OBITUARIES
Richard B Falk
Jun 3, 2024
Richard Falk 98, passed away in Tampa, Florida, June 3, 2024. Richard was born in Savannah Georgia in 1925. He always embodied the grace and affability of a southern gentleman. He developed a passion for classical music and radio as a young man and attended vocational school to repair radios. Growing up, he and his group of friends enjoyed classical...
Susan Rojas
May 15, 2024
ROJAS, Susan, 89, of Tampa, died on May 15, 2024 in Clearwater, Florida. Susan was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to Tampa in 1979 from Chile. She was a Holocaust survivor and a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 40 years, Geo Rojas, her mother, Herta Behr, her sister, Gabriele...
Jerry Messerman
May 2, 2024
Jerry was born June 1934 in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, New York, to Russian/Ukrainian immigrant parents. Their wish for Jerome, as they preferred to call him, was to make sure their third child would have the best of opportunities. His mother was the planner, his father the implementer, the oldest son, Hyman, the coach. They filled his...
Joseph William Munch
May 1, 2024
Joseph William Munch, 78, a native of Saint Petersburg, Florida, and resident of Tampa, Florida passed away on May 1, 2024.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Siwon Munch; sons: Steven, Johnney and Randy; daughters in law Thao and Christina; grandchildren; Vivian, Adrianna, Joseph, Victoria, Ashlynn; great grandchildren; Clark and Alaina; and sisters Penny Reed and Maryann ChampionHe...
Cindy E. Newman
May 1, 2024
NEWMAN, Cindy Ellen, 66, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2024. She is survived by her loving family. Cindy will be sorely missed by all that knew her. Services for Cindy will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2:00 PM at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Steven Victor Daniels
Apr 24, 2024
Steven Victor Daniels, beloved uncle and brother-in-law, passed away April 24, 2024, at the age of 81. Born January 8, 1943 in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY, Steve still had not forgiven the Dodgers for moving to Los Angeles. Steve graduated from Brooklyn College, received his PhD from Harvard University, and retired from SMU’s Department of English in May...
Valentyna Dyachyenko
Apr 23, 2024
Valentyna Dyachyenko, born in Ukraine April 10, 1949, passed away April 23, 2024 in a tragic accident.She lived in Ukraine most of her life. She trained as an engineer, but found her passion later in life working as a tax collector. She raised her children mostly as a single mother and was the glue that held the entire family together....
Roland Leo Gagne
Apr 20, 2024
Roland Leo Gagne, a cherished husband, family member, and respected civil engineer, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at his home in Spring Hill, Florida. Born on April 16, 1942, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Roland's journey through life was marked by his analytical mind, gentle spirit, and unwavering kindness.Roland's early years in Central Falls laid the foundation for...
Patricia L. Rohlf
Apr 19, 2024
ROHLF, Patricia L., 56, of Tampa, passed away on April 19, 2024. She is survived by her three daughters, Nicole Passarella, Nina Biella, Aaron Rohlf, her longtime companion, Gary Cohen, grandchildren, Caden & Halo Passarella, Addison & Avery Biella. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Funeral service will take place on Thursday,...
Sam Grossman
Apr 18, 2024
Grossman, Sam, 83 of Toronto, Canada and Clearwater, Florida passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon (Feldman) of 62 years and his children Susan & Steven Snider, Michelle & Richard Gordon, and Aaron Grossman. He will be dearly missed by his adoring grandchildren Evan (Olivia), Brett, Jonah, Miles, and...
Marie Smith Young
Apr 17, 2024
Marie Smith Young, 89, born April 1, 1935, in Seville, GA, passed away in Lutz, Florida, on April 17, 2024 with family by her side. She is survived by her Sister, three Children, four Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild, plus all the many children that she was "MOM" to. Marie completed high school then worked in a Doctor's office, a...
Carly Rose Friedman
Apr 5, 2024
Carly Rose Friedman, a spirited soul known for her adventurous heart and her equally adventurous life, passed away on April 5, 2024, in her hometown of Tampa, FL, at the age of 25. Born on May 26, 1998, to Karen and Scott Friedman, Carly’s vibrant spirit and infectious enthusiasm for life were evident from a young age. She grew up...

Lauren Hauser
Apr 3, 2024
The University of Tampa, Florida, recently experienced a significant loss with the passing of one of its beloved students, Lauren Hauser. Lauren Hauser was an exceptional student who enrolled at the University of Tampa, Florida, to pursue her dreams and aspirations. As a dedicated and hardworking individual, she quickly became an integral part of the university’s vibrant community.Lauren’s passion for...
Lois Ruth Hoffer
Mar 29, 2024
HOFFER, Lois Ruth, 91, of Tampa, passed away on March 29, 2024. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by her loving family.
Jeffrey Rosenberg
Mar 24, 2024
Jeffrey Rosenberg, a cherished and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on March 24, 2024, in Spring Hill, Florida. Born on December 13, 1949, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
He is survived by his beloved wife of many years, Marilyn and their two adoring daughters, Samantha and Jocelyn, along with Samantha’s fiancé Abraham. He has left behind...
Connie Mansfield
Mar 18, 2024
July 14, 1929 - March 18, 2024Corinne (Connie) was born in Johnstown PA. The only child of Marguerite and Alexander Degan. Connie led a life of no regrets and wasn’t afraid of taking chances. She was always proud of her Jewish heritage and was a leader in her Jewish communities throughout her life. Connie met her first husband, William (Bill)...
Conrad Paul Weller
Mar 15, 2024
Conrad Paul Weller, 86, of Tampa, passed away on March 15, 2024 of esophageal cancer. Conrad was born in Maximo Paz, Argentina to Julio and Ana Weller, April 14, 1937. In 1961 and 1964 respectively, he received his M.D and DMSc degrees from The National University of the Littoral, Argentina. He married in 1965 and together moved with his wife, Zulema,...
Martin Rothbard
Mar 12, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Martin (Marty) Rothbard announces his peaceful passing on March 12, 2024, in The Villages, FL. Born on August 22, 1935, in the Bronx, NY, Marty lived a full life moving from New York to New Jersey, Switzerland and finally Florida.
Marty was a devoted husband to his late wife, Eleanor (Elly), and...
Robert Berg
Mar 9, 2024
Robert Berg (1945 - 2024)ALS is like that Shel Silverstein poem about being swallowed alive by a boa constrictor, from the toes to the nose before the lights go out.In the early hours of March 9th, my father finally escaped the pain and humiliation of ALS. He hated his disease that robbed him first of his ability to stand, then...
Lemar Louis Joichin, Jr.
Mar 9, 2024
Lemar Louis Joichin, Jr., born January 28, 1944, transitioned on Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Tampa Florida. Lemar was the eldest child of the late Lemar Louis Joichin, Sr. and Selina Gray Joichin. He was the eldest grandchild of the late Victoria Edwards Gray (Gramzie), James Gray, Alcibides Joichin and Emma Marcelle Joichin. Lemar is survived by his wife, Deborah...