OBITUARIES

Mar 10, 2021

Lee Andrew Okun, 33, of Tampa passed on March 10, 2021. Lee loved being outside, reggae music, getting dirty, and spending time with his friends and family. Since a very young age Lee fell in love with playing hockey and you could usually find him on the ice with mismatched socks. He had a gentle soul and all his friends...

Mar 4, 2021

Geoffrey M. Goldsmith, 61, of Ventnor City, NJ, passed away on March 4. Mr. Goldsmith grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, and attended college at Rutgers University. He worked for Atlantic City Casinos starting as a car valet and worked his way up to a Blackjack Dealer.  He also worked for RCA doing financial data entry. Geoffrey then became...

Feb 23, 2021

Alan Stuart Beer passed away on February 23, 2021 due to complications related to COVID-19; he was 53 years old.

Alan was born on August 30, 1967 in Queens, NY to Burton S. Beer and Alice S. Beer.  In 1983, Alan moved to Florida with his family and became a life-long University of Florida Gator, earning a...

Feb 20, 2021

BACHMANN, Gunther Jakob, 81, of Tampa passed away on February 20, 2021. Gunther is predeceased by his son Michael Bachmann. He is survived by his wife Julie Kolanowski, daughter Deborah Manning, brothers Heinz Bachmann and Werner Bachmann, grandchildren Jessica McDonald and Michael Christopher Bachmann, and one great grandchild, Dylan Generose.

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Jan 27, 2021

LEWKOWIEZ, Emile, 85, of Tampa passed away on January 27, 2021. Emile is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Claude Lewkowiez, sons Eric Lewkowiez (Tracy), Laurent Lewkowiez (Holly) and Marc Lewkowiez (LeeAnn), five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Hospital.

Jan 26, 2021

McCaskie, Patricia Grace, 71, of Tampa passed away on January 26, 2021. Patricia came from Elyria Ohio to Tampa in 1980. Patricia was predeceased by her loving husband, James Joseph McCaskie. Patricia is survived by two sons, Sean McCaskie and Christopher McCaskie, a daughter Heather Smith, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She will be missed by all who...

Jan 25, 2021

COLÓN, Fernando, 89,  of Northport passed away on January 25, 2021. Fernando moved to Florida from Merriville, Indiana in 1994. He worked as a Roll Grinder at an industrial steel factory. He also was in the Army.  Fernando's hobbies included gardening and music. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jan 24, 2021

FISHMAN, Solomon, age 95 of St. Petersburg died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mr. Fishman was born in Philadelphia and served proudly in the U.S. Army. Sol was a resident of Menorah Manor and was among the most popular residents with his charisma, charm and with his joy of singing earned the nickname "Singing Sol". he was preceded in death...

Jan 24, 2021

ALPERSTEIN, Sylvia Marie, age 85, lifelong resident of Tampa died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Mrs. Alperstein worked at Larries Menswear for over 30 years and later at Dillards. She was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek and former member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 40 years, Marvin L. Alperstein and sister...

Jan 21, 2021

FARRELL, Marjorie Duffy, 89, of Tampa, passed away on January 21, 2021 with her family by her side. Marjorie was born in Medford, Massachusetts to George and Margaret Duffy. She worked in advertising at The Tampa Tribune and was an accomplished artist and adored nature. She filled people’s lives with extraordinary love and joy and will be greatly missed. Marjorie is preceded in death...

Jan 14, 2021

Obituary for Rana Leah Levy

Rana Leah bat Nachum HaLevi v’Miryam

April 5, 1938—January 14, 2021, z’l

Rana Leah Levy (nee Roberta Kempler Paul), widow of the late Rabbi Mordecai Levy z'l and resident of the Cameron ALF of North Tampa,...

Jan 13, 2021

COOPER, Arnold Sanford, 78, of Wesley Chapel passed away on January 13, 2021. Born 6/16/42 in Brooklyn, NY to Louis & Adele Cooper. Arnold is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sheila, their 3 children Larry, Robert & favorite daughter Jennifer as well as their cherished granddaughters Mara, Hannah, Caley, Samantha & Sydney. He is also survived...

Jan 12, 2021

BLACKBURN, Richard W., 67, of Tampa, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He is survived by his loving family.

Jan 4, 2021

MORENO, Matthew James, age 27 of Tampa died Monday, January 4, 2021. Matthew was born in New Britain, Connecticut and came to Tampa in 2002. He graduated from USF and was a Computer Software Engineer. Matt had an affinity for electronic technology and loved animals. Survivors include his parents, Bob & Gennifer Moreno, sisters Kait and Amie Moreno and his...

Jan 3, 2021

GELLER, Steven L., age 78 of Trinity, FL died Sunday, January 3, 2021. Mr. Geller, came to Tampa from Boston, Massachusetts. He was an Electrical Engineer and later a professor of math with both an accounting degree and MBA. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Judi, sons, Robert Geller and Michael Geller, daughter, Lisa and grandson, Jordan. Interment will be...

Jan 1, 2021

HIRSCHMAN, Michael David, age 74 of Tampa died Friday, January 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hirschman came to Tampa recently from his native, New York. He served proudly in the US Navy and had an affinity for science and technology. Michael was a photographer and a huge NY Mets fan. Survivors include his beloved...

Jan 1, 2021

Jacobson, Rena (Sussman) 75 of Tampa died January 1, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. Rena was born in La Junta, Colorado and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved with her family to Tampa after graduating high school where she met and married her husband, Stephen. Rena kept busy with work, raising their daughter Rebecca, and supporting a wide variety...

Dec 30, 2020

ZIMMERMAN, Miriam G, 86, of Sun City Center, passed away on December 30, 2020. She came to Tampa from Houston, Texas in 2017 after previously residing in Cleveland, Ohio and Vero Beach, Florida. Miriam is survived by her three sons, Marty Clayman (Kathy) of Fresno, CA, Lawrence Clayman of Seattle, WA, Gary Clayman (Miky) of Tampa, FL, and eight grandchildren. Private services...

Dec 30, 2020

Kevin Goldman. חיים שמואל בן נתן ורוזלין Kevin came into our world at Brooklyn Women’s, nearly sixty years ago 12/6/61; he lived in East Flatbush, NY, then Oakhurst, NJ, and over 20 years in Tampa. We mourn the loss December 30, 2020 of son, brother, uncle Kevin Goldman. A graduate of Rutgers College of Pharmacy in Piscataway and enthusiastic member...

Dec 24, 2020

ELSTEIN, Aaron Jay, age 66 of Riverview died Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born in Germany and came to Riverview five years ago from Middletown, Delaware where he resided after living in southern New Jersey for many years. He worked in management positions for several  automotive related companies including Midas, Pep Boys and Tires Plus where he was the regional...