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The Orlando Sentinel, Tuesday, March 23, 1999 Obituaries SUSIE BAKER, 48, N. John Street, Orlando, died Sunday, March 21. Mrs. Baker was an executive secretary. Born in Orlando, she was a lifelong resident.

She was Protestant. Survivors: husband, Jerry: son, Brian, Orlando; sisters, Donna Warren, Bristol, Judith Sipos, Orlando; brother, Victor Bragg, Frank R. De Vincenzo, John R. De Vincenzo, Robert C. De Vincenzo.

Dove Funeral and Crematory, Conway Chapel, Orlando. ALFRED W. BENEDIX, 83, Cloverlawn Avenue, Orlando, died Monday, March 22, of congestive heart failure. Mr. Benedix was a carpenter.

Born in Lewiston, Maine, he moved to Central Florida in 1976. He was a member of Reformed Presbyterian Church. He was an Army veteran of World War 11. Survivors: wife, Rita; son, Rene, Orlando; daughters, Nancy Swanson, Orlando, Louise Turmenne, Winter Park; sisters, Christine Richard. Orlando, Pearl Philbrick, Storrs, four grandchildren; two great Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando.

JOHN A. BOMM 58, 6441 Swallow Hill Drive, Orlando, died Saturday, March 20, of respiratory failure. Mr. Bomm was an executive manager in the food industry. Born in Williamsport, he moved to Central Florida in 1990.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He was a member of Street Stocker Racers Club, New Jersey, Rosevilles of the Past Pottery Club and a Fourth Degree Sir Knight of the Knight of Columbus Council 11673, Apopka. Survivors: wife, Nancy sons. John Orlando, Michael, New Jersey; two grandchildren.

Loomis Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Apopka. MICHAEL ROBERT CWICK, 40, 1330 20th Orlando, died Tuesday, March 9. Mr. Cwick was a factory worker. Born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, he moved to Central Florida in 1995.

He was Roman Catholic. Survivors: parents, Huguette and Robert, Grayling, brother, David Orlando; sisters, Jovette Houtteman, West Bloomfield, Micheline Bauman, Troy, Mich. Postell's Mortuary-Pine Hills Chapel, Orlando. JOSEPH ALLEN DAMRON, 5 months, 'Noelwood Court. Ocoee, died Sunday, March 21.

Joseph was born in Ocoee. He was a member of Bride of Christ Church. Survivors: mother, Rebecca; brother, Randall, Ocoee; maternal grandmother, Carole Bray, Hollywood; maternal grandfather, Larry, Sunrise. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Orlando. DONNA JEAN DAY, 65, Priest Court, Orlando, died Saturday, March 20, of cancer.

Mrs. Day was a homemaker. Born in Chicago, she moved to Central Florida in 1972. She was a member of AMF Semoran Bowling League. She was Christian.

Survivors: husband, Harold; sons, George Christ, Wayne Christ, both of Orlando, Thomas Christ, Orlando; daughter, Cinthia Russo, Chicago; brothers, Harold Wilson Mesa, Thomas Wilson, William Maxwell, both of Fort Wayne, sisters, Phyllis Puhite, Sarasota, Barbara Beber, Auburn, one grandchild. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home-Conway Chapel, Orlando. GARY FREDERIC DELISI, 46, Giant Oak Lane, Orlando, died Tuesday, March 16. Mr. DeLisi was a ramp agent for Northwest Airlines.

He was born in Providence, R.I. Survivors: mother, Hilda; brother, Kenneth Orlando. Rebello Funeral Home, East Providence, R.I. JERRY K. DORSEY, 62, 1515 Port Malabar Palm Bay, died Sunday, March 21.

Mr. Dorsey was a communications specialist with RCA and a payload specialist for CSR at Cape Canaveral. Born in Beckley, W.Va., he moved to Central Florida in 1959. He was Baptist. He was a Navy veteran.

Survivors: sons, Timothy, Jacksonville, Jeffrey, Belpre, Ohio, Robert, Pinellas Park; daughters, Sherry Warner, Bonita Springs, Michelle Dorsey, Winstead, brother, Jim, Phoenix; sister, Sally Anthony, San Diego; three grandchildren. Davis Funeral Home, Melbourne. LILLIANE MARTHA DUCHARME, 91, 125 Sea Breeze Circle, Merritt Island, died Sunday, March 1 21. Mrs. Ducharme was a homemaker.

Born in Woonsocket, R.I., she moved to Central Florida in 1956. president of Ceramic Club. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Survivors: daughters, Connie Funeral notices BAKER, SUSIE Funeral Services for Mrs. Susie Baker, age 48 of 340 N.

John St. Orlando who passed away on Sunday will be held. Wed. March 24, 1999, 2pm at Dove Funeral Chapel Crematory with Pastor Bob Followell officiating. Viewing will be held Tues, 4-9pm.

Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando. Arrangements by DOVE FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORY, Conway Chapel CRAWFORD, HENRY G. A funeral service celebrating the life of Mr. Henry G. Crawford will be conducted Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Weiss officiating.

Interment will follow in the Enterprise-Ever4 green Cemetery, The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family graciously requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of West Volusia Unit 2777 Enterprise Road, Suite 101, Orange City, 32763. Arrangements entrusted to ALTMAN-LONG FUNERAL HOME, DEBARY 407-668-8880 CRUZ, ROSENDO HERRERA Rosendo Herrera Cruz was born on November 19, 1919 in Vieques, Puerto Rico. He passed away on the 20th day of March, 1999 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. He was 79 years old.

A faithful member of Central Spanish Baptist Church of Orlando. His father was Ramon Cruz and his mother Monserrate Herrera. He married Maria Martinez Mora and they had 4 children; Mar-4 cos Antonio, Benjamin, Lucy Hale and Nancy Jimenez. There are eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren living. They moved to Philadelphia in 1950 where he was a carpenter by trade and moved to Florida in the year 1973.

Rosendo was a good dedicated Christian and finished his education at home by correspondence courses to be a lay church leader. Officiating is the Reverend Modesto D. Lopez, Bilingual Evangelist. Services will be held on Tuesday at the Forest City Chapel of the Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home. Visitation for friends will be on Monday from to BALDWIN FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME.

Forest City Chapel 622 West S.R. 436 Altamonte Springs, Fl. 32714 (407) 869-6065. HAYWOOD, MARIAN A. Memorial Services will be held Wed.

(Mar. 24, 1999), 11:00 A.M. at Tavares Cemetery with Rev. Denman Jones, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Tavares officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations be made to the Building Fund of the Methodist Church of Tavares STEVERSON HAMLIN HILBISH FUNERAL HOME 226 E.

BURLEIGH BLVD. TAVARES, FL 32778 Kramer, Merritt Island, Claire Blake, Oak Hill, W.Va.: sisters. Claire Marechal, Cocoa, Cecile Trottier, Canada; brother, Alfred Trottier, Blackstone, five grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home, Cocoa Beach. HELEN M.

FUSON, 80, State Circle, Lake Mary, died Saturday, March 20. Mrs. Fuson was a nurse. Born in Tulsa, Okla, she moved to Central Florida in 1959. She was a member of American Legion Post 286.

She was Roman Catholic. Survivors: sister; Beatrice, Orlando; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Central Florida 469 Direct Cremation Service, Orlando. ANGELO FRANK GENOVESE, 83, 337 Blue Bayou Drive, died Friday, March 19. Mr.

Genovese was a shoe cobbler. Born in Albany, N.Y., he moved to Central Florida in 1988. He was Roman Catholic. Survivors: daughter, Nancy Tint, Kissimmee; sister, Mary La Gaipe, Neptune, N.J.: brothers, Louis, Dallas, Frank, Brooklyn, N.Y.: two grandchildren. Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home, Kissimmee.

CARIDA "ATELLE" GILOT, 70, 5510 Painted Oak Court, Orlando, died Friday, March 19, of respiratory failure. Mrs. Gilot was a homemaker. Born in Haiti, she moved to Central Florida in 1996. She was a member of Church of God.

Survivors: husband, Joseph daughters, Carline Lazarre, Winny, both of Orlando; sons, Jimmy, Queens, N.Y., Robert, Miami, Benson, Orlando; sisters, Philomene Orius, Barnadette Thelemaque, both of Canada, Rose Thelemaque, Boston; brothers, Christian Orius, Haiti, Fritz Thelemaque, Canada; six grandchildren. Postell's Mortuary-Pine Hills Orlando. H. FRED HALING, 75, Swan Lane, Altamonte Springs, died Monday, March 2, of congestive heart failure. Mr.

Haeling was a general insurance agent. Born in New York City, he moved to Central Florida in 1960. He was a member of Rolling Hills Golf Club. He was a member of Fleet Reserve. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the Navy and a veteran of World War 11.

Survivors: wife, Winnifred; daughters, Sandra Smith, Altamonte Springs, Susan Hopf, Enterprise; brother, William Sacramento, two grandsons. BaldwinFairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Springs. CHARLES HASTINGS, 74, East Washington Street, Orlando, died Sunday, March 21, of cancer. Mr. Hastings worked at an office switch- board.

Born in Petersburg, he moved to Central Florida in 1957. He attended Calvary Assembly, Winter Park. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War I. Survivors: wife, Robbie Jo; sons, Ronnie Michael both of Orlando; mother, Lucille, Tennessee; brothers, William, Jack, both of TennesBaldwin-Fairchild Fu- neral Home-Ivanhoe Chapel, Orlando. see; two granddaughters.

MARK ALLEN HAYES, 49, 826 1 W. Washington Street, Orlando, died Saturday, March 13. Mr. Hayes was a a a a labor pool worker. Born in Washington, D.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1992.

He was Christian. Survivors: sister, Marilyn Chmielewski, Brookeville, M.D.; brother, Douglas, Teaneck, N.J. Postell's Mortuary-Pine Hills Chapel, Orlando. MILDRED EILEEN HOPPER, 75, Oak Street, Apopka, died Saturday, March 20. Mrs.

Hopper was a homemaker. Born in Canton, Ohio, she moved to Central Florida in 1985. She was a member of Elks Lodge. She was a member of Lowell United Church of Christ. Survivors: sons, Michael Apopka, Patrick Lawton, daughter, Judy Workman, Orlando; six grandchildren.

Beacon's National Cremation Society-Winter Park Chapter. ESTHER M. HORAN. 85, Westgate Kissimmee, died Saturday, March 20. Mrs.

Horan worked with the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. She was born in Madison, Wis. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary Rescue Mission. She was Baptist. Survivors: sons, Donald St.

Cloud, Robert, Wheaton, Philip, Greensboro, seven grandchildren; four Notices, In Memoriams Cards of Thanks paid advertising. Call 420-5145 LOAR, DAVID A. Funeral Services for David A. Loar, 20, Laura Place, Orlando who died Friday, March 19 will be Wednesday, March 24 at the Lankford Chapel of Memories, Deland at 8:00 P.M. with Pastor Daniel Baker officiating.

Viewing will be prior to the Service from 6:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Born in Orlando he has been a lifetime resident of the area. Mr. Loar was an air conditioning mechanic and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Orlando.

He was also members of the Jamlando Rollerskating Club, Brown Belt at U.S.A. GOJU of Orlando, International Brotherhood of Magicians and of the Winter Park Police Explorers. Survivors include his father, Richard Loar of Nashville, TN. Mother Step-father, Linda Matt Reinders of Orlando, Brother, Jason Loar of Orlando. Sisters, Christina Melissa Reinders of Orlando.

Paternal Grandmother, Lotta Loar of Cumberland, MD. Maternal Grandparents, June Harold Ver Halen of Orlando. Girlfriend. Alison Nocito, Deltona. LANKFORD FUNERAL HOME IN DELAND is in Charge (904) 734-2244.

CURBOW, HEATHER JANE YOUNG Funeral services for Ms. Curbow will be held from the First Baptist Church of Eustis on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Stan Hannan and Dr. Skip Haymans officiating.

Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Those desiring may direct memorials to The Heather Young Curbow Memorial Fund, United Southern Bank, P.O. Box 1925, Eustis, FL 32727. HAMLIN HILBISH FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 326 E.

Orange Eustis, Fl. THORNTON, JOHN F. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Thornton will be held from Greenwood Cemetery on Wednesday at 11:00 AM with Dr. Skip Haymans officiating, HAMLIN HILBISH FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Eustis.

Borrowed clarinet led ear jazz career By Sandra Mathers self to play on a borrowed clarinet, his wife said. OF THE SENTINEL STAFF In 1995, his CD Sax-O-Poem was named "best of the year" by Rick Fay of Lake Mary, a jazz critic Tex Wyndham of the well-known Central Florida jazz trade publication American musician who worked for Dis- Ragtime. Two years later, Fay for 30 years, died Monday of joined the Statesmen of Jazz ney cancer. He was 72. Benny Waters, Harry Edison, "Daddy Rick," as he was "Doc" Cheatham, Al Gray and known, joined Walt Disney Louis Bellson for a jazz tour World in 1976 after a seven-year in Japan.

stint at Disneyland in Califor- Fay also is survived by sons nia. James and He led the Magic Kingdom Daniel, both band and Epcot's Pearly Band, a of Orlando; Dixieland group, before joining daughters the orchestra at the Grand Flor- Diane-Roidian Resort. He retired two melle Fay of years ago. Nashville, Fay was a vocalist who played and the clarinet and the tenor and Sandra soprano saxophones, appeared Beebe of Orat numerous jazz festivals and lando; stepplayed with such jazz notables sons Chris as the late Bob Haggart, Wild Fay Ragland and Bill Davison and Red Norvo. Kevin was a born musician," land, both of Orlando; stepsaid his wife, Becky Fay.

"He daughter Karen Kraftchick of was a composer and poet who Orlando; and 10 grandchildren. recorded for Arbors Records." Orlando Direct Cremation Fay began his jazz career at Service is handling arrange19 in Los Angeles. His ments. In lieu of flowers, donawho played background organ tions can be made to the Central music for radio: soap operas, Florida Jazz Society, which has tried to discourage her son from set up a scholarship fund in a jazz career, but he taught him- Fay's name. great grandchildren.

Family Funeral Care, Orlando. EVELYN E. HOUNSHELL, 71, 251. Florida Melbourne, died Thursday, March 18. Mrs.

Hounshell was a homemaker. Born Ivanhoe, she moved to Central Florida 1952. in She was Baptist. Survivors: sons, Roger, Freemont, Leon, Camarillo, stepmother, Thelma Alley, Jefferson, Ohio; three grandchildren. Davis Funeral Home, Melbourne.

ALBERT GERALD ISAAC, 81, San Jose Road, Winter Haven, died Saturday, March 20. Mr. Isaac was a district inspector for the Detroit Police Dept. Born in Detroit, he moved to Central Florida in 1980. He was past president of Detroit Lieutenants and Sergeants Association and Dads Club.

He was past president of Michigan Chiefs of Police. He was a member and elder at Hope Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven. Survivors: wife, Patricia daughters, Lois Ullmann, Baltimore, Linda Scott, Traverse City, son, Daniel, Traverse City; stepdaughters, Shelly Palczewski, Utica, Jacqueline Conrad, White River, stepsons, William Carew, Eaton Rapids, John Carew, Sparta, N.J.; sister, Eileen Weber, South Lyon, 19 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Sunset Cremations, Altamonte Springs. MILDRED R.

JEROME, 84, Oak Grove, Kissimmee, died Sunday, March 21. Mrs. Jerome was a homemaker. Born in Lowell, she moved to Central Florida in 1998. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughter, Cobina R. Dwiggins, Kissimmee; sister, Ruth Butterfield, Chelmsford, seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Conrad and Thompson Funeral Home, Kissimmee. WALTER W. "SLIM" JORDAN, 84, 925 S.

Christina Avenue, Apopka, died Monday, March 22. Mr. Jordan was a contractor in the painting industry. Born in Houston County, he moved to Central Florida in 1944. Survivors: wife, Mildred sons, Lennis, Charles, both of Apopka, Bill, Winter Park; daughter, Sara Scherer, Apopka; seven grandchildren; eight grandchildren.

Loomis Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated, Apopka. DOROTHY INGRID LESLEY, 91, S. Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park, died Sunday, March 21. Mrs. Lesley was a homemaker.

Born in Yachats, she moved to Central Florida in 1956. She was a member of Eastern Star. She IN LOVING MEMORY OF CLAUDINE C. MALONEY In loving memory of our dear beloved Claudine C. Maloney, who departed this life on March 20, 1998.

God saw you were getting tired and the cure was not to be so he So he put his hands around you and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched you pass away. Although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God called you home to prove to us he only takes the best.

Lovingly remembered by Jason (son), Judy, Amy, Cleopatra, Margaret Mirabelle and Jasmine (sisters), Egbert, Richard and Willis (brothers), Nieces and Nephews of the Maloney family (Barbados). Other friends, relatives and Staff of Winter Park Memorial Hospital (Respiratory Therapy Department). LESLEY, DOROTHY INGRID Funeral Services for Dorothy I. Lesley, 91, of Winter Park, who passed away Mar. 21, will be held Mar.

24 at 1 P.M. at the Goldenrod Chapel of BaldwinFairchild. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Mar. 24 from 12:30 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Interment will immediately follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, FL. Mrs. Lesley is also survived by grandson, David Pardue of Tampa, granddaughter Melinda Kalin of Spokane, and great grand daughters Faith and Ashley Kalin of Spokane. BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOMES, Goldenrod Chapel, 7520 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792 677-5091 WYSONG, ELZINA MARIE Funeral services for Elzina Marie Wysong, 90, of Kissimmee, will be held Graveside 11am, Wednesday in Osceola Memory Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be 5-9pm, this evening.

GRISSOM FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, Kissimmee. 407-847-3131. Butler, rlando. Sunset Cremations, Altamonte Springs. EDWARD M.

MARKIEWIC, 45, 451 Laof injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. narkshire Place, Apopka, died Friday; March 1 19, Mr. Markiewic was a salesman in the transportation industry. Born in Derby, he moved to Central Florida in 1987. He was a member of County Harley Owners Group and Seminole, was a member of St.

Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Apopka. Survivors: wife, Mary; father, Edward Derby; daughters, Dana, Devan, both of Apopka. Loomis Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated, Apopka. ANNI L. MCKISSIC, 74, N.

Doris Street, Kissimmee, died Friday, March 19. Mrs. McKissic was a loan officer. Born in Germany, he moved to Central Florida in 1990. She was Lutheran.

Survivors: son, Robert, Oviedo; daughters, Barbara, Kissimmee, Helen, Pembroke Pines. Sunset Cremations, Altamonte Springs. JOHN JAMES MESSINA, 82, Ocean Beach Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, died Friday, March 19. Mr. Messina was a retired Air Force chief master sergeant and owner of an apartment complex.

Born in Hammonton, N.J., he moved to Central Florida in 1980. He was a member of Pearl Harbor Association and Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Church of Our Saviour. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Margaret; son, Arnold, New Jersey; stepdaughter, Janice Funderburke, Tennessee; two stepgrandchildren.

Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home, Cocoa Beach. STANLEY C. MONROE, 62, Columbia Avenue, St. Cloud, died Saturday, March 20. Mr.

Monroe was a writer. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Central Florida in 1995. He was Protestant. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors: several nieces; several nephews.

Sunset Cremations, Altamonte Springs. LYNDON MARTIN NORGREN, 93, Annie Street, orlando, died Sunday, March 21. Mr. Norgren, was a retired self-employed printer. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved to Central Florida in 1971.

He was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, Orange City. Survivors: son, Peter, West Caldwell, daughters, Johanna Jordan, Orlando, Constance, Brooklyn, N.Y.; brother, Irving, Brooklyn; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Carey Hand Garden Chapel Home for Funerals, Orlando. CHARLOTTE E. NUGENT, 82, Amelia Avenue, Orlando, died Saturday, March 20.

Mrs. Nugent was a retired nurse. Born in Chicago, she moved to Central Florida in 1950. She was Protestant. Carey Hand Cox-Parker Funeral Home, Winter Park.

WALLACE F. PRIOR, 92, 442 W. Wisconsin Orange City, died Saturday, March 20. Mr. Prior was a retired craftsman in the furniture-production industry.

Born in Plymouth, he moved to Central Florida in 1959. Survivors: sons, Clifford DeLand, Ronald Orange City; daughters, Patricia E. Hubbard, St. Albans, Aleen Durkee, Randolph, Jeannette A. Bird, Orange City, Phyllis C.

Paquin, Hudson sister, Arlene Desjardin, Jupiter; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home, Orange City. KATHERINE C. REDMUN, 84, New York St. Cloud, died Sunday, March 21.

Mrs. Redmun was a retired postmaster of the U.S. Post Office. Born in Portland, Maine, she moved to Central Florida in 1974. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Bolsters Mill, Maine, Bridgeton PTA, Bridgeton, Maine, National Post Masters Association, New England Club, Ct.

Cloud. She was superintendent of Casco Community Church Sunday School. Survivors: son, Richard A. Duntley, Westbrook, Maine; daughter, Priscilla D. Nelson, Anandale, brother, Philip G.

Cole, Casco, Maine; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Fisk Funeral Home and Crematory, St. Cloud. FRANCISCO RIVAS, 91, Millbank Drive, Orlando, died Monday, March 22. Mr.

Rivas was a printer. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to Central Florida in 1996. He was Roman Catholic. Survivors: wife, Isaura; sons, Raul, Antonio, both of Orlando, Francisco New York City; daughters, Maria Calderon, Orlando, Margarita Gonzalez, New York City; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Orlando.

FRIEDA A. SEUFER, 90, Jacksonville died Monday, March 22. Mrs. Seufer was a homemaker. Born in Germany, she moved to Jacksonville from Central Florida in 1998.

She was a member of the German American Club. She was Lutheran. Survivors: daughter, Evelyn Claus, Jacksonville; son, Otto, Ormond Beach; sister, Johanna Stabler, Tucson, four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Altman-Long Funeral Homes, DeBary. FRED G.

SIEFKER 78, 1051 Sweet Tree Court, Apopka, died Sunday, March 21. Mr. Siefker worked in marketing for Union Oil Co. Born in Indianapolis, he moved to Central Florida in 1977. He was a member of Mason Center Lodge, Indianapolis.

He was a member of First United Church of Apopa. Survivors: wife, Jeanette sons, Allan Bratton, Casselberry, Steve Bratton, Oklahoma; daughters, Oleta Boland, Miami, Pam Hudson, Bradenton; brother, Glenn, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Loomis Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated, Apopka. ISA CAIN VASUTA, 91, 12364 Capri Circle, Treasure Island, died Sunday, March 21. Mrs.

Vasuta was a homemaker. Born in Calhoun County, W.Va., she moved to Central Florida in 1991. She was Protestant. Survivors: son, Ray Lamp, Palm Bay; daughter, Sandra Greco, Treasure Island; sister, Geraldine McCarty, Clarksburg, W.Va.; brother, Ray Cain, West Milford, W.Va.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one -grandchild. Brownie Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne.

RICHARD JOHN VOITEL, Amameda Drive, Deltona, died Friday, March 19. Mr. Voitel was a retored quality-assurance inspector with Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Raritan, N.J.. Born in Washington, D.C., he moved to Central Florida in 1998. He was a Navy veteran.

Survivors: wife, Pat; parents, Fritz and Marjorie, Capital Heights, sons, Richard John DeBary, Jeffrey, Piedmont, S.C.; sisters, Gretchen Scharf, Spain, Helene Mackey, Houston; three grandchildren. Stephen R. Baldauff Funeral Home, Deltona. MARY LOUISE WEISS, 84, 136th Street East, Bradenton, died Saturday, March 20. Mrs.

Weiss was a retired commercial artist for Ivey's Department Store and The News Journal, both of Daytona Beach. Born in Akron, Ohio, she moved to Central Florida in 1950. She was a member of Temple Beth-EI, Daytona Beach and Daytona Beach Art League. Survivors: husband, William daughters, Diane Burgess, Bradenton, Susan, Coral Springs; brother, Richard Seybold, Coral Springs; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Haigh-Black Funeral Home, Ormond Beach.

was a member of Aloma United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughter, Nancy Pardue, Winter Park; sisters, Pauline Schwada, Eugene, Orpha Brennan, Glenn Herbst, both of Medford, brother, Wilmer Lyon, Roswell, N.M.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Goldenrod-Winter Park Chapel. GEORGIA LEWIS, 97, 2970 Scarlet Road, Winter Park, died Friday, March 19. Mrs.

Lewis was a homemaker. Born in Americas, she moved to Central Florida in 1975. She was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God. Survivors: daughter, Rosie Lee Simpson, Orlando: sisters, Mattie Dawson, Orlando, Essie Miller, Kissimmee; brother, Rufus Ware, Atlanta; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Postell's Mortuary-Pine Hills Chapel, Orlando.

DOROTHY M. LIEB, 87, Edgewater Boulevard, DeLand, died Sunday, March 21. Mrs. Lieb was a retired cleaning lady. Born in Methuen, she moved to Central Florida in 1929.

She was a member and past president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 2380, past president of the Melta Club, past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Patrianant Militants 2, past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge 19 and past chief of Phithian Sisters Temple 30, all of DeLand. She was past oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America 10753 of DeLand, Women of the Moose 1003 of DeLand and American Legion Post 6 of DeLand. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeLand. Carpenter Curry Funeral Home, DeLand. BENJAMIN LORENZANA, 79, 1418 42nd Street, Orlando, died Sunday, March 21.

Mr. Lorenzana was a cashier for a hotel. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to Central Florida in 1993. He was Mormon. He was an Army veteran.

Survivors: Josefina; daughters, Martha Lizette, both of Orlando; son, Wilfredo, San Francisco; sisters, Petra Padilla, Juanita Padilla, Petra Marquez, Victoria Padilla, all of Puerto Rico; three grandchildren. Dove Funeral Chapel and Crematory-Conway Chapel, Orlando. CHERYL ANN LOUCHE, 50, W. Livingston Orlando, died Thursday, March 18. Mrs.

Louche was a homemaker. Born in Long Branch, N.J., she moved to Central Florida in 1972. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, New Jersey. Survivors: mother, Agnes K.

Butler, Orlando; sons, Brandon, Jason, both of Orlando; sisters, Nancy Kyzar, Pamela Silletti, Kim DelCampo, all of Orlando; brother, James BENEDIX, ALFRED W. A Memorial Service for Mr. Alfred W. Benedix, who passed away March 22, 1999, will be held at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, 324 E. Livingston corner of Broadway, Thursday at Arrangements by the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Orlando, 898-2561.

HORAN, ESTHER M. A Funeral Service for Mrs. Esther M. Horan will be on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. at FAMILY FUNERAL CARE HUNTER'S CREEK 13001 S.

John Young Parkway, Orlando. Pastor Robert Weiss will officiate. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:00 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Horan to the riando Rescue Mission 410 West Central Boulevard, Orlando. Arrangements entrustFAMILY FUNERAL CARE 13001 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. 812-4200.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF One year ago today, God took you away. We FLORENCE QUINN miss you more every passing day. So until we meet again, rest easy Mom and know, We love and dearly miss you, and know too, Your Spirit lives on within us. Your loving Son, Daughter and Husband. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARIAN ELIZABETH STREIFERT Born in Munnsville, Madison County, New York on February 15, 1904 to Fred Lula Boyce.

She died in Snellville, Georgia March 21, 1999, at the age of 95. Married Frank H. Streifert 11-28-1922. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Streifert, 9- 18-1963 and son, Russell B.

Streifert 5-30- 1984. Survived by: Daughter Son-in-Law, Shirley Tom Dague of Johnston, Ohio; Grandchildren, Mark, Sondra Streifert of Loganville, GA, Terry Dague Little, Tammy Rick Mallett, Tom Dawn Dague all of Johnstown, Ohio. Also survived by: Nephew, Tom Marylyn Bird of New York, Great Grandchildren, Ashton, Taylor, Wendy, Shannon, Amber, Adam, Lindsey, Brandon and Drew, Great Great Grandchildren, Sebastian, Kaylyn, Kyle and Kennedy, Mrs. Streifert was resided in Miami, Florida and Kissimmee, Florida. She was a member of St.

James Lutheran Church, Coral Gables, FL and attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Kissimmee, FL. Active in Miami Music Club, Past President, Miami Opti Mrs, Miami Globe Trotters, Chamber of Commerce and Biscayne Chapter O.E.S. There will be no services at this time. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Southern Memorial Park, North Miami, Florida. Tom M.

Wages Funeral Services, Snellville Chapel, 770-979- 3200. SHERYL A. WILLIAMS, 43, Wood Street, Port Orange, died Saturday, March 19. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker.

Born in Astoria, she moved to Daytona Beach from Jacksonville in 1994. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Daytona Beach. She was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors: husband, Derrick son, Scott, Port Orange; daughter, Amanda, Port Orange; parents, Burkye and Glenda Walker, Ellington, Mo. Haigh-Black Funeral Home, Daytona Beach.

PALMA C. WITT, 81, LaTrec Avenue, Orlando, died Sunday, March 21. Mrs. Witt was a homemaker. Born in New York, N.Y., she moved to Central Florida in 1994.

She was Roman Catholic. Survivors: husband, Edward daughter, Charlotte Fierro, Orlando; sister, Marcia Muciaccia, Bronxville, N.Y.; one grandchild. Woodlawn Funeral Home, orlando. ELZINA MARIE WYSONG, 90, 1014 Portage Kissimmee, died Monday, March 22. Mrs.

Wysong was a homemaker. Born in Eaton, Ohio, she moved to Central Florida in 1955. She was a member of Church of the Bretheren, Eaton, Ohio, and attended First United Methodist Church, Kissimmee. Survivors: sons, James Riverview, Steve, Kissimmee; daughter, Delores I ant behn, Tampa; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Grissom Funeral Home and Ci amatory, Kissimmee.

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