OBITUARIES
Anthony "Tony" Riviezzo
Sep 13, 2024
Following a heroic fight with cancer we lost our dear Anthony Riviezzo on Friday, September 13, 2024.Anthony was born in Waco, Texas on August 18, 1965. He was raised in a large Air Force family in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Whether Tony came into your life as a Bruner Middle School Spartan, Fort Walton Beach High School Viking, University of South...
Herbert Herzog
Sep 5, 2024
Herzog, Herbert, 89, of Tampa, died on September 5, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1935 in the Bronx and attended DeWitt Clinton High School and NYU, where he was a member of TEP. At the age of 10, he was selected as a boy soprano with the NY Metropolitan Opera, and sang there for 3 years. His time...
Gerald Minkow
Sep 3, 2024
Gerald 'Jerry' Minkow, a respected educator, wrestling coach, father, grandfather, brother, companion, and friend, passed away on September 3, 2024, at 82. He served the nation with honor as a 22-year USAF Veteran, leaving a legacy of duty, kindness, warmth, and humor that will be cherished by all who knew him. May his memory be a source of comfort to...
Stanley Ashe
Aug 27, 2024
ASHE, Stanley, 91 of Tampa, passed away on August 27, 2024. Stanley was a big family man, avid reader, Yankees fan and card player. He had an affinity for philosophy and was intellectually curious. Stanley was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Anne. He is survived by his loving wife of over 25 years, Louise Mells, three sons,...
Casey Shear
Aug 20, 2024
Shear, Casey, 81, of Tampa, passed away on August 20, 2024. Casey is predeceased by her loving husband of 29 years, L. David Shear, siblings, John Albert Mixon and George Michael Casey (Joan). She is survived by her two stepsons, Stephen Shear (Dawn Langnes), Jeffrey Shear (Kelly), two siblings, William Wilson Casey (LeAnn), Thomas Robert Casey (Anna), four grandchildren, Taylor...
Richard John Rolfes
Aug 15, 2024
Richard John Rolfes was born in Covington, KY on January 18, 1934, the first child of Al Rolfes and Kathleen Higgins Rolfes. He grew up in various parts of northern Kentucky attending Catholic schools. He graduated from Covington Latin School in 1949. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. Richard received his Bachelors degree from the...
Marshall Joseph Arkin
Aug 8, 2024
Marshall Joseph Arkin entered into rest on August 8, 2024.
"My beloved husband, Marshall, was a loving and devoted man. Very warm and giving to family and friends alike. He was a kind, quiet person; never condescending. In our home state of Massachusetts where we were born and lived until moving here, he was a member of the Brotherhood, Temple,...
Alan Ira Becker
Aug 8, 2024
Alan Ira Becker, age 88, passed gently on the morning of August 8, 2024, after a courageous struggle with multiple ailments, including diabetes and heart disease. His health challenges impinged upon his ability to live a life devoted to music, nature, fine dining, and family (not necessarily in that order). Despite his eternal iconoclasm and Peter Pan like embrace of...
Mitchell Campbell Mick
Aug 8, 2024
MICK, MITCHELL C., 94, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Helga, brothers, Walter and M. F. “Bunny” Mick, daughter, Susy Warren. Survivors include his son Tom (Martha) Mick, of Tampa; daughter Heidi (Mike) Baird, of San Antonio, TX, and son-in-law Jack...
Deborah "Debbie" Scott
Aug 6, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” L. Scott, beloved mother and grandmother, age 67, of Tampa, FL, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024.
A cherished and beloved member of her community, Debbie was born on January 1, 1957, in Waynesburg, PA to parents Robert Dale Cowell Sr. and Carolyn Sue Cowell. Debbie, a 1974 graduate of Waynesburg Central High School, went on...
Aaron Maurice Gerb
Aug 6, 2024
Aaron Maurice Gerb (aka Sonny & Maury), 97, passed away on Tuesday, August 6. Maury was the son of Faye and James Gerb, husband to Annette, brother to Shirley, father to his two children, James (Donna) and Sari, grandfather to Samuel (Ashley) and Elianna, and great-grandfather to Carter and Cooper. Maury was predeceased by his wife, Annette and his daughter,...
Stanley S. Glantz
Jul 29, 2024
GLANTZ, Stanley S., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024 at his residence in Pompano Beach, Florida. He was 94.Born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 10, 1930, Stan spent the majority of his career in the lighting industry which eventually led him and his family to the sunny state of Florida, where...
Beatrice Miller Hulse
Jul 27, 2024
Beatrice Miller Hulse was born in Canton, Ohio and spent most of her early years living in the surrounding environs, enjoying the beauty of the changing seasons in that area of the country. Having been born during the time of the Great Depression, she learned to appreciate the simpler things of life, a characteristic which she carried throughout all of...
Myrna Starr
Jul 21, 2024
Myrna Starr, 87, of Tampa, FL, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024. Born on November 16, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, Myrna led a vibrant life marked by love, creativity, and joy.
Myrna’s life journey began in Brooklyn, where she met and fell deeply in love with Jesse Starr. Their 63-year marriage was a testament to their enduring affection and partnership....
Brian Louis Pearlman
Jul 21, 2024
Brian Louis Pearlman, 59, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Family was the cornerstone of Brian's life, and he lived each day devoted to their happiness. He was a cherished husband to his beloved wife, Julie; a devoted father to their children, Erin (Josh) and Adam (Austin); and a proud grandfather to Jacob. He was a caring son to...
Richard "Dick" Roher
Jul 14, 2024
With great sadness, we share the news of the death of Richard “Dick” Roher, who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Richard was the husband of Sheila Roher, the father of Keith (Julie Buchman), Alana George (Troy), Mitch (Paula) and Jeff, the grandfather of Amy Roher, Zach Roher, Austin Roher, Grant Roher, Addy Roher, Hank Clayman (Taylor), Sam Clayman,...
Michelle Suzanne Bourgeois
Jul 10, 2024
Michelle Bourgeois, 69, passed away on July 10th, 2024, in Tampa, FL. She was an internationally acclaimed behavioral scientist in the field of communication sciences and disorders, best known for her pioneering research and development of therapies for dementia patients and their caregivers. Her life of adventure began on October 16, 1954, in Putnam, CT, where she was born to...
Thomas Warren Ruggles
Jul 7, 2024
Thomas Warren Ruggles, 83, beloved husband and father, and respected attorney of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. Tom was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 26, 1940 to Warren and Vera Ruggles. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan. After meeting on a blind date, Tom married Bonnie McManus on...
Israel Vana
Jul 6, 2024
Israel Vana - father, grandfather, brother, community leader, and dear friend - passed away July 6, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. He was 71. Born January 4, 1953 in Be’er Sheva to Saadia z’l and Shulamit Vana z’l, Israel was a devoted son and brother to his siblings Avram z’l, Rami, Tamar, Yoav, Benjamin, Drora, and Meir. He often told childhood stories...
Selma Pugan
Jul 5, 2024
Selma was born on October 29, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. Selma was raised in the projects of Redhook.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elly, her mother Ruth Gordon, and her sister Lorraine Greenblatt.
Selma is survived by her daughter Lynn B. Velt and her husband, Paul. Selma has two beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer and Eric. Selma also had...
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