Grace E. Aloisio, 86
OCALA — Grace E. Aloisio, 86, a retired entertainer, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001.
A native of Flint, Mich., she moved here from Fort Lauderdale in 2000. Mrs. Aloisio was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Ocala Palm Chorus.
She is survived by her sister, Estelle M. Smith, Ocala.
Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, provided information.
Eldridge A. Courtemanche, 93
OCALA — Eldridge A. Courtemanche, 93, a retired mechanic for the city of Fitchburg, Mass., died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001.
A native of Fitchburg, he was a winter resident of Ocala. Mr. Courtemanche was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church and Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
Survivors include his sons, Paul E. Courtemanche, Lunenburg, Mass., and Raymond J. Courtemanche, Mashpee, Mass.; daughter, Janet Sutphen, Ocala; sister, Jeannette Courtemanche, Fitchburg; and five grandchildren.
Lavery-Chartrand Funeral Home, Fitchburg, Mass., provided information.
Ann C. Poor, 80
SILVER SPRINGS — Ann C. Poor, 80, a retired personnel manager for the U.S. Army, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001.
A native of Celina, Ohio, she moved here Brookville, Ohio. Ms. Poor served in the Army during World War II. She was Protestant.
Survivors include her sisters, Miriam Poor, Silver Springs and Mary Drake, Celina; and brother, Robert Poor, Elwood, Ind.
Hiers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Douglas E. Ripley Sr., 80
DUNNELLON — Douglas E. Ripley Sr., 80, retired, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001.
A native of Chatham, Ontario, he moved here from Levy County in 1996. Mr. Ripley was a member of Unity Masonic Lodge No. 280 and Blue Cove Homeowners' Association. He served in the U.S. Army and Merchant Marines.
Survivors include his wife, Jean M. Ripley, Dunnellon; son, Douglas Ripley Jr., St. Cloud; daughters, Patricia A. Domenico and Jeannie L. Stufflebean, both of Orlando; brother, Gordon C. Ripley, Ocala; sisters, Trudy E. Anderson, Ocala and Jean Davant, Sulpher, La.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon provided information.
Evelyn L. Roy, 66
OCALA — Evelyn L. Roy, 66, a homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Providence, she moved here from Port Orange in 1991. Mrs. Roy was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary Post 4209; and Ladies of the Moose Lodge 1199.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Eugene A. Roy Sr., Ocala; sons, Eugene A. Roy Jr., Pensacola, Edward Roy, Riverside, N.J., and Ernest Roy, Virginia Beach, Va.; brother, Bernard Peston, Cocoa Beach; sister, Dorothy Hammond, Warwick, R.I.; and eight grandchildren.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Robert J. Schack, 82
BEVERLY HILLS — Robert J. Schack, 82, a retired warehouse manager, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Inverness.
A native of East Orange, N.J., he moved here from New York City 16 years ago. Mr. Schack was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Schack, Beverly Hills; daughter, Beverly A. Nelson, Freehold, N.J.; son, Robert J. Schack II, Clifton, N.J.; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County.
Fero Funeral Home, Beverly Hills, provided information.
Wilna S. Slates, 85
INVERNESS — Wilna "Billie" Small Slates, 85, a retired food service manager, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at home under hospice care.
A native of Alma, Mich., she moved here from St. Louis in 1978. Mrs. Slates was a member of Inverness First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her sons, James R. Slates, Ocala and Stanley C. Slates, Stanton, Mich.; daughters, Margie Levy, Harrison, Mich., and Ruszella Slates, Leslie, Mich.; brother, Orville Conley, St. Louis; sister, Beatrice Wenzel, Reese, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Frances M. Terramoccia, 71
LADY LAKE — Frances Marie Terramoccia, 71, a homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Ocala.
A native of Tarrytown, N.Y., she moved here from Brewster, N.Y., one year ago. Mrs. Terramoccia was Catholic.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Velio Terramoccia, Lady Lake; sons, Joseph J. Terramoccia, Indialantic, John A. Terramoccia, Weston, and Robert L. Terramoccia, West Milford, N.J.; sisters, Jenny Migliorisi, Tarrytown and Josephine Kegan, Yorktown, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Albert L. Tweedy, 73
INVERNESS — Albert L. Tweedy, 83, a retired laborer, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001.
A native of Toledo, Ohio, he moved here from Montpelier, Vt., in 1994. Mr. Tweedy was a life member of American Legion Post 3.
Survivors include his son, Richard Tweedy, Montpelier; daughter, Linda Davis, Bennington, Vt.; and two grandchildren.
Hooper Funeral Home, Inverness, provided information.
Sibyl B. Tyson, 62
PONCE DeLEON — Sibyl Bell Tyson, 62, a motel owner, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001.
Mrs. Tyson was a native of Marion County. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Ponce DeLeon.
Survivors include her sons, Richard Carroll Jr., Atlanta and Larry J. Carroll, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; daughter, Ritta L. LaTorella; brothers, Seaborn Bell, Blackshear, Ga., Larmar Bell, Carrollton, Ga., and Lester Bell, Albany, Ga.; and three grandchildren.
Pittman Funeral Home, Geneva, Ill., provided information.
Donald H. Whittemore, 67
OCALA — Donald H. Whittemore, 67, a retail sales person, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Palm Gardens of Ocala.
A native of Des Plaines, Ill., he moved here from California seven years ago. Mr. Whittemore was a member of Masonic Lodge 399, Scottish Rite, Ocala Shrine Club and On Top of the World RC Flyers Club. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara S. Whittemore, Ocala; daughter, Cathy Cummings, Superior, Wash; son, Thomas N. Whittemore, Rochester, N.Y.; and stepson, Walter R. Schmucker, Salina, Kan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 12502 N. Pine Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, TimberRidge Chapel, provided information.
Jimmie H. Brunswick, 58
CRYSTAL RIVER — Jimmie H. Brunswick, 58, a carpenter and commercial shrimper, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at his home.
A native of Hickman, Ky., he moved here from Anchorage, Alaska, 25 years ago. Mr. Brunswick served in the U.S. Army. He was Baptist.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Gail Brunswick, Crystal River; daughters, Lelia J. Morse, Inglis, Theresa L. Dyess, Bedford, Va., and Joy M. Brunswick, Crystal River; sisters, Betty J. Hickman, Union City, Tenn., Linda Denney, Jacksonville, and Dottie Teuton, Ocala; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, William R. Brunswick.
Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River, provided information.
Grace D. Engh, 77
OCALA — Grace D. Engh, 77, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Jackson, Ohio, she moved here from Indianapolis in 1982. Mrs. Engh was a member of First Christian Church of Ocala, Marion Oaks Golf and Country Club, Pine Oaks of Ocala Golf Club, Order of the Eastern Star and Monday Morning Ladies Bowling League.
Survivors include her husband, Jack B. Engh, Ocala; daughter, Jacquelyn M. Albright, Ocala; sons, Jay V. Engh and Jeffrey D. Engh, both of Indianapolis; sisters, Bobbi Shively, Ocala, Gerry Essex, Athens, Ohio, and Peggy Kinasek, Newark, Ohio; brother, Forrest Chism, Columbus, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Interfaith Family Services, 450 NW Second St., Ocala, Fla., 34475.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview Chapel, provided information.
Leonard A. Haarer, 83
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. — Leonard A. Haarer, 83, a retired minister and evangelist for Grace Missionary Church of Ocala, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001.
A native of Goshen, Ind., he moved to Shipshewana from Ocala in 1990. The Rev. Haarer was a member of Berea Missionary Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lois O. Haarer, Shipshewana; daughters, Dorothy Spaulding, Augusta, Ga., Rachel Maurer, Goshen, and Margaret Hostetler, LaGrange, Ind.; brothers, Paul Haarer, Shipshewana, David Haarer, Dansville, Mich., William Haarer, Sarasota, and Samuel Haarer, White Pigeon, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ind., provided information.
Claire I. Hampson, 73
OCALA — Claire I. Hampson, 73, a homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Hampson was a native of Barre, Ontario. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Lodge No. 459, Silver Springs; and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie No. 4251, Belleview.
Survivors include her husband, Frederick J. Hampson, Ocala; daughter, Karen Sinerson, Ocala; son, Craig Penney, Auburndale; sister, Celestine Forget, Barre, Ontario; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Donald K. Harwood, 62
OCALA — Donald K. Harwood, 62, a retired coder and material handler for Blandin Paper Co., died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at home.
A native of Grand Rapids, Minn., he moved here in 1990. Mr. Harwood was a member of West Marion Moose Lodge No. 2356, Ocala, and American Legion Post No. 0060. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his brother, James Harwood, Deer River, Minn.; sister, Beverly A. McNeil, Romeoville, Ill., Sharon Greiner, Cohasset, Minn., June Newton and Vyone Blaine, both of Grand Rapids; and companion, Donna M. Walters, Ocala.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West Ocala, provided information.
Sophie E. Kelley, 80
SUMMERFIELD — Sophie E. Kelley, 80, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of Athens, Wis., she moved here from Pontiac, Mich., four years ago. Mrs. Kelley was Protestant.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Loren L. Kelley, Summerfield; daughter, Doll Parker, Summerfield; sons, Robert C. Kelley, AuGros, Mich., Dennis L. Kelley, Mount Clemens, Mich., and Loren L. Kelley Jr., Pontiac, Mich.; brother, Rudy Muenchow, Pelican Lake, Wis.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview, provided information.
Ralph Losurdo Sr., 71
BELLEVIEW — Ralph Losurdo Sr., 71, a thoroughbred horse trainer, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Munroe Regional Medical Center.
A native of North Bergen, N.J., he moved here 20 years ago. Mr. Losurdo was a member of St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Losurdo, Belleview; daughter, Maria-Elena Natalizia Losurdo-Archambeault, Summerfield; sons, Frank Losurdo III, Texas, and Ralph Losurdo Jr., Anthony; brothers, Michael Losurdo Sr., Saddle River, N.J., and Frank Losurdo Jr., Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview, provided information.
Bessie M. Mack, 77
OCALA — Bessie Mae Mack, 77, a homemaker, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at home.
A native of Glenwood, Ga., she was a longtime resident of Ocala. Mrs. Mack was Baptist.
Survivors include her son, the Rev. Isaiah Broxton Sr., Kansas City, Kan.; sisters, Mytle Snow, Summerfield, Mayola Crowell, Mercedes Bess and Hazel Jackson, all of Ocala; brothers, Emanuel Bess, Hutchinson, Kan., Vassurl Bess, Winter Haven, Merdic Bess Jr., Eugene Bess and Dudley Bess, all of Ocala; stepdaughters, Earline Mack and Jeraldine Bradley, both of Tampa; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Summers Funeral Home, Ocala, provided information.
Eugene O'Connor, 60
WILLISTON — Eugene O'Connor, 60, owner of Castlemaine Farm, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at home.
A native of Cambridge, Mass., he moved here from Westford, Mass., in 1981. Mr. O'Connor was a member of the Florida Horse Breeders Association, attended Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and attended Holy Family Catholic Church of Williston.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie O'Connor, Williston; mother, Eleanor O'Connor, Littleton, Mass.; sons, Eric O'Connor, Medford, Mass., and Philip Cahners, Barrington, R.I.; daughters, Tricia J. O'Connor, Westford, Mass., and Rachel L. Cahners, Brookline, Mass.; brother, Ernest O'Connor, Williston; and sister, Eleanor M. Long, Berlington, Mass.
Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.
Charlie Sandstrom, 80
OCALA — Charlie Sandstrom, 80, a retired United Parcel Service driver, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, at home.
A native of Stockholm, Sweden, he moved here from East Meadow, N.Y., in 1986. Mr. Sandstrom was a member of Teamsters Union of Long Island, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Coloe, Centereach, N.Y., two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Sandstrom, who died May 20, 1999.
Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, TimberRidge Chapel, Ocala, provided information.
