News-Press from Fort Myers, Florida • Page 24

Fort Myers News-Press, Friday, November 1, 1985 Killer caught after 30 years to be released WEST PALM BEACH (AP) A murderer who escaped from a Florida jail 30 years ago and lived a straight life before being recaptured in April will be released in three weeks, a state commission says. The Parole and Probation Commission decided Wednesday free 62-year-old Lonnie Bell Batten. Jr. on Nov. 19.

Batten is being held at the Marion Correctional Institution in Lowell. "I sure do appreciate it," said Batten, who cried upon learning of the decision. "Tell (my mother) I'll be glad to get home so I can be there with her." Probation Commissioner E. Guy Revell Jr. said the decision to free Baten was an easy one.

"We're charged to find people who are good parole risks," he said. don't know how many people could say that in the last 30 years they haven't been picked up for even a traffic ticket." Batten shot and killed his girlfriend Gladys Ross in April 1952. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges and was sentenced to 20 years in state prison. He escaped on June 26, 1955 and fled to North Carolina. He moved to Deerfield Beach in 1972, and worked at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton for 10 years.

He was mowing the 18th green on April 12 when U.S. marshals arrested him. Three arrested, accused of fake kidnapping MIAMI BEACH (AP) Two men and a woman were arrested on extortion and drug charges, accused of faking a kidnapping in order to collect a ransom from relatives of the "victim," the FBI said Thursday. One of the three, Asdrubal Romanovich, a 42-year-old Colombian, wrote letters to relatives that he was being held against his will for ransom. Photos also were sent making it look like Romanovich had been beaten and handcuffed, and a weapon was held against his head, said Special Agent Joseph Corless, in charge of the Miami FBI office.

Arrested Thursday night with Romanovich were Jaime Montoya, 33, of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Martha Puerta, 32, of Miami Beach, Corless said. The group was charged with extortion, conspiracy and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, the FBI reported. When agents made the arrests on a Miami Beach street, the alleged abduction was being discussed on the telephone with one of Romanovich's relatives, Corless said. DEATHS Information in the Deaths column is printed free of charge. To place a listing call 335-0258.

Lee County DURYEE, ANNA 82, of Fort Myers, funeral in East Meadow, N.Y. Local arrangements by the Metz Funeral Home of Cape Coral. ELLIAS, JOHN 60, of St. James City, Mass of Christian Burial Saturday. Arrangements by Coral Ridge Funeral Home.

GRAVES, MILDRED 74, of North Fort Myers. National Cremation Society, Fort Myers Chapter. HEROD, STEVE 74, of Fort Myers, funeral Saturday. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. JAUCH, GERALDINE of Cape Coral, graveside services today.

Arrangements by the Metz Funeral Home of Cape Coral. JOHNSON, ALBERT 95, of 12 Dill Alva, funeral was Thursday. Arrangements were by the DukesSteen Funeral Home, Lakeland. SPRINGER, HARRY 75, of Fort Myers, Christian Funeral Mass Monday. Arrangements by Phil Kiser Funeral Home, Inc.

SUGDEN, ELEANORE 83, of Fort Myers, Christian Funeral Mass Saturday. Arrangements by Phil Kiser Funeral Home, Inc. THOMPSON, WILLIAM 76, of Fort Myers. Arrangements by Harvey Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel and Crematory. Charlotte County GAMBELL, BAYARD HENRY 79, of 122 S.E.

Leland Port Charlotte, memorial services at a later date. Arrangements by Charlotte Cremation Service, Inc. Collier County COOPER, DR. IRVING 63, of Naples, private services later. Arrangements by Pittman Funeral Home.

RUTH Messmer florist FTD 1910 3366 Cleveland Ave. 936-2131 Walden Clinic Specializing in WEIGHT CONTROL 332-1611 2100 Ft. Myers, McGregor FL 33901 Blvd. DEATHS AND FUNERALS Information in the Deaths and Funerals column is paid advertising. To place an obituary call 335-0258.

Lee County LAWRENCE CANCILLA the Funeral service for Lawrence Cancilla, 61, of Fort Myers will be conducted today Gun at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Keith, officiating. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Jane Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd. Sara John LOUISA.

CORBETT Louis A. Corbett died Monday, October 28th, 1985 at Fort Myers Community Hospital after a briefillness. gon, He resided in Fort Myers for 14 years and was employed as Supervisor of Utili- lias ties Maintenance at Fort Myers Gulfcoast Center for the last 13 years. Previously coming to Fort Myers, Mr. Corbett was Foreman for 35 years at the Interlakes Iron Works and also Supervisor of the Water Works at the Erie County Lady Hospital in Eria, Pa.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Arcadia. ral Mr. Corbett is survived by his wife, Evelyn Vangenewitt Corbett. Friends may attend memorial services Friday, November 1st at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 555 Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers, with the Rev.

M. J. Bass officiating. made nue, JOHN ELLIAS John Ellias, 60, of St. James City died Tuesday at his residence.

He had been a SUPER SARASOTA, FLORIDA AUCTIONEERS: TOM SARASOTA, FLORIDA Thursday, October 31st, 1985 in Fort MyCommunity Hospital. Mrs. Jauch moved here ten years ago from Columbus, Ohio and was a member of the Maennercore Club of Columbus. She is survived by two sisters: Emma Donahue and Juanita Bullock both of Cape Coral; two brothers: Jack Marvin of Artesian, N.M. and Ralph Marvin of Columbus, Ohio.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Today at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Richard Hafer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society in memory of Mrs. Jauch.

The Metz Funeral Home of Cape Coral is in charge of arrangements. HARRY P. SPRINGER Harry P. Springer, 75, of Fort Philadel- Myers died Wednesday. A native of phia, he had resided here for the past 37 years.

He was a retired painting contractor. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Surviving are wife, Mrs. Mary A.

Springer of Ft. Myers; two son, Paul Springer Mrs. of Dinuba, daughters, Patricia McGary and Mrs. Mary Francis Burton of Fort Myers and ten grandchildren. Christian funeral mass will be 9:30 a.m.

Monday from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas M. Anglim, officiating. Burial will follow.

Scripture Prayer service will be held 7:30 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of Phil Kiser Funeral Home, 1280 Cypress Lake Dr. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. ANTIQUE NOVEMBER 3, VIEWING MYERS, FLORIDA held at the Spanish Main at 4800 Myers Airport.

of a retired navy captain, items will once more fill the room exciting articles to be sold no exceptions. Area dealers, source of supply to your shop come see us this Sunday. Come Expecting The Unusual Over 300 Items Below Is A Partial Listing FURNITURE for the past two years, Wis. Mr. Ellias was Lady of the Miraculous Church, the VFW of Matlacha, Columbus and the Rod of Mellen, Wis.

survived by his wife, of St. James City; Ellias of Mellen, of Jacksonville, Fla. James City; three St. Jaems City, Joseph Wis. and Alec Ellias five sisters: California, Helen Toldnes Ann Clements of WaukePauline Hanson of Solon and Stephie Matusiewicz four brothers: George Charles Ellias of and Mike Ellias both three grandchildren.

Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. from Miraculous Medal Catholic Fr. Thomas Glackin will be private in call the Coral Ridge 1630 Pine Island Road, p.m. with wake services at 8:00 p.m. prefers that memorials Hospice, 2675 Winkler Fort Myers, Fla.

33901. GERALDINE JAUCH Jauch, of Cape Coral ESTATE SUNDAY, FT. fine auction will across from the Contents from the condo, plus Main with reserve on any using our sales missing the boat South Cleveland Ave. (Rt. from a Naples at the Spanish absolute no if you aren't we think you're Unusual A Chippendale triple chair, beautiful French chaise lounge, pair of Chippendale arm chairs, set of 6 Chippendale dining chairs, large Empire drop front desk in mahogany (mint mahogany breakfront down desk drawer, pair of Shaker-style arm chairs, cherry kneehole desk, Hitchcock bench, 3 mahogany bookcases, 2 Windsor braceback side chairs, pair of walnut balloon rack parlour chairs, cherry drop leaf table, Chippendale drop front desk c.

1780, contemporary dining room set (exciting piece), set of 6 oak oriental dining chairs, oak stack bookcase (6 high), Jacobean style arm chair, Louis XV desk, victorian walnut marble top table, washstand, 2 piece pine kitchen cupboard, handsome oriental desk matching chair, very large oriental 2 piece secretary, Chippendale settee, Chippendale bed bench, brass bed (double), several odd tables chairs, other pieces. ORIENTAL RUGS collection of rugs in this warm! A sprinkling of pretty mon ones will once again hunter's delight! All handmade runners, round, oval, etc. ELEANORE M. SUGDEN Eleanore M. Sugden, 83, of Fort Myers died Wednesday.

Moving from Wickliffe, Oh. she had resided here for the past 22 years. She had been a former resident of VanWert, Columbus, Oh. and Cleveland, Oh. She was a member of the Church of the Resurrection.

Surviving are husband, John T. Sugden of Fort Myers; two sons, John Sugden, Columbus, Oh. seven and Patrick grandchil- K. Sugden, Marietta, dren and one great grandchild. Christian funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m.

Saturday from St. Cecelia's Catholic Church with Rev. William J. Keech, O.S.F.S., pastor officiating. Burial will follow.

Scripture prayer service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Phil Lake Kiser Funeral Home, 1280 Cypress Dr. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Collier County DR.

IRVING S. COOPER Naples---Dr. Irving S. Cooper, Atlanic age 63, died Wednesday. Born in City, N.J., he had been a resident of Naples since 1972, coming from Pelham, N.

Y. was an internationally known Neuro-Surgeon. Surviving family members include his wife, Mrs. Sissel Cooper; five sons: Douglas Cooper of Fort Lauderdale, Dan Cooper of Larkspur, David Cooper, Erik Cooper and Charires Cooper all of Naples; one daughter: Lisa Cooper of Buckston, N.C.; his mother, Mrs. Lillian Cooper of Miami Beach, Fla.

Friends may call Today from 6-8 p.m. at the Pittman Funeral Home, 850 6th AUCTION CO. AUCTIONS" N. Private family services will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, in memory of Dr.

Cooper. resident here merly of Mellen, member of Our Medal Catholic Moose Lodge Knights of Club both Mr. Ellias is Delores Ellias daughters: Mary Bourrie Ellias of St. Ellias of Ellias of Mellen, Muskegon, Brown of Waukegan, Springs, Wis. Mellen, of California; kegon, Peter Mellen, Wis.

and Mass of ducted Saturday of Church, with ciating. Interment Ridge Cemetery. Friends may Funeral Home, Today, from 6-8 being conducted The family to Hope Suite 108, Geraldine This luxury fora the and Mrs. three and sons: of Rose of of ElWau- of conOur offiCo- be Ave- died be Ft. home add-ons interesting article as a sale could be described as pieces along with some make this category a bargain room size, throw About 25 in all.

MISC. Collection of old nautical ship portraits including oils, watercolors, prints, mostly from the Carnard lines, a large watercolor of the Titantic highlights the collection. 2 ships compass, a boxed naval compass corrector, ships lamps, bronzes, outstanding cranberry table lamp, small stained glass table lamp, very fine primative copper kettle on original iron stand, a fancy 3 piece clock set, several oriental porcelains including some very fine antique pieces of Canton, 18 Minton plates, collection of mirrors, sterling silver flatware, Russian Samovar, large stained glass hanging shade, 2 Russian icons, victorian tea service, very fancy grandfather's clock, antique child's barber chair (mint cond. fabulous piece), antique coins including gold coins silver dollars. 2 oriental Cormandel floor screens, finest Cloisonne pieces we've ever seen.

About 80 pieces in this interesting category. ESTATE JEWELRY collection this time is no exception solitaires, dinner rings, etc. Antique pieces including a diamond necklace, other stones include emeralds, rubies, opals, sapphires, etc. Gold chains for men women. As always this category is filled with unusual pieces every piece has been carefully checked for authenticity to protect our buyers.

About 25 pieces in all. Diamonds always highlight our jewelry We are buying expensive tions. Call us if you have oriental rugs, collections of interest. Call us collect Thank you Tom Terms: Cash or check ID. delivery on all large purchases ship worldwide.

Always a No Smoking section. Every item in this sale is guaranteed money is refunded. items for our future aucgood antique furniture, jewelry, any kind, glassware or other 813-377-3136. Holland within a reasonable distance. to satisfy you or your UNITED AUCTION 1 P.M.

luke com- rugs, "THE TRUSTED NAME IN QUALITY Hendry County VERNON CROSS Vernon Cross, 66, passed away in Sebring on Wednesday. He was a native and a lifelong resident of LaBelle. He was member of the Church of God of LaBelle. He is survived by his wife, Opal; one son, James Bernice Warren Elders Lane of Lakeland; daughter, Okeechobee; mother, Lillian Cross of LaBelle; brothers: Herbert Cross of LaBelle and Harrel Cross of Limon, sisters: Jewell Hathcox of Jacksonville, Lora Mae Gerstman of LaBelle, Doris Dana of LaBelle and Fern Townsend of Peadmont, grandchildren: Casey Walker of Odessa, Terry Elders of Okeechobee, Ty Elders of Okeechobee, Donna Marie DeLuga of Palmdale, Carl Lane of Lakeland and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

at the Church of God, with Rev. James Daniels and Rev. O. D. Coleman officiating.

Burial will follow in the Ortona Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Akin- Funeral Home in LaBelle Today between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. (813) 337-3136 The of of Free We items HOLLAND SR. JR..