R. J. Huff, Sr., 47, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born in El Paso, TX and came here in 1978 from Sandusky, OH. He was the Owner of R. Huff & Son’s Lawn Care and was a member of American Legion Post #14 where he was the Commander of Squadron #14 and was First Vice President of the S.A.L. District #16.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Alison J. Huff; 1 son, Timothy G. Huff of St. Petersburg; 1 daughter, Alexis N. Huff of Ft. Hood, TX; and 1 granddaughter, Keira Huff.

He was predeceased by a son, Robert J. Huff, Jr.

Robert (Bobby) George Holscher, 52 of Lehigh Acres, FL died on April 7, 2009, at his home after a brave battle with lung cancer. He was born in Tarrytown, NY on April 11, 1956 to John H. Holscher Jr. and Laura (Koch) Holscher.

Bobby was raised in Ossining, NY and served in the United States Navy as a machinist mate 3 from January 22, 1974 until January 21, 1980. He is Past Commander of the American Legion Post 323 in Lehigh Acres, FL. He was employed by ITT Water & Waste Water Management, Fort Myers Division. His hobbies included fishing, working on cars, reading, bowling, golf, traveling and enjoying time with his family and friends, especially his grandson, Tyler and his dog, Otto.

Bobby is survived by his spouse, Jacqueline Holscher of Lehigh Acres, FL, 3 grandchildren, Christopher Hagmann, Brandi Hagmann and Tyler Costa of Lehigh Acres, FL, his mother, Laura K. Holscher of Lehigh Acres, FL, 6 brothers and 6 sisters, Theresa (William) Leonard of St. Inigoes, MD, John (Barbara) Holscher III, of New London, NC, Marion Parker of Sugar Grove, VA, Dorothy (Carmine) Maugeri of Port Orange, FL, Virginia (Frederick) Del Lago of Ellenton, FL, Charles (Dina) Holscher of Hiwassee, VA, Edward (Mary Jo) Holscher of Lehigh Acres, FL, Alice (Alan) Gaines of Ruffin, NC, George (Stacey) Holscher of Chesapeake, VA, and Donald (Angel) Holscher of Lehigh Acres, FL., Rosalind (Lou) Goz of Lehigh Acres FL, sister-in-law Patricia (Mark) Masterson of Hopatcong, NJ, Margaret (John) Camera of Attleboro, MA. Cathleen (Tim) McLin Alva, FL. Bobby is survived by 19 nieces, 17 nephews. He was godfather to 11 children.

Bobby is predeceased by his son, Christopher James Costa (4/23/97), father, John H. Holscher Jr. (3/18/90), and sister, Laura M. Hriskonich (2/25/04).

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Bobby’s Life at the residence of Edward Holscher, in Lehigh Acres, on Saturday, April 11, 2009 (Bobby’s birthday), at 3:00 p.m., starting with a memorial service, followed by a time for family and friends to share fond memories and stories of Bobby.

In lieu of flowers, please offer donations in Bobby’s memory to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

We will all miss his love and laughter. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/news-press/obituary.aspx?n=robert-george-holscher-bobby&pid=125904798#sthash.xtHr5MKc.dpuf

It is with great regret that I must report that Robert (Bob) Spruill passed away. Bob had been in the hospital for over a month in the Intensive Care Unit. Bob was a member of Post & Squadron 197 in Jacksonville. He was a Past 5th District Vice Commander & Adjutant of The American Legion. Bob was currently serving as the 5th District Vice Commander of the Sons of The American Legion. He was a Past SAL 5th District Commander and also member of the 40&8 Voiture 304. He will be greatly missed by all his comrades and friends.

Submitted by
Bill Kelly
Detachment Vice Commander, Northern Area

Mr. Ransom Dale Lytle of Lakeland died by drowning Sunday, October 10, 2004. Born in Los Angeles, California, November 12, 1952, Ransom was 51 years old.

He came to Lakeland from Ft. Lauderdale in 1995 and joined The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 4 in 1998.

He is survived by his parents William and Beverly Lytle, two sons Ryan M. and Zachary R. Lytle, his fiancée, Charlene Roszell, Brothers David and Mark Lytle, Sisters Sandra Miller and Kimberly Lytle.

Ransom was laid to rest in Lakeland on October 18, 2004

Submitted By:
Larry Gehringer
Adjutant, Squadron 4 Lakeland
Detachment of Florida

He retired as an engineer for Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratories in Lexington, Mass. He was a member of the North Kingstown Veteran Fireman’s Association and the East Greenwich Veteran Fireman’s Association. He was a lifetime member of the National Ski Patrol System. He was Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 312 in Oneco, and recently elected as 8th District Vice Commander, Detachment of Florida, Sons of the American Legion.

Survivors include a son, Christopher of Sarasota; a brother, James Magnant of Cape Coral; and his parents Joseph N. Sr. and Sherrell J. of Punta Gorda.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity.