OBITUARIES
Kenneth Bletsch
Mar 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Bletsch, who left us on March 6, 2025 at the age of 75. He was a man who truly loved life, embracing every moment with warmth, laughter and a deep appreciation for the people around him.
Kenneth was born on February 18, 1950, in New York, New York, to...
Marshall Van Nelson
Feb 26, 2025
Nelson, Marshall Van, 52, of Riverview, FL passed away February 26, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, two children, mother, and predeceased by his father. Memorial contributions can be made online at www.LifeLinkLegacyFund.org.
Sheila Fishman
Feb 26, 2025
Sheila Armus Fishman was born on February 3, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the first child of Reuben and Betty Armus z”l and granddaughter of Rose and Sander Goloskov z”l. Her sister Ellen was born seven years later. In her family, Sheila learned how important it was to love and be loved by G!d and to love and be...
Adrianne B Sundheim
Feb 24, 2025
Adrianne Sundheim was born in 1935, grew up in Philadelphia, and was a beloved teacher of both teens and adults.
She studied at Beaver College (now Arcadia University), University of Cincinnati, and Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She designed Bible curricula, served on the faculty of various religious education workshops. Her poetry and articles were published in Reform Judaism & Lilith Magazine.
She...
Bryan Ashley DiCecco
Feb 15, 2025
Bryan Ashley DiCecco, born on September 27, 1977 in Austell, GA, passed away on February 15, 2025 at his home in Brandon, Florida.
He is survived by his daughters, Ashlie and Sophia DiCecco, his mother Ruth and stepdad John Glorioso, his father, Edward DiCecco, his brother Craig and wife Jennifer DiCecco, sister Dana and husband Michael Brule'.Bryan was an avid "Bucs"...
Dr. Robert Norman
Feb 14, 2025
Dr. Robert A. Norman, known affectionately as “Rob” or “Zayde” to his family, “Doc Rob” to his friends, and “Doc” to the many patients whose lives he touched, passed away on February 14, 2025, due to complications of pneumonia following a very successful stem cell transplant. He passed, surrounded by love, with his wife, Carol, and two of his children,...
Linda Kaplow
Feb 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda KaplowLinda Kaplow passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, laughter, family, and deep friendships. She was an avid tennis fan and competitive player. She loved (and sometimes hated) all Tampa Bay sports teams and could dazzle you with statistics, but she always held a special place...
Sheldon Goldberg
Jan 21, 2025
Goldberg, Sheldon, 88, of Tampa, passed away on January 21, 2025. Sheldon moved with his family to Tampa in 1993. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith Goldberg. He is survived by his daughter Allison Greer (Stephen), son, Craig Goldberg, niece, Charisse Stoppelman, grandchildren, Marc Goldberg, Cameron Collins, Eric Goldberg, Kyle Collins, Carly Collins, Matthew Greer,...
Miriam (Brevda) Zack
Jan 20, 2025
Miriam (Brevda) Zack, 87, of Tampa, passed away in her home on January 20 th , 2025. Born in 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, she moved to St. Petersburg as a young child, and then on to Tampa where she lived for more than seventy years. She was the loving mother to Joel Zack (New York, NY) and Michael Zack (Burbank,...
Lee Tobin
Jan 9, 2025
Lee Michael Tobin, 72, passed away on January 9, 2025, in Tampa, FL after a prolonged illness with his loving family by his side. The Tobin family settled in Tampa in 1964. Lee graduated with honors from Atlanta’s Woodward Academy.
He then went on to become a proud University of Florida Gator. Lee worked as the Assistant Sports Information Director at...
Jerome Harold Buff
Jan 9, 2025
Jerome Harold Buff, a distinguished financial analyst, passionate book collector, and devoted family man, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 93 in Tampa, Florida. He leaves behind a legacy of intellectual curiosity, deep relationships, and contributions to both his profession and his community.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Edward and Dora Bloom Buff, Jerome was an...
Tad Chalfant
Jan 7, 2025
Tad Chalfant, was born on April 18, 1956 in Michigan.
He is survived by his wife Lili, his sisters Sherry and Terri, his brother Jim, and his nieces and nephews. Tad was a loving husband, brother, and uncle. He was also a loving step-father, step-grandfather and brother-in-law. Although Tad never had children of his own, he loved his nieces and nephews.
Tad...
Lawrence Kessler
Jan 7, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Kessler, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betsey” Kessler, brother Robert (Robyn) Kessler, sister Susan (Jeffrey Berger) Kessler, son David Kessler, daughter Sarah Kessler, granddaughters Ashley Erickson and Leonore Jones, sister- and brother-in-law Victoria and Donald Wiederecht, nieces and nephews Jennifer Kessler, Beth Kessler, Alex (Kristen) Kessler, Gregory Wiederecht...
Paige Howard
Jan 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paige Howard, who left us on January 3, 2025 at the age of 26. Paige was a well-known psychic medium, healer, and spiritual advisor. She was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her, bringing joy, laughter, and love wherever she went. She dedicated her life...
Allan H. Applestein
Jan 3, 2025
Allan H. Applestein died January 3rd, 2025. He was born January 16th 1932 in Baltimore, MD, but chose South Florida as home in 1961, living first downtown, then in Coral Gables and later, Aventura. Allan was a true polymath; an avid reader, brilliant and learned across many subjects. He was a serious tennis player for many years, and a lover...
Harriet Chesler
Jan 2, 2025
CHESLER, Harriet Rochelle (Lavine) age 87 of Tampa passed away on January 2, 2025. Harriet came to Tampa with her young family in 1973, relocating from their home in Ohio. Harriet and her husband Tom (deceased in 2012) were married for 56 years. Harriet was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, bubbe and grandmother. Her love for her family was boundless.She was a...
Sherwin Ernst
Dec 23, 2024
Sherwin J. Ernst, 92, aka The Wicker Park Kid:
Sherwin J. Ernst, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy marked by adventure, devotion, strength, and wisdom. Sherwin lived a life that spanned continents, careers, and countless personal transformations. Though his journey was long and rich, it feels all too brief to those who loved him.
Born in...
Ilona M Friedman
Dec 22, 2024
Ilona Friedman (nee Gottfried) died peacefully Sunday, December 22nd 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. Daughter of Isabella and Ferenç, and younger sister to Judy (John Spitzer), she was born January 31st, 1935 in Budapest, Hungary, where she survived the Holocaust, and emigrated to Philadelphia in 1949. She graduated from Overbrook High School, attended Temple University on a full...
Mary Kalyna Picca
Dec 20, 2024
Mary Kalyna Picca (Levytzky) of Tampa passed away on December 20, 2024 at the age of 86. Mary’s parents, Alexander Levytzky and Pearl Bilous Levytzky emigrated from the Ukraine to Montreal, Canada where Mary was born on August 27, 1938.
She met her spouse, David, in Montreal, where they were married in 1961. Needing a warmer climate, they relocated to Santa...
Sarah Evelyn Slohn
Dec 19, 2024
Sarah Slohn, 86 of Tampa, passed away on December 19, 2024. She grew up in Jersey City, NJ and moved to Tampa, FL in 1958 after marrying Herbert Slohn and graduating from Columbia University as a physical therapist. Sarah was the first physical therapist at the fledgling University Community Hospital where over the course of 30 years she developed and...
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