Daniel M. Kraus, 92
OCALA — Daniel M. Kraus, 92, a retired medical doctor from General Rose Memorial Hospital in Denver, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
A native of New York, he came here from Denver, in 1986. Dr. Kraus was Jewish and was a World War II veteran serving as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. He was also an emeritus fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and was a member of the Colorado Allergy and Asthma Society.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Kraus, Ocala; nieces, Sidonie Kazenel, Montreal, and Marie Field, Cynwyd, Penn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Florida Community College's Department of Music.
Louis Kreuscher, 77
OCALA — Louis Kreuscher, 77, a retired maintenance worker for Union Carbide Corp. in New York, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000.
A native of Perth Amboy, N.J., he came here from Edison, N.J., in 1973. Mr. Kreuscher was Protestant and a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge and a scout leader for the Boys Scout of America.
Survivors include his wife, Angie Kreuscher, and son, Gary Kreuscher, both of Ocala.
Florida Cremation of Ocala provided information.
Ruth L. DeGroff-O'Neil, 74
INVERNESS — Ruth Lois DeGroff-O'Neil, 74, a retired operator for New York Telephone Co., died, Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at her son's home under the care of Hospice of Citrus County.
A native of Newburgh, N.Y., she came to Inverness from Bridgewater, Mass., 12 years ago. Mrs. DeGroff-O'Neil was Methodist, and a former employee of S. Stroock Co., in Newburgh, and was a civilian employee at West Point's U.S. Military Academy Headquarters Building.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, James C. O'Neil; son, James Martin O'Neil, both of Inverness; sisters, Marion Curlew, Fort Myers, Helen Crawshaw and Ann Mason, both of Newburgh, and Lucille Carbone, New Windsor, N.Y.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
Virginia T. Sestito, 54
BEVERLY HILLS — Virginia Theresa Sestito, 54, a homemaker, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness.
A native of New Rochelle, N.Y., she came to Beverly Hills from Irvington, N.Y., three years ago. Mrs. Sestito was Catholic, and enjoyed arts and crafts.
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Salvatore Sestito, and parents, Charles P. and Angela M. Bommicino, and daughter, Charlene May, all of Beverly Hills; son, Steven M. Sestito, Largo; and brother, Charles Bommicino, Georgia.
Fero Funeral Homes of Beverly Hills provided information.
Ella P. Washbish, 74
OCALA — Ella P. Washbish, 74, a retired elementary and high school teacher for the Monroe County School System, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at her residence.
A native of Key West, she came here 11 years ago. Mrs. Washbish was a member of Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church, Tri- Delta Sorority, and coordinator for the Bilingual School Program in Monroe County.
Survivors include her husband, Donald A. Washbish, son, Leslie A. Washbish, both of Ocala; daughters, Valerie A. Caston, Ocala, and Donnella M. Rivas, Orlando; sister, Ruth Harden, Key West; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society of Ocala provided information.
Jack N. Widick, 79
OCALA — Jack N. Widick, 79, a retired executive for American Hospital Supply Corp., died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in Ocala.
A native of Ottawa, Kan., he came here from Colorado Springs, Colo., 10 years ago. Mr. Widick was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ocala, and the Friendly Fellowship Class. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Widick, Ocala; son, Charles Widick, Aurora, Col.; sister, Jean Haye, Marco Island; and two grandchildren.
National Cremation Society of Ocala provided information.
Harold Draper, 68
SUMMERFIELD — Harold Draper, 68, a retired machine operator for General Business Form, Chicago, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Leesburg.
A native of Springfield, Tenn., he moved here from Chicago in 1994. Mr. Draper was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Belleview.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Draper, Summerfield.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Claire LaBossiere, 86
OCALA — Claire LaBossiere, 86, a homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at TimberRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Central Falls, R.I., she moved here in 1999. Mrs. LaBossiere was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon.
She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Waterman, Ocala and Irene Henderson, North Carolina; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Fero Funeral Home, Dunnellon, provided information.
Suzanne Lanz, 73
OCKLAWAHA — Suzanne Lanz, 73, a retired restaurant waitress, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at Ocala Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Lanz was a native of Charleston, W.Va.
Survivors include her daughter, Billie Stewart, Ocklawaha; son, George Lanz, Flagler Beach; sisters, Dorothy Meeker, Ocklawaha and Ginger Barsamian, Jacksonville; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Richard H. Sample, 72
OCALA — Richard H. Sample, 72, a retired insurance manager for Wickes Corp., died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000.
A native of Johnson City, N.Y., he moved here from Saginaw, Mich., in 1977. Mr. Sample was Protestant.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine P. Sample, Ocala.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Mary C. Scully, 93
OCALA — Mary C. Scully, 93, an assistant bank treasurer, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000.
A native of North Easton, Mass., she moved here in 1999. Mrs. Scully was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and the Council on Aging.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benedict Scully; and son, Kenneth Scully.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Pereira, Ocala; four grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Annie M. Williamson, 78
ORANGE LAKE — Annie Mae Williamson, 78, a retired cook for the Marion County School System, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at her home.
A native of Miami, she moved here from South Miami 38 years ago. Mrs. Williamson was Presbyterian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Williamson.
Survivors include her daughters, Eileen Simms, Jacksonville and Irene Williams, Naples; sons, Michael Navarro, Orange Lake and Joseph R. Navarro, Gainesville; sisters, Nezzie Cintonz, Miami and Stella Luse, Gainesville, Ga.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Clifford E. Brandon, 76
DUNNELLON — Clifford E. Brandon, 76, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2000.
A native of Poughkeepsie, Ark., Mr. Brandon moved here from Columbia, S.C. He was a member of Order of the Dadaelians.
Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth Brandon, Harrisburg, Mo., Cheryl Heinzle, Port Orchard, Wash., and Kristen Hopper, Chaffee, Mo.; son, Kevin Brandon, Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Delia Burgess, 92
OCALA — Delia Burgess, 92, a homemaker, died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, at her home.
A native of Cambridge, Mass., she moved here from Massachusetts in 1974. Mrs. Burgess was Episcopalian.
Survivors include her daughters, Dottie Cole, Ocala, and Terry Rogers, DeBary; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Harold Draper, 68
SUMMERFIELD — Harold Draper, 68, a retired machine operator for General Business Form, Chicago, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Leesburg.
A native of Springfield, Tenn., he moved here from Chicago in 1994. Mr. Draper was Catholic. He was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Belleview.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Draper, Summerfield; and one grandchild.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
