OBITUARIES
Donald Jack Zion
Jul 23, 2025
ZION, Donald Jack, age 92, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Ruskin, Florida. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Syracuse, NY.
Don was predeceased by his parents, Barry and Esther (née Forman) Zion, and his brothers, Earl and Stuart Zion. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandy (Kaye) Zion; his daughter, Jodie (Carl) Brendlinger of Ashburn, Virginia;...
Eliot Pollack
Jul 23, 2025
POLLACK, Eliot, 73, of Zephyrhills, passed on July 23, 2024. Eliot worked at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica, NY. A great hobbyist, he loved woodworking, cars, and photography. Eliot is predeceased by his mother, Sylvia (Waltzer) Pollack; father, Samuel Pollack; and sisters, Nancy Gay Pollack and Natalie (Pollack) Masker. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Wyman) Pollack; niece,...
Lili Kaufmann
Jul 18, 2025
Lili Kaufmann (née Verga), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, trailblazer, and lifelong Jewish leader, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 82.
Lili was born on May 24, 1943, in Portland, Maine. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her degree in biology from City College of New York (CCNY), an early sign of her sharp...
Marc Geiger
Jul 16, 2025
GEIGER, Marc, of Tampa, passed away on July 16, 2025. Born and raised in Champaign, Illinois, Marc carried with him a strong sense of community, a love for the water, and an unwavering dedication to those around him.
A graduate of Champaign Central High School, Marc was an avid swimmer and proud member of the school’s swim team. After graduation, Marc...
Steven Milton Rudolf
Jul 11, 2025
Steve was born and raised in Philadelphia. He studied Theater at University of Tampa and received a BA in 1969. He had a long and distinguished career in the performing arts world. After graduation, he continued to study, perform and work back of house at the renowned Hedgerow Theatre in Philadelphia. He returned to his adopted home town of Tampa...
Andrea Newman Zazik
Jun 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Andrea Newman Zazik, age 68, on June 28, 2025. Born on March 30th, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, Andi was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and kindness.
Andi married her devoted husband, Errol Zazik, in...
Betty Ann Howard
Jun 24, 2025
In loving memory and celebration of the beautiful life of a beautiful soul.
Mrs. Betty Ann Howard (affectionately known to many as Mrs. Betty), was born on November 27th, 1931, in Athens, Georgia to the late Richard Brown and Minnie Stephens Brown, her loving parents. Outside of the few years that she spent in Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Betty called Tampa,...
Jonathan Smith
Jun 21, 2025
SMITH, Jonathan W., age 42, passed away on June 21st at Brandon Regional Hospital due to a rare blood disorder. Jonathan's life was truly blessed in many ways, and he touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Born on October 27, 1982, in Harford, Maryland, Jonathan was the beloved son of Melinda and Marvin Smith. He was an exceptional student...
MaryAnn Chant
Jun 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of MaryAnn Chant, beloved mother, cherished daughter, caring sister, devoted aunt, and loyal friend, who left us peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
MaryAnn is survived by her loving sons, Terence Chant Jr. and Brian Chant (Andrew Henderson), her beloved parents, MaryAnn and Emil Richard...
Larry Cisco Vanderpool
Jun 15, 2025
Larry Cisco Vanderpool, of Tampa, Florida, passed away at home peacefully at the age of 79.
Larry was raised in Indianola, Iowa, and went on to attend Iowa State University, where he proudly joined the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity and began his lifelong devotion to the Cyclones.
His years in Indianola and at lowa State shaped many of the friendships and...
Ronald Haebig
Jun 9, 2025
Ronald Edward Haebig, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on June 9, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, at 77 years of age.
Ron was born on April 13, 1948, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. His parents, Clarence and Irene (Eberhardy) Haebig, settled in Wausau and built a close-knit and hard-working family. The third of eleven children, Ron grew up working...
Dennis Shavelson
Jun 1, 2025
Dr. Dennis Shavelson, DPM, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on June 1, 2025.
A respected leader in his field, Dr. Shavelson dedicated his life to advancing the practice of podiatry and biomechanics. He maintained a successful private practice and shared his expertise as an educator at the New York School for Podiatry. His commitment to excellence led him to serve as...
Bonnie Lean Solomon
May 31, 2025
Bonnie Lean Solomon, 79, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 31st 2025. Bonnie was born in Baltimore, MD to Gilbert and Sylvia Lean on April 4th, 1946.Bonnie grew up in Baltimore, surrounded by her four siblings and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins with whom she shared deep, lifelong bonds. Bonnie attended the University of...
Gerald Leopold
May 20, 2025
Gerry was born in Cape Town, South Africa to Max Leopold and Ilse Flaxman. They left the hardship of South Africa for a better life in the states when he was 9 years old. They ended up residing in Jacksonville, Florida, where Gerry graduated from Landon High School. After high school, Gerry enlisted in the US Army, where he served...
Myrna Ana Starr
May 6, 2025
Myrna Ana Starr, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2025, after a courageous battle with Uterine Cancer. She was 62 years old.
Born on August 10th, 1962, Myrna was the cherished daughter of Ramon and Gladys Mederos, who immigrated to the United States from Cuba to build a better life for their family. Alongside...
Otto Weitzenkorn
May 3, 2025
Otto Weitzenkorn passed peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with his wife and daughter at his side. Otto is survived by Elaine, the love of his life and wife of over 68 years, his two children, Ron (Alice) and Joan Wadler (Marc), and four grandchildren, Anne Weitzenkorn (Alex Azizi), Emma Weitzenkorn (Cristian Chiriboga), Katie Wadler Price (Nicholas) and...
Heidi Michele Barron
Apr 25, 2025
Heidi Barron, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was tragically murdered on April 25, 2025, in a senseless act of domestic violence.
Heidi was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She was Gale’s youngest daughter, Sara and Sam’s sister, and an adoring aunt to Nathaniel, Alex, Julian, and Emily. Her family meant everything to her, and she...
Stephen Paul Savitt
Apr 25, 2025
Stephen Savitt passed away on April 25, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born in New York City on February 25, 1939 and was predeceased in death by his parents Benjamin Savitsky and Mildred Savitsky. He is survived by his wife & college sweetheart of 64 years, Gerri Buchman Savitt, his wonderful son Alan Savitt and daughter in law,...
Mary Sue Rothenberg
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Sue Rothenberg passed away at home with family on April 22, 2025. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 57 years, Fred Rothenberg; sons Paul (Lolene), Charles, and Sam (Lindsey); grandchildren Asher, Ezra, Saskia, Savannah, Miles, Henry, and Oscar; and countless family and friends.
Mary Sue was born to Samuel and Julia Flom on February 7, 1945, at...
Eugene Jay Beck
Apr 7, 2025
BECK, Eugene Jay, age 90 of Tampa died Monday, April 7, 2025. Mr. Beck was born in New York and came to Tampa in 1980 from Miami where he had resided since the age of 13. He proudly served in the National Guard and worked as a court bailiff. Although he never had a family of his own, he lived...
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