Robert T. Dunn, 73
BEVERLY HILLS — Robert T. Dunn, 73, a retired comptroller for Pepsico, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Crystal River.
A native of Hartford, Conn., he moved here from Pennsylvania three years ago. Mr. Dunn was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10087, Beverly Hills; and the American Legion. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mary J. Dunn, Beverly Hills; daughter, Deborah D. Kiper, Dallas; brothers, Johnny Dunn Jr., Flagler Beach, and Richard C. Dunn, Newington, Conn.; and sisters, Joan Dunn, Vernon, Conn., and Ann Whitford, Newington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Homebound Ministry.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Joan E. Ford, 62
OCALA — Joan E. Ford, 62, a homemaker, died Sunday, March 11, 2001.
A native of Delaware County, Pa., she moved here from Chichester, Pa., in 1980. Mrs. Ford enjoyed antiquing, gardening and decorating.
Survivors include her husband, John L. Ford, Ocala; mother, Pearl Taylor, Ocala; brother, Ernest Taylor, Ocala; and sisters, Carol Bertram, Ocala, and Joyce Zebley, Gainesville.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Frank J. Gatto, 74
BEVERLY HILLS — Frank Joseph Gatto, 74, a retired firefighter, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at home under Hospice care.
A native of Chicago, he moved here 17 years ago. Mr. Gatto retired from the city of Chicago after 28 years of service. He was a member of Citrus County Senior Softball Association, Beverly Hills Recreation Association and was a former member of Beverly Hills Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Gatto served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Gatto, Beverly Hills; daughters, Connie Stanko, Largo, and Barbara A. Sutton, Chicago; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Nita E. Gayton, 81
CRYSTAL RIVER — Nita Elizabeth Gayton, 81, a retired nurse, died Saturday, March 10, 2001.
Miss Gayton was a native of New York City. She volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem.
She is survived by her brother, Frederick H. Gayton, Dunnellon.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Veronica M. King, 80
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Veronica Margaret King, 80, a retired bank clerk, died Friday, March 9, 2001.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a former resident of Beverly Hills. Mrs. King attended Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Survivors include her son, Daniel King, Bronx, N.Y.; daughter, Maureen Koebel, Funkstown, Md.; brothers, Edward Sullivan, Brooklyn, and Gerald Sullivan, Pennsylvania; sister, Margaret Hyatt, Fort Lauderdale; and five grandchildren.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Ruth E. Micklos, 80
BEVERLY HILLS — Ruth E. Micklos, 80, a homemaker, died Thursday, March 8, 2001.
A native of Newcastle, Pa., she moved here from Elwood City, Pa., 20 years ago. Mrs. Micklos was Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Clifford E. Micklos, Beverly Hills; daughter, Patricia Micklos, Waco, Texas; brother, George Miles, New Wilmington, Pa.; and sister, Dorothy Hill, Waco.
Hooper Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Codi L. Perry, infant
DUNNELLON —- Codi Levi Perry, an infant, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in Gainesville.
Survivors include his parents, Chad and Karen Perry, Dunnellon; grandparents, Mary Perry, Summerfield, and Sue Hintze, Ocala; great-grandparents, Faye Josey, Floral City, and Ada M. Hintze, Dunnellon; brother, Carmeron L. Perry, Dunnellon; and sister, Cera Perry, Dunnellon.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Victor C. Skibicki, 77
LADY LAKE — Victor C. Skibicki, 77, a retired warehouse manager and purchasing agent for Allen Aircraft Corp., died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Leesburg.
A native of Chicago, he moved here from Addison, Ill., 12 years ago. Mr. Skibicki was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church of Lady Lake and the Villages Illinois Club.
Survivors include his wife, Lorretta M. Skibicki, Lady Lake; daughter, Marie Breginski, Addison; sons, Victor Skibicki, Tampa, and Vince Skibicki, Carol Stream, Ill.; sister, Patricia Cahoon, Lum, Mich.; brother, Raymond Skibicki, Palm Harbor; and six grandchildren.
Hiers Memorial Chapel, Lady Lake, provided information.
Dorothy R. Spraker, 75
DUNNELLON — Dorothy R. Spraker, 75, a retired registered nurse, died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Little Falls, N.Y., she moved here from Caroga Lake, N.Y., in 1972.
Survivors include her sons, Richard Spraker, Dallas, David Spraker, Todd Spraker and Gordon Spraker, all of Dunnellon; daughters, Susan Beery and Amy Spraker, both of Dunnellon; and four grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Nancy R. Ventimiglia, 93
BELLEVIEW — Nancy R. Ventimiglia, 93, a homemaker, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Hampton Manor.
A native of Rochester, N.Y., she moved here from Long Island, N.Y., 43 years ago. Mrs. Ventimiglia was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carmelo Ventimiglia.
Survivors include her daughter, Connie DeTommaso, West Palm Beach; sons, Joseph Ventimiglia, California, and Andrew Ventimiglia, Daytona Beach; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic Church Soup Kitchen.
Hiers Belleview Funeral Home provided information.
Don Witt, 63
OCALA — Don Witt, 63, a retired office manager for Kellogg Industries, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Estelle's House.
A native of Clinton, Iowa, he moved here from Richmond, Va., two years ago. Mr. Witt attended Hernando Nazarene Church, was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 51 (F&AM), and life member and past commander for AmVets. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 through 1959.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Witt, Ocala; daughter, Debbie Walter, Brookfield, Wis.; son, Rob Witt, Charlotte, Iowa; sister, Donna J. Witt, Maquoketa, Iowa; brothers, Johnny Witt, Gooselake, Iowa, and Erwin Witt, Camanche, Iowa; and three grandchildren.
Hiers Memorial Chapel at TimberRidge, Ocala, provided information.
Henry G. Benson, 76
OCALA — Henry G. Benson, 76, a retired electrician for Potomac Electric Power Co., died Monday, March 12, 2001, at his home.
A native of Colonial Heights, Va., he moved here from Lanham, Md., nine years ago. Mr. Benson was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4209 and Old Timers Softball League. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Benson was Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Benson, Ocala; daughter, Diane E. Benson, Bowie, Md.; son, George H. Benson, Broken Arrow, Okla.; sister, Edythe Spruill, Dendron, Va.; and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, Fla., 34478.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
John T. Coiley Sr., 77
HOMOSASSA — John T. Coiley Sr., 77, a retired general contractor, died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Gainesville.
A native of Cambridge, Mass., he moved here from Somerville, Mass., in 1998. Mr. Coiley served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by a son, James M. Coiley; and daughters, Jeanne Coiley and Joanne Coiley.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor M. Coiley, Homosassa; sons, John T. Coiley Jr., Baltimore, Joseph M. Coiley, Yakima, Wash., and William R. Coiley, Shirley, Mass.; daughters, Patricia A. Zikmund, Plymouth, Mass., and Janice Ahmadi, Seattle; sisters, Shirley Travers and Rita Caissie, both of Cambridge; and six grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Homosassa, provided information.
Dorothy Cook, 76
OCALA — Dorothy Cook, 76, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Monday, March 12, 2001.
A native of Manchester, Conn., she moved here from Connecticut in 1998.
Survivors include her sons, Gary Peck, Ocala, Arthur Peck Jr., Manchester, Richard Peck and Wayne Peck, both of Willimantic, Conn.; daughter, Kathy Machie, Willimantic; sisters, Shirley Lee, Dayville, Conn., and Nancy Loomis, Vernon, Conn.; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Vito J. Giardina, 89
OCALA — Vito Joseph Giardina, 89, a retired union worker, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at TimberRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he moved here from New York City in 1995. Mr. Giardina served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his son, Vincent Giardina, Downingtown, Pa.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park, provided information.
