OBITUARIES

Jan 29, 2023

 

Anthony Robert Micucci, 33, passed away at home in Westminster, Colorado, onSunday, January 29, 2023. Anthony was born on January 30, 1989 in Hudson, NY toJane Micucci and the late Richard Micucci.

Anthony spent his early years in South Florida where he enjoyed collecting seashells onthe beach and climbing palm trees. When Anthony moved to Saugerties, NY, hecreated friendships...

Jan 29, 2023

Richards, Dr. Ira S., died in Dade City on January 29, 2023.  Ira was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara of Wesley Chapel, FL.  He also leaves behind his son, Charles (Ashley) of Celebration, FL, his son Jeffrey of Wesley Chapel, FL, his mother-in-law, Ceceil Mildworm of New York, grandsons, Austin and Hudson...

Jan 27, 2023

Laurence R. “Larry” Hock passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 27 at the age of 62. 

Larry was born in Bronx, New York on January 21, 1961. He is survived by his wife, Dawn, and their daughters Brianna and Alexandra; his brother, Adam Hock; and is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Marilyn Hock and uncle Steve Vincent. 

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Jan 23, 2023

Dr. Robert Bruce Ettleman passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23rd, on his 69th birthday, in Tampa, Florida. Rob, a dentist known as “Dr. E”,  created Gulf Coast Dental Outreach with Janet, after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.  This is a community dental project that has helped hundreds of low-income patients afford quality dental care.  Rob was a radio-controlled plane...

Jan 17, 2023

Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the age of 75 following her long fight with ALS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Janet Burick, and her brother, Elliot Burick. She is survived by Herb Swarzman, her husband of 47 years; her daughter, Elizabeth; her nephew Steven Burick, and numerous other...

Jan 11, 2023

Shirley Kanas Polonsky, age 87, passed away on Wednesday January 11th after a long hard battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Shirley was born in Philadelphia and was part of a very close strong Jewish family where all of the aunts, uncles, and cousins were not just family but friends.  She met her soul mate, Nelson, when she was just 14.  They married...

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Jan 7, 2023

Saad, Mary Smith died January 7, 2023 at 91 years old. She was born in Maple Shade, New Jersey, on January 12, 1931 to Walter Merle Smith and Bertha Bierman Smith. Mary grew up in Darby, PA with six siblings. At 21, she moved to Frankfurt, Germany, to work as a secretary for the US military. This experience ignited a...

Jan 7, 2023

 

Norton (“Norty”) Baskin, 93, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was predeceasedby his beloved wife, Marilyn (“Lyn”) Weiss Baskin, and son, Craig Baskin. He is survived by hisbeloved brother Howard and sister-in-law Cheryl Baskin of Pittsburgh, PA, his daughter Janice (“Jan”) Baskin and son Scott Baskin of Tampa, FL, beloved granddaughter Alexandra (“Avi”) Baskin of Paris, France,...

Dec 31, 2022

HUDSON, Charles Barry, 87, of Tampa, died on December 31 2022

Charles was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935 to George and Hilda Hudson.  It was in his home state that he received his education at the University of Pennsylvania and it was there that he joined the rowing crew team of 1955. The team won the international Henley Regatta...

Dec 30, 2022

Shur, Phyllis, 73, of Tampa, passed away on December 30, 2022. Phyllis came to Florida from Wilmington, Delaware in 1972. Phyllis worked for the Tampa Police Department. She loved to shop and had a strong connection to animals, specifically cats. She will be sorely missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...

Dec 26, 2022

SMITH, Robert Hayden "Bob", 80, of Tampa, passed away on December 26, 2022. Bob was an incredible teacher for 46 years, Environmental Education and Biology being his passion. Bob was a founding member of LEEF (League of Environmental Educators in Florida), founded in 1981 and still going strong today. He served in many positions on the leadership board. He was a...

Dec 22, 2022

 

Wistrand, Rhiannon Sarah Xaviara, 39 of Tampa/St Petersburg passed away on December 22, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Eric Wistrand.  Survivors include her beloved wife Daphne Wistrand, mother and step-father Renee and Shawn Krause, brother and sister-in-law Carlos and Mellissa Wilfong, nephew Viktor Wilfong, brother Cody Krause, and numerous...

Dec 22, 2022

SANCHEZ, Richard "Rick", 74, of Tampa, passed away on December 22, 2022. Rick spent 16 years with Hillsborough county schools as a mechanical tech. He enjoyed fishing, diving and boating. Rick is predeceased by his two sons, Robert Lindsay Jr., and Daryl Sanchez. He is survived by his wife and love of over 36 years, Valerie Sanchez, and four beloved...

Dec 18, 2022

 

 

Bessie and George Haymond welcomed Sharon Ann Haymondinto their world on June 29, 1938. Little did they know that she wouldexperience ration stamps, black outs, air raid sirens, P38’s, and blimpsin their humble home in San Diego, California.

My fondest childhood memory was the Saturday we spent in theyard catching butterflies. Sharon always had a passion for the...

Dec 15, 2022

 

Picca Ph.D., David, 100 of Tampa, passed away December 15, 2022. He was born in the small, rural farming town of Cervinara, in the Province of Avellino, Campania, Italy. He emigrated to the United States with his beloved wife Mary and spent his final years in Tampa with his family.  

David valued education, was a prolific reader, had a passion...

Dec 13, 2022

Hirsch, Gail, 87 of Tampa passed away December 13, 2022. She was surrounded by family, and she beautifully passed with Jewish Star of David in hand. Gail was a 64-year resident of Tampa and she adored living here. Gail was predeceased by her loving husband, Lester Hirsch, Junior. She is survived by her “favorite people”, her sons, Rabbi David Hirsch...

Dec 3, 2022

 

COTO, Robert Abelardo, 73, of Tampa, died December 3, 2022. Robert served 21 years in the US Airforce, domestically and abroad, before retiring to his hometown of Tampa. Always a smile on his face and an Airforce cap on his head, Bob enjoyed the pleasures of boating and fishing, as well as preparing culinary delights for friends and family....

Dec 2, 2022

Liss - Michael Andrew, Jan. 22, 1943 - Dec. 2, 2022, originally from Long Beach, New York, passed away on Dec. 2, 2022, at the age of 79. Michael spent his retirement years in Tampa, Florida. After living with Parkinson's disease for several years, Michael is now at peace. A devoted husband and beloved father and grandfather, Michael is survived...