OBITUARIES

Sanford Coppersmith

Mar 5, 2017

COPPERSMITH, Sanford Ira, a noted Travel and Business Executive who lived in Tampa for over 40 years, died after a brief illness in Tampa on Sunday, March 5. He was 82. A loving husband, father and grandfather who was a kind and gentle man, Sandy loved life. He was a successful life-long salesman who was greatly loved throughout the Tampa...

Darrell Fasching

Mar 1, 2017

Darrell J. Fasching, Ph.D., 72, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, passed away on March 1. He was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida but grew up in Waconia, Minnesota. After serving in the US Navy, he earned his B.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, and went on to receive his...

Treza Miller

Feb 25, 2017

MILLER, Treza J., age 69 of Tampa died Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother and cherished grandmother who always put her family first.  "Terry" was a member of Congregation Kol Ami and a tireless volunteer for the congregation's sisterhood. She was recipient of the sisterhood's Torah Fund Award and Keepers of the Gate...

Samara Routenberg

Feb 24, 2017

ROUTENBERG, Miss Samara L. , 39, of Brandon, formerly of Sunrise, passed away Friday, February 24th, 2017. She was born December 23rd, 1977 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of David and Kerri Routenberg. Ms. Routenberg had a master’s degree Magna Cum Laude, class of 2010 from Nova University. Her career started in 2001 as a math teacher and quickly grew her career...

Irwin Garten

Feb 21, 2017

GARTEN, Irwin, age 89 of Tampa died Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Mr. Garten was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Tampa recently from Boynton Beach. He was a Union President and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Joan Vera Garten. Survivors include his daughters and...

Philip Cohen

Feb 20, 2017

COHEN, Philip Alan, age 73 of Clearwater, Florida died February 20, 2017. Mr. Cohen was born in Chelsea, MA and lived in Stoughton for many years before recently moving to Florida. He was a Coast Guard veteran and worked as a private investigator as owner of  P.A.C Investigative Services and worked for Dane Schulman Associates Law Firm. Preceded in...

Doreen Becker

Feb 20, 2017

BECKER, Doreen, age 89 of Sun City Center died Monday, February 20, 2017. Mrs. Becker was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Florida 25 years ago from Flint, Michigan where she had managed her Husband's medical practice. Survivors include her beloved husband of 68 years, Eugene Becker, son, Arthur Becker of Flint, MI. daughters and sons-in-law, Mindy &...

Luke Sheehan

Feb 11, 2017

Sheehan, Luke Daniel,14 of Valrico, Florida, passed away on February 4, 2017. He is survived by his mother Bren Brennan, his father Daniel Sheehan and his brother Jack Sheehan. Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM with a service at 1:00 PM at Segal Funeral Home.

Barbara Block

Feb 9, 2017

BLOCK, Barbara (“Bobbie”) Jeanne (Lichtig), age 88 of Tampa, FL peacefully passed away on February 9, 2017.  Mrs. Block was born in Allentown, PA to Reginald and Minerva Lichtig, and was sister to her older brother Forest (Amanda) Lichtig of Puerto Rico.  In her youth, Bobbie was a drummer and baton twirler performing with the USO for...

Joanne Medleau

Feb 7, 2017

MEDLEAU, Joanne Barbara Medleau (Nole) was born on July 22, 1932 in Detroit, MI. She passed away February 7,  2017  in Bellevue, WA. Wife of late husband, Monroe Medleau, they relocated from Cleveland, OH to Tampa, FL in 1974 and retired in Sun City Center, Fl. In 2014, she moved to Bellevue, WA to be closer to her son. She is survived...

Elaine Weiner Newman

Feb 5, 2017

NEWMAN, Elaine Weiner, age 95 of Tampa, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, and later moved to Cleveland. In 1954 she and her husband, Stanford, relocated to Tampa with the family business, the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Elaine adored her family and was a devoted friend to many. After raising her sons, she...

Keith Wasserman

Feb 3, 2017

Wasserman, Keith M, age 60, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on Feb. 3, 2017. A Florida wilderness explorer, nature photographer, and diver, Keith lived his life to the fullest, spending most of his free time paddling the Florida Everglades. Keith was laid to rest in Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery on Feb. 7. He is survived by his son, two...

Anne Thal

Jan 27, 2017

THAL, Anne Elise, age 71 of Tampa died on January 27, 2017.  Anne received a B.A. in Human Development, and her M.A. from the School of Social Service Administration both at the University of Chicago. She practiced as a clinical therapist where she served in many professional capacities and trained extensively with Kubler-Ross, a founding pioneer in the field...

Lucille Trice Drew Murphy

Jan 25, 2017

Murphy, Lucille Trice Drew (92) passed away on January 25th, 2017. Born to the late Roger A. and Anne V. Trice Drew on August 7, 1924 in Tampa.

She is survived by sons N. William Chase (Cindy) of Bozeman, MT and Michael P. Murphy of Tampa; grandchildren Bourne Chase and Sabrina Eyges (Ryan) and great grandson, Chase...

Florence Shepard

Jan 22, 2017

SHEPARD, Florence S., age 94 of Tampa died on her birthday, Sunday, January 22, 2017. Mrs. Shepard was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa in 2012 from Boynton Beach where she had lived for 15 years. She served proudly during WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67...

Sylvia Zyndorf

Jan 21, 2017

ZYNDORF, Sylvia , age 88 of Tampa died Saturday, January 21, 2017. Mrs. Zyndorf was born in Poland. She was born a twin and one of seven siblings and was a Holocaust survivor. Survivors include her beloved husband of 70 years, Henry, daughter, Bernice Saxon of Odessa, sons and daughters-in-law, Sol & Naomi Zyndorf of Toledo, Ohio...

Christine McMillan

Jan 17, 2017

Christine Boyd Young McMillan, 80, of Asheville, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Chris enjoyed writing, gardening and traveling. Grew-up in Savannah, married in Paris, France, she traveled the world as the spouse of an Air Force pilot. She continued her love of traveling after operating a successful retail business in Tallahassee and Quincy, FL. Relocating to...

Charna Haimes

Jan 12, 2017

HAIMES, Charna Vivian 90, of Sun City Center, FL passed away January 12, 2017. Charna was very gracious and philanthropic. She was very generous with her time and resources to numerous charitable organizations. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Barney Haimes. Charna is survived by her loving sons, Stanley C. Haimes (Marsha) of...

Renee Lutzker

Jan 10, 2017

LUTZKER, Renee, age 81 of Tampa died Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Renee was born in New York and came to Tampa in 1972 from Pittsburgh, PA.. Her world revolved around her family, friends and her love of animals. She enjoyed, travel, music and writing poetry.Renee was preceded in death by her devoted brother Lenny Stakofsky. Survivors include...

Marilyn Barnes

Jan 8, 2017

BARNES, Marilyn Kaufman, age 72 of Tampa died Sunday, January 8, 2017. Marilyn was born in New York and came to Tampa 50 years ago from Miami. She was a published author of, "The Lady & The Dancer, A Memoir of Love". Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Martine & Larry McBride and grandson, Trey. Funeral services will be...