Granval L. Morrow, 68
INVERNESS — Granval Leroy Morrow, 68, a retired power plant engineer, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001.
A native of Tamaroa, Ill., he came to Inverness from Newark, Del., 26 years ago. Mr. Morrow was a 20-year service member of the U.S. Navy, Protestant, and a member of the Retired Officers Association. He also was a member of Twisted Oaks Country Club.
Survivors include his sons, Jeffrey S. Morrow, Indianapolis, Joel S. Morrow, Waldorf, Md., and Jason S. Morrow, Auburn, Ala.; daughter, Sandra J. Perrin, Peachtree, Ga.; brother, Robert Morrow, DuQuion, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
Linda D. Norfleet, 52
CRYSTAL RIVER — Linda D. Norfleet, 52, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001.
A native of Clearwater, she came to Crystal River from Brooksville two years ago. Mrs. Norfleet was a member of Crystal River United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth R. Norfleet, Crystal River; son, Herb Brown III, Safety Harbor; stepson, David Norfleet, Ocala; daughter, Courtney Tew, Plant City; stepdaughter, Kimberly Norfleet, Brookline, Mass.; sisters, Stacey Copen, Bronson, and Pam Matiyosis, Homosassa; and three grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
James M. Osowiecki, 32
MORRISTON — James M. Osowiecki, 32, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in Gainesville.
A native of Bristol, Conn., he came to Morriston from Maine 10 years ago. Mr. Osowiecki was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Williston, the Knights of Columbus, an Eagle Scout, and a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He was awarded the Presidential Academic Achievement Award signed by President Reagan in 1986. He also was a volunteer worker for the Gulf Hammock and Yankeetown fire departments.
Survivors include his father, Alexander F. Osowiecki III, mother Patricia J. P. Osowiecki, and brother, Alexander F. Osowiecki IV, all of Morriston.
Knauff Funeral Home of Williston provided information
Carolann M. Powell, 61
INVERNESS — Carolann M. Powell, 61, a certified nursing assistant, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001.
A native of Patchogue, N.Y., she came to Inverness from Chandler, N.C., six years ago. Mrs. Powell was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Othello Powell, Fredericksburg, Va.; stepson, O.R. Powell, Fredericksburg; mother, Margaret Cowen, Hernando; brothers, Wayne and Gerald MacNeil; sisters, Dawn Bohn, Beverly Hills, Judith Edwards, Chandler, and Bonnie Alexander, Hernando; and half-sister, Joan Simmons, Margate.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
Marie B. Sasnoff, 93
DEBARY — Marie Bridgit Sasnoff, 93, a retired seamstress, died Thursday, Jan. 18 2001.
A native of Benld, Ill., she came to DeBary from Lecanto. Mrs. Sasnoff was Catholic, and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her brother, Wally Simkus, New Port Richey; and sister, Annie Jacobs, Belleville, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Sasnoff.
Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory of Inverness provided information.
David H. Brigance, 85
OCALA — David Hayes Brigance, 85, a former business owner, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001.
A native of Nashville, Tenn., he moved here from Glenn Ellyn, Ill., 25 years ago. Mr. Brigance was the former owner and operator of Brigance Chevrolet in Oak Park, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Brigance, and a daughter, Kathleen Kielbon.
Survivors include his daughters, Joan K. Markovich, Ocala, Carole Koenig, Port Angles, Wash., and Lisa Kielbon, Little Rock, Ark.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Willie H. Camper, 81
OCALA — Willie H. Camper, 81, a laborer, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville.
A native of Sylvester, Ga., he moved here 70 years ago. Mr. Camper was a member of Covenant Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Mae H. Camper, Ocala; and sister, Laura Oliver, Ocala.
Cunningham's Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Kathryn M. Fox, 50
BELLEVIEW — Kathryn Maureen Fox, 50, a bartender for Anchor Inn, Weirsdale, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001.
A native of Winsted, Conn., she moved to Central Florida in 1988. Ms. Fox was Catholic.
Survivors include her parents, Thomas J. and Rita M. Fox, Lady Lake; and sisters, Elizabeth Hester, Colebrook, Conn., Mary Indomenico, Eustis, and Rita A. Gangi, Winsted.
Beyers Funeral Home Inc., Lady Lake, provided information.
Helen Hurley, 87
INVERNESS — Helen Hurley, 87, a retired aircraft manufacturing laborer, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she moved here from Mastic, N.Y., in 1986. Mrs. Hurley was Catholic.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Hurley, on Nov. 1, 1997.
Survivors include her son, Walter Milouski, Mastic Beach, N.Y.; daughters, Evelyn McGregor, Ocala, and Catherine Kolen, Beverly Hills; sisters, Susan Frisby, Boynton Beach, and Rose Coll, Lynbrook, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Marvin C. Jones, 83
OCALA — Marvin C. Jones, 83, retired salesman and administrator, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at Sylvia's Hospice House.
A native of Yeddo, Ind., he moved here from Indianapolis 24 years ago. Mr. Jones retired from HiGrade Meat Packing Co. in Detroit, after 23 years of service. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Christ. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred P. Jones, Ocala; daughter, Mary Lou Richardson, Overland Park, Kan.; son, Billy Jones, Ocala; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information.
John M. Langley, 82
HERNANDO — John Milton Langley, 82, a retired truck driver, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001.
Mr. Langley was a native and lifelong resident of Citrus County. He was a member of Hernando First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine L. Langley, Hernando; daughters, Jan Parker, Adrien, Minn., and Amy Langley, Lecanto; brother, Wilbur Langley, Lecanto; sister, Pearl Maynard, Lecanto; and five grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Nestor Legler, 67
MORRISTON — Nestor Legler, 67, a retired iron worker, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Nature Coast Hospital.
A native of Tampa, he moved here 20 years ago. Mr. Legler was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He is survived by his brother, Hugo H. Legler, Morriston; and sister, Selma A. Holman, Cedar City, Utah.
Knauff Funeral Home, Williston, provided information.
Isabel A. Manna, 75
HERNANDO — Isabel A. Manna, 75, a homemaker, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001.
A native of New Rochelle, N.Y., she moved here from Chappaqua, N.Y., in 1973. Mrs. Manna was Catholic.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Ralph A. Manna, Hernando; son, Tim Manna, London, England; daughters, Lynn A. Merritt, Largo, and Toby A. Bayer, Lecanto; and three grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Morris A. Negron, 31
OCALA — Morris A. Negron, 31, an insurance salesman, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001.
A native of Puerto Rico, he moved here from Lakeland one year ago. Mr. Negron was Jehovah's Witness.
Survivors include his mother, Concepcion Carey, Ocala; father, Juan E. Negron, Springfield, Mass.; brother, Luis M. Negron, New Hampshire; and sister, Sonia E. Alvarado, Rochester, N.Y.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Virginia A. Spadaro, 57
DUNNELLON — Virginia "Jini" A. Bishop Spadaro, 57, a retired school teacher, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001.
A native of Ithaca, N.Y., she moved here in 1992. Mrs. Spadaro was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Auxiliary, Retired Teachers Association and Dunnellon Community Choir. She was Episcopalian.
Survivors include her husband, Francis J. Spadaro, Dunnellon; son, F. Thomas Spadaro, Gardena, Calif.; daughter, Patricia A. Gumaer, Ithaca; and two grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
