OBITUARIES
Michael Hirschman
Jan 1, 2021
HIRSCHMAN, Michael David, age 74 of Tampa died Friday, January 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hirschman came to Tampa recently from his native, New York. He served proudly in the US Navy and had an affinity for science and technology. Michael was a photographer and a huge NY Mets fan. Survivors include his beloved...
Rena Jacobson
Jan 1, 2021
Jacobson, Rena (Sussman) 75 of Tampa died January 1, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. Rena was born in La Junta, Colorado and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved with her family to Tampa after graduating high school where she met and married her husband, Stephen. Rena kept busy with work, raising their daughter Rebecca, and supporting a wide variety...
Kevin Goldman
Dec 30, 2020
Kevin Goldman. חיים שמואל בן נתן ורוזלין Kevin came into our world at Brooklyn Women’s, nearly sixty years ago 12/6/61; he lived in East Flatbush, NY, then Oakhurst, NJ, and over 20 years in Tampa. We mourn the loss December 30, 2020 of son, brother, uncle Kevin Goldman. A graduate of Rutgers College of Pharmacy in Piscataway and enthusiastic member...
Miriam Zimmerman
Dec 30, 2020
ZIMMERMAN, Miriam G, 86, of Sun City Center, passed away on December 30, 2020. She came to Tampa from Houston, Texas in 2017 after previously residing in Cleveland, Ohio and Vero Beach, Florida. Miriam is survived by her three sons, Marty Clayman (Kathy) of Fresno, CA, Lawrence Clayman of Seattle, WA, Gary Clayman (Miky) of Tampa, FL, and eight grandchildren. Private services...
Aaron Jay Elstein
Dec 24, 2020
ELSTEIN, Aaron Jay, age 66 of Riverview died Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born in Germany and came to Riverview five years ago from Middletown, Delaware where he resided after living in southern New Jersey for many years. He worked in management positions for several automotive related companies including Midas, Pep Boys and Tires Plus where he was the regional...
Andrew Harrow
Dec 20, 2020
HARROW, Andrew Marc age 66 of Apollo Beach died Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Andrew came to the Bay Area in 1982 from his native New York. Survivors include his beloved wife, Susan, son and daughter-in-law, Josh & Toby Harrow, daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Harrow & Marc Chodock and Adrienne Harrow, cherished granddaughter, Mia Shana Chodock and his. brothers, Neil...
Michael Freedman
Dec 17, 2020
FREEDMAN, Michael J. “Mike” 83, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mike was born June 20, 1937 in New York City, where he graduated from Poly Prep in 1955. He graduated from Yale University in 1959 and the University of Florida College of Law in 1962, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Law Review. He was also...
Irina Khaskina
Dec 15, 2020
KHASKINA, Irina A, age 60 of Tampa died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Survivors include her beloved husband of 38 years, Dmitriy Mzhen, daughter and son-in-law, Liliya & Alan Passman, son, Boris Mzhen, two grandchildren, Adam & Daniel Passman her mother, Rita Reznikova Khaskin, sister and brother-in-law, Lora & Rusty Khaskina and nephews Sam & Anthony. Private graveside services were...
Barbara Garrett
Dec 13, 2020
GARRETT, Barbara, age 90, lifelong resident of Tampa died Monday, June 8, 2020. She was a talented award winning potter and owned Boulevard Shops, fine women's clothing stores. She loved everything beautiful. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Maurice. Survivors include her son, Richard "Dickie" Garrett (Robyn), daughter, Laurie Garrett (Mike Deeson) a...
Austin Ratliff
Dec 10, 2020
RATLIFF, Austin Gage, age 24, of Tampa, died Thursday, December 10, 2020. Austin was born in Dunedin and worked at Dick’s Sporting Goods. He was a huge fan of the New England Patriot’s. Survivors include his parents, Brian & Melissa Zophin, sisters, Samantha & Riley Zophin, grandmother, Patricia Lewis, grandfather, Joseph Zophin and his Golden Retriever’s that he loved,...
Rhoda Zusman
Dec 10, 2020
ZUSMAN, Rhoda, age 87, of Tampa died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Zusman was born in New York. With her MSW degree she was a vocational rehabilitation counselor and the founder of Project Return, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with mental illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Wallace Sugarman
Dec 10, 2020
SUGARMAN, Wallace (age 87), of Lutz, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Max and Sarah Sugarman, Wallace attended The City College of New York where he earned his master’s degree in finance and business. For two years, he served in the United States Army and had recently settled down in Florida in January...
Susan Finkel
Dec 10, 2020
FINKEL, Susan (age 73), of Sebring, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born on February 5, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Susan attended Penn State University where she achieved her bachelor’s degree in political science in 1967. Over the course of her career, Susan was also a teacher’s assistant in Lower Moreland Township, and worked for the defense department in...
Joe Woodard
Dec 9, 2020
Joe Medwick Woodard was born in St. Charles, VA, and grew up as the eldest of eight to Esco and Ruth Woodard. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he was awarded the bronze star medal for bravery and valor in combat. He was honorably discharged in 1972 and began a career in business and sales. He married Phyllis Gayle...
Judith Goldberg
Dec 8, 2020
GOLDBERG, Judith, 82, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 5, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to Morris and Evelyn Ronis, Judith spent most of her career working at the Rockland Psychiatric Center, in Rockland County as an administrative assistant for over 20 years. In 1993, she moved to Tampa...
Stephen Zielonka
Dec 7, 2020
ZIELONKA, Stephen “Steve” Paul, 52, passed away peacefully in Colorado on December 7, 2020 after a seven-year battle with cancer. Born at Vandenberg AFB in California to Paula and Carl Zielonka, Stephen grew up in Tampa where he was President of the youth group, SchZFTY, at Congregation Schaarai Zedek. He graduated from Tampa Preparatory School in 1986, obtained his BBA from Tulane University in 1990, and his...
Larry Wasserberger
Dec 5, 2020
WASSERBERGER, Larry Sol, age 67, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief and valiant battle against cancer. A lifelong resident of Tampa, Larry was born on September 4, 1953 to Paul and Ruth Wasserberger. He was proud to be a “first generation American”. A 1971 graduate of Plant...
Ana Fernandez
Dec 1, 2020
Ana Maria Fernandez passed away on December 1, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Raul, son Benjamin, daughter Fatima, and two grandchildren Anais and Zuriel. Services are being held in Tampa.
Dale Chernoff
Nov 20, 2020
CHERNOFF, Dale Steven, age 64 of Tampa died Friday, November 20, 2020. Dale was born in Gainesville, FL, was a lifelong resident of Tampa and a graduate of the University of Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mindell “Mindy” Chernoff. Survivors include his father, Martin Chernoff and his sister and brother-in-law, Eileen & Doug Benjamin. Graveside services...
Gail Rosenblum
Nov 12, 2020
ROSENBLUM, Gail Adele age 65 of Tampa died Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born in Middletown, New York but was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She worked for the Hillsborough County Parks Department in several capacities including accounting. She was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Till. Survivors include her mother, Sandra Szold Rosenblum of Cocoa Beach,...
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