AREA DEATHS

Richard J. Kotran, 59, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, July 10, at his home. He moved to this area four years ago from his native Allentown, Pa.

Mr. Kotran was a mathematics teacher at Pasco-Hernando Community College and a member of the National Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Ronica N.; three sons, Joshua Kotran of New Haven, Conn., Jeffrey Kotran of Allentown and Cole Kotran of Spring Hill; two brothers, Paul Kotran of Macungie, Pa., and Steve Kotran of Allentown; and four sisters, Marie Lund of Bethlehem, Pa., and Virginia Seaman, Lucille Ring and Kate Benkovic, all of Allentown.

Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Robert R. Bryan, 84, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, July 12, at his home. He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., and moved to this area 30 years ago from Ohio.

Mr. Bryan was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Akron, Ohio, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio for 46 years, Scottish Rites Valley of Akron, Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club and National Association of Amateur Radio. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and later served in the U.S. Navy. He was a Protestant by faith.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a daughter, Margaret Halperin of Spring Hill; two brothers, James L. Bryan of Spokane, Wash., and Kenneth Michael Bryan of Ann, Ohio; two sisters, Patricia Lemon of Wooster, Ohio, and Ina Jane Gurin of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and two grandchildren.

Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Joseph Alberti Sr., 87, of Spring Hill, died Saturday, July 12.

Mr. Alberti was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include three sons, Ronald, Joseph and Robert; two daughters, Gail and Jennifer; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Seven Hills Chapel, Spring Hill.

Wayne M. Parker, 69, of Spring Hill, died Monday, July 14, at his home. He was born in Ludwig, Ky., and moved to this area 14 years ago from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mr. Parker was a retired machinist for General Electric, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Spring Hill Senior Citizens Club.

Survivors include a son, Douglas Parker of Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Karen Conlin of Hamilton, Ohio; a brother, Dennis Parker of Whittier, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

James W. "Jim" Elliott, 42, of Brooksville, died Saturday, July 12, at Oak Hill Hospital. He was born in Miami.

Mr. Elliott worked at Hernando Kidney Center, Spring Hill. He had previously worked as a cook at Hungry Thyme Cafe, Golden Corral, Main Street Eatery and Farmer John's, Brooksville, and at AJ's Masonry and Cement. He was a Christian by faith.

Survivors include a twin brother, Ray Elliott II of Brooksville; two sisters, Debbie Foster and Cindy Elliott, both of Brooksville; his grandmother, Claire Kilgaski of Brooksville; three nephews; two nieces; and a great-niece.

Arrangements by Turner Funeral & Cremation Center, U.S. 19 Chapel, Spring Hill.

Maria R. Ronzino, 95, of Spring Hill, died Sunday, July 13, at her home. She was born in Palermo, Italy, and moved to this area five years ago from Floral Park, N.Y.

Mrs. Ronzino was a retired seamstress, past member of the Catholic Daughters and St. Anne Catholic Church, Garden City, N.Y., and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph of Wading River, N.Y., and Ralph of Spring Hill; and six grandchildren.

Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

William F. Meyer, 86, of Spring Hill, died Monday, July 14, at his home. He was born in Bronx, N.Y., and moved to this area 25 years ago from Manalapan Township, N.J.

Mr. Meyer retired as a foreman and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was past District Deputy Grand Master Mason of the State of Florida, past Shriner of Egypt Temple Shrine of Tampa, and a member of Brotherhood Lodge 375, Brooksville, Local Union No. 3, New York, N.Y., and IBEW for 62 years.

Survivors include his wife, Veronica M.; a son, Raymond Meyer of Port Richey; two daughters, Dolores Nilsen of Spring Hill and Susan Masterson of Newark, Del.; two sisters, Gertrude Lorentzen of Spring Hill and Marilyn Crandall of Spotswood, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Robert "Bob" Smith, 59, of Spring Hill, died Tuesday, July 15.

Survivors include his mother, Irene of Dunedin; a brother, Alan Smith of Trinity; his companion, Linda Boyle; three nephews; and a niece.

Arrangements by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.