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Posted 2023-05-12 9:35 AM (#103573)

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PLATT, David P, Sr., 74, of Johnstown PA, formerly of Staten Island, NY, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born and raised in Johnstown, he lived in Staten Island for over 20 years before settling in Lexington Park, MD. David served in the United States Navy for seven years and spent much of that time on the submarine USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655). Before retiring, David was employed with Northrop Grumman at Patuxent Naval Air Station as an Engineer. An avid golfer, he enjoyed bowling and playing cards with family and friends. He was a model train enthusiast who was very proud of his Lionel train collection. Father of Tracy Levenduski, and her husband Dean, and David P Platt Jr., and his wife Aila; grandfather of 7; great-grandfather of one; brother of Donna. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday May 13, 2023, from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey. Published by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on May 12, 2023.

VERHOEVEN, Stephen Gregg, of Deland, FL, died April 17, 2023 in Vicksburg, MS. He was born August 19, 1960, a second son to proud parents Arnold and Sue Verhoeven, of Ocean Springs, MS. Gregg graduated Ocean Springs High School, Class of "78, as well as Mississippi Gulf Coast Jr College before joining the US Navy in 1980. He was a Nuclear Reactor Operator on the submarine USS John Marshall (SSBN-611). While serving aboard the Marshall, he trained with Navy Seals in Hawaii, qualified in submarines and served as the boat scuba diver on his sub. He continued his career in Nuclear with Florida Power and Light, a career that spanned 36 years in leadership positions. Gregg married Sherrie in 1981 and enjoyed many coast to coast deployments before settling in Florida in 1986. They fast became Florida "Natives", living in Miami, and Vero Beach, FL., for more than 36 years. In retirement they were building a dream home on the water in Florida. Gregg was helping to care for beloved Aunt Polly (97) in Vicksburg, MS, with whom he shared many laughs, stories, and nature walks. He was a younger brother to Gary, and his wife Cheryl, cousin to Michael, and MS. He was husband of 42 years to Sherrie, and father to Paige, Chelsea, and Derek. His entire family was everything to him. His life was full and happy with family trips, lobster diving, harvesting his coconuts, sporting events, beach days, hiking, skateboarding, kayaking, surfing, boating, wearing denim on denim, Bar-B-Ques, gardening, building and car shows with his family and so many friends. He was the dog whisperer and never met a dog, or their human, that didn't fall in love with him! And cats too!!! He loved working on his 70 Chevelle convertible, his "sleeper", which he owned for almost 45 years! He always confidently said with a smile, "You have to be pretty to be bald!" Gregg was strong, intelligent, funny, capable, loving, dedicated, true man of few words. A private family memorial is planned. Condolences can be sent through Fisher-Riles Funeral Home in Vicksburg, Ms. Published by The Sun Herald on May 12, 2023.

CLEVENGER, Rodney L., of Oregon, Ohio, died at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio on May 6, 2023. Rodney was born to James Malcolm Clevenger and Ella Mae Browning on February 24, 1938. Raised with his brother, James Michael (pre-deceased), they called the south end of Toledo their home. Upon graduating from Libby high school in 1957, Rod joined the Navy and served on the submarine USS Sirago (SS-485) as an electronics technician. After an honorable discharge in 1961, Rod began his second career working at Dana for 26 years as a toolmaker. Based on his love of windsurfing, Rod started his third career owning and operating Sailboard Alley which became one of the largest windsurfing shops in the Midwest. Rod's love for windsurfing kept him on a board well into his 70's continuing to travel across the U.S. and the Caribbean participating in windsurfing regattas. The love of his life was Nancy Torda-Clevenger, his wife of 60 plus years. While home on leave, Rod met Nancy on a blind date with his high school buddy Jim D. In 1960 Rod and Nancy were married following his discharge from the Navy. Over their 60-year marriage, they loved to travel and enjoyed every day in the home they built on the shore of Lake Erie in 1969-1970, where they still live today. In addition to being a loving husband, Rod cherished his two children, Jim Clevenger (Vicki Gall) and Rebecca Masters (Victor Polen), and his seven grandchildren. As coach, fan, friend or confidante, Rod was actively involved in the lives of all his kids and grandchildren, setting examples that helped form the foundation for who they are today. He enjoyed spending time with his neighbors sitting on the breakwall having a beer and watching the sun set. Later in life, he took up golf and looked forward to meeting his good friend Denny for breakfast at the The American Table and a round of golf at Collins Park. He possessed a strong sense of purpose and he loved to talk about his windsurfing and time spent on the Sirago. He knew what he wanted to do, and he always figured out how to get it done and that was the example he set for us all. We were lucky to have him, and he will be sorely missed. We love you, Rod! A celebration of Rod's life will be held Sunday May 21, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 at Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, OH with lunch served at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Alzheimer's Association or the Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Published by The Blade on May 11, 2023.

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