Patricia Booth
Patricia Diana Booth, 74, passed away Oct. 28, 2016. She is survived by her husband Charles Booth, her two daughters Charleen Swiger and Joleen Tindel, and her three grandchildren John Swiger, Rachel Tindel and Stephanie Tindel.
Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.
Marilyn E. Butcher
Marilyn E. Butcher was born Aug. 14, 1935, and passed away in her home in Ruskin, Fla., on Sept. 16, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Butcher. She is survived by three children Gayle Fisler, Ruskin, Fla., David Burkey, Gibsonton, Fla., and Dianne Gomoll, North Port, Fla., and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A special thank you to her granddaughter, Amie Fisler, who stepped up and saw her through to the end. She will be truly missed.
Anna Jane Connell
Anna Jane Connell, age 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Her oldest daughter Mary sat by her side, holding her hand, as she quietly entered through heaven’s gate and into the arms of her love, James Connell. Anna and Jim were married on Sept. 30, 1973. They spent 40 years together cruising the oceans and traveling the world by train. They are together again.
For the past few years, Anna battled courageously with Alzheimer’s disease. While she struggled with memories, she never lost her strong spirit or sense of humor. Her family was a constant in her care. During her last years she was lovingly cared for by her daughter Mary and son-in-law Marty, for whom the family is eternally thankful. Anna was born in New London, Connecticut on March 13, 1931. She attended Hartford School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse in 1953. Nursing was her life — and her career was one of caring for others during their most desperate and challenging times.
She supervised the emergency room staff at Windham Community Memorial Hospital for many years. Her life’s work touched the lives of many nurses, doctors, and patients within the community. Anna led by example and through this, she taught her children to be strong and resilient. She was a loving mother and nauni. She retired with Jim and moved to Sun City Center, Florida in 1997 where she enjoyed lapidary, the Italian-American Club and more travel.
Anna is survived by her five children, Leonard Lacey, Peter Connell, Mary Connell Graham, Maureen Connell D’Annibale and Nancy Connell, as well as her grandchildren, Samantha Graham, Peter M. Connell, Kristopher Connell, James Lacey, Jeremy Lacey and Jaime Sweeney. She is also survived by her son-in-laws Marty Graham and John D’Annibale and daughter-in-laws Susan Lacey and Valerie Connell.
The family would like to extend gratitude and thanks to the staff at Inspired Living and to our very special aids, Maria, Gloria, and Valerie, who lovingly cared for our mom for the past year.
The family will have a service honoring Anna’s life on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at noon at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Willimantic, Connecticut.
Arrangements entrusted to National Cremation & Burial Society, 308. E. College Ave. Ruskin, FL 33570, 813-645-3231.
Gaby Johnson
Gaby Johnson, passed away November 6, 2016. Gaby was born in Landau, Germany. She became a naturalized American citizen after marrying her husband, William O. Johnson in 1961. They were married for 48 years before he passed away in 2009.
She worked as a translator for the U.S. Army when she met her husband, who was stationed in Germany at the time. After her children were grown, she worked part time as a travel agent. Being married to a career military husband, they moved many times during Bill’s 30 years in the U.S. Army.
Her favorite hobby was traveling. She traveled all around the world visiting every continent except Antarctica and enjoyed experiencing the cultures of over 100 different countries. She also loved going on cruises, having gone on dozens of them after retiring in Sun City Center in 1997.
She was very proud of her German heritage and enjoyed spending time with the German-American Club. All of her friends in Sun City Center were like family to Gaby.
She leaves behind a daughter, Katrina Benson-Lamp, son-in-law Olen Lamp, granddaughter Dominique Benson and grandson Micah Benson.
She was preceded in death by her son, Oliver Johnson, who passed away in 1984. The family will receive friends Friday, November 11, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Memorial service at 7 p.m,. at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Beverly Kenyon
Beverly Ann Kenyon, 82, of Sun City Center, passed away on November 1, 2016. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Russel Willard Kenyon and her three children, Steven David Kenyon of Boone, N.C., Deborah Jean Kenyon of Boulder, Colo., and Robert Scott Kenyon of Pikesville, Md. as well as five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Beverly was born in Montreal, Canada and graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Plattsburg. She spent many years teaching elementary school in Pittsfield, Mass. She was active in the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center and played the piano her entire life.
A Memorial Service celebrating a life well lived will be held on November 19, 2016 at 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Marie Plaskon
Marie T. Plaskon, 85, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away November 4, 2016. She retired from Johnson and Johnson as an accountant after many years of service. She was an avid bridge player, member of St. Andrew’s Chorus, volunteer and dispatcher for the Sun City Center Security Patrol and a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Partricia Kuzma, her brother, James Newsome and by her grandson, Zachary Wall. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Joseph Plaskon, her four sons, Robert (Kathy) Plaskon, Donald (Diane) Plaskon and Thomas (Sheila) Plaskon, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Plaskon, her daughter, Nancy (John) Wall, her brother, Richard (Rosalie) Newsome and six grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Dr., Sun City Center, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sun City Center Emergency Squad, 720 Ray Watson Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573.
Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home 813-634-9900.
