1978 Arizona Obituaries

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SAMMARCO, Gennaro

Gennaro Sammarco, 85, who came here 21 years ago from Chicago, died April 18, 1978, in Baptist Hospital. He was a native of Italy and had been a railroad employee. Wife, Rose; children, Ann Drubka, Marie Tilds and Angelo; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were in Chicago. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, April 20, 1978

SANCHEZ, Clotilde R.

Clotilde R. Sanchez, 69, of Miami, died Wed., March 30, 1977, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix. She was a retired employe of Inspiration Copper Co. and had been a resident of Miami for 57 years. Children, Rose Yniguez and Robert and Ruby Garcia; three sisters; two brothers and six grandchildren. Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

SANDRETTO, Marin B.

Marin B. Sandretto, 77, Ajo, a retired baker, died Wednesday, March 30, 1977, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. Mr. Sandretto, who was born in Morenci, was a charter member of the Ajo Rotary Club and was a member of the Ajo Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Bessie. Musgrave Mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

SCHAEFER, Leonard N.

Leonard N. Schaefer, 70, a retired Nebraska rancher, died Friday, April 21, 1978. Mr. Schaefer spent the winters in Arizona and resided in Sun Lakes. Wife, Dorothy, and two daughters, Sharon Pixler and Delores Wohlers. Services in Harrison, Nebraska. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

SCHIELE, Palmer J.

Palmer J. Schiele, 76, of Phoenix, died April 21, 1978. He came to the Valley 51 years ago and was an engineer with the Bureau of Land Management for 30 years before retiring. He was a 50-year member of Lodge 3 of the Masons and the Greeters at El Zaribah Shrine. Wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph K. Anderson and Mrs. Carl C. Muldner, Jr.; a sister, six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Entombment Greenwood. Phoenix Gazette 4/22/1978.

SCHNABLE, Frank

Frank Schnable, 93, of Phoenix, died April 22, 1978, in a local rest home. Mr. Schnable moved to Arizona from Missouri last year. Daughter, Delores O'Neal; a son, Joseph, and four grandchildren. Services were in Overland, Missouri. Camelback Sunset Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

SCHRECK, Barbara C.

8 July 1884 - Dec 1978
Barbara C. Schreck, of Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Berwyn, Ill., passed away Dec. 6, 1978, wife of the late Michael E.; mother of the late George E. Schreck. Survived by grandchildren George M. and Barbara R.; and great-grandson Christian. Services were held in Sun City, Ariz. Chicago Tribune (IL) Date: December 08, 1978

SCHRINER, Harriet Alice

Harriet Alice Schriner, 75, died June 25, 1978, in Yavapai Community Hospital. She moved to Phoenix 36 years ago from Elmira, N.Y., and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Schriner moved to Camp Verde four months ago. Husband, Anton; son, Donald Day; two grandchildren and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SCHROEDER, Viola E.

Viola E. Schroeder, 86, died April 25, 1978, in her home at 6610 W. Cambridge. She moved to Arizona 1 1/2 years ago from Pennsylvania. Survivors include a niece, Virginia Brubaker. Services were in Chapel of the Chimes. The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, April 27, 1978

SCHULDICE, Alice

3 July 1898 - 23 April 1978
Alice Schuldice, 79, a member of the Eastern Star, died April 23, 1978, in a Valley retirement home. Mrs. Schuldice moved to Arizona from Nebraska in 1961. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Veterans of World War I Auxiliary. Daughter, Elayne (Mrs. Robert) Gerber; two granddaughters, Mrs. Leyna Smith and Robin Gerber and a great-grandson, Mitchell Smith, all of Phoenix. Interment Greenwood. 4/25/1978.

SCHULTZ, Autumn

Autumn Schultz, 20, a West High School graduate, died June 25, 1978, of auto accident injuries at El Centro, California. She had been an assistant manager of a McDonald restaurant. Husband, Dean; mother, Judy Shepperd; father, Jerry F. Davy; three sisters; two brothers; three grandparents and a great-grandmother. Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SCHWARTZ, Edward A.

10 Dec 1899 - 17 April 1978
Edward A. Schwartz, 78, died April 17, 1978, in Phoenix Community Hospital. He lived in the Beatitudes Retirement Center where memorial services were held. Mr. Schwartz came to the Valley in 1973 from Cleveland where he retired as a buyer and merchandiser for Gray Drug Stores. He was a World War I veteran. Wife, Margaret; four sisters. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978.

SCIONEAUX, Alfred J.

Alfred J. Scioneaux, 66, a cabinet maker, died Monday, April 24, 1978. He moved to Arizona from Louisiana 50 years ago and resided at 4832 W. Catalina. Wife, Pat; five children and two stepchildren. Services in Chapel of the Chimes. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

SEARLE, Mary B.

Mary B. Searle, 62, died April 18, 1978, in her home at 5133 E. Exeter Blvd. She moved here in 1956 from Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Hunter N.Y. College and did graduate studies at Arizona State University. She was with the U.S.Office of Strategic Services overseas during World War II. Daughters, Celinda Anne Levno and Mary M. Searle; stepsons, John R., William M. and Edward G. Searle. Messinger Mortuary. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Scottsdale. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

SELLERS, Clyde (or Claude) Ray

Clyde Ray Sellers, 73, of Glendale, died June 25, 1978, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Sellers was a plasterer who moved here 54 years ago from Colorado. Wife, Ada; sons, Jerry, Bob, and Richard; 12 grandchidlren and a brother and two sisters. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SHARP, William

3 February 1916 - 21 June 1978
Stanfield -- Services for William Sharp, 67, who died June 21, 1978, will be at the Trinity Baptist Church in Casa Grande. Mr. Sharp, a farmer, lived in Stanfield for 35 years. He was born in Crockett, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Tberia; children, Al, Ulysses, Fred, Hayward, Andy, Veoria Givens, Denny Spencer, Virginia Jackson; two brothers; two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic June 25, 1978.

SHELTON, Keith Delano

Keith Delano Shelton, 44, died June 28, 1978. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and his doctorate of ministry from Golden Gate Theological Seminary. He moved here three years ago from Oklahoma, had been under appointment of Foreign Missions Board of Richmond, VA, and served in Peru eight years. Wife, Ann; children, Karen Gorelick, Liza Ann, Steven and Richard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Shelton; four sisters and two brothers. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. First Southern Baptist Church, 3100 W. Camelback. The Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

SHEPPARD, Florence

Florence Sheppard, 77, Mesa, of 53 S. Alma School, an employee at Deseret Industries, died Saturday, April 2, 1977, in Mesa General Hospital. Services were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Meldrum Mortuary handled arrangements. 4/4/1977.

SHERIDAN, William

7 November 1894 - 19 April 1978
William Sheridan, 83, of Phoenix, died April 19, 1978, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He came to Arizona eight years ago and was a self-employed stock broker for 25 years, retiring in 1964. Sons, William M., Robert J., both of Missouri; and daughter, Ann M. Oakes of Phoenix; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. St. Jerome's Catholic Church. Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. The Arizona Republic & Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

SHERRON, P. H. (Percival)

22 June 1887 - 31 March 1977
P. H. Sherron, 89, who owned and operated the Sherron Metallic Co. in Brooklyn, N. Y., died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in a Scottsdale nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Elsie, daughters, Mrs. Ruth Dodge and Mrs. Helen Stock; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

SIMPSON, Jim

Scottsdale -- Jim Simpson, 52, a World War II veteran who came to Arizona in 1952 and was an engineer 21 years with Motorola, Inc., died June 27, 1978, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Simpson, 7703 E. Fourth St., was a member of the Institue of Environmental Science. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Lisa, Michael and Chris; and two sisters. Services were Friday in Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Thursday, June 29, 1978.

SLEE, Georgiana M.

Services for Georgiana M. Slee, 83, who died April 14, 1978, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, were in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Mrs. Slee, 235 W. Southern St., Mesa, moved to Mesa last month after living seven years in Phoenix. Survivors include her son, Frederick G. Meldrum Mortuary, MacDonald at First St., Mesa, handled arrangements. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

SMITH, Carlos B.

Carlos B. Smith, 84, a retired hardware salesman, died Wed., April 26, 1978, in a Phoenix hospital. Masonic rites in Mercer Mortuary. Smith moved to Phoenix from Salt Lake City in 1959. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion and was a World War I veteran. Wife, Edna; daughter, Barbara Bickell; son, Stanley; three sisters; one brother; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 28, 1978

SMITH, Dorothy M.

12 April 1907 - 17 April 1978
Dorothy M. Smith, 71, of Phoenix, died April 17, 1978. Mrs. Smith moved to Phoenix in 1959 and was a member of Oasis Club, Harmony Club, American Legion Auxiliary and PEO Sisterhood. Husband, Arthur C.; children, Alice J. Ashley, Robert A., James A., and Donald E.; a brother; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

SMITH, Danny Lee

Danny Lee Smith, 31, died June 15, 1978, in San Diego. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and was a Western Electric employee here. He moved to California in 1973. Survivors include his sons, Danny II and Danny III; mother, Marilyn BROOKS; two grandchildren; five sisters and six brothers. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

SMITH, Eleanor C.

11 August 1905 - 31 March 1977
Eleanor C. Smith, 67, of Mesa, died Thurs., March 31, 1977, in the Chandler hospital. She was a retired dietician. Miss Smith, 145 E. Eighth Ave., Mesa, is survived by a brother and a sister. Queen of Peace Church, 36 W. 1st St. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

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SMITH, Ethel C.

Mesa -- Memorial services for Mrs. Ethel C. Smith, 74, who died April 15, 1978, at Mesa Lutheran Hospital, were in the Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, 108 N. 56th St. Mrs. Smith, 2315 Salem-Apache Wells, at one time was a school teacher. Survivors include her husband, K. Berkeley; children, J. Berkeley and Marilyn Willard; two sisters and two grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

SMITH, Neoma Mae MYERS

Neoma Mae Myers Smith, 67, died June 28, 1978. She was a retired owner/operator of a flower shop in Illinois. Husband, Carl; children, Patricia Moore and Don Myers; stepdaughters, Marjorie Montgomery and Carol Long; 12 grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Hansen Mortuary. Services in Martinsville, Illinois. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SMOOT, Samuel K., Sr.

Show Low -- Services for Samuel K. SMOOT, Sr., 87, who died June 22, 1978, at a son's home in Kearny, will be at the First Baptist Church in Kearny. Mr. Smoot, a resident of Show Low for 23 years, was a retired deputy sheriff. Survivors include children, Carmel L., Samuel K., Jr., Donnie J., Luretha Ashworth and Hazel Allen; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

SNEED, Robert C.

28 Feb 1908 - 14 April 1978
Avondale -- Services for Robert C. Sneed, 70, who died April 14, 1978, at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital, were at Cannon Funeral Home, 310 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Mr. Sneed, 307 N. Second St., was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Della; children, Jerry, Janice Wendler, Joyce Nixon and Wanda Hall and 12 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

SNOW, Ruth E.

Ruth E. Snow, 83, who moved here in 1946, died June 25, 1978, in Doctors Hospital. She retired as supervisor after 30 years with New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. She is survived by her brother and two grandsons. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

SNYDER, Anna Mary Helen

Anna Mary Helen Snyder, 57, died Sat., April 22, 1978, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Snyder, of Phoenix, moved to Arizona from New York four years ago. Daughters, Margaret Ann Acel, Katherine Rothra, Mary Nelson and Sandra Johnson; a son, William; four sisters, one brother, and six grandchildren. Interment in Stockton, N.Y. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

SORRELLS, Lowell L., Jr.

Lowell L. Sorrells, Jr., 47, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in Phoenix Veterans' Hospital. He graduated from ASU and taught school in Gila Bend. He later became an electronic engineer and munitions expert with Civil Service. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his father, Lowell. Private cremation. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

SOSOLDA, Kenneth

Mass for Kenneth Sosolda, 31, a native Arizonan, will be Monday in St. John's Church with arrangements by Arizona Cremation Service. He died Tuesday in his home in Laveen from a heart condition, according to a coroner's report. He was a laborer. Survivors include his father, Francisco; three sisters and six brothers. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 21, 1978

SOTO, Maria

Maria Sota, 53, died April 19, 1978, in her home. Mrs. Soto moved to Arizona from New Mexico 16 years ago. Husband, Trinidad; two daughter, Salome Cedena and Rosemary; three sons, Armando, Lorenzo and Jesus; one sister; two brothers and 17 grandchildren. Mass in St. William's Church. Cannon Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

SPINELLI, Frank

14 October 1903 - 15 April 1978
Frank Spinelli, 74, of Phoenix, died April 15, 1978, at Sacred Heart Home for the Aged. Mr. Spinelli came to Phoenix nine years ago from New York where he owned and operated a diner. Wife, Anna; children, Betty Castro, Jeanne and Frank; and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic April 19, 1978

SPITZ, Col. Allan G.

16 October 1896 - 12 April 1978
Col. Allan G. Spitz, 82, died April 12, 1978, in Eatontown, N.J. He was a retired Army officer and former Phoenix resident. He left Phoenix about 20 years ago but had visited here many times since. Wife, Ilse; two sisters and a brother. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 22, 1978

SPRUELL, Dana Dean

Dana Dean Spruell, 19, died Sunday, April 23, 1978, from auto accident injuries. Spruell was a painter and graduate of Westwood High School. He came to Arizona from Coretz, Colorado, seven years ago. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spruell; two sisters; and two grandmothers. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

STAFFORD, Roswell

22 Feb 1909 - April 1978
Roswell Stafford, 69, of Sun City, moved to the Valley from Buffalo, N.Y., in 1970, He was a salesman for Dunn and Bradstreet for 30 years and a graduate of Colgate University and a World War II veteran. Wife, Rachel; two daughters, Julie Jenkyn and Janet Walsh; one sister; and seven grandchildren. Services in Sun Valley Lodge Chapel. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

STANSBURY, Paul L.

Paul L. Stansbury, 65, died June 23, 1978. He retired in 1977 as senior vice president and vice chairman of the senior loan committee after 29 years with the Valley National Bank. was nationally recognized for his contributions to consumer banking. He joined VNB in 1948 after eight years with Peoples Bank in his native Youngstown, Ohio. Wife, Betty; daughter, Todd; son, David; a brother and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

STANTON, Connie G.

Connie G. Stanton, 86, died April 1, 1977, in Beatitudes Care Center. She came to Clifton in 1922 and was the widow of A. C. "Ike" Stanton, former senator from Greenlee County. Survived by a son, F. C.; 4 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a gr-great-grandchild. Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

STEELE, Wallie

Parker -- Services for Wallie R. Steele, 84, who died June 23, 1978, at Parker Community Hospital, will be at Parker Elks Lodge. Mr. Steele, a Parker resident 36 years, was a retired U S. Bureau of Indian Affairs employee. Survivors include children, Eldon W. and Norma Kriksey and two grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

STEEN, James A.

James A. Steen, 88, Peoria, who came to Arizona from New Jersey in 1973, will be in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Mr. Steen, who died Saturday in Valley View Community Hospital, is survived by his wife, Carrola, and a son, James, Jr. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/4/1977.

STEERE, Patrick Michael

Patrick Michael Steere, 26, of Mesa, died April 20, 1978, in Lansing, Michigan, of injuries received in an auto accident. He was an iron worker and moved to Arizona 10 years ago from Michigan. Wife, Judy; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Archie McCune; his father, Don Steere; four sisters; two brothers and a step-sister. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. The Phoenix Gazette Thursday, April 27, 1978

STELL, Ronnie Ray

Ronnie Ray Stell, 19 months, drowned June 27, 1978, in the family swimming pool. Mother, Ann Stell; father, Ronnie Ray Wiley. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

STENSLIE, Betty L

Betty L. Stensile {sic}, 67, died Friday, April 1, 1977, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. She was a Navy nurse from 1944 to 1958, graduated from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, N.Y., in 1933 and received U. S. Public Health Service degree in 1940 at Simmons College in Boston. Survivors include her husband, Harry; children, Joan Bakke and Charles; a brother and five grandchildren. Services in Sturgis, South Dakota. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

STOCKTON, Emma K.

Emma K. Stockton, 100, of Tempe, who moved to Phoenix in 1926 from Tennessee, died June 25, 1978. Children, Edna S. Vance, Edith, Frank, Donald, Benjamin and Joseph; a brother; 30 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

STONE, Samuel

Samuel Stone, 75, of Peoria, died June 23, 1978. He was a retired steel molder and moved here five years ago from Ohio. Survived by wife, Alice; daughter, Sandra Spitzer; four grandchildren. Cremation arranged at Chapel of the Chimes. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

STRONG, George

George Strong, 76, who owned the Southern Grill Buffet, died June 27, 1978, while visiting Los Angeles. He moved to Phoenix 40 years ago and lived in Phoenix. Survived by his stepmother, Minnie Strong. He died while visiting his sister, Ruby, and brother, Ezekiel, in Los Angeles. Services in St. Johns Institutional Baptist Church. Webber & Sons Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

STUDER, Pauline M.

16 Oct 1888 - 23 June 1978
Sun City -- Mass for Pauline M. Studer, 89, will be Tuesday in the Church of St. Clement, 15600 N. Del Webb Blvd. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. Mrs. Studer, 9219 W. Greenway, died June 23, 1978, in Boswell Hospital. She moved here in 1958 from Cold Springs, Kentucky. Survivors include her daughter, Evelyn Smith; a brother; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Interment Resthaven. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, 6/24/1978.

SUTTON, Guy "Jack"

Guy "Jack" Sutton, 54, was brought here as an infant and died March 29, 1977, in his home. He was a member of the Phoenix Real Estate Board and owner of a real estate business. Wife, Catherine; three stepchildren; four brothers; two sisters. Sunset Chapel. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

SYKES, Clara Agnes

9 Apr 1887 - 22 June 1978
Youngtown -- Clara Agnes Sykes, 91, a member of the Catholic Church of St. Joachim after moving here five years ago from Long Beach, Calif., died June 22, 1978, in Boswell Hospital. Mrs. Sykes, 11338 Duluth Ave., is survived by her daughter, Winifred Sykes. Mass was in Long Beach Heritage Funeral Chapel announced. Published in the Arizona Republic Saturday, 6/24/1978.

SZABO, Audrey C.

Audrey C. Szabo, 46, Scottsdale, an employee of the Scottsdale School District for the past four years, died Saturday, April 2, 1977, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Szabo, 8556 E. Sage, is survived by her husband, John; children, Richard D., John A., Lynette, Susan and Marianne; a brother and a sister and a grandson. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4300 N. 82nd St. Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.