John M. Brady, 82
EAST HICKORY, Pa. — John M. Brady, 82, a mechanic, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000.
Mr. Brady was a native of Rocky Grove, Pa. He was a member of American Legion in Pennsylvania. Mr. Brady was a U.S Navy veteran. He was Methodist.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lesta Brady; and a daughter, Sharon Brady.
Survivors include his sons, Max Brady, St. Marys, Pa., and James Brady, Ocala; daughter, Dean Feightner, Pennsylvania; sister, Geraldine Barnett, West Hickory, Pa.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Karen M. Collier, 39
OLD TOWN — Karen M. Collier, 39, a homemaker, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000.
A native of Fort Myers, she moved to Old Town from Ocala two years ago. Mrs. Collier was Baptist.
Survivors include her father, John Francis, Old Town; husband, Bobbi Collier, Lexington, Ky.; son, Joey Collier, Lawrence, S.C.; daughters, Kristy Donaghy, Ellenton, Alice Evans and Cheryl Smith, both of Ocala; brother, Ruldolph Smith III, Freeport, Texas; sisters, Patricia Woodby, Bell and Cathy Merideth, Springfield, Mo.; and four grandchildren.
Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, provided information.
Frank P. Hudson, 79
OCALA — Frank Peter Hudson, 79, a retired research scientist, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Estelle's Hospice House.
A native of Bremerton, Wash., he moved here from Long Island, N.Y., in 1992.
Mr. Hudson was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, American Geophysical Union, Sigma XI, Phi Beta Kappa and Cursillista. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher.
Survivors include his wife, Jane D. Hudson, Ocala; daughter, Anne H. Jussup, Phoenix; sons, Brendan Hudson, Mexico City and James Hudson, Roswell, N.M.; one sister; two brothers; and nine grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Julia H. Kytta, 83
SUMMERFIELD — Julia Helen Kytta "Judy", 83, a retired salesperson in the food service industry, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Harborside Healthcare.
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, she moved to Summerfield from Belleview six years ago. Mrs. Kytta was Catholic.
Survivors include her husband, Paul E. Kytta, Summerfield; daughter, Cynthia L. Prioletti, Punta Gorda; son, Paul Kytta II, Macedonia, Ohio; brother, Frank Kenjevari, Youngstown; and two grandchildren.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Arthur U. Naftzger, 76
OCALA — Arthur U. Naftzger, 76, a retired deputy, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at TimberRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he moved here from St. Petersburg in 1997.
Mr. Naftzger retired from Medina County Sheriff's Department, Medina, Ohio, in 1980. He was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies of Tampa; Bethany Commandery 72, Ravenna, Ohio; Tadmore Shrine Temple, Akron, Ohio; Knights of York Cross of Honor, Ohio Priory 18; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4256, St. Petersburg; American Legion Post 202, Medina; life member of National Rifle Association; member and past master of Masonic Lodge 58, F&AM, Medina; past high priest of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio; and past master of Grand Council Royal and Select Masons of Ohio.
Mr. Naftzger served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie R. Naftzger, Ocala; stepdaughter, Carol A. Hill, Moscow, Idaho; stepson, James M. Shultzman, Wadsworth, Ohio; sister, Flora C. Naftzger, Medina; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information.
Josephine N. Perez, 84
OCALA — Josephine N. Perez, 84, a retired, self-employed sales representative, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Cuba, she moved here 30 years ago. Mrs. Perez was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
Survivors include her sons, Felix Perez, St. Petersburg and Manuel Perez, Interlachen; daughters, Fran Key, Auburndale, Josie Perez, Hollywood and Terry Hook, Ocala; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Catherine Ribello, 95
OCALA — Catherine Ribello, 95, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at her home.
A native of New York City, she moved here from Sussex, N.J., in 1979. Mrs. Ribello was Catholic.
Survivors include her son, Peter Ribello, Ocala; daughter, Katherine Herda, Dover, N.J.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
Alfred Ricono, 87
OCALA — Alfred Ricono, 87, a retired shipping coordinator for General Electric, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Witt, Ill., he moved here from Lisle, Ill., 12 years ago. Mr. Ricono was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ricono, Ocala.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Ray C. Sassaman, 84
OCALA — Ray C. Sassaman, 84, a retired musical instrument polisher for C.G. Conn Band Instrument Company, Elkhart, Ind., died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at his home.
A native of Elkhart, he moved here from Indiana in 1973. Mr. Sassaman was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church; Zyrian Masonic Lodge 718, Elkhart; life member of Guriter American Legion, Mottville, Mich.; Disabled American Veterans, Bradenton; and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4209, Ocala. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marie Sassaman, Ocala; daughter, Nancy Wheeler, Cape Coral; son, Ray C. Sassaman, Tampa; brother, Carl E. Sassaman, Elkhart; sister, Laura L. Jacobs, Elkhart; one grandson; and a great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Frank L. Shoots, 94
LECANTO — Frank L. Shoots, 94, a carpenter, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000.
A native of Washington, D.C., he moved here from Romulus, N.Y., 25 years ago. Mr. Shoots was a member of Varick Methodist Church, Romulus; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6200, Ovid, N.Y.; and the Ozello Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie M. Shoots, Lecanto; sons, Frank G. Shoots, Seneca Falls, N.Y., James D. Shoots, Auburn, N.Y., and Jay Shoots, Atlantic Beach; stepson, Robert Veeder, Lecanto and Gary Veeder, Waterloo, N.Y.; daughters, Margaret Yaw, Romulus and Barbara Goodson, Inverness; stepdaughters, Bonnie Thomas McDoogle, N.Y., and Catherine Cowan, Redmond, Wash.; many grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa, provided information.
Doris B. Sirolli, 68
MCINTOSH — Doris B. Sirolli, 68, a retired English and mathematics professor for Durham University, Durham, England, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Blackpool, England, she moved here from Buffalo, N.Y., in 1973. Mrs. Sirolli was a member of, and organist for, McIntosh Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Carmen N. Sirolli, McIntosh; daughters, Rosemary Scheer, Jeanette Williams and Nancy Rodriguez, all of Buffalo; sons, Simon Nesbett, Seattle, Andrew Sirolli, Dunnellon, Carmen Sirolli, Belleview and Peter Sirolli, Lady Lake; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Swain Strickland, 71
OCALA — Swain Strickland, 71, a retired road construction supervisor, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Anthony, he was a lifelong resident of Marion County. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mr. Strickland was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley R. Strickland; daughters, Rosemarie Cutlip and Denise Morrison; sons, Steven Strickland and Swain E. Strickland; sister, Beth Purdy, all of Ocala; brother, Tommy C. Strickland, Anthony; and six grandchildren.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Wallace R. Terrel, 80
DUNNELLON — Wallace R. Terrel, 80, a retired welder for Grumman Aerospace, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in Ocala.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved here from Long Island, N.Y., in 1987. Mr. Terrel served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was Catholic.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Terrel, Dunellon; son, Roger Terrel, Bellport, N.Y.; daughter, Susan Brooks, Boca Raton; sister, Dorothy Maher, Savannah, Ga.; and two granddaughters.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
William L. Wells, 68
SALT SPRINGS — William L. "Bill" Wells, 68, retired, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville.
A native of Frostproof, he moved here from LaBelle one year ago. Mr. Wells retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1971. He was a member of New Beginnings Church of God and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10100, LaBelle. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Wells, Salt Springs; mother, Willie E. Wells, Alva; daughters, Beverly Wells, Ocala and Betsy Westra, Tucson; sons, James W. Wells, Ocala and Jefferson T. Wells, Tucson; brothers, Thomas L. Wells, Alva and Robert J. Wells, Everglades; seven grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation Inc.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Raymond Bing Sr., 63
REDDICK — Raymond Bing Sr., 63, a laborer, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
A native of Fort White, he moved here 40 years ago. Mr. Bing was Pentecostal.
Survivors include his sons, Raymond Bing Jr., Bradenton and Darren Bing, Reddick; daughters, Mello Coney, Ocala, Maxine A. Bing and Mae H. Bing, both of Reddick; sister, Bessie M. Williams, High Springs; brothers, Clyde Bing, Lish Bing and Eugene Bing, all of Fort White; and 12 grandchildren.
Cunningham's Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
