Obituaries for July 25, 2001

Wednesday, July 25, 2001 | 8:29 a.m.

Debbie Caplinger

Debbie Caplinger, 38, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born Dec. 28, 1962, in New Jersey. A resident for 10 years, she was a hospital nurse.

She is survived three daughters, Melissa Caplinger and Erica Caplinger, both of Las Vegas, and Pamela Caplinger of Pittsburgh; one son, David Caplinger, and her mother, Barbara Ackerman, both of Las Vegas; one brother, Michael Ackerman of Reading, Pa.; her grandmother, Maybelle Streett of Ellicott City, Md.; and one grandchild.

A memorial service was scheduled 10 a.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.

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

James G. Clatt

James G. Clatt, 53, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born June 21, 1948, in Black River, Wis. A resident for seven years, he was a self-employed auctioneer and a member of the Teamsters Union.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene; and one brother, Robert Clatt of Minneapolis.

Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling private arrangements.

Dyan Crawford

Dyan Crawford, 58, of North Las Vegas died Friday in North Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 1, 1942, in Reno. A lifelong resident, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Tonya Zamora and Cindy Crawford, and two sons, Randy Apodaca and Rick Apodaca, all of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.

Visitation was scheduled until 3 p.m. services today in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., followed by burial in Palm Memorial Park.

Nathan Dalnekoff aka Nat Dale

Nathan Dalnekoff aka Nat Dale, 82, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born July 24, 1918, in Scotland. A resident for 25 years, he was a retail salesman, an Army veteran and a member of the Knights of Pythias.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Joy and Leo Trahan; two brothers, Harry and Sol; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were scheduled at 11 a.m. today in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Margaret Pauline DeVore

Margaret Pauline DeVore, 79, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 7, 1921, in Toronto. A resident for 33 years, she retired as a Clark County School District bus driver after 14 years.

She is survived by her husband, Samuel; one daughter, Christine Miller of Tempe, Ariz.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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

Constance Vail Doane

Constance Vail Doane, 86, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 29, 1914, in Plainfield, N.J. A resident for many years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Willard Doane of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.

No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in New York state. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Suzette C. Dvordza

Suzette C. Dvordza, 63, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born April 16, 1938, in Terre Haute, Ind. A resident for one year, she was a retired newspaper printer.

She is survived by two daughters, Teri Dvordza of Las Vegas and Judi Westbrooks of San Angelo, Texas; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is arranging private services.

Cathy Ann Green

Cathy Ann Green, 48, of North Las Vegas died Tuesday in North Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 11, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas. A lifelong resident, she was a thrift store clerk/cashier.

She is survived by her parents, Loyal D. and Venna M. Green of North Las Vegas; one sister, Wanda K. Richards of Mesa, Ariz.; and three brothers, Paul D. Green and Jeffrey A. Green, both of North Las Vegas, and Steven G. Green of Kaysville, Utah.

Visitation is scheduled 9-9:45 a.m. Friday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Civic Center and Tonopah LDS chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Wilda Rankin Green

Wilda Rankin Green, 92, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 23, 1908, in Arizona. A resident for many years, she was a homemaker,

She is survived by one son, Ron Green of Rancho Mirage, Calif.; and one daughter, June Westbrook of Las Vegas.

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

Lucinda Belle Howard

Lucinda Belle Howard, 89, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospice. She was born Aug. 2, 1911, in Olive Hill, Ky. A resident for 20 years, she was in the health care business.

She is survived by one son, Ted Newsome of California; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 2-5 p.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

William R. Huser

William R. Huser, 84, of Boulder City died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 17, 1917, in East Peoria, Ill. A resident for 24 years, he was a retired roofer and a World War II Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadine; one daughter, Sharon Morgan of Boulder City; two sons, Gerald Huser of Braidwood, Ill., and William Huser of Hemet, Calif.; three sisters, Virginia Ulrich of Morton, Ill., Esther Washbon of Chillicothe, Ill., and Carrie Melvin of West Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; one brother, Henry Huser of Morton; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Frances Geraldine 'Gerry' Miller

Frances Geraldine "Gerry" Miller, of Las Vegas died Monday. She was born May 27, in Ashland, Ohio. A resident for 21 years, she was a retired manager of a secretarial firm and an accomplished tournament bridge player who earned the rank of Gold Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Ivaska; two sisters, Clarissa Carol Yeager of Las Vegas and Madeleine "Peggy" Mills of Deltona, Fla.; and one brother, Louis Rankin of Cleveland.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd.

Wesley Thorn Miller Sr.

Wesley Thorn Miller Sr., 60, of North Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospice. He was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio. A resident for 14 years, he was an employee for 13 years at a Youngstown plant and more recently a builder at various local construction sites, a Marine Corps veteran and recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal in 1963 for saving the life of another Marine.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; three daughters, Paula Miller, Sherry Stinger and Susan Huff, all of North Las Vegas; one son, Wesley Miller Jr., and two brothers, Sam Miller and Jim Miller, all of Youngstown; and eight grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 3:30-7 p.m. Friday with a 6 p.m. video presentation at Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Palm Chapel, Cheyenne.

The family suggests donations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Alfred Benard Pisaneschi

Alfred Benard Pisaneschi, 71, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 13, 1929, in New York. A resident for 14 years, he was a security officer and a member of the Eagles.

He is survived by one son, Kevin James Pisaneschi.

Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is arranging private family services.

Marilyn 'Mother' San Filipo

Marilyn "Mother" San Filipo, 66, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Miles City, Mont. A resident for 21 years, she was a retired manager of the Gipsy nightclub.

She is survived by her husband, Peter A.; three sons, Peter K. San Filipo of West Hills, Calif., Steven San Filipo of Palmdale, Calif., and Paul San Filipo of Las Vegas; two sisters, Patricia Runyon of Sandy Valley and Gloria Anderson of Phoenix; one brother, James Egan of Kerrville, Texas; and one grandchild.

Visitation is scheduled 3-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at 46 Innisbrook Ave., Spanish Trail, west gate. Additional visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 2 p.m. services Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. Saturday in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.

John Turner

John Turner, 73, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 23, 1927.

He is survived by his friend, Charlene of Las Vegas.

Graveside services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Verna Tweedy

Verna Tweedy, 87, of Henderson died Monday in a local health care center. She was born Feb. 13, 1914, in Sallisaw, Okla. A resident for four years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Tweedy of Las Vegas; one son, Stan Tweedy of Henderson; and one grandchild.

Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Emanual Williams

Emanual Williams, 11, of Las Vegas and Detroit died Friday in Las Vegas. A student, he was born Jan. 23, 1990, in Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his grandmother, Elizabeth Simpson of Detroit.

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

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