OBITUARIES

Dec 25, 2016

FRYE,  Kevin Ira age 48 of Brandon died December 25, 2016. Kevin came to the Bay Area in 1972 from his native New York. He was Graduate of USF where he earned his master’s degree in Music Conducting after his undergraduate studies in Trumpet performance. He was a professional Trumpet player and the  leader of The Mike Eisenstadt Band....

Dec 16, 2016

Barry R. Kolin, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Lifepath Hospice House in Sun City Center, Fla. He was the beloved husband of Ceil, and father of Randy (Missi) and Ellen (Tom) and beloved grandfather to Lonnie, Larissa, Keri, Courtney, Maddy, and Sami. Loving brother to Lance Kolin of Cleveland, Ohio. Loving brother-in-law to...

Dec 12, 2016

Norberto Benitez "Bobby" 56, of Tampa, FL passed away on December 12, 2016 (12/12) at 12:00am. He  was born and raised in Manhattan, New York. Bobby moved to Florida in 2009. He enjoyed the beach, jet skiing, fishing, and pretty much anything having to do with water activities. Bobby was a true craftsman, his specialty was crafting personalized cornhole boards...

Dec 9, 2016

Dr.Robert J. Rubin, PhD., age 83 of Sun City Center, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland Passed away on December 9, 2016 at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Boston, MA on March 25, 1932 to Ruth and Edward Rubin. Graduated University of Massachusetts in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science. Graduated Boston University with a Masters and PhD....

Nov 29, 2016

FLAXMAN, Reeva, age 91 of Tampa died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, Mrs. Flaxman was born in South Africa and came to Tampa 13 years ago from Denver, Colorado where she had resided for many years and along with her husband, owned The Denver Cycle House bicycle shop She was a member of Congregation Kol Ami. Preceded in death by her...

Nov 27, 2016

Susan Gail Zucker, a vibrant 64, passed away at her home in Temple Terrace surrounded by family on Nov. 27. Susan was born in New York City to Marion Maeder and Alan Zucker, both deceased, and maintained her identity as a New Yorker throughout life. She earned a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College and master's and doctoral degrees...

Nov 12, 2016

LUTZK, Rose Peretzman 99, lifelong resident of Tampa, died Saturday, November 12, 2016. Rose worked for many years in her family business, Tampa Iron & Metal, and was a lifelong member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Rodeph Sholom Sisterhood, and Hadassah. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Ralph Lutzk; devoted sons,...

Nov 12, 2016

STRAUS , Saul , age 88 of Tampa died Saturday, November 12, 2016. Mr. Straus was born on October 22, 1928 in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Long Island University and attended Columbia University and also received a Fulbright scholarship. He served in the Army from 1946-1947 and worked for the Department of Defense for 30...

Nov 11, 2016

KAUFMAN, Leah Cohen , age 82 of Tampa, Florida, formerly of  Radnor, PA died Friday, November 11, 2016 in Tampa. Mrs. Kaufman was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 11, 1934. She graduated from Olney High School class of 1952 continued her studies at Penn State University graduating in 1956 and eventually earned her Masters in Library Science...

Nov 3, 2016

HATFIELD, Rachel Lia, age 11 of Tampa died Thursday, November 3, 2016, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Survivors include her loving parents, Henry & Yael , cherished brother, Nevin, grandparents Mirit and Josef Rabinovitz of Los Angeles, Ca and Henry Hatfield and Sue Mathis of Tampa and her uncle Joshua Rabinovitz of Los Angeles, CA She was indeed...

Nov 2, 2016

Susan Brooke Combs May 10, 1970 - November 2, 2016 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Susan (Suzy) Brooke Combs. Suzy was a loving daughter to her father Billy W. Combs and was very fond of her former stepmother, Elizabeth J. Combs . Suzy, a Tampa native, was preceded in death by her mother, Connie...

Oct 26, 2016

Dockser, Ronald D. 74 Of Tampa, FL formerly of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Enid (Linsky) Dockser for 48 years. Devoted father of Pamela Miniati (Michael), Cindy Ruzicka (Michael) and Hillary Burns (Daniel). Loving Grandfather of Liz, Maddie, Adam, Martha, Francesca and Rachel. He was the son of Betty and Charles Dockser....

Oct 19, 2016

Dr. Jack Heller, Violinist, Conductor, Professor of Music Education Jack Joseph Heller, Ph.D., 83, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2016, with his wife of 59 years, Judy, and his children Lynn and Mark at his side. Dr. Heller led a rich life as a professional violinist, a college professor and researcher, a conductor, husband, and father. He was...

Oct 18, 2016

Hewitt Lawrence Rubel, 85, of Manhattan and Tampa, FL, passed away on October 18, 2016 after a long illness at his home in Tampa. Born April 6, 1931, in New York, Hewitt attended the Horace Mann School, New York University and New York University School of Law. He was a senior partner at the law firm of Maggin &...

Oct 10, 2016

Carl Richman Sept. 3, 1937 - Oct. 10, 2016 Age 79

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Richman, on Monday October 10, 2016 at the age of 79.

Carl, the son of Morris and Toba Richman, grew up on Lewis Street in Portland, Maine. He enlisted in the US Army National...

Oct 8, 2016

Stacy Mashiach, Jennifer Lynn, 49 of Tampa passed away on Saturday October 8, 2016. Jennifer was born in Westminster Maryland; she moved to Fort Lauderdale Florida to attend the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She was preceded in death by her father William Harold Stacy. Jennifer is survived by her companion of 28 years and husband for 16 years,...

Sep 22, 2016

Isaak, Edahn Joshua 54, of Brooklyn, New York, formerly of Tampa passed away on September 22, 2016 he will be sorely missed and is now at peace. Edahn was born in Bloomington, Indiana; at six years old his family moved to Tampa, FL where he attended Berkeley Preparatory School,he was a graduate of Chamberlain High School, earned his Bachelor's...

Sep 19, 2016

"Keep Your Face in the Sunshine and You Cannot See the Shadows, That's What the Sunflowers Do." Anonymous

Saffell, Terry On September 19, the world became a little less funny, a little less happy and a little less bright, as Terry Saffell our beloved wife, loyal sister, nurturing mother, kick-ass Auntie and treasured friend passed away. Pulmonary Fibrosis...

Sep 19, 2016

HOFFMAN, Marilyn, age 74 of Tampa died peacefully, Monday, September 19, 2016 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Memphis, TN and came to Tampa in 1966 from St. Louis, MO. She was a dedicated educator and during her career taught at the Jewish Community Center Pre-School, Hillsborough County Schools Special Education,Corbett Preparatory School...

Aug 31, 2016

ZAZULIA, Alan B. age 46, of Seffner, died Aug. 31, 2016. Alan came to Tampa 40 years ago from his native New Jersey. He worked in the family business, AES Industries and was an avid NASCAR enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sable Zazulia and brothers, Jeffrey and Joel. Survivors include his son, Timothy Alan Zazulia;...