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Robert Kleiman

Robert Kleiman

Nov 10, 2024

Robert Lewis Kleiman, 79, of Tampa Florida, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. Born on October 15, 1945, in Syracuse, New York, Robert lived a full and meaningful life defined by resilience, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.

Robert attended the College of William & Mary before serving his country honorably in the United States Air Force during...

Frieda Haimovitz

Frieda Haimovitz

Oct 31, 2024

Frieda Haimovitz passed away, at the comfort of her daughter's home, on October 31, 2024. Born in Tampa, FL to Sam and Rebecca Haimovitz, Frieda spent her early childhood with her sister, Eleanor (McCullough) in Ybor City, until Sam built the family home on Davis Island. The island is where Frieda grew up, along with, Verna, her mother's companion, until...

Penny Breitstein

Penny Breitstein

Oct 26, 2024

BREITSTEIN, Penny Renee, 75, of Tampa, passed away on October 26, 2024. Penny was born on February 22, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Sheldon and Hortense Kiselik. She graduated from The University of Pennsylvania, obtaining a bachelor's degree. Penny met her loving husband of 43 years, Joel M. Breitstein, in Pennsylvania in 1971 and married him a year...

Cheryl Ann Lubin

Cheryl Ann Lubin

Oct 25, 2024

Cheryl Ann Lubin, 53, of Brandon died October 26, 2024. Born in Clearwater, FL, she was a graduate of the University of South Florida with her bachelors in Communications. She met her husband Michael at Hillel and they married in 1998 and bought their home in Brandon in 1999. They started their own Congregation in Zephyrhills called Hevrei Lalev in...

Leslie "Les" David Scharf

Leslie "Les" David Scharf

Oct 25, 2024

SCHARF, Leslie D. 94, of Tampa died Friday, October, 25, 2024. Les was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 25, 1930, to Elmer and Mildred Scharf. He attended The University of Chicago, enrolling at age 15, and graduating at age 18 with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree. He engaged in post baccalaureate studies at Marquette University for a year, prior...

Michael Vito Phillips

Michael Vito Phillips

Oct 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Michael Phillips from complications related to prostate cancer on the morning of Thursday, October 24. Michael was the husband of Amy Phillips, father of Aaron Phillips and Leah Dennison, and grandfather of Daniel Dennison. He was known as Michael, Daddio, Mr. Mike and Grampy. Endlessly...

Gloria Jean Morgan-Baker

Gloria Jean Morgan-Baker

Oct 22, 2024

Gloria Jean Morgan-Baker was born July 27, 1941 and transitioned to glory on October 22, 2024. She graduated from Union Academy High School in Polk County. Her secondary education was at Brewster Vocational where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1971 and later graduated from Hillsborough Community College with her Associates Degree in Nursing as a Registered Nurse in...

Judith Louise Kartt Schwartz

Judith Louise Kartt Schwartz

Oct 19, 2024

Judith Louise Kartt Schwartz passed away unexpectedly on October 19th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, and parents, Florence and David Kartt. Judy, or Grammy, as she was fondly known, was born in New York, but spent much of her life in Tampa, Florida. She was a graduate of H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, followed...

Richard Rosenzweig

Richard Rosenzweig

Oct 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Rosenzweig who departed this life at the age of 78. He was a loving husband to Lillian Rosenzweig for 39 wonderful years and a devoted father to his children, Amy Adler and Michael Rosenzweig.

Richard Rosenzweig took immense joy in being a grandfather to Madelyn and Landon Adler, and...

David Lawrence Cross

David Lawrence Cross

Oct 12, 2024

CROSS, David Lawrence, 83, of Tampa, passed away on October 12, 2024. David was born in Rochester, New York, to parents Eli and Yetta Cross. He graduated from Ben Franklin High School in Rochester, NY, and then graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Next, he graduated with his DDS degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, and...

Sandra "Sandy" Feuerstein

Sandra "Sandy" Feuerstein

Oct 8, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Feuerstein, age 72, passed away on October 8, 2024, 

Sandy was born on August 5, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sidney and Esther Kaufman. She graduated with a Bachelor's in elementary education from The Ohio State University. Sandy came to Tampa from her native, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1984. She was a dedicated preschool teacher at The JCC preschool...

Jacqulyn Schuett

Jacqulyn Schuett

Oct 5, 2024

Jacqulyn Ruth Schuett peacefully transitioned on October 5, 2024 in St. Petersburg. She was surrounded by family and close friends during her last days. She is survived by her loving mother, Irene Schuett; her dear sister, Tersenia Schuett; her brother-in-law, Keith Wendt; and her many friends.

Born on October 29, 1952, in Watertown, Wisconsin, Jacqulyn showed an early passion for community...

Sandra "Cindy" Sper

Sandra "Cindy" Sper

Sep 27, 2024

Cindy Sper passed away from complications related to peritoneal cancer on the morning of September 27th. She was a mother, a grandmother, a teacher and an accomplished realtor in the Tampa area. She was well known in Jewish community, a lover of literature and the arts, and champion of women’s and civil rights. She is survived by her husband Paul,...

Sol Maskin

Sol Maskin

Sep 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sol Maskin, who passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Sol was the husband of Dorothy Maskin and the father of Dr Steven Maskin and Susan Hinchey and grandfather of Benjamin, Jacob, David, and Sarah Maskin.Sol served in the Army during World War 11, received an...

Anthony "Tony" Riviezzo

Anthony "Tony" Riviezzo

Sep 13, 2024

Following a heroic fight with cancer we lost our dear Anthony Riviezzo on Friday, September 13, 2024.Anthony was born in Waco, Texas on August 18, 1965. He was raised in a large Air Force family in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. 

Whether Tony came into your life as a Bruner Middle School Spartan, Fort Walton Beach High School Viking, University of South...

Herbert Herzog

Herbert Herzog

Sep 5, 2024

Herzog, Herbert, 89, of Tampa, died on September 5, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1935 in the Bronx and attended DeWitt Clinton High School and NYU, where he was a member of TEP. At the age of 10, he was selected as a boy soprano with the NY Metropolitan Opera, and sang there for 3 years. His time...

Gerald Minkow

Gerald Minkow

Sep 3, 2024

Gerald 'Jerry' Minkow, a respected educator, wrestling coach, father, grandfather, brother, companion, and friend, passed away on September 3, 2024, at 82. He served the nation with honor as a 22-year USAF Veteran, leaving a legacy of duty, kindness, warmth, and humor that will be cherished by all who knew him. May his memory be a source of comfort to...

Stanley Ashe

Stanley Ashe

Aug 27, 2024

ASHE, Stanley, 91 of Tampa, passed away on August 27, 2024. Stanley was a big family man, avid reader, Yankees fan and card player. He had an affinity for philosophy and was intellectually curious. Stanley was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Anne. He is survived by his loving wife of over 25 years, Louise Mells, three sons,...

Casey Shear

Casey Shear

Aug 20, 2024

Shear, Casey, 81, of Tampa, passed away on August 20, 2024. Casey is predeceased by her loving husband of 29 years, L. David Shear, siblings, John Albert Mixon and George Michael Casey (Joan). She is survived by her two stepsons, Stephen Shear (Dawn Langnes), Jeffrey Shear (Kelly), two siblings, William Wilson Casey (LeAnn), Thomas Robert Casey (Anna), four grandchildren, Taylor...

Richard John Rolfes

Richard John Rolfes

Aug 15, 2024

Richard John Rolfes was born in Covington, KY on January 18, 1934, the first child of Al Rolfes and Kathleen Higgins Rolfes. He grew up in various parts of northern Kentucky attending Catholic schools. He graduated from Covington Latin School in 1949. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. Richard received his Bachelors degree from the...

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