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Richard "Dick" Roher
Jul 14, 2024
With great sadness, we share the news of the death of Richard “Dick” Roher, who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Richard was the husband of Sheila Roher, the father of Keith (Julie Buchman), Alana George (Troy), Mitch (Paula) and Jeff, the grandfather of Amy Roher, Zach Roher, Austin Roher, Grant Roher, Addy Roher, Hank Clayman (Taylor), Sam Clayman,...
Michelle Suzanne Bourgeois
Jul 10, 2024
Michelle Bourgeois, 69, passed away on July 10th, 2024, in Tampa, FL. She was an internationally acclaimed behavioral scientist in the field of communication sciences and disorders, best known for her pioneering research and development of therapies for dementia patients and their caregivers. Her life of adventure began on October 16, 1954, in Putnam, CT, where she was born to...
Thomas Warren Ruggles
Jul 7, 2024
Thomas Warren Ruggles, 83, beloved husband and father, and respected attorney of Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024. Tom was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 26, 1940 to Warren and Vera Ruggles. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan. After meeting on a blind date, Tom married Bonnie McManus on...
Israel Vana
Jul 6, 2024
Israel Vana - father, grandfather, brother, community leader, and dear friend - passed away July 6, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. He was 71. Born January 4, 1953 in Be’er Sheva to Saadia z’l and Shulamit Vana z’l, Israel was a devoted son and brother to his siblings Avram z’l, Rami, Tamar, Yoav, Benjamin, Drora, and Meir. He often told childhood stories...
Selma Pugan
Jul 5, 2024
Selma was born on October 29, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. Selma was raised in the projects of Redhook.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elly, her mother Ruth Gordon, and her sister Lorraine Greenblatt.
Selma is survived by her daughter Lynn B. Velt and her husband, Paul. Selma has two beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer and Eric. Selma also had...
Harold Ewen
Jul 4, 2024
Harold Ewen, 91, of Tampa, FL, passed away on July 4, 2024.
Harold was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on January 24, 1933, the son of Sigmund and Fanny Ewen. He and his family moved to the United States in 1937, where they passed through Ellis Island and lived for a year in New York City before settling in Indianapolis, IN.
Harold Ewen...
Chesley Key Culp Jr
Jun 26, 2024
By Benjamin Culp
Ches lived a long and happy life, one deserving of remembrance and celebration. He lived well, sticking to his principles and pursuing his dreams. He greeted each day with a smile, and employed his wit and his intelligence in his every endeavor. It could be said that he spent as much time on the funny pages as he...
Linda Rice
Jun 23, 2024
Intelligent, charming, and effortlessly chic, Linda Prentice Rice, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, in Tampa, FL, at the age of 84. She was born on May 28, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY to her late parents, Regina and Herbert Prentice, and was an adored sister and niece to her late brother David Prentice and Aunt Bebe and Uncle Bert...
Vincenzo Dellosa
Jun 21, 2024
Vincenzo Dellosa, a beacon of love and wisdom, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, at the age of 88 in Tampa, Florida. Born in Casoli, Italy, on November 11, 1935, Vincenzo's journey was marked by his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Vincenzo's life was a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. After...
Richard Hirsch
Jun 19, 2024
Richard Allan Hirsch – husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and dear friend – passed away June 19, 2024, at his home in Tampa, Florida. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 54 years and his children. He was 82.
Born July 6, 1941 in Tampa, Florida to Miriam and Jack Hirsch, Richard was a devoted son and a beloved brother...
Richard Paul Watkins
Jun 10, 2024
Richard Paul Watkins, fondly known as Rick to his family and friends, went to heaven on June 10, 2024, at Tampa General Hospital, with his family by his side. Born on January 27, 1962, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Rick's 62 years of life were marked by a remarkable blend of service to his country, love, humor, and an unwavering positive spirit.
Rick...
Steven Haberland
Jun 4, 2024
Steven Haberland, a devoted family man, was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on June 4, 2024. Steve was born on April 30, 1974 in upstate NY to Marvin and Patricia Haberland. He grew up in Palmyra, NY with his parents and sister Tammy.Following the lead of his father, Steve joined the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department at the age...
Richard B Falk
Jun 3, 2024
Richard Falk 98, passed away in Tampa, Florida, June 3, 2024. Richard was born in Savannah Georgia in 1925. He always embodied the grace and affability of a southern gentleman. He developed a passion for classical music and radio as a young man and attended vocational school to repair radios. Growing up, he and his group of friends enjoyed classical...
Susan Rojas
May 15, 2024
ROJAS, Susan, 89, of Tampa, died on May 15, 2024 in Clearwater, Florida. Susan was born in Berlin, Germany, and came to Tampa in 1979 from Chile. She was a Holocaust survivor and a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 40 years, Geo Rojas, her mother, Herta Behr, her sister, Gabriele...
Jerry Messerman
May 2, 2024
Jerry was born June 1934 in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, New York, to Russian/Ukrainian immigrant parents. Their wish for Jerome, as they preferred to call him, was to make sure their third child would have the best of opportunities. His mother was the planner, his father the implementer, the oldest son, Hyman, the coach. They filled his...
Joseph William Munch
May 1, 2024
Joseph William Munch, 78, a native of Saint Petersburg, Florida, and resident of Tampa, Florida passed away on May 1, 2024.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Siwon Munch; sons: Steven, Johnney and Randy; daughters in law Thao and Christina; grandchildren; Vivian, Adrianna, Joseph, Victoria, Ashlynn; great grandchildren; Clark and Alaina; and sisters Penny Reed and Maryann ChampionHe...
Cindy E. Newman
May 1, 2024
NEWMAN, Cindy Ellen, 66, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2024. She is survived by her loving family. Cindy will be sorely missed by all that knew her. Services for Cindy will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2:00 PM at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Steven Victor Daniels
Apr 24, 2024
Steven Victor Daniels, beloved uncle and brother-in-law, passed away April 24, 2024, at the age of 81. Born January 8, 1943 in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, NY, Steve still had not forgiven the Dodgers for moving to Los Angeles. Steve graduated from Brooklyn College, received his PhD from Harvard University, and retired from SMU’s Department of English in May...
Valentyna Dyachyenko
Apr 23, 2024
Valentyna Dyachyenko, born in Ukraine April 10, 1949, passed away April 23, 2024 in a tragic accident.She lived in Ukraine most of her life. She trained as an engineer, but found her passion later in life working as a tax collector. She raised her children mostly as a single mother and was the glue that held the entire family together....
Roland Leo Gagne
Apr 20, 2024
Roland Leo Gagne, a cherished husband, family member, and respected civil engineer, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at his home in Spring Hill, Florida. Born on April 16, 1942, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Roland's journey through life was marked by his analytical mind, gentle spirit, and unwavering kindness.Roland's early years in Central Falls laid the foundation for...
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