OBITUARIES
Lorraine Goldman
Sep 13, 2018
GOLDMAN, Lorraine “Libby”, age 89, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. Libby was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 14, 1929, and attended Rayen High School and Ohio State University before becoming one of the first women in real estate in Youngstown, Ohio. In 2001, she decided to make Florida her home. Libby was known for her...
Danielle Tashman
Sep 9, 2018
TASHMAN, Danielle Beth, age 22, of New York, formerly of Tampa, lost her battle with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder on September 9, 2018, after years of challenges and attempts at treatment. Before settling down in New York in 2007, the Tampa native moved to Georgia in 1997, before deciding to make Woodstock her home. Danielle's life...
Sally Warner
Sep 3, 2018
WARNER, Sally Mack, age 74 of Tampa died Monday, September 3, 2018. Mrs. Warner was born in Boston, MA and was a longtime Tampa resident after coming here from Philadelphia, PA. She was vice president of her family's business, Self Service Shoe Stores with locations throughout Florida where she worked for over 15 years alongside her brother and late...
Naomi Katz
Aug 25, 2018
KATZ, Naomi Roberta, age 82 of Tampa died Saturday, August 25, 2018. Naomi was born in New York and came to Tampa in 1974 from Pennsylvania. along with her late husband she owned the Travel Agency of Tampa travel and tour company and was a member of numerous organizations including the Town & Country Senior Center, the Town &...
Margot Levin
Aug 25, 2018
LEVIN, Margot Elaine, age 52 died Saturday, August 25, 2018. It is with great sadness that her family announces her untimely passing after a brief illness. She is survived by her mother, Dr. Shirley Borkowf, her extended family, and many dear friends. Her devotion to family and friends, unfailing sense of humor, lively curiosity, and penetrating intellect will be sorely...
Edith Powell
Aug 12, 2018
POWELL, Edith O., age 105 of Tampa passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. Mrs. Powell was a member of the Calvary’s Chapel on the hill. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Benton, step-son, John Robert Powell, grandchildren, Alicia Suarez, Nathan K. Benton & J. Matthew Benton and four great grandchildren, Andrew, James & Aaron McMillion and Kayla Suarez. A funeral service...
Scott Moudy
Aug 12, 2018
MOUDY, Scott W., age 60 of Tampa died Sunday, August 12, 2018. Mr. Moudy came to Tampa from his native Boston, Massachusettes over 20 years ago. He was a creative and talented chef and had an affinity for sports especially his Boston Red Sox. Survivors include his parents, Boyce "Bill" & Barbara Moudy, brother and sister-in-law, Alan & Abigail...
Tracy Clay
Aug 7, 2018
Tracy LaJoseph Clay was born November 1, 1976 in Buffalo, New York to the late Stacy & Cora Clay. He was the oldest of their children. He was a person who loved to learn and in his youth, one who loved sports. He attended high school at Williamsville North High Senior and excelled at football. In this time he...
Doreen Suffa
Aug 5, 2018
Doreen Anne (Lang) Suffa, 59, Hudson, passed away August 5, 2018. Doreen was born in Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Suffa; brother, Stephen Lang of Ridgewood, NY; “sister”, Laurie Rosati; Godson, Shane; and “niece”, Haley; all of Hudson, FL. Preceded in death by parents, Helen and William Lang of Ridgewood, NY.
Marjorie Hodes
Aug 4, 2018
HODES, Marjorie "Margie", age 95 of Tampa died peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Mrs. Hodes came to Tampa in 1950 from her native New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Schaarai Zedek Sisterhood and volunteered for numerous organizations including the City of Tampa Arts Council. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Richard Cullinan
Jul 30, 2018
CULLINAN, Richard E., DMD, age 60, of Tampa, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018. Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 21, 1957 and graduated from Chaminade High School in Hollywood, Florida in 1975. Dr. Cullinan earned his DMD from the University of Florida School of Dentistry in 1992, having previously completed his B.S. at the...
Maurice Garrett
Jul 29, 2018
GARRETT, Maurice, (age 92) originally from the Bronx, New York but a lifelong resident of Tampa, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Garrett served proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was the founder and president of The Colony Shops women's clothing chain for over 50...
Barbara Ward
Jul 21, 2018
Ward, Barbara Jo , age 68, passed away on July 21, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 25, 1950, in New York City and grew up in Westport, Connecticut. After graduating from Staples High School in Westport, she attended the University of...
Alfred "Al" Schiff
Jul 10, 2018
Alfred Nathan “Al” Schiff 87, Captain, USAF retired, patriarch, leader, philanthropist, mentor of Tampa, FL, passed away July 10, 2018, at his home in Tampa, FL. Mr. Schiff was known as “Al” to all who met him. Born in Cleveland, OH, Al was the oldest child of Sidney J. Schiff, a college professor and teacher, and Bess Schneiderman Schiff. He...
Richard Osborne
Jul 5, 2018
OSBORNE, Richard R., age 59, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, while in the company of his loving family. A native to Tampa, Richard loved spending time out on the water fishing and being with family. For over 12 years he coached softball at Interbay Little League. Richard is preceded in death by his brothers Eddie and...
Dorothy Marks
Jun 25, 2018
MARKS, Dorothy, age 90, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, in Tampa. She was born December 7, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY. Above all else, Mrs. Marks cherished her family and her pets. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years, Herbert Marks. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Frederick & Denise Marks, of Texas, and Paul & Kazumi Marks of...
Cecilia Contreras
Jun 23, 2018
Services for Cecilia Contreras will take place on Tuesday, June 26, with visitation from 4-5 pm and a service at 5 pm at Segal Funeral Home.
B. Terry Aidman
Jun 20, 2018
AIDMAN, B. Terry , age 70 of Tampa died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 suddenly while on a family vacation in Colorado. Mr. Aidman came to Florida from his native Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. He was a leader in the Tampa Bay business community and community at large. B. Terry Aidman was a business consultant, a Certified Merger and Acquisitions...
Elliott Buchman
Jun 16, 2018
BUCHMAN, Elliott, age 74 of Indian Shores, lifelong resident of Tampa died Saturday, June 16, 2018. Mr. Buchman was a graduate and swimmer at Plant High School, graduated University of Florida and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a CPA in private practice and was former CFO of the Cohen, Jayson, Foster Law Group. Elliott helped so many through...
Ronald Powell
Jun 12, 2018
POWELL, Ronald Grant, age 71, of Brandon died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mr. Powell served proudly for over 20 years as a U.S. Marine and was the All Marine Tennis Champion. As a civilian he worked as a computer programmer for government contractors including Honeywell, Wang and Keane Corps and was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of...