OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 20, 2020

HARROW, Andrew Marc age 66 of Apollo Beach died Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Andrew came to the Bay Area in 1982 from his native New York. Survivors include his beloved wife, Susan, son and daughter-in-law, Josh & Toby Harrow, daughters and son-in-law, Lisa Harrow & Marc Chodock and Adrienne Harrow, cherished granddaughter, Mia Shana Chodock and his. brothers, Neil...

Dec 17, 2020

FREEDMAN, Michael J. “Mike” 83, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Mike was born June 20, 1937 in New York City, where he graduated from Poly Prep in 1955. He graduated from Yale University in 1959 and the University of Florida College of Law in 1962, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Law Review. He was also...

Dec 15, 2020

KHASKINA, Irina A, age 60 of Tampa died Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Survivors include her beloved husband of 38 years, Dmitriy Mzhen, daughter and son-in-law, Liliya & Alan Passman, son, Boris Mzhen, two grandchildren, Adam & Daniel Passman her mother, Rita Reznikova Khaskin,  sister and brother-in-law, Lora & Rusty Khaskina and nephews Sam & Anthony. Private graveside services were...

Dec 13, 2020

GARRETT, Barbara, age 90, lifelong resident of Tampa died Monday, June 8, 2020. She was a talented award winning potter and owned Boulevard Shops, fine women's clothing stores. She loved everything beautiful. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Maurice. Survivors include her son, Richard "Dickie" Garrett (Robyn), daughter, Laurie Garrett (Mike Deeson) a...

Dec 10, 2020

RATLIFF, Austin Gage, age 24, of Tampa, died Thursday, December 10, 2020. Austin was born in Dunedin and worked at Dick’s Sporting Goods. He was a huge fan of the New England Patriot’s. Survivors include his parents, Brian & Melissa Zophin, sisters, Samantha & Riley Zophin, grandmother, Patricia Lewis, grandfather, Joseph Zophin and his Golden Retriever’s that he loved,...

Dec 10, 2020

SUGARMAN, Wallace (age 87), of Lutz, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Max and Sarah Sugarman, Wallace attended The City College of New York where he earned his master’s degree in finance and business. For two years, he served in the United States Army and had recently settled down in Florida in January...

Dec 10, 2020

ZUSMAN, Rhoda, age 87, of Tampa died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Zusman was born in New York. With her MSW degree she was a vocational rehabilitation counselor and the founder of Project Return, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with mental illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...