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MACHADO, GEORGIE JOSE, 21, of New Port Richey died June 27 [2008] at home. Survived by father Jose, mother Cathalene and stepfather Jorge. [GHS Class of 2005]

MAGGIO, MICHAEL, 25, of Hudson, passed away Dec. 2, 2009. Born Jan. 30, 1984 in Rhode Island, he was the beloved son of Keith and Diane and brother of Justin. He also leaves a nephew, Eric, who looked up to and loved him dearly. Michael graduated from Gulf High School and the IADT with an associates degree in graphic design. Michael was very much loved and will be sadly missed by many friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael loved life and lived it to the fullest. God bless you, Michael. You will always be in our hearts. A memorial gathering with be held Saturday, Dec. 12, beginning at 4 pm until the service starts at 5 pm at Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson. 868-4441 dobiesfuneralhome.com

MAKI, TREVOR. Death strikes family twice in two months. Trevor Maki joined the Navy two years ago to earn money for college. Instead, the 1997 Gulf High School graduate will join his grandfather later this week in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. The 22-year-old Navy airman was hit by a plane's propeller blade aboard the USS Enterprise on Friday during routine exercises off the Virginia coast. He died the next day. The accident is under investigation, according to Navy officials. Maki's death is the second this year for the Maki family members, who are longtime New Port Richey residents. His mother, Alda Maki, died in February after a seven-year battle with cancer. "I was just beginning to get my life back together after that," John Maki, Trevor's father, said Wednesday. An avid sports fan, Trevor Maki had played football all four years at Gulf High and planned to study physical therapy with an eye toward sports medicine when he got out of the Navy, his father said. In Trevor Maki's bedroom, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team pennant was among those adorning the walls, and a well-worn football shared space on a bookshelf with several football trophies. The husky athlete smiled out from a stack of pictures on his shelf, several with his prom date and others with his football pals. "He's really the kind of kid you'd like to have on your team because you always knew you could count on him," said Keith Newton, head football coach at Gulf High. "He was an easy kid to get along with." But not one to mess with on the field: With his 5-foot-9, roughly 235-pound frame, Maki was an effective offensive and defensive tackle, even when starting against players taller than he, Newton said. "He always got right back up." Whenever he got leave from the Navy, Maki would come by for a visit, Newton said. "We'd mostly talk about sports when he was here," Newton said. "He loved the game." Maki's two years in the Navy were spent aboard the Enterprise, one of the Navy's best known nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, capable of launching aircraft every 30 seconds, according to the Navy. Maki was an aircraft handler with the ship's Air Department and was trying to secure a plane that had blown a tire when he was hit by the propeller, Navy officials said. "He was supposed to get in there and tie the birds (aircraft) down" after they landed, Drew Carmichael said. Carmichael met Maki in boot camp and worked with him aboard the Enterprise. He accompanied Maki's body back to Florida. John Maki, a respiratory therapist at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, said his son usually called home two or three times a week, especially since his mother died. He said he'd been out the last few times his son had called and missed those calls. "I hadn't spoken to him for about two weeks," John Maki said. Still recovering from his wife's death, John Maki said he has depended on the Navy, family and friends from River Ridge Presbyterian Church to help him cope with his son's. He said it isn't about taking things one day at a time. "It's one minute at a time," he said. In addition to his father, Trevor Maki's survivors include two brothers, Richard and Michael, and his maternal grandmother, Nedra Summers, all of New Port Richey. St. Petersburg Times, Apr. 21, 2000.

MANGAN, JOHN J., 92, of New Port Richey and formerly of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 23, 1994) at HCA New Port Richey Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he lived in St. Petersburg before moving to New Port Richey in 1959. He retired as a teacher from Gulf High School and was a member of Community Congregational Church, New Port Richey. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Pearl of the West Masonic Lodge and American Legion, both of New Port Richey. Survivors include two brothers, George, New Port Richey, and Henry, Altoona, Pa.; and two sisters, Maria Brown, Long Island, N.Y., and Theresa Bowman, Denver. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MARCHMAN, FRED K., 93, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Feb. 19, 2005) at Community Hospital of New Port Richey. Born in Daleville, Ala., he came here 71 years ago from Plant City. He was a former principal at Richey Elementary School and was appointed Superintendent of Pasco County Schools. He was an Army captain and a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Paradise Post 79, the American Legion, the Gulfcoast Amateur Radio Club and the Florida Retired Educators Association. He was Methodist. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Marguerite; two sons, Frederick, Tarpon Springs, Richard, Jamestown, Colo.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MARCHMAN, MARGUERITE C., 88, of New Port Richey, formerly of Plant City, died Thursday (Oct. 6, 2005) at Southern Pines Nursing Center, New Port Richey. Born in Ocala, she came here 65 years ago from Plant City. She was a teacher for the Pasco County School System. She was a member of the Florida Retired Educators Association, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Questers, Southern Dames, West Pasco Historical Society and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Frederick K., Tarpon Springs, and Richard L., Jamestown, Colo.; a brother, Kenneth G. Cassels, Salt Springs; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MARQUIS, JASON DANIEL, 25, of Silver Spring, Md., died Tuesday (March 20, 2001) at home in Silver Spring. Born in New Port Richey, he moved to Silver Spring two years ago. He was a registered nurse at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., for the last 18 months. He was a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville where he received his nursing degree. Survivors include his father, David Sr., Port Huron, Mich.; his mother and stepfather, Rita L. and Gary A. Phillips, New Port Richey; a brother, David Paul Marquis Jr., and a sister, Jennifer Lynn Marquis, both of New Port Richey; paternal grandmother, Mary Marquis, Spring Hill, a nephew, David Paul III, and a niece, Jorden Ashleigh, both of New Port Richey. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MARRS, AGNES ALINE, 92, of Anaheim, Calif., formerly of New Port Richey, died Friday (Aug. 13, 2004) at Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. She was born in Kendrick and moved to Anaheim in 2001 from New Port Richey. She was a 1931 graduate of Gulf High School of New Port Richey. She was a 20-year volunteer pink lady at Hardee Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen Christina Marrs, Yorba Linda, Calif.; a sister, Audree M. Heisey, New Port Richey; two nephews, Alex Bell, Tarpon Springs, and Mark Gamble, Shelby Township, Mich.; and five nieces, Marlyn Jones, Loretta Gamble and Carla Wilson, all of New Port Richey, Rebecca Morgan, Fort Collins, Colo., and Bonnie Cabe, Clayton, N.C. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MARSH, ROBERT J. Robert J. Marsh, retired educator, died after a long illness at HCA New Port Richey Friday. He was 69. For more than 40 years, Marsh taught children. His teaching career began in a one-room school house in Michigan where he taught kindergarten through eighth grade. He came to Pasco County 23 years ago, first teaching in Dade City and later at Land O’ Lakes High School. In addition to teaching, Marsh was also dean of Saint Leo College for two years and principal at Gulf High School for three years. But his first love was always teaching, his wife, Mary, said. "He loved it," she said. "Teaching was his life. Children learned from him." Marsh's efforts earned him many awards, including numerous Teacher of the Year nominations and a Service to Mankind Award from the Sertoma Club in 1980. But his biggest award came in the form of a letter from a former student, Mrs. Marsh said. The student, who wrote Marsh three years ago, said that if not for his kindness and guidance, she wouldn't have been able to pursue her dreams. "That shows you what kind of a man he was," Mrs. Marsh said. After he retired from teaching three years ago, he still tutored children in English, Mrs. Marsh said. He couldn't be away from it, she said. Marsh is survived by his wife; two sons, Robert, Seattle, Wash., and Thomas, New Port Richey; two brothers, Jeoffrey Chidlaw, Virginia, and David Chidlaw, Champaign, Ill.; a sister, Caroline Marvin, Lockport, N.Y.; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church in Holiday. North Funeral Home in New Port Richey is handling arrangements. St. Petersburg Times, March 26, 1990.

MARSH, THOMAS A. (ANDY), 23, of New Port Richey, died Sept. 23, 2010. Survived by parents, Thomas D. Marsh, Lori Teskey; sister, Hilary; niece, Angie; Several aunts, uncles, cousins. Dobies F.H.-Congress. [Class of 2005]

MARTELL, Joseph J. (W.O.J.), 34, passed away March 29, 2008. He was born in LaCrosse, WI, and came to New Port Richey 20 years ago from there. He had lived in Homosassa for the past 2 years. He was an asphalt plant operator for C. W. Roberts Co., in Wildwood. He was a member of the Sand Hill Hunt Club, Perry, FL, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joseph is survived by his parents, Kenneth & Mary Martell; a son, Travis, all of New Port Richey; 2 sisters, Jennifer, New Port Richey & Susan Smith, Las Vegas, NV; maternal grandfather, Willie Antony, LaCrosse, WI & his companion Chris Piermatteo, Homosassa. The family will visit with friends Thursday, 6-8 pm at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home 5228 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey 727-845-1957

MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER A. "CHRIS," 29, of New Port Richey, died March 31, 2008. He was born July 14, 1978, in Clearwater. He went to Gulf High School in New Port Richey from approximately 1992-1994. He is survived by his wife, Misty Martin; 2 beautiful children, Christopher and Christalynn Martin; a loving mother, Donna Gause; 2 brothers, Daniel Martin and Steven Gause. Other family members include 2 aunts, Rhonda Olsen, and Glenda Kamardos, and 2 uncles, Philip Rose and Donald Rose, Jr. all of New Port Richey; and numerous cousins. The Funeral Service will be held today, April 8, at 12 pm. Dobies Funeral Home, Holiday 937-7555

MASSE, CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN, 21, New Port Richey, passed away Nov. 9, 2010. He was born in Holyoke, MA to Bruce and the late Barbara Masse and a 2007 graduate of Gulf High School. Survived by father, Bruce; step mother, Michele; brother, Jonathan; sister, Mariah; step brother, Shayne; step sisters, Bryona and Alyssa; 5 nieces and nephews. Christopher enjoyed playing basketball and time with family. His aspirations were to study accounting at PHCC. To celebrate his life, join us at Dobies Funeral Home, 6616 Congress St., New Port Richey, Nov. 15, 2- 4 pm and 6-8 pm with services at 7 pm.

MATHEY, STEVEN, 19, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (May 13, 2000) at North Bay Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He came here 15 years ago from his native Clearwater, and was employed by Specialty Pool Service, Tarpon Springs. He was a member of First Christian Church of Tarpon Springs, a graduate of Gulf High School class of 1999 and attended St. Petersburg Junior College. Survivors include his parents, Edward and Lugene Mathey, Holiday; a brother, Brian, Holiday; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Margaret Mathey, Clearwater; and his maternal grandmother, Patricia Roebuck, Dunedin. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Holiday Chapel.

MATULEWICH, DENISE LYNN, 25, of Largo, formerly of Hudson, died Wednesday (March 8, 1995) at Largo Medical Center. Born in Nassau County, N.Y., she came here 18 years ago from Long Island, and was a nail technician and dancer for Rachel's Dance Club. She was a Catholic. She attended Gulf High School, New Port Richey. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Arlene and Richard Bondanza, Hudson; her father and stepmother, Michael and Linda Matulewich, Jupiter; a brother, Michael, Hudson; a sister, Laura Matulewich, Clearwater; her paternal grandmother, Lena Matulewich, New York; and maternal grandparents, Amelia and Stephen Fries, Port Richey. Bell Funeral Home, Bayonet Point.

MAYO, MICHAEL A. "MIKE," 25, of Clearwater, formerly of Holiday and New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2006) at home. Born in Hammond, Ind., he came to Florida in 1988 from Chicago. He was a petty officer second class in the Coast Guard stationed in Clearwater, and attended Calvary Chapel, Holiday. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Richard and Laury McKenna, Holiday; his father, Michael Aloi, Calumet City, Ill.; two sisters, Misty Jean McKenna and Kaylee Ann McKenna, both of Holiday; his maternal grandfather, George Mayo, Melbourne; and his paternal grandfather, Philip McKenna, Flat Creek, Ga. Veterans Funeral Care, Clearwater.

MCCART, BRUCE EDWARD, 59, of Hudson, died Tuesday (Sept. 5, 2006) at home. Born in Franklin, Pa., he came here 44 years ago from North Irwin, Pa. He was an Air Force veteran working as an aircraft mechanic in the Vietnam War. He had been an assistant principal at Hudson High School. He earned his master's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and bachelor?s degree from the University of South Florida. He was an alumnus of University of Southern Mississippi, Krewe of Chasco, member and state president of Retreads Motorcycle Club, and member of Beacon Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Janie; two sons, Sean McCart, New Port Richey, and Brian VanWinkle, Elizabeth City, N.C.; a daughter, Holly DiFabio, Hudson; his mother, Vivian "Dot" McCart, and a brother, Craig, both of Hudson; and four grandchildren. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MCCART, KEITH, 59, of Hudson, died Saturday (Oct. 9, 2004) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center, New Port Richey. Born in Bradford, Pa., he came here a month ago from Cairo, Ga., and was a former resident of this area. A 1963 graduate of Gulf High School, he was a purchasing manager for Seminole Marine, Cairo, an Air Force veteran of Viet Nam, and Christian. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Bisping, Safety Harbor; his mother, Vivian McCart, and two brothers, Bruce and Craig, all of Hudson; and several nieces and nephews. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

MCEACHERN, RICHARD J. of Carver [Massachusetts], formerly of Florida died after a brief illness on October 4, 2008. Born on October 4, 1972 in Quincy, Richard lived in Carver, then Florida. He graduated from Gulf High School in Florida and then later graduated from Cape Cod Community College for Nursing. The beloved son of Angus A. McEachern Sr. and the late Barbara J. (Hutchins) McEachern. He is survived by 7 brothers, Angus McEachern, Jr. of Kingston, Frederick McEachern of Quincy, George & William McEachern both of Carver, John McEachern of Weymouth, Robert McEachern of Bridgewater, Thomas McEachern of Florida and the late Joseph McEachern. He is also survived by 6 sisters, Christine Williams and Jeanne Marr both of Carver, Eleanor Wright of NH, Teresa O’Sullivan of Pembroke and Beverly Cook and Maryanne Carmack both of FL. Richard is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Friday at 9:15am. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church, Wollaston at 10am. Memorial visitation will be on Thursday 4- 8 PM. [GHS '91]

McINTYRE, MARGARET M. "PEGGY," 90, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Dec. 5, 1994) at HCA New Port Richey Hospital. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, she came here 56 years ago from Columbus, Ohio. She was a manager for the cafeteria at Gulf High School, a member of the First United Methodist Church and an adult leader of its youth fellowship. She was an officer of the American Legion Auxiliary Paradise Post 79. Survivors include a son, James, New Port Richey; and three grandchildren. Morgan Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

McKAY, CHESTER. Local Boy Is Listed As Lost In the Atlantic. Parent of Chester McKay Advised That Their Son Died While On Duty At Sea. War and what it means in terms of grief and pain and sudden death was brought sharply to the consciousness of New Port Richey and Pasco county people when news was received last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKay of this city that their son Chester Rufus McKay had lost his life in line of duty while serving with the naval forces of his country in the Atlantic. It was the first casualty of the war so far announced as from this county affecting those in active duty in any war zone. Chester McKay was 31 years of age. He came to New Port Richey with his parents (illegible) years ago, and received his early education at the local schools. Fourteen years ago he enlisted in the navy and his terms of enlistment had sent him to many parts of the world. Lately he had been serving in Atlantic waters, with rank of boatswain second class, and his last address given was as a member of the crew of the supply ship Pollux, which was officially announced as being sunk in (illegible section). He was a most likable chap, and his friends were numbered by acquaintances -- and they were many. The news of his passing came to this community as a considerable shock, tempered only by the fact that all knew that he had set an example in passing by accepting his dangerous duty bravely and was staunch at his post when the final challenge came. Besides his parents survivors are three brothers: W. Allen of Brockton, Mass.; Geo. L., New Port Richey; J. Gordon, St. Petersburg. New Port Richey Press, Feb. 27, 1942.

McLAUGHLIN, Richard Steven Jr. of New Port Richey, died June 1, 2008. Survived by mother, Deana; father, Richard, Sr.; sister, Kathleen. Dobies Funeral Home Congress dobiesfuneralhome.com

MCMICKLE, CARL EDWARD "ED," 69, New Port Richey, died Friday (Nov. 4, 2005) at Marliere Care Center, New Port Richey. He came here in 1939 from Valdosta, Ga. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the Army Corps of Engineers with 22 years of service, a Vietnam veteran, a bell captain at Innisbrook, and was Christian. He attended Tarpon Spring Elementary and Gulf High School. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Joan; three daughters, Lisa McClure, Holiday, Laurie Easley, Hoover, Ala., and Lorna Fogg, New Port Richey; a brother, Walt McMickle; a sister, Paat Hamill, Tarpon Springs; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Hudson.

MEHLER, LANCE, died on Oct. 3, 2010. Gulf High School Class of 1983.

MERCER, MARGARET M., 81, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Oct. 16, 2001) at Southern Pines Nursing Center in New Port Richey. She came here in 1971 from her native Chicago. She retired as a teacher from Gulf High School in New Port Richey. She was a graduate of Northeastern Illinois State University with a master's in English Literature and was an honorary member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, George Barkes, Webbers Falls, Okla.; two daughters, Dorothy Kathan, McHenry, Ill., and Susan Huju, Bigfork, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MERCOGLIANO, MICHAEL J., 15, of New Port Richey, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 1997) at home. He was born in Dunedin and was a student at Gulf High School. Survivors include his mother, Cindy, New Port Richey; his father and stepmother, Michael and Kathy Mercogliano, Miami; a brother, Paul Nobles, New Port Richey; a sister, Dina, New Port Richey; his paternal grandmother, Connie Gene, Cooper City; and his maternal grandmother, Era Tucker, Trenton. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.

MOREA, ROSE M. "BUDGIE," 73, of New Port Richey, died Monday (June 26, 2006) in the Madison Pointe Nursing Center New Port Richey. Born in New York City, she came here in 1988 from Hazlet, N.J. She was a former cafeteria worker at Gulf High School of New Port Richey with 17 years of service. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of more than 50 years, Joseph; a son, David, Riverview; two daughters, Diane Noyes, New Port Richey, and Debbie Brennan, Keansburg, N.J.; two brothers, Salvatore Policastri, Hudson, and Joseph Policastri, North Vale, N.J.; five sisters, Helen Shade, Kempton, Pa.; Madeline Daly and Joyce Sellars, both of Bethlehem, Pa.; Dolores Dickens and Margaret Zambrano, both of Spring Hill; and seven grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, New Port Richey.

MORGAN, EDWIN JAMES, 70, of Hudson, FL, passed away on May 17, 2011. He was born on December 3, 1940, in Patterson, NJ and raised in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Edwin survived by his loving wife of 30 years Mollie J. Morgan. Edwin is also survived by 4 daughters, Lillian Banter, Hudson, FL, Linda McKinney, Hudson, FL, Nola Clouthier, Georgia, and Dollie Maske of Maine; one son, John Luke, Hudson, FL; 12 grandchildren and raised 3, Mistie Bazsuly, Dave Walker and Patricia Ogletree as his own. He is also survived by 37 great-grandchildren and one is on the way; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Edwin was a Forest Ranger, firefighter, and label weaver in New Jersey. In 1972 Edwin moved to Holiday, FL and began working as a custodian for Pasco County School Board for 36 years, retiring from Gulf High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family who love and miss him very dearly. Arrangements under the direction of North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey, FL.

MORGAN, FRANK L. "BUD," 75, of New Port Richey, died Thursday (Oct. 9, 2003) at home while under the care of the Hernando Pasco Hospice. Born in Louisville, he came to Florida in 1970 from Raton, N.M. He was a retired mechanic employed by Fairway Nissan and Sun Toyota. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an associate pastor at the New Life Family Church. Survivors include his wife, Malissa; five daughters, Cindi Morgan and Carrie Brooks, both of New Port Richey; Denise Daniels, Bartlesville, Okla.; Linda Zissou, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; and Mimi Kelly, Broken Arrow, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey. [Mr. Morgan's granddaughter, Malissa Brooks (GHS '02) writes that her grandfather was in the class of 1945, and that he died of lung cancer. She says he was proud that he played on the Gulf High football team that made it to the championship. He was born on Nov. 22, 1927.]

MORTENSEN, REV. ROBERT E., 93, of New Port Richey, and a former resident of St. Petersburg, died at Community Hospital in New Port Richey as a result of complications from a fall, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. Born on Sept. 13, 1914, in Atlantic City, NJ, he grew up in Collingswood, NJ, and later graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in Wollaston, MA. He was the son of the late Jacob and Amalia (Lovdahl) Mortensen. He is survived by a son, Geren W. Mortensen and wife Claudine; a daughter, Sharon E. Meece and husband Ben; three grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace (Barnett) Mortensen, a brother, Gustav Mortensen, and a sister May (Mortensen) Patchell. Rev. Mortensen and his wife traveled in evangelism and held several pastorates in the northeast. In 1956 they moved to St. Petersburg and founded Bayshore Community Church, which first met at Madeira Beach Elementary School and then moved to its own building on Park Street and 40th Avenue. Rev. Mortensen later obtained a master's degree in education with a major in counseling at the University of Florida and became the first full-time guidance counselor for Gulf High School in New Port Richey in 1969. He and his wife later developed several trailer park ministries, the longest of which he pastored for 10 years at Oak Springs in Port Richey. In addition, he conducted services at New Port Colony in New Port Richey, where he lived until his death. After his retirement in 1989 he continued to serve and minister to others by doing visitation work through the First Baptist Church of New Port Richey and later with the First United Methodist Church of Hudson. This included hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation and assisted living centers. Visitation will be at 11 am on Monday, Dec. 3, followed by the funeral service at 12 noon. Arrangements are being handled by Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Palm Harbor Chapel, 2250 Highlands Blvd. N. In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make contributions to the church of their choice. Moss Feaster Funeral Home Palm Harbor Chapel 727-562-2090

MUSSATT, SHAVONNE. Shavonne R. Sloan, 41, of 12 Letchworth St., Owasco, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at her home. Born in Memphis, Tenn, she was the daughter of Thomas and Vicki Mussatt. She was a graduate of New Port Richey High School in Florida and the University of Florida with a B.A. degree in English. She was employed as a teachers aide by BOCES and also worked part-time at the Skaneateles Country Club. Shavonne was a communicant of SS. Peter & John Episcopal Church, was active in the PTA at Owasco Elementary School, and a Junior Achievement volunteer. Surviving are her husband, Christopher R. Sloan; two daughters, Gillian Sara and Kira Elyse Sloan, both of Owasco; her parents, Thomas Mussatt of California and Vicki Pratt of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Monica Malchow of North Carolina; and a stepsister and stepbrother. Visiting hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Langham Funeral Home LLC, 75 E. Genesee St. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in SS. Peter & John Episcopal Church, 169 Genesee St., with the Rev. Douglas Taylor-Weiss officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Fleming. The family has requested the omission of flowers. A fund has been established for the education of Christopher and Shavonne's two children. Donations may be made c/o Nancy Sloan, 115 N. Seward Ave., Auburn, NY 13021. [GHS '83, from the Auburn (N. Y.) Citizen]

NEPTUNE, CAMERON G., 21, of Inverness, died Monday (April 30, 2007) in Palatka. He moved to Inverness in 1993 from Ashland, Ohio. A resident in New Port Richey from 2002 to 2005, he attended Gulf High School of New Port Richey and was a member of the wrestling team. He had been an assistant coach for Citrus Free Style Wrestling Club. Survivors include his mother, Dayle K. Neptune, and his father, Cary D. Neptune, both of Inverness; a sister, Rene Neptune, Pasadena, Calif.; three brothers, Cary Neptune II, Palatka, Cellin Neptune and Cody Neptune, both of Inverness; maternal grandparents, David Pearson, Palmetto, and Sondra Cornett, Tampa; and paternal grandmother, Anna Mae Leist, Millersburg, Ohio. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness.

NOBLE, PETE, 48, of New Port Richey, Fla., died December 19, 2007. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Cooper; his mother, Blea Noble; two sisters, Terry Marcionette and Tina Reardon; two grandchildren, Madison and Austin. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, Fla., where a service will be conducted at 2 p.m. [GHS '78]

NOBLES, JOSEPH R. JR., 17, of 213 Mockingbird Drive, died Saturday (Dec. 21, 1985). He came here nine years ago from his native Miami. He was a student at Gulf High School. He was a member of the DCT and the Astronomy Club. He attended St. Vincent DePaul’s Catholic Church, Holiday. Survivors include his father Joseph R. Sr., Miami; his mother Cynthia Woolman, New Port Richey; his stepfather Clyde Woolman, New Port Richey; his stepmother Darlene L., Miami; three brothers, Paul M., New Port Richey, Michael Mercogliano, New Port Richey and Bryan, Miami; two sisters, Dina Mercogliano, New Port Richey and Denise, Miami; paternal grandparents Joseph D., Apollo Beach and Mildred R., Miami; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Tucker, Trenton. Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

O’DELL, CHRISTOPHER JOHN, 26, of Mobile, Ala., formerly of Holiday, died Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2000) at home in Mobile. Born in Newton, N.J., he came here from Norfolk, Va., and moved to Mobile, where he was stationed for a year. He was active in the Coast Guard, a 1992 graduate of Gulf High School and was a trumpet player. He graduated from the Pasco County Criminal Justice Academy. Survivors include his parents, Stanley J. and Charlet M. O’Dell, Holiday; and a grandmother, Ida Belle Parker, Holiday. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.

OKUN, ARNOLD, 59, of Palm Harbor, died May 4, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Maddi; daughters Jessica (Shawn) and Teresa (Ryan); and grandchildren Benjamin, Hannah and Ava; as well as other family members and friends. Funeral services will be 11 am today at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 1575 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Burial will follow in Curlew Hills Memory Gardens. Online guestbook at davidcgross.com David C. Gross Funeral Homes 6366 Central Ave. 727-381-4911 [Mr. Okun was a mathematics teacher at Gulf High School]

OLIVO, VICTOR A. JR., 22, of Port Richey, died Monday (July 4, 2005) in Hudson. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he came here 11 years ago from Miami and was a cook. He was a 2001 graduate of Gulf High School and a band member. He was Catholic. Survivors include his mother, Elisabeth Olmo, and a brother, Matthew Stolaski, both of Port Richey; two sisters, Shannon Olivo, New York City, and Mercedes Stolaski, Port Richey; maternal grandfather, Jose Olmo, New Port Richey; maternal grandmother, Luz Olmo, Brooklyn; five uncles and two aunts. Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

PALMER, VIRGINIA LEE, 18, was killed in a head-on wreck on Dec. 12, 1987, on Little Road, north of County Road 54. A driver had crossed the center line to pass a car; he was not seriously hurt. She was a 1987 graduate of Gulf Comprehensive High School. The Palmers moved to Florida three years ago from a suburb of Atlanta and opened the Chick-Fil-A Restaurant in Gulf View Square Mall, where Ginny worked part-time.

PAPINEAU, JUSTIN, Class of 1995, died on May 25, 2009. He is survived by his son Ashton Papineau, age 2.

PARKER, JOHN DAVID, 68, passed accidentally on Sept. 2, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and the owner/operator of the family business, J. D. Parker & Sons, Pasco County's oldest garbage company (61 years). He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; sons, Dave and Jamey (Shawna); brothers, W.A (Dub) (Janice) and Gene (Cathy); sister, Jane (Tom) and 3 grandchildren, Sara, Kelly and Samantha. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 pm with a gathering from 5- 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Seabird Sanctuary at www.seabirdsanctuary.com. Visit prevattfuneralhome.com

PARKER, JOSEPH RICHARD “DICK,” 89, a longtime resident of Zephyrhills, and recently of Cary, N.C., died Aug. 6, 2008, in Apex, N.C. He was born March 15, 1919, in Odessa, to William and Jessie Parker. Mr. Parker grew up in Odessa and attended Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Fla., where he graduated as salutatorian. He married Marjorie E. "Marge" Parker in 1942. Mr. and Mrs. Parker lived in Tampa, Jacksonville and Miami, before retiring to Zephyrhills. After graduating from high school, Mr. Parker served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. During World War II, he worked in the shipyards of Tampa. After the war, Mr. Parker began working as a machinist for National Airlines and retired after 37 years. He enjoyed fishing, working in his vegetable garden, attending church activities and helping others. He also had a great love for animals and they in turn, loved him back. A man of deep faith, Mr. Parker was ordained as a deacon in the Southern Baptist Church in 1959 and served for 40 years. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church of Zephyrhills for more than 25 years and since living in Cary Mr. Parker worshiped the Lord at Westwood Baptist Church. His survivors include his daughter, Elaine Parker; his son, Joseph (Diana) Parker; his granddaughter, Laura (Henry) Rosenbrock; his grandson, Jeffrey (Pam) Parker; his great-granddaughter, Anneka Rosenbrock; the mother of his grandchildren, Karen Pearce; two brothers, Sebert Parker, and J.C. Parker; and his sister, Mary Lee. Services occurred Aug. 11, at Westside Baptist Church. Private interment occurred at Chapel Hill Gardens. Donations may be made to the Florida Baptist Children' s Home. [GHS Class of 1938]

PASSARELLA, NICHOLAS ANTHONY, 48, of New Port Richey, passed away Oct. 17, 2010. He is survived by wife Francine; his father Albert; 3 brothers and a sister. Born in Camden, NJ, he moved to New Port Richey in 1976. Co-owner and developer of Grand Valley, a NPR retirement community.

PETERSEN, GERALD P. “JERRY,” 66, of New Port Richey, passed away June 18, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret "Peg", son Sean and brother Charles. Dr. Peterson started at Gulf as a guidance counselor in 1977 and later became an assistant principal. He held that position until 1984, when he was elected to one term on the school board. He was born in Cleveland. His wife Margaret also taught at Gulf. More recently, he and his wife taught at River Ridge High School.

PFEFFER, FRANK A. SR., 80, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (Sept. 10, 2002) at home. Born in Washington, D.C., he came here in 1970 from Michigan. He had been a sociology and history teacher at Gulf High School. He was an Air Force veteran and served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was treasurer of the Air Force Association, a member of Association of Former Intelligence Officers, and was a member of Special Military Active and Retired Travelers. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two sons, Frank A. Pfeffer Jr., Hudson, and Lawrence, Japan; two daughters, Mary Frances Osborne, New Port Richey, and Nancy Miller, Dunedin; a brother, William, Arkansas; two sisters, Mary Wendorf, Waco, Texas, and Florence Mouton, Lafayette, La.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey.

PHILLIPS, ELIZABETH ANN "LIZ," 56, of Holiday, died Monday (Nov. 21, 2005) at home. Born in New York City, she came here 32 years ago from Paramus, N.J. She was a data entry clerk at Gulf High School, New Port Richey, with seven years service and was an employee for the Pasco County School System for 11 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Holiday, past president and member of the Cotee River Lions Club, and a member of the Suncoast Girl Scout Council, New Port Richey, where she was a troop leader for Girl Scout Troop 747. Survivors include her husband, Charles L.; two daughters, Suzanne E. and Charlene L., both of Holiday; two sisters, Elaine Wholey, Booten, N.J., and Frances Fishsketta, Virginia Beach, Va.; and one grandson. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Bartelt Road Chapel, Holiday.

PRACK, JAMES, 38, of 209 Landmark Drive, Hudson, died Tuesday (Sept. 27, 1983). He came here 24 years ago from his native St. Louis, Mo., and was owner of Prack Custom Homes, and a U. S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Pasco County Electrical Board. Survivors include two sons, James and Mark; four daughters, Susan, Nancy, and Erica Prack, and Kimberly Heuthe; his parents Mary Jane and Albert Prack; two brothers, Albert, New York, and Donald, New Port Richey; and a sister Nancy Armstrong, Port Richey. North Funeral Home.

PRACON-YERGER, SUSAN M., 35, Port Richey, died March 19, 2010. Survivors: parents Kenneth & Carol Pracon; daughters Carolyn & Kaylee Yerger; siblings Jessica & Joseph, grandmother Agnes Barba. She was a wonderful mother and friend. [GHS Clas of 1992]

QUARTERS, VIRGINIA. Teen who had pioneering lupus treatment dies. Virginia Quarters, who was the first person to undergo experimental bone marrow transplant surgery as a treatment for lupus, died Thursday (Dec. 20, 2001) at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. She was 18. Virginia had the bone marrow transplant in October at All Children's. Doctors hoped that it would help her lupus, a disease that causes the immune system to attack internal organs. Her struggle was described in a St. Petersburg Times story that month. Virginia started having seizures as a teen, and her behavior became erratic, said her mother, Charann Quarters. The lupus caused her immune system to attack her brain, which caused a number of neurological disorders and other health problems. "When they said that lupus attacks the inner organs, we thought the liver, we thought the kidneys," Virginia's mother said in October. "We never thought of the brain." On Friday, Quarters said that her daughter had been in intensive care at All Children's since Nov. 6 and on life support since Nov. 9. Virginia graduated with honors from Gulf High School in May. She had been taught at home. Survivors include her parents, Henry and Charann; a sister, Chrystal Lynn Masters (who was Virginia's bone marrow donor), New Port Richey; her paternal grandmother, Margaret Quarters, Holiday; and her maternal grandmother, Grace Greene, Altamonte Springs. St. Petersburg Times, Dec. 22, 2001.

RANKIN, FRANK ZANE JR. Information about Mr. Rankin is here.

RAPISARDA, LOUIS W., 27, of New Port Richey, died Monday (Sept. 14, 1998). Born in Hempstead, N.Y., he came here 16 years ago from Islip, N.Y. He was a cook for Bally Hoos Restaurant, Tarpon Springs, and was Catholic. He was a 1990 graduate of Gulf High School. Survivors include a companion, Tracy Groshans, New Port Richey; a son, Robert W., New Port Richey; his mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Carl Doughtie, New Port Richey; a sister, Lauren Ann, New Port Richey; and his maternal grandmother, Madeline Tommolino, New Port Richey.

RAPSON, MORRIS D., 80, of Largo, FL., passed away Monday, January 5, 2009. He was born in Michigan and moved to Florida in 1964 from Carlisle, OH. Morris was a school teacher in both Pasco and Pinellas Counties and attended First Assembly of God in Clearwater, FL. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dorothy; 2 sons, Mark, and his wife, Patricia of Tierra Verde, FL and David and his wife, Paige of Largo, FL; a daughter, Kathleen Coy and her husband Larry of Corvallis, MT; a brother, Donald and his wife Madelon of Parkersburg, WV; 2 sisters, Evelyn Wilcox and her husband Eugene of Carlisle, OH and Nancy Harding and her husband Jack of Grove City, OH, and 5 grandchildren, April and Alex Nagy, and Bryce, Reagan, and Chloe Rapson. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Zachariah and a sister, Eleanor. Visitation was held 10:00 a.m.Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the funeral home until service time at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Eddie Lamb from First Assembly of God as officiant. Interment with Military Honors followed the service at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery. Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street North, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121. [Mr. Rapson was an industrial arts teacher at Gulf in the 1980s.]

REDFERN, Jessica, 21, of New Port Richey, died May 5. She is survived by her loving family. Morgan Funeral Home. Two hit by Spring Hill driver; one dies.A woman was killed and a man severely injured Monday night after they walked into the path of a car on U.S. 41 near Bowman Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Jessica E. Redfern, 22, and Brian J. Stover, 21, crossed the highway about 11 p.m. They were hit by a 2007 Chevrolet Impala driven by Andre L. Storr, 29, of 13815 Blythewood Drive in Spring Hill. Redfern, of 4150 Las Vegas Drive in New Port Richey, died at the scene. Stover, of 5410 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, where he remained in fair condition Tuesday. The driver was not at fault because Redfern and Stover crossed into his path, said FHP Trooper Larry Coggins. Redfern's relatives declined to talk to a Times reporter Tuesday. A woman at Redfern's home said Redfern and Stover had been dating for about a year. [St. Petersburg Times, May 7, 2008. Jessica was in the Class of 2006.]

ROHDE, RONALD WILLIAM. Swinging a supposedly unloaded .38 caliber revolver on his finger, "cowboy fashion," Charles Robert Simms, 20, yesterday morning accidentally shot and killed his friend, Ronald William Rohde, 16, of West Palm Avenue. Rohde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Rohde, had asked his friend if he could buy the gun, which belonged to Simms' father, Robert Simms. Simms said his father did not want to sell the gun, but Rohde wanted to "see it." Simms was showing him the gun when it accidentally went off, officials said. Dr. R. G. Sprankel said that death was immediate. The bullet entered high on the right side of the chest and was deflected downward, probably severing a major artery near the heart. Ironically, the gun had been in the Simms, house for years and had always been unloaded. Two weeks ago, the elder Simms, being alone in the house, loaded it. His son, in Miami at the time, was unaware that the gun had been loaded. According to Justice of the Peace David Dowling and Constable Joe Fraddosio, the gun is in such condition that they have been unable either to cock or fire it, and they cannot understand how it was fired unless the one shot wrecked the firing mechanism. The David Black Chapel, New Port Richey, is in charge of funeral arrangements. [St. Petersburg Times, 1953]

RICHEY, GWYNETTE W., 94, of Clearwater, died Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2007) at Morningside Assisted Living Facility, Charlottesville , Va. She came here in 1954 from St. Louis. She worked 50 years as an educator, most recently at Gulf High School, New Port Richey. She was the former director of the YWCA, Clearwater, was assistant director of summer recreation programs for the city of Clearwater, and for 20 years was in charge of the Pinellas County Youth Bowling League. She was a member of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Safety Harbor. She enjoyed competitive roller skating, playing bingo and traveling throughout the 50 states and was an outdoor enthusiast. She collected stamps, coins and sports cards. Survivors include two sons, Skip, Lakeland, and Robert, Oldsmar; a daughter, Gwynette Wu , Seymour, Tenn.; two brothers, Claude Willis, Boise, Idaho, and Norman Willis, Keswick, Va.; 10 grandchildren; four nephews; and a niece; and Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater.

RIDDLE, RICHARD "DICK," 49, of Hudson, passed away on November 19, 2004, at his residence. He was born in Marseilles, Ill., and moved with his family to Tampa in 1959. He moved to St. Augustine in 1984 before settling in Hudson in 2002. He retired after 20 years with Northrup Grumman in St. Augustine and was of the Protestant faith. He was a 1973 graduate of Gulf High School in New Port Richey, and worked in the Water Management District of Port Richey for eight years. Dick was a volunteer firefighter in Port Richey. Survivors include his wife, Brenda S. Riddle; and step- daughter, Ashlee O'Grady of Ocala; his five children, Joey, Michael, David, Steven, and Amanda Riddle, who live with their mother, Cathy Riddle, in St. Augustine; his mother, Mary M. Riddle of Port Richey; brothers, Ron Riddle and Jerry Riddle of St. Augustine; and one grandchild. A gathering of friends will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. at the North Meadowlawn Funeral Home, New Port Richey (727)849-9281.

RIENDEAU, RAYMOND S., 61, of Port Richey, died Friday (May 25, 2007) at Community University Hospital, Tampa. Born in Stockton, Calif., he moved here in 1958 from Dallas, Ore. He was a carpenter and delivery driver for the former Cox Lumber Supply Co., working out of Land O’ Lakes. He was a 1964 graduate of Gulf High School. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and the recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was Roman Catholic. Survivors include his mother, Audrey Riendeau, Port Richey; and two uncles, Rene Riendeau, Clarkston, Wash., and Wilfred Riendeau, Virden Manitoba, Canada. North Meadowlawn Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

ROBINSON, James P., 33, of Hudson, passed away on Dec. 2, 2008. Born in Lakewood, NJ. He is predeceased by his grandmother Mary Robinson and uncle Daniel Steinhauer. He is survived by his mother Denise, father Gene; grandmother Arlene; brothers Gene Jr., Sean, Ryan and Joseph and sisters Erin & Mary. A gathering will be held Friday, Dec. 5th, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, with a service at 7 pm. A private Graveside service will be held on Saturday, at Florida Hills Cemetery at 12 pm. Visit www.prevattfuneralhome.com. [Class of 1993]

ROBISON, RONALD R. SR., 59, of Port Richey, died Monday (April 18, 1994) at home. Born in Louisville, Ky., he came here 20 years ago from Niantic-Harristown, Ill. He was a teacher and a coach for the Boys and Girls Cross Country Team and the Girls Varsity Basketball Team at Gulf High School, New Port Richey. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean War, a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, and the Elks Lodge 2286, both of New Port Richey. He was the Pasco County teacher of the year in 1977-1978. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons, Ronald Jr., Fort Bliss, Texas, and Ricci, Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Rhonda, Fort Campbell, Ky., and Robin, Tampa; a brother, Larry, Dade City; a sister, Bonita Owens, Jonesboro, Tenn.; and six grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey.

ROSSI, GRACE IVA, 91, of New Port Richey, died Saturday (Sept. 13, 2003) at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in New Port Richey. Born in Port Richey, she was a lifetime resident of Pasco County. She owned Rossi's Sunset Diner at U.S. 19 and State Road 52 at Bayonet Point from 1950 to 1968. She was a life member of the West Pasco Historical Society and was a member of Baker House Restoration Program. She was a member of the Florida State Genealogical Society and was awarded several Florida County Pioneer Descendant Certificates. She was Methodist. Survivors include her son, Earl Jack Bates Jr., New Port Richey; a sister, Frances Mallett, Port Richey; a granddaughter, Elena "Laney" LeCompte, Hudson; a grandson, Earl Jack Bates III, Midland, Texas; four great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, New Port Richey.

ROUSH, RAY R. 76, New Port Richey, died Oct. 16, 2011. Retired owner of Rays Cabinet Supply. Survivors: wife, Cora; daughters, Barbara (Bruce) Waters, Susan (David) Berge; 6 grandchildren, Jeremy Waters, David, Tiffany, Timothy, Heather, Heidi Berge; great-grandchildren, Bryson, and Chase Taylor. Visitation Friday, Oct. 21, 5-8 pm with services Saturday, 12 Noon at Dobies Funeral Home Congress dobiesfuneralhome.com [GHS Class of 1952]

ROWE, SGT. MICHAEL DAVID "MIKE," 23, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (March 28, 2006) in Iraq. He came here 15 years ago from his native Buffalo, N.Y. He was serving in the Army 46 Engineer Battalion Warrior Brigade, Rahmadi, Iraq. He was a sergeant and petroleum supply specialist stationed at Fort Polk, La., before being deployed to Iraq on Oct. 21, 2005. He was Christian, a graduate of the Class of 2001 from Gulf High School, and a member of the VFW Post 4412. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Rowe, New Port Richey; his parents, David E. and Marcy L. Rowe, New Port Richey; three sisters, Megan E. Rowe, New Port Richey, Kellie Hess and Danielle Sumner-Rowe, both of Plantation; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.

RUSHING, REBECCA L. "BECKI," 31, of Hudson, died Thursday (May 13, 1993) at HCA Bayonet Point/Hudson Medical Center. She came here 19 years ago from her native Chicago. She was a graduate of Gulf High School. Survivors include her father, Jim, New Port Richey; her mother, Carol Ehrke, Hudson; two brothers, Jim Rushing, Las Vegas, Nev., and Jon Ehrke, Hudson; two sisters, Laura Stubbs, Port Richey, and Dawn Brensinger, Las Vegas; and two maternal grandmothers, Madolyn Retherford, Hudson, and Irene Retherford, West Palm Beach. Arlington Funeral Home, Port Richey.