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Madeline Glick

Madeline Glick

Oct 31, 2021

GLICK, Madeline (Midge) I., age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, October 31, 2021; she was surrounded by her loving family at her son’s home in Tampa, FL.  Madeline was born in Boston, MA and spent most of her adult life in Rochester, NY.  She resided in State College,...

Julie Witt

Julie Witt

Oct 29, 2021

WITT, Julie Ann age 69 of Tampa died Friday, October 29, 2021. Ms. Witt was born in Cincinnati, OH. As a military wife she resided in Europe before coming to Tampa in the late 80s. Here, she was proud to be a middle school educator at schools such as Davidson Middle and Sligh Junior High where she taught for...

Blanche Fierstein

Blanche Fierstein

Oct 29, 2021

Blanche Berger Fierstein, 99-years-old, of Odessa, FL, passed away in her home on October 29, 2021. Blanche was born on August 4, 1922 to Selma and Ben Berger in Baltimore, MD. She married Jacob S. Fierstein in 1945 and they worked together their entire lives. First, they had a chicken and egg stall at Belair Market in Baltimore, and...

Carolyn Altman

Carolyn Altman

Oct 29, 2021

ALTMAN (née Fish), Carolyn, 85, of Sun City Center, passed away on October 29, 2021. Carolyn was the treasured wife of Martin Altman, beloved sister of Ceil Kolin (Barry (deceased)), devoted Mother to Marc (Paula Williams) of Cleveland, Ohio, Robert of Indianapolis, Indiana and Dr. Jerald (Lisa) of Phoenix, Arizona. She was proud Nana Carol of Jordan Bupp, Brooke Altman, Sophie...

Alvin Bernstein

Alvin Bernstein

Oct 28, 2021

Born May 13, 1926 to Charles and Sara Bernstein, Alvin Bernstein passed away October 28, 2021 at the age of 95. Alvin lived a full and active life. He even played some tennis, the game he loved, the Sunday before his death. After enlisting at age 17 and serving in the U.S Army Air Force, he earned a Master of...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Oct 22, 2021

Virginia Kaye Johnson, 77, of Tampa, FL passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in Tampa. A namesake of her mother, Virginia most often went by the name Kaye. She was born November 28, 1943 in Grand Forks, ND to Orland Jerome Lund and Virginia Marie Lickteig. She grew up in Grand Forks and graduated early from Central High School...

Ronald Kraff

Ronald Kraff

Oct 21, 2021

RONALD SHAIL KRAFF, 62, of Tampa, died October 21, 2021 after a 7 year battle with cancer. Ronald was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, as an infant in 1960. He was a former member of Congregation Beth Am and was planning to be a future member of Kol Ami once the covid lifted. Survivors include...

Phyllis Kanik

Phyllis Kanik

Oct 14, 2021

KANIK, Phyllis Helene, 86, of Tampa, passed away on October 14, 2021. Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Dr. Keith Kanik and Andrew Kanik. Services were held graveside at Gan Shalom Cemetery in Lutz, Florida.

Herbert Sobel

Herbert Sobel

Oct 11, 2021

Herbert “Herb” Sobel, passed on October 11, 2021, at age 86.  He was born and raised in Chicago to parents Rose and Abraham.  It was there that he met his loving wife, Judith, “Judy” Markowitz.  Not only did he serve proudly as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, he earned his Masters degree and became a successful stock broker. Above...

Charlotte Shapiro Saks

Charlotte Shapiro Saks

Oct 10, 2021

Charlotte Ann Shapiro Saks, 99, passed peacefully October 10, 2021 at her apartment in Weinberg Village in Tampa.  She was born to Isadore and Sarah Shapiro on June 27, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the oldest of two. Charlotte Saks was proud to be a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service. In retirement, she loved her many...

Constantine Laliotis

Constantine Laliotis

Oct 6, 2021

LALIOTIS, Constantine J., 41, lifelong resident of Tampa passed away on October 6, 2021. He attended Chamberlain High School. A talented electrician by trade, he helped many people with numerous projects, electrical and beyond. He was deeply loved by his family and he especially loved his nieces and nephews. They loved to play with their Theo Costa, he was their...

Hannah Pincus

Hannah Pincus

Oct 5, 2021

PINCUS, Hannah, 89 years of age was born January 3rd, 1932, in Union City, New Jersey and deceased October 5th, 2021, in Wimauma, Florida.  A first generation American, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Brooklyn College and her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Miami.  Hannah was a lifetime educator who served 33 years in...

Maria Sallerson-Joyner

Maria Sallerson-Joyner

Oct 4, 2021

Sallerson-Joyner, Maria Joyce, age 38 of Tampa died Monday, October 4, 2021. Maria was born in Baltimore, Maryland and came to Tampa in 2015. She was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom and taught in their religious school. She was preceded in death by her father, Seymour Sallerson. Survivors include her beloved husband of 15 years, Anthony Joyner, her...

Mary Arce

Mary Arce

Oct 3, 2021

ARCE, Mary, 56, of South Pasadena, Florida, passed away on October 3, 2021. Mary loved cosmetology and her family. She is survived by her four son’s, Manuel Perez, Francisco Perez, Daniel Perez, Marcelino Perez, two daughters, Sara Lowry, Magdalena Perez, two sisters, Elena Hunter, Miriam Wood, two brothers, Julio Arce, Claudio Arce, and nine cherished grandchildren. A funeral will...

Dr. Jack Zichlin

Dr. Jack Zichlin

Sep 29, 2021

Dr. Jack Zichlin 101, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021. He was born May 24, 1920 in New York City. In his early 20's he enlisted in the United States Army during WWII.  He was stationed in the United States followed by Berma, India. In 1952 he met and married the love of his life, Sylvia. They were...

Charles Gamson

Charles Gamson

Sep 28, 2021

GAMSON, Charles Coleman, age 83, of Tampa died Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Charlie was born in Mt. Vernon, NY and was the owner of Aaron Scrap Metals for 30 years in Orlando before coming to Tampa. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan and his brother Alvin Gamson. Survivors include his sons and daughters in law,...

Joanne Weisman

Joanne Weisman

Sep 21, 2021

WEISMAN, Joanne, age 85 died Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Mrs. Weisman was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was an elementary school teacher and started her career at GreenBay Roads School in Highland Park, IL. Locally she taught for 18 years at Mort Elementary, 17 years at Hunters Green Elementary and retired from Lewis Elementary School. She was preceded in...

Robert Franzblau

Robert Franzblau

Sep 16, 2021

FRANZBLAU, Robert Mark, “Bob”, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Tampa on September 16, 2021. Bob was born on December 9, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY to Abe and Myra Franzblau. Bob attended the New York State Maritime Academy, Fort Schuyler, graduating in 1947. He married his life partner, Jo Zimmer, in 1954. They were together for 61...

Vilma Feliciano

Vilma Feliciano

Sep 15, 2021

FELICIANO, Vilma I., 89, of Tampa, passed away on September 15, 2021. Born on July 16, 1932 to Francisco and Gloria Feliciano, Vilma was a strong and talented woman who touched so many lives. Survivors include her children; Yolanda Bryson, Franklin Martinez, and Diana Velez, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild all of whom she loved dearly. A...

Vincent Spontak

Vincent Spontak

Sep 14, 2021

Vincent Paul Spontak, 66, entered the kingdom of God on Sept. 14, 2021. Vincent, son of Agnes and George Spontak, was born on Sept. 22, 1954 in Ocala, Florida. He was married to Margaret Hankinson Spontak for 39 years and had one grown son, Michael Spontak (Laura Mahoney) of St. Augustine. He had two brothers, Chris Spontak (Ocala) and...

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