Tampa Bay Times Sunday, October 4, 2020 9B OVERSTREET, Dorothy M. 77, of Micanopy, died Sep- tember 28, 2020. Celebra- tion of life 12-2 pm, October 17 followed by 2 pm service at Sylvan Abbey F.H. www.sylvanabbey.com ASHCROFT, George Roland USAF 72, of Spring Hill, died Sep- tember 19, 2020. He is sur- vived by his loving family and friends.
Brewer Sons Funeral Home BENJAMIN, Robert H. 49, of Hudson, died October 1, 2020. Survived by loving family. Celebration of life Thursday, Oct. 8, 4-6 pm at: Dobies BENO, Florence V.
92, of New Port Richey, died September 29, 2020. She is survived by her loving fami- ly. Burial in New York. Ar- rangements by Michels Lundquist RUCKS, Neil E. at the age of 85 passed away September 18, 2020 in Zephyrhills, Florida under Rucki Hospice care.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rita Rowland Rucks. Neil was born May 19, 1935 in his home on Sand Mountain in Ala- bama. When he was six weeks old his parents Emmett and Glenn Rebecca Rucks moved to his uncles Mi- ami, Florida farm. The family quickly began to grow as his brothers, Boyd, Sutton (both deceased), and Charles were born after arriving in Miami. Neil was educated in the Dade county school system while working daily for his family farm operations.
In 1953 the family acquired a new dairy farm at Deerfield Beach. Shortly after moving Neil met his future wife, Rita. On March 3, 1956 Neil and Rita were married at Deerfield Baptist church. After marrying, they raised two children, Jan Rucks Pattie (David Pattie) and Jeffery Neil Rucks. In 1963 Neil and his young family moved to Zephyrhills, Florida and started their own personal dairy operation, Neil Rucks Dairy that in time became five different divisions.
Family and dairy farming were top priority. He was involved with many community and professional entities in- cluding member of, Tampa Independent Dai- ry Farmers, Citizen Bank, Bank of Pasco, Bank of the South, and Rotary Club. During different periods of his life, Neil was a member of Baptist and Methodist churches and loved to attend the Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park. Retirement for Neil began following the sale of their agricul- ture operation, and to be near family and friends during the winter months, they built a home in Lake Jovita. Golf, with grandson David Neil Pattie and his Lake Jovita group quickly became a daily routine.
In the summers, Neil loved going to their log cabin in Jackson Hole Wyoming to enjoy wonderful weather and beautiful views of the Tetons. Here Neil en- joyed spending time with friends and family, skiing, fishing, golfing, and sightseeing. He became an avid admirer of western art during his 35 years in Jackson Hole. Neil was a kind, friendly, generous, and loving man. He was loved and respected by all that knew him and will be greatly missed.
A private family service and interment will be held at Chap- el Hill Gardens, Dade City, Florida. Hodges Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 11441 US Hwy 301, Dade City, Florida, is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flow- ers, the family request any memorials be made to the Rucki Hospice Care Center, 5760 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills, Florida 33541. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits MCKNIGHT, Terry Dennis 75, of Dade City, passed away on September 29, 2020 due to heart complications. He is pre- ceded in death by his mother, Thelma; and his father, Russell.
Terry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary; his sons, Michael, James, and John; his granddaughter, Sailor; and his grand- sons, William and Henry, as well as many lifelong friends whom he loved like family. Terry was born on February 27, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and as a young child moved to Tampa, Florida (Sulphur Springs) where he went on to graduate from Chamberlain High School in 1963. He earned an Electrical Engineering de- gree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. After gradua- tion, he worked in Libya for Schlumberger, a French oil com- pany, until the 1969 Libyan revolution. Upon returning to Florida, he earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 1974, where he served on the Law Review.
He practiced law in Dade City and Zephyrhills with Sumner, Tyner, McKnight, served as attorney for Flagship Bank, and later worked for Cross Environmental Services. Family was always focus and priority. He was enthu- siastically involved in the activities of his three boys, never missing a game or practice and even coaching many sports teams. Words fail to express the gratitude of his family to have had Terry in his various roles as husband, father, and grandfather. His collection of rock roll records provided many nights of entertainment for friends and family.
His un- canny recall of facts made for vivid stories and he had many to tell. In retirement, he was happiest puttering in the yard, fishing in the lake, and enjoying the tower, his in the His greatest joy, however, was the time he spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Terry would jokingly say that just another pretty but everyone loved him for his humor, kindness, in- tegrity, and unassuming nature. The McKnight family will host a gathering to celebrate Ter- ry on Sunday, October 11, 2020. All are welcome to attend the informal event, which will begin at 5 pm at the Dade City home.
In lieu of flowers, the McKnights encourage those who knew Terry to bring or send their favorite written memories they wish to share with the family. Please visit Papa full obituary at www.blountcurrymacdill.com. We know you have read this. BROWN, Laura Wood 59, of New Port Richey, died October 3, 2020. She will be forever missed by her loving family and friends.
Michels-Lundquist BRUCE, Tammie Jo 56, of Zephyrhills, died Oc- tober 1, 2020. She is sur- vived by her loving family and friends. No services are to be held. Michels Lundquist CANTY, Nancy Jean 93, of Spring Hill, died Sep- tember 11, 2020. She is sur- vived by her loving family and friends.
Brewer Sons Funeral Home FAIRLEY, Kimberly M. 50, of Land Lakes, died September 27, 2020. A Service will be held Monday, October 5, at 10:30. Loyless Funeral Home FETZNER, Laura L. 60, of New Port Richey, died October 1, 2020.
Survived by mother, Martha; aunts, Gloria and Violet; uncle, Bill; several cousins. Dobies DEAN, Clayton USN 88, of Lutz, Flori- da passed away October 1, 2020. He was born in Cochran, Georgia and moved to Florida as a child. Clayton served in The United States Navy. He was Christi- an in Faith and a member of First Baptist Church of Land Lakes.
Clayton liked working with his hands, be- ing outdoors and always en- joyed helping people. He had a gentle soul and a strong belief in doing what was right. When he being serious, he sure knew how to crack a joke and bring on a laugh. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Maralyn; and his only son, Craig; and finally reunited with all his brothers. sure meet him in heaven, with open arms.
He is survived by his daughters, Carol (Patrick) Robbins, Cheryl (Bart) Bak- er, Colleen (Eric) Newsome and Christine (Mike) Lacy; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His family will surely miss him. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 6 at Loyless Funeral Home 5310 Land Blvd. Land 34639 from 9- 10 am with funeral services to follow at 10 am at the fu- neral home. Burial will be at 12:30 at Florida National Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.
Loyless Funeral Home www.loylessfuneralhomes.com ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits FISCHER, Donald A Jr. 62, of Wesley Chapel, died September 19, 2020. He is survived by Jessica, Kyle, Donald Francine (Chris), Anna; and companion, Lynn. Whitfield Funeral Home FISHER, James E. 79, of Hudson, died October 1, 2020.
He is sur- vived by his loving family. Grace Memorial 727-863-5471 GAY, Michael A. "Andy" 33, of Port Richey, died Sep- tember 30, 2020. Survived by 4 sons; 3 daughters; mother, stepfather; 3 broth- ers; loving family. Dobies GIELLA, Italo Thomas 88, passed away at Advent North in Zephyr- hills, Florida September 28, 2020.
Italo was born in Yonkers, NY to parents, Jo- sephine and Thomas Giella. He graduated from Pasco High School, Dade City, in 1952 and served in the Ar- my during the Korean War. He was the co-owner of The Rainbow Inn Restaurant, Dade City. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Myrtice Adams Giella; his parents; sisters, Mary Grace and Ida; and a broth- er, Sam. He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Ed- wards; grandchildren, Ally-- son Edwards and Baron Ed- wards; sister, Mary Giella; and beloved nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Hodges Family Funeral Home, Dade City Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 1 pm, burial will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens. www.hodgesfuneralhome.com ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits HENNICK, George G. Jr. 72, of Spring Hill, died Sep- tember 27, 2020. Survived by friends, Jeanne and Travis; nieces, Tracy and Ginger; several cousins.
Dobies HENNIGAN, Linda 78, of Madeira Beach, died September 29, 2020. She is survived by her loving fami- ly. No services at this time. Arrangements by Michels Lundquist HUFFSTUTLER, Vera L. 91, of hom*osassa, died Sep- tember 30, 2020.
Services 11 am Monday, October 5, 2020 at the Dade City Church of God. www.hodgesfuneralhome.com GORI, Vincent Gerard 70, of Hudson, died Septem- ber 15, 2020. He is survived by his loving family and friends. Brewer Sons Funeral Home HARRINGTON, Myrtie Jackson 84, passed away at her home in Zephyr- hills Sept. 27, 2020.
Myrtie was born Dec. 18, 1935 to parents Ellen and Ralph Jackson Sr. Myrtie worked as a Dietary Aide at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home for more than 20 years and dedicated her life to the ones she loved the most. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy Harrington; brothers, Ralph Jr. and Rob- ert; and sons, Charles and Bruce.
She is survived by living siblings, Norma, Lorena, Glen, Henry; daugh- ters, Deborah and Alesia; loving grandchildren, Jessi- ca, Bryan, Johnathon, Danielle, Tonya, Kayla; and great-grandchildren, David, Allyssa, Johnathon, Jayson, Lily, Carmilla, Brooke, Liam, Hayden, Kiara, Camden, and Kinsley. Visitation and Serv- ices will be held Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at Hodges Funeral Home Dade City from 1-2 pm followed by burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits HERKERT, Stephen Sr. 67, of Odessa, died Septem- ber 23, 2020.
He is survived by 3 children; Rhonda, Ste- phen, and Nick; family and friends. Brewer Sons Funeral Home JACOBI, John 97, of Holiday, died October 1, 2020. Survived by chil- dren, John III, Frances Mor- ris; 6 grands; 2 great- grands. Dobies JOHNSON, Pryde J. 79, of Holiday, died Septem- ber 27, 2020.
She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. International Cremation Svc KEOUGH, Lynn 58, of Holiday, died Septem- ber 29, 2020. Survived by husband, Doug Gordon; son, Ted Keough; nine grandchil- dren. Dobies LEE, Joseph Dean passed away Sept. 22, 2020.
Survived by son, Christian; siblings, Robert, Richard, Michael and Susan. LEMUS, Angel 99, of Land Lakes, died September 16, 2020. He is survived by loving family and friends. View full obitu- ary at: LoylessFuneralHomes.com LEPAGE, Franklin 53, of New Port Richey, died September 27, 2020. Frank is survived by his wife, Becky; son, Daniel; brother, Mark and friends.
Coastal Cremations-NPR LIGHTY, Dorothy 83, of Richmond, died Sep- tember 30, 2020. Survived by sons, Frank, Jesse, Earl and their families. Dobies MACK, Glenda Faye 63, of Hudson, died October 1, 2020. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. Michels-Lundquist MARTINEZ, William 87, of Hudson, died Septem- ber 24, 2020.
He is survived by a daughter, Tracy; two sons, Andy and Lenny; and companion, Nora. Brewer Sons Funeral Home MASSENBURG, James 56, of Land died September 28, 2020. He is survived by mother, Jane; children, Mathew and Mandi; and six grandchildren. Michels Lundquist PALOMBO, Robert Joseph USN (Ret.) 81, of New Port Richey, died September 26, 2020. He is dearly missed by his loving family and friends.
International Cremation Svc SANCHEZ, Juan I. Jr. 49, of San Antonio, died Oc- tober 1, 2020. He is sur- vived by his loving family. Coastal Cremations Zephyrhills.
LOCAL, James Lee 89, of Land Flori- da, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was born in Geneva, Illinois and moved to Land from Knox, Indiana in 1954. He was a draftsman and Fire Safety Inspector for the Pasco County School Board. James is preceded in death by his father, Arthur F. Lo- cal; mother, Bertha M.
Lo- cal; son, James A. Local; and daughter-in-law, Jane D. Local. He is survived by his wife, Nancy C. Local; daughters, Carol Betts and Janice L.
Davis; grandson, James A. Local and granddaughter, Darleen Desvousges. Donations may be made to the Salvation Ar- my. LoylessFuneralHomes.com ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits POWERS, Russel M. US Army 91, of Spring Hill, died Au- gust 14, 2020.
He is sur- vived by his loving family and friends. Brewer Sons Funeral Home REYNOLDS, Vicky Sue 70, of Holiday, died October 2, 2020. She will be forever missed by her loving family and friends. Michels-Lundquist ROBINSON, Kenneth R. 60, of Hudson, died Septem- ber 22, 2020.
Survived by children, Kenny, Michelle, Joey, Susan, Danny, Riley. Services, Saturday, at: National Cremation, Hudson RODRIGUEZ-MELENDEZ, Edwin D. 63, of Land Lakes, died October 1, 2020. Survived by wife Lizzette; 5 sons; 13 grands; 2 great-grands; 1 sister. Dobies SAYRE, Robert E.
68, of Hudson, died Septem- ber 27, 2020. Survived by son Ryan; three grandchil- dren; and brother, Bill. Dobies SKILES, David L. 74, of Spring Hill, died Sep- tember 28, 2020. He is sur- vived by his loving family and friends.
Brewer Sons Funeral Home SMITH, Linda G. 67, of New Port Richey, died September 25, 2020. She is dearly missed by loving fam- ily and friends. International Cremation Service STACY, Frank 83, of New Port Richey, died September 29, 2020. Sur- vived by wife of 57 years, Esther; siblings, Bill, Tim, Margaret.
Dobies Springs TANNER, Lucile age 96, passed away Sep- tember 27, 2020. Graveside services were officiated by Rev. Arthur B. Tanner at Meadowlawn Memorial Gar- dens at 3 October 1. Her husband, Archie Bowen "Bo" Tanner, predeceased her in 1978.
Lucile moved to New Port Richey in 1968 and was hired by Sam Allgood, Attor- ney at Law, as a legal secre- tary and Office Manager. She worked there for nearly forty years, while serving in many capacities including President of the West Pasco Legal Secretaries Associa- tion. She is survived by her children, Carole E. Sandman, Stephen F. (Frank) Tanner and Rev.
Arthur B. Tanner; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom will greatly miss her kind, cheerful manner and unconditional love. Meadowlawn Funeral Home ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits TORRE, Barbara 81, New Port Richey, died Sept. 28, 2020. Survivors husband, Michael; children, Michelle, Debra, Peter, Laura; 8 grands; 2 great-grands; sisters, Arline, Geraldine WRAY, Irma Pearl 99, of Dade City, died Sep- tember 24, 2020.
Survived by daughter, Delinda; five grands; 10 great-grands; preceded, Deanna, Timothy. Whitfield Funeral Home ALLEN, Freddie 62, of Clearwater, died Sep- tember 27, 2020. No family has come forward at this time. ALife Tribute-Largo 727-559-7793 BLUETT, Kenneth R. 92, of Largo, died Septem- ber 25, 2020.
For the full obituary please visit the website below: www.ReeseFuneral.com BRETHAUER, Rodney Keith 67, of Clearwater, died Sep- tember 25, 2020. Rodney is survived by his loving fami- ly. R. Lee Williams Son BRITTAIN, John Robert 82, of Clearwater, died Sep- tember 29, 2020. He is sur- vived by his loving family.
Moss Feaster Clearwater BROWN, Arthur W. "Sparky Art" died Sept 19, 2020. He is survived by lov- ing family. For full obituary: CampConcordia.org/Brown BROWN, Ruth M. 79, born in Erie, PA was the co- founder of Up- town Browns with her hus- band Tom Brown.
She passed away September 30, 2020 in Pin- nellas Park FL. Preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Florence (Honey) Kuruc, she was also preceded in death by sister, Mary Ann (John) Coughlin; two both- ers, Bob Kuruc, Jerry Kuruc. She is survived by her be- loved husband of 33 years, Thomas Smiley Brown of Pinnellas Park, FL. Ruthie is survived in death by her sis- ter, Kathleen Fox; two daughters, Denae Randolph and Diann Buterbaugh; two sons, David Buterbaugh and Dale (Robin) Buterbaugh, al- so two stepsons, Thomas (Linda) Brown and Michael (Kadidja) Brown, 11 grand- children; three great-grand- children, many nieces and nephews. Ruth loved life, she literally danced her way through life.
She was loved by family, friends and cared deeply for people. She al- ways looked for ways to help people along the way, whether that was lending an ear, a hand, or her priceless words of wisdom. Ruth could be counted on to be there for you in a flash. She inter- viewed and welcomed many new residents into unit five of Mainlands. She was deep- ly loved and will be remem- bered forever in our hearts.
Showing to be held at Se- renity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774 from 2-4 pm Octo- ber 7, 2020 with a service at 4 pm. Serenity Funeral Home ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits BURKHARDT, Alice W. 90, of Dunedin, died Sep- tember 21, 2020. A Grave- side Service will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 pm at Bay Pines VA Cemetery.
Moss Feaster Dunedin Chapel CLARK, Allan Francis Jr. 56, Largo, FL, died Sept. 13, 2020. Survived by mother, three siblings; two children; four grands. Abbey Affordable COLLINS, James T.
74, of Largo, died Septem- ber 26, 2020. He is survived by a loving family. National Cremation Society DEMARCO, Janice E. 86, of Largo passed away September 24, 2020. Janice was born in Albany NY moved to Florida in 1968.
Janice retired from Morton Plant Hospital after 24 years of service, her fun job after retirement was as a flower designer at Janie Beane Flo- rist. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Neil; and grand- son, Neil Jr. Janice is sur- vived by three children, Mi- chael, Lori and Thomas; six grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jan- ice can be made to Suncoast Hospice Woodside.
Until we meet again Mom. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits OBITUARIES OtherAreas Pasco NorthPinellas REMEMBERING.
