OBITUARIES

Apr 16, 2021

RIFKIN, David, of Tampa, passed away on April 16, 2021. David was born in Bridgeport, CT, and grew up near Trumbull. David graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Bridgeport. After a few years of working in banks and an accounting firm, David landed his ideal dream job, a sales representative for The Remington Arms Company,...

Apr 15, 2021

Elaine Fantle Shimberg, age 84, died April 15, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Mandell “Hinks” Shimberg; five adult children: Karen “Kasey” Shimberg Kelly (Robert), Scott Shimberg (Heidi), Betsy Shimberg (Scott), Andy Shimberg (Cathy), and Michael Shimberg (Ramona); and ten grandchildren:  Jordan Kelly, Lauren Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Joshua Levinson, Seth Shimberg, Adam Shimberg, Mason...

Apr 14, 2021

DOCKSER, Enid Deborah, 78, of Tampa passed away on April 14, 2021. Enid was born and raised in the Boston area, living almost her entire life in Newton, Massachusetts. She received her BA from Tufts University and received her Masters in Education from New York University. Enid was dedicated to her family, a true soccer mom, always there to feed or drive the...

Apr 13, 2021

PERLATTI, Lawrence J., 86, of Tampa passed away on April 13, 2021. He is survived by his son Raymond Thomas (Melody), step-daughter, Francine Andruchiw (Peter), cherished grandchildren, Lana Faye and Raymond James Thomas, and his companion Lona Thomas of 46 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Children's Home Network

Apr 12, 2021

Anna (Ann) Simon passed into God's hands on April 12, 2021. Born June 23, 1931, in New York City. Ann was the daughter of Max and Fanny (Wechsler) Brodsky. In 1953, Ann married the late Jerome (Jerry) Simon, also of NYC. During their 50 years of married life, they lived in New York, then moving to Tampa, Florida in...

Apr 9, 2021

DUKE, Marcus Wesley, "Wes", passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. A Tampa native, Wes was a loving, helpful, easy-going and fun-loving, wonderful man. He proudly served in the Army, worked at the railroad for several years and retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years. He will truly be missed by his family and friends. Wes is survived by his beloved wife...

Apr 5, 2021

REITANO, Paul F. was a Master Upholsterer, originally from South Philadelphia, who was 22 years old and self-employed when he enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard from 1957–1960. He actively trained as a medic and was awarded the “Marksmen Metal” for riflery at Ft. Knox, KY. He then transferred into the United States Army Reserve from 1960...

Apr 1, 2021

MAYER, Evelyn "Evie" Kusnitz, 91, of Tampa passed away April 1, 2021. Evelyn was all about family, her husband Albert, and four children, Jeffrey, June, Bruce and Harlan. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah and worked tirelessly with sisterhood at Beth Israel then Rodeph Sholom.  Evie and Albert were members of Rodeph Sholom for more than 50+ years....

Mar 29, 2021

SILVERMAN, Bruce Mark, 75, of Odessa, passed away on March 29, 2021. He is survived by his loving partner & wife of 45 years, Vikki Silverman, son Avi Silverman (Mari) of Asheville, NC, daughter Liat "Ishka" Silverman of Asheville, NC, and his four sisters, Joan Nagy, Susan Ben-Avraham, Nancy Gardosh and Margie Szikzay, as well as two grandchildren, Sora...

Mar 28, 2021

ROUTENBERG, Kerri Sue, 72, of Ruskin, passed away March 28, 2021. Kerri was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1949 and after high school attended Northern Illinois University where she obtained a bachelors degree in education. In 1970, she married David Routenberg and began her teaching career in the Chicago suburb of Dalton. In 1981 they moved to Florida, and...

Mar 25, 2021

Doris Magid Verkauf passed away peacefully and comfortably on March 25. Doris was the first in her family of fourth-generation Tampans.  A graduate of Plant High School, she was married to her husband Sam for seventy-two years.  She was always an integral part of her family’s activities from serving as president of PTA to serving in school lunch lines...

Mar 25, 2021

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. William Martin Cortes, 47, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on 03/25/21. He was born to parents Flor Jiménez Cortes and William Cortes,...

Mar 14, 2021

Hoch, Chris James, 59, of Tampa passed on March 14, 2021. Chris was born in Binghamton, New York on December 31, 1961 to parent’s John and Mary Hoch. Chris graduated high school and then attended school for hairdressing. Hoch – as he was then to his friends  opened his first hair salon at age 19 in Endicott, NY with...

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...