OBITUARIES

Jun 23, 2019

DWORK, Bernard A., age 92 of Tampa, FL., formerly of Boston died Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mr. Dwork graduated Cum Laude from Boston University in 1951 which began an esteemed legal career that would span five decades. He was in private practice for over 20 years with Dwork & Goodman PA and in 1972 formed the firm of Barron...

Jun 22, 2019

Boisen, Joan Kathleen, age 91 of Clearwater passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Sidney. Survivors include her sons, Steven Boisen (Christine) and Neil Boisen; daughter, Ellen Boisen and two grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew. A graveside service will be held today, Monday 2 pm at Gan Shalom Cemetery...

Jun 21, 2019

Schimmel, Ann, 87 of Tampa passed away peacefully with loving family by her bedside on June 21, 2019. A long time Florida resident, Ann recently relocated to Tampa from Boca Raton to spend more time with her family. She was an active member of Temple Schaarai Zedek and a longtime member of Temple Beth El in Boca Raton.  Ann was a Registered...

Jun 17, 2019

Charles Anthony Flowers passed away peacefully in his Tampa home Monday, June 17. He was 71. Born in Hulbert, Arkansas, he lived in Michigan for much of his life before moving to Florida in 1981. A graduate of Michigan State University, he worked as a journalist and photographer for numerous publications, including the Detroit Free Press, the South Florida...

Jun 14, 2019

O'NEILL. Aubrey "Puddle Duck, Platypus, Huffington, Poodle Noodle" Katelyn, beautiful 6 year old angel from Riverview was taken from us suddenly on Friday June 14, 2019. Aubrey was cherished and will be missed by her loving parents, Bryan & Stacey O'Neill, her devoted brother. Brennan Connor, along with grandparents Carol & Greg Balent of Sun City Center, Stephen &...

Jun 13, 2019

ROTHFARB, Allan B., beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed on June 13, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. He was 86 years old. Son of Sonia Cohn and Morris Rothfarb, Allan was born on October 14, 1932, in the Bronx, New York and was a life-long Yankees fan. He was an Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and...

May 28, 2019

BOISEN, Sidney, age 94, of Pinellas, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Joan Boisen; sons, Steven Boisen (Christine) and Neil Boisen; daughter, Ellen Boisen, and two grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew. A graveside service will be held, Friday, May 31, 2019, at Gan Shalom Cemetery, in Lutz, at 2:00...

May 27, 2019

HELLER, Judith A.84, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019.  Born in Toledo, Ohio to Leo Krawetz and Emilie Wolf Hartman Krawetz, Judy was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University.  While teaching school in Toledo, she met and married the love of her life, Jack Heller, who was at the time the Concertmaster of the...

May 23, 2019

REISMAN, Marica E., 78 of Lady Lake died Thursday, May 23, 2019. Mrs. Reisman was born in New York and came to Lady Lake 20 years ago from Ft. Lauderdale where she had resided since 1972. Survivors include her beloved husband of 60 years, Irwin, daughters, Mindiann Butler and Ilene Kendig, son, Glenn Reisman and seven grandchildren and two...

May 21, 2019

LOUCKS, Karlyn A. 68, of Tampa, passed away at home on May 21, 2019 under the loving care of her family and devoted caregivers following a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Marc Sachs; sons Justin (Natalie) and Kevin (Caitlin) and grandchildren Olivia Kate, Amelia Taylor and Piper Karlyn; her...

May 18, 2019

HAMEROFF, Alvin "Al", 84 of Tampa died Saturday, May 18, 2019. Mr. Hameroff was among the founders of Barr- Hameroff Insurance where he worked for over 30 years. He was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Hameroff. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Terrill, daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie & James Hill...

May 18, 2019

Claudia Chastain passed away on May 18, 2019. She is survived by her loving daughter Debra Herndon, son and daughter-in-law Sean and Tiffany Chastain and grandson Orrin Chastain. Claudia graduated from Hillsborough Community College School Of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She had a long outstanding career at Tampa General Hospital working as a ER and trauma nurse for 29...

May 18, 2019

AMSTERDAM, Michelle Feiner, age 76 of Tampa died Saturday, May 18, 2019. Ms. Amsterdam was born in New York and came to Tampa in 2001 from Massachusettes. She was an elementary school teacher and an artist. Survivors inlude her daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie & Benjamin Miele, son, Scott Amsterdam, her former spouse, Richard Amsterdam, and her granddaughter, Brianna Miele....

May 15, 2019

CASTELLANA, Thomas "Tommy" Camillo, age 72 of Tampa died Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Frances Castellana, and survived by his sister Rosalie Perrone.

May 4, 2019

WILLIS, Jamie R., 63 of Tampa died Saturday, May 4, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Willis came to Tampa in 1981 from his native, Worcester, Massachusetts. He was among the founders of his family business, World of Lighting. Jamie was a musician playing bass in several rock bands in Massachusetts and enjoyed SCUBA diving and powerboating. He was...

Apr 29, 2019

Mary Jacqueline Taylor of Tampa, Florida, known to all her friends as Jackie, was one of the kindest souls to have ever touched down on the earth and graced us with her presence. Jackie left us in her physical form on Monday,April 29th just days before the 77th anniversary of her birth but she remains with us in her spirit, love, and wisdom.

Mary Jacqueline Taylor (Born Turner) was...

Apr 19, 2019

Gail C. Sardegna, age 61, of Tampa passed peacefully, Friday, April 19, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Ms. Sardegna was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She graduated from Tampa Catholic High School in 1975 and attended the University of South Florida from 1975-1977 studying psychology. Ms. Sardegna was an accomplished and successful realtor. She was a member of the...

Apr 19, 2019

SCHECHT Betty, age 89 of Tampa passed peacefully, Friday, April 19, 2019. Mrs. Schecht was born in New York and came to Tampa 37 years ago from Chicago, IL. Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a great friend to all. Betty’s biggest joy was spending time with her loving family. She thoroughly enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2019

Harriet Mandel passed away on April 17 after 80 wonderful years.  She was with her daughter Valerie at the time of her passing.  Fortunately the two of them had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time together before her passing.  Harriet will be remembered by friends and loved ones, especially her children Valerie an Kenny, for her...

Apr 16, 2019

Jan Sheryl Cohen, born September 27, 1954, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 64. Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Jan was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She later became a legal assistant, loving wife, and devoted mother and Grammy. Jan enjoyed traveling, shopping, great food, and spoiling her grandbabies. After surviving breast cancer, Jan relocated...