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Sun-Sentinel, Sunday, September 25, 1994 OBITUARIES Robert Bloch, mystery writer who penned 'Psycho' The New York Times Robert Bloch, the prolific mystery writer whose novel Psycho was adapted for the classic Alfred Hitchcock horror film, died on Friday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 77. The cause was cancer of the esophagus and the kidneys, said his daughter, Sally Francy of Los Gatos, Calif. Mr. Bloch had joked to friends that his obituary would begin with Psycho, a novel that was just a tiny part of his flood of work.

And i indeed it is his psychological BROWARD COUNTY BIANCHI Melissa Cooper City, died September 23, 1994. treat Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens CLARK Theresa 57, of Miramar, a 22-year resident coming from Hackensack, NJ, died Thursday. Survived by son, Richard Teta; and daughter, Ruth Clark, both of Miramar; dearest friend, Gil; four brothers; and four sisters. Funeral service 3 PM, Monday by St. Bartholomew Catholic Church at FRED HUNTER'S HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL GARDENS HOME, 6301 Taft where friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Sunday (today). Cremation by FRED HUNTER CREMATORY. CONLOGUE Mildred of Pompano Beach, died September 23, 1994. Kraeer Pompano Beach Funeral DI MEGLIO James, 72, of Ft. Lauderdale, died Saturday.

Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Sunday (today) at FRED HUNTER'S HOLLYWOOD MEMORIAL GARDENS HOME, 6301 Taft St. Services and burial in Norwalk, CT. DOBELL Norman of Miramar, died September 24, 1994. Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens DUBRON Richard, 85, of Deerfield Beach, died September 23, 1994. Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, DUVA William, of Hallandale, died September 23, 1994.

Robert Greaver Funeral FIELDS Adeline, 66, of Hallandale, died September 22, 1994. Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, Beth GENT Robert of Pompano Beach, died September 23, 1994. Kraeer Sample Road Funeral GRINOS Arlene, 63, of Fort Lauderdale, passed away Friday, September 23, mysteries that fellow writers said on Saturday would be his principal legacy. Ray Bradbury, for instance, said the 1960 film of Psycho marked "the beginning of a dark period when we made films based on psychotic reality rather than mythological things." "Suddenly," Bradbury continued, "we were confronted with the fact that our showers were not safe." The author Harlan Ellison said Mr. Bloch "was surely on a level with "He set the tone for the modern 1994.

She is survived by her husband, William James Sr; her son, William James Jr; her sister, Lorna Deckman of PA; and six grandchildren, Jamie, Jason, Jessie, Danny, David and Jeremy. She was the President of the South Broward Women's Bowling Association. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. HALL Shirley, of Ft. Lauderdale, died September 23, 1994.

Kalis Funeral KOCH Richard, 88, of Pompano Beach, passed away September 23, 1994. Richard is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Joyce Wilkinson; son, Joseph Torbik; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 25, 1994 at 3:30 PM. at FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, 523-6700. MELINO Claire 88, of Hollywood, died September 23, 1994.

Panciera Memorial MILIAN Rene of Pembroke Pines, FL died September 22, 1994. Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens MINER Joseph George, 87, of Hollywood, died September 23, 1994. Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, Beth NYSTROM Paul, 90, of Hollywood, died September 24, 1994. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial PREVOR Seymour, 66, of Plantation, died September 23, 1994.

Menorah Gardens and Funeral Chapels, Ft. ROBINSON Sally, 67, a resident of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Thursday, September 22, 1994. Survived by her loving family, Chick (Donald) LedDuke, Rachel (Ralph) Youngblood, Bruce (Sandy) Robinson, Randi (Mitch) Stewart, Steven Robinson; grandchildren, Donald, Spencer, Scott, Slade; Sharon, Chad, Lisa, Thomas, Joshua; Christopher; Danny, David, Jennifer, Daryl; Steven, Alex; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial service at Annunciation Catholic Church, Holly- dark fantasy," Ellison said, adding that Mr. Bloch was one of the first authors to examine the motivations of serial killers.

Mr. Bloch's works ranged widely. In addition to mysteries, he wrote fantasies, essays and humor. He sold his first story at the age of 17 and was nourished by the pulp magazines of the 1930s and '40s. He went on to write more than 20 novels and dozens of film and television scripts.

Many of his stories have been adapted for radio, television and film. Ellison said one story Bloch wood, Monday, 4PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to VITAS- Hospice, 486-4085. ROLLER Anne, 85, of Hallandale, died September 22, 1994. Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, Beth ROSENTHAL Norma, 80, of Delray Beach, died September 23, ROSS Janet Carol, 47, of Ft.

Lauderdale, died September 22, 1994. Baird-Case Funeral Home, SALTZMAN Myra, 84, of Hollywood, died September 22, 1994. Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, SCHUTZER Herman, of Plantation, died September 23, 1994. Memorial Chapels, SCHWARTZ William, 75, of Ft. Lauderdale, died September 22, 1994.

Menorah Gardens and Funeral Chapels, Ft. Lauderale. SHERMAN Rita of Pembroke Pines, died September 23, 1994. Memorial Chapels, SIMON Sydney, of Coral Springs, died September 24, 1994. Memorial Chapels, SUMIN Charles, of Hallandale, died September 22, 1994.

Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, E. TANKERSLEY Patricia Gay, 40, of Loxahatchee, died September 23, 1994.1 TA THI NU (Anna), 84, of NJ, and Lighthouse Point, died September 19, 1994. She was born in VietNam and came to the U.S. in 1975 after the evacuation of Saigon, VietNam. Mother of Lien Lehr and Anna McGrath both of Lighthouse Point; seven daughters and two sons; and nine grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Lightouse Pont, Monday, September 26, 1994, 9:30 AM. WILSON David Edward, 57, died Sep- wrote in the 1940s, Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper, had been presented on radio more than 300 times and on television half a dozen. He said Mr. Bloch's characterization of the famous criminal became the Ripper's general image.

Mr. Bloch himself was described by Ellison as "the kindest, gentlest human being who ever lived." He speculated that Mr. Bloch's interest in the criminal mind had arisen from his own open and honest personality. "These characters were so utterly alien to him," he said. tember 19, 1994 in Mexico.

Formerly of Sarasota, FL he was an Executive Director for Life Care Center of Scottsdale, AZ. Survivors include wife, Barbara sons, Richard Thomas of Scottsdale, AZ, Jeffrey Scott of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.and Timothy Glenn of Scotsdale, AZ; sister, Helen Palmer of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, April, Michael, Benjamin, and Jacob. Family suggests contributions to David E.

Wilson Memorial Fund, Life Care Center, 9494 E. Becker Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ. WININGER Robert, 76, of Lauderhill, died September 23, Memorial Chapels, ZARO Emily 73, of Margate, FL, formerly of Darien, IL, died Friday, September 23, 1994 after a long illness. Mrs.

Zaro is survived by her loving husband, Conrad; daughters, Paulette (James) Siwek of Margate, FL; son, Conrad Jr. (Patricia) of Bolingbrook, IL; Claudia (Kenneth) Zawislak of Coral Springs, FL; her five grandchildren and many loving friends. Memorial Mass held on Monday, September 26, 1994 at 10 AM, St. Vincent Catholic Church (Chapel), Margate, FL. DADE COUNTY BRUNNER Robert, of NMB, died September 24, 1994.

Becker Funeral GOLDBERG Maurice, 86, of NMB, died September 22, Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels, HARTSTON Matthew, of Miami Beach, died September 22, 1994. Memorial Chapels, Alton MENDEL Max, of NMB, died September 23, 1994. Memorial Chapels, NMB. PALM BEACH COUNTY BAXTER Robert, 78, of Boynton Beach, died September 23, A GUIDE TO SOUTH FLORIDA FUNERAL HOMES, FUNERAL HOME CHAPELS, MORTUARIES CREMATORIES DIRECTORY, BROWARD AM CREMATION OR BURIAL 800-882-0181 or 305-968-8493 AAA MEMORIAL Funeral Home Cremation Society Serving Broward Dade Palm Beach Counties All Care Cremation Dade, Broward and Palm Beach (305) 797-0000 (800) 396-0001 BAIRD-CASE FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 4343 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale 4701 North State Road 7 Tamarac (305) 492-4000 Bernie Melntee's All Broward Cremations Burial Service 975-8130 Family Owned Operated BECKER FUNERAL HOME 1444 S. Federal Hwy.

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A main influence in his youth was H.P. Lovecraft, the writer of fantasy and horror, who corresponded with him and encouraged his writing. Surprise endings were a trademark of his stories, GARCIA Francisca, 79, of WPB, died September 24, GOLDSTEIN Alfred, 91, of SPB, died September 22, 1994. Menorah Gardens and Funeral Chapels, MARGOLIS Marie Katz, 77, of Boca Raton, died September 23, 1994. Beth Israel Memorial SHERMAN Hazel Sarah, 80, of WPB, died September 23, SHERWOOD Louisa Diamond, 69, of Boca Raton passed away Friday, September 23, 1994.

Mrs. Diamond-Sherwood was originally from Philadelphia and started coming to Florida as a winter resident 20 years ago. She was Past-President of the Society of Ireland in Boca Raton, a member of St. Lucy's Women's Guild and a member of numerous charitable organizations. Mrs.

Sherwood is survived by three brothers, John Diamond of Port Charlotte, FL, Francis Diamond of North Haven, CT and Charles Diamond of Deerfield Beach, FL; and one sister, Sister Mary Ursule, I.H.M. of Secone, PA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Doctor Anthony Sherwood. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, from am at the BABIONE FUNERAL HOME, 1100 N. Federal Boca Raton.

A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday at the St. Lucy's Catholic Church in Highland Beach. Entombment will follow at the Boca Raton Mausoleum. SPANIER Edith, of Hollywood, died September 23, 1994. Gutterman-Warheit Memorial IN MEMORIAM GREGG A year has past filled with mourning, memories and devotion for you.

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