Deane Poth Key

Deane P. Key of Avondale, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Saturday, September 5, 2015.  She was 77 years old.  Born in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Arnold T. Poth and the late Viola M. Poth.

She was the beloved wife of P. Leland Key; mother of Charlotte K. Geiger and her husband James R. Geiger and Leland J. Key and his wife Julie C. Key; grandmother of Matthew J. Geiger, Garrett A. Geiger, Julia L. Key, Ashleigh M. Key, and Caitlyn E. Key; and sister of the late Arnold T. Poth, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Abramson Cancer Center at the Chester County Hospital, 701 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19382 or Neighborhood Health Hospice, 400 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19382.
 
A Celebration of Deane’s life will be held on Sunday, October 4 at the Traditions at Inniscrone Clubhouse located at 320 Whitestone Road in Avondale, PA.  Members of Deane’s family will be present from 2 to 5 PM to share memories of her life with friends and neighbors. Light refreshments will be served.

Kara Lynne Monroe

Kara Lynne Monroe Heiss

1938 - 2015 Obituary 

 

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Kara Lynne Monroe Heiss passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, Texas the 25th of November 2015.
Kara Lynne was born in Houston the 4th of November 1938. She attended West University Elementary, Pershing Junior High and graduated from Lamar High School in 1956. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Houston in 1960, majoring in French. Kara spent a semester in France which helped develop her lifelong passion for the French language and culture.
Kara's last years found her housebound due to several health issues. She made a point to stay in touch with friends and family through phone conversations and she never missed sending birthday or holiday cards to everyone in the family. Kara found great joy in her pet cats and any number of other cats that seemed to hang around her house knowing they would get fed. She also was a true fan of both the Astros and the Texans, never missing a game on TV.

Kara worked with her mother, Hilda, for many years on children's programs for West University Baptist Church and was a member of the choir for over 20 years. She was a member of the Bluebell Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and held many offices in that organization over the years.

Kara Lynne was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ann Monroe Moore and her mother Hilda and father Bill Monroe.
Kara Lynne is survived by her two brothers; Bill Monroe and wife, Debbie; Glenn Monroe and wife, Cathey, all of Fort Worth, Texas; and brother-in-law, Chadd Moore of Houston. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children. 

The interment service is to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 12th of December at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Street in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Kara's memory may be directed to Houston Humane Society, 14700 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77053; or Susan G. Komen , 602 Sawyer St., Suite 201, Houston, TX 77007.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Dec. 9, 2015

Eddie Cornitius

 Leonard Edwin Cornitius, Jr. (Ed)

1936-2015

Died on November 26, 2015, at age 79 years. The son of Leonard and Janet Cornitius, he was born in Houston, Texas on April 23, 1936. A graduate of Lamar High School, he resided all of his life in Houston with the exception of time served in the U. S. Army and immediately thereafter. He later had a highly successful career at NASA. He is remembered with love by his son, Clinton Cole Cornitius; his sister, Lynette Horrocks; his brother, Timothy Cornitius; and his wife of 45 years, Merle whom he called “A Gem”. He was a faithful member of the Nassau Bay Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 10am Tuesday, Dec. 1, followed by funeral service at 11am at Nassau Bay Baptist Church. 

Roy James Jr.

1938 - 2015 Obituary Condolences

Roy Toney James, Jr.
1938-2015
Roy Toney James, Jr., passed away on November 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Houston on June 19, 1938. He was the son of Roy T. James, Sr., and Hortense Moers James of Houston, Texas. Roy attended Lamar High School and graduated from Rice University in 1962. He was commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers and served with the 317th Combat Engineer Battalion in Germany. Later, he served in the 37th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. After serving in the Army, he entered the business community in Houston, eventually owning Lamps Etc. He engaged in various investment activities, including real estate in the Houston area and in Wimberley, Texas. Roy was a knowledgeable gun collector and avid hunter. He is survived by one brother, John V. James and wife, Martha of San Antonio, Texas; and many cousins. Roy is fortunate in life to have had many close friends from early school days through college, and his military experience, into his business and leisure life. We are thankful for the help and concern of his cousin John Simon Moers, wife Cheryl, and his friends who supported him.
The family will accept friends from 12-2PM on Wednesday, December 2nd at Forest Park Lawndale. A private Interment will immediately follow.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Dec. 1, 2015

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Roy James Jr.

Roy Toney James, Jr.   1938-2015
Roy Toney James, Jr., passed away on November 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Houston on June 19, 1938. He was the son of Roy T. James, Sr., and Hortense Moers James of Houston, Texas. Roy attended Lamar High School and graduated from Rice University in 1962. He was commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers and served with the 317th Combat Engineer Battalion in Germany. Later, he served in the 37th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. After serving in the Army, he entered the business community in Houston, eventually owning Lamps Etc. He engaged in various investment activities, including real estate in the Houston area and in Wimberley, Texas. Roy was a knowledgeable gun collector and avid hunter. He is survived by one brother, John V. James and wife, Martha of San Antonio, Texas; and many cousins. Roy is fortunate in life to have had many close friends from early school days through college, and his military experience, into his business and leisure life. We are thankful for the help and concern of his cousin John Simon Moers, wife Cheryl, and his friends who supported him.
The family will accept friends from 12-2PM on Wednesday, December 2nd at Forest Park Lawndale. A private Interment will immediately follow.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Dec. 1, 2015

ANN DUGGAN CROCKER 1938-2015

1938 - 2015 Ann Duggan Crocker, 76, of Beaumont, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, in her home. She was born October 27, 1938, in Houston, to Kathleen Rucker Duggan and Fitzhugh Lee Duggan, and had been a longtime resident of Beaumont. Ann is survived by her husband, The Reverend Byron Crocker of Beaumont; son, Mason Lee Crocker and his wife, Darla, of Sarasota, Florida; and grandchildren, Robert Byron Neumann, Madison Crocker, Mackenzie Crocker, and Matthew Crocker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen and Lee Duggan; and son, Thomas Byron Crocker. Mrs. Crocker's memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015, with a reception to follow in The Cloister, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4090 Delaware, Beaumont, Texas 77706; Alzheimer's Association , 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701; or The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.

Sharon Gasaway Brun

1938 - 2015 

 Sharon Gasaway Brun at age 76, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was the elder daughter of Ruth and Robert Gasaway. Sharon was born on July 10, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At age 12, she and her family moved to Houston, Texas. Sharon attended Lamar High School, but when Bellaire High School opened she was a member of the first graduating class. She enjoyed her college years at Sam Houston State where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and majored in art. Her roommate introduced Sharon to Marcus Brun. They were happily married for fifty years and lived in the same home they bought as newlyweds the entire time.

Shary, as she was called by many family members, spent most of her life devoted to the care of others. Just weeks before her passing she was able to attend her granddaughter's wedding in Nashville where she visited with all of her family including her one year old great-granddaughter.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Marcus Brun and her parents. She is survived by her son, Bruce A. Brun of Centerville, Ohio; her daughter, Andrea Keeler and her husband Daniel of Midland. Her grandchildren are: Christopher Brun and his wife Amy of Nashville; Lauryn Littrell and husband Steven of Nashville; Andrew Keeler and Diana Keeler of Midland. Her great-granddaughter, Gizelle Brun. Her sister, Carole Nalle and her brother-in-law George of Austin. Nephew Brian Nalle and niece Karey Oddo of Austin. Sister-in-law Cyrene Fay Collins of Hollidaysburg, PA.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to a charity of your choice in honor of Sharon; or at the Houston Center for Literacy – HouRead.org

PETER ELLIS ALMY

1938-2014

Peter Ellis Almy, of Houston, passed away in his sleep Christmas morning at the age of 76. He now joins his parents, Charles Coit Almy and Olive Irene Almy and his brother, Charles Coit Almy Jr., who preceded him in death.
A loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Peter's kindness and gentle nature was equal to his passion for learning and sharing with family and friends. A graduate of M.B. Lamar High School and Williams College in Williamstown, MA, Peter graduated Officer Candidate School and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany before returning to Houston to begin his career, marry his wife, Sarah, and start their family.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Talbott Gaitskill Almy; his sons and their families; Clay Ellis Almy and wife, Sarah Katherine Wood Almy and children Lila, Mairin, and Graham; John Gaitskill Almy; Matthew Talbott Almy and wife, Christina Anomaiprasert Almy and children, Owen, James, and Peter Wyatt; Peter is also survived by his brother's wife, Aurora Pagan Miranda Almy and family of Greensboro, North Carolina including her children Julia Irene Geniac, Jessica Eileen Almy-Pagan, Charles Edward Almy, and Teresa Almy Slack and their families; and sister in law, Ruth Lawton and her family of Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.
A memorial service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, the 9th of January 2015 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road in Houston with the Reverend Mary Wilson officiating.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Jan. 4, 2015