Area Deaths

Klemens J. Slonski, 54, of Spring Hill, died Thursday, May 15, at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to this area 28 years ago from Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

Mr. Slonski was a musician and a Catholic by faith.

Survivors include two brothers, Kenneth Slonski Jr. of Ascercadaro, Calif., and Joseph Slonski of Spring Hill.

Arrangements by Merritt Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.

Thomas G. King, 64, of Hernando Beach, died Monday, May 19, at his home. He was born in Salem, Ore., and moved to Florida recently from Maryville, Tenn.

Mr. King was a music composer and a member of the Church of God - Thee Eternal, Eugene, Ore.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila; a son, Isaac King of Hernando Beach; a daughter, Liesl King of Spring Hill; a brother, Michael King of Springfield, Ore.; a sister, Rosemary Kentta of Eugene; and three grandchildren.

Arrangements by Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, U.S. 19, Hudson.

Gertrude G. "Trudy" Swope, 90, of Brooksville, died Monday, May 19, at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to this area 23 years ago from Riverton, N.J.

Mrs. Swope was a homemaker. She was the national administrator for the Sports Car Club of America for 10 years and a member for 32 years. She was a volunteer member of the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind and a 50-year member of the Riverton Porch Club, Riverton.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph.

Arrangements by Turner Funeral Homes, Spring Hill Chapel.