OBITUARIES

May 7, 2009

Lyon-Jochimek, Eleanor Guttman, age 84, of Tampa died Thursday, May 7, 2009. Mrs. Jochimek was born in Ithaca, New York and came to Tampa from Nashville, TN. over 25 years ago. She taught French at Vanderbilt University and the University of Pennsylvania. She was a lover and patron of art, music and literature. Survivors include her beloved husband, Jerzy...

May 7, 2009

Ralph H. Warner, 56, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009. Ralph, who wasn't expected to live very long, beat all the odds to live life on his own terms. He always said, "I will" not "I can't." He lived life to the fullest, especially enjoying music and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle,...

May 3, 2009

After a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, Anthony Giorgilli, passed away May 3, 2009 following respiratory arrest. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2001, he faced up to the disease throughout its unrelenting course with his usual good humor and self-effacement. Tony was born in Little Italy in Baltimore in 1927 to a family that would include 8 brothers and sisters....

Apr 24, 2009

Katherine (Bunty) H. Patteson 89, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on April 24, 2009. Bunty was born in Cambridge, MA on June 4, 1919. She grew up in the Boston area where she attended Dana Hall School and later graduated from Russell Sage College, Troy, NY. Bunty was preceded in death by her husband of...

Apr 23, 2009

Colonel Jack Zusman, M.D., 75 of Tampa, died Thursday April 23, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he came here in 1982 from California. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Rhoda Zusman; daughters Phyllis Zusman of Boston, Anita Zusman Eddy of California, Ellen Zusman of Tampa, and Deborah Wolfson of Tampa; 4 grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Morris...

Apr 18, 2009

Beatrice Nannis, 93, formerly of Clearwater, died Saturday April 18, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband Eli, she is survived by sons Richard Nannis of Tampa and Joel Nannis of Rockwall, TX; 2 sisters Constance Goldman and Ruth Karll; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. Graveside funeral services took place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Largo. Arrangements by Segal...

Apr 15, 2009

Evelyn Axelrod, age 81, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Mrs. Axelrod was born in Philadelphia, PA. and was a resident of Cherry Hill, NJ. For 41 years until moving to Tampa, FL. 3 years ago. She was employed at the Edgar Leonard Accounting firm for 25 years. She was civic and politically motivated and was involved in numerous organizations...

Apr 11, 2009

Jack A. JaRo, age 93, of Baltimore, MD., former 50 year resident of Miami died Saturday April 11, 2009. Mr. JaRo was born in New York and was a US Army veteran having served during WWII. As a military police officer and was assigned to protect President Theodore Roosevelt. After the attack on Normandy he was deployed to France...

Apr 4, 2009

David S. Friedman, 30, of Tampa passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife Heather Friedman, daughter Christiana, and son David, Jr.; his mother Gerri Almand and stepfather Michael Hamlin; his father Robert Friedman, stepmother Catherine Friedman, and brother Micah; sister Katherine Wilt; grandmother Elizabeth Almand; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service...

Apr 2, 2009

Elizer Aronow, 71 of Tampa, died Thursday April 2, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Aronow was born in Israel and came to Tampa in 1986 from New York. He played professional soccer in Israel and coached an adult soccer league in Carrollwood. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Yaffa, loving mother, Rena Aronow of Israel,...

Apr 1, 2009

Harvey Manning, 75, of Tampa, died Wednesday April 1, 2009. He was a physics and chemistry teacher.

Mar 31, 2009

Miriam Einhorn, 92, of Tampa, died Tuesday March 31, 2009. Preceded in death by her brother Milton Einhorn, she is survived by a brother and sister in law Dr. Harold and Florence Einhorn of Boca Raton, FL; nephew Richard Einhorn; niece Nancy Hawkes; and grandnephew Spencer Einhorn. Funeral Services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday April 1, 2009...

Mar 25, 2009

ELDEMIRE, Susanna Eugenia, age 88, of Tampa died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Eldemire came to Tampa in 1947 from Cayman Brac, BWI. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Dale & Julie Eldemire of Springhill and David Eldemire of Tampa, granddaughter, Aimee Eldemire and her brother, Ray Scott of Tampa. Funeral services will be...

Mar 25, 2009

KLEINBAUM, Mina, age 78 of Tampa died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Mrs. Kleinbaum came to Tampa 57 years ago from her native, New York. Mina's greatest accomplishments in life were her loving relationships with family and friends and her ability to nurture those she loved through her cooking, companionship and social grace. She will always be remembered for her...

Mar 18, 2009

Darlene K. Bailey, age 62 of Tampa died Wednesday, March 18 2009 at her home. Darlene was born in Williamsburg, VA. and came to Tampa 58 years ago from Kentucky. She taught high school at the Academy of Holy Names for many years and was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Survivors include her mother, Virginia Bailey, sister, Velma...

Mar 15, 2009

Frank Bass, 92, of Tampa, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife Rachel, his sister Bess Edelstein, and his nephews Harry and Irving Bass, he is survived by his nieces and nephews Sheila Bass, Ted and Liz Bass, and Michael and Betty Jo Blauner. The family greatly appreciates the...

Mar 15, 2009

David Alan Heller, 56, of Tampa, died Sunday March 15, 2009 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen Chamberlain Heller; his mother Sondra Heller of Adventura, FL; and his sister Michele Picatagi. David's passions included flying small planes; composing and playing music on the keyboard, guitar, and computer; electronic wizardry; photography; baseball; and...

Mar 11, 2009

Dora Hurwitz, 97, of Tampa, died Wednesday March 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband Matthew, she is survived by two daughters, Rosalie Glagov of Altamonte Springs, and Terrill Hameroff of Tampa; five grandchildren, Marcia Hameroff, Bonnie Turner, Jeff Hameroff, David Glagov, and Eric Glagov; and eight great-grandchildren. She was a member of the former Beth Israel Synagogue...

Mar 10, 2009

Ruth Schnitt, 95, of Hollywood, FL, died Tuesday March 10, 2009. She is survived by her children, Bill and Paul Schnitt and Hanna Rogers; and grandsons Michael, David, and Berry. Funeral services will be 10am Friday March 13 at Segal Funeral Home ~ Beth David Chapel, 3909 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in...

Mar 4, 2009

"Dot" was born in St. Paul, MN to Louis and Frances Chase. She attended public schools in St. Paul and was married to Milton D. Rosen on Oct. 26, 1947. She worked in women's hosiery sales for 40 years. In 1985, Dot and Milton retired to Tampa, FL. to be near their only child, Stephen L. Rosen, and his...