OBITUARIES

Marjorie Hodes

Marjorie Hodes

Aug 4, 2018

HODES, Marjorie "Margie", age 95 of Tampa died peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Mrs. Hodes came to Tampa in 1950 from her native New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek, Schaarai Zedek Sisterhood and volunteered for numerous organizations including the City of Tampa Arts Council. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Richard Cullinan

Richard Cullinan

Jul 30, 2018

CULLINAN, Richard E., DMD, age 60, of Tampa, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2018. Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 21, 1957 and graduated from Chaminade High School in Hollywood, Florida in 1975. Dr. Cullinan earned his DMD from the University of Florida School of Dentistry in 1992, having previously completed his B.S. at the...

Maurice Garrett

Maurice Garrett

Jul 29, 2018

GARRETT, Maurice, (age 92) originally from the Bronx, New York but a lifelong resident of Tampa, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Garrett served proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was the founder and president of The Colony Shops women's clothing chain for over 50...

Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward

Jul 21, 2018

Ward, Barbara Jo , age 68, passed away on July 21, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 25, 1950, in New York City and grew up in Westport, Connecticut. After graduating from Staples High School in Westport, she attended the University of...

Alfred "Al" Schiff

Alfred "Al" Schiff

Jul 10, 2018

Alfred Nathan “Al” Schiff 87, Captain, USAF retired, patriarch, leader, philanthropist, mentor of Tampa, FL, passed away July 10, 2018, at his home in Tampa, FL. Mr. Schiff was known as “Al” to all who met him. Born in Cleveland, OH, Al was the oldest child of Sidney J. Schiff, a college professor and teacher, and Bess Schneiderman Schiff. He...

Richard Osborne

Richard Osborne

Jul 5, 2018

OSBORNE, Richard R., age 59, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, while in the company of his loving family. A native to Tampa, Richard loved spending time out on the water fishing and being with family. For over 12 years he coached softball at Interbay Little League. Richard is preceded in death by his brothers Eddie and...

Dorothy Marks

Dorothy Marks

Jun 25, 2018

MARKS, Dorothy, age 90, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, in Tampa. She  was born December 7, 1927, in  Brooklyn, NY. Above all else, Mrs. Marks cherished her family and her pets. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years, Herbert Marks. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Frederick & Denise Marks, of Texas, and Paul & Kazumi Marks of...

Cecilia Contreras

Cecilia Contreras

Jun 23, 2018

Services for Cecilia Contreras will take place on Tuesday, June 26, with visitation from 4-5 pm and a service at 5 pm at Segal Funeral Home.

B. Terry Aidman

B. Terry Aidman

Jun 20, 2018

AIDMAN, B. Terry , age 70 of Tampa died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 suddenly while on a family vacation in Colorado. Mr. Aidman came to Florida from his native Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. He was a leader in the Tampa Bay business community and community at large.  B. Terry Aidman was a business consultant, a Certified Merger and Acquisitions...

Elliott Buchman

Elliott Buchman

Jun 16, 2018

BUCHMAN, Elliott, age 74 of Indian Shores, lifelong resident of Tampa died Saturday, June 16, 2018. Mr. Buchman was a graduate and swimmer at Plant High School, graduated University of Florida and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a CPA in private practice and was former CFO of the Cohen, Jayson, Foster Law Group. Elliott helped so many through...

Ronald Powell

Ronald Powell

Jun 12, 2018

POWELL, Ronald Grant, age 71, of Brandon died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mr. Powell served proudly for over 20 years as a U.S. Marine and was the All Marine Tennis Champion. As a civilian he worked as a computer programmer for government contractors including Honeywell, Wang and Keane Corps and was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Donna Joseph

Donna Joseph

Jun 9, 2018

Joseph, Donna  Caren, age 64 of Tampa, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Hank and Lee Landsberg. She is survived by her sister Cheryl Evans and family, and many treasured friends. Services for Ms. Joseph will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park....

Hope Barnett

Hope Barnett

Jun 8, 2018

BARNETT, Hope Cohen , died peacefully on June 8, 2018. Born in Jacksonville and raised in Tampa, she spent her life devoted to family, community and philanthropy. She gave her time, attention and resources to many causes, but those closest to her heart were Jewish causes, health care and grandparents’ rights. Her hard work and fortitude were recognized early...

Cynthia Jacobson

Cynthia Jacobson

Jun 8, 2018

JACOBSON, Cynthia June, age 69 of Tampa passed away, Friday, June 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Cynthia was born in Lakewood, Ohio and came to Tampa to attend USF after studies at the University of Tennessee. She had an affinity for the fine arts as an artist and musician and passed...

Joel Toro

Joel Toro

Jun 7, 2018

TORO, Joel M., age 75, of Tampa passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. During his professional career, Joel worked in the automobile industry as General Manager at Friendly Toyota (now Stadium Toyota) and Friendly Jeep Eagle. Joel held various other positions in the industry until his death.Mr. Toro is survived by his beloved wife...

William Stockfield III

William Stockfield III

Jun 3, 2018

William A. Stockfield III, age 80 of Wesley Chapel, FL, formerly of Arkport and Hornell, passed away suddenly June 3, 2018.  William was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Medina, NY, graduating from Medina High School in 1956.  His first degree was in electrical engineering from RIT, but that was not where his heart was.  He fell...

Geo Rojas

Geo Rojas

May 26, 2018

ROJAS, Geo, age 83 of Tampa died Saturday, May 26, 2018. Mr. Rojas came to Tampa in 1979 from his native Chile. He was an engineer and technician with Lockheed Martin Corporation for 30 years and a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek. Survivors include his beloved wife of over 40 years, Susan Rojas, son, Miguel Lob, daughters, Monica Fishman...

Salomon Pila

Salomon Pila

May 24, 2018

Salomon (Sam) Pila, of Tampa, completed his life May 24, 2018.  He was born on July 20, 1925 in Charcznitza, Poland to Kalman and Kresla Pila.  Salomon was the youngest of five sons.  He was interred in concentration camps as a teenager during the Holocaust and, for a time, he was a worker in the Oskar Schindler factory.  He survived...

Jose Murillo

Jose Murillo

May 20, 2018

Murillo, Jose 84, of Tampa died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, May 20, 2018. Mr. Murillo was born in Barcelona, Spain and emigrated to Cuba to continue competing as a professional Jai-Lai player. He played in Miami and Tampa in the early 60's before retiring after 17 years, then joined the family bakery business, United Bakeries of Florida. Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Paula; sons, Michael...

Henry Zyndorf

Henry Zyndorf

May 19, 2018

ZYNDORF, Henry, age 92 of Tampa died Saturday, May 19, 2018. Mr.. Zyndorf was born in Poland and was a Holocaust survivor. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of f 70 years, Sylvia. Survivors include his daughter, Bernice Saxon of Odessa, sons and daughters-in-law, Sol & Naomi Zyndorf of Toledo, Ohio and Andy & Ann Zyndorf of Tampa and eight cherished grandchildren,...