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Charlotte Elaine Eckert
Mar. 08, 2022
Charlotte Elaine Hayden Eckert, was born on June 15, 1934, in Ridgeway, VA, to parents William Wade and Norene Ida Hayden. She grew up in Roanoke, Va., and as a teen she, her sister Shirley, and PhillipAnn, a friend of theirs, formed a trio and sang on the radio as well as in local venues. ...
Richard A. Closson
Mar. 08, 2022
RICHARD A. CLOSSON Richard Arthur Closson died peacefully on March 8, 2022 in Dunedin, Florida. He was 90 years old. Born in Troy, New York to Hanford Hillman and Marion Miller Closson (nee Benedict) in 1931, he studied history at the University of Rochester and theology at the Boston University...
Sherlie M. Burns
Mar. 07, 2022
Sherlie M. Burns, 96, of Clearwater, Florida passed away on March 7th, 2022, in Palm Harbor. She was born in Winchester, Mass. on June 29th, 1925, to the late John & Ruth (Avery) Ringland. In her free time, Sherlie enjoyed shuffleboard, dancing, and playing cards and was very social among her...
Newell F. Phipps
Mar. 07, 2022
Newell F. Phipps August 24, 1933 - March 7, 2022 Newell Fletcher Phipps, 88, of Clearwater, FL passed away March 7, 2022 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater. Newell was born August 24, 1933 in Lee County, AL to Newell Eugene and Agnes (Dunford) Phipps, who have predeceased him. After high school...
Gary R. Harris
Mar. 07, 2022
Gary R. Harris, 78, of Clearwater, FL passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Morton Plant Hospital. Gary was born June 24, 1943 in Springfield, MA to Raymond and Dorothy (McNabb) Harris who have predeceased him along with a close friend Tom Knight. He was a graduate of Agawam High School, Westfield...
Joseph Leo O'Toole Jr.
Mar. 07, 2022
Joseph Leo O'Toole Jr. passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022 at the age of 72 in Belleair, Florida. He became a part-time resident of Florida 18 years ago from Ohio. Joseph was owner and operator of Roemer Industries, Inc. in Pennsylvania and moved the business to Masury, Ohio in 1995. Joe was...
Dorothy Bellafiore
Mar. 05, 2022
Dorothy Bellafiore, 83, passed away Saturday, March 5, at home with her loving husband Frank Bellafiore by her side. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank, daughter Brenda Valen, granddaughter Hailey Bellafiore, and closely bonded sisters Evelyn Tyler of Tennessee, Diane Eagan of...
Mary J. Grealish
Mar. 03, 2022
May 19, 1934 - March 3, 2022 Mary J Grealish 87 of Clearwater. FL beloved wife of Francis X Grealish passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family March 3, 2022. Born in Salem MA. of a large family Mary was the daughter of Daniel and Esther (Fitzpatrick) Cahill. She was raised in Salem...
Dr. Robert L. Jackson Jr.
Mar. 03, 2022
Dr. Robert L. Jackson, 75, of Clearwater, Florida, died March 3rd, 2022, at Oakmanor Hospice with family by his side. Bob was born Oct. 28th, 1946, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Robert L. and Lucille Bondurant Jackson. Growing up in Missouri, he inherited his love for the outdoors from his father....
Ann Garfes Blumencranz
Mar. 03, 2022
Ann Garfes Blumencranz, 75, of Clearwater, FL passed away March 3, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dr. Peter W.; 5 children, Brett (Alex), Lisa (Jill), Jennifer (Martin), Debbie (Glen), Todd (Robin); 2 sisters, Karen and Mary; and 4 grandchildren, Robert, Justin, William,...
Lillian E. Howard
Mar. 01, 2022
Lillian Elsie Gangelhoff Howard 5/17/29 – 3/1/22 “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelations 2:10 Lillian “Lil” Howard was born to Fred and Hilda Gangelhoff on May 17, 1929, in Hartford, Wisconsin, where she was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church and became a child...