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Richard Leroy Amerson
Mar 8, 2024
Richard Leroy Amerson, a beacon of unwavering love and generosity, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Tampa, FL. Born on August 12, 1942, in Lakeview, GA, Richard's life journey was marked by an enduring dedication to his family, his work, and his community.
Richard's early years in Lakeview laid the foundation for a life characterized by hard work. A...
Luis Jalime Ramirez
Mar 5, 2024
Luis Jalime Ramirez, a cherished patriarch and a beacon of faith, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in Ruskin, Florida, just shy of his 94th birthday. Born on March 20, 1930, in Medellin, Colombia, Luis's journey was marked by courage, love, and an unwavering commitment to his family.
Luis's life was a testament to his faith-filled nature and his role...
Reid Lashley
Mar 4, 2024
Reid Lashley passed away on March 4th surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his spouse, Elizabeth Lashley, son Vincent Armando Lashley, step-son Charles Hall and grandson Sage, brother, Dane Lashley(Susan) and mother, Carmen (Margie) Lashley. He lives in the hearts of loving family and friends. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later...
Jose Luis Espinosa-Soto
Mar 1, 2024
Yosef Yitzhak Espinosa, 86, of Port Richey passed away on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his children and family. Yosef was predeceased by his parents Yitzhak and Hannah, his wife Miriam and beloved son David, as well as six brothers and three sisters. He is survived by six brothers and six sisters, his sons Yosef, Joel, Juan, Jeremiah, and Timothy,...
Josef "Yosi" Motzne
Feb 23, 2024
Josef “Yosi “Motzne passed away on Shabbat evening, February 23, 2024. He will be missed and remembered by his children, grandchildren, great children, extended family, and friends. Josef was born on January 12, 1931 in Kfar Saba, Israel, to Aryeh Channah Motzne. He grew up during World War II and the years immediately proceeding the establishment of the country of Israel. Josef...
Carol Ann Roth
Feb 19, 2024
Carol passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Roth, her parents Michael and Grace Scorca; her daughter Carol-Ann Roth, her brother Michael Scorca and grandson, Kevin Levi. She is survived by her daughter Kim-Ann (Jeffery) Britt; granddaughter Lauren Levi, her son Stephen (Tammy) Dymarcik, her grandson, Billy Dymarcik and her beloved...
Helen Eileen Fineman
Feb 15, 2024
Helen Eileen Fineman passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 15, 2024, surrounded by her family, dear friends, and a tremendous amount of love. Helen was 89 years old.
Helen was born April 9, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey. She graduated from Upsala College with a degree in Business and Accounting. She worked in her family’s furniture business as...
JoAnn Valenti Schnedl
Feb 15, 2024
JoAnn Valenti Schnedl, 85, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 with family by her side after a brief illness. She is preceded in passing by her mother, Eleanor Prendes Valenti, and her father, Alfred C Valenti. She is survived by her daughter, Genelle Schnedl and her son, John A (Jay) Schnedl, and many loving cousins and family. A memorial service...
Risto "Chris Markoff the Wrestler" Zelevarov
Feb 10, 2024
Zelevarov, Risto "Chris Markoff the Wrestler", passed away on February 10, 2024, leaving behind a loving wife, Brygida, two sons, Michael & Matthew and 3 grandchildren, Ethan, Brandon, Sophia. Mass of Christian burial at CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS (17th Ave. NE & University Ave. in Minneapolis, MN) on Wednesday, February 28 at 10 AM with visitation 1 hour prior....
Christine Jean Essex
Feb 10, 2024
Christine Jean Essex passed away on February 10, 2024, at her home in Tampa, Florida, after a battle with lung cancer. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on November 15, 1953, to Louise and Edward DeAppolonio, and was raised in nearby Paramus.
Chris graduated from Paramus High School in 1972 and earned a bachelor's degree in special education with a...
Laura Rodriguez
Feb 9, 2024
Laura Rodriguez passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, February 9. Laura was born to Ed and Evelyn Kurtzeborn on May 21, 1939, in Evansville, Indiana. Her family later moved to Tampa when she was 8 years old. As a child, she attended Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Jr. High and Plant High School. Laura continued to live and...
Stuart Malcolm Frenchman, M.D.
Feb 8, 2024
Frenchman, Stuart 82 of Wimauma died on February 8, 2024. Stuart was born in Newark, New Jersey to parents Rose and Louis Frenchman. He became a radiologist after graduating from Temple University Medical School, which brought him to a career at the Tampa VA Hospital that lasted thirty years. Stuart wasn’t just a doctor, but a loving husband to his...
George Alan Shay
Feb 3, 2024
SHAY, George Alan, 91, of Homosassa, passed away on February 3, 2024. George was a Korean War Veteran and a phenomenal cook. He loved to make meals for his loved ones. He lived life to the fullest and will be sorely missed. George was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Frances Shay and wife, Ruth Shay. He is survived by...
Lawrence Steven Grossman
Feb 1, 2024
Grossman, Lawrence "Larry" Steven, 58, passed away on February 1, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York on July 13, 1965, to parents Jewell and Maxwell, he entered the world very sick and made a miracle recovery. Larry moved with his family to Miami, Florida at 4 years old, where he graduated from Sunset High School in 1984 and then studied at...
Alan Dennis Hellman
Jan 30, 2024
(Abba David Ben Mendel) Alan Dennis Hellman, son of Pauline & Murray, devoted brother of Mervin and Joan, uncle of Melissa Lesher, Cheryl Kosciuk & Eli Kosciuk and sister-in-law Ronna Hellman, passed away on January 30, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and received his master’s degree from C.C.N.Y. in history and education. He spent his career as...
Jesse Bartelloni
Jan 27, 2024
Bartelloni, Jesse, 39, of Ft Lauderdale passed away on January 27, 2024. He is survived by his loving family. Services for Jesse will take place Tuesday, February 13, 12 PM - 2 PM at Segal Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to follow at Dunedin Causeway. Jesse's daughters have asked that only family members and very close friends attend...
Marie J. Azzarelli
Jan 23, 2024
Marie J. Azzarelli (lannone), 98, died after a short illness on January 23, 2024 at Tampa Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 31,1925 in New York City, the daughter of the late Henry lannone and Anna lannone (Clago). Marie attended school in New York City and married Charles Azzarelli in 1943. She devoted herself to her...
Barry S. Schonwetter M.D.
Jan 23, 2024
SCHONWETTER, Barry S., 68, passed away on January 23, 2024. Barry was born on January 9, 1956 in Miami Beach, Florida, to Morris and Joyce Schonwetter. Barry grew up in North Miami Beach, Florida. He graduated from Duke University, magna cum laude in 1977 and then graduated from Medical School at the University of Florida in 1981. Barry completed his Pediatric...
Stephen Howard Rubin
Jan 22, 2024
Stephen Howard Rubin passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Monica Rubin; his son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Lauren Rubin; grandchildren, Natalie and Nathan Rubin; his son, Ryan Rubin; grandson Owen Rubin; his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Elizabeth Rubin; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was...
Max M Zalkin
Jan 20, 2024
Little Max M. Zalkin, age 81, died January 20, 2024 in Tampa, Fl, of, in his own words, “lack of breath”. He was born to Reuben and Rosalind Zalkin on October 9, 1942 in Liberty, NY. Max was a force in the Tampa scrap metal industry, operating several scrap iron yards, most notably Mutual Scrap in Gibsonton and Tampa Scrap Processors...