OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 4, 2023

 

Arlene Katz Nolke died of heart failure at the HCA Ocala Regional Hospital on August 4th, 2023 at the age of 72.    Arlene is survived by her mother, Ruth; husband Jeffrey; daughters Melissa and Jillian; sisters Ellyn, Barbara, Lori, and Donna. Arlene is preceded in death by her father, Irwin.    Arlene was born on July 15, 1951...

Aug 2, 2023

 

     JUDGE RALPH STEINBERG, age 92 passed away on August 2, 2023, surrounded by hisloving family, in Tampa Florida. Ralph was born on October 21, 1930, in Trenton, New Jersey toSarah and Josef Steinberg. He was raised in Freehold, New Jersey, Ralph’s teenage interestswere sports, primarily baseball, music, and comedy! He was a graduate of Freehold HighSchool and...

Jul 30, 2023

Ava Feldman passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL on 7/30/23 at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Pensacola, FL in a family with parents who played a big role in shaping her compassionate and caring nature. Always creative and enterprising, after graduating from University of Florida she founded a fully licensed day care...

Jul 29, 2023

Barry Louis Silber passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Tampa, FL on 7/29/2023 at the too young age of 72. Born and raised in North Miami Beach, Barry was fortunate to have most of his family living nearby. During his time at the University of Florida, Barry made some lifelong friendships with several of his Pi...

Jul 26, 2023

Beryle Solomon Buchman died July 26, 2023 at Tampa, Florida at the age of 94. Beryle was born in Tampa in 1928, the daughter of Rudolph and Isabelle Solomon. Ms. Buchman was a graduate of the University of Florida, and a schoolteacher for 30 years, the majority teaching at Tomlin Jr. High School in Plant City. She was predeceased by...

Jul 25, 2023

Jul 25, 2023

Ruth Lael Singer GlickmanJune 21, 1933 - July 25, 2023

Ruth Glickman died with dignity at the age of 90 on July 25, 2023 in Tampa, Florida where she resided since 1957.

Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of Morris and Marie Singer.

Ruth studied to be a Dental Assistant...

Jul 22, 2023

SINSLEY, Nina Jane (Garber) 82, of Atlanta, GA left us peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Born August 7, 1940, in the Bronx, New York City, and residing most of her life in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred Garber. A passionate artist and selfless educator of special needs and homebound and hospitalized students,...

Jul 20, 2023

Urso, Nina C., 99 of Tampa, passed away on July 20, 2023.  

Nina is survived by her daughter, Annette Vaccaro, husband Allan, son Ross A. Urso, grandchildren Vanessa Wilkins, and great-grandchild Alyssa Wilkins, nieces Lorri Woodacre, Rosalie Simms, Patricia Stalvey, Claudia Harris, Aileen Worley, Stephanie Mastro, and nephew Nick Castellano, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and valued...

Jul 20, 2023

In front of the mountains of Aguadia, Maria Julia Moncada Díaz was born in the land of Los Andes on February 17, 1939, cradled by the morning breeze and the hands of her parents Rosa and Antonio, being the eldest of her siblings.   Maria was, she said herself, a bold girl for her time. Raised in La Grita by...

Jul 20, 2023

Richard “Rick” Scott Myers, 66, passed away on July 20th, 2023, after a long battle with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).

Rick was born on December 15, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT, but soon found his roots in Ossining, NY, a town he cherished and called his home. Growing up, Rick was a source of joy and mischief to his little sister Audrey,...

Jul 19, 2023

Thelma Bond Silber died at the age of 93 of natural causes on July 19, 2023, at home in Osprey Heights, Valrico, Florida. She formerly lived in Brooklyn, NY, Union and Tenafly, NJ and Brandon, Florida.

Thelma was a homemaker and long-time independent investor who, unusual for women of her generation, made all financial decisions for the family. She became...

Jul 15, 2023

Jeannette was born on September 27, 1939, in Shanghai, China.  Having lived through the Communist invasion, her family was commanded to leave and move into the Hongkew Ghetto where she was smuggled out twice to get more nourishment.  Later her family was fortunate enough to move in with the Young family for several years.  It was during this time that...