OBITUARIES
Blanche Fierstein
Oct 29, 2021
Blanche Berger Fierstein, 99-years-old, of Odessa, FL, passed away in her home on October 29, 2021. Blanche was born on August 4, 1922 to Selma and Ben Berger in Baltimore, MD. She married Jacob S. Fierstein in 1945 and they worked together their entire lives. First, they had a chicken and egg stall at Belair Market in Baltimore, and...
Carolyn Altman
Oct 29, 2021
ALTMAN (née Fish), Carolyn, 85, of Sun City Center, passed away on October 29, 2021. Carolyn was the treasured wife of Martin Altman, beloved sister of Ceil Kolin (Barry (deceased)), devoted Mother to Marc (Paula Williams) of Cleveland, Ohio, Robert of Indianapolis, Indiana and Dr. Jerald (Lisa) of Phoenix, Arizona. She was proud Nana Carol of Jordan Bupp, Brooke Altman, Sophie...
Alvin Bernstein
Oct 28, 2021
Born May 13, 1926 to Charles and Sara Bernstein, Alvin Bernstein passed away October 28, 2021 at the age of 95. Alvin lived a full and active life. He even played some tennis, the game he loved, the Sunday before his death. After enlisting at age 17 and serving in the U.S Army Air Force, he earned a Master of...
Virginia Johnson
Oct 22, 2021
Virginia Kaye Johnson, 77, of Tampa, FL passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in Tampa. A namesake of her mother, Virginia most often went by the name Kaye. She was born November 28, 1943 in Grand Forks, ND to Orland Jerome Lund and Virginia Marie Lickteig. She grew up in Grand Forks and graduated early from Central High School...
Ronald Kraff
Oct 21, 2021
RONALD SHAIL KRAFF, 62, of Tampa, died October 21, 2021 after a 7 year battle with cancer. Ronald was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, as an infant in 1960. He was a former member of Congregation Beth Am and was planning to be a future member of Kol Ami once the covid lifted. Survivors include...
Phyllis Kanik
Oct 14, 2021
KANIK, Phyllis Helene, 86, of Tampa, passed away on October 14, 2021. Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Dr. Keith Kanik and Andrew Kanik. Services were held graveside at Gan Shalom Cemetery in Lutz, Florida.
Herbert Sobel
Oct 11, 2021
Herbert “Herb” Sobel, passed on October 11, 2021, at age 86. He was born and raised in Chicago to parents Rose and Abraham. It was there that he met his loving wife, Judith, “Judy” Markowitz. Not only did he serve proudly as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, he earned his Masters degree and became a successful stock broker. Above...
Charlotte Shapiro Saks
Oct 10, 2021
Charlotte Ann Shapiro Saks, 99, passed peacefully October 10, 2021 at her apartment in Weinberg Village in Tampa. She was born to Isadore and Sarah Shapiro on June 27, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the oldest of two. Charlotte Saks was proud to be a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service. In retirement, she loved her many...
Constantine Laliotis
Oct 6, 2021
LALIOTIS, Constantine J., 41, lifelong resident of Tampa passed away on October 6, 2021. He attended Chamberlain High School. A talented electrician by trade, he helped many people with numerous projects, electrical and beyond. He was deeply loved by his family and he especially loved his nieces and nephews. They loved to play with their Theo Costa, he was their...
Hannah Pincus
Oct 5, 2021
PINCUS, Hannah, 89 years of age was born January 3rd, 1932, in Union City, New Jersey and deceased October 5th, 2021, in Wimauma, Florida. A first generation American, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Brooklyn College and her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Miami. Hannah was a lifetime educator who served 33 years in...
Maria Sallerson-Joyner
Oct 4, 2021
Sallerson-Joyner, Maria Joyce, age 38 of Tampa died Monday, October 4, 2021. Maria was born in Baltimore, Maryland and came to Tampa in 2015. She was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom and taught in their religious school. She was preceded in death by her father, Seymour Sallerson. Survivors include her beloved husband of 15 years, Anthony Joyner, her...
Mary Arce
Oct 3, 2021
ARCE, Mary, 56, of South Pasadena, Florida, passed away on October 3, 2021. Mary loved cosmetology and her family. She is survived by her four son’s, Manuel Perez, Francisco Perez, Daniel Perez, Marcelino Perez, two daughters, Sara Lowry, Magdalena Perez, two sisters, Elena Hunter, Miriam Wood, two brothers, Julio Arce, Claudio Arce, and nine cherished grandchildren. A funeral will...
Dr. Jack Zichlin
Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Jack Zichlin 101, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021. He was born May 24, 1920 in New York City. In his early 20's he enlisted in the United States Army during WWII. He was stationed in the United States followed by Berma, India. In 1952 he met and married the love of his life, Sylvia. They were...
Charles Gamson
Sep 28, 2021
GAMSON, Charles Coleman, age 83, of Tampa died Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Charlie was born in Mt. Vernon, NY and was the owner of Aaron Scrap Metals for 30 years in Orlando before coming to Tampa. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan and his brother Alvin Gamson. Survivors include his sons and daughters in law,...
Joanne Weisman
Sep 21, 2021
WEISMAN, Joanne, age 85 died Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Mrs. Weisman was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was an elementary school teacher and started her career at GreenBay Roads School in Highland Park, IL. Locally she taught for 18 years at Mort Elementary, 17 years at Hunters Green Elementary and retired from Lewis Elementary School. She was preceded in...
Robert Franzblau
Sep 16, 2021
FRANZBLAU, Robert Mark, “Bob”, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Tampa on September 16, 2021. Bob was born on December 9, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY to Abe and Myra Franzblau. Bob attended the New York State Maritime Academy, Fort Schuyler, graduating in 1947. He married his life partner, Jo Zimmer, in 1954. They were together for 61...
Vilma Feliciano
Sep 15, 2021
FELICIANO, Vilma I., 89, of Tampa, passed away on September 15, 2021. Born on July 16, 1932 to Francisco and Gloria Feliciano, Vilma was a strong and talented woman who touched so many lives. Survivors include her children; Yolanda Bryson, Franklin Martinez, and Diana Velez, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild all of whom she loved dearly. A...
Vincent Spontak
Sep 14, 2021
Vincent Paul Spontak, 66, entered the kingdom of God on Sept. 14, 2021. Vincent, son of Agnes and George Spontak, was born on Sept. 22, 1954 in Ocala, Florida. He was married to Margaret Hankinson Spontak for 39 years and had one grown son, Michael Spontak (Laura Mahoney) of St. Augustine. He had two brothers, Chris Spontak (Ocala) and...
Don Deno
Sep 12, 2021
DENO, Don W., 97, of Ruskin, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2021 due to natural causes. Born on September 3, 1924 to Norman and Edith Deno and raised in the suburban Chicago area, he began college at University of Illinois which was interrupted by WWII. The US Navy used his talents to teach radio and...
Anne Kantor
Sep 11, 2021
Anne Echelman Kantor, 85, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sept 11, 2021. She’d expressed deep contentment and gratitude for the beautiful life she had led, noting that she’d had three great love affairs. A native and life-long resident of Tampa, she graduated from H.B.Plant High School and Tulane’s Sophie Newcomb College. She excelled in art history and theater....
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