OBITUARIES

Aug 9, 2016

MEZRAH, Dr. Jack, age 87 of Tampa died Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Dr. Mezrah came to Tampa over 60 years ago from his native Alabama. He attended Emory University for undergraduate and medical school. He did his residency and internship at Tampa General Hospital. Upon completion of this program he began a private practice in Tampa in 1960. He...

Aug 7, 2016

KESSLER, Walter H., age 89, lifelong resident of Tampa died Sunday, August 7, 2016. Mr. Kessler served in both the US Navy and later US Army Reserves and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) with a bachelor's degree in economics. He later earned a business administration degree from the University of Tampa. Professionally he was a CPA,...

Aug 5, 2016

Edward Thomas Downing 9/15/1921-8/5/2016

Age 95

Resided in: Providence, Rhode Island. West Warwick, Rhode Island. Brooksville, Florida. North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Lutz, Florida. Tampa, Florida and Orlando, Florida.

Edward loved to shock people when he said he had 12 children! It was true... and he loved them all.

Born to and loved by Edward and...

Jul 25, 2016

Deborah Ravenna, age 74 of Tampa died Monday, July 25, 2016. Mrs. Ravenna was born in Salem, MA. She was an advocate for children's care and during her lifetime fostered nearly 30 children. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Neil Ravenna and his fiancAC. Sienna Grace Agan,Erik & Judy Ravenna and Seth & Ileanna Ravenna, brother, Henry Podolsky, sisters,...

Jul 25, 2016

FRIEDMAN, Our dear Nellye Israelson Friedman passed away on Monday July 25 at the age of 95. She was born in Ocala Florida, the daughter of the late Max and Sarah Frank Israelson. She moved to Tampa at the age of 11 where she attended Gorrie Elementary School, Wilson Jr. High and graduated from Plant High School in 1938....

Jul 21, 2016

Ann left this worldly place on July 21, 2016 for heaven in the hands of God. There is so much to be told about the life of Ann. She lived life to the fullest, She was a gracious woman with a generous heart. Ann was born in New York City where she met and married Her lifelong companion and...

Jul 20, 2016

Lydia Fernandez, age 87 of Tampa died Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Mrs. Fernandez came to Tampa in 1963 from her native Cuba. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 40 years, Isidro. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lydia & Richard Slaughter, sons, Isidro and Gustavo Fernandez; three cherished grandchildren, Paige (Michael) Hohos, Taylor Fernandez...

Jul 19, 2016

Catherine Anne Bona, age 52, died peacefully in Tampa, FL on July 19th surrounded by her loving husband, son, mother, five siblings, and their spouses following a year long battle with cancer. Cathy was born in Baltimore, MD on January 11, 1964 to parents James and Mary Lynn Collins. She grew up in Syracuse, NY graduating from Bishop Grimes...

Jul 18, 2016

Katzman, July 18, 2016 peacefully in Tampa, FL. Born in St. Louis, MO on August 12, 1931 to the late Gertrude (Hertzman) and the late Jack Brickman. Wife of the late Arthur Katzman and mother of Jeff (Herminia), Steve (Donna) and Jim (Marcy). Beloved sister of Elaine (Brickman) Mueller of St. Louis. Grandmother to Hannah, Jake, Josh, Ian, Noah...

Jul 13, 2016

FISCH, Jerry, age 82 of Tampa died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Survivors include his beloved wife, Ginny, daughter and son-in-law, Beth Ann Fisch-Golino & Brian and son and daughter-in-law, Murray & Sara Fisch all of Tampa, step-sons and wife, Steven Davis of Orlando and Mark & Susan Davis of Dallas, TX, sister, Lenore Winuk of Ft. Lee, NJ and...

Jul 13, 2016

Osnos, Samuel Michael 63, of Tampa died July 13 2016. He is survived by his three children Dana Elizabeth Osnos, Michele Anne Osnos, and Max William Osnos; three grandchildren Elijah Melton, Nevaeh Osnos, and Madison Osnos. his former spouse, Gail Haubenstock Allen; his sisters, Carol Osnos and Sandra Osnos-Weintraub. Graveside Service today, July 15th at 3pm at Schaaria Zedek...

Jul 10, 2016

SANDLER, Eric Michael 57, passed away on July 10, 2016. A native Floridian, Eric was born in St, Petersburg, Florida on January 29, 1959. A long time teacher and employee of the Hillsborough County School System, Eric touched the lives of the many students with whom he came into contact over the years. Eric spent much of his free...

Jul 8, 2016

JACOBY, Norman Ira, age 68 of Tampa died Friday, July 8, 2016, peacefully at home. Mr. Jacoby came to Tampa in 2009 from his native New York. He was a Director at Citigroup for many years and CEO of Swapco, Inc..Survivors include his beloved wife, Melanie, two daughters and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, (Sunday), 10:30...

Jul 1, 2016

LUBET, Dr. Louis, age 92, lifelong resident of Tampa, died in his sleep on July 1st, 2016. He attended Hillsborough High School and the University of FL and served proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dr. Lubet practiced podiatric medicine in Tampa until his retirement. He was a founding member of the Tampa Woodcrafters Club and...

Jul 1, 2016

KANE, Allan Sumner of Miami, formerly of Tampa died Friday, July 1, 2016. Mr. Kane was a WWII veteran serving in the US Navy and was most proud of being "plank owner" of the USS Iowa. Along with his late wife whom he met at Boston University, they were music teachers and he had a number of successful students...

Jun 25, 2016

Lawrence F. Jones (Larry) was born on July 1, 1948 in Germany and passed away on June 25, 2016 in Gainesville, Florida. Lawrence is a graduate of RHS Tampa, Class of '66. Lawrence served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1970, earning the National Defense and Vietnam Service Medals along with the Navy Unit Commendation and Combat Action...

Jun 24, 2016

WULIGER, E. JEFFREY, age 73, of Tampa passed peacefully Friday afternoon, June 24, 2016. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Patricia and Ernest Wuliger, Jeffrey grew up in Cleveland and attended Tufts University in Boston. His life long career was as a stockbroker, first working in Cleveland for Merrill Lynch, then for Weden & Company, both in Houston and Dallas,...

Jun 15, 2016

51, of Palm Harbor, FL died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Mr Morris came to the Bay Area in 1976 from his native New York. He was co-owner of Fibre Tech Incorporated, pool remodeling company. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and fishing. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Amanda Joelle Morris. Survivors include his mother, Myra...

Jun 15, 2016

51, of Palm Harbor, FL died Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Mr Morris came to the Bay Area in 1976 from his native New York. He was co-owner of Fibre Tech Incorporated, pool remodeling company. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and fishing. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Amanda Joelle Morris. Survivors include his mother, Myra...

Jun 4, 2016

Dr. Michael Aaron Fleeter passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, after a short Illness surrounded by family and friends. He was 54. Born in Queens, NY, and was raised in Smithtown, NY. He resided in Lithia.Dr. Fleeter was a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Smithtown East High School. Dr. Fleeter...