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Marion F. Gange, of Venice, formerly of West Haven, Conn., Dayton, Ohio, and Longboat Key, died May 25. She was 90. Ms. Gange was born Sept. 23, 1912, in West Haven, Conn., the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Gangi. She attended Yale School of Music in New Haven, Conn. As a talented guitarist and professional musician, she played with the Ina Ray Hutton Orchestra, one of the best-known all-female bands in the mid1930s. Later, Ms. Gange formed her own trio with Barbara Carroll as a steady pianist. Ms. Gange’s reputation in the musical world continued to grow and led to her selection as the “Gibson Girl” for Gibson guitar’s advertising campaign. She accepted the opportunity to bring music to World War II veterans, and her trio became part of one of the first USO hospital units to provide entertainment for veterans. Knowing the entertainment world well led her to move to Dayton, Ohio, where she produced and directed WHIO TV. She retired to Longboat Key for the beautiful weather and musical contacts in the area. Ms. Gange was preceded in death by her brothers James, Frank, John, George, Albert and William; and sisters Josephine Loomis, Theresa Williams and Mae Krachenfels. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Saggio; and several nieces and nephews.
David Lichtenstein
David Lichtenstein of Longboat Key and formerly of New York, died May 24. He was 97. Mr. Lichtenstein was born Jan. 15, 1915. He was a graduate of The City College of New York where he received a bachelor’s degree in science in 1936 and a master’s in science in 1938. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. After the war, he was employed as a health inspector for New York City until 1980. Mr. Lichtenstein and his wife, Adele, moved to Longboat Key where he served as the chairman for the operating committee and a member of the board of directors at Longboat Harbour. Mr. Lichtenstein is survived by his wife of 25 years, Adele; son, Michael; two granddaughters; and a great-grandson. The funeral was held Tuesday, May 29, at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Alice-Jean McFarlin
Alice-Jean McFarlin, of Longboat Key, died May 31. She was 83. She was born June 24, 1929.
Clyde Miller
Clyde Miller, of Sun City Center and for-
WORSHIP SERVICES • All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector. 3838161. • Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian USA, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Bruce Porter is the pastor. 3838833. • Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. 3836491. • St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive, will hold contemporary Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. and traditional Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mark Bernthal is the pastor. 3881234. • St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will hold Saturday Masses at 5 p.m; Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m; and daily Masses at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday. Msgr. Gerad Finegan is the pastor. 383-1255. • Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles road, will hold Shabbat services at 5:30 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Jonathan Katz is the rabbi. Call 383-3428.
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merly of Bloomington, Ill., and Longboat Key, died May 19. He was 86. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Ash Hill, Mo., to Gilbert and Clara Miller. He graduated from high school in 1945 and worked in the trucking industry for more than 40 years. Mr. Miller lived in Bloomington, Ill., for many years where he met his wife, Mary, whom he married in 1986. Mr. Miller retired in 1992 from management with Consolidated Freightways in Bloomington. Mr. Miller and his wife moved in 1996 to Longboat Key where they managed the Beachcomber condominium until 2008. They then retired to their home in Sun City Center where they enjoyed golfing and many friendships. Mr. Miller was the president of the Caloosa Point Homeowners Association and founded the Nine and Dine social group. He was preceded in death by his son Greg. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary; brothers Franklin, Keith and Marvin; sisters Doris, Sue, Thelma and Ruth; children, Steve Miller, Bonnie Dison, Wendy Strack, Tim Miller, Jeff Miller, Jeni Boehmer, Amy West, Laura Boehmer and Tracy Boehmer; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the First Christian Church, 1707 33rd St. S.E., Sun City. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be gifted to the Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. Mr. Miller’s son Greg lost his battle with ALS in 2007 while under their care. Visit the family’s online guestbook at andersonmcqueen.com.
Burial will take place in New Haven, Conn. Donations may be made in Ms. Gange’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association in Dayton, Ohio. To send condolences visit farleyfuneralhome.com.
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