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BEHRENS, Donna L. 54, of St. Petersburg, died Friday, May 30. Survived by daughter, Christina Thomas, of Largo; a sister, Rosemary Campbell, and brother, Butch Mason, both of Nobleton, FL. Celebration of Life at 11 am, July 6, at Demen’s Landing. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

BLUE, Leeander 41, of St. Petersburg,died June 14. He is survived by relatives & friends. Memorial Saturday at 3 pm at Abundant Harvest Worship Center. Wilson Funeral Home

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CANTOR, Rose Ellen Long time Gulfport resident, passed away at the age of 87 on May 26, 2008. Rose was a trailblazer as a career woman; she worked for the Sarah Coventry Jewelry Company as district manager creating the New England Territory. Then she became a head-hunter for the employment firm of Snelling and Snelling in Connecticut. After retiring, Rose enjoyed launching new products as a supermarket demonstrator. Her mission in life was to unite and stand by her family. She was married for 65 years to William Abraham Cantor, who died July 10, 2007. Their grandson Benjamin provided loving care till the end of their lives. Rose was devoted to her identical twin sons Philip and Franklin and her youngest son James, and she joyfully celebrated the lives of her 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her family and friends will always remember her playful sense of humor. She would have appreciated leaving this life on Memorial Day; as she used to say on her way to the emergency room, "I’ll do anything to get attention." She will be cremated, in accordance with her wishes; but "please," she told her family, "make sure I’m dead first…" There will never be another Rose.

DURHAM, Marcus 35, of St. Petersburg, died June 15, 2008. Survived by mother, Cheryle Durham of Indiana. Holloway Funeral Home Inc. Oldsmar 813-855-2439

EMMERICH, Edgar J. 85, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away Monday, June 16. Born in Foley, MN, he moved here in 1962 from Minneapolis. He was a plant manager for Federal Stamping, St. Petersburg and a WWII veteran, Merchant Seaman. He is survived by 2 daughters, Janet Willis, Jean Houston; 3 sons, Michael, Patrick and Dale Emmerich; 2 sisters, Fritzy Swan, Zita Peak; a brother, Max Emmerich; 9 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren, The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. There will be a mass celebrated Saturday 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pinellas Park. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Gulf Coast 9365 US Hwy 19 N, Suite B, Pinellas Park, FL 33782. Moss Feaster Funeral Home Serenity Gardens Chapel Largo 727-562-2080

93, passed away on June 12, 2008 in St. Petersburg, FL. Dearly beloved husband of the late Ethel Helen, and father of the late Harry. Survived by his children, Frances, Jon, Edward, and Ethel Mae, and by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A printer by trade, a proud member of the Big Six Typographical Union and an equally proud member of the American Civil Liberties Union; a past Commander of the Floyd Bennett American Legion Post, Brooklyn, NY; and a member in good standing of the Andy Anderson Post (American Legion), Gulfport, FL. Ed’s integrity, intelligence, concern for others, and his sense of humor endeared him to all. A private memorial service is planned for early July in St. Petersburg. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, Clearwater, FL. (www.thehospice.org). Online guestbook at www.davidcgross.com David C. Gross Funeral Homes 6366 Central Ave. 381-4911

HARDING, Terry 49, of Dunnellon, died, June 16, 2008, in Lecanto under the loving care of her family and Citrus County Hospice. Terry was preceded in death by her sister, Andrea Harding and is survived by her children, Ryan Reavis, of Red Level, Reneé Arnett of Lecanto, Evan and Brooke Parmenter of Citronellel; mother, Ginny Harding of Homosassa, and her companion of many years, William Parmenter. Private cremation will take place under the direction of Brown Funeral Home & Crematory in Lecanto. Brown Funeral Home and Crematory 352-795-0111 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

MUNDORFF, Douglass 66, of St. Petersburg, died May 15, 2008. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war. Graveside service June 18 at 12:45 at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

PERRY, Anthony J. "Tony"

57, born in Geneva, NY. Lived in Florida most of his life. Passed away in Texas on June 14th. He was loved by many and a very generous man. Survived by his son Tony Joe; mother Eleanor Dorgan; brother Dominick Perry Jr.; sisters Sandra Baldwin & Linda Sylvester and grandchildren Alexia & Joseph. Visitation will be held at Reese Funeral Home June 20 between 4-6 pm, services to follow at 6 pm. E. James Reese Funeral Home Seminole, FL 391-9954 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

PITTMAN, Jean-Pierre Antonin, 59, of St. Petersburg, died June 11, 2008 at home. He was in the US Army. There are no known survivors. ALife Tribute FuneralCare Largo Chapel 727-559-7793

POWERS, Harry D.

61, of Rogersville, TN, died June 12, 2008, in Yankestown. Survivors include his wife, Sara, Rogersville, TN; his mother Theresa Dubuque, Rhode Island; stepdaughter Mary Jane Flake, North Carolina; stepson Ed Skinner, Florida; grandchildren Shannon E. Skinner, Heather Skinner, Jackson D. Flake and special granddaughter Alex Geiser; brothers, Michael, Fran and Bill Dubuque, of Rhode Island; sisters Mary Ann Conlan, Florida and Bette Callahan, Massachusetts, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles. Charlie was a US Army veteran, having served in Vietnam and was a commercial fisherman out of Madeira Beach. He died doing what he loved best, fishing.

Devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away June 17, 2008, in Dallas, TX. Born July 29, 1940, in St. Petersburg. Fred was a general contractor in the construction business. He had true sincerity, always had a zest for life and gave great hugs. Fred’s loves in life were his wife, daughters and their families, nature, animals, and his cockatiel, Kuiipo. Preceded in death by mother, Maxine Townsend and sister, Betty Adamek. Survived by wife, Gloria; daughters, Kimberly Fillmon-Smith and husband Larry, Cindy Thompson and husband Jeffrey; brothers, Donald Fillmon and Robert Townsend; grandchildren, Zachery Wilson, Tiger Smith, Rory Smith, Casey Thompson; niece, Sherry Adamek; and nephews, Stan Adamek, Donnie Fillmon and Robbie Fillmon. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held at 3:30 pm, Friday, June 20, 2008, at Restland Wildwood Chapel. Pallbearers will be Larry Smith, Jeffery Thompson, Tiger Smith, Zachery Wilson, Tom Mooney, Jr., and John Cortelyou. Restland Funeral Home 972-238-7111 www.restlandfuneralhome.com

87, died on Tuesday June 17, 2008 at Bay Pines VA Medical Center. Mr. Powers was born in Martville, NY on July 4, 1920. He served his country proudly and sacrificially as a Tech Sgt. during WW II in the U.S. Army Air Corps; 19421945. His B-17 was shot down over Schweinfurt, Germany on Oct. 14, 1943, and he was taken prisoner by Hitler Youth. After spending 19 months in Stalag 17B in Krems, Austria, and being marched 350 km without food or shelter, he and his fellow POW’s were freed by General George Patton’s army. He returned to the U.S. in June, of 1945, and married Virginia Foster. He worked as a carpenter out of Carpenters Union Local 747, Oswego, NY for 40 years. He was a 50 year member of Hannibal, NY Masonic Lodge 550. Harry retired in 1982, to St. Petersburg, where he was active in the FL Gulf Coast Chapter American Ex-POW serving as Commander and ending as Chaplain for many years. In addition, he was a longstanding member of Clearview Methodist Men. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Virginia; 4 children Gloria (Jack) Scott, John (Bonnie) Powers, Shirley Baldwin (Mike Guthrie), Thomas (Joan) Powers; 8 grandchildren, John & Jason Scott, Alan & Kelly Powers, Jennifer Marriner & Sara Baldwin, & Sondra & David Powers. He also is survived by 3 greatgrandsons, Grant & Griffin Marriner, and Caleb Scott. Friends and family are invited to gather for a Memorial service on Monday, June 23rd at 1 pm at Clearview United Methodist Church located at 38th Ave & 45th St, St. Petersburg.

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DUBUQUE, Charles P.

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ROONEY, Gladys Aug. 8, 1930/June 7, 2008 Our beloved mother passed away after a brief illness at Hospice at Woodside. She is survived by 4 children, Karen, Therese, Bobby and Kelly. A Funeral Mass will be held in her honor at St. John Vianney Catholic Church at 11:30 am on July 12th. The family asks in lieu of flowers that all donations be sent to Hospice at Woodside. She was a grand lady and will be sorely missed. View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

STRANG, Margaret Clements "Maggie," 66, of

North Redington Beach, passed away suddenly at home June 14, 2008. A loving mother and grandmother, Maggie was born in Lakeland, on Oct. 1, 1941, and was a graduate of Lakeland High School and Converse College. Maggie was an educator in North Carolina, a model and fashion buyer in Lakeland, and a Realtor. After raising her devoted daughters, she was able to fulfill her lifelong dream of living at the beach. Maggie was predeceased by her father, Ray Clements, former tax collector of Polk County, and her mother, Margaret Clements. She is survived by her daughters Margaret Taylor Courtney (Patrick) and Courtney Clements Hoening (Eric), all of Tampa; her grandchildren Margaret Grace Courtney and William Charles Hoening; her sister Patricia Lasher of Scotts Valley, CA and her brother Ray Clements Jr. of Tulsa, OK. Maggie always had a sparkle in her eye and will be deeply missed by those who knew her. "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, totally worn out and screaming ’WOO HOO, what a ride!’" In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in her name. A private beachside service will be held. Taylor Family Funeral Home (727) 545-9858 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

TOMPKINS, Richard A 87, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 17 at the Lexington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Presque Isle, ME, he relocated to South Meridan, CT, in 1949 and to St. Petersburg in 1988. He served 4½ years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Millicent Thompkins; daughter, Christine Gura of Wallingford, CT; sister, Zelma Wright of Haines City; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his son, Richard D. Tompkins. Abbey Affordable Crematory 517-2340 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

STIFFLER, Larry J. 55, of St. Petersburg, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008 in St. Petersburg. He was born in Wichita, KS and moved to the area in 2003 from Wichita. He was employed at Auto Way Chevy in Clearwater, and worked for Boeing in Wichita for 15 years. Larry was a loving family man and is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Shelly Williams of Texarkana, TX, Candy Williams of Gulfport; mother, AnnaBelle Stiffler of Wichita; brother, John Stiffler of Wichita. Services will be held Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 11 am with a gathering of family and friends beginning one hour prior to services at Beach Memorial Chapel, St. Pete Beach, FL 727-360-5577 View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits

YOKOM, Mark Raymond 57, of Gulfport, died June 16. Survived by brother Scott, sister Diane and many nieces and nephews. Obit/Guestbook at davidcgross.com David C. Gross Funeral Homes

MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES PINELLAS Happy Anniversary "My Special Angel" It would have been 36 years on Monday, June 16th, but our God had another plan for me. It’s important for you to know, even though I’m gone, I was so blessed to have been loved and cared for by a wonderful wife like you. I didn’t get that final chance to say how thankful I was to have had you as my devoted wife for all of those years. What a blessing you were in my life! -Your loving husband, Bob

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Bankruptcy for Trump developers clout. In return, Trump would get half the profits. But as SimDag pressed bankers and investors for a $200-million loan, the Florida condo market was collapsing. Construction deadlines passed, and buyers, many of them speculators keen on quick returns, began to drop off. The partnership fractured in May 2007 when Trump, frustrated by unpaid licensing fees, sued SimDag. The parties are in mediation. Tuesday’s bankruptcy filing listed creditors with the 20 largest claims, but a more exhaustive list is due in about two weeks. SimDag has already refunded half of some buyers’ deposits.

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87, of St. Petersburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2008, at 9 am, surrounded by her loving family in Plum Boro, PA. Beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine Kress Bissert; loving wife of the late Sheldon Rodgers; mother of Judith Meyer, John Sheldon Rodgers, Joanne Gibson and Sr. Jeanne Rodgers; sister of Fred Bissert. Also survived by 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and greatnephews. Friends received 1-8 pm Friday at the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003 . Funeral service will be Friday at 6:30 pm at the funeral home. Private entombment will take place in the Royal Palms Cemetery Mausoleum, St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph Development Fund, 1020 State St., Baden, PA 15005 or Forbes Hospital, 115 South Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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46, of St. Petersburg, died at home on June 15. He is survived by 3 daughters, Shatoya, Shatina and Shakiya; 2 sisters, Janice Merrill and Tammy Maher; 4 brothers, Johnny, Steven and Michael Whaley and Tony Merrill. Visitation will be Friday, June 20 from 6-8 pm at Morning Glory Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 20 at 11 am at Union Missionary Baptist Church at 1100 49th Street.

86, passed away June 16, 2008 at Kindred Hospital. There are no known survivors. ALife Tribute FuneralCare Gulfport Chapel 727-347-5521

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17, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday, June 7, 2008. He was a junior at Gibbs High School and attended New Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church. Survived by his mother Yolanda Baker; his father David Dawson; stepfather Eddie Joiner; stepmother Ollie Godfrey; 4 sisters, (twin) Jameshha Dawson, Tashar Dawson, Cierra Joiner and Cammie Dawson; 7 brothers, Davontae, Devin, Keon, Deangelo, David, and Kameron Dawson, and Eddie Keyshawn Joiner; paternal grandmother Janie Mae Leshore; maternal grandparents Charlie Baker Jr. and Vera Baker; paternal great-grandmother Ruth Dawson, all of St. Petersburg; maternal great-grandmothers, Katie Mae Thomas of Tampa and Bennie Williams of St. Petersburg. Visitation Friday 4-8 pm at the Mortuary. Funeral services 1 pm Saturday at All Nations Church of God By Faith. Online guestbook @ zionhillmortuary.com Zion Hill Mortuary 328-0466

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3-alarm fire rips through Largo condos uating residents, who cried as their homes went up in flames. More than 60 firefighters battled the fire for nearly two hours, cutting a trench in the roof to stop the blaze from spreading. Wallace said the fire, presumably started by a discarded cigarette, spread through a common attic that did not have fire walls. The building, constructed in 1970, was up to code and was not required to have sprinklers, Wallace said. Each unit had fire alarms. One resident, 81-year-old Wilma Bayer, suffered a broken shoulder, hurt her back and breathed in smoke during the fire. She was taken to Sun Coast Hospital in Largo. No one else was hurt. But five units were destroyed, Wallace said, and the 16-unit building won’t be habitable for months. “It appears that the building will end up being demolished and … will have to be rebuilt,” said Debbie Reinhardt, an owner of Resource Property Management, which manages the complex. Times staff writer Jon Abel contributed to this report. Jackie Alexander can be reached at jdalexander@ sptimes.com or (727) 445-4167.

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Crist recovering after operation on ailing knee and had an MRI, which revealed he had torn some cartilage in his knee, his father said. On Wednesday morning, Dr. William Lowry of All Florida Orthopaedic Associates examined Crist’s knee and decided he needed surgery immediately. They headed for Columbia Center for Special Surgery in St. Petersburg. Doctors removed “tears in both his medial and lateral meniscus,” according to the governor’s press office. The meniscus is the cartilage in the joints that buffer bones that join at the knee. It distributes body weight across the knee joint. “The doctor told us he anticipates a very expeditious recovery,” said Crist spokeswoman Erin Isaac. Times Staff Writer Steve Bousquet contributed to this story.