OBITUARIES

Oct 29, 2020

SMITH, Rochelle A., age 73, passed away late Thursday night, October 29th, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.  She is survived by her children, Sherry Williamson and David Reader, her four grandchildren, Cody Williamson, Jack Reader, Katie Reader and Riley Reader.  She is also survived by her two sisters, Ruth Schumacher and Rebecca Carlson, and her brother, Harold Dukes.  She also...

Oct 26, 2020

Marshall E. Levinson passed away at his home on Monday, October 26, 2020. Na, his loving wife of 60 years, predeceased him, as did his parents Leo and Sophie Levinson. Marshall was born in Chicago, IL, in 1925, attended the University of Illinois and served in the US Navy.  He was a co-founder of Treasure Isle, Inc. (formerly known...

Oct 16, 2020

Our beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin, and Dear Friend passed away peacefully at home with her Mama and sisters by her side. Her story began when “Baby Rob” met “Muff” in Kingston, Jamaica. Deborah was conceived in Love to father, Anthony McDonald-James, and mother, Maxine Richardson. At the tender age of 14, she migrated to the United States...

Oct 11, 2020

SCHIFF, Michael Walker, age 19 of St. Petersburg, Florida, died tragically on Sunday, October 11, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Michael was a 2020 graduate of Shorecrest Preparatory School where he played football and soccer. He was accepted to the University of Pittsburgh where he had just begun general studies toward pursuing a...

Oct 4, 2020

Schnitzer, Norman, 86, of Tampa, passed away on October 4, 2020. Norman came to Florida six years ago from Chicago, Illinois, where he worked 21 years for the Lincolnwood Police Department, and then he spent 10 years as a Cook County Sheriffs Deputy. Norman was a member of the FOP, Fraternal Order of Police. He was preceded in death by...

Sep 30, 2020

Arthur Sanford Berland, 73, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed in his Westchase Tampa home on Wednesday, September 30. Known as Art or Uncle Art to his family and friends, he fought a long, valiant battle with esophageal cancer and had been free of the disease since the spring. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Art grew...

Sep 19, 2020

Ruthie Tammy Levy 54, passed away on Saturday September 19, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter Holly S. Levy, Sisters Dorit K. Stone (Mark) and Sima Ragusa-Peterson (Cregg), nephews Joseph Malventano and Benjamin Ragusa, nieces Nina Ragusa and Angeline Ragusa, she was preceded in death by her parents Sol Levy and Nina Isidora.  A private service will be...

Sep 12, 2020

Preiser, Margaret L, 96, of Tampa, passed away on September 12, 2020. Margaret owned Hickey & Preiser Furniture Rental for over 25 years. She is survived by her sons Doug (Babs) Preiser and Randall (Cheris) Preiser, daughter Madeline (Mark) Frauenfelder, grandsons Matthew (Kristine) and Aaron, and a great granddaughter Aaliyah. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the...

Sep 11, 2020

Shapiro, Lynn, 69, of Hudson, passed away on September 11, 2020. Lynn is predeceased by her loving husband Charles A. Shapiro, daughter Robin J. Shapiro, sister Christine Bentley and parents Leonard and Joan Shaull (Rhine). Lynn is survived and will be missed by her daughters Stephanie Hawks (Joshua),  Kelly Wahrmann (Nicholas), her grandchildren Chase Hawks, Cole Hawks, Lawson Wahrmann, Collin Wahrmann, Jaxson Wahrmann, siblings Charles...

Sep 11, 2020

Saffren, William David, 74, of San Antonio, Florida, passed away on September 11, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Anna, daughters Amanda Saft (Stephen), Tracy Greenberg (Terry) and four very loved grand-children. Services were held in Tampa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make memorial contributions to The Florida Holocaust Museum and Congregation Schaarai Zedek....

Aug 30, 2020

SEIGLER, Betty Jeanne, age 91 of Tampa formerly of Mulberry died Sunday, August 30, 2020. Mrs. Seigler was a bookkeeper earning her accounting degree late in life from USF. She was a member of the St. John Neumann's Catholic Church in Lakeland where she volunteered her talents in helping with their bookkeeping and served on their bereavement  committee. Survivors...

Aug 29, 2020

ARON, Edith, 93, of Odessa, passed away on August 29, 2020. She is survived by her loving family. Due to current circumstances, a private service was held at Segal Funeral Home. Please check back for updates to this obituary.

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Aug 24, 2020

GREEN, Dorothy Gardner, 90, of Tampa, passed away on August 24, 2020. She is survived by her loving family. A private service was held at Schaarai Zedek Cemetery.

Aug 23, 2020

ABREU, Natividad "Cala", age 90, of Tampa, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, Natividad moved to Florida in 1968 and to Tampa in 1978 and owned and operated Calas Meat Market with her husband in Tampa until 1994. Roberto and Natividad were pillars of the community, always willing to help everyone. She was very loved. Survivors include her daughter;...

Aug 22, 2020

RODRIGEZ, Greta Aldene, passed away on August 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Greta was the daughter of Councilman P. Joseph Rodrigez and Martha Jones. She was born and raised in Tampa and a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Blvd, Tampa. At a young age Greta together with her brother Bobby (Karl) and...

Aug 21, 2020

Krawetz, Leo, 53, of Tampa, Florida, passed away August 19, 2020. Leo was the heart of his family as a son, brother, and father. He was a loyal husband and best friend for nearly 30 years to his wife Lisa and a proud father to two beautiful daughters and dog Cozmo. Leo worked as a dedicated doctor to his...

Aug 19, 2020

Dr. Jack R. Conner “Doc” passed away on August 19, 2020 at his home in Tampa, Florida. Jack Ronald Conner was born in Blountstown, Florida December 17, 1930 to Lona and JW Conner.  His family moved to Tampa shortly after he was born.  He attended Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Middle School and graduated from Plant High School in 1948.  Jack...

Aug 19, 2020

Dr Albert Tawil, age 83, of Tampa, FL passed away August 19, 2020.  He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother and grandfather.  He spent his career as a devoted physician caring for generations of families in the Tampa Bay Area. Dr. Tawil was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Rose Haber Tawil and Leo Tawil.  He attended University...

Aug 15, 2020

Amelia Lopez Lezcano, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 15th, 2020.  She was born to a large family (Lopez) in Candelaria, Pinar del Rio, Cuba in 1931.  One of sixteen children, her kind and caring nature was her greatest trait, as was her beauty.  Her faith was unwavering and she took solace in it all of her days.  She was truly beautiful inside...

Aug 14, 2020

STEIN, Dr. Edward H., died on Friday, August 14, in the comfort of his home and with his family. He was 84. He was proud of his family's century-long history in Tampa, where he was born and raised, and its tradition of leadership in the Jewish community.  He studied at Vanderbilt and Harvard universities, the Johns Hopkins University School of...