OBITUARIES

Ursula Griffin

Ursula Griffin

Apr 9, 2008

GRIFFIN, Ursula, age 70 of Tampa died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at her home. Survivors include her beloved husband of 39 years, Robert, son and daughter-in-law, Henry & Judy Harris of Las Vegas, NV., daughters and son-in- law, Elfi & Don Hunt of Plant City and Angela Roman of Land O'Lakes, sister, Freida Potter of Lexington, KY., nine grandchildren...

Edward Corwin

Edward Corwin

Apr 6, 2008

Corwin, Edward S. (Ted), 85, died on April 6. A native of New Jersey, he was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Lafayette College and also a graduate of Columbia Law School. He served in the Army Air Corps in the European Theater in World War 11, and was an attorney and a CPA in New Jersey. He came...

Eleanor Krasner

Eleanor Krasner

Mar 19, 2008

KRASNER, Eleanor "Ellie", age 76 of Winston Salem, North Carolina formerly of Lauderdale Lakes died Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Mrs. Krasner was born in New York and resided at the Hawaiian Gardens for over 25 years before moving to North Carolina. Survivors include her daughter, Abbe Krasner of Tampa. sons and daughters in law, Steven & Lorraine Krasner of...

Ivan Margolis

Ivan Margolis

Mar 18, 2008

MARGOLIS, Ivan, age 65 of Tampa died March 18, 2008 following a brief illness. Ivan was born November 22, 1942 and grew up in Minneapolis, MN . He came to Tampa 25 years ago. Preceded in death by his father, Harry Margolis. Lovingly survived by his wife, Stefani Margolis, daughter and son-in-law, Samantha and Paul Wallace, son, Harrison Margolis,...

Joseph Price

Joseph Price

Mar 6, 2008

Joseph Corey Price, 37, of Plant City, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Price; his mother Suzann Kaplan; aunt Marlene Bohnyak; uncle Fred Kaplan; and cousins Grant and Alana Ginsburg. He was a member of the 501st Legion and active with Make A Wish Foundation. A memorial service will take place at 6:00...

Peggy Wright

Peggy Wright

Mar 5, 2008

Mrs. Peggy E. S. Wright, 88, passed quietly on Wednesday March 5, 2008. Peggy was born in Vidalia, GA on November 30, 1919, and was a long time resident of Jacksonville, FL, before moving to Tampa in 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Glenn, and is survived by her sister Mary Ellen Hazzard...

Estelle Weiner

Estelle Weiner

Mar 5, 2008

WEINER, Estelle, 87, of Tampa passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Hospice House in Ruskin. Estelle was born in New York City and came to Tampa from Delray Beach in 2005. She retired after 20 years from the N.Y. State Department of Education & Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Nathan,...

Edward Marteau

Edward Marteau

Feb 26, 2008

Des Marteau, Edward J., age 76 of Tampa died February 26, 2008. Mr. Des Marteau was a retired Master Sergeant having served in the US Air force for 26 years. He was a life member of the V.F.W. and the N.C.O.A.. Survivors include his beloved wife of over 26 years, Geraldine, son and daughter-in-law, Edward D. & J'Aime Des...

Reinaldo Posada

Reinaldo Posada

Feb 24, 2008

POSADA, Reinaldo G. "Rey", 83 a lifelong resident of Tampa, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Josephine Arcuri Posada, loving daughter and son in law, Phyllis and Harry Hoover; and cherished grandchildren Brian Hoover and Jennifer Hoover. He was born May 11, 1924 in West Tampa the son...

Marc Benware

Marc Benware

Feb 22, 2008

Marc Adam Benware, 43, died Friday, February 22, 2008 in Miami, Florida. Born February 26, 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts, he is survived by his longtime love, Doris Berriz; father Michael Benware of Sarasota; sister Michelle Dickson and husband Todd; sister Ashley Gerace and husband Ken; nieces and nephews Brittany, Michael, Jaye Lynn, Amber, and Kenny; along with numerous other...

Lawrence M.D.

Lawrence M.D.

Feb 15, 2008

Lawrence Samuel Cohen, M.D., 72, died at home Friday, February 15, 2008, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Betty; sons Lawrence, Jr. and Jeffrey; daughters Nancy Oderkirk and husband Robert, and Alice Cohen; grandchildren Jake, Lauren, and Hannah; brother Harold Cohen; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother...

Morris Jenkins

Morris Jenkins

Feb 14, 2008

Morris Nathan Jenkins, Major, USMC (Ret.) was born October 7, 1925, in Tampa to Henry and Julia Jenkins. He had a brother Roy and sister Esther. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943, then enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island for training. He then graduated from the Univ. of NC with a BA...

Irving Deich

Irving Deich

Feb 11, 2008

DEICH, Irving, age 89 of Tampa died Monday, February 11, 2008 at his home. Irving was born in Brooklyn, NY. And came to Tampa over 20 years ago from Miami. He was a US Navy veteran and a salesman having sold home furnishings and insurance. He was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek and the Jewish War Veterans. Irving...

Elsie Gamberg

Elsie Gamberg

Feb 11, 2008

GAMBERG, Elsie, age 92 of Tampa died Monday, February 11, 2008. Mrs. Gamberg came to Tampa in 1968 from her native, New York. She was a member of the Krewe of Santiago. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Samuel and her loving daughter, Audrey Messerman. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd &...

Carol Walker

Carol Walker

Feb 10, 2008

WALKER, Carol W., age 79 of Tampa died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Walker was born in New York and came to Tampa in 1973 from Bridgeport, CT.. She was a school guidance counselor at Carrollwood Elementary and Chiaramonte Elementary schools and a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Ruth Shaffer

Ruth Shaffer

Feb 7, 2008

SHAFFER, Ruth Ann, age 84, formerly of Tamarac died Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Tampa. Mrs. Shaffer came to Tampa recently from Tamarac where she resided for 15 years. She was a member of Women's American ORT, Brandeis Womens and the City of Hope. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Bernard. Survivors include...

Roy Tipps

Roy Tipps

Feb 5, 2008

TIPPS, Roy L., age 89 of Brandon died Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Carrollwood Care Center. Mr. Tipps was retired from the US Airforce having served overseas during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Tipps. Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Cassie, sons and daughters-in-law, Don & Cheryl...

Marcia Stearns

Marcia Stearns

Feb 1, 2008

STEARNS, Marcia, age 92 of Tampa died Friday, February 01, 2008. Mrs. Stearns was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa seven years ago from Peach Tree City, GA.. Survivors include her sons, Myron Thorner of Odessa and Joshua Thorner of Peach Tree City, GA., eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today,...

Robert Leitman

Robert Leitman

Jan 30, 2008

Leitman, Robert G., age 68 of Tampa died Wednesday, January 30, 2008. Mr. Leitman was born in Jacksonville and came to Tampa 38 years ago. He was a graduate of the University of Florida and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Leitman was an insurance agent and a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Survivors include his beloved wife...

Renee Goldman

Renee Goldman

Jan 29, 2008

GOLDMAN, Renee, 86, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, she is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Marvin Goldman; a son Dr. Stephen Goldman of new Port Richey; daughter Ellen Sheridan of London, England; brother David Mushabac of Brookly, NY; sister Julie Brenner of Teaneck, NJ; 6 grandchildren, Claire and Daniel Sheridan,...

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