Tampa Bay Times Wednesday, July 15, 2020 19A BEASLEY, Paula A. 70, of Brooksville, died July 10, 2020. Survived by daughter, Sara; brother, Paul; sister, Charlotte; one grandson. Merritt F.H. (352) 686-6649 DIGIORGI, Elizabeth 78, of Spring Hill, died July 9, 2020.
Survived by hus- band, Bart; sister, Jane; and several nieces and nephews. Dobies Chapel GARDNER, Iley Jr. 97, of Brooksville, died July 9, 2020. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Marion Gardner; loving family and friends. Brewer Sons Funeral Home GRAZIANO, Kathleen 69, of Spring Hill, died July 10, 2020.
She is survived by sons, Jason and David; brother, Sebby; sister, Toni; and four grandchildren. Downing Funeral Home KELLER, Donald 81, of Brooksville, died July 10, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Venita Keller; lov- ing family and friends. Brewer Sons Funeral Home LACK, Patricia Ann 65, passed away May 17, 2020. Cherished by loving husband, John Charles Lack, three children, John, Amanda, and Christina Lack; three brothers, Albert, Den- nis, and Brian DeLaunay; sister, Karen DeLaunay; seven grandchildren.
Life Celebration Saturday, 11 am. Visitation from 10 am. Chas. E. Davis Inverness ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits POLIAKON, John 47, of Spring Hill, died July 9, 2020.
Gathering 5-7 pm, July 17, 2020 at Merritt FH, Spring Hill, with Celebration of Life at 7 pm. RIOS, Maximo 88, of Spring Hill, died July 10, 2020. Visitation on July 15, 2020 from 5-7 pm at Merritt FH, Spring Hill, with service at 7 pm. Merritt FH (352)686-6649 VANDIVER, John Carlisle Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the age of 84.
He was also known to many as Carlisle, a loving husband and father of five children. John was born in Miami, Florida on January 12, 1936 to Loy and Nellie Vandiver. He worked for Dairy as a superin- tendent for many years, eventually moving into the construction industry. In 1998 he formed his own company, Home Repairs by Carlisle, and remained active in that until he relocated to Ridge Manor, Florida where he has lived since 2009. John enjoyed bowling, wood- working, crossword puzzling and watching the cooking shows, home remodeling shows, old movie mysteries and antique car shows.
John was preceded in death by his parents and half-brother, Basil Symonette. He is sur- vived by his wife of 29 years, Susie; his five chil- dren, Vickie (Levi) Fahrubel, Pam White, Valerie Vandiver, John Vandiver (Cindy), and Michael Vandiver. He also leaves nine grandchildren; Melissa White, Jessica White, Jeffrey (Sarah) White, Taylor White, Cora Vandiver, Kyra Vandiver, Jack Vandiver, Ky- lie Vandiver and Katie Vandiver along with four great-grandchildren; Shan- non, James, Josiah and Ja- cob and two great-great- grandsons; Canaan and Cairo. He is also survived by his brother, Claude (Shirley) Vandiver; his niece, Heather McKnight and two nephews, Vince and Darren Vandiver. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits WEILER, Mary Rosetta 95, of Brooksville, died July 9, 2020.
A Graveside Service will be held 2pm, Friday, Ju- ly 17, 2020 at Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Merritt FH (352)796-6699 YOUNG, Robert C. 80, of Brooksville, died July 11, 2020. Survived by wife, Doris; daughters, Sharon, Robin; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren Downing Funeral Home EAGAN, Alvord David 88, Anna Maria, died July 12, 2020. There will be no services at this time.
Brown Sons F. H. Crematory BIENKOWSKI, Mildred "Millie" passed July 7, 2020. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We love you and miss you.
BRONIKOWSKI, Josephine M. 98, of St. Petersburg, died July 11, 2020. She is sur- vived by her loving family. View her full obituary at: AndersonMcQueen.com DAVIS, Matthew N.
Sr. 88, of Safety Harbor, trans- itioned Satur- day, July 11, 2020 surround- ed by his loving family via Skype. He was born in Dunedin, Florida. Matthew a U.S. Army veter- an with service during the Korean War and received two Purple Hearts.
Matthew Nathaniel mastered being an upholster, tailor and seam- stress. He leaves cherished memories his children; grandchildren; great-grand- children; one great-great- grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing pm, at Smith- Young Funeral Home Cremation Service. Live Stream Private Life Celebration at 11 am. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits DELANEY, Michael 69, of St.
Petersburg, died June 30, 2020. No family has come forward at this time. ALife Tribtue Gulfport 727-347-5521 DONAR, Christine 28, of St. Peters- burg, trans- itioned July 8, 2020. She sur- vived by her lov- ing grandmoth- er who raised her, Barbara Mobley; father, Crystal Donar; brother, Cleveland Donar; sisters, Kesha Mobley McClendon (Tyree McClendon Crystal, Brittany, and Ajene Donar; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, 3-7 pm, with Funeral service Saturday, July 18, 3 pm, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel (727) 623-9025 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits ZIPSE, Cresel Wells Early on Satur- day, July 11, 2020 Cresel Wells Zipse, lov- ing mother and pm passed away peacefully. Cresel was born on May 31, 1927, the daughter of Rueben and Bertie Wells into a pioneering St. Petersburg family. She lived her 93 years in St. Petersburg and was active in the real estate business and numerous service and volunteer groups including Meals on Wheels, St.
Hospital and Liberty Baptist Church. Cresel was a member of The Garden Club of Allendale Cir- cle, The Museum of History and The St. Petersburg Yacht Club. She founded, with her late husband Bob Zipse, Zipco Realtors. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Young and five step- children; Melissa Avezado, Debbie Braggett, Bob Zipse Scott Zipse and Steven Zipse.
Cresel will be remem- bered for her kindness, hu- mor and faith and for the love and devotion with which she cared for her husband for seventeen years after his debilitating stroke. Memorial contributions can be made to The Salvation Army, Lib- erty Baptist Church and Hope Home. A graveside service will be held July 15, at 10:30 am at Memorial Park Cemetery. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits ELLISON, Reginald III 22, of St. Peters- burg, FL, trans- itioned June 22, 2020.
He is sur- vived by pa- rents; a broth- er; two sisters; and a loving family. Funeral service will be (Family Only) Friday, July 17, with visitation Thursday, July 16, 4-7 pm, both at: Smith Funeral Home (727) 894-2266 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits HALL, Ilda L. 88, passed away on July 7, 2020 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on May 16, 1932, the middle daughter of Thomas D. and Babetta (Bettie) Lide.
She was a distinguished ed- ucator, college administra- tor, writer and life-long learner, with degrees from Mars Hill, Baylor, Emory, U. of Fla. and a PhD from Au- burn. She served as presi- dent of Phi Beta Pinellas County Chapter and of the Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd Col- lege (ASPEC), elder of the First Presbyterian Church and volunteer at the Bayfront Medical Center. Ilda loved international trav- el, correct grammar, elabo- rate pranks, her friends and fun.
In her final days, she asked her sister Bobbie to tell her a joke, and then burst out laughing despite her pain. She was savvy and tough as said granddaughter Cecelia, whose opera career she helped make possible. She is predeceased by her parents, sister, Lena (Lee) Noland and her beloved husbands, Harwood V. (Ted) Hall and Wallace W. (Pic) Littell, and is survived by their children; grandchildren and great- grandchildren; and her sis- ter, Babetta (Bobbie) Swee- ney.
Donations in memory may go to West- minster Foundation at the Palms, 830 North Shore St Petersburg 33701 or Mu- seum of Fine Arts, Daryl DeBarry, 255 Beach Dr. SE, St Petersburg 33701. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits JACKSON, Elaine M. (Patton) 66, of Gulfport, died July 9, 2020. For full obituary and service info, please visit www.memorialpark funeralhome.com KRAMS, Dorothy E.
96, of South Pasadena, died July 9, 2020. She is survived by her loving family. Memorial Park FH (727) 527-1196 LANE, Marian "Tan" 78, passed away June 30, 2020 at her home in St. Pe- tersburg, FL, after a valiant struggle with Originally from Bay Minette, AL, she was the daughter of William and Lena (Vickers) Chambless and grew up in Perdido, AL. She was known fondly as She was preceded in death by her pa- rents; her two brothers, Ray and Richard Chambless; and her beloved aunt, Bay.
She leaves to cherish her memo- ry a loving husband of 25 years, Bill; sons, George Cassady (Rebecca), Patrick Cassady (Kristine), and Ja- son Cassady (Soma). Also surviving are 13 treasured grandchildren, cousins and a host of dear friends. Marian was a retired Civil Servant having worked for the Veter- Administration, Social Security Administration, and the Office of Disability and Review. She was a member of the St. Petersburg Chap- ter of the DAR but declining health prevented her active participation.
Marian was an avid reader and was very ar- ticulate in her story telling and conversation. Her happi- est moments were spent with family and friends, and her many travel adventures with Bill. With Bill, she trav- eled to over 20 foreign countries and most of the United States, one of her fa- vorite destinations was San Francisco, CA. She will be missed greatly by all those that were blessed to know her. Due to the restrictions of COVID19 services will be private.
ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits LASSITER, Heamon 68, of St. Peters- burg, Florida, transitioned July 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Syzette Lassiter; a son, Heamon Lassiter two daughters, Holly and Knowledge Lassiter; two sisters, Patsy Moore and Louise Frazier; three brothers, Roy Lassiter (Donna), Walter and John Lassiter; four grandchildren and other relatives. Smith Funeral ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits MATHIS, Mary of St. Peters- burg, passed Thursday, July 9, 2020.
She is survived by her loving family of two sisters; two brothers; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, July 17, 2020, 4-6 pm, at McRae Chapel, where Funeral serv- ices will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020, 11 am. "A McRae Service" ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits MICHEL, William 71, of St. Petersburg, died July 13, 2020. No family has come forward at this time.
A Life Tribute-Gulfport 727-347-5521 PERROW, Peggy 90, of Dunedin, died July 10, 2020. Survived by husband, John; grandchildren, Bradley and Kimberly; daughter-in- law, Kathleen. Dobies Chapel REDDING HARVEY, Mary J. of St. Peters- burg, trans- itioned to her heavenly home July 5, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Har- vey two daughters Gulanda Saxton and Monique Harvey; son, Walter Harvey seven grandchil- dren; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, 3-7 pm. Funeral service for immediate family will be Saturday, July 18, 1 pm, at: Lawson Funeral Home Chapel (727) 623-9025 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits REEDY, Blanche Lee Jordan of St. Peters- burg, trans- itioned to her heavenly home July 3, 2020. Minister Reedy was a graduate of Gibbs High School class of 1968.
She leaves cherished memo- ries to her son, Micah A. Reedy; daughter, Karen P. Jordan; brothers, Milton Lloyd, Clift Jordan and Lewis Clemons; sisters, San- dra Tookes, Deborah Miley, Vanessa F. Paige, Valerie D. Jordan, and Tammie Lucas; two grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other rela- tives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 18, 11 am, at Friend- ship M.B. Church. Lawson Funeral Home (727) 623-9025 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits REGLER, Thomas 83, of St. Petersburg, died July 11, 2020. No family has come forward at this time.
ALife Gulfport (727) 347-5521 REMBERT, Alfred J. 82, passed away July 7, 2020. He is survived by wife, Mattie; children; and other relatives. Memorial service will be Friday, July 17, 2 pm, at Bay Pines Na- tional Cemetery. Lawson Funeral Home (727) 623-9025 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits RILEY, Michael C.
67, of St. Petersburg, died July 6, 2020. He is survived by his loving family. memorialparkfuneralhome.com Memorial Park FH (727) 527-1196 ROUSE, Robert Leslie 72, of St. Petersburg, died July 2, 2020.
For more infor- mation, please visit www.andersonmcqueen.com SCOTT, Jason 38, of St. Peters- burg, passed away July 7, 2020. He is sur- vived by his fa- ther, Jimmy Long; mother, Daisy Scott; son, Aaron Smith; daughter, Quajay Scott, brothers, Twain Long, Arthur Williams, Christopher Long, and Orinthan Young; sisters, Daphne, Kelisa, Tammy, Shavarria, Ashley, Simone, Chanlet, and Domenica; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-7 pm, Funeral service Satur- day, July 18, 11:30 am at New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 3455 21st Ave. S.
Lawson Funeral Home 727-623-9025 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits SPATHELF, Candace Lue Rhuland 6 1 passed away at her home in Dunedin, FL on Friday, July 10, 2020. For more information please visit the Sunset Point Funeral Homes website. ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits THOMPSON, Jerome passed away Ju- ly 6, 2020 at St. Hospi- tal. He is sur- vived by his wife of 40 years, Mrs.
Kay Hopkins Thompson who was at his side at the time of transi- tion. He is also survived by six children, Amani Walker, Veatryce Brown, Kimberli Meadows, Kevin, Jomo, and Omari Thompson; also, an adopted sister, Margaret (James) Love; brother, Louie (Ida) McRae and a host of other relatives and loving friends. Public visitation is Thursday July 16, from 3-7 pm and Funeral Services 10 am Friday July 17, all at Sanchez Rehoboth Mortuary 6501-25th Way So (727) 317-0035. Due to the coro- na virus both events will practice social distancing, and a mask is required to enter the facility. Seating will be limited on Friday to a family listing so friends are urged to view the services online at: www.facebook.co Cour- tesy of Sanchez Rehoboth Mortuary.
Services entrusted to New Serenity Memorial Funeral Home, 5th Terrace Crystal River, FL. (352)563-1394 ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits URIAN, Charles G. 87, Pinellas Park, passed away peacefully at Bayside VA hospital with family at his side, on July 6, 2020. He was born in Chester, PA on November 25,,1932, to the late George and Catherine (nee Hinkel) Urian. After serving in the US Army dur- ing the Korean War, he was employed at the Dupont until retirement in 1990.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and painting. He was pre- ceded in death by his pa- rents; sister, Sandra; broth- er, Howard; and daughter, Cynthia. He is survived by wife, Katherine; son, David; daughter-in-law, Mary; sis- ter, Lois Hopper; grandchil- dren, Robert, Daniel, Lind- say Edwards, Rebecca Cardy; and great-grand- children, Charlotte, Phoebe, and Noah. Internment will be at Bayside VA Cemetery in St. Petersburg.
ViewGuest Book atwww.tampabay.com/obits WILLIAMS, Joann 58, of St. Petersburg, died July 7, 2020. No family has come forward at this time. ALife Gulfport (727) 347-5521 WITT, Janice 79, of Saint Petersburg, died July 2, 2020, at Saint Antho- Hospital. Survived by family.
Alife Tribute Gulfport 727-347-5521 WRIGHT, Jack W. Jr. 64, of Seminole, died June 28, 2020. He is survived by his loving family. Memorial Park FH (727) 527-1196 OBITUARIES Hernando OtherAreas SouthPinellas REMEMBERING and parts of Hillsborough, Mana- teeandSarasotacounties.
Also running in the District 70 race are candidates Keisha Bell andMichelle Grimsley. In a heav- ily Democratic district with no candidates running on theRepub- lican side, the seat will be decided intheAugustprimary. Rep. Wengay Newton, D-St. Petersburg, who currently holds the seat, is not running for re- election, opting instead to run for PinellasCountyCommission.
Rayner and Oliver are the two front-runners in the four-way race, having raised $63,592.20 respectively. Cam- paign contributions for Bell sit at $22,095.70 and total $15,745.88. For the candidates, increas- ing public education funding, reforming the criminal justice system in ways such as backing Amendment 4, and supporting affordable health care and hous- ing are some of the most press- ing issues this race, particularly because of the disproportion- ate impact these policies have on people of color. Some candidates are using their platforms to discuss issues their opponentsmay not be. Oliver sup- portspaying college athletes tooff- set living expenses while in school and Bell is focused on addressing the threat of climate change and supportingpolicy for environmen- tal justice.
Although Oliver said he stands with the LGBTQcommunity as an ally, advocates sold on the endorsem*nt. always seemed a little odd that there been more out- reach to Michele said Green, 30, regarding the Stone- wall Democrats endorsem*nt process. For Green, the endorsem*nt of Oliver feels as though a young Blackman is being pitted against a Black queer woman, which she believes calls into question what the Stonewall Democrats repre- sent. you have the opportu- nity to support Black women, you choose to not wrote Jayson James in a Facebook comment. is Stonewall if not standing Jane Morris, the vice president for political action for the Stone- wall Democrats, said sexual ori- entation is not necessarily the ulti- mate criteria by which the group evaluatescandidates.
always endorse the gay said Morris. endorse Morris said the endorsem*nt method has been around for 10 years and adheres to bylaws, including interviews of each candidate and votingamongmembers. There are of qualified attorneys running for the Florida said Susan McGrath, the president of the Stonewall Dem- ocrats, but to be said for fresh McGrath said candidacy can mobi- lize younger voters who may not have previously been active in pol- itics themselves, shesaid. Regarding presence in the community, McGrath says she run into Rayner before this campaign. beendoing work in the community, I knowof saidMcGrath.
have a feeling one way or the other towards the Stone- said Rayner. are free to endorse whoever they would Equality Florida, the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization in the state, recently endorsed Rayner and critics of the Stone- wall endorsem*nt say it shows the merits of her campaign, not only because of her identity, but because of her local advocacy that spans years as a civil rights attorney and community activist. Rayner is the clear choice for everyone who values justice, fairness and equality, especially Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida, who also lives in District 70, wrote in a statement. Despite the Stonewall snub, Rayner is racking up endorse- ments, including from U.S. Rep.
Charlie Crist, state Sen. Darryl Rouson, who previously served as president of the St. Peters- burg NAACP, and List, a Florida-based organization working to elect Democratic women running for public office. Legislature needs said Rep. Jennifer Webb, D-St.
Petersburg, the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the Legislature. Newton, who will serve in the House seat until November, said he strongly endorses his legisla- tive Grimsley. ContactMargo Snipe at STONEWALL continued from 3A.
