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Published: October 30, 2008

Elizabeth Rochow, 98, of Spring Hill, died Friday, Oct. 24, at her home. She was born in Fall River, Mass., and moved to this area 10 years ago from Raleigh, N.C.
Mrs. Rochow was a retired college instructor and a member of Mariner United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her stepson, Theodore Rochow.
Arrangements by Pinecrest Funeral Chapels, Cortez Boulevard Chapel, Brooksville.

William "Billy" Graham, 84, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Hospice.
Mr. Graham was born in Logan, W.Va., and moved to this area 49 years ago from West Virginia.
Survivors include his wife, Lora; five children, William Graham of Brooksville, Elizabeth Beauparlant of Hollywood, Shawn Estep of Virginia, Don Graham of Brooksville, and Rene Lazore of Spring Hill; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.

Marie "Mary" LaMantia, 79, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, at Oak Hill Hospital.
Mrs. LaMantia was born in Union City, N.J., and moved to this area 28 years ago from New Jersey.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; and two sisters, Margaret of New Jersey and Lillian of Naples.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Graycie O'Donnell, 74, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Oct. 27, at Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point, Hudson. She was born in Queens Village, N.Y., and moved to this area 17 years ago from Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Mrs. O'Donnell attended Sewanhaka High School and Mineola high schools in New York and was a Christian by faith.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; two sons, Jeffrey O'Donnell of Sugar Land, Texas, and Dan O'Donnell of Shirley, N.Y.; a daughter, Patricia O'Donnell of St. James, N.Y.; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Commercial Way, Spring Hill Chapel.

James A. Patek Jr., 61, of Weeki Wachee, died Monday, Oct. 27, in Weeki Wachee. He was born in LaPorte, Ind., and moved to this area five years ago from Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Patek was a manager in the manufacturing industry and was a Christian by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra; two sons, James A. Patek III of Grawn, Mich., and Jeffrey J. Patek of Roswell, Ga.; two stepsons, Steven T. Barbree of Canton, Ga., and Michael T. Barbree of Mableton, Ga.; and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Albert S. Dankner, 80, of Spring Hill, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and moved to this area 20 years ago from Long Island, N.Y.
Mr. Dankner retired as a self-employed carpenter and was a volunteer fireman in Long Island for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Angela; three sons, Larry Dankner of Gainesville, Wayne Dankner of Carborro, N.C., and Doug Dankner of New Port Richey; two daughters, Helen Bednark of Clearwater and Kelly Kinney of Spring Hill; and 14 grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Arles Hawkins, 79, of Spring Hill, died Monday, Oct. 27, at Spring Hill Regional Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to this area 20 years ago from Cape May, N.J.
Ms. Hawkins retired from Florida Camelot Care Center. She was a Catholic by faith and attended St. Mary Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Masaryktown.
Survivors include her companion, William Krueger of Spring Hill; and a daughter, Judy of Pennsylvania.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.

George W. Bauer, 84, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, Oct. 28. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., and moved to Florida 31 years ago.
Mr. Bauer was a retired worker of the U.S. Postal Service and a World War II U.S. Army veteran, having served in the European and Asiatic Theater in Combate Engineer BTN 322, 97th Division.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Kenneth G. and Robert M.; and four grandchildren.
Arrangements by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson Avenue Chapel, Hudson.

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