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2001 TBO.com THE TAMPA TRIBUNE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, METRO 7 FATHER DISCHARGED Continued From Page 1 her toward the door, jumped into a pair of work pants and bolted for the living room, where his two children were asleep on a couch. Carrying one at a time, he got the two safely outside and then returned for the longest, most dangerous trip, working his way to a bedroom at the far end of the trailer to get his stepson. "The roof was starting to fall in and the walls. I found curled up at the end of his bed, on the floor," Nick Rutsis III said. "We got out through the back door.

By that time, the whole place was falling in." Nick Rutsis III's eyes reddened on occasion as he talked, but he remained composed. Nick Rutsis Jr. said his son was overjoyed the family was safe but was depressed about their losing the home and all their possessions, ex- OBITUARIES BURDEN, Mayra 53, of Valrico passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2001. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter, Geneva and Christen Burden; mother, Juana M. de Luna; brothers, Abel, Sergio and Mario Luna; and sister, Elizabeth.

She has resided in the Tampa area for years coming from her native, Republic of Panama. Mayra was a Spanish and Latin teacher for the last two years at Bloomingdale High School, a licensed teacher in Florida and Virginia, a member of the National Education Association and the Florida Education Association, and attended the Brandon Assembly of God. She was highly respected and loved by her family, friends and students. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Stowers Brandon Chapel.

The family will receive friends this evening (Friday) from 6:00 til 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. STOWERS-BRANDON www.mem.com EDMONDSON, Frank Marion, 83, of Tampa, passed away November 14, 2001. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Doris Patch Edmondson son, Frank Jr. of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Judy Dee Thompson of Treasure Island and Beverly Jean Smith of Longwood; seven grandchildren and two children.

He was retired officer from the U.S. Army and the City of Tampa Fire Department. He was a charter member and deacon of the former Riverside Baptist Church where he served as business administrator for many years. Frank was recently an active member of Carrollwood Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m.

at Carrollwood Baptist Church, at 5395 Ehrlich Road. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Frank's memory to John Knox Village Care Unit, 4100 E. Fletcher Tampa, FL 33613. Obituary Information Obituaries are submitted to the newspaper The first seven lines are at no charge deceased, date of death, where the Additional lines are $5.62 per line per per line per day for Sunday. American al $6.

Photos are accepted and require "The roof was starting to and the walls. I fallin curled up at the end of his bed, on the floor. We got out through the back door. By that time, the whole place was falling NICK RUTSIS cept for their two vehicles. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

The Nick Rutsis III Family Fund has been established, and donations can I be made at any Bank of America branch office. In response to a number of inquiries, a collection point has been set up to receive clothing, household items and other goods. The location is Rutsis' employer, NORTRAX Equipment 5102 N. 56th in east Tampa. For more information, call NORTRAX at (813) 621-4902.

Reporter Ivan Hathaway can be reached at (813) 657-4532. ALBRECHT, L. Jean, 80 of Tavares, passed away November 11, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John J. Albrecht; sons, Stephen J.

Albrecht of Cupertino, Thomas F. Albrecht of Brandon, daughters, Carol L. Perkins of Manchester, Karen A. Kinser of Houston, Texas; and three grandchildren, Cassie Perkins of St. Louis, Jennifer Albrecht of Las Vegas, and Nathan Kinser of Houston, Texas.

She was a secretary for many years at St. Peter Parish in Kirkwood, Mo. and Louis Antoine Associates in St. Louis, Mo. She moved to Tavares fifteen years ago from Kirkwood, Mo.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2001 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Mount Dora, Florida. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jean Albrecht Memorial Alzheimer Helpers, 1543 Apache Circle, Tavares, FL 32778. BAKER, Rose (Burgert), 87, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2001.

She is survived by two nephews; a niece and friend, Alta Surrency. Mrs. Baker was a native of Tampa and had worked in a local cigar factory for years. She was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Tampa. Rev. H. Wayne Crow will officiate. Glass Funeral Home 932-5308 (Family Owned Operated) DUKES, Lois 98, of Tampa, passed away November 7, 2001.

A native of Jamestown, Ohio and resident of Tampa for over 65 years, Mrs. Dukes was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence T. Dukes and son, Larry Dukes. Survivors include her granddaughters, Jennifer Howell and husband, John and Lorrie Ernst and husband, Al and brothers, Walter and Lloyd Cummings. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Garden of Memories.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME Julio Adolfo 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 931-1833 FEKETE, Irene, 90, of Winter Haven, died November 12,2001. Survived by three sons; two daughters; two sisters; 10 grandchildren and 11 great -grandchildren.

Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home. by funeral homes, not individuals. and must begin with the name of the deceased was from, and survivors. day Monday through Saturday and $6.24 flags and other emblems are an additiona minimum of 15 lines of body copy. Deadline for an obituary is 2 p.m.

for the following day's publication. Call (813) 259-7958 or fax (813) 259-7903. To search for obituaries and funeral Today and Highlands Today, go to TBO.com Obituaries line at the top of the page. Arguments Begin In Reynolds Suit EX-SMOKER NOT TOLD OF RISKS, LAWYER SAYS By PAT LEISNER The Associated Press TAMPA An ex-smoker: suffered from lung cancer and emphysema because of his 50-year addiction to nicotine, the man's attorney said in opening statements Thursday in a lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Floyd J. Kenyon 73, came into the courtroom carrying a small, portable oxygen tank and 1 pushing a wheelchair. Kenyon can walk but runs out of breath if he has a distance to walk. "This case is about an older person who started smoking long before there were any warnings about smoking," Kenyon's lawyer, Howard Acosta, said in opening remarks in the civil case against GARCIA, Thomas, 73, of Lutz, formerly of Tampa, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001. Survived by wife, Rosario son, Thomas Jr.

of Tampa; granddaughter, Paula Sinishtah of Advacado Heights, brother, George of Calhoun, sisters, Gertie Chaika of Brooksville and Minnie Alvarez of Staten Island, N.Y. DOBIES FUNERAL HOME, TARPON SPRINGS. GODFREY, Richard, 80, of Spring Hill, formerly of St. Petersburg, died Tuesday, November 13, 2001. Survived by wife, Eleanor; four children; two sisters; and many grandchildren.

Dobies F.H. HANCOCK, Lawrence R. 78, of Riverview, a true pioneer of the Florida spirit, passed away Monday, November 12,2001 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty; son, Keith S. Hancock of Brandon; daughter, Sandra K.

Rossiter of Riverview; brother, Edwin E. Hancock of Mango; and two grandchildren, Rhea and Daniel Rossiter. Buddy was a charter member of the Riverview Chamber of Commerce and a charter member of the American Legion Alafia Post No. 148. He was affiliated with the Riverview United Methodist Church for many years.

A man who accomplished much and who kept it to himself. Buddy was a mentor to many of the youth of the community. He was a wonderful storyteller and a friend to most everyone he knew. He was a World War ll veteran in the Pacific and honored with raising the victory flag on Corrigador when General MacArthur made his promised return to the Philippines. The president of the Philippines honored him in 1995 for his contributions to the liberation of the Philippines, along with his fellow freedom fighters of the 503rd parachute infantry that so valiantly fought in this battle.

Buddy dedicated himself to the community of Riverview, and was instrumental in bringing a library, bank and other businesses to the community. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Betty and a generous, loving father to his children and grandchildren. May his good and decent life be an inspiration to others. We will cherish his memory forever. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m.

Monday at the Riverview United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. James M. Morgan officiating. Interment to follow at Hackney Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3:00 til 5:00 p.m. at the Stowers Riverview Chapel. Flowers will be be gratefully accepted or those who wish may make contributions to the Riverview United Methodist Church in his memory. STOWERS-RIVERVIEW www.mem.com Reynolds, the nation's second-largest cigarette maker. Acosta said he plans to use documents to demonstrate that Reynolds knew for decades about potent toxins in tobacco.

He told jurors he would produce an internal memo on nicotine delivery that talks about how little nicotine could be used to keep a smoker hooked. Kenyon seeks unspecified damages, blaming the tobacco company for negligent design and failure to warn of risk. "We don't contend they were 100 percent at fault," Acosta said. Reynolds attorney Stephanie Parker 1 maintains Kenyon is at fault. Health risks were well known before the 1940s when he had his first cigarette, and despite an "avalanche of warnings," Kenyon continued to smoke for decades, she said.

In his native Flushing, N.Y., CUTLER, James, of Tampa, died November 7, 2001. Survived by wife, Ruby; children, Valerie, Kenneth and Reginald; and seven grandchildren. Ray Williams Funeral Home, 253-3419. HARTWICK, Patricia Ann, 71, of Dover passed away Thursday, November 15, 2001. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; son, David and brother, Joe.

She is survived by her daughter, Bridget; son, Norman; brothers, Donald and Byron Day and two grandchildren, Michael and Steven Daignault. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon Saturday at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, the celebrant will be Father Finnegan. The family will receive friends this evening (Friday) from 6:00 til 8:00 p.m. at the Stowers Brandon Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Florida Suncoast, 300 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770 in her memory. STOWERS-BRANDON JONES, Marshall 89, of Lake Panasoffkee, died November 14, 2001. He is survived by two sons, Marshall "Chip" Jones of Tampa and Richard G. Jones of Danville, ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ann Roffield of Adrian, and Cornelia King of Galax, Va. Mr.

Jones was a Baptist and a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He retired from R.C. Cola after 25 years of service as route supervisor. He had lived in Lake Panasoffkee since 1972, moving there from Tampa.

Arrangements by Purcell Funeral Home, 114 W. Noble Avenue, Bushnell, Fla. LYONS, Clarence Doyle, 76, a resident of Lake Wales, passed away November 14, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Lyons; daughter, Linda Bradford and her husband, Gary of Charlotte, North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Gavin Moss and Terek Moss both of Highpoint, N.C.

He was a Navy veteran of World War lI, a member of Desoto Masonic Lodge in Riverview and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church of Lithia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. from Hopewell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Hemphill officiating. Interment will follow in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening (tonight) from p.m. HOPEWELL FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 813) 737-3128 Family owned and operated McELFRESH, Clovis 69 of Lakeland, died November 14, 2001. Survived by wife, Johnnie two sons; one daughter; three brothers; one sister; and eight grandchildren and 10 great children. Lakeland OVESEN, Mildred, 87, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of New Port Richey, died November 12,2001. Survived by son, Eric; four grandsons and three brothers.

GOES FUNERAL CARE, Colorado. "This case is about an older person who started smoking long before there were any warnings about smoking." HOWARD ACOSTA Attorney for Floyd J. Kenyon Sr. Kenyon started smoking Camel cigarettes as a teenager in 1942. Thirty years later he switched to Salem, both products of Reynolds.

Kenyon, who was a teacher, principal and furniture store owner during his career, tried to quit but failed. In 1982 he told his family he had quit and signed medical and life insurance application saying he quit, Acosta said. But Kenyon kept sneaking two to three cigarettes a day and didn't stopped smoking until 1992, Acosta said. Ken- DIAZ, Pedro age 57, of Tampa, passed away November 13, 2001. A native of Las Villas, Cuba and resident of Tampa since 1986, Mr.

Diaz is survived by his beloved wife, Dalia; son, Gerson Diaz; father, Arcadio Diaz; brothers, Lisandro E. Diaz and wife, Teresa and Israel Diaz; sister, Zenaida Caballero and husband, Armando. Graveside services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends this afternoon from 1:30 p.m.

until 10:00 p.m. at the chapel of GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME. Julio Adolfo 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 931-1833 FOX, Allan age 61, of Tampa passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2001.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 38 years, Ronna; mother, Lillian Fox of Plantation, son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Sharon Fox, Tampa; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Dale Denney of Mesquite, Texas; sister, Penny Schwartz, Ft. Lee, N.J.; and grandchildren, Brenden Crampton, Taylor Crampton, Justin Fox, Emily Denney and Jordan Fox. Mr. Fox was born in Brooklyn, New York and came to Tampa 25 years ago from Valdosta, Ga. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S.

Air Force where he had been a pilot and had served for 22 years. He was an active participant in numerous civic and religious organizations including Congregation Kol Ami and was the immediate past president of the Chessed Shel Emes. Graveside services will be held today, (Friday), 1:30 p.m. at Gan Shalom Cemetery (located on County Line Rd. just east of Livingston) with Rabbi Joel Wasser officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Congregation Kol Ami or Hillel School Allan Fox Endowment Fund or the charity of ones choice. BETH DAVID FUNERAL CHAPEL (813) 874-3330 HANSEN, Henry Melvin, 90, of Zephyrhills, died November 12, 2001. Survived by daughter, Nancy Tidd; sister; five grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Prevatt FH. HARVEY, Eileen 83, of Clearwater died Monday, November 12, 2001 at Largo Medical Center.

There are no known survivors. HUBBELL FUNERAL HOME, Belleair Bluffs, Fla. 29,2001, at her residence. WOLFE, Sandra Sue, 53, of Tampa, passed away October Survived by two sons; three sisters; two brothers and one granddaughter. She was born in Ohio on March 17, 1948, moving to Florida in 1978.

Florida Mortuary Funeral Cremation Services (813) 237-2900 yon and his wife, Florence, live in Sarasota. Parker noted the discrepancy in dates, saying Kenyon had changed his story three times. If he actually had quit in 1982, his lawyer wouldn't be able to prove smoking caused his cancer, she told jurors in her opening remarks. That's because risk drops when a person quits smoking and in about 10-15 years the body can repair itself almost completely. "That's why he wants you to believe he continued smoking until 1992," she said.

Kenyon was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2000. He responded to chemotherapy and radiation, but his prognosis is not good. He has a nodule on his lung that doctors will biopsy this week. Medical treatment has cost more than $160,000. No dollar amount was specified in Kenyon's claim.

The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks. JAMES, Jeanne 77, of Shelburne formerly of Dunedin, died November 11, 2001. Survived by daughter, Dr. Nancy Little; son, Louis C. James; brother and three grandchildren.

Sylvan Abbey. ROSS, Homer 56, died November 4, 2001 in Ocala from accidental causes. He is survived by sisters, Judie Chapman and Julia Hudson, both of Lakeland. Haught Funeral Home WINSHIP, Veora Juanita, 98, passed away November 14, 2001. Survivors include her loving daughter, Jacqueline Glover.

Services to be held in New York. MARK III FUNERAL HOME. WORSLEY, James 69, of Tampa died November 13, 2001. Survived by his wife, Janice; daughters, Barbara Anderson, Betty Altman and Jamie Collins; sister, Barbara Churms; brother, Will Worsley; and five grandchildren. BLOUNT CURRY ROEL West Hillsborough Chapel (813) 814-4444 www.blountcurryroel.com IN MEMORIAMS IN LOVING MEMORY of Elva Sarver Sixty One wonderful years of marriage.

Thanks for the memories. Your loving husband Martin. IN MEMORIAMTo IN MEMORIAMTo my beloved wife Cindy and most precious daughter Chelsea. It has been three long and lonely years since you have gone to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Much has taken place this past year, the newly elected State Attorney has arrested and charged the young man responsible for your deaths.

Josh our oldest son got married three months ago, Brody is planning to attend a trade school early next year and our country has suffered one of it's most devastating tragedies, but through it all yourtwo are still the main focus of my life, yes you are no longer here in the flesh but you two are always in my heart and thoughts, not a day, an hour or a moment goes by without some wonderful memory I have about our life together. I will press forward with diligence for justice in your deaths, I will watch over our son's with love and nurturing, and I do pray for our country and it's leader's, but most of all I look forward to joining you two in Heaven someday. With all my love, Bruce Murakami A loving husband and father We welcome visitors to our web site, WWW.Touchedby.com notices in The Tampa Tribune, Hernando and click on (TBO com de Tampa Bay Online OBIT157.