OBITUARIES

Dec 2, 2018

SEHRES, Scott David, age 24, of Tampa passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  Scott came to Tampa in 1996 from his native Baltimore, Maryland.  He attended Mulrennan Middle school and Plant High School where he played football and established many lifelong friends.  Scott was avid sports fan and had an affinity for the University of Miami Hurricanes, Miami...

Nov 27, 2018

Theresa Helene Leff Sabel, (May 9, 1927-November 27, 2018) of Tampa, formerly of Charleston, daughter of Dave Leff and Blanche Berendt Leff, widow of Herman Sabel. Theresa was a native of Hartsville, SC. Theresa graduated from Memminger High School, and first met the love of her life Herman "Hymie" Sabel, on Erev Yom Kippur outside Brith Sholom Beth Israel...

Nov 23, 2018

Jose Vega Vargas passed away on November 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. A visitation will be held Wednesday, November 28th, 11:00 AM at Segal Funeral home. Following the visitation, a graveside service will take place at 2:00 PM at Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, Florida.

Nov 6, 2018

O’BRIEN, Barbara J., age 81, of Tampa, passed away on November 6, 2018. Barbara was born on August 18, 1937, in Summerville, South Carolina to Calece and Marvin White. In 1955, she married George T. O’Brien, who served 30 years in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. Being a “military” wife allowed her to travel, spending much...

Oct 29, 2018

NEWMAN, Ann Esther (nee Silver), age 90 of Tampa died Monday, October 29, 2018. Mrs. Newman was born in Baltimore, Maryland and came to Tampa in 2006 from Aventura, FL.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert Newman, They lived in Havre de Grace, MD, where she had resided for more than 30 years and  helped...

Oct 29, 2018

GINEX, John Angelo, 75, of Tampa FL, passed away October 29, 2018.  “Johnny” was a life-long resident of Tampa. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School (class of ‘61) and the University of Tampa where he graduated with a degree in Business and Finance. Johnny also served as a proud military veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed eating...

Oct 22, 2018

April Farrell-Hasty, age 56 died Monday October 22, 2018, in Tampa FL. From her birth on November 25, 1961 in NY, NY she was a unique woman. The only child of Sylvester Farrell and Brandy Simmons she changed everyone around her. Married Ronald Hasty October 24, 1981. She was a wife, mother, daughter and sister, an accomplished author, mentor,...

Oct 15, 2018

FOWLER, Diana H., age 75, of Tampa, formerly of East Burnstead, KY, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018. She is survived by her sister, Donna Little; children, Tina Tessner (Vance), Jack Sandlin, Jocella Sandlin, Greg Sandlin (Caroline); grandchildren, Shane, April, Ashley, Megan, Brittany, Jaden, Jordan, Ryan, TJ and Tiffany; and seven great grandchildren. A visitation was held at Segal Funeral...

Oct 14, 2018

Alan Neil Goldrich, age 68, died on October 14, 2018.  Alan was born in Brooklyn, NY but raised in East Meadow, Long Island.  He graduated with a B/S in Biology from LUI Post and served in the Navy from 1974 to 1980.  Alan most recently worked as a senior systems analyst for Citigroup before retiring in 2012.  Alan was...

Oct 13, 2018

ROSENBLATT, Frank Lykes 95, life-long resident of Tampa, died on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Mr. Rosenblatt was a South Tampa native, attending Gorrie Elementary, Wilson Middle School, Plant High, and eventually the University of Florida. He served proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII. Frank worked in his family's meat packing business and after the death of his father, he went into...

Oct 10, 2018

Emanuel ‘Manny’ Donchin was born April 3rd 1935 in Tel Aviv Israel to Guta & Michael Donchin.   His father owned a book store and his mother worked in an office in Tel Aviv.  When Emanuel was 3 years old, he traveled with his mother to visit her family in Pinsk, Poland.  A photo hanging in his parent’s apartment in...

Oct 7, 2018

CABRERA, Consolacion S., “Cholley” (pronounced Charlie), age 94, of Tampa, formerly of Alexandria, VA died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the Ybor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Cholley was born in the Philippines to the late Laureano and Filomena Salcedo on July 24, 1924, and then migrated to Virginia some years later. She married the late Francisco V. Cabrera on May...

Sep 29, 2018

GRATON, Elaine B., of Tampa, formerly of Minnesota, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She is survived by her four daughters; Nancy Greene (Steve), Tammy Holmen (Gary), Julie Gearou (Kent) and Jill Hogan (Dale); 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be held in both Tampa and Minnesota.

The Tampa memorial service will be held...

Sep 22, 2018

*** Family will be receiving friends tonight, Tuesday, from 5-8 PM at the Law Foundation [ 1610 N Tampa St. ] ***

Tampa attorney Barry Alan Cohen left this world Saturday morning September 22, 2018 surrounded by his loving children and family.  The eldest child and only son of Rhea and Irving Cohen, Barry was...

Sep 18, 2018

CURRY, Alice Kimbel, passed away on September 18, 2018, at the age of 88 due to complications of diabetes. The third of six children, she was born Alice Jean Kimbel in Louisville KY on October 3, 1929 to Ken Kimbel and Alice Bruce. She lived in many places during her childhood, from Chicago IL to Forsyth GA, until settling...

Sep 13, 2018

GOLDMAN, Lorraine “Libby”, age 89, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. Libby was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 14, 1929, and attended Rayen High School and Ohio State University before becoming one of the first women in real estate in Youngstown, Ohio. In 2001, she decided to make Florida her home. Libby was known for her...

Sep 9, 2018

TASHMAN, Danielle Beth, age 22, of New York, formerly of Tampa, lost her battle with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder on September 9, 2018, after years of challenges and attempts at treatment. Before settling down in New York in 2007, the Tampa native moved to Georgia in 1997, before deciding to make Woodstock her home. Danielle's life...

Sep 3, 2018

WARNER, Sally Mack, age 74 of Tampa died Monday, September 3, 2018. Mrs. Warner was born in Boston, MA and was a longtime Tampa resident after coming here from Philadelphia, PA. She was vice president  of her family's business, Self Service Shoe Stores with locations throughout Florida where she worked for over 15 years alongside her brother and late...

Aug 25, 2018

KATZ, Naomi Roberta, age 82 of Tampa died Saturday, August 25, 2018. Naomi was born in New York and came to Tampa in 1974 from Pennsylvania. along with her late husband she owned the Travel Agency of Tampa travel and tour company and was a member of numerous organizations including the Town & Country Senior Center, the Town &...

Aug 25, 2018

LEVIN, Margot Elaine, age 52 died Saturday, August 25, 2018. It is with great sadness that her family  announces her untimely passing after a brief illness.  She is survived by her mother, Dr. Shirley Borkowf, her extended family, and many dear friends.  Her devotion to family and friends, unfailing sense of humor, lively curiosity, and penetrating intellect will be sorely...