Area Deaths

Maxine Sizemore, 73, of Brooksville, died Monday, Dec. 1, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice House, Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville. She was born in Tazewell, Va., and moved to this area 16 years ago from Orlando.
Mrs. Sizemore was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Brooksville.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Clark of Erie, Pa., and L. Douglas Sizemore Jr. of Centreville, Va.; two daughters, Denise Stanton of Alachua and Renee Gordon of Brooksville; a brother, J.D. Clark of The Villages; a sister, Juanita Justice of Oakwood, Va.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel.

Guy Pompilio, 93, of Weeki Wachee, died Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Unit, Chatman Boulevard, Brooksville. He was born in College Point, N.Y., and moved to this area five years ago.
Mr. Pompilio was a retired accountant from Wall Street.
He is survived by his nephew, Jack of Weeki Wachee.
Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Brooksville Chapel.

Russell C. Gallagher, 86, of Nobleton, died Monday, Dec. 1, in Nobleton. He was born in Ingram Branch, W.Va., and moved to this area 70 years ago from Massachusetts.
Mr. Gallagher was a booth operator for a carnival and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah; two sons, Nicholas and Eddie; three daughters, Joyce,
Patsi and Melody; a brother, Robert; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Arrangements by Downing Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Spring Hill.