OBITUARIES

Aug 21, 2020

Krawetz, Leo, 53, of Tampa, Florida, passed away August 19, 2020. Leo was the heart of his family as a son, brother, and father. He was a loyal husband and best friend for nearly 30 years to his wife Lisa and a proud father to two beautiful daughters and dog Cozmo. Leo worked as a dedicated doctor to his...

Aug 19, 2020

Dr. Jack R. Conner “Doc” passed away on August 19, 2020 at his home in Tampa, Florida. Jack Ronald Conner was born in Blountstown, Florida December 17, 1930 to Lona and JW Conner.  His family moved to Tampa shortly after he was born.  He attended Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Middle School and graduated from Plant High School in 1948.  Jack...

Aug 19, 2020

Dr Albert Tawil, age 83, of Tampa, FL passed away August 19, 2020.  He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother and grandfather.  He spent his career as a devoted physician caring for generations of families in the Tampa Bay Area. Dr. Tawil was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Rose Haber Tawil and Leo Tawil.  He attended University...

Aug 15, 2020

Amelia Lopez Lezcano, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 15th, 2020.  She was born to a large family (Lopez) in Candelaria, Pinar del Rio, Cuba in 1931.  One of sixteen children, her kind and caring nature was her greatest trait, as was her beauty.  Her faith was unwavering and she took solace in it all of her days.  She was truly beautiful inside...

Aug 14, 2020

STEIN, Dr. Edward H., died on Friday, August 14, in the comfort of his home and with his family. He was 84. He was proud of his family's century-long history in Tampa, where he was born and raised, and its tradition of leadership in the Jewish community.  He studied at Vanderbilt and Harvard universities, the Johns Hopkins University School of...

Aug 12, 2020

January 3, 1936 – August 12, 2020

Arlene Soberman passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in the evening on August 12, 2020 at age 84. A resident of Tampa, Florida at the time of her passing, Arlene spent the vast majority of her life in New York and New Jersey.  She was born in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn to Gladys and...

Aug 1, 2020

Michael Brent of Tampa, FL, died peacefully at home on August 1, 2020, at the age of 74. He was surrounded by his wife Laurie and his children Michelle and Joe, his son-in-law Wayne, and his grandchildren Sammy, Malie, Benny, and AJ, who saw him pass through with love, laughter, and the joyous memories of his accomplished and profoundly...

Jul 29, 2020

HOCHMAN, Lawrence David, age 70, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020, after years of battling chronic illness. Born in McKeesport, PA, the fourth son of late Thomas Hochman and Tillie Lebowitz-Hochman, Lawrence served in the U.S AirForce and worked in retail management. He was preceded in death by his brother Howard and spouse Sharon. He is...

Jul 28, 2020

Manuel nació el 18 de noviembre de 1946, sus padres Manuel y Luisa Farfán. Nació en el poblado del Chaparro en el estado Anzoátegui, Venezuela. Despues de graduarse en el liceo Eduardo Delfin Mendez de zaraza en 1961, el fue a estudiar Historia y geografía en la universidad Pedagógica Experimental de Maturín. Simultaneamente Manuel obtuvo el título de locutor,...

Jul 26, 2020

Lt. Colonel Dr. Edward Philip Epstein, 76,  passed away on July 26, 2020. Beloved son, brother, father, husband, Dr. Epstein was born April 1, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY. Beginning at age 7, Dr. Epstein was proficient at many instruments, with a focus on Piano and Trumpet. He attended New Utrecht High School followed by Fairleigh Dickinson University at age...

Jul 24, 2020

Robert J. Cirino, 89, of Clearwater (formerly Port Washington, NY) passed away on July 24.  Bob was born on January 17, 1931, to Mario and Mildred Cirino in Brooklyn, NY.  After graduating from St. Johns Prep school he went on to study English literature at New York University. Although he also went to the New School for coursework in Psychology, his true...

Jul 23, 2020

Services for Nancy Miller are now taking place on Sunday, 8/2/2020  at 2:00 PM. Please use the same Zoom Information and password that was previously provided.

Jul 18, 2020

Glantz, Arnold S., 87, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 18, 2020. Arnold was born in Pittsburg, PA, and grew up in Miami, FL. He graduated from Miami high school then the University of Miami. Arnold was a Sergeant in the Air Force and was based in London and served in the Korean War. Arnold was a successful car salesman with Luby...

Jul 18, 2020

ROSENBAUM, Kenneth M, 74, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 18th, 2020. Ken is survived by his wife of 41 years, Helene, his son David, daughter Erica and sister Cynthia. Due to current circumstances, interment at Gan Shalom was private.

Jul 14, 2020

APPELL, Isidor, 88, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 14, 2020. Isidor is survived by his loving family. Due to current restrictions, interment at Gan Shalom was private. We do have a recording of the zoom service if you would like to view it. Click the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4dNsca7SyUJLaIHut02Aa4EsHLTZT6a8hCIerKcKnUunADpFQsxfFLA7UtAwhqZ3?startTime=1595429950000

Password : Appell2020!

Jul 13, 2020

Sara passed away peacefully in Coconut Creek, Florida after a brief battle with breast and bone cancer.  She is survived by her children, Barry and Kim Horvitz, Jay and Robin Horvitz, Jodi (Horvitz) and Andrew Mirman; grandchildren Eric and Allison Horvitz, Megan (Horvitz) and Andrew Palmer, Morgan Mirman, Haylie Mirman, Adam Horvitz, and Rachel Horvitz.  She leaves behind 2...

Jul 10, 2020

Ellen DuBoff, a longtime Shelton, Connecticut teacher and sports coach, died peacefully in her Land O’Lakes, Florida home on Thursday evening at the age of 74. She was the daughter of Dr. Leonard DuBoff and Ruth Bernstein DuBoff, and the sister of James DuBoff, all of whom predeceased her. Ellen is survived by her nephew, Jonathan DuBoff of Avon,...

Jul 4, 2020

On Saturday, July 4th, 2020, Wesley Braxton Harrell, loving Companion, Father and Grandfather, passed away at the age of 69. Wesley is survived by his loving Companion Charlene Harrell, daughter Jenifer Gold, and his Granddaughter Londyn Gold. Wesley was born in Plant City, Florida to Susie and Braxton Harrell. Wesley is a lifelong resident of the Tampa Bay area. He...

Jun 23, 2020

Medgebow, Terry, 95, of Coconut Creek, FL passed away on June 23, 2020. Terry was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Irvin Medgebow, her two sons Barry and Joel Medgebow and her three brothers Jack, George and Hye Pyonin. Terry is survived by her son Allen Medgebow (Margaret), daughter Cindy Dervech (Steve), her five grandchildren...

Jun 22, 2020

Dr. Frederick Merriam passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2020 in the company of his loving wife. He was 95 years old and was predeceased by his brothers Charles S. Merriam and Allen Merriam; and his sister, Barbara Wilson. He is survived by his wife Lynne, his children Rod Keskiner, Aydin Keskiner (Barbara), Sara McGilvary (Michael), Jay Merriam...