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Monday, 08 September 2008 09:10

BODNAR - Alma Jane Bodnar, 85, of Gettysburg, PA died Friday evening, September 5, 2008 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Village.
Born May 24, 1923 in Afton, TN she was the daughter of the late Jasper D. and Josephine K. (Mitchell) Shupe. She was the wife of the late Joseph Bodnar, who died May 31, 2003.
Mrs. Bodnar was a member of the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church, Gettysburg as well as the Kissimmee (FL) Presbyterian Church when she lived in Kissimmee from 1980-2005. She worked as a clerk at Banker Insurance and also for Lincoln General, which was owned by Walter Fowl. She also worked in Florida for seven years at the Florida Medical Collection Service before retiring in 1988.
Mrs. Bodnar is survived by three sons: George F. Sturgeon, Jr. of Cumming, GA, Claude W. Sturgeaon of Cincinnati, OH, John D. Sturgeon of East Berlin, PA, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one brother, JD Shupe Jr. of Fishkill, NY. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray M. Shupe Finis T. Shupe, and one sister, Ruth E. Spicer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church, Gettysburg with her pastor the Rev. Donald Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Great Conewago Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg, PA.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 174 Red Bridge Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325.

HARRELSON - Cecil Harrelson, age 83, passed away August 31 in St. Cloud, FL.  He was born December 22, 1924 in Kissimmee, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents,  Mary Tanner and Percy Harrelson (Pioneer residents of Osceola County) , his wife of 33 years Merleen; brothers Chester (Bo) Harrelson and Ed Holley and sister Joanne Long.  
He is survived by sisters; Mary (Tiny) Berry & Helen Tindall both of St. Cloud, June Keckler of Nashville, Tenn. and brother Jim McGruder of Mt. Dora;  Step children Connie Godwin of  St. Cloud, Brenda McMillen of  Kentucky, Dale and Tim Goffin of Wisconsin and  many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.  
After a tour in the Navy, Cecil worked for Ryder for many years.  He spent the last 25 years retired & caring for his family and his dogs, especially Scooter.  Cecil was never happier than when he was fishing and prided himself with” teachin the youngens” to master the art of fishing!  He often spent time on the water with his fishing buddy, Lonnie Spencer, and considered Lonnie & Liz and their kids an extension of his family.
A Memorial service will be Sat. September 13 at 2 p.m. at Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th Street, St. Cloud.  Following the service there will be a lunch in at the American Legion in St. Cloud for family & friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.
Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, St. Cloud, 407-957-2511, www.osceolamemgds.com .

HEBER - Jean Ann Heber, also known as Jean Pyla of Jean’s Bird Nest, passed away on Monday, September 8th at her daughter’s home. She was surrounded by her family’s love and God’s care and peace. Jean was a long time resident of St. Cloud where she realized her dreams of owning her beautiful home and caring bird business with Robert Priore, her significant other. She was born in Madison, Indiana on March 5, 1953. She worshiped at Freedom Tabernacle in Kissimmee.
She is survived by her loving family, daughters, Tasha (and Jim) Klavis of Las Vegas, NV and Michelle (and Joshua) McKee-Montero of Sanford, FL and son David (and Katie) McKee, parents, Dale and Imogene (Vanosdol) Heber, sister, Doris Jensen and nephew Branden and brother, Jerry Heber, all of Indiana and her eight grandchildren A.J, Jade, Tyler, Millie, Joshua, Max, Matthew, and Annabelle Jean, “We love you, Grammy!.”
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, September 15th, in the chapel of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 2000 13th  Street, St Cloud, FL 34769 (407) 957-2511.  The family will receive friends from 11a.m. through the service time of 1p.m.

LETTKO - Michael Edmund Lettko, 64 of St. Cloud, FL passed sway Sunday, September 7, 2008, at his home surrounded by family and friends.  He was born May 21, 1944 in Queens, NY.  He married his wife of 40 years, Ronda,  November 19, 1968.  While residing in New York, he worked as a loss prevention manager for Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren in Manhattan until he retired.  Michael moved to Florida to help build the family business “Sweet Earth” Restaurant in St. Cloud.  A lifetime fisherman, Michael taught everyone in the family how to fish.  He loved the outdoors, singing and playing guitar, oil painting and cooking.
He will be missed by his loving wife Ronda; daughters, Michelle Lettko of NY, Bernadette La Starza and husband Frank of St. Cloud, Renee Falcon and husband Victor of Poinciana; sister, Elizabeth Keller of NY; 6 Grandchildren, Cpl. Michael Lettko-Espinoza,  Emerico La Starza, Jayson La Starza, Victor Falcon, Justin Lettko, Jonathan Falcon:  niece and nephew, Jennifer and Daniel Perritte and other extended family.  
The family expresses sincere thanks to all those who offered kindness and provided care and support.  
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Grace Lutheran Church 1123 Louisiana Avenue in St. Cloud.  Arrangements under the direction of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Home, St. Cloud, 407-957-2511.

ROBISON - Harold Lee Robison, 74, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 in St. Cloud, Florida.  Harold was born January 5, 1934 in Pulaski, TN to Herbert and Ruby (Vernon) Robison.  Harold moved from Michigan to Florida with his family in 1971.  He was a founding member and former Chief of the Deer Run Volunteer Fire Department.  He was active in the downtown Kissimmee restoration. Harold enjoyed fishing, history and but mostly he cherished spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Louise (Smith) Robison; 5 children, Garry Robison, LaPorte, Indiana, Sharon (Marty) Melton, St. Cloud, FL, Randy Robison, St. Cloud, FL, Valarie (Lester) Staggs, Lewisburg, TN, Lori (Alan) McKosky, St. Cloud, FL; five grandchildren, Garry, Mike, Christina, Shannon, Kristen; five great grandchildren.  He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers, Shirley Hutt, Adrain, MI. Clifford Robison, Moulton, AL, Sandra Davis, Shelbyville, TN and Rick Robison, Britton, MI; and many more extended family and friends including special friends, Bub and Betty Newton, Pulaski, TN.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Robison, and sister, Wilma Robison. 
Arrangements entrusted to Grissom Funeral Home, Kissimmee, FL.  Visitation will be at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Pulaski, on  Friday, September 12th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13th, followed by burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Giles County.
 

SETZER - A Memorial Service for Sandra Kay Setzer will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 at  11 o’clock a.m. at Eastern Avenue Baptist Church in  St. Cloud. A luncheon at the Setzer residence will follow.

 

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