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Dr. Robert Norman
Feb 14, 2025
Dr. Robert A. Norman, known affectionately as “Rob” or “Zayde” to his family, “Doc Rob” to his friends, and “Doc” to the many patients whose lives he touched, passed away on February 14, 2025, due to complications of pneumonia following a very successful stem cell transplant. He passed, surrounded by love, with his wife, Carol, and two of his children,...
Linda Kaplow
Feb 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Linda KaplowLinda Kaplow passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, laughter, family, and deep friendships. She was an avid tennis fan and competitive player. She loved (and sometimes hated) all Tampa Bay sports teams and could dazzle you with statistics, but she always held a special place...
Sheldon Goldberg
Jan 21, 2025
Goldberg, Sheldon, 88, of Tampa, passed away on January 21, 2025. Sheldon moved with his family to Tampa in 1993. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Judith Goldberg. He is survived by his daughter Allison Greer (Stephen), son, Craig Goldberg, niece, Charisse Stoppelman, grandchildren, Marc Goldberg, Cameron Collins, Eric Goldberg, Kyle Collins, Carly Collins, Matthew Greer,...
Miriam (Brevda) Zack
Jan 20, 2025
Miriam (Brevda) Zack, 87, of Tampa, passed away in her home on January 20 th , 2025. Born in 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, she moved to St. Petersburg as a young child, and then on to Tampa where she lived for more than seventy years. She was the loving mother to Joel Zack (New York, NY) and Michael Zack (Burbank,...
Lee Tobin
Jan 9, 2025
Lee Michael Tobin, 72, passed away on January 9, 2025, in Tampa, FL after a prolonged illness with his loving family by his side. The Tobin family settled in Tampa in 1964. Lee graduated with honors from Atlanta’s Woodward Academy.
He then went on to become a proud University of Florida Gator. Lee worked as the Assistant Sports Information Director at...
Jerome Harold Buff
Jan 9, 2025
Jerome Harold Buff, a distinguished financial analyst, passionate book collector, and devoted family man, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 93 in Tampa, Florida. He leaves behind a legacy of intellectual curiosity, deep relationships, and contributions to both his profession and his community.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Edward and Dora Bloom Buff, Jerome was an...
Tad Chalfant
Jan 7, 2025
Tad Chalfant, was born on April 18, 1956 in Michigan.
He is survived by his wife Lili, his sisters Sherry and Terri, his brother Jim, and his nieces and nephews. Tad was a loving husband, brother, and uncle. He was also a loving step-father, step-grandfather and brother-in-law. Although Tad never had children of his own, he loved his nieces and nephews.
Tad...
Lawrence Kessler
Jan 7, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Kessler, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betsey” Kessler, brother Robert (Robyn) Kessler, sister Susan (Jeffrey Berger) Kessler, son David Kessler, daughter Sarah Kessler, granddaughters Ashley Erickson and Leonore Jones, sister- and brother-in-law Victoria and Donald Wiederecht, nieces and nephews Jennifer Kessler, Beth Kessler, Alex (Kristen) Kessler, Gregory Wiederecht...
Paige Howard
Jan 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paige Howard, who left us on January 3, 2025 at the age of 26. Paige was a well-known psychic medium, healer, and spiritual advisor. She was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her, bringing joy, laughter, and love wherever she went. She dedicated her life...
Allan H. Applestein
Jan 3, 2025
Allan H. Applestein died January 3rd, 2025. He was born January 16th 1932 in Baltimore, MD, but chose South Florida as home in 1961, living first downtown, then in Coral Gables and later, Aventura. Allan was a true polymath; an avid reader, brilliant and learned across many subjects. He was a serious tennis player for many years, and a lover...
Harriet Chesler
Jan 2, 2025
CHESLER, Harriet Rochelle (Lavine) age 87 of Tampa passed away on January 2, 2025. Harriet came to Tampa with her young family in 1973, relocating from their home in Ohio. Harriet and her husband Tom (deceased in 2012) were married for 56 years. Harriet was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, bubbe and grandmother. Her love for her family was boundless.She was a...
Sherwin Ernst
Dec 23, 2024
Sherwin J. Ernst, 92, aka The Wicker Park Kid:
Sherwin J. Ernst, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy marked by adventure, devotion, strength, and wisdom. Sherwin lived a life that spanned continents, careers, and countless personal transformations. Though his journey was long and rich, it feels all too brief to those who loved him.
Born in...
Ilona M Friedman
Dec 22, 2024
Ilona Friedman (nee Gottfried) died peacefully Sunday, December 22nd 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. Daughter of Isabella and Ferenç, and younger sister to Judy (John Spitzer), she was born January 31st, 1935 in Budapest, Hungary, where she survived the Holocaust, and emigrated to Philadelphia in 1949. She graduated from Overbrook High School, attended Temple University on a full...
Sarah Evelyn Slohn
Dec 19, 2024
Sarah Slohn, 86 of Tampa, passed away on December 19, 2024. She grew up in Jersey City, NJ and moved to Tampa, FL in 1958 after marrying Herbert Slohn and graduating from Columbia University as a physical therapist. Sarah was the first physical therapist at the fledgling University Community Hospital where over the course of 30 years she developed and...
Steven Alan Glantz
Dec 18, 2024
Glantz, Steven Alan, 67, of Tampa, passed away on December 18, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold Glantz. Steven is survived by his loving wife, Marcia Glantz, mother, Beverly Glantz, his three children, Gabriel Alexander Glantz, Kyle Daniel Glantz, Isabel Nicole Glantz, sister, Michele Glantz (Shelly), and two cherished grandchildren, Riley and Camila Glantz. Private services...
Eva Nove
Dec 17, 2024
Eva Nove (Steinkohl) of Palm Harbor, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 14, 2024, died on December 17, 2024.
A Holocaust survivor, Eva was born in Hungary in 1924. At the age of 19, she was taken to a forced labor camp in her home country and then to camps in Germany. She survived Ravensbrück and was eventually displaced to...
Dr. Paul Robert Levine
Dec 17, 2024
September 18, 1945 – December 17, 2024
Dr. Paul Robert Levine – known to many as “Papa,” “Dr. Bob,” and “Uncle Bobby” – passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home in Palm Coast, Florida at the age of 79 years old. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Susan, and his four children.
A Tampa native, he was...
Shayne Blanchard
Dec 11, 2024
It is with great sadness we share the news of Shayne Blanchard’s unexpected passing on December 11, 2024. Shayne, 30, lived in Largo, Fl., born in Rochester, NY. He is predeceased by his brother, Brian. Shayne is survived by his father, Clarence Blanchard, mother, Tina Blanchard, and grandmothers Myrtle Blanchard and Cheryle Kelly. He is also survived by siblings Benjamin,...
Sharon Stevens
Nov 26, 2024
Sharon Stevens, loving wife, loyal friend, dedicated educator, animal lover, and undeniable force of nature, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on November 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and laughter. A woman with a feisty spirit and a heart of gold, Sharon was never one to back down from what she believed in, but her love for...
Martin Joseph Adelman
Nov 14, 2024
Martin Joseph Adelman, MD (86) of Tampa passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. He was born and raised in New Haven, CT, in 1938 to his loving parents, Maurice and Kathryn Adelman. Martin attended Hill House High School and went on to Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1960. He married his high school...
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