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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...
Cynthia Wolfe
Jan 19, 2024
Cynthia Wolfe peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 91. She was surrounded by loved ones to comfort her as her journey ended. She is survived by her children, Andrew Wolfe, Les Wolfe and his wife Ruth, and Randi Risman and her husband John Wender; her grandchildren David Risman and his wife Lindsey LaForge, Alex Risman...
David Rubin
Jan 18, 2024
Rubin, David, 83, died on January 18, 2024. He was born in New York City, NY, but passed on Thursday in Tampa, FL. David was a good-natured guy with a great sense of humor and a large group of friends. He was a social butterfly that kept in touch with everyone with a good conversation. However, his best friend was...
Freyda H. Cohen
Jan 12, 2024
Born June 12, 1944, Freyda Helen Feinberg Cohen passed away surrounded by love ones on January 12th after a three year battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Edward Cohen, her son Andrew Brian Cohen, his wife Debra Michele Cohen, her daughter Francine Cohen Lazarus, grandchildren Sarah Marissa Jimenez, her husband Edwin Jose Jimenez,...
Donald Richter
Jan 11, 2024
Richter, Donald, 65, of Tampa, passed away on January 11, 2024. He is survived by his loving family. Please see below for a recording of Donald's service.
Richard Leland Berg
Jan 4, 2024
Richard Leland Berg, 91, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. He is survived by his sister, Madelyn Berg Rosenberg, his sons David Berg (deceased) and Joseph Berg. He had numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a talented musician playing the French horn and was a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York City. He had...
Melanie Pauline Yesner
Dec 25, 2023
Yesner, Melanie, died on December 25, 2023, at the age of 44. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Shawn Yesner, their two sons, Jacob and Tyler, and her parents, Marc and Daryl Geiger. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 29 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Schaarai Zedek.
Susan W Gronwoldt
Dec 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Susan ‘Sue’ Gronwoldt:
Sue, born on February 13, 1943, in Albany, NY, to Marjorie (Nellis) and Harry Wholley, lived a rich and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. She attended Sleepy Hollow High School in Tarrytown, NY, where she showcased her athletic prowess, particularly in basketball.
In the early 1970s, she...
Miriam Karlin Nordlinger
Dec 10, 2023
In loving memory of Miriam Karlin Nordlinger, a beautiful and vibrant soul that left us too soon.
Miriam was born November 28, 1951 and raised in Vineland, New Jersey. She devoted her career to assisting people affected by mental health. With a Masters Degree in Nursing and in Business Administration, she was CEO of Charter Psychiatric Hospitals in Charlotte,...