OBITUARIES

Aug 12, 2020

January 3, 1936 – August 12, 2020

Arlene Soberman passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in the evening on August 12, 2020 at age 84. A resident of Tampa, Florida at the time of her passing, Arlene spent the vast majority of her life in New York and New Jersey.  She was born in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn to Gladys and...

Aug 1, 2020

Michael Brent of Tampa, FL, died peacefully at home on August 1, 2020, at the age of 74. He was surrounded by his wife Laurie and his children Michelle and Joe, his son-in-law Wayne, and his grandchildren Sammy, Malie, Benny, and AJ, who saw him pass through with love, laughter, and the joyous memories of his accomplished and profoundly...

Jul 29, 2020

HOCHMAN, Lawrence David, age 70, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020, after years of battling chronic illness. Born in McKeesport, PA, the fourth son of late Thomas Hochman and Tillie Lebowitz-Hochman, Lawrence served in the U.S AirForce and worked in retail management. He was preceded in death by his brother Howard and spouse Sharon. He is...

Jul 28, 2020

Manuel nació el 18 de noviembre de 1946, sus padres Manuel y Luisa Farfán. Nació en el poblado del Chaparro en el estado Anzoátegui, Venezuela. Despues de graduarse en el liceo Eduardo Delfin Mendez de zaraza en 1961, el fue a estudiar Historia y geografía en la universidad Pedagógica Experimental de Maturín. Simultaneamente Manuel obtuvo el título de locutor,...

Jul 26, 2020

Lt. Colonel Dr. Edward Philip Epstein, 76,  passed away on July 26, 2020. Beloved son, brother, father, husband, Dr. Epstein was born April 1, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY. Beginning at age 7, Dr. Epstein was proficient at many instruments, with a focus on Piano and Trumpet. He attended New Utrecht High School followed by Fairleigh Dickinson University at age...

Jul 24, 2020

Robert J. Cirino, 89, of Clearwater (formerly Port Washington, NY) passed away on July 24.  Bob was born on January 17, 1931, to Mario and Mildred Cirino in Brooklyn, NY.  After graduating from St. Johns Prep school he went on to study English literature at New York University. Although he also went to the New School for coursework in Psychology, his true...

Jul 23, 2020

Services for Nancy Miller are now taking place on Sunday, 8/2/2020  at 2:00 PM. Please use the same Zoom Information and password that was previously provided.

Jul 18, 2020

Glantz, Arnold S., 87, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 18, 2020. Arnold was born in Pittsburg, PA, and grew up in Miami, FL. He graduated from Miami high school then the University of Miami. Arnold was a Sergeant in the Air Force and was based in London and served in the Korean War. Arnold was a successful car salesman with Luby...

Jul 18, 2020

ROSENBAUM, Kenneth M, 74, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 18th, 2020. Ken is survived by his wife of 41 years, Helene, his son David, daughter Erica and sister Cynthia. Due to current circumstances, interment at Gan Shalom was private.

Jul 14, 2020

APPELL, Isidor, 88, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on July 14, 2020. Isidor is survived by his loving family. Due to current restrictions, interment at Gan Shalom was private. We do have a recording of the zoom service if you would like to view it. Click the link below.

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Jul 13, 2020

Sara passed away peacefully in Coconut Creek, Florida after a brief battle with breast and bone cancer.  She is survived by her children, Barry and Kim Horvitz, Jay and Robin Horvitz, Jodi (Horvitz) and Andrew Mirman; grandchildren Eric and Allison Horvitz, Megan (Horvitz) and Andrew Palmer, Morgan Mirman, Haylie Mirman, Adam Horvitz, and Rachel Horvitz.  She leaves behind 2...

Jul 10, 2020

Ellen DuBoff, a longtime Shelton, Connecticut teacher and sports coach, died peacefully in her Land O’Lakes, Florida home on Thursday evening at the age of 74. She was the daughter of Dr. Leonard DuBoff and Ruth Bernstein DuBoff, and the sister of James DuBoff, all of whom predeceased her. Ellen is survived by her nephew, Jonathan DuBoff of Avon,...

Jul 4, 2020

On Saturday, July 4th, 2020, Wesley Braxton Harrell, loving Companion, Father and Grandfather, passed away at the age of 69. Wesley is survived by his loving Companion Charlene Harrell, daughter Jenifer Gold, and his Granddaughter Londyn Gold. Wesley was born in Plant City, Florida to Susie and Braxton Harrell. Wesley is a lifelong resident of the Tampa Bay area. He...

Jun 23, 2020

Medgebow, Terry, 95, of Coconut Creek, FL passed away on June 23, 2020. Terry was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Irvin Medgebow, her two sons Barry and Joel Medgebow and her three brothers Jack, George and Hye Pyonin. Terry is survived by her son Allen Medgebow (Margaret), daughter Cindy Dervech (Steve), her five grandchildren...

Jun 22, 2020

Dr. Frederick Merriam passed away peacefully at home, June 22, 2020 in the company of his loving wife. He was 95 years old and was predeceased by his brothers Charles S. Merriam and Allen Merriam; and his sister, Barbara Wilson. He is survived by his wife Lynne, his children Rod Keskiner, Aydin Keskiner (Barbara), Sara McGilvary (Michael), Jay Merriam...

Jun 10, 2020

Kenneth Winderbaum, 73, of Gulfport, FL, passed away on June 10, 2020. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lynne Winderbaum, daughter Jamie Fernandez (Dan), son Brad Winderbaum (Briegh), brother Don Winderbaum and 5 lovely grandchildren. Due to current restrictions, private services were in held.

*** Live-streaming of Kenneth's service will take place today, June 12 at...

Jun 3, 2020

Marcia Singer Hark, 86, born in Philadelphia, Pa who lived in North Beach, NJ, Hollywood, FL and Tampa, FL, passed away on June, 3, 2020. Marcia was predeceased by her son Barry Hark. She is survived by her first love and husband of 67 years, Kenneth Hark, her daughter, Jodi Hark Rigberg, her son, Lester Alan Hark, her grandchildren, Jeremy Hark,...

May 30, 2020

Arnold D. Levine, longtime resident of Tampa and prominent criminal and civil litigator, died Saturday, May 30th, at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was 88. Son of the late Morris and Minnie Levine, Arnold was born December 12, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended Samuel J. Tilden High School and then New York University, graduating with honors in Business. After serving in the...

May 26, 2020

Scharf, Regina, age 96, of Tampa passed away on May 26, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Sheryle Levine, daughter and son-in-law Sylvia and Dr. Joel Levy, brother Michael Scharf (Rachel), seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Regina will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Services will be held in Fairfield, Connecticut.

In lieu of flowers,...

May 25, 2020

RIVERA, Jose, age 72, of Tampa, passed away on May 25, 2020. Mr. Rivera was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and as a young boy, moved to New York where he was raised. In 1988 he came to Tampa with his wife Dorothy Rivera and their three children. Over his lifetime, Jose had earned numerous certifications, from bilingual alcoholism...