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Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel, Thursday, Jan. 1, 1981 3B Deaths Classified Advertising ABRAHAM Martha M. Abraham, of Coconut Creek, died Monday. Mrs. Abraham came to Florida from Omaha, where she had been associated with the Omaha Public Schools as a teacher.

She was a member of Margate Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. She is survived by a son, George Jr. of Fort Lauderdale; daughter, Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Mohanna of Lake Worth; brothers, E. K.

Yanney of Lodgepole, Vernon Yanney of North Platte, Michael Vanney of Omaha; sisters, Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Shada of Kearney, Mrs. Kenneth (Milly) Shada of Omaha, and Mrs. Paul (Minnette) Steinbrink of Kearney, Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 1301 NE 38th Street Oakland Park.

Burial will be in Omaha. Local arrangements by R. JAY KRAEER MARGATE FUNERAL HOME One North State Road 7. Helen A. Batson, 67, of North Miami Beach, died BATSON 9 December 31 in Hollywood.

She was a resident for 25 years coming from Boston, MA. She is survived by her son, John of Hollywood; brother, Francis Trainor of Boston. Repose will be Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. PANCIERA with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

MEMORIAL HOME 4200 Hollywood Boulevard. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Chaminade Chapel. Interment in Lauderdale Memorial Park. BURKE Thomas J.

Burke, 69, of 4305 NW 47th Court, Tamarac, passed away Wednesday at a local hospital. Mr. Burke came to this area eight years ago from Southfield, MI. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church and former president of University of Detroit Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn daughters, Mrs. Sheri Kennedy of Bloomfield, Ms. Mary Kay Andries of Birmingham, brother, William J. Burke of Brooklyn, sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Vantilburg of Uclid, Mrs.

Helen Campbell of Seattle, and five grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wake service Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church, followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Broward County Chapter, Inc. P.O.

Box 14213, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33302. Arrangements under the direction of JENNINGS FUNERAL HOME 3904 West Commercial Boulevard. FINDER Irene Finder, of 2531 NE 8th Terrace, Pompano Beach, died Monday. Arrangements by R.

JAY KRAEER SAMPLE ROAD FUNERAL HOME 946-2900. ABRAHAM MAURO FRASCATI Anthony T. Frascati, P.h.D., 88, of 1000 South Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, died at a local hospital on Tuesday. He had been a local resident for the past seven years, previously residing in Carmel, NY. He was born in Italy, entered Syracuse University in 1913 and was one of the founders of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Alpha Chapter.

He later studied at the Graduate School of Chemistry at John Hopkins University. During WWI he was involved in the development of tear gas, and later became a research chemist for Dupont and National Analine. In 1922 he returned to his primary interest, perfumery, and was involved with many of the leading companies as a perfumer and research chemist. He was a past president and one of the organizers of the American Society of Perfumers. He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine; brothers, Charles of Silver Spring, and Joseph of Tarrytown, sisters, Mrs.

Catherine LaRosa of Albany, NY. and Mrs. Mary LaPenna of Syracuse, and two grandchildren. He also was the father of the late Richard Frascati. A cremation memorial service was held on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at a later date at Rayond Hill Cemetery, Carmel, NY. Arrangements by BAIRD-CASE NORTH FEDERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORY GARASSINO Luigi Garassino, 90, of Boca Raton, passed away December 30th after a long illness. Services and interment will be in Waterbury, CT. Local arrangements by THE ALEMY MEMORIAL HOME 3890 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.

GERSTENLAUER John Joseph Gerstenlauer, 56, of 1700 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, died Tuesday afternoon at Broward General Medical Center. Mr. Gerstenlauer was born in Brooklyn, NY and came here three and a half years ago from New York City. He was a veteran of the Army in WWII and was a retired detective from the NYC Police Department; member of Knights of Columbus; Republican Club and Retired Detective's Association. He was the beloved husband of Mary; loving and devoted father of Mauren Williams, Eileen Stewart and John C.

all of Fort Lauderdale; cherished and adored grandfather of Jennifer, Merrideth, Gregory Williams and Gillian Stewart; beloved brother of Rosemary Zarcone and Helen Lysaght. Also survived by sonsin-law, Richard Stewart and Ronald Williams. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church with interment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Rosary service Thursday, January 1st at 7 p.m. at the BLACKBURN FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. HEIMBERGER Vernon William Heimberger, 77, of 920 NE 27th Avenue, Pompano Beach, died Sunday, December 21st.

Mr. Heimberger came to this area 15 years ago from Shaker Heights, where he had been associated with United States Steel as a manager in electrical sales. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls, OH. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Edward (Susan) Lezak of Chagrin Falls, brother, Roger of Willoughby, sister, Elsie Heimberger of Willoughby, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in Chagrin Falls, Wednesday, December 24th, followed by interment. Local arrangements in charge R. JAY KRAEER POMPANO BEACH FUNERAL HOME 200 North Federal Highway. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methouist Church, Chagrin Falls, 20 South Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls, OH. 44022.

JONES Harry R. Jones, December 30, Lauderdale Lakes. Local arrangements by JOHN R. ARTHURS FU. NERAL HOME 1351 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach, 421-6202.

KASLER Rex Mumford Kasler, 25, of 2500 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, passed away Tuesday in the Broward General Medical Center. A resident here 22 years, coming from Arizona he was a student at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Member of the first Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church choir (Kirk Singers). He swam for the Sunrise Junior High School swim team; the Nova High School team from 1970 to 1973 (the team was state champs in 1971, 1972, 1973, and he was captain of the swim team in 1973); also played water polo and was involved in the Junior Nationals from 1970 to 1973; for this he was honored by the Miami Herald at the All Broward Sports Banquet on June 4, 1973. During this time he was honored to be included in the Nova High Olympian Hall of Fame.

He was also a member of the Exchange Club at Nova. He continued swimming at Auburn (during his participation, the swim team was ranked 7th in the nation). His education took him from Auburn University to Lincolnland Community College in Springfield, IL. and from there to the University of Hawaii. From that school he went back to Spartanburg, SC.

where he settled on his chosen career in Chiropractic. Survived by his mother, Mrs. Barbara M. Kasler and father, Richard E. Kasler of Fort Lauderdale; brother and sister-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Frank C. Gardner and family of Cashiers, NC; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex E.

Kasler of Zanesville, maternal grandmother, Mrs. R. W. Mumford of Indianapolis, uncles, Rufus W. Mumford, Jr.

of Bradenton, Thomas H. Kasler of Newport Beach, James H. Kasler of Kankakee, James J. Lamb III of Indianapolis, aunts, Mrs. John C.

Walker of Fort Lauderdale, Mrs. John Robert Johnson, Sr. of Indianapolis, IN. and a host of other friends and relatives. Service at 11 a.m.

Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Richard E. Neumann, officiating. Interment in Lauderdale Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects 3 to 5 p.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at FAIRCHILD NORTH FEDERAL FUNERAL HOME. KINNEY Elizabeth V. Kinney, 70, of 1181 NW 46th Avenue, Lauderhill, passed away suddenly December 30 in Plantation. She was an 11 year resident coming from Boston, MA.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert F. of Lauderhill; two daughters, Rosemary Uicker of and Carolann Paulick of Lauderhill; two brothers, four sisters and six grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday, January Ist from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at THE ALEMY MEMORIAL HOME 3890 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale (565-5601).

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2nd at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Lauderdale Memorial Gardens. LOCKWOOD Clarence J. Lockwood, of 777 NE 36th Street, died Sunday.

Arrangements by R. JAY KRAEER SAMPLE ROAD FUNERAL HOME 946-2900. MAURO Grace Mauro, December 29, Fort Lauderdale. Local arrangements by JOHN R. ARTHURS FUNERAL HOME 1351 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach, 421-6202.

MOORE Roy A. Moore, December 27, Fort Lauderdale. Arrangements JOHN R. ARTHURS FUNERAL HOME 1351 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach, 421-6202. MORSE Edna Sally Morse, 90, of 1460 NE 16th Avenue, North Miami, died at a local area hospital on Saturday.

She had been a local resident for the past seven years, previously residing in NYC. She was the loving wife of the late Herman Morse and is survived by her son, Ralph T. of daughter, Mrs. Elaine Farkas of Sunrise; brother, Harold J. Becker of four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A cremation memorial service will be held at the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday. The I family suggests that in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made to a children's home in Israel. Arrangements by 'BAIRD-CASE TAMARAC CHAPEL AND CREMATORY. NEUDECK Rose L.

Neudeck, 83, of 4441 NE 17th Avenue, Oakland Park, passed away Tuesday at Holy Cross Hospital. A resident here 20 years from St. Louis, she was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is survived by four nephews, Louis A. Schmitt of Nashville, Robert W.

Schmitt of Murray Hill, John L. Schmitt of Albany, and James Schmitt of San Francisco, CA. Wake service at 8 p.m. Thursday at FAIRCHILD OAKLAND PARK CHAPEL 1801 East Oakland Park Boulevard. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.

Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment in Lauderale Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

NETHERO John J. Nethero, 78, of 1450 NE 36th Street, Pompano Beach, died Monday in Jackson, MS. He was a retired high school teacher, survived by his wife Edith; son Warner of Clinton, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Lytton of North Canton, OH. Cryptside service will be 10 a.m.

Saturday at Forest Lawn Mausoleum by Pastor Stephen Gronseth of the Zion Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m Friday at the R. JAY KRAEER SAMPLE ROAD FUNERAL HOME 1199 NE. 36th Street. Etienne Nourot, of Tamarac, died Tuesday.

Arrangements by R. JAY KRAEER CORAL SPRINGS FUNERAL HOME 753-8960. PARKER Marion I. Parker, 85, of 1451 NE 31st Court, Pompano Beach, died Tuesday in Attleboro, MA. She is survived by her son, Herbert C.

of Attleboro; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held Friday at the R. JAY KRAEER SAMPLE ROAD FUNERAL HOME 1199 NE 36th Street, followed by interment. Donations may be made to the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, or the American Cancer Society. RADER Helen A.

Rader, 68, of Deerfield Beach, died Tuesday, December 30, 1980 at a local hospital. An 11 year resident from Berwyn, she is survived by her husband, Stanley and two grandchildren, Lori Ann and Gregory Perrin of Boca Raton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the BECKER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Dr. Arland V.

Briggs of Community Presbyterian Church, Deerfield Beach, officiating. Interment to follow in Deerfield Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Arrangements by BECKER FUNERAL HOME 1444 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach.

ROGERS Jeffery Rogers, died December 31st. Arrangements pending R. JAY KRAEER BOCA RATON FUNERAL HOME 1353 North Federal Highway, 395-1800. ROSS Ronald P. Ross, 30, of Margate, died Tuesday.

resident seven years from Utica, NY. He is survived by his wife, Regina; son, Jason; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ross of Fort Lauderdale; brother, David of Fort Lauderdale; sister, Laurie Ross of Fort Lauderdale; and grandmother, Rose Ross. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday at the R. JAY KRAEER MARGATE FUNERAL HOME One North State Road 7, followed by services and interment in Utica, NY. SHAW Bert Shaw, died December 31st. Arrangements pending R. JAY KRAEER BOCA RATON FUNERAL HOME 1353 North Federal Highway, 395-1800.

SIMONS Beulah Simons, December 28th, Hollywood, FL. Local Arrangements JOHN R. ARTHURS FUNERAL HOME 1351 NE 48th Street, Pompano Beach, 421-6202. SMOAK Edgar J. Smoak, 73, of 711 NE 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, died Wednesday.

Mr. Smoak came to Pompano Beach 71 years ago from Fairfield, FL. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach; Pompano Beach Masonic Lodge 263 F. A.M.; past president of the Pompano Beach Rotary; past president of the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce; a charter member of Sterling McClellan American Legion Post 142 and the Pompano Beach Historical Society. He was a teacher at Pompano High School for 11 years and was High School Principal from 1947-1948.

He then joined his brother, Albert and formed the Smoak Brothers Construction Company until he retired. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Charlie (Dolores) Thwaites of Pompano Beach; grandchildren Mrs. Doreen Smith and Chet Thwaites of Rome, brothers, Preston of Jacksonville and Clarence of Fort Lauderdale; sisters, Mrs. Clayton (Annie) Chervenic of Pompano Beach and Mrs.

William (Pauline) Christian of Okala, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach by Dr. Robert L. Smith, followed by interment in a local cemetery.

Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the R. JAY KRAEER POMPANO BEACH FUNERAL HOME. There will be Masonic services 8 the funeral home. p.m.

Friday at STONEHOUSE Ralph G. Stonehouse, 76, of 4210 SW 6th Street, Plantation, passed away Tuesday at the Sheffield Convalarium. A resident here 17 years from Middeport, NY. Mr. Stonehouse was a retired golf pro.

Member of B.P.O.E. 1517 and the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. A 50 year member of Pentalpha Masonic Lodge 564 F. A.M. in Indianapolis, IN.

Veteran of WWII. Survived by his wife, Ruth; brother, Russell Stonehouse, of Indianapolis, sister, Mae Hoffman of Miami Shores; niece Pam Hoffman and nephew Gregory Hoffman, both of Miami Shores. Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at FAIRCHILD WEST BROWARD CHAPEL Service at 10 a.m. Friday at Fairchild West Broward Chapel with Father James English of St.

Ambrose Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Miami. Friends may pay their respects 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

WHITE Thomas M. White, 71, of 1228 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderale, passed away Tuesday at his residence. A resident here 43 years from Hamilton, VA. Mr. White was a Broward Transit Bus driver for 30 years.

He was a veteran of WWII, US Army Air Force; member of the American Legion William C. Morris Post 36. He is survived by his wife, Ethelmae; three daughters, Arlene Fike of Dunnellon, Joyce Handley of Franklin, Sherry Berry of Las Vegas, three brothers, Robert of Alexandria, Leigh of Hamilton, and Albert of Purcelville, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Service at 11:30 a.m. Friday at FAIRCHILD NORTH FEDERAL CHAPEL with Rev.

James R. Hebel of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment in Lauderdale Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday. WILLIAMS J. Allen Williams, of Deerfield Beach, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are by R. JAY KRAEER DEERFIELD BEACH FUNERAL HOME 427-5544.

ZOCCHI Frank L. Zocchi, 78, of 8252 NW 9th Street, Plantation, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; sons, Salvatore of Manasquan, Anthony of Atlantic City, Frank Jr. of Ft. Bragg, daughters, Peggy Stutesman of Plantation, Mary Coffey of Cooper City, Lucille Dudek of Avenel, Carmella Schiessl and Kathleen Scanion both of Bricktown, NJ; 17 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the FRED HUNTER UNIVERSITY DRIVE HOME 2401 South University Drive where a prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be offered Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St.

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