OBITUARIES

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....

Gail Meyer

Aug 29, 2021

MEYER, Gail Francine, 73, of Tampa, passed away on August 29, 2021. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was a miracle and legacy.  As a USF Bull dual MIS/Accounting degree graduate, Gail went back to college with her kids after many years of bookkeeping to achieve her goals.  She was a very dedicated mother who was very active in...

Charles "Chuck" Colston

Aug 28, 2021

COLSTON, Charles "Chuck" Edward, 66, of Tampa, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Frances Louise Colston and children, Heather Lynn Jones, Marcy Shannon DelGenio, Lexianna and Captain.

Michael Irizarry

Aug 28, 2021

IRIZARRY, Michael Russell, 40, of Tampa, passed away on August 28, 2021. Michael worked at the Tampa Club for numerous years and was a huge NY Giants Fan! Michael will be missed by his surviving family, including his sisters, Jessica Worthy, Jennifer Fountain, Rose Worthy, brother, Louis Irizarry, brothers in law, Vince Fountain and William Schulte, his niece, nephews and beloved...

Dr. David Solomon

Aug 26, 2021

It is with a heavy heart we announce that Dr. David A. Solomon, 78, passed away in the early morning of Thursday, August 26th, surrounded by his wife Bonnie of 53 years, and daughters Kari and Kelly. Known by many for his professionalism, dedication, brilliance and unique humor, Dr. David Solomon, served the residents of the Tampa Bay area as...

Estelle Berezowski

Aug 24, 2021

Estelle Berezowski, age 93, of Haddonfield, New Jersey, passed away on August 24, 2021.  A funeral mass will be given on Saturday, September 4th, 11:00 AM, at Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Olga and Roman Lyczak, her husband, Michael Berezowski, her sister, Jean Jablonski, her...

Rachel Ciaccio

Aug 23, 2021

CIACCIO, Rachel L., age 86- Lifelong resident of Tampa, she was affectionately known as Abuela, died Monday, August 23, 2021. Ms. Ciaccio worked for over 25 years at ‘Maas Brothers’ managing the fur storage and alteration department. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Gaspar Ciaccio, her son, Steven Ciaccio and her brother, Celestino "Tino" Fernandez. Survivors include her son- Joseph Ciaccio & Maria...

Lona Thomas

Aug 21, 2021

THOMAS, Lona, 81 passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Francine Andruchiw (Peter); son, Raymond Thomas (Melody); cherished grandchildren, Lana Faye and Raymond James Thomas, and her companion Lawrence J. Perlatti (deceased) of 46 years. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the America Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Deborah Hutchens

Aug 21, 2021

HUTCHENS, Deborah Diann, 65, of Tampa, FL, passed away on August 21, 2021. Deborah is survived by her loving family; including her daughter, Tonya.

Pamela Meyers-White

Aug 18, 2021

Chicago native Pamela Meyers-White passed away peacefully at her Tampa Bay home August 18, 2021, tended to by her loving son, Zachary White.

At her request a small graveside service took place on August 22, 2021 in keeping with her desire for Orthodox Jewish burial rights.

Born in Highland Park, Illinois on August 2, 1961...

Audrey Shine

Aug 17, 2021

Shine, Audrey Maas, born in Tampa, Florida on March 11, 1919. Audrey attended Gorrie Elementary School, Wilson Junior High School, The Academy of Holy Names, and Marjorie Webster College in Washington DC. During World War II Audrey was a member of the Red Cross Motor Corps, driving ambulances and 2 ton trucks at Al Lange Field (This accounted for her...

Odile DeCambra

Aug 15, 2021

DeCambra, Odile S., age 88, of Tampa left this world on August 15th 2021 and was reunited in heaven with her husband and soulmate of 60 years, Eddie. Odile was born in Meziers en Brenne, France and came to the United States with her husband in 1957. The family moved to Tampa in 1968. She was preceded in death...

Madeleine "Maddy" Sterrer

Aug 13, 2021

STERRER, Madeleine “Maddy” Zelda, 81, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Maddy was born on March 1, 1940, in Manhattan, New York. She was the first of two children to Max and Beulah Stein. She was a loving sister to Susan Stein with whom she shared a lifetime bond of closeness and friendship. Maddy loved spending time with family, gardening, baking, the color...

Milton Sirotta

Aug 13, 2021

SIROTTA, Milton, 97 of Gulfport, Florida passed away on August 13, 2021. Milton was born in New York City to Hyman and Anna Sirotta. Milton was the youngest of five children and devoted brother to Max, Bea, Ruth and Sol. At the age of 18, Milton proudly enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He fought...