Daniel J. Vescovi, 84, died Aug. 9, 2013, in Dade City. He was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Raritan, N.J., to Daniel J. Vescovi and Ida (Marchioni) Vescovi. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Wright) Vescovi; children; and grandchildren. Service dates are pending. Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
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Put On a Happy Face
David and Shirley Vick sure know how to have fun with life. They have been clowning around for the majority of their marriage — literally. The Vicks were professional clowns. But, they didn’t start out with aspirations to face paint and twist balloons. In fact, it all started out with an interest in puppets. A […]
Continue ReadingFAITH MATTERS: Guilty until proven innocent
I was standing in the courtroom, when I heard the judge’s gavel resound on the soundboard beneath it. The courtroom was empty, because this was not a jury trial. I had entered the plea of not guilty and waived my right to a jury, hoping that this judge would be fair when he had heard […]
Continue ReadingClub Hubbub 08.15.13
If your club would like to post announcements, email them to Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen, ajurgensen@plantcityobserver.com. + Plant City Noon Rotary Club The Plant City Noon Rotary Club sponsored Florida Strawberry Festival Queens Court member Maddy Keene to attend the S4TL leadership training program. This award-winning program is organized annually by Rotarian senior staff from Districts […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Opal A. Gentry
Opal A. Gentry, 94, died Aug. 1, 2013, in Plant City. Funeral services were held Aug. 6, at Wells Memorial and Event Center. Online condolences may be made at wells memorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Terry Dykes
Terry Dykes, 89, died Aug. 8, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Graveside services were held Aug. 13, Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City. Online condolences may be made at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeffrey Lynn Branly
Jeffrey Lynn Branly, 57, of Plant City, died Aug. 9, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Chuck; two, sons Jason (Karen) and Christopher (Jeanette); eight grandchildren; sister Dana(Russell); and stepfather Poppa Joe. She worked for 15 years as a deli manager for Sweetbay Supermarkets, in Plant City. She was a loving, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Jo Hooker
Betty Jo Hooker, 83, of Plant City, died Aug. 9, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Crawford Anderson. Mrs. Hooker always had been a hard worker. Her family had grown scallions for Parkesdale Farms, and after working for a while at a chicken farm, she lost her taste for chicken, […]
Continue ReadingEvangelical Presbyterian celebrates VBS
Evangelical Presbyterian Church hosted a group of eager vacation bible school students Aug. 5 to 9. The students participated in crafts, games and Christian teachings and lessons. The theme was Greece. The fellowship hall was decorated like a Mediterranean bazar complete with tents and palm leaves. Some of the volunteers were even dressed in togas.
Continue ReadingWinner: Lisa Fliehman
Lisa Fliehman calls this photo “God’s Masterpiece.” “I’m blessed to see this view every weekday morning on my drive to work,” she says. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their […]
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