OBITUARIES

Bridget Mills

May 13, 2017

Bridget Mills, of Tampa, FL died Saturday, May 13, 2017, at home after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in West Chester, PA September 23, 1958, to Robert E. and Patricia S. Mills, Bridget grew up in Wilmington, DE.  She graduated from the University of Delaware and had a long career in the pharmaceutical industry.  Bridget...

Saundra Lopez Alvarez

May 8, 2017

Saundra Maria Berrymon (Lopez) Alvarez born on October 11, 1944 in Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2017 in Tampa, FL. Born and raised in the city of Chester, she attended Chester public schools. Saundra and her older brother Gerald were raised by their aunts after their Mother’s untimely death in 1950. Saundra was known to have...

Dr. Esther Beredjick

May 6, 2017

BEREDJICK, Dr. Esther A., age 88 of New York, NY died Saturday, May 6, 2017. Dr. Beredjick was born in Bulgaria and was a Pediatrician at the United Nations Medical Center in New York. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Nicky Beredjick. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jack & Catherine Beredjick of...

Bruce Merenda

May 1, 2017

Bruce Torin Merenda, 63, of Tampa, FL passed away on May 1, 2017 in Tampa, comforted by his wife and son.  His unexpected diagnosis of esophageal cancer came after months of investigation into an unexplained cough.

He was born November 20, 1953 in Winchester, MA, to Charles Francis Merenda and Norma (Williams) Merenda. He grew up in...

Lily Fishman

Apr 6, 2017

FISHMAN, Lily, age 90 of Tampa died Thursday, April 6, 2017. Mrs. Fishman was born in Montreal, Canada and came to Tampa recently from Delray Beach. She was a participating member of Volunteers for Israel. Survivors include her beloved husband of 70 years, Sol, sons and daughters-in-law, Eric Fishman & Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Larry & Phyllis Fishman, and David...

Rhoda KARPAY

Mar 31, 2017

KARPAY, Rhoda

79, a graduate of Queens College, moved from New York, to Tampa, FL in 1961 with her husband, Joel Karpay and first-born, Bonnie. She is survived by her loving husband and lifelong partner of nearly 59 years, Joel, her three daughters, Bonnie Karpay, Lori Karpay and Bevie Tannenbaum, son-in-law, Arnie Tannenbaum, and her five grandchildren,...

Irvin Strathman

Mar 25, 2017

Dr. Irvin Strathman died on March 25 at the age of 93,  He was born on September 18, 1923 at Toronto Western Hospital, just a few blocks from where his parents Ethel and Sam Strathman rented an upstairs flat from a landslady who came from the shtetl near Berdichev where his mother was born.   Dr. Solway who delivered him,...

Jack Dayan

Mar 15, 2017

DAYAN, Jack, age 93 of Tampa died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Mr. Dayan was born in St. Petersburg but was a lifelong resident of Tampa, He was an educator and during his career taught language at Adams Middle School, Plant High School, Wilson Middle School, University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College and was a WWII Veteran of the Pacific...

Hannah Freid

Mar 13, 2017

Freid, Hannah Belle, age 95, lifelong resident of Tampa, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Menorah Manor in St. Petersburg. Mrs. Freid was a 1938 graduate of Hillsborough High School a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom and the Rodeph Sholom Sisterhood. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Garry Freid. Survivors include her daughters,...

Myer Frank

Mar 7, 2017

Myer (Mickey) Frank, 91, of Tampa, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.  He was born in Burlington, VT, served in the Army during World War II, graduated from the University of Vermont, and moved to Tampa in 1949.  Mickey is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Patti; daughter Allison of Asheville, NC; son Joe (Jill) and three grandchildren, Bryce, Nathan, and Ian....

Nathan Bisk

Mar 6, 2017

BISK, Nathan M., 76, of Tampa passed away March 6, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted family man and tenacious entrepreneur who was respected, admired and loved by all who knew him. He was a man of faith, loyalty, strong will and determination who formed lifelong friendships. Nathan...

Sanford Coppersmith

Mar 5, 2017

COPPERSMITH, Sanford Ira, a noted Travel and Business Executive who lived in Tampa for over 40 years, died after a brief illness in Tampa on Sunday, March 5. He was 82. A loving husband, father and grandfather who was a kind and gentle man, Sandy loved life. He was a successful life-long salesman who was greatly loved throughout the Tampa...

Darrell Fasching

Mar 1, 2017

Darrell J. Fasching, Ph.D., 72, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, passed away on March 1. He was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida but grew up in Waconia, Minnesota. After serving in the US Navy, he earned his B.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, and went on to receive his...

Treza Miller

Feb 25, 2017

MILLER, Treza J., age 69 of Tampa died Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother and cherished grandmother who always put her family first.  "Terry" was a member of Congregation Kol Ami and a tireless volunteer for the congregation's sisterhood. She was recipient of the sisterhood's Torah Fund Award and Keepers of the Gate...

Samara Routenberg

Feb 24, 2017

ROUTENBERG, Miss Samara L. , 39, of Brandon, formerly of Sunrise, passed away Friday, February 24th, 2017. She was born December 23rd, 1977 in Harvey, IL, the daughter of David and Kerri Routenberg. Ms. Routenberg had a master’s degree Magna Cum Laude, class of 2010 from Nova University. Her career started in 2001 as a math teacher and quickly grew her career...

Irwin Garten

Feb 21, 2017

GARTEN, Irwin, age 89 of Tampa died Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Mr. Garten was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Tampa recently from Boynton Beach. He was a Union President and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Joan Vera Garten. Survivors include his daughters and...

Philip Cohen

Feb 20, 2017

COHEN, Philip Alan, age 73 of Clearwater, Florida died February 20, 2017. Mr. Cohen was born in Chelsea, MA and lived in Stoughton for many years before recently moving to Florida. He was a Coast Guard veteran and worked as a private investigator as owner of  P.A.C Investigative Services and worked for Dane Schulman Associates Law Firm. Preceded in...

Doreen Becker

Feb 20, 2017

BECKER, Doreen, age 89 of Sun City Center died Monday, February 20, 2017. Mrs. Becker was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Florida 25 years ago from Flint, Michigan where she had managed her Husband's medical practice. Survivors include her beloved husband of 68 years, Eugene Becker, son, Arthur Becker of Flint, MI. daughters and sons-in-law, Mindy &...

Luke Sheehan

Feb 11, 2017

Sheehan, Luke Daniel,14 of Valrico, Florida, passed away on February 4, 2017. He is survived by his mother Bren Brennan, his father Daniel Sheehan and his brother Jack Sheehan. Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM with a service at 1:00 PM at Segal Funeral Home.

Barbara Block

Feb 9, 2017

BLOCK, Barbara (“Bobbie”) Jeanne (Lichtig), age 88 of Tampa, FL peacefully passed away on February 9, 2017.  Mrs. Block was born in Allentown, PA to Reginald and Minerva Lichtig, and was sister to her older brother Forest (Amanda) Lichtig of Puerto Rico.  In her youth, Bobbie was a drummer and baton twirler performing with the USO for...