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Published: August 14, 2008

Carl Arthur Marcks, 95, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, Aug. 6. He was born in Nazareth, Pa.
Mr. Marcks was a Naval officer in the Atlantic fleet during World War II. After the war, he joined the Naval Air Systems Command and for 30 years he designed air-sea rescue systems. He was an internationally recognized authority on air crew systems and was honored with the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, the second highest award presented to government employees. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, Mayme Alice; three children, Drew of Austin, Texas, Dale of St. Petersburg and Tina of Hill City, S.D.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Mariner Boulevard Chapel, Spring Hill.

Harry William "Bill" Supinger, 85, of Brooksville, died Monday, Aug. 11, at home. He was born in Christiansburg, Ohio, and moved to this area 22 years ago from Piqua, Ohio.
Mr. Supinger was a U.S. Army veteran, worked with the Salvation Army and was an active member of the 3 Seasons Mobile Home Park.
Survivors include two sons, Steven Supinger of Piqua and Ronald Fair of Beverly Hills; four daughters, Marqueritte Stutzman and Rebecca Root, both of Brooksville, Valerie Fosnight of Piqua and Roxanne Sampley of Tipp City, Ohio; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.

Leonard R. DeCava, 81, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Aug. 11, at Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, Brooksville. He moved to this area 23 years ago from Trumbull, Conn.
Mr. DeCava was an auto mechanic and the owner/operator of an auto shop. He was a race car driver, "Red Ray" No. 3 car, and was featured several times in the Wide World of Sports for boat racing on the Hudson River. He was past president of the United National Italian Community Organization (UNICO), a Volunteer Fireman, Oxford, Conn., and attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son, Richard DeCava of Spring Hill; two daughters, Faith Frame of Spring Hill and Jane DiMauro of Bolton, Conn.; a brother, James DeCava of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Marion Corvino of Stafford, Conn.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

Gerald D. Elrod, 82, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Aug. 11, at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Manchester, Tenn., and moved to this area 25 years ago from South Bend, Ind.
Mr. Elrod worked for the automotive industry. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Elks Lodge 2520 of Aripeka, Hudson, VFW Post 8681 of Spring Hill, American Legion Post 186 and the Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta; two sons, Robert and Dennis Elrod; a daughter, Jeannette Clark; two stepdaughters, Sharon Utrias and Kathryn Phebus; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Jennie "Jean" Jones, 81, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, Aug. 10, at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. She was born in Ozone Park, N.Y., and moved to this area 24 years ago from Long Island, N.Y.
Mrs. Jones was a member of Christian Church of the Wildwood.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane M. Samuels of Spring Hill; a son, George Jones III of Hudson; a sister, Ann Davino of Kansas; a brother, Paul Adago of New York; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Frank W. Everette Sr., 72, of Brooksville, died Monday, Aug. 11, at his home. He was born in Newport, Ark., and moved to this area 13 years ago from Bangor, Mich.
Mr. Everette was a friend of VFW Post 8713 and a Southern Baptist by faith.
Survivors include a son, Frank W. Everette II of Brooksville; three daughters, Lillie Sue Stanley of Beaumont, Texas, Lynette Spring Ward of Brooksville and Janell Leigh Everette of LaFollette, Tenn.; three brothers, Charlie Everette of Mississippi, Jimmie Everette of Fox River Grove, Ill., and Melvin Everette of Sarasota; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

Sandra L. Hartman, 62, of Weeki Wachee, died Monday, Aug. 11, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville. She was born in Barre, Vt., and moved to this area a year ago from Manassas Park, Va.
Mrs. Hartman was a Catholic by faith.
Survivors include her husband; George; a son, Richard of Tarpon Springs; a daughter, Michelle Barker of Manassas; a sister, Linda Welch of Middlesex, Vt.; two brothers, Robert Laflamme of North Field, Vt., and Andy Laflamme of East Callis, Vt.; and a granddaughter.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.

Calvin G. McDowell, 59, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Aug. 11, at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, Va., and moved to this area 17 years ago from Virginia.
Mr. McDowell was the owner/operator of a political consultant business, a Vietnam War U.S. Marine veteran, and attended Tarpon Springs United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sherri; his mother, Ruth of Virginia; three daughters, Kellee Barbour of Virginia, Melissa Washeck of Colorado and Crystal Franklin of Florida; a sister, Jane Metts of Virginia; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Spring Hill.

Israel Kacanek, 95, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, Aug. 9. He was born in Poland and moved to this area 26 years ago from Keene, N.H.
Mr. Kacanek retired from retail sales merchandising. He was a member of Temple Beth David, Brotherhood Masonic Lodge, Brooksville, Scottish Rite and York Rite Shriners, Betkash Shriners, Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Hernando County, and Spring Hill Rotary. He was a Salvation Army director and an Ambassador to Israel.
Survivors include two sons, Paul of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Harold of Waukesha, Wis.; a daughter, Deborah Parent of Spring Hill; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, U.S. 19, Hudson.

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