OBITUARIES

Dec 20, 2007

Etta Bailey Ford

Etta B. Ford, 80, died peacefully at her home in Tampa, FL on December 20, 2007 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 49 years, McCage Ford, Jr., and two sons, Paul Darden and Vernon Wright. She is survived by daughter, Frances Krezel and her husband Patrick of...

Dec 14, 2007

BARNES, H. Ray, 81, of Tampa, formerly of Brandon, born in Sturgeon, MO.,.died Friday, December 14, 2007. His survivors include his loving companion of 28 years, Alva Avalotis; a daughter, Barbara Greer and husband John of New Orleans, LA; a sister Margaret Embree of Centralia, MO; several cousins including Ruby Barnes of Sturgeon, MO; and several nieces, nephews, and...

Nov 25, 2007

KURTZ, Sandy, age 82 of Valrico died Sunday, November 25, 2007. Mrs. Kurtz was born in London, England and came to the U.S. in 1947. She moved to Valrico in 1980 from New Jersey. Survivors include her beloved husband of 58 years, Franklin Kurtz, son and daughter-in-law, Bob & Bonnie Kurtz of Long Beach, NY, daughter and son-in-law, Pam...

Nov 18, 2007

WHITE, Adelaide G., age 84 of Tampa died Sunday, November 18, 2007. Mrs. White was a lifelong resident of Tampa and a graduate of Hillsborough High School. She volunteered for many organizations including the Ybor City Museum and the Bayshore Presbyterian Apartments where she lived. Survivors include her loving daughter, Jo Lynn Truesdale of Clayton, NC., devoted granddaughters, Jennifer...

Nov 18, 2007

Schwartz, Lester, age 88 of Tampa died Sunday, November 18, 2008. Mr. Schwartz was an Explosive Tech and served in the U.S. Airforce during WWII. He was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Ann, sons, Steven Schwartz of Brandon and Larry Schwartz of Stuart, daughter, Tami Olayan of Wichita,...

Nov 15, 2007

Dreier, Adolph, age 87 of Tampa died Thursday, November 15, 2007. Mr. Dreier was born in New York and was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII. Survivors include his beloved wife, Pearl, sons, Jack Dreier of New York, Mark Dreier, Tampa, Michael Dreier. Illinois and David Dreier of Tampa, daughters, Sandra Starr of California and Pamela Swiss...

Nov 14, 2007

GOLDSTEIN, Justin Matthew, age 20, of Tampa died Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Justin was a compassionate, huggable young man with a smile as bright as the sun and eyes as green and as warm as the Gulf of Mexico. He had an intuitive, sensitive, giving heart inside a body that would make you feel completely protected. Children loved Justin;...

Nov 10, 2007

Kessler, Jeanette, (nee Glazer) 85, of St Petersburg, formerly of Philadelphia passed away on Nov. 10, 2007 at home surrounded by her family and under the exceptional care of Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Joseph, 2 sisters Rose Thomson, Molleye Schwam, 1 brother Henry Glazer & infant grandson Jacob Bagley. Jeanette is...

Oct 28, 2007

ROSENTHAL, Sheldon, age 89 of Wesley Chapel, died Sunday, October 28, 2007. Mr. Rosenthal came to the Bay Area in 1984 from his native, New York. He was a second lieutenant in the US Army during WWII and worked as a furrier. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Annette. Survivors include his daughter...

Oct 25, 2007

SCHNUR, Steven, age 66, of Tampa died Thursday October 25, 2007 at his home. Mr. Schnur came to Tampa over 30 years ago from his native, New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was owner of Landmark Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Todd Schnur. Survivors include his beloved wife of 31 years,...

Oct 21, 2007

BOOKMAN, Susie, age 53 of Tampa died Sunday, October 21, 2007 following a courageous battle with Cancer. Survivors include her beloved husband of 22 years, David Bookman, son, Daniel Bookman of Orlando, brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Julie Kantor of Miami, sister and brother-in-law, Chris and Debbie Kantor of Deerfield Beach, brother-in-law, Paul (Debbie) Bookman of Bryn Mawr, PA,...

Oct 14, 2007

WOLFE, Herbert N., It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Herbert N. Wolfe of Kissimmee, on Sunday, October 14, 2007. Herbert was born in Massachusetts but lived in Florida for 50 years. Herbert was the son of the late Irving and Pauline Wolfe. Beloved husband of Pat, of Kissimmee, and caring father to...

Oct 11, 2007

ARGINTAR, Sammie, age 87, of Tampa died Thursday, October 11, 2007. Mr. Argintar was a lifelong resident of Tampa and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He owned Max Argintar Menswear, founded by his father, which he operated for over 60 years in Ybor City. He was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, the Masons and Egypt Temple Shrine. He was...

Oct 1, 2007

LASKY, Leslie Shayne Lasky passed from this world to the next on October 1, 2007. The memories of Les will forever sustain his loved ones, including his wife, Jennifer (Kalish) Lasky and son Jordan Howard Lasky. Born in France on August 15, 1961, Les was a graduate of Plant High School. Les was the sales manager for Gulf Central...

Sep 23, 2007

Rachel Alistair Futterman, 19, passed away September 24, 2007. She was born on February 7, 1988 in Orlando, Florida to Tamela J. and Joel Z. Futterman. Rachel was a sophomore at University of South Florida, Tampa. She graduated from Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. Prior to that, Rachel attended Lake Mary Preparatory School and The Hebrew...

Sep 22, 2007

ZIBEL, Rose, age 89 of Tampa died Saturday, September 22, 2007. Mrs. Zibel was born in Boston, MA. And lived in Tampa for many years where she owned an antique shop. She was a braillist and volunteered her time teaching others to read Braille. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Hadassah, Brandeis Women and the Harvard Club...

Sep 18, 2007

GREENSPON, Gilbert E., 83, of Tampa, FL., formerly of West Hartford, CT., passed away on Sptember 18, 2007. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Florence Greenspon. He is survived by his children, Erma and Steven Ruffkess of Tampa, Jeffrey and Anne Gomez Greenspon of Geneva, NY, four grandchildren, and his sister, Goldie Bernstein of West Hartford, CT.....

Sep 2, 2007

WOLFSON, M.D., Sorrell L., age 80 of Palm Beach Gardens died Sunday, September 2, 2007. Dr. Wolfson was a lifelong resident of Tampa before moving to Palm Beach Gardens upon retirement. He was a U.S. Navy Corpsman during WWII and a renowned pediatrician and hematologist and oncologist. He served as the head of Pediatrics at Tampa General Hospital prior...

Aug 25, 2007

FRIEDMAN, Dr. Herman, PhD, age 75 of Tampa died Saturday, August 25, 2007 following an extended illness. Dr. Friedman came to Tampa in 1978 from his native, Philadelphia, PA. Loving husband of 49 years to Ilona, devoted father of Frank, Michele, Suzy, and Andie, cherished uncle, great-uncle and adored Zaide of eight grandchildren. Dr. Friedman was a distinguished professor...

Aug 25, 2007

BRITT, Fred age 58, of Tampa died Saturday, August 25, 2007, unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in New York and came to Tampa 40 years ago to attend the University of Tampa where he earned his dual degrees in Economics and Psychology. He was an entrepreneur and was presently engaged in numerous business enterprises including:...