500 St. Petersburg Times Friday, September 26, 2008 5B From the front page) D) SOUTH PINELLAS BIER, Janet T. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obitsfornia; 79, of Pinellas Park entered into rest Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Cleveland, OH, Janet moved to Florida in 1948.
She retired from the U.S. Navy Reserves, was a member of several social and military organizations, a volunteer with the Pinellas County elementary school reading program and was an avid baker. Janet had an impact on everyone she met and will be missed by all. She is survived by her niece Marilyn Woodruff of Minnesota; and best friend, Gloria Harlow of Tampa. A graveside service will be held 1 pm, Thursday, Oct.
2, 2008, in Florida National Cemetery with full military honors. Marsicano-B. Marion ReedStowers Funeral Home View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits BROOKS, Edith 80, of St. Peters burg, died Sept. 23, 2008.
She moved to St. Pe tersburg in 1944 from Vienna, GA and was a retired day care provider. She was a member of Bethel Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, serving with the Missionary Society Circle Adrilla Cail, and Tender Loving Care Auxiliaries; member of the Order of Eastern Star Survivors include daughter, Shelia Haugabook (Chris); stepchildren, Ivey Porter and Charles Gipson (Marvell); brother, Bart Hamit ton Jr. (Josie). Funeral service Saturday, Sept.
27, 1 pm, Bethel Metropolitan MBC. Visitation Friday, Sept. 26, 4-5 pm at the funeral home, family will receive friends 6 pm at the church. Friends may share condolences at www.smithfhinc.com Smith Funeral Home 894-2266 BURNS, Tommy 59, of St. Petersburg, died Sept.
18, 2008. He is survived by his loving family. ALifeTribute FuneralCare Gulfport Chapel COMROE, Ruth P. age 84, died Sept. 24th.
Survived by 3 children, Richard and James Comroe, and Barbara Wilson; grandmother of greatgrandmother of 2. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Comroe in 2007. She pursued careers in Law, Teaching, Real Estate, and investing, was active in the League of Women Voters and an avid bridge player. Visitation Friday, 6 to 9 pm at Community Funeral Home, located on Route 25, between Routes 72 and 68 in East Dundee, IL. For info call 847-426-3474.
View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits DONALD, Myra J. 64, of St. Peters burg, died on Sept. 23, 2008. She moved to St.
Petersburg from her native Cairo, GA and worked as a Laminator for Morgan Yacht Co. for 15 years and with Viking Yacht Co. for 12 years. Survivors include sons, Billie Elijah, Darry and Anthony Donald; daughters, Vickie Newsome, Teresa Mathew and Felicia Robinson; mother, Katie Montgomery; 3 brothers; 6 sisters; 22 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Saturday, Sept.
27, 1 pm, Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation Friday, Sept. 26, 4-5 pm at Smith Funeral Home, family will receive friends 6 pm at the church. Friends may share condolences at smithfhinc.com Smith Funeral Home 894-2266 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits MAGUIRE, Joan F.
63, of St. Petersburg, died Sept. 24, 2008. Survived by 0 husband; 3 sons; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation Funeral DONNELLY, Helen Elinor 79, of Pinellas Park, (Mainlands Unit 6), passed away Sept.
21, 2008. She was born in Rochester, NY and with her husband, James, U.S. Customs Director, lived in Buffalo, Washington D.C., San Francisco, CA Puerto Rico. They retired to Florida in 1980. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, N.A.R.F.E., O.T.H.E.R.S.
of Morning Star School, President of Young at Heart for the past 8 years, S.V.D.P. Mainlands Unit 6 Woman's Club. She spent many wonderful years travel ing the world with family and friends. She filled our lives with love and laughter. She is survived by her sisters, Agnes Larkins Jeanette Hahn, both of Pinellas Park; nieces, Sue Larkins-Hall Pam Bleier; nephews, Rick, Gary, Jim Bob Hahn; several great nieces nephews; and 1 She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James, niece Linda Rath, and her mother, Helen Morrill.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 27th from 4-8 pm at the funeral home. A service to celebrate her life will be held Monday, Sept. 29th, 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 8001 46th St. N.
Pinellas Park. Interment will be in Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Morning Star School. Taylor Family Funeral Home 5300 Park Boulevard Pinellas Park, FL 33781 727-545-9858 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits EAGLES, Elizabeth B. 85, of Treasure Island, died Sept.
24, 2008, at Consulate Health Care. She was a past member of the Sunshine Beach Women's Club and the Treasure Islettes. Survivors include son, Marshall Appleton (wife Lorna Tiburon), of Cali daughter Elizabeth Steeves, Treasure Island; grandchildren, Jack Steeves, Bill Appleton and Hayley Boles (husband Jason); greatgrandchildren, Kristi and Heather Steeves, Jack and Maxwell Boles; and extended family in Seminole. Burial will be at a later date. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the entire staff at Consulate Health Care.
Beach Memorial Funeral Home St. Pete Beach 360-5577 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits GAINES, Paul 42, formerly of Seminole, died Sept. 10. Survived by his mother, Jean, sisters, Holly, Kristine, Robin. Burial in Phoneix, AZ.
Lord have mercy and may he rest in peace. GUNDERSEN, Alice M. 1934-2008 Alice Marshall Gundersen died peacefully on Sept. 23, 2008 in her home at Westminster Shores in St. Petersburg.
She was 73 years old. Born and raised in Groveton, NH, she resided in Boston, MA, Providence, Livonia, MI, Fairfield Glade, TN, and St. Petersburg, FL. She was an accomplished organist, small business owner and local elected official. Alice is survived by her husband, Carl A.
Gundersen sister, Cora Jarvis of Ocala; youngest son, Scott Gundersen (FL), eldest son, Daniel Carl Gundersen and daughter-in-law Tamera Stockton Gundersen (PA); and one granddaughter, Jenna Rebecca Gundersen. A memorial service will be held at 3pm at Westminster Shores Chapel Saturday, Sept. 27. Donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. http://www.parkinson.org View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits OLSEN, Ray A.
81, of St. Petersburg, passed away Sept. 23rd. He is survived by his sister, Marilou Cureton, of Tampa; friends, Ken Sandy Hanson of St. Petersburg.
NCS-Clearwater GRIFFITH, William Hoopes "Bill" 68, of St. Petersburg, died born Sept. 23, 1939 in to Lower Oxford Township, he lived with his parents, H. Griffith and Beatrice Lorraine Sept. 21, 2008.
Bill was Claymont, DE. He later moved Chester County, PA, where Bennett Squire. He graduated from Oxford Area High School, Oxford, PA, in 1957. He then began working for A.I. DuPont in Wilmington, DE.
Bill served in the United States Navy from 1958-1962 as Aerographers Mate Second Class stationed on the USS Shangri La Aircraft Carrier at Mayport, FL. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1962 to 1964. Bill worked with the NASA Space Program as a meteorologist with Pan American Guided Missile Division Down Range from 1962- 1969. He was involved with the Mercury-Gemini and Apollo programs.
Working as a "down range rat," he was one in a team of pioneers tracking long range missiles rockets. After the first landing on the moon, Bill attended Brevard Junior College in Cocoa, FL, achieving an Associate in Arts degree in December 1970. He also graduated magna cum laude from Florida Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in March 1972. Bill was manager with Maas Brothers Department Stores from 1972-1988. He worked with them in Ft.
Myers, Sarasota, Bradenton, and finally in St. Petersburg, where he managed the downtown location until it closed. After a successful career in retail, he established WHG Management and managed the St. Petersburg Municipal Pier for 13 years from 1988 to 2001. Bill obtained his real estate agent license and worked with Tourtelot Brothers, Century 21 and Tierra Verde Realty agencies from 2001 until his death.
Bill was active in his community serving in the following civic organizations: Squires, Harley Davidson Hogs, Rotary Club, Festival of States, Voting Poll volunteer, First Night, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Ye Mystic Krew of Neptune, Suncoasters, Isla Del Sol Yach Tennis Club, Rough Riders, and P.I.G.S. Unlimited. His other passion included daily matches at the Isla Del Sol YCC Tennis Club and, as always, traveling the world on his Harley Davidson. Bill is survived by his wife Deborah; brothers, Carl Griffith and Jerome Griffith; sister Laura Roberts; sons, Brian Griffith and James Griffith; daughter, Jill Griffith; grandchildren, Aaron Peaco*ck, Tyler Peaco*ck, Nina Griffith, Lily Griffith; great-grandchild, Orion Peaco*ck.
"There are many good fishermen and some great ones. But there is only one you." --Ernest Hemingway: The Old Man and the Sea We miss you Dad! A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church of St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Florida Arts P.O.
Box 1562, Ft. Myers, FL or Friends of Strays. Beach Memorial Chapel 301 Corey St. Pete Beach 727-360-5577 MANSERGH, Jack A. 93, of St.
Petersburg passed away Sept. 23, at Allegro College Harbor. He is survived by his loving wife Doris and family. National Cremation Society Clearwater 536-0494 MORISSET, Myriam 27, of St. Petersburg, died on Sept.
21, 2008. She was a native of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Friends may share condolences at www.smithfhinc.com Smith Funeral Home 894-2266 RENNER, Clyde Virgil 81, passed Sept. 13, 2008. Survived by 2 brothers, Richard and Robert; 4 sisters, Florence Sanchez, Dorothy Ford, Janice Jackson, Glenda Morse; daughter Laurie L.
Stull. A US Navy vet, retired from Greyhound Bus Lines, and a Florida Native. Memorial services will be Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 pm at the E. James Reese Funeral Home Seminole 391-9954 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits RHEA, Donald Lee 61, of St.
Petersburg passed away Sept. 23, 2008. Born Dec. 10, 1947, beloved father of 3 daughters, Tonya Rhea of Chattanooga TN, Trudy Holcomb of Panama City, Shannon Rhea of Nashville TN; and 6 beautiful grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; his companion of 18 years, Diane Pierce; 3 brothers Paul Rhea of Monticello, James Rhea of St. Petersburg, Elmer Rhea of Chattanooga, TN; 1 sister Wilma Rhea of St.
Petersburg, and a host of nieces nephews. He will be cherished loved by family and friends. He was past employed by Yellow Cab and Anchor Lounge and was a Air Force Viet Nam Veteran. Funeral Services will be held at Family Fellowship Center 5475 54th Ave North St. Petersburg Saturday, Sept.
27, 2008, 3 pm. National Cremation Clearwater View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits STEVENS, Jean M. 73, of Seminole, died Sept. 23 2008. She is survived by her loving family.
Arrangements by Holloway Funeral Home, Inc. Oldsmar 813-855-2439 TROWBRIDGE, Betty J. Dec. 16, 1931-Sept. 24, 2008.
Services Monday, Sept. 29, 11 am, Park Place Wesleyan Church, 4400 70 Ave. Pinellas Park. Pastor Dave Terhune officiating. Lewis Mohn F.
H. SCHOOL BUS continued from 1B Girl left off bus at wrong school a tion we have received from the parent and school personnel," Pinellas County schools spokeswoman Andrea Zahn said. But Zahn refused to address what the inconsistencies were. Tate says all she knows is that her daughter got on a bus to go to school a few blocks from her home and an hour later an old friend drove by her home to say she found Ja-carria alone on a corner more than a mile away. Zahn said there were five adults, including two assistant principals, supervising the drill at Sandy Lane.
All students got off the bus for the drill, Zahn said. Then, Sandy Lane students were told to get back on the bus, collect their belongings and go to class. And Dunedin Elementary students were told to get back on the bus and stay until they were delivered to school, Zahn said. "Ja-carria did not get back on the bus after the bus drill at Sandy Lane. Her bus assistant did not take roll this morning," a Pinellas County schools conference report said.
Zahn said that school officials told her that information was provided by Ja-carria's mother, not the school staff. But Tate said a Dunedin school official told her roll call might not have been taken. Zahn also would not elaborate on the protocol for making sure that all students who get off buses for a drill are accounted for. "The bus assistants are assigned to meet the needs of special education students and are not expected to take attendance of all students on a school bus," Zahn said. She said Dunedin Elementary is reviewing the matter and scheduled a conference with Jacarria's mother.
"As always, the safety of students is of the upmost importance to our district," Zahn said. Tate said she did receive a call from the school staff Thursday, saying the school wanted Ja-carria to show how she left Sandy Lane property. Tate said she learned about the incident when she got a call from her sister about 9:20 a.m. Her sister told her she received a call from Dunedin Elementary that Ja-carria was left at the wrong school, but was safe at Dunedin Elementary. She learned more about what happened from her friend, who dropped Ja-carria off at Dunedin Elementary and then drove to Tate's home to explain what happened, Tate said.
Tate arrived at Dunedin Elementary around 10 a.m. She said i it seemed like the school was trying to shift the blame. The report from the school states that "Ja-carria does not usually ride the bus in the a.m." But Tate said her daughter had been doing so all week and rides the bus a few times a week in the mornings. "I am worried it could happen again," Tate said. "They need to take better precautions." After her friend stopped by, Tate went to the school to talk to officials and bring her daughter home.
"I wanted her to be home with me because I know she was a little shaken up," Tate said. Dunedin Elementary School principal Kathy Brickley said Zahn told her all calls about the incident should be referred to Zahn. Zahn said she may have more information today. "The entire matter is under investigation by the principal of Dunedin Elementary," Zahn said. TESSLER, Agnes "Ricki" 75, of St.
Peters burg, loving mother and devoted grand mother passed away peacefully on Sept. 24th, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She is survived by daughter, Leigh Tessler of St.
Petersburg; son Dana Tessler of Colleyville, TX; daughter-in-law Elizabeth; and 2 adoring grandchildren Joseph and Caroline. A gathering of friends will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, from 4 to 6 pm, Beach Memorial Chapel. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to the Lymphoma Society. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits TOOLE, Alex IV Age 35, died Sept.
20, 2008, in Gulfport. He is survived by a loving family. Holloway Funeral Home, Inc. Oldsmar 813-855-2439 WARNELL, Richard R. 62, of Pinellas Park, died Sept.
23, 2008. Survived by a loving family. For guestbook for funeral information visit www.veteransfuneralcare.com Veterans Funeral Care 524-9202 MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES PASCO Marie DelCasino 1911- 2007 In Our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you. Always in our hearts, Grace and Joe PINELLAS Sis. Blond Eva Cubby 6-06-1934 9-26-2006 It's been 2 years since God called you home to rest.
I miss love you your husband-Rev. Clarence Cubby Sr. When, words fail, lot us help. Create a lasting tribute. See the obituary section at tampabay.com/obits Lorri Helfand can be reached at or 445-4155.
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