Obituaries: August 20, 2015

Harvey David Auerbach

Harvey David Auerbach, 64, of Ruskin, Fla., died Aug. 4, 2015. He was born Jan. 18, 1951, in Chester, Pa.

He was preceded in death by Roseanne, his wife of 20 years.

He is survived by brother Paul Auerbach of Ruskin, and sister Gail Heenan of Pennsylvania.

 

Anne E. Borges

Anne E. Borges, 88, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015, at her residence with her loving son and caregivers and her cat Bella at her side.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 1, 1926, Anne was the retired owner and Broker of Anne Borges Real Estate Inc. in Southern Indiana.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Borges. They moved to the West Coast of Florida more than 30 years ago.

She is survived by son Richard L. (B. LaVonne) Borges II; granddaughters Rikki Leigh Borges-Houghton and fiancé Raymie Younkin, Lenora Elaine Reed and Adora Shane (Bryan) Apolskis; great-grandchildren Haley Lauren Reed and Hunter Elaine Reed; brother Milton A. (Tom) Wolpert;  sisters Marsha Weidenhamer, Constance Picillo and Christiana McDonnell; and nieces Gail Helt and Carole Ann Adcock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to C.A.R.E. or to a charity of your  choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sun City Center Funeral Home.

 

Viola M. Creswick

Viola M. Creswick, 87, passed away peacefully in Sun City Center, Fla., on August 12, 2013.  She was married to Ed Creswick for 43 happy years.

Viola is survived by her husband Ed of Sun City Center; son Bruce Colby of Sarasota, Fla.; daughter Lorin Carcich of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.; and stepdaughter Sue Gordon of Sarasota. She was so very proud of her grandchildren: Lisa, Angela, April, Lori, Michele, Michael and Robert. Viola also loved playing with her nine great-grandchildren.

Viola was born in Masbeth, N.Y., on August 16, 1927, and lived in Paramus, N.J., before moving to Florida. She worked in the banking and finance industry and volunteered for many organizations throughout her life.

Viola was always an upbeat and positive “people person” who loved everyone and always brought out the best in people. She was kindhearted, compassionate and a true “hero” to her family — an inspiration to all. We all agree the world lost a wonderful role model and that heaven will now be a better place.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at the United Methodist Church, 1210 W. Del Webb Blvd., SCC. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name and memory may be sent to Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Drive, SCC, FL 33573.

 

Edgar H. Kampe

Edgar H. Kampe, 88, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away July 15, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 50 years, Katherine (Kathy) Kampe.

Edgar was born in Baltimore, Md. He worked with the Maryland State Police with some special assignments. In 1983, Edgar and his wife moved to Georgetown, Del., where he worked with a “special police unit” at Georgetown (Del.) Airport. In 1991, he and his wife moved to Sun City Center.

Ed was a World War II veteran; a 32nd-degree Mason; a member of the Sun City Center Scottish Rite; and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Services were held at Sarasota National Cemetery, and a memorial service will be held in the Sun City Center area at a later date.

 

Marilyn J. Marshall

Marilyn J. Marshall, 86, of Ruskin, Fla., passed away August 11, 2015.

She was born in Ada, Ohio, to Kenneth and Frieda Stoll, and retired after more than 50 years of service as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the Ruskin Woman’s Club, the Lima Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association and a charter member of Calvary Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Allen, and by her husband of 31 years, Dr. Kenneth G. Marshall, D.C.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Richard L. and Bonnie Dotson, Randall L. and Vicki Dotson, and Robert L. and Monica Dotson; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie (Allen) and John Nessmith; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life for Marilyn and Kenneth Marshall was held August 16, 2015 at Sun City Center Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church Building Fund, 5309 U.S. 41 North, Apollo Beach, FL 33572.

Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home.

 

Odessa Moss

Odessa Moss, 102, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away August 11, 2015 She was born Aug. 23, 1912, in Tifton, Ga., the daughter of Walter and Lila Summer McDonald

She spent a good part of her adult life in the Winter Haven area and was married to Phillip Butler Moss. They had one son, Phillip Walter Moss, who passed away in 2002.

She moved to Apollo Beach in 1976, where she was closer to her grandchildren. She is survived by grandchildren Elizabeth Whidden, Lisa Hast, Phillip Moss and Susan Moss, as well as 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 21, 2015, at National Cremation and Burial Society, 308 E. College Ave. in Ruskin. Burial will be held immediately following the services at Lakeside Memorial Park, 2450 U.S. 17 North in Winter Haven.

 

Melvia Jean Parks

Melvia “Jean” Fersch Perkins Parks, a resident of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away August 8, 2015 at the age of 90.  She was born September 25, 1924 in Milan, Mich.

Jean was the first daughter of seven children of William Alford Fersch and Thelma Ealy. Jean was preceded in death by her first husband, Technical Sergeant Robert Perkins on Feb. 27, 1991, and her second husband, Earl Parks, on June 26, 2012.

She is survived by daughters Susan Perkins Knoebel, Sheryl Perkins and Sandra Perkins Raymond; son Norman Perkins; stepson Thomas Parks; stepdaughter Kathryn Parks Dolan; sisters Eleanor Huck, Janet Ankrom and Marguerite Mobley; and brother Frank Fersch. She had 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

She lived and visited places in Turkey, California, Washington, Illinois and North Dakota. She worked as a secretary at the military bases where she lived.  She enjoyed camping, square dancing and was a member of the Manateean Good Sam Club.  In her early years, she was involved with Girl Scouts in Illinois and was a swimming instructor in Illinois and Michigan. After settling down in Florida, Jean and Bob became snowbirds, traveling from Chippewa, Mich. to Florida.  She lived in Palmetto, Ellenton and Parrish, Fla., finally moving with Earl to Aston Gardens in Sun City Center.

Jean was very active in playing different card games and Bingo with her family and friends from Aston Gardens. She loved to travel the world and enjoyed cruises. During her lifetime, she was very active in the Harvest Field Community Church and other local churches.

A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Harvest Fields Community Church, 7710 121st Ave. East, in Parrish. Following the service,  the church will provide a light snack in its main hall. Jean’s final place of rest will be with her first husband at Arlington National Cemetery in June 2016.

Flowers may be delivered to the Harvest Fields Community Church in the morning to the church’s hall.  Contributions or donations may be made in her name to your charity of choice.

 

Brenda Peash

Brenda Peash, born July 30, 1942, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2015.

Brenda and her husband, Joseph Peash, founded the Adopt-A-Family program, which helped many needy families over the years.

She was an excited and avid member of Trinity Baptist Church, and taught jewelry classes at Hillsborough Community College through one of the local churches. She was devoted to her pet cats.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. There will be a reception immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund.

 

Mary T. Quinn

Mary T. Quinn of Sun City Center, Fla., and former longtime resident of Washingtonville, N.Y. died July 9, 2015, at Sun Terrace Nursing Home in Sun City Center. Mary was 83.

The daughter of the late Patrick and Sarah Brennan, she was born in New York City in 1932.

Mary was retired from her career as a Registered Nurse at Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall, N.Y. She was a former member of St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 1, Monroe, N.Y.

Family statement: “Mary was a devoted wife, cherished mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was the pillar of our family; she will be missed not only by her family but by all who were blessed by having known her.”

Mary is survived by her adoring husband, Patrick M. Quinn; their children Susan Quinn, and Cathy and Patrick Ward; grandchildren Brenna, Joseph and Dominick; son-in-law Robert Porter and his wife Erin; and siblings Patricia (Patsy) Brennan and Sarah (Sally) Mongan.

Mary was predeceased by daughter Laura, her parents, and brothers Patrick and James Brennan.

Mary was buried at St. Anastasia Church in Harriman, N.Y., on July 18.

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, there will be a Memorial Mass for Mary at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. A luncheon in the Conesa Center will follow.

 

Doris J. Shultz

Doris J. Shultz, 85, formerly of Montoursville, Pa., and a 30-year resident of Sun City Center, Fla., died on August 12, 2015, at Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Center in Pennsylvania. She was born June 16, 1930, in Harrisburg, Pa., the daughter of Samuel and Lucille McCollum.

She was a member of Sun City Center United Methodist Church, and was a Life Master in bridge, her great enjoyment.

Preceding her in death were husband Robert L. Shultz  Sr. and brother Samuel McCollum.

Surviving are son Robert L.  (Suzanne) Shultz II of Monument, Colo.; daughter Susan S. (Garth) Everett of Muncy, Pa.;  sister Betty of Harrisburg; grandchildren Megan Everett, Jessica (Patrick) Amie, Corinne (Matt) McLaughlin and Emily (Brad) Hochmiller; and great-grandchildren Riley and Nolan McLaughlin.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date and there will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1210 W. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573.

Arrangements are being handled by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.

 

Raymond Henry (Ray) Weisgerber

Raymond Henry (Ray) Weisgerber was born in Queens, N.Y., on October 14, 1931. He spent most of his life in the New York area before retiring to Sun City Center 20 years ago with the love of his life, Joy Dunne.

Ray was a proud 1953 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point,  N.Y., where he first developed his lifelong love of the sea. After his service in the Navy, Ray earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University while working full time. He remained in the Naval Reserve and retired as  a Lieutenant Commander.

He joined Honeywell Inc. in 1960 and remained with that company until he retired, moving up the ranks from salesman to regional manager and finally to general manager and vice president of three divisions. He took pride in his ability to take on a new division and, in short order, turn it from a loss leader to a profit center. Ray was a man of few words, but he did love to tell jokes and often had a twinkle in his eye.

During their early years in Sun City, Ray and Joy enjoyed both golf and bridge. While he took great satisfaction in both, he was perhaps never happier than when he and Joy were cruising around the world. The port no longer mattered; they’d seen them all. He was happy simply sitting on the deck and gazing out to sea with Joy by his side. Their 34 years together were the happiest of his life.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Mary (“Mae”) Agnes Hess and Henry Charles Weisgerber; and his wife, Maxine Yvonne (Davison) Weisgerber.

He is survived by Joy Dunne; daughter Mary Weisgerber and husband Milard Roper; daughter Karen Weisgerber and husband Alex Brown; granddaughters Emma and Cate Brown; and cousins Edward and Robert Hess.

A memorial service was held Aug. 15 at Zipperer’s Funeral Home.