OBITUARIES

Feb 11, 2013

LYNN, Robert Julian "Bob", age 74 of Tampa died Monday, February 11, 2013. Mr. Lynn came to Tampa in 1962 from his native, New Jersey. He attended Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with a mechanical engineering degree. Bob was the founder of Arco Food Service, restaurant equipment company which he...

Feb 5, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Fredric A. Green, Lt. Col., USMC. Predeceased by daughter Judith and son Leslie.

Survived by children: Teddy and Jim Rodenfels (Fort Myers, FL); Melanie and Ted Mouras (Hereford, AZ); Steven and Christa Green (Columbus, OH); grandchildren: Anthony and Tina Green; David and Janelle Rodenfels; Benjamin Rodenfels; Christopher and Christine Green; and several great...

Jan 31, 2013

WITTCOFF, Richard "Dick", age 79 of Tampa died Thursday, January 31, 2013. Mr. Wittcoff came to Tampa in 1955 from his native, New York. He graduated with his BS degree from Wharton Business School and later earned his MBA from NYU. He was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek, was a booster and ardent supporter of USF Basketball and...

Jan 26, 2013

HEILMAN, Matthew Lucas, age 24, of Thornwood, NY died Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Tampa, FL as a result of a motorcycle accident. Matthew was a lifelong resident of New York. He was a graduate of the University of Tampa. Matt had a love of sports, playing football, baseball and basketball and was a consummate fan especially when it...

Jan 24, 2013

POLANCO, Nicholas "Nick", age 98 of Miami died Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Tampa. Mr. Polanco was born in Puerto Rico and came to Tampa recently from Miami where he resided for over 70 years. Nick and his late wife, Betty were visionary entrepreneurs of the importing of Latin food products. They owned N. Polanco, Inc., an importer of...

Jan 23, 2013

Kostka, Mary Frances 88 August 19, 1924 - January 23 2013 On Aug. 19,1924, a baby girl was born to polish immigrants Louise and her husband, Frank Korzon in Flint, Michigan. "Mary Frances" would be the second of their children (Leo, Genevieve, Eddy, Helen). Growing up during the great depression was very challenging for the Kozon family. Even something...

Jan 19, 2013

KRONE, Sylvia, 93, slipped from this world surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was, by any standard, an outstanding person. She could be described as a mover and shaker for her leadership of the Senior Network at the Jewish Community Center where she was the head of the Nework, planned senior trips and outings,...

Jan 16, 2013

GOLDSTEIN, Harry Paul, age 60, of Tampa, died on January 16, 2013. Mr. Goldstein came to Tampa from his native Pittsburgh, PA, 25 years ago. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Marion Mallinger; father, Nathan Goldstein; and the love of his life, Shirley A. Langford. He is survived by his sister, Linda Goldstein, and his sister...

Jan 15, 2013

Verkauf, Rose Freeman

Rose Verkauf passed away on January 15, 2013 at The Grand Court of Tampa, Florida at the age of 100 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Oscar Verkauf, sisters, Raye Freeman, Sara Moore and brother, Samuel Freeman. Rose also had lost her adored sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ida Freeman,...

Jan 11, 2013

GOLDENBERG, Gazele, age 92, of Tampa, died on January 11, 2013. Mrs. Goldenberg came to the Tampa Bay area from her native, Philadelphia, PA, 33 years ago and resided in Aston Gardens for over 11 years. Mrs.Goldenberg was among the founders of Beth Uziel Congregation in Philadelphia, where she served as President of the Sisterhood. Mrs. Goldenberg was a...

Jan 6, 2013

FLEISCHMAN, Paulyne Leibovitz, age 98, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 6th, 2013. Born in Ybor City on July 27th, 1914,above the family's business, the Sunshine Department Store, She worked with her father,mother,and brothers at the Sunshine until 1955, when she opened one of the first children's clothing stores in Tampa, Paulyne Fleischman's Kiddie Shoppe on South Dale Mabry. Even...

Jan 4, 2013

GREER, Martin J., age 70 of Tampa died Friday, January 4, 2013. Mr. Greer was born in New York and came to Tampa in 2000 from Pennsylvania. He was a nuclear physicist. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Juliet Greer. Survivors include his devoted former spouse, Connie, son, David Greer of Arlington, VA, daughter and son-in-law,...

Jan 4, 2013

Hilma L. Jones Wilcox passed away January 4, 2014 in Tampa, FL. Hilma was born in Olin, Iowa on April7, 1921, daughter of Clifford and Alvena Jones. After graduation from high school in Olin, she attended the University of Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in 1943 and served...

Dec 21, 2012

GOLDING, Roberta Marks, 91 of Tampa, died December 21, 2012. Mrs.Golding was born in Tampa and grew up in Tampa and Clearwater. She graduated from Florida State College for Woman with a degree in English. Mrs. Golding was an artist and was very passionate about politics which is what kept her going for 91 years. Her Philanthropy, from the...

Dec 18, 2012

STERN, Joshua Sidney Russell, age 28 of Tampa died Tuesday, December 18, 2012.Joshua was a Graduate of Howard W.Blake School of the Arts. Josh was a tour manager for a number of alternative rock bands most recently the band, Newfound Glory. Writing music and playing guitar were his passion. He is survived by his parents, Richard & Sara Stern,...

Dec 15, 2012

KANTER, Howard, age 88 of Tampa, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at home. Mr. Kanter was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa 25 years ago from Boca Raton. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a medical tech during WWII. He participated in the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach and was a recipient of the...

Dec 15, 2012

FERNANDES, Ieda Chapoval, age 48 of Tampa died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Mrs. Fernandes was born in Brazil and came to Tampa from New York in 2005. She was an attorney and was principal of the Chapoval Fernandes Law Group in Tampa. Ieda traveled extensively in Brazil, Israel, Canada and throughout the U.S. and was a member of Congregation...

Dec 12, 2012

GOLDIN, Bruce Ian, "BIG" age 59 of Tampa died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Mr. Goldin was born in Brookly, NY and resided in Tampa for over 30 years. He was a staffing professional and proud business owner most recently operating Goldin & Associates Employment Solutions. He was a dedicated Yankee Fan a member of NRA served Temple David as...

Dec 11, 2012

CHERNIN, Marshall Myron, age 74 of Tampa died December 11, 2012. Survivors include his loving family, Ida Raye beloved wife of 50 years, sons and daughters-in-law, Alex & Jennifer Chernin and Adam & Lynn Chernin all of Tampa, daughter and son-in-law, Lisa & Ralph Chernin of Mercer Island, WA, brother Ralph Chernin of Boynton Beach, sisters and brother-in-law, Zelda...

Dec 11, 2012

WEBER, Elizabeth Joan, 86, known as "Betty", went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Betty crossed over after nearly a year spent at University Villages Nursing Center when, weeks ago, she developed trigeminal neuralgia, an excruciating pain in her face and, along with other agerelated illnesses, it sadly led to her body giving up...