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ABATE, Dominick A.
Sr. Dominick A. "Zugo" Abate, Sr. 82, of Wethersfield, formerly of Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, (September 13, 2006) after a long illness. He was born September 14, 1923 in Hartford and was the son of the late Rafael and Mary (Saccoco) Abate. He attended Barnard Brown School and Hartford Public High School. A veteran of the US Navy, he was stationed at the Brooklyn Naval Yard and worked on the damaged aircraft carrier USS FRANKLIN, during World War II. He was employed for many years at the Veeder-Root Manufacturing Co, the D.H.R. Construction Co., Smith and Fazzina Meat Packing Co. and after retiring he worked for the Hartford Courant. Growing up as a boy in the north end of Hartford, he helped his father and brothers with the family pigeon coop, wine making and the constant chore of chopping wood for the stove. He excelled as an amateur boxer and as a hard throwing southpaw pitcher in the Industrial League and the Twilight Baseball leagues of Hartford. He continued his love of baseball playing in several Fast Pitch Softball Leagues throughout the area, pitching into his 60's. Later, Bocci, Horseshoes and Duck Pin bowling became the focus of his competitive spirit. He also served as a volunteer coach for the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department and the Jaycee Courant Junior and Senior Baseball Leagues. He found immense love and joy in his family and in the simple pleasures of life; good friends, singing, music, food, Roger Staubach, cooking, card playing and especially laughter. We are very proud of the many life lessons taught to us by our father. Through his words and actions, he showed us the meaning of "family". He has now joined his best friend and wife, of 59 years, our mother, Loretta (McNeil) Abate in Heaven. The Abate family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Riverside Health and Rehab Facility of East Hartford and the staff at the Hartford Hospital Intensive Care Unit for the professional and compassionate care given to our father. He is survived by his children, June Cook of Tolland, Bobby Abate and his wife, Lisa of Rocky Hill and John Abate and his wife, Ceil of South Windsor. He was predeceased by a son, Dominick and a grandson, Jason and is survived by 10 grandchildren, Becky, Tommy, Sarah, Dominick, Tara, Darci, Bobby, Brie, Jesse and Evan, 5 great grandchildren,Jason, Kayla, Alexis, Anthony and Dominick, a brother, Ralph Abate and his wife, Mary of Tucson, Arizona, a daughter-in-law, Joanne (Santoro) Abate of Hartford and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Douglas Cook, a brother, Joseph Abate, sisters, Mary Cusano, Elizabeth Rossano and Teresa Quinton. Funeral service will be Monday at 9 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, Main Street, Hartford. The burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford with full military honors. Calling hours are Sunday (Sept. 17) from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Dominick's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com
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Artman, Dean
February 27, 2008
Dr. H. Dean Artman, 81, of Pittsfield died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
H. Dean Artman was born May 26, 1926 in Detroit, Mich., to Henry Ferdinand Artman and Cornelia Randa Artman, and was raised in the Detroit suburb of Huntington Woods. Immediately following his graduation from Royal Oak High School in 1944, he joined the US Navy and received training in the operation and maintenance of boilers at Naval Station Great Lakes and the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He was subsequently assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Franklin and was aboard when she was attacked on 19 March 1945, leaving her the most severely damaged ship to subsequently make port under her own power in World War II. Following his rescue by the USS Hunt, he served the remainder of the war on destroyers.
After the war, he received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in September of 1949 and practiced optometry in the Chicago area and in Kewanee before settling in Pittsfield in early 1955.
Feb.13, 1956, he married Cornelia Green Graham in Effingham and she predeceased him Feb. 8, 1984. He married Arliss Tucker Godfrey Jan.9, 1987 in Pittsfield and she survives.
Dr. Artman examined eyes and prescribed glasses in Pittsfield from his arrival until he retired in the early 1990's. He volunteered extensively for the Pittsfield Lions Club for many years. His main avocations were golf, boating, and reading and he was still playing golf as recently as November, 2007. He was a founding member of Old Orchard County Club in Pittsfield and had been a member of the Con Trios Yacht Club and in the St. Louis area. He also enjoyed traveling with Arliss following his retirement.
He is survived by one son, Eric, of Tiburon, Calif.; four stepdaughters, Barbee Swofford (Ken) of Pacific Grove, Calif., Linda Smith (Richard) of Traverse City, Mich., Susan Moses (Michael) of Chicago and Joan Benz (Don) of Payson; 12 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 and services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, both at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Rev. Linda Peyla officiated. Burial was at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. There was a lunch following the services at the United Methodist Church in the Orr Hall. Those wishing to send contributions in lieu of flowers may donate to the Pittsfield Lion's Club in furtherance of their assistance to those with vision problems.
The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is serving the family of Dr. H. Dean Artman. Condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com.
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Brumfield, James Isaac
NEWPORT NEWS - James Isaac Brumfield, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2007. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, and had been a Peninsula resident since 1960. Mr. Brumfield was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was an active member of his church, having served on several committees, such as the Nominating Committee, Building and Grounds Committee, and Finance Committee. He also was a member of the Men's Bible Class, and had served as an officer of the Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Warwick Masonic Lodge #336. Mr. Brumfield was a WWII veteran and was awarded The Bronze Star with Combat 'V'. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years service. He worked in the QID Department of Newport News Shipbuilding from 1960 to1962; then as a Civil Engineer at Langley Air Force Base from 1962 to 1984. He also was employed by Farm Fresh from 1985 to 1994. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Brumfield; one son, Brian Brumfield of Newport News; one daughter, Anita Marshall (Joseph) of Gloucester; one sister, Ora E. Stroup of Galion, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Lynsey Marshall of Gloucester, and Stephen and Michael Brumfield of Newport News. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Crane officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
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CAMILO
ALARCIO, 97 of Arroyo Grande passed away Thursday, September 8, 2005. A vigil service was held at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Arroyo Grande. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Church with burial following at the Arroyo Grande Cemetery.
Camilo was born April 5, 1908 in Manaoag Pangasinan, Philippines. He was a member of the Legionarios del Trabajo, the Filipino Community and the South County Seniors. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was one of the oldest living survivors of the USS Franklin. He was a devoted husband, father and “papa”.
Camilo was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Yolanda. He is survived by his children Camilio, Teresa, David, Edmund, Rebecca, Yvonne, Mark, Cynthia, and Aaron; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach
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William Madison
Babbitt, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Harwich, Feb. 10, 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie A. (Jenkins) Babbitt of 58 years. He was the brother of Ray W. Babbitt of Cape Coral, Fla.
He was born in Fairhaven on Nov. 10, 1925, a son of Corey M. and Alice C. Babbitt. He was the class president in 1943, and a three sport, varsity athlete at Barnstable High School. He enlisted in the Navy after graduation. During World War II, he served as a radarman third class, aboard the USS Franklin. A recipient of a Purple Heart, he returned to Hyannis in 1946, for a lifelong commitment to his family, church, and financial careers.
He was a graduate of the Williams College School of Banking. Mr. Babbbitt was a 64-year member of the Hyannis Federated Church. He was a longtime member of the Hyannis Yacht Club.
A passionate commitment to little league and youth hockey in the town of Barnstable was highlighted by his serving as president and board of director of the Kennedy Memorial Youth Hockey League. He was the founder of the KMYHL Invitational Hockey Tournament in 1968.
He was Master of the Fraternal Lodge, AF & AM, of Centerville, and served both as District Deputy Grand Master of the Hyannis 32nd Masonic District of Cape Cod, and the youngest appointed Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. For many years, Mr. Babbitt was a vice-president of Cape Cod Bank and Trust, and retired after 31 years as an administrative assistant at the Hy-Line.
Mr. Babbitt is survived by his three children, Deidre L. and her husband Alan C. Unangst of Chardon, Ohio, David A. and his wife Debra L. Babbitt of Barnstable, and Steven M. Babbitt of Cummaquid, and his friend Linda L. Catalina. He was a loving grandfather to Eric, Kurt, Katrina, Kyle, Nora, Graham, and Agatha; and great-grandfather to Emma, Elisa, and Koen.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., Hyannis.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at 11 a.m., at the Hyannis Federated Church, Main Street, Hyannis, followed by a burial at the Oak Neck Cemetery, Sea Street, Hyannis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scholarship Foundation - Barnstable Youth Hockey Association, PO Box 312, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Published in the Cape Cod Times on 2/12/2007.
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George M.
Bailey, 81, of South State Street died yesterday
(9/5/2002) at home. He was born in Concord, the son of George and Alice (Matheson) Bailey. He graduated from Hopkinton High School. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the 704 Club, which was responsible for the return of the U.S.S. Franklin to New York after it nearly sank of the coast of Japan. Bailey worked as a mail carrier for the postal service for many years and was self-employed as a roofer for many years. He served as past commander for the VFW Post No. 1631 and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 31. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Louise (St. John) Bailey of Concord; a son, George Bailey of Concord; four daughters, Linda Venne, Diane Andrew and Karen McGill, all of Concord, and Dawn Mayo of Bradenton, Fla.; two brothers, Allen Bailey of Epsom and William Bailey of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two sisters, Barbara McClintock of Gilford and Virginia Woodman of Union, Maine; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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David
Berger, 94, a renowned Philadelphia trial attorney, died Feb.
22 (2007). He was a resident of Palm Beach, Fla.
Berger was one of the first lawyers in the United States to apply the class action rule in the Federal Courts to antitrust violations.
Beginning in 1963, he commenced a series of class action cases alleging price-fixing against industries involving rock salt, cast-iron railroad wheels, concrete pipes and copper tubing. He was also instrumental in expanding class actions effectively into other area of the law, such as property losses by victims of the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island in 1978.
Born in the small town of Archbald, in upstate Pennsylvania, Berger had a legal career that spanned more than 60 years.
He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1936, first in his class, Order of the Coif and as a member of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. Because of his academic distinction, he served from 1936-38 as special assistant to the dean of the law school. He later served as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and later for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Berger served with distinction as an officer in the U.S. Navy in combat in the South Pacific Theater on the USS Enterprise, USS Hornet and the USS Franklin, and then served on the personal staff of the commander of the South Pacific Theater of Naval Operations. For his service, he was awarded the Silver Star and Presidential Unit Citation. After returning from World War II, he became a trial lawyer in Philadelphia.
In 1956, he was asked by then Mayor Richardson Dilworth to head the city's law department as city solicitor. As chief lawyer for the city and as a key adviser of Mayor Dilworth, Berger played a major role in the postwar political revival and urban renewal of Philadelphia.
He was instrumental in establishing major public institutions in Philadelphia, including the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority. He was later appointed by President Kennedy to a committee to develop high-speed rail lines between Washington and Boston, which became Amtrak.
In 1963, Berger stepped down from his position as city solicitor and returned to private law practice. In 1969, he was the Democratic nominee for district attorney in Philadelphia.
In 1970, Berger started his own law firm, which eventually became Berger & Montague, P.C., which specialized in the areas of antitrust, securities, environmental, consumer protection, and civil-rights and human-rights litigation. Among the cases he and his firm litigated were the Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident Litigation, Penn Central Railroad Reorganization, the Boesky/Drexel Burnham/Milken Securities Litigation and the Exxon Valdez Oil-Spill Litigation.
Berger was a member of many professional committees and received numerous awards.
The U.S. Supreme Court appointed him to its committee to draft the Federal Rules of Evidence. He was a fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He was a life member of the Judicial Conference of the Third Circuit and the American Law Institute, and also Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
He was appointed to serve as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Commission by President Clinton, and was a member of the Board of Overseers of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and an associate trustee of the university.
Berger is survived by sons Jonathan Berger and Daniel Berger; brothers Harold Berger and Joseph Berger; and two grandchildren.
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Mr. Glenn
Blankenship, age 82, of Cumming passed away Monday, May 14, 2007. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and member of the 704 Club. He was aboard the aircraft carrier, The USS Franklin, in the South Pacific when it was bombed. Out of 3300 men, only 704 escaped - hence the name of the club. He was preceded in death by his parents Govan & Grace Blankenship and brother, Wayne Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nettie McAbee Blankenship of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ben Houston of Cumming; grandchildren, Meredith and Dr. Aaron Carr of Decatur, Adam and Leslie Houston of Cumming; great granddaughter, Evi Grace Houston of Cumming; brother, Harold Blankenship of Burnsville, NC.
Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 3:00p.m. at the Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview, NC. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
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George W. Bogar Jr. ’32
George died Apr. 11, 2003, in the Carlisle [Pa.] Regional Medical Center; he was 94. He was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy. His comments in our 25-year book: “Opinion of Princeton — immensely wonderful. Princeton in good hands, always becoming greater!”
After graduation he worked for Rawling Sporting Goods for 47 years. During WWII he served on the USS Franklin aircraft carrier in the Pacific theater. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion Post #101 in Carlisle. He was a life member of the American Football Coaches Assn. and was inducted into the South Central Chapter of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 1991; he was a lifelong sports enthusiast.
George is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen Condren Bogar; two sons, George III and William; daughters Susan Mercker, Betsy Kent, and Robin Spendley; brother John; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Class of 1932
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Retired Navy Capt.
Charles Lee Burbage, 88, of Annapolis, and previously of Memphis, Tenn., and Ocean City, died Oct. 15 at Ginger Cove Health Center after a one-day illness.
Born Feb. 28, 1918, in Berlin in Worcester County, Capt. Burbage graduated in 1935 from Ocean City High School and in 1936 from the Naval Academy Preparatory School. In 1941 he graduated from the Naval Academy where he played on the football team.
In 1971 he retired after 36 years in the Navy and then worked for 10 years for the Holiday Inn Corp. in Memphis.
On Dec. 7, 1941, he was on the USS Detroit during the attack on Pearl Harbor and helped to save the ship by getting underway and rescuing many who were in the harbor waters.
He had a long and eventful career in the military, where he became a jet pilot and flight instructor and was assigned to Fighter Squadron 5 aboard the carrier USS Franklin. He was preparing to begin a flight off the carrier when it was bombed by the Japanese. He survived by jumping from the upper deck into the sea and swimming for several hours before being rescued by a whaling ship.
Capt. Burbage was a member of the elite Golden Eagles, a club for decorated jet pilots, as well as the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and the Association of Naval Aviators.
He enjoyed decoy carving, fishing, golf and handball and in his younger years was the Navy's national handball champion for two years. He remained a Class A-ranked handball player.
On Sept. 29, 1942, he married the former Mary Teresa Niland, who died earlier this year.
Surviving are two sons, Tom Burbage of Atlanta, Ga., and Jim Burbage of Naples, Fla.; four daughters, Nancy Ohanian of Burke, Va., Carol Burbage of Gaithersburg, Joan Hawkins of Cordova, Ind., and Mary Lee "Mimi" Burbage of Anchorage, Alaska; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was the son of the late Daisy Lee Bassett Burbage and William Thomas Burbage.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin where arrangements are by Burbage Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the William T. Burbage Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 152, Salisbury, MD 21803.
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Charles Louis Cody ('50) died June 12, 1998 at the Moberly Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 12, 1926 in Baring, Mo., and was 71 years old. He was in the Navy during World War II and served on the U.S.S. Franklin. He was a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent at schools in Lancaster, Silex, Cuba, and Paris, Mo. He was assistant superintendent of Moberly Schools from 1968 until his retirement in 1985. He married Norma Shearer ('50) in 1950. She survives, along with their daughter, Cathy (Cody) Ryan ('77), and two grandchildren.
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Charles S.
Clowdus, 80 of Lake Arrowhead, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 1, 2007 in Wichita Falls.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2007 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta, Texas, with Rev. Danny Lively, pastor of Scotland Community Baptist Church of Scotland, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Bluegrove Cemetery in Bluegrove, Texas under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.
Mr. Clowdus was born on May 23, 1926 in Lone Grove, Okla., to Paul and Bertha Mae Bigbie Clowdus. He married Mary Lou Tindle on Aug. 12, 1951 at Hawley, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a retired U.S. Air Force Tsgt. Mr. Clowdus worked for Texas Aero Space in Abilene, Texas then PPG from 1975-1986. He also attended Scotland Community Baptist Church, Scotland, Texas.
Mr. Clowdus was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bertha Mae Clowdus and sister Dorothy Graham.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Clowdus of Lake Arrowhead; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Michael Huebel of Grand Prairie, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Michael Dye of Burkburnett, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Tom Hays of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Randy Rose of Clayton, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Johnny Bolf of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Bret Cutshall of St. Helens, Oregon; daughter and son-in-law, Allyson and Jeff Street of Burkburnett, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Lenora Clowdus of Emmett, Idaho; son, Jeff Clowdus of Boston, Mass.; son and daughter-in-law, Charles S. and Liz Clowdus of Hurst, Texas; son, David Clowdus of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, Kenneth Clowdus and Paul Clowdus both of Glendora, California; sister Naomi Jaenicke of Portland, Ore.; 26 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and two children by a previous marriage, Charlotte Patzskowski and Steve Miller.
Visitation will be Friday, April 6, 2007 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Henrietta.
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DANIELS - Kenneth
E., 84, Riverside, died April 27, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center, Main Campus. Born July 10, 1921, in Johnstown, son of the late Arthur Penrose and Grace (Rowles) Daniels. Survived by wife of 61 years, Thelma C. (Davis); children, Terry L., married to the former Donna L. Saulsbury, Red Lion; Kenneth A., and his friend, Helen V. Fisher, Boswell; and Jay L., Riverside; grandchildren, Terry Jr.; Betsy, married to Steven Smith; Melissa, married to Robert Whitacre; and Kenneth J.; great-grandchildren, Ashlee and Madison Galloway, Brady Smith and Noah and Helen Whitacre; brother, William, Johnstown; sister, June McCann, Millville, N.J.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Liberty Grace Brethren Church and Cambria County Firemen's Association. A life member of Riverside Volunteer Fire Company. He was instrumental in establishing Pack 36 Cub Scouts, Riverside. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. A World War II Navy veteran, where he was aboard the USS Princeton and USS Franklin before enlisting in the Navy Reserves as a petty officer, third class. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Retired electrician from Bethlehem Steel, Franklin Mills Plant, after 34 years of service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Don Rough. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Riverside Volunteer Fire Company.
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Dale K. Davison was called to be with the Lord on June 18, 2006, after a brief stay at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. He was born on October 5, 1924 in Toledo, OH to Henry and Ruth Davison. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Virginia Shepherd. He was a 1942 graduate of Libby High School in Toledo. Dale was commended for his services to his country in the US Navy during WWII as a machinist first mate and leading petty officer. He served aboard USS Wasp, the USS Franklin, USS Proteus, USS Yosemite and USS Yellowstone. He made two trips to England and Italy to transport 10,000 troops, back to the States, and finally back aboard the USS Wasp for her decommissioning.
He apprenticed and became a journeyman die maker at the Doehler Jarvis Co. in Toledo, OH, where he worked for 36 years. After retiring in 1978, he taught machine trades in the adult education program at Penta County Technical High School in Oregon, OH. Dale was an avid golfer and was a lifetime member at Valleywood Country Club in Swanton, OH. He was also a member of the Elks in Swanton, OH.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice, of 61 years; son, James and his wife, Pamela of Wilmington, NC and granddaughter, Brooke, who he adored and her husband, Brian Minor of Charlotte, NC.
Friends are invited to visit on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. Reverend Robert L. Wuellner will officiate. Those who wish to express their sympathy are asked to consider a donation in his name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551, where he spent his last hours
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Frank
DeMello, 78, of Yucca Valley,
(CA) formerly of New Bedford, died at home Monday, Jan. 22, 1996, after a long illness. He was the husband of Dorothy DeMello and son of the late Joseph and Constantina (Caetano) DeMello.
He was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford before moving to California in 1951. He was formerly employed by the city of New Bedford Police Department as a police officer and by McDonald Douglas Aircraft in California as a machinist. He later worked for the Department of Defense for 20 years until his retirement in 1979.
Mr. DeMello was a World War II Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Franklin Carrier, surviving the bombing in March of 1945. He was a member of the 704 Club (the number of survivors of the USS Franklin bombing), Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mary Lou DeCruz of New Bedford; a stepson, Paul DeMello of Torrance, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Pauline Eubanks of Torrance, Calif.; a brother, George DeMello of South Dartmouth; three grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Joseph DeMello and Eunice Mills.
Arrangements are by the Wiefels and Son Funeral Home, Yucca Valley.
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Richard J. Doyle
(January 13, 1926 - March 11, 2008)
Doyle, Richard J., Jr. "Dickie" (Capt. BFD Ret.) of Dedham and Wareham March 11th.
Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean "Honey" (Milton). Loving father of Richard Doyle
(BFD) & his wife Therese of Roslindale, Kristine Blanchard & her husband Jack of
Stoughton, James Doyle (BFD) and his wife Susan of Walpole, and Karin Davis & her
husband Richard of Easton.
Adored grandfather of Roseanne, Cara and Timothy Doyle, Michael Blanchard & his wife
Suzanne, Shelley Blanchard, Nolan Blanchard, Dina Blanchard-Herget & her husband Scott,
Courtney, Andrew, and Matthew Doyle, Amanda, Jillian and Gregory Davis.
Great-grandfather of Joseph John Blanchard.
Brother of Ellen Greene, Annette Ward, Joanne Hemmer, and the late Patricia O'Brien.
Brother-in-law of Robert Milton, Son of the late Richard J.Sr.,& Elisabeth (Crossin)
Doyle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the F.J. Higgins Funeral Home 4236 Washington St. ROSLINDALE SQUARE on
Monday, March 17th at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart (lower) Church at 10
O'clock. Relatives & Friends invited. Visiting Hours on Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Interment
in the MA National Cemetery Bourne at 1:30 PM.
Retired Captain, Boston Fire Dept., Late Member of the American Legion Post # 76,
Jamaica Plain, Boston Fire Dept. Local 718, The Boston Gaelic Fire Brigade, USMC
Society, Sea Going Marines, Life Member of the DAV, W.W.II Veteran U. S. M. C. Recipient
of the Purple Heart for being wounded in action. Plank owner of the USS Franklin CV-13.
Due to floral limitations at the National Cemetery Memorial Contributions may be sent to
a Veteran's Charity of your choice
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William R.
Dressel, 84, a resident of Ashtabula Twp., died Friday, Dec. 24, 2008, at the Park Haven Home in Ashtabula.
Born Sept. 2, 1924, in Cleveland Ohio, he was the son of Walter and Margaret (Cooley) Dressel.
Mr. Dressel was a veteran of the Civilian Conservation Crops, and the United States Navy, were he served on the U.S.S. Franklin and was one of only 704 survivors of the ship that was almost sunk by the Japanese navy. He was retired from Elkem Metals in 1986.
William enjoyed watching westerns on television, making models, and going to Las Vegas.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lena (Calabris) Dressel of Ashtabula; sisters, Dorothy Miller of Conneaut and Alice Smith of Union Town, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Walter Dressel; and a sister Margaret.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Monday Dec. 29th, at GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 1550 West 19th St., Ashtabula, Ohio, with Sister Laurie Divoky, Spiritual Care Director of Hospice Western Reserve officiating. Burial to follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the Funeral Home.
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Charles C. (Chuck) Ellsworth died April 28, 2006, at the Veteran's Nursing Home in
Rifle, (CO). In his later years, Chuck suffered from Alzheimer's, but he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He turned 81 on March 4.
Chuck was born in Denver and was raised in La Junta. He was the only son of Frank M. and Sarah A. Ellsworth. He joined the United States Navy and served throughout the Pacific during World War II as a radioman aboard TBM bombers flying off of the aircraft carrier, USS Franklin. After his honorable discharge from the service in the United States Navy, he returned to La Junta and married Catherine M. Resel. They were married from 1947-1971. Catherine now resides in Fort Collins.
Catherine and Chuck located to Craig in 1953, when Chuck took a position with the International Harvester dealership. Chuck spent his entire career in or around various automobile dealerships in Craig. He also practiced as an accountant working independently, as well as for private corporations. Chuck's civic involvement ranged from being a long-standing member of Craig's Volunteer Fire Department, an EMT for the local ambulance district, a volunteer for the Moffat County Sheriff's Posse, to being an avid and supportive sports fan and traveling to many of the Moffat County Bulldog's road games.
Chuck always enjoyed his fishing and camping trips, with his favorite destinations being the Hahn's Peak area and Browns Park in Northwest Colorado.
In 1972, Chuck married Katherine V. (Kay McKee) Easly. Katherine preceded Chuck in death in 1999. Since her death, Chuck resided at Carbondale's Assisted Living facility and finally the Rifle Veteran's Nursing Home.
Chuck is survived by his two sons, Jim (Nancy) Ellsworth of Tampa, Fla., and Steve (Sharon) Ellsworth of Fort Collins; two grandsons J. Scott Ellsworth of Boulder, and Brett E. (Sarah) Ellsworth of Denton, Texas; and great grandsons Blake and Ethan Ellsworth, also of Denton, Texas.
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C. "Fran"
Fanelli, 84, of Wethersfield, loving husband for 49 years of Roselle (Vanturas) Fanelli, passed away Monday, (October 23, 2006) at Hartford Hospital. He was born April 15, 1922 in Hartford and was the son of the late Frank and Jennie (D'Elia) Fanelli. He was a Bulkeley High School Graduate, Class of 1940. Fran was a World War II, U.S. Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Franklin as a tail gunner. Fran was a Hartford Firefighter for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was an avid UCONN Women's Basketball fan. He loved all sports, especially High School Football, his long time pal, Rob would drive him to all the games. Fran also enjoyed the summers with his family and friends at Hawks Nest Beach, he was a great swimmer. Fran was a long time faithful communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Wethersfield where he was an usher and a collector. He was a devoted husband and father and will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Beside his wife, Roselle, he is survived by a son, Dean F. Fanelli and his girlfriend, Sherry of Glastonbury; a daughter, Diane T. Fanelli-Sitaro and her husband, Thomas of Cromwell; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Risley of Rocky Hill, Corrine Hodge of Wethersfield and Peter and Dot Vanturas of Rocky Hill; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister, Nicholas Fanelli and Theresa Patrissi. Funeral service will be Friday at 9 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Wethersfield. The burial will be in Village Cemetery, Wethersfield with Military Honors. Calling hours are TODAYOct. 26 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com
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John Garrett Felton Jr. died of complications from a stroke Sept. 19, 2003, surrounded by loved ones in his Davis home. He was 90.
He was born March 6, 1913, in Gloversville, N.Y. For a time his family lived in Charleston, S.C., but most of his childhood was spent in La Crosse, Wis. He had fond memories of climbing the bluffs there and of taking long weekend drives in the family's touring car.
As a boy, he was active in the YMCA and Boy Scouts. On his way to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, he became adept at semaphore and Morse code, skills that would serve him later in the U.S. Navy.
He studied electrical engineering at the University of Minnesota and later received a master's degree in stage lighting from the University of Iowa. While a student at Iowa, he fell in love with and married Winifred Gross of Yankton, S.D. Later, they both accepted positions at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa.
He joined the Navy after the United States entered World War II. He became a lieutenant and a communications officer on the staff of several admirals. He served on aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theater, including the USS Wasp and USS Franklin. When the Franklin was hit by a kamikaze, he led crews fighting the fires of aviation fuel and ammunitions. For his bravery and the wounds he suffered, he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Following the war, he moved his growing family to Colorado and then to Texas, where he began a long career in the industrial lighting division of the Sylvania Electric Co. He was active in his community, his church, the Masons and Shrine.
Felton and his wife, who met while studying theater arts, often attended concerts and the theater. He enjoyed classical music and opera and, until his tenor faded with age, he often sang in church choirs and men's clubs. He also liked to travel, and he and his wife enjoyed many cruises and trips to Europe.
Shortly after moving to Davis, in 1979, his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He spent the next 17 years caring for her. After her death, he continued traveling and attending his church. In his final years he enjoyed taking drives in the country, tending his rose garden, going to soccer games and spending time with family and friends. He prided himself on his independence and remained in his home until the end of his life.
He was preceded in death by his mother Myrtle and father John Sr., brother Sib, sisters Ginny and Edie, his wife Win and his son, Gary.
He is survived by daughter, Anne Sivley and her husband Leonard Sivley of Yorba Linda; son, Allen Felton and his wife Connie Melendy of Davis; grandsons, Mark Felton of Sacramento and Harry McCuistion and his wife Shirley McCuistion of Colorado Springs, Colo.; granddaughter, Abbie Felton of Kutztown, Pa.; dear friend and sister-in-law Marion Carlson of Davis; extended family members Sylvia Melendy and Suzanne Melendy of Davis; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends and neighbors.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to John Felton Memorial Fund, Davis Joint Unified School District (attention: Susie Hedrick), 526 B St., Davis CA 95616. The fund will be used to provide musical instruments to elementary school students in need.
(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, September 24, 2003.)
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Walter Mario Ferrando
Sr., 78, of Anderson died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Redding Medical Center.
Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Crescent City, he moved to Shasta County in 1978 from Hoopa. He was an assistant superintendent for Klamath Trinity Unified School District, a World War II fighter pilot for the U.S. Navy on the USS Franklin, a member of Senior Citizens of Shasta County, a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Anderson, a member of the American Legion, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Redding and a life member of the California Teachers Association.
Survivors include wife Dorothy; sons Ron of Hornbrook and Walter Jr. of Happy Valley; daughter Bonnie English of Brentwood; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002.
Arrangements are being handled by Lawncrest Chapel in Redding.
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GERALD
FRANDLE, 75
June 11, 1926 - April 19, 2002
Gerald Frandle was born June 11, 1926, in Frost, the son of John and Julia (Monson) Frandle. He was a 1944 graduate of Frost High School. He was a Merchant Marine and later joined the US Navy during World War II where he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin. Following the war, he returned to the Frost area where he married Ardys Skaden November 4, 1949. They farmed in the Frost area for nearly 50 years.
He is survived by his wife: Ardys Frandle; son: Steven (and wife Barb) Frandle, all of Frost; brother-in-law Wesley Skaden of Blue Earth; sister-in law Dolores Chilson of Rush City and granddaughters Elizabeth, Amy and Laura Frandle. He was prededed in death by his parents and a son, George Frandle in 1989.
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ALVIN GALLEN Passed away November 24, 2007. Al was born December 22, 1927 in New York to Henry and Ada Gallen. Al went on to a long and interesting life as a professional baseball player and civil engineer. Al joined the Navy during WWII and served in Guam as well as a gunner aboard the USS Franklin which received significant damage and loss of life during an enemy bombing. After the war he attended Syracuse University where he received his engineering degree. While there he played baseball and was a member of the ski patrol search and rescue. As a second baseman he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians and played on their farm team in Tucson. When his baseball career came to close he remained in Tucson and began his career building commercial structures. In addition to buildings in other parts of the U.S. his work included those at the University of Arizona, the VA Medical Center and Trail Dust Town, in Tucson. He relocated twenty years later to Connecticut and continued his career building condominiums. Al was an avid Red Socks fan, a licensed pilot and a two handicap golfer. He had a twinkle in his eye and a musical laugh. Al leaves his beloved wife Bernice, his children, James, Andrew, Peter and Sarah, stepchildren; Adam Postyn & Jessica (Postyn) Hachie and several grandchildren. In accordance with Al's wishes there will be no service or Shiva. As a celebration of his life, donations in his name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.
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Leslie Edward Gehres
Title: Admiral
Birth: 23 SEP 1898 in Newark NY
Death: 15 MAY 1975 in San Diego CA 1 of bone cancer
Burial: Chula Vista CA Glen Abbey Cemetery
Military Service: BET 1915 AND 1948 Admiral, U.S.Navy Aviation
Event: Nickname Gerry
Father: Charles Peter Gehres b: 17 JUN 1859 in Newark or Alloway NY
Mother: Phebe Ann Thomas b: 29 MAR 1868 in Millport, Chemung co NY
Marriage 1 Rhoda Elizabeth Cooley b: 10 MAY 1897 in Catlettsburg KY
Married: 16 JUN 1923 in Santa Ana, Orange co CA 2
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Burton H. Gjefle
DURAND, Wis. — Burton H. Gjefle, 86, of La Crosse and formerly of Durand died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse.
Burt was born March 20, 1920, the son of Henry and Tena (Krokem) Gjefle. He was born and raised in Coon Valley, Wis. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1939-45, serving in the Pacific Theater of War. Burt served aboard the USS Colorado (BB45) and the USS Franklin (CV 13). He was married to Gabriela Kadavy from 1943 until 1965. In 1966, he married Ruth Hanson, and they lived in Durand, where Burt worked at Safeway. His wife, Ruth, passed away Dec. 14, 2004. After her death, he moved to La Crosse, where he remained the rest of his life.
Burt is survived by two sons, Gerald (Linda) of Fallbrook, Calif., and Paul (Alison) of Richland, Wash., two daughters, Tena Boberg of Rayneford, Mont., and Aelene Faecke of Bemidji, Minn., 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Renee Breaux of Santa Fe, N.M.; three sisters, Borghild Peterson of La Crosse, Sally Mathison of Westby, Wis., and Lucille Maxim of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; three brothers, Oscar, Leland and George; and one sister, Aletha Midtlien.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. The Rev. Sue Bryce will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Durand. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Friday. Arrangements by Rhiel Funeral Home of Durand.
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Alphonse G. Goodberlet
Alphonse George Goodberlet, age 82, passed away peacefully at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital during the afternoon of April 28. He had endured heart-related illnesses for more than two years. He was with family and loved ones during his final moments.
Alphonse was born July 26,1924 in Rochester, New York, and was the first son to George and Catherine Goodberlet. He had three siblings, Rita, Frank and George. At the age of 18 he joined the United States Navy, and became a commissioned officer on February 29,1944. He was assigned to duty as a naval pilot aboard the USS Franklin, and was wounded in action off the coast of Japan in March of 1945. He later returned to duty, serving more than 22 years and attaining the rank of Commander before retiring. During his years of service he attended Columbia University, General Line School, and the Armed Forces Staff College. He was awarded with the Purple Heart, and received other commendations relating to Asiatic-Pacific Conflict, Korean Service, China Service, American Defense, American Campaign, World War II Victory, Navy Unit Citation, United Nations, and National Defense. His last active assignment was within the Office of Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. He married Helen Gleason in 1954, during his years of military service. In 1965 he relocated his family from Alexandria, Virginia to Elm Glen Farm in West Sumner, Maine. There, he and Helen raised their four children in the company of many new-found friends and dear neighbors. In Sumner, he served on the School Board for S.A.D. #39 for 18 years and as Town Selectman for several years. In 1985 he and his wife moved to Blue Hill. He briefly volunteered time to assist in the setting up of an informational internet system at the hospital, and to work with youths in improving conditions at the town park. While living by the sea, his interest in sailing grew. During many summers he would sail a small vessel along the nearby coast, mostly in among the islands, but sometimes venturing out to open waters. He always looked forward to taking family members for a sail.
He is survived by his wife Helen, four children, Mark, Karen, Joan, and James, their spouses Min, Mark, Frank and Kathleen, and three grandchildren, David, Melanie and Matthew. He is also survived by his brother George of Rochester, New York.
A private service will be held in Ellsworth. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, P O Box 823, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, P.O. Box 99, Mt. Desert, Maine 04660
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Graves, James Melvin (b. 2 MAY 1921, d. 19 MAR 1945)
Headstone in Rushing Cemetery, Walthall County, MS, has the following inscription: "MS S2 USNR WWII PH. Killed on the USS Franklin". Per Jesse G. Graves, Melvin was killed by a Japanese suicide plane flying into his ship. He was a gunner on the ship and was behind his gun when it happened. His remains were not found and the ship was not sunk.
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Raymond D. Galuska of Arlington Heights, formerly of Mt. Prospect
Raymond D. Galuska was born on January 29, 1924 in Middletown, CT to John and Honorata (nee Ganczarska) Galuska. He passed away on January 9, 2008 in Arlington Heights.
Raymond was a veteran of WWII having served in the Navy on the USS Franklin. He loved gardening, crosswords and Big Red gum. He was known for his owl collection. Prior to his retirement, Raymond worked for International Harvester during which time he registered a patent while a hydraulics specialist. He was also a founding member of the B, B and B Club.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stella (nee Kuro) whom he married on November 24, 1949, his children Raymond J. (Connee) Galuska of Lindenhurst, Denise (Paul) Rexroat of St. Louis, MO, Lynn (Michael Elsen) Galuska of Oak Park and Ellen (Robert ) Paulson of Round Lake, his 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his six siblings.
Visitation 3-7 PM Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayer service 7:00 PM. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Greater Chicago, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite #1015, Skokie IL 60076 or to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852.
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HALL Everett Lawson of Quincy, April 13, age 82, loving husband of 54 years to Dorothy (White). Devoted father of Karen E. Whalen, Dianne C. Cadogan, Susan J. Shea, Kenneth H. and Steven L. Hall, all of Quincy. Grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Grandfather of the late Brian P. Whalen. Brother of Edward C. of Sebago, ME, the late Ray D., Dorothy M. (Hall) Wingo, Harold J. and George H. Hall. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at Deware Funeral Home, 576 Hancock St., Quincy on Tuesday, April 17 at 11 a.m., followed by burial in Mt. Wol laston Cemetery, Quincy. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the fu neral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Lung Assn., 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on 4/14/2007.
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A.B. “Bill” Hill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, died after a long illness on May 8, 2007, in South Charleston.
Everyone who knew Bill can attest to the fact that he was always the man with the largest smile and was one of the most vigorously engaging people-persons they might ever have encountered and that although he felt he was named Athol, he preferred to be called Bill.
The son of Homer and Lily May-Price-Hill, Bill was born June 20, 1920, in Danville. He grew up in West Madison, and attended Boone County Schools. He graduated from Scott High School in 1938, where he was a member of the school's basketball team and Thespian Society. He was in his sophomore year at Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) majoring in Business Administration when he joined the United States Navy in 1942, serving aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid, and later the U.S.S. Franklin. After the end of the war, Bill returned to graduate from Morris Harvey College in 1950.
In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by his children, Marilyn Joy Hill of Edmonds, Wash., Robert Terrance Hill of Charleston, Thomas Edward Hill of Lynnwood, Wash., Nancy Hill-Foley of Charleston, Susan Hill-Powers of Concord, N.C.; and grandchildren, Todd Hill of Bozeman, Mon., Elizabeth and Julia Foley of Charleston, Connor and Sean Power of Concord, N.C., Karin Sherrard of New York, Eric Pearson of Boston, Mass., Matthew Pearson of Seattle, Wash. His grandchildren Todd Hill and Karin Sherrard are each currently expecting children, the great-grandchildren of Bill.
He was an avid sportsman, an accomplished golfer, a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church in South Charleston for over 50 years, a Methodist youth leader and a Sunday school teacher for his church. Bill was also a member of the South Charleston Lions Club, the Charleston Rotary Club, and Kanawha Country Club where he could be found pursuing golf with his friends and that award-winning smile after making that good shot. Bill also enjoyed reading, interacting with people and his 46 years of work at Pugh Furniture Company in Charleston.
Bill had a thoughtful and joyous way of engaging life. He was sometimes happy to remain in the background, benevolently allowing others to glisten and was truly celebratory for the good fortune of others. However, he will lovingly be remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor and the ability to make people laugh.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 12, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4606 Kanawha Turnpike in South Charleston. Friends may visit with the family from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Celebration of Life is planned for 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans and a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends donate to Hospice, St. Paul United Methodist Church or go out in the warm spring air and enjoy life, especially if you are a golfer, play the best round possible, that's what would have given him the greatest joy.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements
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Fred E. Hopkins
1916 - 2007
Fred E. Hopkins, 91, died peacefully Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park with Dr. Mark Woods of University Baptist Church officiating. A reception will follow at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the U.S. Navy Memorial, Box 96477, Washington, D.C. 20077-9808.
Fred was born Jan. 6, 1916, in Poteau, Okla. He was a 1942 graduate of the University of Oklahoma. While in college, Fred was employed by Dr. Bizzell and Dr. Cross, presidents of the university. As part of his duties, he drove them all across the United States while visiting various colleges and universities. Upon graduation, he served in the Supply Corps of the United States Navy in the South Pacific on the aircraft carriers USS Breton and USS Franklin. Upon leaving active service in 1946, he stayed in the reserves and retired with the rank of commander, U.S. Naval Reserve.
Fred's professional career ended as division administrative manager with Amoco Production Co., now BP. He started with the company in Tulsa, Okla., moved to Fort Worth in 1956 and then to New Orleans with Amoco in 1965. Upon retirement in 1976, he and Eva Joe moved back to Fort Worth, which they considered home. He was a longtime member of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Eva Joe Whiteaker Hopkins, in 1988; his father, H.E. Hopkins; mother, Tezzie Holloway Hopkins; and brother, Orbie Hopkins.
The family would especially like to thank the staff of Odyssey House-Fort Worth for their loving care during Fred's last days.
Survivors: Sons, Rick Hopkins and wife, Janice, and Randy Hopkins and wife, Susan, all of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Rick Hopkins III and wife, Kelly, of Charlotte, N.C., Reed Hopkins and wife, Kim, of Panama City Beach, Fla., Reagan Brose and husband,
Christian, of Charlotte, N.C., and Elizabeth and Edward Hopkins of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren, Caroline and Henslee Hopkins, Reed Hopkins Jr., Wes, Jake and Anna Holland, and Whiteaker and Ann Marie Brose; a niece; and two nephews.
Published in the Star-Telegram from 9/6/2007 - 9/7/2007.
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ROY E. (BUD) HULSLANDER
Date of Passing: Saturday, January 5, 2008
Date of Birth: Sunday, February 21, 1926
Age: 80 years, 10 months, 15 days
Roy E. (Bud) Hulslander passed away on Saturday. He was born in and attended school in Dryden before joining the Navy in 1943. After his discharge in 1946 he worked for SCM for 40 years until it closed it's doors in Groton.
Bud belonged to many area organizations, including: the Groton Rod and Gun Club, life member of American Legion Post 800 of Groton and member of it's Drill Team Firing Squad; Dryden V.F.W. Post 8158 where he was instrumental in forming the Ritual Squad; and the "Man to Man" group at Cortland Hospital. He was a member of the 704 Club, named for the survivors of the USS Franklin CV13.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Deceased Parents:
Roy and Bernice (Hutchings) Hulslander
Best Friend and 40 Year Companion:
Ruth Coy
Children:
Linda (Tom) Terry of Harford, NY
Tamara (Patrick) Lomber of Freeville
David (Denise) Barber of Brewerton, NY
Siblings:
Beverly Passalugo of FL
James Hulslander of Dryden
Arlene Ward of Moravia
Mary Williams of McGraw
Freda Lucas of Groton
Robert Hulslander of Freeville
David Hulslander of Harford
Children:
Sandra Kurtz of Cortland
Tom Hulslander of Clearwater, FL
Carol Jones of Port Richie, FL
John Hulslander of New Port Richie, FL
Children of Ruth Coy:
Andrea Muise of N. Syracuse
Nancy Howell of Dayton, OH
Kathy Cuthbert of Auburn
Other Family Members:
Several Grandchildren
Several Great-Grandchildren
Several Great-Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews
And long time family friend, Mary White
SERVICES / CALLING HOURS / INTERMENT / DONATIONS:
Calling Hours:
Friends are invited to call from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at the Shurtleff Funeral Home
Services:
4:00pm
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
at the Shurtleff Funeral Home
Interment:
Spring Interment, with Military Honors, will be in
Green Hills Cemetery, Dryden
Suggested Donations:
Groton Fire Department Ambulance Fund
108 Cortland Street
Groton, NY 13073
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Mike
Humphrey, 77, of Elk Rapids, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at Munson Medical Center. He was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Alma, the son of Leonard and Olive (Flowers) Humphrey.
At age 17, immediately after high school graduation, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the carrier USS Franklin in the Pacific theater. Mike survived a massive attack by the Japanese and was awarded the Purple Heart. He kept in close contact with his Navy friends through yearly reunions.
Following World War II, Mike attended Alma College, graduating in 1951. In 1947, he married Wanda Upham, and they spent most of their married life in Maple Rapids and St. Johns.
Mike taught physical education and social studies for 30 years, and also coached football and basketball for many years. But Mike's first love was golf, and he coached golf for 27 years in St. Johns and Elk Rapids. He was voted Michigan Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his successful career.
Mike is survived by his wife, Wanda; three children, Sue (Larry) Flowers of Elk Rapids, Randy (Melanie) Humphrey of Estes Park, Colo., and Todd Humphrey of Elk Rapids. He was also blessed with five grandchildren, Kerry Humphrey of Fort Collins, Colo., Sarah (David) Marshall of Tulsa, Okla., Emily (Adam) Titlebaum of Fort Collins, Colo., Brett (Molly) Flowers of Madison Heights and Amanda Flowers of Elk Rapids. Mike also enjoyed his five great-grandchildren, Madeline, Jonathan and Benjamin Titlebaum, and Lauren and Anna Grace Marshall. Also surviving is his sister, Mavis Ardner of Alma.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids, with the family gathering to meet friends one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dan Herlein will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either the Antrim County Habitat for Humanity, 133 Ames St., Suite 2, Elk Rapids, MI 49629; or the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
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Virgil E. (Tiny) Johnston
KILLED IN ACTION - S-2-C Rdm. V.E. (Tiny) Johnston was killed in action in the Pacific area, according to a telegram received recently by his brother, Ishmael Johnston who is now in the Army at Camp Hood. Johnston had been overseas two years and three months. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist church here. Reared in the State Home here, Johnston was employed at the Corsicana Cotton Mills for a number of years' Surviving are two sisters Juanita McKenzie of Ohio and Bonita Johnston, Abilene, and a brother, Ishmael Johnston, U.S. Army. Details of how Seaman Johnston was killed have not been received here.
WWII Killed aboard USS Franklin off Leyte, 1944
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Obituary:
Spencer Le Van Kimball
Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Nov 2, 2003
1918 ~ 2003
Spencer Le Van Kimball, legal scholar, insurance lawyer, law professor, husband and father, was born in Thatcher, AZ, Aug 26, 1918. He was the son of Spencer Wooley and Camilla (Eyring). On June 12, 1939, he married Kathryn Ann Murphy. They had six children, Barbara Jean (Thomas L. Sherman), Judith Ann (William Stillion), Kathleen Louise (Ken Sirotnik), Spencer David (Haila), Kent Douglas (Mary), Timothy Jay (Karen); 16 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. After 51 years of marriage, Kathryn died in 1990. Spencer married Virginia Barrus Johnson June 4, 1994, when he added two more children to his family, Linda (Keith Morgan), Rick Davis (Debbie); along with seven more grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
He received his BS from the University of Arizona. Spen-cer served in World War II as a Lieutenant aboard the U.S.S. Franklin. Following the war he spent two years at Lincoln College, Oxford England as a Rhodes Scholar where he earned a BCL. He received an SJD from the University of Utah Law School. At 35 years of age, he was the youngest Dean of the University of Utah Law School. Spencer served as a Law Professor and Director of Legal Research at the University of Michigan. From there he went to the University of Wisconsin as a Dean of the Law School. Spencer became a Law Professor at the University of Chicago as well as the Executive Director of the American Bar Association Foundation in Chicago. He retired to Salt Lake after he lost his wife, Kathryn, to live by the mountains and his siblings.
Spencer made many notable contributions to the field of law during his lifetime and was recognized both nationally and internationally for his work. He was Director of the Wisconsin Statutes Revision Project and his work remains a model for insurance codes to this day. Kimball was one of the co-founders of AIDA - an international insurance law association. He is also the author of many works on insurance law and regulation.
Surviving are brothers and sister, Olive Beth Mack, Andrew and Phyllis Kimball, and Edward and Bee Kimball.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions to the Kathryn Murphy- Spen-cer L. Kimball Scholarship Fund, East-ern Arizona College, P.O. Box 769, Thatcher, AZ 85552, are recommended.
Copyright C 2003 Deseret News Publishing Co.
Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company. All rights Reserved.
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Pharmacist’s Mate
Lyons of Evansville was killed October 30, 1944, as a Kamikaze plane crashed onto the deck of the USS Franklin. He had also served on the USS Houston. His name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
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Walter McCormack
Saturday, July 22, 2006
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Walter Mack McCormack, 83, of the Dogwood community died Thursday, July 20, 2006, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He was born June 18, 1923, in Trimble, Tenn., son of Robert and Wava McCormack Spelling. His parents died when he was 18 months old and he was adopted by C.P. and Mollie McCormack. He first married Elsie Pauline Watts Feb. 6, 1947. She died Jan. 16, 1971. He later married Carol Johnson Miller-Spangberg.
McCormack was a member and deacon of First Christian Church at Matthews, Mo.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a gunners mate third class on the USS Franklin McVeigh, USS San Bruno and USS Sutherland.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenny McCormack of Cape Girardeau; two daughters, Linda Pearson of Pittsburg, Kan., Johnnie Thompson of San Diego, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie, with Brian Smith officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery.
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McGEE,
J.R.Born: 21 Dec 1924 Died: 14 Jan 1985 WWII VT13 SQUADRON USS FRANKLIN
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Claytus E.
Melcher, 94, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly Clear Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 at the Laurellwood Nursing Home, St. Petersburg. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Clear Lake United Methodist Church with the Rev. Diana Hoover officiating. Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery with military honors by the Clear Lake V.F.W. Family suggests memorial to the Claytus E. Melcher memorial fund.
Claytus Eben Melcher was born June 19, 1912 in Garner, Iowa, the son of Lewis R. and Mattie M. (Johnson) Melcher. He graduated from Garner High School.
He and Ferne F. Brooks were married in East Orange, N.J. on June 13, 1934. Early in their marriage he was a salesman for the Peoples Gas and Electric Company in Mason City, Iowa. In the opening years of World War II, Claytus worked on the Al-Can Highway in Alaska and on U.S. military construction projects in the Hudson Bay area of Canada.
When he returned to the United States, he joined the Navy and served as an electrician on the USS Stephen Potter in the South Pacific for almost two years. During this time, his ship was engaged in several large naval battles with the Japanese forces in the South China Sea. His ship was in the task force near Okinawa when the USS Franklin and the USS Enterprise were hit by kamikazes in March 1945 and later was engaged in the rescue of survivors from the USS Bunker Hill when it was hit in May 1945.
During his lifetime he was a finish carpenter and a cabinet maker, working for many contractors in the area. He also worked as a millwright on the ICBM missile sites in South Dakota. When he retired in 1979, he and Ferne began spending their winters in St. Petersburg, moving there permanently in 2001.
Claytus was one of Clear Lake's best known and most successful fishermen for many years, a hobby he later pursued with considerable zeal in Florida. He was also an avid hunter. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He and Ferne spent many years traveling with their Avion trailer throughout the Midwest. He was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Clear Lake; a 62-year member of the Masonic Lodge, including a stint as Worshipful Master of Verity Lodge in Clear Lake; a member of El Kahir Temple of the Shrine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a member of the Order of the Eastern Star; and a member of the United Methodist Church of Clear Lake.
Claytus is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ferne; their daughter, Linda M. Neese, St. Petersburg; a son, Mark L. (Ivy) Melcher, Mt. Jackson, Va.; five grandchildren, Julia Schipper, Thomas Schipper, Mark (Carol) Melcher, Paula (Mark) Johnson, Deborah (Michael) Murphy; and seven great-grandchildren.
Claytus is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mattie Melcher; sister, Leota DeVary and granddaughter, Marsha M. Schipper
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. was in charge of arrangements.
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Earl E.
Miller, 88, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Concord Hospital.
He was born in Chicago, the son of Randolph and Gertrude (Seaman) Miller.
He was a 1935 graduate of Concord High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving on the USS Geneva and the USS Franklin.
He worked for Rumford Press from 1935 to 1956 and for St. Paul's School from 1965 to 1972. He also worked for Concord Public Library for two years, the Professional Building for three years,
the New Hampshire Historical Society for two years and Concord National Bank for four years.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dean E. and Donna Miller.
Services will not be held.
Bennett Funeral Home in Concord is in charge of the arrangements.
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Donald R. Mockrud, age 85, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at City View Nursing Home, Madison. Donald was born on March 28, 1922, in Westby, the youngest child of Oliver and Sara Mockrud. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Stanley, Arthur, Lee, Paul and Harry and a sister, Alice Nimz. He is survived by his special friend of many years, Mary Loui and his guardian, Diane Loui, both of Madison. He is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Mary Mockrud of Viroqua and Carmen Mockrud of West Bend; as well as nieces and nephews. Don served his country honorably as a Navy fighter pilot in World War II. He entered active service on Dec. 15, 1942, in the V-5 Program, Madison. He was commissioned on Feb. 19, 1944, as a fighter pilot. He served on the U.S.S. Franklin from Feb. 9, 1945 to March 19, 1945. His date of separation was May 16, 1946. He piloted one of the Hellcat fighter planes based aboard the U.S.S. Franklin carrier when it was attacked by Japanese bombs on March 19, 1945, off the coast of Japan. He was awarded the Victory Ribbon for World War II, American Theater Ribbon and an Asiatic Pacific 1 Star. He attained the rank of Lt. j.g. A1 in the U.S. Navy Reserves. In later years, Don participated in the Voluntary Service Program at the VA Medical Center in Madison. He was honored in 1998 by the Department of Veterans Affairs in appreciation for his 10 years and 4081 hours of service to fellow veterans. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the CRESS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, with the Rev. Bryan Peterson officiating. A time of gathering will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Private burial will be held at a later date in Westby. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Don's memory to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Cress Funeral and Cremation Service 3325 E. Washington Ave (608) 249-6666 www.cressfuneralservice.com
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Charles B. "Chick" Mosier
Charles B. "Chick" Mosier, 88, of North Platte passed away Dec. 17, 2007, at Sutherland Care Center.
He was born June 28, 1919, to Bradley and Rena Kelin Mosier
at Blanca, Colo. Charles graduated from York High School and
married Hillys "Sally" Dodds on Dec. 21, 1941, at South Mills,
N.C.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, the Korean War and in the reserves for more than 34 years. He worked for
NPPD for 32 years, retiring in 1981. Charles enjoyed woodworking, and building and refinishing
furniture for his children and grandchildren. He was a member of
the VFW and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife Sally of North Platte; sons Gary
(Linda) of Santa Ana, Calif., and Charles of Orange, Calif.;
daughters Marge (Chuck) Stone of North Platte and Laura (Jay)
Williams of Meridian, Idaho; 11 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Kenneth, three
brothers, a sister and daughter-in-law Linda.
Online condolences may be shared at
www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22
at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Greenwood
Cemetery in York with military honors graveside. Arrangements are with Carpenter Memorial Chapel.
First published in The North Platte Bulletin print edition on
12/19/2007
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Saturday, December 13, 2003
E.J. Nangle Sr., 77, of Berwyn
Edward J. Nangle Sr., 77, of Berwyn, died Nov. 30 at Montgomery County Hospital in Norristown from injuries suffered when his car collided with a pickup truck in West Norriton Township, 15 days after his wife's death. He was a former member of the Lower Providence Township police force and a retired SEPTA bus driver.
His wife of 52 years, Claire Lauth Nangle, 73, died Nov. 15 of heart failure at Montgomery County Geriatric Center in Royersford, where she had been a resident for six years. He visited her every day.
"They were devoted to each other," their daughter Trish Luberda said. "The nurses would find them napping together every afternoon."
Mr. Nangle grew up in Ardmore. At 15, he lied about his age and enlisted in the Navy. During World War II, he served on the USS Franklin and other aircraft carriers in the South Pacific. After his discharge, he was a bus driver for what was then the Schuylkill Valley Bus Co. in Norristown. His future wife was one of his passengers. She was commuting from Norristown to her job at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The couple were married in 1951.
In the 1950s and 1960s, he worked for Montgomery County as a radio dispatcher in the District Attorney's Office, and as a guard in the Montgomery County Prison. From 1964 to 1971, he was a police officer in Lower Providence Township before going back to work as a bus driver for SEPTA. He retired in 1992. Mrs. Nangle, who grew up in Jim Thorpe, worked as a sales clerk for Sears Roebuck & Co. in Norristown and at other part-time jobs after her children were grown. She loved to play Bingo, Luberda said, and to go bowling and dancing with Mr. Nangle.
Mr. and Mrs. Nangle were longtime residents of Trooper before moving to Berwyn in 1992.
The couple are survived by another daughter, Barbara D'Antonio; sons Edward Jr. and Craig; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Nangle is also survived by three brothers.
A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Nangle was Nov. 19 at St. Colman Roman Catholic Church, Lancaster Avenue and Argyle Road, Ardmore, Pa. 19003. A Funeral Mass for her husband was said Tuesday at St. Colman's. They were buried in St. Denis Cemetery in Havertown.
Memorial donations may be made to the church.
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Riley H.
Nestor, 78, of Portsmouth, OH, died March 5 2005.
He was bornMay 7, 125 in St. George, a son of the late Alec Nestor and Ina Shahan Nestor.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Marjorie Lee Oppenhiemer; a son Jim (and Melinda) Nestor of Chillocothe, OH; a daughter V. Sue Nestor (and Neil) Meisner of Taos, NM; six grandchildren Christina (and Michael) Burnright, Emily (and Eric) Walsh all of Wilmore, KY, Ben, Nathaniel, Zachary and Lily Meisner all of Taos, NM; two great-grandchildren Jacob and Megan Burnright; two brothers Ellis Nestor of Richmond, VA and Ira Nestor of Canton, OH; brothers and sister-in-law Joe (and Beulah) Carroll, Lillian Brisker and Bill (and Gloria) Oppenheimer; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four sister, Ruth, Elsie, Ruby and Bertha Nestor; two brothers Woody Nestor and Asa Nestor.
He was a 1942 graduate of Parsons High School.
He served in World War II, in the Navy aboard the USS Franklin. He was an active member of the Temple Baptist Church, a deacon and he lead a Bible Study group at Riverview Retirement Center. He was in business in Portsmouth for 45 years, owning and operating the Riley Nestor Company. He was a member of the Portsmouth Lodge of Elks and James Dickey Post 23 of the American Legion.
Services were held at the Temple Baptist Church, Portsmouth with Pastor John Gowdy officiating. Interment followed in Scioto Burial Park with graveside military rites by James Dickey Post 23 American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Ohio, 1248 Kinneys Lane, Portsmouth, OH 45662; or to Temple Baptist Church, 1148 Gallia St., Portsmouth, OH 45662.
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Former Lake Crystal Mayor
John Elliott Norman, 86,
passed away on March 14, 2007 at the Lake Crystal Health
Care Center after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.
He will be marked in death by the life he brought to so
many people. His passing serves as a reflection on a world
that changed profoundly during his short stay. A memorial service will be held at 10:.30 a.m. Saturday,
April 7, 2007 at the United Methodist Church in Lake
Crystal, with Rev. Debbie King Quale officiating. Burial
with military honors will follow in Lake Crystal Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007 at
Lake Crystal Mortuary. John is survived by wife, Beth of Lake Crystal; seven
children, John (Mary) Norman Jr. of Waconia, Tom Norman
of Lake Crystal, Joyce (Charlie O'Connell) Norman of
Hoffman Estates, IL, Judith (Jim) Hepworth of Lake
Crystal, James Norman of Ramsey, Diane (Michael Flaherty) Norman of McFarland, WI, Robert (Leatha)
Norman of North Mankato; 17 grandchildren; 7 greatgrandchildren;
three siblings, Ralph (Thelma) Norman of Lake Crystal, Joan (John) Roth of Lake Crystal, Mary
(William) Mensing of Mapleton; nieces and nephews. He
and his wife of 64 years, Beth were the cornerstone of life
for his large family. John Elliott Norman was also mayor of Lake Crystal for 14
years – a responsibility he took extremely personally for a
community that he loved and in which he spent his entire
life. As mayor, he was committed to building a Lake
Crystal for the future, helping build support for a new
water treatment plant, road and highway improvements,
and a number of community development projects. His
weekly newspaper column, simply called “Mayor's
Column”, was his blunt reflections on life in Lake Crystal
and his
assessment of Lake Crystal's progress and
challenges. Born in Lake Crystal in 1920 in the
farmhouse in which he was raised, John Elliott
Norman began farming before electricity,
harvesting corn by hand, tossing the ears into a
horse-drawn
wagon. He milked cows by hand in lantern light,
fought many cold winters and drought, and
remembered fondly the county fairs and the 4-H
competitions in which he participated. He saw
America struggle through -- and survive – the
Great Depression, a World War, many downturns
and upturns in the farm economy, and the
modernization and mechanization of America. John
Elliott Norman married Beth Mather in 1942 on
her family farm in Madelia, just before leaving
to enter the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific in
World War II. He was
nearly
killed when his aircraft carrier, the USS
Franklin, was bombed, killing nearly 1,000
sailors and Marines. Norman survived and
returned to spend the rest of his life farming
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Rev. Eddie
Nycum, age 74, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 1998. Rev. Nycum was a graduate of Corpus Christi High School, a graduate of University of Corpus Christi, and a graduate of Southwestern Seminary Ft. Worth, Texas. He was a World War II Veteran. He served in the US Navy on the USS Franklin and was one of the few survivors in his group. He felt that God had taken care of him because he had a special task for him. Rev. Nycum was the Music Director for Trinity Baptist, Windsor Park Baptist, Lindale Baptist, and Calvary Baptist, and he also filled-in in many other churches here in Corpus Christi. He was the Choir and Drama Instructor at Driscoll Middle School and he was the Pastor at First Baptist Pawnee Church for 3 1/2 years.
Rev. Nycum is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Melba Nycum of Corpus Christi, Texas; four sons, Warren (Carolyn) Nycum of Prairieville, Louisiana, and Gary (Janis) Nycum, Daryl (Pat) Nycum and Phil Nycum, all of Corpus Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel, Rebecca, Leah, and Andrew Nycum, and Billy Nelson, and Joy Brophy; two great-grandchildren, Garrett Nelson and Abigail Brophy; and a sister, Yvonne Nycum of Davis California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Natalie Nycum, and a daughter, Sharon Gayle Nycum.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 28, 1998 at Parkdale Baptist Church with interment to be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
If friends so desire, memorials in his name may be made to the Music Fund at Parkdale Baptist Church, 3875 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 or to the Roloff Homes, Rt. 3 box 440, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415 or to a charity of one's choice.
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Seldon Doclar
Ohlsson, passed away in Jefferson, Louisiana, on Saturday, June 23, 2007.
Survived by his wife, Sallye; sons: George and wife, Jan, and Roger and wife, Karen;
daughter, Catharine O. Gracia and husband, Rogers; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Son of the late Evelyn and Henry Ohlsson.
A Navy veteran of WWII and retired Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive engineer. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the Funeral Service to he held at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600
N.Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA on Monday, June 25, 2007, at 12:00 noon, with visitation
at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 AM until the service begins. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
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Julius Payak
Obituaries 11/02/07
PAYAK – Julius “Frank,” 83, Johnstown, died Oct. 30, 2007, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born
May 5, 1924, in Llanfair, Pa. near Portage, son of Mary and Anthony Payak. Brother of John and Tony.
Frank is survived by wife of 62 years, Pauline Thomas; and his daughter, Bobbie Hall, married to Mark
Hall; and grandchildren, Michael and Jenna Hall. Julius “Frank” was awarded the Purple Heart for
service as a U.S. Marine aboard the carrier USS Franklin in World War II. He was one of 710 volunteers
who remained on the ship for its last voyage home after an attack in 1945. He was a Fourth Degree
Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He worked as a coal miner and a salesman for Stanley Home Products.
Julius enjoyed his family and friends, golf, bridge, singing and talking to everyone. Member of
Johnstown Retired Men's Chorus. His love, dedication, outgoing manner and enthusiasm for life will be
sadly missed. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic
Church, the Very Rev. Paul E. Turnball. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 576
Vine St., Johnstown, Pa. 15901 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by John Henderson Co. Funeral
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Pedersen, Robert S. "Bob" Age 83, of Burnsville formerly of Webster, MN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, passed away 6/23/07. Preceded in death by sisters Ester Pechacek and Mary Ersfeld. Survived by wife of 62 years, Dorothy; children, Mari (Dick) Carlson, Pete (Sheila), Gary (Ruth), Ron (Luz), Debra (Tim) Burns, Jeff (Linda); 13 grandchildren, Annelise Carlson (Andy Barnes), Jennifer Carlson (Mike Saros), Mendy & Karla Pedersen, Megan Eveland (Dan), Sara Sagedahl (Adam), Stephanie & Jonathan Pedersen, T.J. Burns (Katrina), Katie Burns, Mary Jo Futhey (Jay), Jeffrey & Matthew Pedersen; great-granddaughters, Sydney & Meckinzy; brothers, Verner and Ernst Pedersen. Bob served with the US Navy on the aircraft carrier, USS Franklin, during WWII. He married the former Dorothy Anderson on July 11, 1945. He was a steward of the land, farming in Rice, Scott and Dakota Counties for over 43 years. Bob served as President of the Mid America Dairymen & on its Board of Directors for many years. Bob is remembered for his independent spirit, strong sense of purpose, ability to make friends and kind sense of humor. His indomitable spirit & deep humility continue to be an inspiration for all who knew, loved and now miss Bob. Memorial Service at 11:00A.M. on Saturday, 6/30/07 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419. 612-926-7651 Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Friday 6/29/07 at 1:15 PM Assembly Area # 4. Memorials preferred to the Mount Olivet Church, Cathedral of the Pines Scholarship Fund. Cremation Society of Minnesota 612-825-2435
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Michael
Pelinsky, 84, 503 W. Seventh St., died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Fairview Manor.
He was born July 30, 1919, in Erie, son of the late John and Katryna Zalogha Pelinsky.
He retired from Kroger Co. and formerly owned and operated the Eighth Avenue Food Market. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union.
He graduated from East High School.
Serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he served aboard the USS Franklin throughout the Pacific Theater. He was aboard the carrier when it was attacked 50 miles off the coast of Japan on March 19, 1945.
He was a member of the USS Franklin reunion committee. He also was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and the Ukrainian National Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lichacz Pelinsky, in 1990; and four brothers, Alex, Andy, Bill and Joe Pelinsky.
Survivors include a daughter, Nadia Heimbold and her husband, Joe, of Erie; a son, Michael Pelinsky and his wife, Judith C., of Erie; two grandchildren, Geoffrey and Cara Pelinsky; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., including a Panachida service at 8 p.m., at A. Brugger & Sons Funeral Home, Pine Avenue Branch, 845 E. 38th St. A prayer service will be held there Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a requiem funeral service at 9:30 a.m., officiated by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Ronald A. Hazuda.
Burial will be at St. Nicholas Cemetery.
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SILVESTRO PIRONE, 91, of WEST PATERSON died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ.
Born in Avellino, Italy, he came to the United States in 1930 settling in Paterson before moving to West Paterson in 1965. Mr. Pirone was a retired dyer in the textile industry in Paterson for many years before his retirement.
He was an US Navy Veteran of World War II he was one of the few surviving crew members on the USS Franklin in the Pacific Campaign. He was also a Purple Heart recipient.
Mr. Pirone was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pompeii RC Church, Paterson.
He was predeceased by his wife, the former Angelina Del Conte, in 1992 and by his two brothers, Vincenzo and Mario Pirone and his two sisters, Virginia Branda and Benedetta Portanova.
Survivors include: his daughter, Linda Markert and her husband, Richard of Little Falls, NJ.
Funeral Services will be 8:45 am Friday from BIZUB-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 47 Main St., Little Falls and 9:30 am at Our Lady of Pompeii RC Church, Caldwell Ave. and Dayton St., Paterson. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Visitation on Thursday from 3:00 pm -7:00 pm.
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Robert
Quay, a World War II veteran and an engineer who held patents, died on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Albany. He was 83.
Born in the town of Knox on May 24, 1923, he was the son of the late Daniel Webster Quay and Bertha Bradt Quay. He graduated from Berne-Knox Central School, valedictorian of the class of 1941. He earned a bachelor of electrical engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy in June, 1952 and a master of science degree from Union College in Schenectady in June, 1963.
Mr. Quay was an Aviation Radioman First Class of the United States Navy - Bombing Squadron Thirteen, commissioned in November of 1943. He trained at N.A.S. Wildwood, N.J. until January, 1944 then transferred to N.A.A.S. Oceana, Va.
His group was officially attached to U.S.S. Franklin in February of 1944 and sailed from Norfolk in March of that year. After an intensive training period in the Gulf of Paria, Trinidad, the ship returned to Norfolk, Va., in April of 1944.
On May 5, 1944, the ship left Norfolk for San Diego, Calif. and left there June 1, 1944 for Pearl Harbor. They continued to train in Purcene, Maui. The ship made a short stay at Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands and then departed for its first combat mission in June of 1944.
Enlisting in the Navy in June, 1942, Mr. Quay was in active duty from October of 1942 to January of 1946 and was discharged with the following awards: Good Conduct Medal; American Theatre; Asiatic-Pacific, three stars; Philippine Liberation, one star; Air Medal; and Victory Medal.
After graduating from RPI in 1952, he worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Dam project in Ephrata, Wash. In 1954, he started work at Schenectady General Electric, large Steam Turbine Division. He transferred to EML Division at Malta, N.Y. and retired as manager in 1986 with 33 years of service.
He received two patents while employed at GE. He was a licensed professional engineer in New York.
The then purchased a farm/ranch in San Jon. N.M. in 1991. After much restoration, he and his wife, Ruth, moved there in 1994 from Campbell Ave. in Schenectady.
In May of 2000, they returned to their present home at Weaver Road in Altamont.
Mr. Quay was a former member of Trinity Reformed Church in Rotterdam, serving as elder, deacon, and Sunday school superintendent.
He was interested and active in several veterans’ organizations. A dedicated and life member of the American Legion for 42 years, joining Post 1091. He held many offices in the post, county, district and became 1st Vice Commander of New York in 1989.
He was a life member of Veterans of Overseas Service of America. He presently was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Clovis, N.M.
He was a brother of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 2157 of Rotterdam, a district commander and Historian of Post 77 in Logan, N.M.
He was a current member of GE. Elfun Society; GE. Hall of History; Mensa of New York; National Rifleman’s Association, Whittington Center, Roswell, N.M.; Schenectady Voiture #759 40/8; Sanford World War II Vets; Tau Beta Pi-Electrical Engineering Society; and B-K-W Alumni Association.
Mr. Quay is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth Tubbs Quay; two sons, Jeffrey Quay of Texas, John Quay of Schenectady and companion, Denise Gentile; two grandsons, John Robert Quay of Schenectady and Michael Robert Quay of Texas, the son of Susan Quay who died in February of 2002.
He is also survived by one granddaughter, Renee Gentile, of Idaho; three brothers, Thaddeus Quay of Galway, N.Y., Donald Quay of Connecticut, and Richard Quay of Tennessee; two sisters, Helen Coulter and Rosemary Tubbs of Altamont; and one half sister, Bessie Dunleavy of Scotia.
In addition to his daughter, Susan, his brother James died before him in 1971.
A funeral service will be held Saturday at noon at the Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont. Calling hours are prior to the service from 10 am. to noon. Burial will be in Knox Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Altamont Free Library, Post Office Box 662, Altamont, NY 12009
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Eugene O.
Reed, 79
Anchorage resident Eugene O. Reed, 79, died April 21, 2005, in Lake Clark of natural causes.
At his request, no service is planned. His ashes will be scattered at his retirement home in Lake Clark.
Mr. Reed was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Dover, Idaho. He attended the University of Idaho where he received a Bachelor of Science in agriculture. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Franklin during World War II.
He moved to Anchorage in 1963. After his separation from the military, he worked for State Farm Insurance as an agency manager until retiring in 1989.
Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Beth Reed; daughters, Connie Shaw and Raelene Helin; son, Jeff Reed; five granddaughters and two grandsons.
Memorial donations may be directed to Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL 61748; or to Rett Syndrome, 9121 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735.
Family members and friends may leave memorial tributes at www.mem.com.
Arrangements were provided by Witzleben Family Funeral Homes in Anchorage.
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Arthur J.
Robidoux, 81, of Buttonwoods Farm Road, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at his home.
He was born in Southbridge, Mass., and had resided in Plaistow since 1948.
He was a 1940 graduate of Charlton High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a machinist mate first class aboard the USS Franklin and the USS
Albermarle.
Mr. Robidoux was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a rural carrier in the Plaistow post office and later was a bus driver for Timberlane Regional School District.
He was an assistant baseball coach for the Plaistow Little League for many years and had served as the town’s building inspector.
He was a member of Holy Angels Church in Plaistow and was a former member of the church choir. He was a member of C.V. 13, the Carl Davis Post of the American Legion of Plaistow, where he had served for several years as the service officer; a life member of the National Veteran of Foreign Wars; and the Holiday Ramblers RV Club of New Hampshire.
He was an avid bowler and member of several area bowling leagues.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mildred B. (Lang)
Robidoux; one son, Richard A. Robidoux and his companion, Cecilia Blake of Friendship, Maine; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Barbara A. Robidoux of Sante Fe., N.M., Louise F. and George Comeau of Plaistow, Deborah and Mario Pinheiro and Nancy M. and James "Phil" Murphy, all of Atkinson, nine grandchildren; two brothers, Armand Robidoux of Oviedo, Fla., and David Robidoux of Lakeside, Calif.; five sisters, Claire Sands of Meridian, Idaho, Mildred Silbaugh of Huron, Ohio, Muriel Horansky of Midlothian, Va., and Evelyn Burns and Dorothy Paul, both of Dudley, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday in Holy Angels Church, Plaistow. Burial was in Holy Angels Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH 03301 or to the American Lung Association, 9 Cedarwood Drive, Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110.
Arrangements were by Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, Plaistow.
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Daffy
Russell, legendary lacrosse coach, dies at 91
By MARY P. FELTER, Community News Editor
Charles Mason "Daffy" Russell Jr., a lifelong resident of Annapolis affectionately known as the father of Anne Arundel County lacrosse, died yesterday at a local seniors home.
Mr. Russell, 91, started his more than 60-year involvement with lacrosse in 1929 by founding the Annapolis High School lacrosse program while a senior. In 1950, he co-founded the St. Mary's High School lacrosse program with Ed Coughlin.
During his 40-year lacrosse and football coaching career, Mr. Russell won more than 200 games and had just two losing seasons.
"Daffy fathered two sons, but he raised thousands of the them," said Del. Michael Busch, D-Annapolis, and one of Mr. Russell's football players.
"If you could count wealth in the number of people on whom you've had a positive effect, Daffy was a very rich man."
As a player, Mr. Russell was a standout goalie who competed well into until his 40s.
Mr. Russell received a number of awards during his career, including the Annapolis Touchdown Club award for excellence in coaching and citizenship, the Hero's Lacrosse award as the Outstanding Maryland High School Coach and the Governor's Award for Distinguished Coaching and Service.
In the 1980s, he was inducted into the Maryland Athletic Director's Hall of Fame and the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Born Aug. 12, 1910, in Annapolis, he was a multi-sport athlete.
During World War II, he enlisted in the Navy and was aboard the USS Franklin off the coast of Japan in 1945 when the ship suffered major damage in a bombing attack. He earned nine battle stars and a Purple Heart.
After the war he worked at the Engineering Experimental Station and transferred to the Naval Academy where he worked as a civilian. He retired from the Civil Service in 1967.
He then became head lacrosse coach and assistant football coach at St. Mary's, where he became athletic director and physical education teacher.
He retired in 1980, but continued to coach part-time, retiring in 1988.
He was married in 1934 to Vada Russell who died in 1999. His son, John, died in an automobile accident in 1967.
Mr. Russell was living at Atria at Manresa Assisted Living on the Broadneck Peninsula at the time of his death.
Surviving are one son, Rusty Russell of Harwood; one sister, Virginia Russell of Edgewater; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Charles M. Russell Gym at St. Mary's High School, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Annapolis High School Athletic Department and the St. Mary's High School Athletic Association.------
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Fench Alonzo ``Sandy''
Sanderson, 72, of Virginia Beach, a retired master chief radioman, died Tuesday, June 7, 1994, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, after a long illness.
Master Chief Sanderson was born in Dillon, S.C. He retired from active duty in 1979 after 34 years of distinguished service during which he received numerous awards and commendations including the National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star and the Navy Achievement Medal. He was a survivor of the bombing of the USS Franklin in the Bay of Japan in 1945.
{REST} Following his naval career, he was a manpower analyst for Technology Management Corporation for eight years. He maintained membership at Bethany Baptist Church, Spartanburg, S.C., and was also a member of the Fleet Reserve Association.
Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Marie; his brother, Lawton of Darlington, S.C.; his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sue Sanderson, and their daughters, Kate and Elizabeth of Norfolk; his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Dan Mutty, and their children, Maria and Tom, of Portsmouth, R.I.; and his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Lyne Sanderson, and their sons, Phil and Gabriel of Nags Head.
Services will be held on Sunday at 5 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel. The family will remain after the service to greet friends. Burial will be on Monday at 2 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society
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SANDIFER, JOHN SEAY
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Published: July 18, 2007
SANDIFER--John Seay, September 28, 1919 to June 29, 2007. Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, he graduated from Rice University and enlisted in the Navy in 1942, as a Navel Intelligence Officer, where he saw action in both the Pacific and Atlantic campaigns. He was on the USS Franklin aircraft carrier, famous for being the hardest hit ship to survive World War II. His parents, now deceased, were John and Margaret Hamilton Sandifer of Ft. Worth. After the War, John married his fiance, Lucie Dourif, a French woman, with whom he raised five children in Greenwich, CT, and celebrated 61 years of marriage. He also attended Yale University and Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, receiving a degree in Architecture. For many years, he was associated with the design firm Carson Lundine & Shaw that prepared plans for many skyscrapers in New York City. He also received national recognition in 1950 for the design of his Greenwich home. His professional skills were utilized on behalf of his many friends and later in life, he devoted his time to renovating their ancient home in southwest France, called La Tourbeille. He is survived by his wife, Lucie Sandifer, now living in Paris, and his five children Henri Philippe of Guilford, CT; Michael of Greenwich, CT; Claire Tuttle of Paris; John of Paris; and Nicole Burnett of Durham, CT, as well as his sister, Laura McGown of Ft. Worth, TX. 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive him. Funeral services were handled by Pere Lachaise in Paris and a small family religious service was held at the Eglise Reformee du Port Royale in Paris on Friday, July 6. He will be interred on the families French property at a later date.
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Shires, Franklin Walter (Frank) age 82 of Farragut, formerly of Obion, TN, passed away early Friday morning, June 20, 2003 at Park West Hospital. Frank was retired from T. V. A. hydro power production. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Navy as a fighter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin in the Pacific. Frank directed the Sheffield, AL, High School Band and Glee Club. He was a former Lions' Club member. He was a 35 year member of the National Speleological Society. He enjoyed ham radio (his call letters were W4FWS) and was a grateful Friend of Bill. Survivors: wife, Phyllis Shires; daughters, Jill Shires of Chapel Hill, NC, Virginia Marcum of Silver Spring, MD; grandson, Quince Marcum of New York City, NY; sister, Lillian Morehead of Cookeville, TN. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Sunday followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. A. J. Crawford officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Tennessee State Veterans' Cemetery for graveside services with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee State Veteran Honor Guard and the U. S. Navy. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Shires family.
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Robert Ulysses Silfies, 77, of Tullahoma, Tenn., formerly of Allentown, died Sept. 23, 2002 in his home. He was married to Jeanette (Kleckner) Silfies for 57 years.
A graduate of Lehigh University with a degree in mechanical engineering, he was employed by AEDC, Tullahoma, from 1958 to 1988.
Born in Bath, he was a son of the late Paul H. and Helen (Fehnel) Silfies.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Tullahoma, and its choir and bell choir.
A Navy veteran of the Pacific Theater of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 43, Tullahoma.
He was a member of the American Society of Professional Engineers, Lehigh University Alumni Association, USS Franklin CV-13 Museum Association and the 704 Club.
He was a volunteer for the Senior Citizen Center, Tullahoma, delivering Meals on Wheels.
Survivors: Wife; daughters, Joan Silfies O'Neil of Harmony Township, N.J., Jean of Fayetteville, Tenn., Jane Silfies Hay of Lebanon, Tenn.; sister, Ida Derrick of Philadelphia; seven grandchildren.
Services: memorial, 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Call 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Arrangements, Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Contributions: To the church, Hospital Home Health & Hospice, Fayetteville, or American Cancer Society.
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James H. Smith II, 82
James H. Smith II, 82, of Lafayette, died at 12:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Rosewalk Village.
Born in Detroit on July 1, 1925, to the late James H. and Evelyn Zimmerman Smith, he was raised in Chicago and lived there for 32 years. He also resided in Lowell for 47 years, moving to Lafayette in 2004.
A Navy veteran, he served during World War II in the Pacific on the USS Franklin and Bennington carriers.
He married Carol R. Leitelt on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago, and she survives.
Mr. Smith was a graduate of St. Benedict's College in Atchison, Kan., where he earned a bachelor's degree in both philosophy and sociology. He worked for the Archdiocese of Chicago in sales for 20 years, retiring in 1987.
Surviving are a son, James H. Smith III (wife: Danielle) of Worthington, Ohio; two daughters, Louise M. Smith and Kathy A. Smith, both of Lafayette; and a brother, D. Benedict Smith of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Services will be held in Lafayette at a later date.
Four grandchildren also survive, James H. IV, David, Olivia and Chandler Smith, all of Worthington. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at Hippensteelfuneralhome.com
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Russell Leonard
Smith, Capt. USN, Ret. 84 died at Kent County Hospital on February 13, 2007 after a period of failing health. He was born in Whitman, Ma. October 22, 1922. He was the son of the late Arthur L. Smith and Delia May (Rose) Smith. His wife, Moree (Bosscher) Smith predeceased him on August 2004.
Russell graduated from West Springfield High School in Ma. and Brown University. He enlisted in the US Navy in Sept. 1942 as a Naval Aviation Cadet and became a Torpedo Bomber Pilot. He served in the Pacific during WWII and was a survivor of the bombing of the USS Franklin in the Sea of Japan, receiving the Asiatic/Pacific Medal with Battle Star for his service there. He also was the recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal, among others. While serving on another ship, he aided in the recovery of several astronauts including the very first Mercury recovery of Alan Shephard. He was transferred to the USS Kersarge where he also aided in the pickup of Col. Gordon Cooper and Capt. Conrad. He later served two tours of duty at the Pentagon, and also became the Commanding Officer of NAS South Weymouth from which he retired after 30 years in the US Navy. He was a life member of TROA (Military Officer) and DeMolay.
Both of his brothers, Robert Smith and Arthur Smith predeceased him, He leaves his sisters- in-law Dorothy Smith of Agawam, MA and Margery Smith of Ludlow, Ma., He also leaves a niece, Darlene Spencer of Agawam,. and nephews, Robert R. Smith, of Easthampton, Ma, Donald A. Smith of Zelienople, Pa., Russell Smith of Gales Ferry, Ct, Bryan Smith of Nashua, NH, Alan Smith of Silverdale, WA, and Christopher Smith of Ludlow, Ma. His grand niece Stephanie Rocheford of Venice, Fla, grandnephews Eric Smith of Monson, Ma. and Matthew Smith of Md and his wife’s nephew Steven Gabeler of Sudbury, Ma., as well as many other nieces and nephews of his late wife’s. He will be sadly missed by all, most especially by his best friends Tina and Carl Bishop and Doris Soder of Warwick, who spent many enjoyable hours on the golf course and in each others company over the years. This feeling is also shared by Rob Gatta and family of N.Y., who were his next door neighbors for many years, and Pam and Bob Murphy, also next door neighbors.
Funeral services at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home will be Friday Feb. 23 at 12 noon with Pastor Brian Wood, from the Asbury United Methodist Church officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be at the R.I. Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Victor Spataro
World War II veteran
Victor J. Spataro, 83, of Wilkins, formerly of Penn Hills, died May 9, 2007.
A World War II Navy veteran who served aboard USS Franklin in the Philippines, Mr. Spataro was a retired employee of General Tire and Rubber in Pittsburgh.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy (Collinger) Spataro; children, Valerie Lang of Pleasant Hills, John Spataro of Martinsburg, W.Va., and Michael Spataro of Oakdale; and six grandchildren.
There was no visitation. Mass was celebrated in St. Colman Church. Interment with military honors was at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Patrick T. Lanigan Funer-al Home, Turtle Creek.
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STEGNER, DeWAYNE HUBBARD November 8, 1918 to April 13,2008 DeWayne Hubbard (Ted) Stegner
passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on April 13th, at the Coronado Villa care
facility. Ted was the only child of retired Army Major DeWayne Oswald Stegner and his
wife, Gladys Hubbard Stegner and he was born November 8, 1918, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
His father moved the family to Downey, California when Ted was a youngster and that is
where he grew up. At the start of World War II, Ted enlisted in the United States Navy,
went to Officer Candi-dates School and then flight school and was pleased to have been
presented with his wings as a Naval Aviator on the same day that he married his
sweetheart, Maxine Emerick, in Corpus Christi, Texas. During the war, Ted served as the
pilot of a dive bomber in Squadron VB-5 and saw repeated action in the South Pacific
Theater against the Japanese sea and air forces . In March of 1945, he was the last
pilot to fly his plane off the aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV13) before the carrier
was hit by a torpedo during an engagement off the coast of Japan. Ted was also a naval
aviator during the Korean War and flew C-130 cargo planes during the Vietnam War and
retired in 1969 as a Commander after 29 years of service in the Navy. After his military
retirement, he attended City College and San Diego State University to obtain his
Master's degree in Education and taught social studies, history and mathematics at
Montgomery Junior High School in Otay Mesa for many years. A loving husband to his wife,
Maxine, and a devoted father to his sons, DeWayne and David Stegner of San Diego, Ted
will be deeply missed by them and by all of his friends and students who had the
privilege and honor to have known this remarkable man. Funeral Service is at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, April 19th, at Community Mortuary, 855 Broadway in Chula Vista.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 4/18/2008.
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Tarr, Bernard
Jr., 81
Ada
Services for Bernard Tarr Jr. will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, by Pastor Jack Duffy. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with graveside military services by Ada VFW Post 9381.
Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday and until time of services Saturday.
He died at 12:48 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born June 21, 1925, in Lima, to Bernard E. and Cora Katherine (Eberle) Tarr Sr. and they are deceased. On July 2, 1949, he married Doris E. Evans and she died Nov. 13, 1996.
Surviving are three sons, Michael Tarr of Lima and David Tarr and Ronald (Dawn) Tarr, both of Ada; a stepdaughter, Deloris Congrove of Ada; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roger (Darlene) Tarr of Ada.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth W. Tarr and a sister, Betty Quattrocchi.
He retired from Westinghouse Corp. of Lima after 35 years. He worked as a renewal parts specialist. He formerly worked at the Ohio Kentucky Manufacturing Co. of Ada.
A 1943 graduate of Ada High School, he attended First Baptist Church of Ada. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II aboard the USS Franklin when attacked. He was a life member of Ada VFW Post 9381 and a member of Ada Men's Bowling Association, Lima Area Radio Control Society and Lima Sabers Shooting Club.
Memorials may be made to Ada VFW Post 9381, 2147 Ohio235, Ada, OH 45810.
Condolences may be sent to hansonneely@wcoil.com.
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SALVATOR R. TUMINO, 82, of TOMS
RIVER (NJ), formerly of Linden, passed away Wednesday, March
19, at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Elizabeth, he was a lifelong
resident of Linden until moving to Toms River six years ago. Mr. Tumino was a tool
grinder for Hyatt Roller Bearing in Clark, for 27 years, retiring in 1986. He was a Navy
veteran of World War II serving on the USS Franklin. His ship was sunk after it was
bombed by Japanese war planes in the Pacific. Several hundred lives were lost. Mr.
Tumino was rescued after enduring many hours in the Pacific Ocean. He was a member of
Knights of Columbus, Linden Council 2859, an avid bowler with the Knights of Columbus
Bowling League, and the Linden Bowling League at Jersey Lanes.
Mr. Tumino was the beloved husband of 50 years to Stella Siano Tumino; devoted father of
Karen Cardone and her husband John of Brick; Donna Breden and her husband Jeffrey of
Lanoka Harbor; and cherished grandfather of Frank, Nicole, Stephen and Nicholas.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday
at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 E. St. George Ave., Linden. A Funeral Mass will
be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Linden. Entombment
will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum, Newark. Send online condolences to
www.KrowickiFuneralHome.com
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W.C. Walden, 74, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, in Harker
Heights. He was born July 6, 1926, in Veribest and was a resident of
Maxdale since 1960.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Walden served on the USS Franklin in
the Pacific Theater. He worked in Fort Worth for several years and for
General Motors. Walden also served as a deputy state game warden for
25 years in Bell and Burnet counties. He retired from Cen-Tex
Telephone in 1983 and became a rancher.
Walden married Sarah Sally Bond on Aug. 17, 1947. He is survived by
his wife, their children and grandchildren. His son, Dennis Wayne
Walden preceded him in death in 1995.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. Service will be at
2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home with the Rev.
Ed Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Maxdale Cemetery.
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EUGENE ELLISON WALKER
Columbia - Eugene Ellison Walker, 82, died Sunday, March 5, 2006 in the National Health Center. He
was born in Columbia December 19, 1923, to Julius Henry Walker and Margery Ellison Walker.
After graduating from Dreher High School, Mr. Walker attended and graduated from The Citadel. He then
served in World War II as a fighter pilot in the 5th fighter squadron on the aircraft carrier USS
Franklin. On November 24, 1945, he was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions on board the USS
Franklin after it was attacked by enemy bomber and fighter planes. At the end of the war, he
continued to serve his country in the South Carolina National Guard. Upon returning home, he entered
the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated in 1948. he practiced law in Columbia
until his health forced him to retire in 2001. He served in the South Carolina House of
Representatives from 1960 to 1966 and was a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
Mr. Walker is survived by his sister, Marnie Pearce of Columbia; sons: Eugene Ellison Walker, Jr. of
Lugoff, Sadler Burns Walker of Irmo and Julius Henry Walker III of Lugoff; and six grandchildren. He
was predeceased by brothers, Julius Henry Walker, Jr. and Charles B. Walker.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral with burial in Elmwood
Cemetery and Gardens. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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EDWARD ROBERT WASSMAN
Edward Robert Wassman, of Larchmont and Brant Lake, NY, died peacefully on January 26, 2008, at the age of 87. Mr. Wassman was awarded the Silver Star during World War II for his heroism on board the U.S.S. Franklin aircraft carrier. He was predeceased in 1998 by his wife of 53 years, Eleanor Humphrey Wassman.
Son of Irene and Edward Wassman, he was born in his parents' home in New Rochelle, NY, on August 18, 1920. After graduating from New Rochelle High School magna cum laude in 1939, he enrolled at Columbia University in engineering where he was a member of Delta Phi.
With the outbreak of war in Europe, he earned his pilot's license, and after Pearl Harbor he joined the U.S. Navy as a naval aviation cadet. He served as Deck Officer and Navigator on the U.S.S. Franklin, CV-13, which saw heavy combat duty in the Pacific. When the ship was hit by kamikazes on March 19, 1945, Mr. Wassman risked his life to save five men trapped below decks and was later awarded the Silver Star for his bravery. He then was part of the skeleton crew that sailed "The Ship That Wouldn't Die" all the way back to New York City. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S.N.R. and in more recent years was Commander of the New York Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States.
At the war's end, he married his beloved Eleanor and resumed his studies at Columbia, from which he graduated Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society) in 1948. He worked for Rockefeller Center Incorporated for 35 years rising to Vice President for Construction and Design and eventually President of the Rockefeller Center Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries. During his career, he oversaw the design and building of several major skyscrapers on the Avenue of the Americas as well as buildings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Arizona. Upon retirement, he served as a Construction Consultant for UST in Greenwich, Connecticut.
In addition to devoting himself to country and family, Mr. Wassman was an outstanding community leader. A lifelong member of the Larchmont Avenue Presbyterian Church, he served on the board of Trustees four times, once as President, and on the Session and Deacons as well. For 15 years he chaired the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board, and he also served as Chairman of the Board of Architectural Review as well as Chairman of the Mamaroneck Town Republican Committee. He and his family joined Orienta Beach Club in 1957, where he served two terms as President of the Board.
He was a deeply revered and loved father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughter Diane Wassman Darst, Ph.D., and her husband David of Greenwich, CT; his son E. Robert Wassman, Jr., M.D., and his wife Susan of Marblehead, MA, and Seal Beach, CA; and his daughter Debra Wassman Lanman, M.Arch., and her husband Jonathan of Millbrook, NY, and New York, NY. In addition he is survived by six adoring grandchildren: Elizabeth M. Darst and her husband Charles S. Leykum; David M. Darst, Jr.; Eleanor F. Lanman; Jonathan T. Lanman, Jr.; Anna Cecelia Wassman; and E. Robert Wassman, III. As an emblematic member of the "Greatest Generation," he will live on in our hearts forever.
Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 1, 2008, at the Larchmont Avenue Presbyterian Church, Forest Park Avenue in Larchmont, NY, with a reception to follow at Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck, NY. Donations may be made in his memory to the Larchmont Avenue Church, the Naval Order of the U.S. New York Commandery, or The Adirondack Council.
JOHN J. FOX FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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Larchmont, NY 10538
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Roy A. Weslager / Beloved pianist for Kane patients
July 19, 1926 - Jan. 6, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
By Linda Wilson Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When childhood health problems kept him out of school for long periods of time, Roy A. Weslager taught himself to play the piano. That skill would bring joy to many, especially after 1983, when he retired from the LTV steel plant and began making weekly visits to play for patients at the Kane Regional Center in Scott.
He played almost up to the day he died at the center -- Saturday. Mr. Weslager, 80, had been a patient there for two months. He was being treated for complications following surgery in October.
"My father never did learn to read music, but if you sang him a song, he could play it," said his daughter, Nancy Hale of Castle Shannon.
Mr. Weslager played at Kane on Thursdays for more than 20 years, very seldom missing a day. "Everybody loved him -- patients and staff. The women would fight over who would sit next to him," said Sally Finley of Bethel Park, who sings and dances with a group called The Kane Entertainers. Mr. Weslager was their accompanist.
Mr. Weslager grew up in Mount Washington. He and his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth, raised their children in Castle Shannon and moved to Bethel Park when he retired.
Mr. Weslager provided the piano playing and more for The Kane Entertainers.
"He played the old songs like 'Let Me Call You Sweetheart,' " Ms. Finley said. "We also did the Hokey Pokey and polkas. He would drive anyone who needed a ride to Kane, including me. We will miss him so and we will miss his piano playing."
Rita Morreale, who works with volunteers at Kane and schedules their visits, described Mr. Weslager as "a unique individual and a true gentleman who forgot his own ills to bring joy to the patients."
Mr. Weslager served in World War II in the Navy aboard the USS Franklin. He was one of the founding members of Baldwin United Presbyterian Church and participated in the church's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
Survivors, in addition to his daughter and wife, include another daughter, Susan Huemrich of Castle Shannon; his twin brother, Robert, of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held yesterday.
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Kenneth Westby was killed in action aboard the USS Franklin in the South Pacific. He was buried at sea, his name is also noted on the Punchbowl Cemetery Halls of Honor on the island of Oahu. This marker is in the Dawson cemetery next to his parents and the Westby family stone.
Kenneth was a radio technician and worked with the radar system which had been installed on the USS Franklin.
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Wesley, Charles VanMeter
posted May 8, 2006
Charles VanMeter Wesley died on Saturday, May 6, 2006, in a local nursing home.
Charles was born atop Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga on Sept. 20, 1913. He was preceded 15 minutes earlier by his twin brother, the late John Henry Wesley.
Charles was the son of the late Henry Willis Wesley and Blanche Van-Meter. While growing up in the Chattanooga area, Charles was very active in sports. He held both the city boxing and badminton championships.
He attended Western Kentucky State Teachers college. Then the Navy came calling. Charles was stationed at Pensacola NAS teaching flying when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He stayed on in Pensacola as a flight instructor to both British and American pilots. In 1942, he became part of a new fighter squadron, VF-11 J headed for the Pacific.
While en route from San Diego, the squadron got word that their ship, the USS Wasp, had been hit by three Japanese torpedoes and had to be scuttled. They were diverted to Pearl Harbor then to the Fiji Islands. While on Maui, the squadron, named themselves the "Sundowners" and designed the squadron’s insignia. In April of 1943, they found themselves land-based on Guadalcanal and sharing a runway with a squadron of Marines. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his conduct as a Navy fighter pilot in the Solomon Islands area during June-July 1943. After 12 weeks of combat, the Navy rotated several of the experienced fighter pilots back to the states to Fighter Director School. Charles spent the rest of the war as a fighter director on the USS Enterprise, USS Franklin and the USS Ranger.
In 1947, he met his future wife, Sara Frances Colvin, on a blind date. They were married in 1948. In 1949 he resigned his Navy commission and went back to school, this time at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Charles found himself back on active duty when the Korean War broke out, this time in the Air Force. He stayed in the Air Force until his retirement in 1969.
Charles and Sally joined St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club in 1969, the same year that the "Flying Scot" replaced the "Fish Class" as the club boat. He had been active in sailing most of his life, beginning when he and his brother, John, built their first Snipe in their mother’s basement. He was introduced to the "Fish Class" while he was stationed in Pensacola before the war. Charles was very active in the yacht club, spending several years as the fleet captain. He also served on the race committee, as a USYRU judge at various local and national events and on the GYA appeals committee. Charles and Sally were members of several Bridge Clubs in the local area. Charles continued to play duplicate at the Panama City Bridge Club until 2004.
Charles is survived by his wife, Sara Frances Colvin Wesley; children, Barbara Harrell Wesley, of Panama City, Charles Van Meter Wesley Jr., of Arizona, Richard Colvin and Kay Ellen Wesley, of Panama City; grandchildren, Donna Christine Exum, her husband, Lee Exum, and Richard Colvin Wesley Jr., all of Panama City; and greatgrandchildren, Sara Nicole Martin, Wyatt Lee Exum and Madison Leigh Exum, of Panama City, and Richard Nicholas Wesley, of Louisiana. He also is survived by several nieces and nephews in California, Texas and Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Tully Hunter officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jim and Flo Nixon Respite Center, Council on Aging, in Panama City, FL.
Arrangements are by Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 2403 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL 32405.
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1925 - 2005
Billy Gene Wood, 79, a Fort Worth orthodontist, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, after a long bout with cancer.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, the Salvation Army, 1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76103.
Dr. Billy Gene Wood was a graduate of Baylor University and Baylor College of Dentistry and earned his M.S.D. in orthodontics from Northwestern University in Chicago.
A veteran of World War II, Dr. Wood was commissioned a Navy ensign and fighter pilot at age 17. He served on the USS Wasp, USS Lexington and the USS Franklin. He was a graduate of the Air War College and National War College. He was awarded the General Jimmy Doolittle Fellow along with the Navy Cross, the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He flew F6F-3 Hellcats and he saw action in the Battle of Leyte Gulf invasion of the Philippines and Tarawa. He served as an orthodontic consultant at Carswell Air Force Base for 34 years.
During his life he received many honors including the Distinguished Alumnus by Baylor Dental Alumni Association. He served as secretary of the Baylor College of Dentistry Century Club, past president of the Fort Worth District Dental Society and past chairman of the Westside Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. He founded the Fort Worth Civic Leaders Association in 1976 and instituted the first Fort Worth Military Ball in 1979. He received the Department of Defense Exceptional Service Award presented by Secretary of Defense Weinberger and won Fort Worth District Dental Society's Veteran Honor Award.
Dr. Wood had been a Sunday school teacher, chairman of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Parker County Sheriff's Posse, past president of Weatherford Noon Lions Club, founder and president of the Chisholm Trail Days and chairman of the Weatherford Peach Festival.
Dr. Wood was a fellow in the American College of Dentists and also a fellow in the International College of Dentists. He was a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, Texas Dental Association, Fort Worth District Dental Society, Texas Tweed Society, the Southwestern Society of Orthodontics, the Texas Association of Orthodontics and the Tarrant County Society of Orthodontists.
Survivors: Wife of 49 years, Carol Hall Wood; son, William Millard Wood; daughter, Susan Wood Torpy and husband, Art Torpy; son, Steven Charles Wood and wife, Stacey McKay Wood; and grandchildren, Wil and Abby Torpy and Reilly, Zöe and Amy Wood.
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Chester R.
Wood, 82, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton.
He was born April 10, 1925, in Alton to the late Roy and Blanche Elizabeth (Woods) Wood.
He married the former Peggy L. Lowe in Alton on Nov. 28, 1946, and she survives.
He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II on the U.S.S. Franklin. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, where he was a Deacon Amerites. He retired in 1987 after 41 years of service as a security guard at McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis. He was a volunteer for many years at Saint Anthony’s Health Center, delivering meals to homebound patients.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda S. and the Rev. Michael Morgan of Brighton; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin P. and Cindy Wood of Glen Carbon; four grandchildren and two spouses, Susan and Josh Plymale, Steve and Tressa Morgan, Chelsey Quick and Ethan Wood; three brothers, Paul Wood of Ottawa Lake, Mich., Robert Wood of Riverside, Calif., and James Wood of Alton; and three sisters, Faye Wood of Alton, Della Wenner of Godfrey and Ella Darr of Jerseyville.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Glen Wood; and six sisters, Blanche, Jane, Glenda and Mary Alice Wood, Jenny Winters and Fern Weiss.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, with the Revs. Andre Dobson and Michael Morgan officiating.
Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey with full military honors by VFW Post 1308 of Alton.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Homebound Ministry.
Additional information and an online guestbook may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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