Obituaries for August 8, 2001

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001 | 9:11 a.m.

Richard Benenati

Richard Benenati, 60, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born July 11, 1941, in Gary, N.Y. A resident for 12 years, he was a hotel porter and a Vietnam War Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca J.; two daughters, Jessica Taylor and Evelyn J. Tharp, and one son, Richard Derek Benenati, all of Las Vegas; one brother, Joseph Benanati of San Diego; one sister, Mary Ellen Ballejos of Winslow, Ariz.; and 11 grandchildren.

Graveside services were scheduled at 1:20 p.m. today in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. American Burial and Cremation Services, 310 Foremaster Lane, is handling arrangements.

Colos J. Bennett

Colos J. Bennett, 83, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born May 25, 1918, in Calabash, N.C. A resident for 20 years, he was a retired oil company engineer and a World War II veteran of the Merchant Marines.

He is survived by his wife, Theo; and two sisters, Hazel Craig of Wilmington, N.C., and Marie O'Brien of Honolulu.

Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

Mary Ann Busch

Mary Ann Busch, 70, of Henderson died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born March 31, 1931, in Topeka, Kan. A resident for 37 years, she was a homemaker and a member of Women of the Moose.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Richard; three daughters, Laura Primer of Texas, Cheryl Bull of Las Vegas and Diana Garman of Henderson; two sons, Robert V. Busch of Henderson and Richard L. Busch of Arizona; one sister, Betty Jakeway of Michigan; 16 great-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 2983 Fremont St., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the American Heart Association, 6370 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

George P. Corniotis

George P. Corniotis, 71, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born April 28, 1930, in New York City. A resident for 12 years, he was a retired president of an import-export business and a Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha; one daughter, Christine Patterson of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Pauline Corniotis Hunter of Upper Montclair, N.J.; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in International Church of Las Vegas, Spanish Chapel, 8100 Westcliff Drive. Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the Leukemia, Lymphona and Multiple Myloma Society, 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 112, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

Alfred A. 'Bud' Corsi

Alfred A. "Bud" Corsi, 68, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local care center. A musician in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, he was born Sept. 26, 1932, in Bethel, Ohio.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Darlene Corsi of Las Vegas; one brother, Lou Corsi of Bethel; and one sister, Mary Corsi Kelley of Ann Arbor, Mich.

Davis Funeral Home, 2127 W. Charleston Blvd., is handling private arrangements.

The family suggests donations to Odyssey Harbor House, 4011 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89121.

Jean Lee DeSantis

Jean Lee DeSantis, 76, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born May 13, 1925, in Wellsville, N.Y. A resident for six years, she was a legal secretary for 20 years and a member of the Moose in Hornell, N.Y.

She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Lecceardone of Minnesota and Penny Weston of New York; one son, Bruce Wallace of Arizona; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 2983 Fremont St., is handling arrangements.

Irving Fields

Irving Fields, 86, of Stuart, Fla., died Monday in Stuart. He was born Nov. 11, 1914, in New York City. A former Las Vegas resident for 48 years, he was a retired shoe store owner, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Jewish War Veterans.

He is survived by one son, Jordan Fields of Jensen Beach, Fla.; one brother, Richard Fields of Boynton Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren.

Services were scheduled at 1 p.m. today in Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, followed by graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery. King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 Eldorado Lane, handled arrangements.

The family suggests donations to Hospice of Martin and St. Lucie County, 2030 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994.

Juamita Gage

Juamita Gage, 66, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Arizona. A resident for 40 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Conner of Las Vegas and Norma Conner of Tucson, Ariz.; two sons, Edred Conner and Henry Dixon, both of Tucson; 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

Betty Gozikowski

Betty Gozikowski, 69, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. She was born May 8, 1932, in Louisville, Ky. A resident for 26 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene; four sons, Terry L. Clark and Bradley G. Scott, both of Louisville, Robert Kintner of Columbia, Ky., and Paul R. Nazzareno of Villa Park, Calif.; three daughters, Virginia Ann Hodge of Bowling Green, Ky., Linda Dakis of Villa Park, Calif., and Carla Nazzareno of Pittsburgh; two stepdaughters, Shari MacFawn and Deborah Choltko, both of Henderson; five sisters, Josephine Clinton, Helen Fuchs, Mary Marshall and Martha Qinker, all of Louisville, and Loretta; two brothers, Charles Clark and Robert Clark, both of Lebanon Junction, Ky.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park.

Hazel I. Hunter

Hazel I. Hunter, 74, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Portales, N.M. A resident for 30 years, she was a retired bookkeeper for a country store.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Cookson and Gail Moore, both of Las Vegas, and Sada Brown of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services and burial will be in Portales. Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Parkway, Memphis, TN 38105.

Lillian Judge Kowalski

Lillian Judge Kowalski, 65, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. She was born July 8, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for four years, she was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by one daughter, Janeen Hinden of Las Vegas; two sons, Robert Judge of Brooklyn and Timothy Judge of Las Vegas; her mother, Mildred Hart, and one sister, Joann McKenzie, both of Brooklyn; two brothers, Thomas Hart of Staten Island, N.Y., and Phillip Hart of Point Pleasant, N.J.; and 10 grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 4-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave.

Shirley J. Kuhn

Shirley J. Kuhn, 80, of Henderson died Saturday in Henderson. She was born Jan. 26, 1921, in North Dakota. A resident for 39 years, she was a retired plumbing company owner.

She is survived by one son, Terry Kuhn of Kent, Ohio; one sister, Florene Rich of Woodburn, Ore.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 11 a.m. services Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park, Henderson.

The family suggests donations to the Excellence in Under Graduate Advising Award Endowment, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242.

Harold H. Leslie

Harold H. Leslie, 87, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local care center. He was born May 2, 1914, in Gloversville, N.Y. A resident for 14 years, he was a retired furniture salesman, a World War II Navy veteran and a former member of the Elks.

He is survived by one son, John Leslie of Oxnard, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 11 a.m. services Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

James Edward Lowey

James Edward Lowey, 81, of Las Vegas died Friday in California. He was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Panama, Okla. A resident for 40 years, he was a cement mason.

He is survived by one son, James Lowey of Las Vegas; one daughter, Cozette Tsouras of Lakeside, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 10 a.m. services Friday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Burial will follow in Eden Vale Memorial Park.

Josephine J. Mack

Josephine J. Mack, 86, of Henderson died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born May 21, 1915, in Kansas City, Mo. A resident for 11 years, she was a retired beautician.

She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Carter of Simi Valley, Calif., and Sheila O'Cronin of Henderson; two sons, Kenneth Mack of Denver and Patrick Mack of La Jolla, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 4-7 p.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Justin Manery

Justin Manery, 20, of Henderson died Saturday in Henderson. He was born March 12, 1981, in Phoenix. A resident for five years, he was a merchant.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Moore, his father, Anthony Manery, and two brothers, Jeremy Manery and Jason Manery, all of Arizona.

Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling private arrangements.

Sophie Martorano

Sophie Martorano, 91, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born March 8, 1910, in New Jersey. A resident for many years, she was a seamstress.

She is survived by one daughter, Anna Schweitzer of Las Vegas.

No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in Paterson, N.J. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Donald Nelson

Donald Nelson, 74, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Provo, Utah. A resident for many years, he was in the grocery business, employed by Brews Household Appliances, a salesman for AM Lewis, a grocery warehouse manager and a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by one son, Gary; and one granddaughter, Melissa.

He is survived by his wife, Miriam; four sons, Don Jr. and Merlin Hardy, both of Las Vegas, Alan Hardy of Boulder City and Matthew Hardy of Lake Stevens, Wash.; six daughters, Becky Ellsworth and Debra Salayich, both of Las Vegas, Rebekah Smith of Ashland, Ore., Loretta Wollenzien and Julia Nielsen, both of Logandale, and Jeanette Deering of Henderson; two sisters, Marjorie Johannsen and Fern Pinkman, both of Las Vegas; one brother, Larry Nelson of St. George, Utah; 36 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 10 a.m. services Thursday in the LDS 6th Ward chapel, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. Burial will be in Utah. Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, is handling arrangements.

Larry Sheldon Oldford

Larry Sheldon Oldford, 48, of Henderson died Saturday. He was born Dec. 6, 1952, in Dania, Fla. A resident for 20 years, he was a cook's helper and a member of Culinary Local 226.

He is survived by one daughter, Angie Alvers of San Bernardino, Calif.; his mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and George Girard of Florida; three brothers, Dale Oldford of Clayton, Calif., Gary Oldford of Port Ludlow, Wash., and Barry Oldford of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.

Donald C. Olling

Donald C. Olling, 55, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. He was born March 7, 1946, Los Angeles. A resident for six years, he was a security officer at the Las Vegas Club and the El Cortez after retiring as an Air Force master sergeant and Vietnam War veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Cristina; one son, Donald Olling Jr. of Trafalgar, Ind.; two daughters, Marleen Zamora of Las Vegas and Evelyn Serafica of Los Angeles; and one grandchild.

Visitation is scheduled 10-11 a.m. Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

Marie J. Palmieri

Marie J. Palmieri, 82, of Henderson died Sunday in a local hospice. She was born Feb. 2, 1919, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for 25 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas E.; one son, Thomas E. Palmieri Jr. of Henderson; one daughter, Diane Florido of Chatsworth, Calif.; one sister, Jenny Scala, and one brother, Frank Dellassio, both of New York; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, 913 Ogden Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101.

Joel David Perley

Joel David Perley, 44, of Las Vegas died Sunday. An electrician, he was born Sept. 27, 1956, in California.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Brinton of Mesquite; two sons, Lealand Bryant and Joshua Perley; four daughters, Jennifer Brinton, Angie Bryant, Amie Drake and Rebecca Perley; his mother, Marilyn Perley; his stepmother and father, John Peter and Roma Perley; and two sisters, Cathy Perley and Linda Perley.

Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling private arrangements.

Jose Santana Rosales

Jose Santana Rosales, 52, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born July 26, 1949, in Mexico. A resident for eight years, he was a construction worker.

He is survived by his wife, Maria; one son, Romeo Rosales; one daughter, Raquel; and two grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Thursday with a 7 p.m. rosary in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday in St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 1840 N. Bruce St. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Lisio Eduardo 'Eddy' Saenz

Lisio Eduardo "Eddy" Saenz, 67, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1933, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A resident for 34 years, he was a junketer at the Dunes hotel for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, Maria.

Valley Memorial Crematory, 4855 W. Desert Inn Road, is handling arrangements.

Lewis Scott

Lewis Scott, 84, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 13, 1917, in Indiana. A resident for seven years, he was a sheet metal worker and a World War II Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Helen; four sons, Jim Scott, Roger Scott, Don Scott and Ron Scott; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 12:40 p.m. Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Stanley A. Slater

Stanley A. Slater, 64, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Orange, N.J. A resident for two years, he was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, Vietnam War veteran, a member of the U.S. Military Academy Association of Graduates, Las Vegas West Point Society, Retired Military and Friends Group in Sun City, Knights of Columbus and American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne C.; three daughters, Sheryl A. Gibson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sharon A. Haecker of San Antonio and Sandra A. Brewer of Houston; two sons, Steven C. Slater of San Antonio and Scott C. Slater of Fort Worth, Texas; his stepmother, Wanda Slater of Kenilworth, N.J.; and five grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 3 p.m. until a 6 p.m. vigil Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Ethel A. Thompson

Ethel A. Thompson, 85, of Pioche died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Pennsylvania. A resident for many years, she was a retired bus driver for Clark County.

She is survived by one son, Charles Adams of Pioche; one sister, Marie of Colorado; one brother, Raymond of Georgia; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 1 p.m. until a 2 p.m. service Thursday in the First Baptist Church of Pioche. Burial will be in Conaway Veterans Cemetery, Caliente. Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Beverly B. Trivers

Beverly B. Trivers, 56, of Las Vegas died July 30 in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Philadelphia. A resident for 19 years, he was a dealer.

He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Scott of Williamstown, N.J., and Beverly Prince of Absecon, N.J.; his parents, John and Marjorie Rabb, and one sister, Dorothy McGriff, all of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.; three brothers, Prentis Trivers of Seattle, Ronald Trivers of Skullville, N.J., and John Rabb of Absecon; and six grandchildren.

Visitation will continue until 8 p.m. today in American Burial and Cremation Services, 310 Foremaster Lane. Graveside services will be noon Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.

William R. Turman

William R. Turman, 85, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Sulfur Springs, Texas. A resident for 48 years, he was a retired Desert Inn maintenance worker for 32 years, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Masons.

He is survived by five daughters, Josephine of San Bernardino, Calif., Barbara Thurston, Beatrice Thompson and Juanita Johnson, all of Las Vegas, and Mary Lee Jones of Baton Rouge, La.; three sons, Edward G. Johnson, Tommy Johnson and Archie Johnson, both of Las Vegas; 32 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchild.

Visitation is scheduled 2-7 p.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Palm Chapel, Main. Graveside services will be 1:20 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.

James Richard Turner

James Richard Turner, 47, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 1, 1953, in Africa. A resident for 13 years, he was a gaming boxman, an Air Force veteran and a member of the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Alberta; two sons, Curtis Golightly and James Coates; one daughter, Katherine Ann Turner; and one brother, Thomas Howard Turner.

A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Thursday in the banquet room of the Hard Rock Cafe. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Annie Elizabeth Wilds

Annie Elizabeth Wilds, 28, of Las Vegas and Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was born Oct. 29, 1972, in California. A resident for one year, she was a telemarketer.

She is survived by her grandparents, Arnold and Marie R. Thomas of Westminster, Calif.

Services were scheduled at 3 p.m. today in Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. Burial will be in Westminster.

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