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Virginia Ann Pepkowski

April 29, 1934 – November 13, 2017

Virginia Ann Pepkowski
Virginia Ann Pepkowski (nee Krajewski), born April 29, 1934, passed away, peacefully, in her sleep on November 13, 2017. Beloved wife of Daniel L. Pepkowski — they had been married 65 years. Loving mother of Michael (Grace) Pepkowski, Cynthia (Pat) Roessler and Jeffrey Pepkowski who, predeceased her on May 1, 2017. She was a very special “Buszia” to Tori Roessler. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisc., she leaves behind a brother, Hank Krajewski, and sisters-in-law Hope Krajewski and Dolores Miscichowski and many nieces, nephews and friends.
<h3><strong>Gloria Burgett Webster</strong></h3>
Gloria Burgett Webster, 91, of Willoughby, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at home. She was born July 23, 1926 in Cortland, N.Y. to the late Arden and Marion Burgett.

Gloria spent most of her career as a nurse educator. She was a school nurse/health educator in the Homer, N.Y. public schools. Later in her career she taught nurse assistants and consulted for long-term care facilities in Santa Barbara, Calif. Gloria’s enthusiasm and positive outlook on life were an inspiration to her family and all who knew her.

Gloria is survived by her husband of 42 years, William R. Webster; children, Peggy Maltese, Jeffrey Green and Janet (John) Telaroli; grandchildren, Lili (Henry Brocklehurst) Maltese, Reno Maltese, Gina Telaroli and Peter Telaroli; great-grandchildren, Mark, Luca and Jake Brocklehurst and sister, Janet B. Carpenter.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Phyllis B. Cooper, Ardena B. Williams, and Joseph Burgett and son-in-law, Roger Maltese.

A memorial service is pending for after the New Year.

Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home &amp; Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.

Contributions may be made to Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice, 38879 Mentor Ave. Suite A, Willoughby, Ohio 44094, or at <a href="http://www.ohioliving.org/foundation/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.ohioliving.org/foundation/donate</a>

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<h3><strong><a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2017/11/obitBetty-Gaskins.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-19792" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2017/11/obitBetty-Gaskins.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="223" /></a>Betty Louise Gaskins</strong></h3>
Betty Louise Gaskins, 87, of Ruskin, Florida, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 12, 2017, in Ruskin. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Brandon High School and was one of five children. Betty was a Meter Maid for the City of Tampa from which she retired after 20 years.

Betty is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ralph Sr. “Buck,” sons, Ralph Jr. and Michael, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents and two daughters, Daneen and Drenda.

The family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation Monday, November 20, 2017, between 1:30 and 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ruskin, 820 College Ave. W., Ruskin, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. with Dr. Barry Rumsey officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

The Gaskins family would like to extend our gratitude for the loving staff at Inspired Living Memory Care and the Sun City Center Hospice House for their attentiveness and loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Betty’s name to Life Path Hospice at Sun City, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573, 813-634-7621; the Alzheimers Association at <a href="http://www.alz.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.alz.org/donate</a>, 800-272-3900; or to the First Baptist Church of Ruskin, 820 College Ave. W., Ruskin, FL 33570, 813-645-6439.