Donald G. Chinnery
Donald G. Chinnery, 90, of Marinette, WI, formerly of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born on March 21, 1929, in Ludington, Mich., to Alfred and Alice (Fitch) Chinnery.
Don grew up and attended school in Ludington, MI. After graduating from Michigan Tech, he began his career as a chemical engineer in Marquette, MI.
Don enjoyed strategy gaming, amateur radio and also RVing and camping.
Don is survived by his son, Dan Chinnery; a granddaughter, Jessica Chinnery; a sister, Lucille Rogers; and girlfriend, Rosalie Gates.
Hansen-Onion-Martell funeral home, Marinette, WI, is assisting the family. www.hansenonionmartell.com.
Nicholas Glasnovich
Nicholas Glasnovich passed away peacefully at age of 88 at Hospice in Sun City Center, FL, on February 24 after struggling with cancer.
Nick is survived by his wife, Patricia. Nick was blessed with a loving family of six children: Gregory, Stephen, Pamela, Bruce, John, and Cynthia; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Nick was born on April 14, 1931, in Galesburg, IL, to Jako and Elizabeth (Matto) Glasnovich. He graduated from St. Ambrose College, IA, then joined the U.S. Air Force for four years. He married Pat on January 2, 1954. He was passionate about sports, especially the Chicago Cubs. He loved spending time on the golf course during his retirement.
A memorial mass was held on March 3 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Please consider donating to LifePath Hospice, Chapters Health Foundation, 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300 West, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
Karen Lee Parrott
Karen Lee Parrott of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away at her home the morning of Thursday, February 20. She was born November 30, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, to parents Helen Wehrheim and James Lee Hartman.
A graduate of Caesar Rodney High School in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, in 1964, she attended the University of Georgia where she graduated with a degree in Spanish Literature in 1968. She worked as a State of Delaware Law Librarian for 20 years, retiring in 2010.
Karen’s hobbies included gardening, bird-watching, spending time in nature and travel, and she was an avid reader her entire life.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her stepdaughter Christina Parrott Burke.
Karen is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Ellis B. Parrott; mother-in-law, Judith J. Parrott; brother and sister-in law James L. and Miki A. Hartman; her goddaughter, Midori Hartman (Tyson); her children: Elizabeth L. Rogers (M. Loren Copsey) and Mark A. Rogers (Lauren Nelson) (from her first marriage to James F. Rogers II); stepdaughter Monica Parrott Swaney (Kane); brother-in-law, Ronald Parrott (Ariel); son-in-law, James Burke (Melanie); grandchildren: Samuel Greloch, Julia Burke, Amber Alkanowski (David), Steven Rash, Collin Rash, Ethan Rash, Andrew Swaney, Abby Swaney; and a great-granddaughter, Elodie Vigo.
She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends as a devoted Catholic, never complaining about the many physical ailments she endured the last 10 years of her life.
A private internment service will be held at Holy Cross Memorial Park in Dover, Delaware.
Donations may be made in her name to The Shriners Hospitals for Children charity.
Robert C. Smith
Robert Carl Smith of Ruskin, Florida, died February 22, 2020, at the age of 90. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend and lived a full life devoted to service to others.
The Rev. Dr. Robert C. Smith was born on December 21, 1929, in Amsterdam, NY. At an early age his family moved to Schenectady, NY. Robert graduated from Union College in Schenectady, and New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, NJ. He pursued further graduate work in philosophy and theology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, earning a master’s degree in pastoral psychology and a doctorate in the philosophy of religion.
Robert’s doctoral dissertation was on the controversy between Martin Buber and C.G. Jung. While preparing his dissertation, Dr. Smith was privileged to correspond with both of these great thinkers. His book, The Wounded Jung, was published by Northwestern University Press and named an Outstanding Academic Book of 1996 by CHOICE, the prestigious review source of bookstores and libraries. He was also co-editor of Pagan and Christian Anxiety: A Response to E.R. Dodds, as well as the author of many journal articles. He participated in the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminars and Institutes at Princeton University, the University of Chicago, the University of Georgia and the University of Florida.
In 1957, Robert married Barbara Schuerch of Boston, MA, and they enjoyed 53 years together.
They raised four children: Randolph Arthur (Falls Church, VA, predeceased); Eva Wendell (South Strafford, VT, predeceased); Carl William (Riverdale, NY); and Barbara Ann (South Strafford, VT).
The Rev. Dr. Smith was an ordained clergyperson of the United Church of Christ. He served parishes in PA and MA and was the senior protestant chaplain in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Robert had many memories of his days in the Marshall Islands and often spoke of that time fondly.
Dr. Smith taught for 26 years at Trenton State College (now the College of New Jersey) in Trenton, NJ. He also taught at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and for the University of Hawaii. During his teaching career, he was a special lecturer at the Jung Institute in Kusnacht, Switzerland, and in 1986 was an exchange professor to the South Australian College of Advanced Education in Adelaide, South Australia.
Robert and Barbara lived for 26 years in Newtown, PA, and also enjoyed a summer log cabin in Webster, NH, which held many fond memories. Their years together included welcoming six grandchildren to the family: Emma and Rebecca Behrens, Emily and Eliza Masteller, Ben and Hannah Smith. After retiring, Robert lived the summer months in Hanover, NH, and the winter months in Sun City Center, FL.
After Barbara passed away in 2011, Robert married Nydia Muniz in 2015. He spent the rest of his years with Nydia in Florida. They enjoyed dancing, going to concerts and operas, visiting Florida beaches, watching sunsets and traveling internationally.
The memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota, FL, on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational UCC Sarasota Church to be used to support mission work.
