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THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC VALLEY STATE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 B9 Suspect in mall stabbings says victims provoked 1 attacks By Alex Whitlatch Longmore in Mesa. Mall em- tion Tuesday at a hospital with the mall to keep them low," nomic engine." THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Police said Bernard E. Allen, ployees found non-life-threatening injuries. Shelley said. Police said Allen was re25, admitted killing 31-year-old Jackson, who Allen knew neither of the The biggest challenge for po- leased two years ago from A Mesa man suspected in Issura Jackson after they lived in victims, and told police he lice has been a spike in proper- prison after serving seven years two stabbings at Fiesta Mall bumped each other in a hall- Tempe, on knew he had done wrong.

ty crimes outside the mall, such for a drive-by shooting and this week said he felt disre- way leading to the restroom. the bathroom Police and Mesa officials as vehicle burglaries and car burglary, and has a history of spected after being bumped by Jackson was stabbed in the floor. He died spent much of Tuesday defend- thefts last summer, he said. mental illness. He told police one man and making eye con- back with an 8-inch butcher before para- ing the Fiesta Mall area, calling Steve Wright, a city spokes- he had seen his doctor hours tact another, according to knife purchased for $41.60 medics ar- it safe.

man, called the stabbing "a ran- before the killing and received with police reports. from a kitchen store about 10 Bernard rived, police Police Cmdr. Joe Shelley said dom act." medication. Police on Tuesday provided minutes earlier, police said. said.

there has been little violent "This could have happened Nobody answered the door E. Allen details on the stabbings Sunday Several witnesses then saw Allen is also suspected of crime, which would include ag- in any mall and in any city," he at his home in west Mesa, and and Monday, one of which left a Allen walk through the mall stabbing Lathaniel Clinton gravated assaults, robberies said. "It doesn't change our fo- neighbors said they did not man dead in a bathroom off the holding the bloody knife with a Brown, 22, a day earlier in the and sexual assaults, at the mall cus, our commitment to the know him. food court. blank stare on his face.

He was men's department at Macy's af- since July. Fiesta district, or our efforts Allen was booked on one Police also called a commu- arrested without incident ter the men made eye contact, "To be honest, it is a very safe with Westcor or any other count of first-degree murder nity meeting for 6:30 tonight at about 1 p.m. as he sat on a bench police said. place to go. We have very few businesses that are committed and one count of aggravated asRhodes Junior High, 1860 S.

outside a mall entrance. Brown was in stable condi- fights and we are working with to making that a viable eco- sault. OBITUARIES Musician Sean Levert, 39, son of 0'Jays star, dies after falling ill in jail By Thomas J. Sheeran ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND Sean Levert, a third of the 1980s trio LeVert and son of lead O' Jays singer Eddie Levert, has died after falling ill while serving a jail term. He was 39.

Authorities said Monday that an autopsy was inconclusive but foul play was ruled out. Sean Levert was sentenced Joe Sanchez age 70 has left this life to enter his new life in heaven March 30, 2008. He was born July 19, 1937 in Phoenix AZ. Where he lived and worked all his life. He is survived by his wife Sandra, 5 daughters 4 step children.

Sandra Shaffer (Marty), Camille Smith, Elaine, Susan, Jennifer Sanchez, Brenda Ramirez (Eddie), Victor Fillmore, Tammy Kelso, Rita Vasquez. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren Michael, Andrea, Anthony, Adrian, Theresa, Leslie, Richard, Tiffany, Edward, Melissa, Felicia, Trish, Andrew, last but not least James. He is also survived by 22 beloved great. grandchildren. He is also survived 1 brother and 2 sisters, Edward Sanchez, Gloria Temporado, MaryLou Garcia.

He served honorably in US Air Force: He worked in the roofing industry for over 50 years. He owned his own business Sun Devil Roofing. For the last 16 years he worked for Classic Roofing where he retired due to his illness a rare disease N.S.F. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and a host of friends. He will be remembered for his loving spirit, and of heart, and how always laugh.

We will always kindness, love and miss him. A viewing is planned for Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 at 5 pm. 7pm. Recitation of the Holy Rosary is planned for 7pm. 8pm.

At Resthaven Park Chapel 4310 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix, AZ. Funeral will be private. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC azcentral.com Place your obit in The Arizona Republic and remember your loved one on azcentral.com.

For into. visit azcentral.com or call (602) 444-8774. last week to one year and 10 months in jail for failing to pay $89,025 in child support. He died at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland late Sunday, less than an hour after he was taken there from the jail, said coroner Frank Miller. Levert was sentenced by Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Nancy Margaret Russo, who said a presentence report indicated he had been Richard Randall Shumway, 82 of Me- Monday, March 31, 2008.

He was born May 10, 1925 in Long Beach, CA to Aquilla Frank Shumway and Mabel Lavern Randall Shumway. He moved at the age of 9 months with his family to Needies, CA. Again at the age of 2 the family moved to Winslow, AZ where he remained and graduated from Winslow High School in 1943. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Scoutmaster, Bishop, a temple worker and in many other auxiliary positions.

and his wife a full time mission on the island of Niue in the South Pacific. He graduated as a mechanical engineer from the University of Arizona in 1947, going on to become a professional engineer and chief engineer vice-president of Chubco Bakery Equipment Co. in Oakland, CA. He proudly served our country in WWII. Richard was a devoted husband, loving son, father, brother, grandfather and a trusted friend all who knew him.

Richard leaves behind not only the love of his family, but of all who knew him. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Adelia (Huggins) Shumway whom he married on June 27, 1947. He is also survived by three sons Richard Randall Shumway, Michael Dwayne Shumway (Barbara), Stephen Frank Shumway (Patrice) and two daughters Marsha Ann Shumway Peterson (Ron) and Deborah Lynn Shumway Whetten (James), fifteen grandchildren, fourteen a sister and brother-in-law Joyce Shumway Beydler (Royce). He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from p.m.

Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Aspen Ward, 1249 S. 48th Mesa, AZ.

The family suggests contributions in Richard's name be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 6063 Arbor Building Mesa, AZ 85206. addicted to marijuana from the time he was 14 until recently. He didn't speak at his sentencing and gave no indication of any health problems, the judge said Monday. His brother Gerald Levert, who had success as a solo artist after leaving their trio, died in 2006 at the age of 40 of an accidental mix of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The brothers had formed Theodore Herbert dale, AZ, passed 2008.

He was born Feb. 23, 1925 in Lordsburg, NM. At the age of 19, he became a.B-24 pilot in WWII. He graduated from the UofA with honors. In 1948 he married Eileen Perrin.

He owned and op- Siek, 83, of Glenaway March 28, erated Siek Poultry Farm in Benson and then became a Pinal Agricultural County Agent. In 1957, he and his family moved to Glendale when he was the manager of the 11,000 acre J.G. Boswell farming operation, which later, became Sun City. He then an independent crop dusting and farming operation of cotton and the largest citrus orchard in Arizona. In 1971, while he was farming, he obtained his MBA from ASU and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

In the 80's, he managed a large farming operation in Paraguay. In later years, he was a He was very active in the Glendale community. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Eileen, children: Evelyn, William (Mary Ann), Jeffrey (Jeannett), Julie (Duane); grandchildren: Amy, Jason (Pam), Heather, Christopher, Jeremy; two sisters Irene (Henry) and Harriet (Bob); two sisters-in-law Marge and Gwen along with many nieces and nephews who he loved as his own children. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 4th at 11 am at Glendale 1st United Methodist Church, 7102 N. 58th Drive, Glendale, AZ.

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At Gerald Levert's funeral service in November 2006, Sean Levert and his father per- Verna Stevens, 96, of Tempe passed away March 30, 2008 in Chandler, AZ. She was born January 19, 1912 to Joel and Leah Allen in Trenton, NJ. She was employed for 19 years and retired with the Arizona Cotton Growers Association. For the last few years Verna lived at Merrill Gardens in Mesa, her AZ. Richard A.

Ste- by Dignity She is survived son vens. Private Family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made Verna's name to Hospice of the Valley 1188 N. Dobson Rd, Chandier, AZ 85224. Inez "Mimi" Storey, 99, of Phoenix, Arizona, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and selfless friend, passed away March 26, 2008.

She was born in Portland, Maine on September 28, 1908 and moved to Arizona in 1959. Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Norman W. Storey. Inez is survived by her sons Norman Family Owned (Betsy) and Michael (Sarah); grandchildren Shauna Herman (Troy), (Jennifer), Daniel (Julie), Kevin '(April) and Jim' (Michelle); 14 great grandchildren; daughter in law, Linda Storey; good friend and "daughter" Fran Marchetti. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM, Friday, April 4, 2008 at St.

Bernadette's Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale. The family wishes to give great thanks to The Beatitudes for the care Inez received from its dedicated and caring staff. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W. Glendale Ave.

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The elder Levert's group, the O' Jays, was known for such smash hits as Back Stabbers and Love Train. Sean Levert found a new third partner last year and was trying to revive LeVert. An autopsy was done Monday but no immediate cause of death was determined, according to Powell Caesar, a spokes- John F. Tomlinson-July 30, 1936- March 30, 2008. John passed away peacefully at Brighton Gardens Hospice Care in Scottsdale with his family by his side.

John's greatest source of strength came from his 50 years of sobriety in AA. John survived by his children: John (Laura); four grandchildren: Angela Melvin Elizabeth Taylor; and, Bryn his (Sean); Zachary; Kelsey and Jake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to Hospice of the Valley or the American Lung Association. James Z. Tucker I1, 44, of Surprise, AZ, left us suddenly on March 25th, 2008.

He was born in Newport Beach, CA and served as a US Marine. VETERAN He was currently working towards his degree in computers. A beloved husband, father and friend, he will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service. will be held at 1:30 PM, Desert Hills Memorial Park, 6500 East Bell Scottsdale, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. Donations for the family are being accepted at any Bank of America location, in Tara Tucker -Sav Concetta Marie Tynan, 68, left this world in the presence of her family on March 29, 2008 at her home. Chet was born to Samuel Josephine Marchese in Poughkeepsie, New York on June 22, 1939. In 2005 she moved to El Mirage, after living in Tucson for 26 years. She attended White Plains Hospital School of Nursing and re- Dignity ceived her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Nursing Education from Columbia University, and her Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Degree from Albany Medical College.

While in New York she met her groom and worked at White Plains Hospital. She committed her life to raising her two sons and two daughters. She was Vice President of Operations and Community Services for Handmaker Jewish Services for the Management Enterprises, Inc. until her retirement in 2004, at which time she was awarded the Woman of Valor Award. Chet wanted to be remembered for establishing the first Native Amerihospice program in the United States on the Tohono O'odham Reservation Archie Hendricks Skilled Nursing Facility in Sells, Arizona.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gene, her sister, Angela Ambrosia of Gilbert, two brothers, Frank Marchese of Henderson, NV, Anthony Marchese of Poughkeepsie, New York; two sons, Kevin Tynan and his wife Cari of Buckeye, John Tynan and his wife Rene of Tempe, two daughters, Kathy Tynan and her partner Robbie Hernandez of Henderson, NV, and Concetta Ann Duncan, and her husband Will, of El Mirage. Concetta is known as "Nani" to her six grandchildren: Moriah, Brody, Thomas, Jacob, Kyle and Samantha, and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. Her family and those who had the fortune to call her "friend" will remember her for her integrity, her gentle manner, her forgiving and accepting attitude of all people and most of all her great love. We will miss you, Nani. In lieu of flowers, donation will be thankfully accepted at: Handmaker Foundation, 2221 N.

Rosemont Boulevard, Tucson, 85712 (520) 881-2323 and the Arizona Nurses Association: Concetta Tynan Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund, 1850 E. Southern, Suite-1, Tempe, AZ, 85282. 480-831-0404. A public memorial will be held on Saturday April 5 between and 1pm at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, Arizona. A funeral mass be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 300 N.

Tanque Verde Loop Road Tucson, AZ on Wednesday April 9th at 10am. Afterwards, she will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery. Then there will be a celebration of her life at the Harrison Hills Clubhouse, 4675 S. Harrison Road, Tucson AZ. It's not just hospice.

It's Hospice of the Valley. Providing comfort and dignity as life nears its end. HOSPICE VALLEY To learn more about Your not -profit our services, call hospice since 1977 602.530.6900 or visit how.org man for the Cuyahoga County's coroner's office. Levert suffered from high blood pressure and had been hallucinating in jail, Caesar said. Toxicology reports could take four to six weeks, he said.

Warden Kevin McDonough said earlier that Levert had been sick and guards were watching him at the jail's regular cellblock because he had been acting strangely. Florence E. (Betty) Webb passed away on March 18, 2008 at her residence in Globe, Arizona. She was married to M. Carl (Dutch) Webb and was co-owner of the I Ranch between Miami and Superior Arizona.

Florence attended and graduated from NAU with a teaching degree. She taught school in Prescott and in Tonto Basin, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband Dutch. Florence is survived by her son Timothy Carl Webb (Julia) of Globe, two grandsons, Chris and James Webb, one granddaughter Kathryn Evans and 6 great grandchildren. Services were private.

Matt J. Worklan, 88, Passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 in Peoria, AZ. He is survived by his beloved Wife of 61 years, Worklan, of Dignity Dorothy Sun City, AZ. He is also survived his Daughter, Susan Bell, Peoria, AZ; Sisters, Mary Stanonik, Barron, WI and Betty Gerzel, Gurnee, IL; Brother, a John Worklan, Phoenix, AZ; Granddaughter, Judy (Garth) Bell-Kruger, Surprise, AZ. He is preceded in death by his sister, Ann Prebil and his grandson, Robert Bell.

Also surviving is his GreatGranddaughter, Abigail Kruger, Surprise, AZ. Visitation will be 4 to 6 P.M., Tuesday, April 1, with Scripture Service at 5:30 P.M., both at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Sun City, AZ. A Mass will be celebrated 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 2 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 W.

Palmeras Drive, Sun City, AZ. Lois "Doll" Zimtbaum, 64, of Phoenix, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. She moved to Phoenix 30 years ago from Pittsburgh, PA. She Dignity, will be remembered by all of those whose lives she touched as the most positive, happy, optimistic, fun loving person they'd met, and her family will remember her as the most supportive, loving, devoted and giving person ever. Her spirit was amazingly powerful and she will forever be a source of strength and to us all.

Lois is survived by her husband, Sam, daughters Pam Bardzik and Ronda Lewellyh, stepsons Lorence, Ronald and Gary Zimtbaum, sister Lisa Cassell, nieces Jayme and Jayden, and granddaughters Chelsea and Haley Bardzik. The Memorial service will be Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Noon at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E.

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