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John Francis Meade, 59, formerly of Safety
Harbor, died April 10, 2008. He is survived by a son, Trever J.
"TJ" Meade; a daughter, Angelia Deal; and, two grandsons.
Tracy R. Boyer, 66, Safety Harbor, died
June 6, 2008 at home. Formerly a resident of Tierra Verde, he was
born in St. Louis, MO to the late Emmett and Cecelia Boyer, and
graduated from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy,
University of Missouri. His entire 28-year career was spent at IBM
serving in various positions, starting in 1963 as a government
quota salesman and in 1979 being ultimately promoted to senior
administrator, in which he performed in various capacities until
his retirement in 1991. During 1964-1966, he took leave for
military duty from IBM and served as a First Lieutenant in the Army
Corps of Engineers, 88th Engineer Battalion. During May 1966, he
was awarded the Army Commendation Award for Meritorious Service.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Adrienne Shirk; a
daughter, Jennifer Pasquali and her husband Christopher; a son
Christopher; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Jessica Pasquali. He
also is survived by his golden retriever, Chloe; however
predeceased by his beloved first golden retriever, Chapman Sandune
Wetherwill.
Rev. Daniel O. Reeverts, 90, Safety
Harbor, died June 7, 2008. Born March 12, 1918, he moved here in
1999 from Levittown, PA. He was the pastor of the Trinity Reformed
Churc of Ridgewood, Queens, NY. Survivors include his wife of 67
years, Elizabeth; three sons, Dean, Colchester, IL, Daniel, Redondo
Beach, CA, and Jon, Burlington, CO; two daughters, Mary
Longenecker, Trinity, FL, and Rita Reeverts, Arvada, CO; eight
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Richard Gerson, 56, Tarpon Springs,
formerly of Safety Harbor, died June 9, 2008 at home. Born December
27, 1951, he was the author of more than 25 books on motivational
and marketing topics. He was a speaker and consultant to businesses
and competitive sports athletes. Survivors include his wife, Robbi;
two sons, Mitchell and Michael and his fiancee, Jessica Tubolino;
his mother, Faith Laudia, and stepfather, Richard Laudia; a
brother, Steve Gerson; and, his father, Mark Gerson.
Themestocles Constantine "Tom" Foundas,
65, Safety Harbor, died June 16, 2008 at home. Born August 9, 1942,
in Newburgh, NY to Greek immigrant parents, he graduated from
Newburgh Free Academy and attended the University of Tampa, where
he received a business degree in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army
from 1968 to 1970. For 20 years, he was employed in various
capacities by the Lanier Corporation. In recent years, he was known
by many Clearwater locals as the assistant manager of the Hess
Express at 1625 McMullen Booth Rd. His interests included film,
travel, classical music, history and biblical studies. He is
survived by his son, Scott Foundas, of Los Angeles, CA; his former
wife, Harriet Foundas, of Tampa; and cousins John Foundas of
Saugerties, NY, Themestocles Foundas, of Aiken, SC, and Gary
Cholakis, of New York City.
Phyllis J. Fair, 83, Safety Harbor, died
June 19, 2008. She was the daughter of James and Chrystal Peters,
and the granddaughter of Orvale and Joy Arnold of Delphos. She
married (COL) Stanley D. Fair (deceased), also of Delphos, and
during their 60 year marriage had four children: Jeffrey D., PhD.,
Stanley D., Jr. (deceased), Melissa J., and Chrystal A. Fair; as
well as three grandchildren, MAJ Jeff Fair, Justin Fair, PhD., and
Ben Fair. She and her husband moved to Florida in 1999 where they
were active members of the First Presbyterian Church. She also was
a graduate of the Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, a member of the
National Society DAR, and a member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor
Society.
Sameh N. "Sam" Gowanny, 49, Safety Harbor,
died June 19, 2008 after a short illness. He was born January 1,
1959. Survivors include his son, Conner, Hinesville, GA; parents,
Isis and Nagib Gowanny, Clearwater; a brother, Mike, and his
daughter, Bianca, Grand Island, NY; a sister, Helen, and her
husband, Newssim Gowanny-William, Tecumseh, MI.
Joan Byrd, 78, Safety Harbor, formerly of
Dunedin, died June 20, 2008. She is survived by a daughter,
Christine Byrd, and a granddaughter, Holli Chopra.
Maryanne Laccabue, 64, Safety Harbor, died
June 28, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Richard; two sons,
Michael and Matthew and their wives, Michele and Shann; two
brothers, Bill and Burt Carle; and, three grandchildren, Spencer,
Alex and Chris. |
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