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Orlando Sentinel: PRODUCT: OS DESK: LOC DATE: 04-02-2005 EDITION: FLA ZONE: VL PAGE: B6.0 DEADLINE: 21.30 OP: rbush COMPOSETIME: 21.55 CMYK B6 Orlando Sentinel Volusia SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2005 Obituaries, Services, Memorials DEATHS Dedicated volunteer Mary Andress was eager to tackle daunting projects PYNES, WILMA MAE, 71, of Orlando, passed March 30, 2005. Born in Strahan, TX she was a resident of Central Florida since 1959. She retired from the Frito Lay Corp. working in the shipping department. She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont.

She was an avid Miami Dolphin fan and was known as the "Dolphin She is survived by her sons, Michael and wife, Nancy of Clermont, Bobby and wife, Mary of Hernando, FL and Ben of Hernando, FL; daughters, Kara (Doug) Freis of Geneva, FL and Sheila (Steve) Thurber of Sanford, FL; brothers, David and Philip of TX; sisters, Anita of Ml, Norma and Shirley of TX; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, FL is in charge of the arrangements. Guestbook is available at beckerfamilyfuneral.com said her daughter Janet Andress of Ta-vares. "She had a lovely contralto voice," Janet Andress said. "The only reason she quit 4 Placing An Obituary Notice Obituary notices are taken daily between 8:30 a.m.

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Orlando Sentinel ANDRESS partment. When her two daughters went off to college, Mary Andress who taught herself higher math began tutoring neighboring kids in algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Word of her success spread, her daughter said. In the '60s, at the height of the Cold War, she taught herself Russian. "She dug right in and worked hard at it," Andress said.

"She could read it and understood the grammar and vocabulary." So what prompted a quiet but friendly woman to tackle such daunting projects? "I think it was curiosity," her daughter said. "She was always curious. She had a very active mind." Mary Andress also is survived by another daughter, Marjorie Bayes of Denver; and two grandsons. Beyers Funeral Home in Leesburg is handling arrangements. Sandra Mathers can be reached at smathersorlandosentinel.com or 407420-5507.

By SANDRA MATHERS SENTINEL STAFF WRITER Not many women could boast of singing in the same church choir for 60 years or logging 30,000 volunteer hours at the same hospital. Mary Nixon Andress of Lees-burg accomplished those feats and several others before she died Thursday at 97. She was just 19 when she graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in philosophy. But the city girl with the inquisitive mind packed up her degree, along with her possessions, when her husband decided on impulse to quit his job at Montgomery Ward and move to pre-World War II Florida. Allan and Mary Andress arrived in Leesburg in 194 1 For the next 40 years, they owned and operated a citrus grove on Silver Lake.

She kept the books. But that wasn't enough for Mary Andress. She started singing at Morrison United Methodist Church in Leesburg in her 30s. She didn't quit until she was 92, then was she was on a walker and couldn't get up the steps to the choir loft." It was a small choir when Mary Andress joined. She sometimes directed the choir and played the organ.

She also helped pick out a new organ for the church and had a hand in hiring several choir directors through the years. She helped hire Tom DeWitt about 30 years ago. He will play the organ at her memorial service Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the church. When she wasn't at choir practice, Mary Andress was volunteering several days a week at Lake Regional Medical Center.

She spent most of her 30,000 hours in the medical-records de REED, JOHN 781910 to 3262005. Don't weep for me. I arrived in Heaven recently, angels brought me here. I am having a grand reunion with friends and loved ones dear. John lived part of his life in WV, part in MN, leaving the best part for FL.

He was a retired employee of the Kennedy Space Program. John's wife Audrey and son Larry preceded him home, leaving behind daughter Shirley "Penny" Tylo, Zellwood, daughter-in-law, Lois Ann Reed, Ml, granddaughters Laura Eisenhardt, Apopka, Pat (Tom) Leeds, Wl, and Kathy Beshai, CO; great grandchildren Betsy Courtney and Justin Ryan and Jared and special grandson-in-law, Paul Eisenhardt; his sisters, Margaret and Virginia; plus nieces and nephews in WV and throughout the U.S. and Sweden; loyal friends Mary, Shelly; and others that made his life more than average. To Dad: Don't worry about anything, for don't you know it's true, a loving God has launched the ship that gently carries you. Each man hears a special call that beckons him alone, while God provides along the way, the stars that guide you home.

Deaths I Central Florida ANDRESS, MARY NIXON, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2005 in Leesburg. She was born on August 23, 1907 in Chicago, IL to Samuel Daniel Nixon and Maude Reddy Nixon. She attended the University of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree at the age of 19. She subsequently worked in the Registrar's Office of the University of Chicago. She married Allan Wallace Andress, and they moved in 1941 with their children, Marjorie and Janet, to Silver Lake near Leesburg.

She was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for 60 years, and served on committees for organ selection and hiring of the choir directors. She also directed the choir and played organ at intervals. She was a longtime member and President (1970-1972) of the LRMC Auxiliary, and logged approximately 30,000 hours of volunteer work for LRMC. In companionship with her husband Allan, she was an avid bridge player and golfer. She enjoyed many summers at the family summer home in Bay View, Ml, where she sang in the choir and served on the Bay View Archives Committee, and in 1998, she received an individual Award for Merit from the Historical Society of Michigan for distinguished volunteer service.

She was predeceased by a younger brother, Robert Nixon, and by her husband of 53 years, Allan. She is survived by daughters, Marjorie Andress Bayes of Denver and Janet M. Andress of Tavares Arizona; two grandsons, Stephen Bayes and spouse Jane MacFarlane of Boston, Christopher Bayes and spouse Annie Piper of Providence; and a great grandson, Elias Sailer Bayes of Providence. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 3rd at in the main Sanctuary at Morrison United Methodist Church, 1005 W. Main Street, Leesburg.

The Reverend Karen Burris will officiate and choirmaster and organist Tom DeWitt will provide music. Mary Andress is remembered for a long life full of happiness and kindness to others. Friends may make donations to Morrison United Methodist Church Music Fund, Leesburg. VOLUSIA DORIS PAULINE CHILDS FOSS, 74, Min-neola, died Thursday. Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont.

TONY LANZARONE, 83, Altoona, died Thursday. Beyers Funeral Home, FLANAGAN, EMILY JEAN BRECKENRIDGE, was born in Hardin County, TN on May 26, 1923, daughter of the late Claude Randolph and Tina Willie Allison Breckenridge. She was united in marriage to James Flanagan who preceded his wife in death October 18, 1985. Mrs. Flanagan served in the U.S.

Army as a Lt. RN from 1944-1947. She lived in Kissimmee for several years where she worked as a nurse. She departed this life on March 30, 2005 at Lake-shore The Meadows in Nashville, TN at the age of 81 years, 10 months and four days. Mrs.

Burial will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. James Catholic Cathedral. Arrangements by CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME. BREVARD BELMONTE.

JILL ANN. Jill Ann Turnock Belmonte left us the morning of Wednesday, March 30 to join her mother and brother Kevin in God's Kingdom. Jill had battled cancer for the past eight months before succumbing to it. Jill was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 9, 1959 and with her family, moved to Miami, FL in August of 1965. She graduated from Holy Rosary Elementary, Killian High, both in Miami and received her Bachelor Degree in art education from St.

Edward's University, Austin, TX. She also studied Art in Rome, Italy during her undergraduate days where she met her husband, Ferdinando (Nando) Belmonte of Rome and Sydney, Australia. After graduation, Jill taught in Dade County, FL for one year and then moved to Sydney where she married Nando on January 8, 1989. Jill and her family returned to the United States in 1995 and settled in the Orlando area. Jill is survived by her husband, Nando; her two children, Christina and Michael; her father, Denis P.

Turnock of Winter Haven, FL; brothers, Denis M. of Vienna, Austria and Brian P. of Austin, TX; and sister, Maureen M. Turnock Young of Miami; six nephews and one niece. Her stay on earth was just too short.

She was such a talented artist but now that talent is lost forever. Those paintings that do exist will be her lasting legacy and be a continuing reminder of what we have lost. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 4 at 11AM from Holy Family Catholic Church on Apopka-Vineland Road. Interment to follow at Dr. Phillips Cemetery.

Services are under the professional direction of DOBBS FUNERAL HOME, 430 N. Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL. 407-578-7720 BRACEY HUGH NEEL, 76 of Apopka passed away March 30, 2005. Born in Tho-masville, GA, Mr. Bracey retired from Southern Natural Gas Co.

of Birmingham, AL. He served in the US NavyAir Force and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucie Heeth Bracey and Neel Bracey, Sr. Survived by his wife, Betty H. Bracey; daughter, Susan Bracey; grandson, Ryan Neel Mason, all of Apopka and brother, C.H.

"Buddy" Bracey of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Apopka, on Sunday, April 03, 2005 at 2PM. The Rev. Henry Cribb will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Apopka, for the reconstruction and enhancement of our youth ministry.

EWING, DENNY DENZIL, The beloved Denny Denzil Ewing has joined his wife of 34 years in the heavens above on March 31, 2005. He is survived by his two children, Penny (Ewing) Hutter and Denny W. Ewing; son-in-law, Shane Hutter; daughter-in-law, Donna Ewing; three grandchildren, Justine Wise, Licia Wise and Devyn Hazlewood; and two stepsisters, Donna Pettis and Debbie Thompson. Denny was born on June 5, 1950 in Page, West Virginia and moved to Orlando. He attended Colonial High School and joined the US Marine Corps, serving 10 years.

He worked for the Orange County Board of Commissioners for 18 years. Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Sunday, April 3, 2005 in the Newcomer Family Funeral Home East Orlando Chapel, 895 S. Gold-enrod Road, Orlando, with Chaplain Mike Caroline officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12 Noon until 3PM. Arrangements are by Newcomer Family Funeral Home, Orlando, 407-277-4227.

Condolences may be left at: www.newcomerfamily.com MAI0RIN0, EDITH, Passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005 in Orlando, FL. Mrs. Maiorino was born in Bronx, NY and moved from Miami in 1984 to Williamsburg, Orlando. She is a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and is survived by her husband of 64 years, Michael Maiorino. She is also survived by her daughter, Carolyn Maiorino; son, Anthony Maiorino (Cari); daughter, Elisa (Ken) Meltzer; brother, Dr.

Ralph Esposito; her grandchildren, Matthew Maiorino and Thomas Meltzer; and numerous loving family members. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 3 from 2-4PM at the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Orlando. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Orlando. ARNOLD EDWARD ANDERSON, 74, Winter Springs, died Thursday. Family Funeral Care, Oviedo.

AMIEL BAYDON CLARK, 1 day, Fern Park, died Thursday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Chapel, Altamonte Springs. MIRIAM LEVINE, 82, Lake Mary, died Thursday. Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, Orlando. JOSEPH M.

McNICHOL, 39, Altamonte Springs, died Monday. Collison Family Funeral Homes Crematory, South Seminole Chapel, Longwood. MYRON MILTON MEDSKER 90, Lake Mary, died Thursday. A Community Funeral Home Sunset Cremations, Pine Castle Chapel, Orlando. ROSELLA F.

MORRIS, 87, Winter Springs, died Thursday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Chapel, Altamonte Springs. MARY LOUISE REED, 83, Sanford, died Thursday. Lankford Funeral Homes Crematory, DeBary. COSPER LEE TULLOS 89, Altamonte Springs, died Thursday.

Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Chapel, Altamonte Springs. ANDERSON, ARNOLD EDWARD age 74, went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 31, 2005. Mr. Anderson retired from Lucent Technologies and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Penelope; beloved daughter, Darlene. There will be a visitation for friends on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 2-4PM and from 6-8PM at Family Funeral Care located at 7565 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, FL 32765, 407-365-1600. There will be a Memorial Service on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 2PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando located at 106 East Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801 in the chapel. There will be a private interment at the Florida National Cemetery located in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to Global Hope Network 1277 N.

Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32807 for Grant Wells and Jonathas Moiera. JERRY R. ALLEN, 58, Melbourne, died Thursday. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne. DONALD E.

BIER, 79, Cocoa Beach, died Thursday. East Coast Cremation, Rockledge. SHIRLEY MARY LUBER, 76, Melbourne, died Wednesday. East Coast Cremation, Rockledge. VIRGINIA MOATS, 83, Titusville, died Monday.

North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville. ANN VAN HOOK, 61, Titusville, died Monday. North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville. OSCEOLA OUT OF AREA LAKE FLORENCE ANKNER, 88, Kissimmee, died Wednesday. Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory, Kissimmee.

JAHEEL BROWN, 27, Kissimmee, died Thursday. Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory, Kissimmee. CARMEN CANCEL, 63, Kissimmee, died March 23. Funeraria Crematorio Porta Coeli, Kissimmee. STEVEN MITCHELL "MITCH" GILE, 46, Muskogee, died March 23.

Foster Petering Funeral Home, Muskogee. LOUIS J. CALAMARI, 35, Clermont, died Tuesday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Forest City Chapel, Altamonte Springs. Celebrate a Life.

Go OrlandoSentinel.com, click on Announcements and click on Obituaries. CALAMARI, LOUIS born June 19, 1969 in Queens, New York passed on to the Lord Jesus 30 March, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie and loving children, Mandy and husband Chuck Felix, Anna, Patrick and Joshua; three brothers, Chris (Cathy), Danny (Karin), Dominic (Denise); parents, Andrew and Frances of Altamonte Springs. Louis is also survived by five loving nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles and close friends. Visitation at Baldwin-Fairchild, SR 436 in Forest City on Sunday 4-8PM with Vigil Service at Mass of the Resurrection at St.

Charles Catholic Church, Edgewater Drive at Monday, 4 April. In lieu of flowers donations to Central FL Boy Scouts of America would be appreciated. Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home Forest City Chapel, 622 W. Semoran Altamonte Springs, 407-869-6065. Please view and sign family guest-book at: www.baldwinfairchild.com Signs encouraging for coach RUSS, MYRLE FAYE, 87, of Orlando, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2005.

She was born in Linden, FL on March 6, 1918 to Claude Brewer Fielding and Sallie Lee Fielding. She was a home-maker and loved her family, gardening, country music, and reading. She belonged to the First Christian Church of Orlando. Myrle was predeceased in death by her parents; loving husband, Dorsey Russ; sister, Nelda Farrell; brothers, Embree, Mabry, and C.B. Fielding.

She is survived by her sister, Marguerite Nordmann of Deland; her sons, Rodney and wife, Paula, David Russ and wife, Nancy of Orlando; daughters, Lynne Gallagher and Kathy Brooks of Orlando; her grandchildren, Kimberly Russ, Kelly Russ, Chris Johns, Keith Johns and wife, Virginia, David Johns, Laurie Brown and husband, Dan, Michelle Brooks, Nicole Brooks; great grandchildren, Lauren, J. Billy, Kyle, Katee, MiaLynne, Sarah and Pilar. She is loved and will be missed by each of us. A memorial service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Chapel, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, on Monday, April 4, at 2PM with Pastor Dan Baker officiating. Special thanks to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at ORMC Lucerne Hospital and Hospice of Orange-Osceola for their wonderful care and kindness given to our mom and us.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the hospice. Services are by WOODLAWN MEMORIAL PARK FUNERAL HOME. 407-293-1361. Pay tribute to a loved one. Go to OrlandoSentinel.com, click on Announcements, click on Obituaries and record your memories on Legacy.com 0j Doctors are hopeful Bishop Moore's Rob Graham may recover from a near-coma.

By RICK MAESE SENTINEL STAFF WRITER A week after he stunned hospital personnel and emerged from a near-comatose state, doctors say Rob Graham has a chance for a successful recovery, their hopes boosted by an MRI test this week that showed no signs of brain loss or stroke. Graham, 33, is the boys basketball coach at Bishop Moore High School who suffered cardiac arrest in the opening minutes of a basketball game Feb. 19. He was resuscitated on the court but spent the next 35 days in a near-coma. He was unresponsive and showed no signs of consciousness until March 25.

This week's MRI was the first evidence that allowed doctors to assess the extent of was admitted to the hospital, Graham has suffered a series of seizures, which doctors thought might be strokes. "I think Rob has a great hope for some recovery," said Guzzi. "We just don't know how much." On Friday, Graham's family and his doctor met with a group of reporters for the first time since the coach regained consciousness. Guzzi said doctors were "stunned" and called Graham's recovery "dramatic and remarkable." Graham's wife, Tammy, was in the room when she saw her husband start to cry. "It was an unbelievable moment, just as special as when we had our baby," she said Friday.

Despite recent successes, Guzzi warned that rehabilitation is a slow process and progress shouldn't be measured in days and weeks. "Think of months as stepping stones," he said. Rick Maese can be reached at rmaeseorlandosentinel.com. damage to Graham's brain. "It was benign looking," Dr.

Lou Guzzi, one of the coach's attending physicians, said Friday. In the past seven days, doctors and family members say that Graham continues to exhibit increased levels of responsiveness and understanding. He smiles when prompted, has limited use of his hands, can wiggle his toes and has spoken a few words. "Every day he's getting better," Guzzi said. Doctors hope to install a defibrillator inside of Graham on Monday, which will allow him to begin a more rigorous rehabilitation program.

Family members are hopeful that Graham's insurance carrier allows him to remain at Florida Hospital Orlando for this process. The path to recovery is a long one. Doctors say the MRI scan doesn't predict how healthy Graham might be. They are encouraged, though, because the coach won't be facing some of the obstacles that doctors had feared. Since he Create a Permanent Memorial about your deceased loved one.

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