OBITUARIES

Apr 5, 2021

REITANO, Paul F. was a Master Upholsterer, originally from South Philadelphia, who was 22 years old and self-employed when he enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1957–1960. He actively trained as a medic and was awarded the “Marksmen Metal” for riflery at Ft. Knox, KY. He then transferred into the United States Army Reserve from 1960...

Apr 1, 2021

MAYER, Evelyn "Evie" Kusnitz, 91, of Tampa passed away April 1, 2021. Evelyn was all about family, her husband Albert, and four children, Jeffrey, June, Bruce and Harlan. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah and worked tirelessly with sisterhood at Beth Israel then Rodeph Sholom.  Evie and Albert were members of Rodeph Sholom for more than 50+ years....

Mar 29, 2021

SILVERMAN, Bruce Mark, 75, of Odessa, passed away on March 29, 2021. He is survived by his loving partner & wife of 45 years, Vikki Silverman, son Avi Silverman (Mari) of Asheville, NC, daughter Liat "Ishka" Silverman of Asheville, NC, and his four sisters, Joan Nagy, Susan Ben-Avraham, Nancy Gardosh and Margie Szikzay, as well as two grandchildren, Sora...

Mar 28, 2021

ROUTENBERG, Kerri Sue, 72, of Ruskin, passed away March 28, 2021. Kerri was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1949 and after high school attended Northern Illinois University where she obtained a bachelors degree in education. In 1970, she married David Routenberg and began her teaching career in the Chicago suburb of Dalton. In 1981 they moved to Florida, and...

Mar 25, 2021

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. William Martin Cortes, 47, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on 03/25/21. He was born to parents Flor Jiménez Cortes and William Cortes,...

Mar 25, 2021

Doris Magid Verkauf passed away peacefully and comfortably on March 25. Doris was the first in her family of fourth-generation Tampans.  A graduate of Plant High School, she was married to her husband Sam for seventy-two years.  She was always an integral part of her family’s activities from serving as president of PTA to serving in school lunch lines...

Mar 14, 2021

Hoch, Chris James, 59, of Tampa passed on March 14, 2021. Chris was born in Binghamton, New York on December 31, 1961 to parent’s John and Mary Hoch. Chris graduated high school and then attended school for hairdressing. Hoch – as he was then to his friends  opened his first hair salon at age 19 in Endicott, NY with...

Mar 10, 2021

Lee Andrew Okun, 33, of Tampa passed on March 10, 2021. Lee loved being outside, reggae music, getting dirty, and spending time with his friends and family. Since a very young age Lee fell in love with playing hockey and you could usually find him on the ice with mismatched socks. He had a gentle soul and all his friends...

Mar 4, 2021

Geoffrey M. Goldsmith, 61, of Ventnor City, NJ, passed away on March 4. Mr. Goldsmith grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, and attended college at Rutgers University. He worked for Atlantic City Casinos starting as a car valet and worked his way up to a Blackjack Dealer.  He also worked for RCA doing financial data entry. Geoffrey then became...

Feb 23, 2021

Alan Stuart Beer passed away on February 23, 2021 due to complications related to COVID-19; he was 53 years old.

Alan was born on August 30, 1967 in Queens, NY to Burton S. Beer and Alice S. Beer.  In 1983, Alan moved to Florida with his family and became a life-long University of Florida Gator, earning a...

Feb 20, 2021

BACHMANN, Gunther Jakob, 81, of Tampa passed away on February 20, 2021. Gunther is predeceased by his son Michael Bachmann. He is survived by his wife Julie Kolanowski, daughter Deborah Manning, brothers Heinz Bachmann and Werner Bachmann, grandchildren Jessica McDonald and Michael Christopher Bachmann, and one great grandchild, Dylan Generose.

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Jan 27, 2021

LEWKOWIEZ, Emile, 85, of Tampa passed away on January 27, 2021. Emile is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Claude Lewkowiez, sons Eric Lewkowiez (Tracy), Laurent Lewkowiez (Holly) and Marc Lewkowiez (LeeAnn), five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Hospital.

Jan 26, 2021

McCaskie, Patricia Grace, 71, of Tampa passed away on January 26, 2021. Patricia came from Elyria Ohio to Tampa in 1980. Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband, James Joseph McCaskie. Patricia is survived by two sons, Sean McCaskie and Christopher McCaskie, a daughter Heather Smith, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She will be missed by all who...

Jan 25, 2021

COLÓN, Fernando, 89,  of Northport passed away on January 25, 2021. Fernando moved to Florida from Merriville, Indiana in 1994. He worked as a Roll Grinder at an industrial steel factory. He also was in the Army.  Fernando's hobbies included gardening and music. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 24, 2021

FISHMAN, Solomon, age 95 of St. Petersburg died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mr. Fishman was born in Philadelphia and served proudly in the U.S. Army. Sol was a resident of Menorah Manor and was among the most popular residents with his charisma, charm and with his joy of singing earned the nickname "Singing Sol". he was preceded in death...

Jan 24, 2021

ALPERSTEIN, Sylvia Marie, age 85, lifelong resident of Tampa died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mrs. Alperstein worked at Larries Menswear for over 30 years and later at Dillards. She was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek and former member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 40 years, Marvin L. Alperstein and sister...

Jan 21, 2021

FARRELL, Marjorie Duffy, 89, of Tampa, passed away on January 21, 2021 with her family by her side. Marjorie was born in Medford, Massachusetts to George and Margaret Duffy. She worked in advertising at The Tampa Tribune and was an accomplished artist and adored nature. She filled people’s lives with extraordinary love and joy and will be greatly missed. Marjorie is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2021

Obituary for Rana Leah Levy

Rana Leah bat Nachum HaLevi v’Miryam

April 5, 1938—January 14, 2021, z’l

Rana Leah Levy (nee Roberta Kempler Paul), widow of the late Rabbi Mordecai Levy z'l and resident of the Cameron ALF of North Tampa,...

Jan 13, 2021

COOPER, Arnold Sanford, 78, of Wesley Chapel passed away on January 13, 2021. Born 6/16/42 in Brooklyn, NY to Louis & Adele Cooper. Arnold is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sheila, their 3 children Larry, Robert & favorite daughter Jennifer as well as their cherished granddaughters Mara, Hannah, Caley, Samantha & Sydney. He is also survived...

Jan 12, 2021

BLACKBURN, Richard W., 67, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He is survived by his loving family.