OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2023

Mary Judith Friedman Kramer, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 23, 2023. A second generation Florida native, Mary was born to Herbert and Nellye Friedman (both now deceased) in Tampa in 1950. She attended Mitchell Elementary School, Berkeley Preparatory School, and the University of Florida, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology. She met her future...

Oct 19, 2023

Gabriel Gerth (April 27, 1996 – October 19, 2023)

Gabe’s beautiful essence and positive energy touched so many lives.  He embraced life with so much passion. He deeply loved his family, his friends and animals too, especially dogs. Gabe was always supportive and encouraging of the people in his life. He had the biggest heart; a heart of gold. He was hugely compassionate and intensely aware of other people’s pain. Gabe brought comfort...

Oct 6, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

BORKOWF, Shirley Phyllis 92, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  A long-time Tampa pediatrician, Dr. Borkowf was born in South Africa.  She earned her medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 1953.  She began her career with postgraduate training at Baragwanath Hospital and the Johannesburg Childrens’ Hospital.  She then relocated to London, where she did further...

Sep 29, 2023

Norma Jean, “Jeannie” Dobbs, 85, of Tampa passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29th, 2023.  She was one day shy of her 86th birthday.  Jeannie was survived by her daughters, Kathy Leapley and Karen Garms and Son-in-law, Kameron Garms; Grandchildren: Christina Patterson (Jeremy), Kimberly Seligman (Ryan), Kevin Fadely (Taylor), Shelby Garms and Kyle Garms (Karson).  Jeannie was also survived by 6 Great grand-children, Matthew,...

Sep 26, 2023

We’re here to celebrate the homegoing of Dexter Lee Davis, born to the late Jacob Mosley and Lorraine Davis on October 29th, 1966, in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Simon Gratz High School, and later on went to graduate from police academy with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office where he faithfully served until his health began to fail him. He was a...

Sep 26, 2023

Alan Martin Sear was born on January 25, 1944 to Louis Sear and Rose Rosenthal Sear in Chattanooga, TN. He is survived by two loving daughters, Celeste Elaine Sear of Atlanta, GA and Jacqueline Sear House of Jacksonville, FL; three wonderful grandsons: Simon Jayaram, Benjamin and Jeremy Newman, two beloved sisters: Carolyn Rosen and Annette Wade; seven nieces and nephews,...

Sep 25, 2023

Peter Allen Robert Black, 88, of Tampa, FL, passed away on September 25, 2023.Pete was born on August 5, 1935, to Louis and Eva Black in New Haven, CT.  After graduating from Hopkins School, he went on to graduate from University of Connecticut with a degree in Journalism. 

After graduation, he served in the United States Air Force.  He then...

Sep 18, 2023

Irene was born in Poland into a loving family, with an older sister, Anny, and a younger brother, Bernard. Her early teenage years were spent running away from the Nazis with her family, through Belgium, France, and Switzerland; narrowly escaping the Nazis’ reach several times. Through the trauma of escape, survival, and hunger, she would be inextricably bonded to her...

Sep 13, 2023

George Miranda, 87, of Tampa, FL, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Donna. They leave behind a daughter, Tracy Miranda, niece, Gail Downing and niece, Kathy Miranda who was also his caretaker and multiple other grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Legion...

Sep 4, 2023

 

Dr. Donald Dunayer, age 94, passed away in New Port Richey, Florida on September 4, 2023. He leaves behind his wife Sandra of 65 years, his four children, Denise (Stewart),  Douglas (Claudia),  Jeffrey (Brenda) and Jony, his grandchildren, Lauren, Taylor, Evan, Julia, Danny, Jillian, Dylan, Samantha and great granddaughter Brennan. He was a well respected physician in general practice...

Sep 3, 2023

MOUDY, BARBARA, C., 88, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023. Barbara was a native of Boston and moved to Florida 45 years ago. She was an elementary school teacher for 40 years, ending her career in special education. She also served as an Intelligence Analyst for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Barbara joined Congregation Beth Am in 1999 and...

Aug 26, 2023

 

Lofton Holdsworth Alley “Jim”, 68, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from complications of dementia. 

Jim was the second of four children born on February 19, 1955 to Mary Janet Campbell Alley and Lofton H. Alley in Prince George County, VA. After Jim graduated from Saint Andrews High School in 1973 he went to live...

Aug 26, 2023

Janet Whitman, a beautiful 91 year old, blue-eyed, redhead, was proud to be the beloved wife of her soulmate and late husband, Shelly for 68 years.    Her greatest joy was being the loving mother to her four children, Todd Whitman, Cindy (the late Jerry) Rubin, Dan Whitman, and Randi (Dan Daly) Whitman. Being the always proud “Nina”, she adored...

Aug 24, 2023

 

Richard "Rick" Pippinger, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, in Tampa, FL. He was born on April 28, 1947, in Coral Gables, FL. Rick will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather.

Rick embarked on his 50 year career in law at the Office of the Attorney General. His unwaveringcommitment and legal...

Aug 19, 2023

Barbara Post-Askin 92 passed away August 19, 2023 in Clearwater, FL.Barbara is survived by her beloved family including children Marc,Shelley and Lawrence, grandchildren Justin, Jennifer, Bradley, Laurenand Jessica, great grandchildren Alex, Zachery, Chloe, Mavrik, Adaline,and Dash.  

Barbara was an extraordinary woman. After a career of buying andselling businesses and traveling the world, she devoted over a decade ofher life...

Aug 18, 2023

Ruth Weston, 94, of Land O Lakes, passed away on August 18, 2023. She is survived by her 4 daughters, Ellyn Gamberg (Lloyd), Barbara Jacobs (Dave), Lori Shaneyfelt (Dan z"l) and Donna Gray (Scott), and son in law, Jeff Nolke (Arlene z"l). She is also survived by grandchildren, Danielle Gray, Jamie Gray, Hilary Shaneyfelt, Ashley Oswald (Chase), Brandon Shaneyfelt, Jacob...

Aug 16, 2023

Emil L. Mantini, M.D. 94 of Tampa , formally of DeLand, FL passed away August 16, 2023 in the Canterbury Tower Health Center with his wife by his side. He was a retired Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeon.  Born in Morgantown, WV April 17, 1929 to Louis and Josephine Mantini.  He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1958.He...

Aug 8, 2023

TAYLOR, Jefferson, 54, of Tampa, passed away on August 8, 2023. As a 5th DAN Taekwondo Master, Jefferson had an indomitable spirit and a zest for life. He is predeceased by his cherished daughter, Kathryn Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Cerese Taylor. Those wishing to honor him may make a donation in his name...

Aug 6, 2023

Goodrich, Patricia Odile, 86, of Land O Lakes, passed away on August 6, 2023. She is survived by her four sons, Bill Goodrich, Jim Goodrich, Chris Goodrich, David Goodrich, sister, Marjorie Dickson, brother, David LeDuc, and 5 cherished grandchildren. Services were held at Our Lady of the Rosary in Land O Lakes with interment at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery...