buckley School, Deerfield Academy and Trinity College. He worked as an Investment Associate in the Private Wealth Management Division at UBS in New York. He is survived by his parents, Alberto and Peggy Mejia of New York City, NY and Palm Beach; his brother, Alexander Mejia of New York City, NY; his paternal grandmother, Julia Hernandez de Mejia of Bogota, Colombia; his aunt and godmother, Suzanne Ainslie of Palm Beach; his aunts, Julia Elvira Mejia de Pizano and Olga Mejia de Samper and his uncle, Eduardo Mejia all of Bogota, Colombia. Tito Mejia was a remarkable young man.

He will be missed greatly by his family and legions of friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 16, 2010 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 310 North Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. A memorial service is planned in New York City at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the "Tito Mejia Memorial Fund" at Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA, 01342.

Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation Services Family Owned and Operated (561)832-5171 To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries FREDDIE LEE PATTERSON, Sr. Freddie, 84, passed into eternal life on Friday, April 9, 2010. He was dearly loved and will be missed by his wife of 66 years, Adrain; children, Brenda Mckenzie (Johnny), Freddie, James, Cheryl and Debora Lynch (Silas); three nieces that he raised, Donna, Debora and Theresa; eight grandchildren, 17 great-gran cfc hi Tdren; special friend, Joanne, many special cousins, co-workers and sorrowing friends. Predeceased in death by niece, Gwendell. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 201 0 at 1 1 :00 AM, Mt.

Zion Primitive Baptist Church, 1425 9th Street, West Palm Beach, FL, Elder Cornice Reid, Pastor. Friends may call on Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:00 PM, Shuler's Memorial Chapel 5301 N. Australian Avenue, Mangonia Park, FL. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries MAXINE WALKER BRIGHT-DAVIES Maxine Walker Bright-Davies, 96, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born in Key West, FL on July 13, 1913 and was the efdest of her mother's eight children.

She was an Industrial High School graduate, received her BA from West Virginia State College and Masters From Hampton Institute. Professionally, Maxine was a classroom teacher, Guidance Counselor, Dean and Administrator for the Palm Beach County School District. She was a life-long active member of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church and an active member of the West Palm Beach Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, the West Palm Beach Chapter of the Links, Inc. and the Mu-So-Lit Club.

Service to her community included volunteering with the American Cancer SocietyRoad-to-Recovery and serving 13 years on the Civil Service Board of the City of West Palm Beach. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank Walker and Marion Major; step-father, Samuel O. Major; husbands, Revs. T. B.

Pollard and William H. Bright-Davies; daughter, Mary F. Pollard; step-daughter, Lamachoi Williamson; siblings, Ruth Nelom, Naomi Major, David Major, Frances Walker, Frank Walker and Winifred Flint. Survivors are daughter, Jacquelyn P. Knowles; step-daughters, Esther Findlay, Virginia Range and Beatrice Powell all of New York City, NY; siblings, Phillip Major, Sr.

and Lanthe BrooKs, Baltimore, MD; granddaughter, Malinda F. Knowles, New York City, NY; eight step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation 4 PM-6 PM, Friday, April 16, Grace Episcopal Church, 3600 N. Australian Ave, West Palm Beach. Funeral Mass 10 AM, Saturday, April 17, Grace Episcopal Church officiated by the Rev.

Canon Winston B. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries ESTHER H.

CONSTANT Esther H. Constant of Maple Plain, MN, formerly Lantana, FL, went home to be with her lord on Saturday, April 10, three weeks after celebrating her 99th birthday. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold E. Constant. Esther was a remarkable woman who complained rarely, criticized never and was fiercely loyal to those she loved.

Her smile and graciousness captured the hearts of those who knew her. Her positive attitude and love for the simple things of life was an example for all. Esther leaves a legacy of contentment in any situation and complete trust in God. "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised." Proverbs 31 :30. Survivors include her five children, Diane (Carlo) Shefveland, Brooklyn Center, MN, Lois (Roger) Seeger, Plymouth, MN, Harold (Nancy) Constant, Flint, Ml, Bob (Mary Lou) Constant, Lantana, FL and Richard (Miyoko) Constant, Honolulu, HI.

She also leaves ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren to cherish her memory. Funeral 2 PM Friday, April 16, at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 15800 37th Ave. Plymouth, MN, with visitation one hour before service. Interment Delano Public Cemetery, Delano, MN. Arrangements with Gearty-Delmore raT a I Plymouth, MN (763-553-1411) To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries 1 NORMAN ANTHONY CORTESE Norman Anthony Cortese, 89, husband of Arline Snyder Cortese, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

Born in Newark, NJ, he was a son of the late Philip and Viola Cortese. Served as a 1st Lt with the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during WW II. A graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, Mr. Cortese served in land development as Vice President with Arvida Corporation in South Florida. He was a former President of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Boca Raton Airport Authority as well as Chairman of the Board for the Westminster School in Miami, FL and Ft.

Lauderdale Christian School. Ordained as an Elder with the Presbyterian Church, he served in church leadership in Boca Raton, Miami and Wellington, FL. He was a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club in Boca Raton, loved animals, woodworking and was a big sports fan, especially his Yankees. In addition to his wife of 60 years, he is survived by his children, Laura (Gordon) Stammel, Lexington, KY, Paul (Shannon) Cortese, Lancaster, PA, Dean (Sue) Cortese, Hendersonville, NC, Raymond (Diane) Cortese, Crystal River, FL and Philip (Ellen) Cortese, Franklin Springs, GA; daughter-in-law, Deborah Cortese, Tallahassee, FL; as well as 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Cortese and brother, Vincent Cortese.

Services will be 10:30 AM Friday at Centenary United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to El Shaddai Haitian Ministries International, 13651 S. Biscayne River Dr, Miami, FL 33161 (www.esmihome.org) or First Care Family Resources, Inc, PO Box 15198, West Palm Beach, FL, 3341 6-51 98 (www.first-care.org) www.milwardfuneral.com To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries JULIE MARIE FLETCHER Julie Marie Fletcher, 48, Lake Worth, FL, passed away, Friday, April 9. She was born in Buffalo, NY to Francis and Judith Kopczynski.

She is survived by both parents; her daughter, Jennifer Fletcher of Charleston, WV; twin sister, June Provino and husband Michael of West Sceneca, NY and her brother, Michael Kopczynski and his wife, Lisa of Greenwood, IN. She has five nieces and one nephew, Julie, Jena, Jolene and Michael Provino and Taylor and Kayla Kopczynski. A Memorial Service was held Tuesday, April 13 at Church Of The Holy Spiritsong in Fort Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries vice Friday Palmer, Dolores, 74, of West Palm Beach, died March 28.

Shuler's Memorial Chapel, Mangonia Park. Service Saturday Patterson, Freddie 84, of West Palm Beach, died Friday Shuler's Memorial Chapel, Mangonia Park. Service Saturday Podulka, Theodore 43, of Palm Beach Gardens, died Tuesday, Edgley Cremation Services, West Palm Beach. Provus, Seymour, of Jupiter, died Sunday Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Chapel of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach. Schnell, Richard, 78, of Boynton Beach, died Wednesday Rubin Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach.

Schneid, Harriet, 78, of Boynton Beach, died Tuesday Neptune Society, Pompano Beach. Sheffield, Allison 16, of West Palm Beach, died Saturday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Lake Worth. Martin County Coll, James 85, of Stuart, died Friday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart. McNally, Frank 0., 76, of Stuart, died Tuesday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart. Mass April 23.

Queen, Airmart "Muncho" 30, of Stuart, died April 6. Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Visitation Friday; service Saturday Tallarico, John, 75, of Stuart, died Friday Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart. Mass Monday St. Lucie County Brown, Elizabeth, 65, of Fort Pierce, died April 8.

Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Visitation Friday; service Saturday Eskew, Paul "Ski" Lloyd 74, of Port St. Lucie, died Sunday Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie. Hobson, Robert Anthony 85, of Fort Pierce, died April 8.

Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Memorial service Friday Kelly, Louise 84, of Fort Pierce, died Sunday Yates Funeral Home and Crematory, Fort Pierce. Visitation and service Saturday Loman, Thomas, 84, of Fort Pierce, died Tuesday Stone Brothers Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Visitation Friday; service Saturday Prechtel, Leslie Allen, 79, of Port St. Lucie, died Tuesday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart.

Visitation today Stierlin, Agnes 100, of Port St. Lucie, died Sunday All County Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart. Mass Tuesday Okeechobee County Shoeman, William 86, of Okeechobee, died Sunday Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home Crematory, Boynton Beach. Visitation and service Friday LOIS RITA SCHWARTZ (nee Glick) Lois Rita Schwartz, (nee Glick), 78 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully on April 14, 2010. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 4, 1931 and became a full time resident of Florida in 1 975.

Mrs. Schwartz Received a Bachelors degree from Penn State University and a Masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh in primary and secondary education respectively. She was very active in charitable and religious matters in Pennsylvania and Florida. Lois Schwartz is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Melvin Schwartz, children, Judy (Leon) Tenenbaum, Steven (Cathy) Schwartz and Rabbi Kathy Cohen. Grandchildren, Salomon, Brian, Caitlin, Jennifer, Brett, Sarah, Joseph and Ariel.

She was also survived by her brother, Dr. Harold (Beverly) Glick; sister, Irene Wolfson and sisters-in-law, Deloris (Morris) Naimark and Helaine Flamm. She also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and their children. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Friday, April 16, 2010 at Temple Beth El, 333 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois's memory to Temple Beth El or Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries JUDITH SNYDER Judith Snyder, 65, of Boynton Beach, passed away, while in Hospice, on Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Douglas and sister, Caroline. She is survived by her son, Thomas Henry; daughters, Christine Pergolizzi and Kelley Bender and six grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Helen; sister, Valerie and brother, Douglas. To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries WILLIE JAMES UPSHAW "Uppie" Age 80, of Boynton Beach, FL entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Bethesda Memorial Hospital.

The Family will receive friends on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 900 N. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL. Home Going Service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 1 1 :00 AM at the above listed church. Rev.

Lance Chaney, Pastor STRAGHN SON TRI-CITY FUNERAL HOME, Delray Beach, FL In-Charge of Arrangements To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries LINDA J. WILLIS Linda J. Willis, 53, of Boca Raton, FL passed away on April 13, 2010. Linda is survived by her sons, Sean Fair and Brian (Julie) Fair and also her grandsons, Dillon and Tyler. Linda's parents, Donald and Effie Willis and her siblings, Nancy (Bill) Mantle, Donald (Bambi), Jim, Greg (Debi), Connie (Rich) Wood, Wendy (Steve) Mahle, Bill (Colleen), Gary (Patti), Laura (Mark) Padgett and 45 nieces and nephews are left to cherish her memory.

Linda had a special way of lighting up a room and she never met a stranger. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Visiting hours will be held at Babione Funeral Home, West Chapel, on Thursday, April 15, from 2 PM 4 PM and 6 PM 9 PM. A Mass celebrating her life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, April 16, at 10 AM. Arrangements under the direction of Babione Funeral Home, www.babionebocaraton.com To express condolences andor make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries SUPPORT SERVICES Find bereavement support groups.