OBITUARIES
Anita Klein
Mar 15, 2016
KLEIN, Arthur, age 85 of Tampa died August 17, 2016. Mr. Klein came to Tampa in 1971 from his native Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Aleta Goodson and former spouse, Anita Klein. Survivors include his son, Marc Klein, daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie & Lee Tobin and Collette...
Gary Goldstein
Mar 12, 2016
Goldstein, Gary M., age 60 of Tampa died Saturday, March 12, 2016. Mr. Goldstein was born in Albany, New York and came to Tampa 28 years ago from Miami. He was a "Gentle Giant" preferring quiet times with his family, watching football with his son and coin collecting. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Goldstein. Survivors...
Belle Portnoy
Mar 9, 2016
Belle Portnoy, 72, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2016. Devoted wife of Stuart; beloved mother of Beth Gemunder (David) and Lori Frenden (Daniel); and proud grandmother of Joshua, Ethan, Emma, Sarah, Samuel and Benjamin. Belle was a Brooklyn girl who loved her family, her friends, and her bingo. She will be missed terribly. A funeral service will be...
Ethel Schilit
Feb 27, 2016
SCHILIT, Ethel, age 92, resident of Weinberg Village died February 27, 2016. Mrs. Schilit was born in New York and came to Tampa recently from Coconut Creek, Florida where she had resided for many years. She was a retired school secretary. She was preceded in death be her beloved husband, Irving. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith &...
Renee Silverstein
Feb 26, 2016
age 97, passed peacefully on Feb. 26th. Daughter of Hyman and Bessie Jacobs, she was the youngest and last of four sisters (Goldie Schuster, Annabel Carson and Jean Miller) and one brother, Arnold Jacobs. Her Father, Hyman, a Hebrew scholar and merchant, arrived in the U.S. in 1911, and was a founder and the first permanent President of Congregation...
Marvin Smith
Feb 15, 2016
SMITH, Marvin H., age 73, of Tampa passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 after a battle with ALS. A native of New Orleans, he attended Tulane and Ole Miss, and primarily worked in retail management. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Leah Ball Smith. He is survived by his sons Hal (Dina) and Sam...
Vance Landgraff
Feb 5, 2016
LANDGRAFF, Vance Patrick age 36, born and raised and resided in Tampa, FL, died Friday, February 5, 2016. Vance was an integral part of the production team as a lighting designing and director at Home Shopping Network, as well as many other production companies in the area for over a decade. He loved his career and traveled many interesting...
Ana Diaz
Feb 3, 2016
Rita Diaz was loved and will be missed deeply by all whom knew her. Visitation will be Friday, February 05 from 6pm to 7pm with Prayer Service at 7pm led by Father Belisario Riveros (St. Joseph's C.C.).
Risa Doyle
Feb 2, 2016
Doyle, Risa Paula February 2, 2016 in Tampa, FL Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and very dear friend. Graveside service Sunday, February 7, 1:00 PM at Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, 1601 North and South Road. Contributions in her memory may be made to Life Path Hospice, 11125 North 52nd Street, Temple Terrace, FL, 33617. A RINDSKOPF-ROTH SERVICE...
Roberta Kleinman
Jan 29, 2016
daughter of Celeste and Charles Flaxman (deceased), mother of Laura and Stewart Kleinman, sister of Iris November. Roberta was born in Philadelphia in 1929, lived in Cleveland, OH, until 1972, when she moved to Florida. She enjoyed stamp collecting, jigsaw puzzles, reading, and crocheting. Roberta was a friend to many and will be missed. A Celebration of Life will...
Sonia Wasserberger
Jan 27, 2016
Sonia Cymerman Wasserberger born in Goworowo, Poland in July 7, 1931. She was living with her family in Poland when the Nazis invaded. Her father, a former officer in the Polish army was captured and sent to a death camp. As part of a prisoner exchange between the Nazis and Russians her father was freed and able to take...
Thelma Kippelman
Jan 27, 2016
Kippelman, Thelma 93, of Lutz, Florida passed away January 27, 2016. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Hyman Kippelman. She is survived by her daughter Shelley Appel and her husband Yosi Appel of Lutz, Florida; her son Zorn Kippelman and his wife Karen of New Jersey; two grandchildren Ilene Appel and Stuart Kippelman; and...
Mark Svonkin
Jan 19, 2016
Mark Josef Svonkin, 76, of Winchester, CT, died in Tampa, Florida on January 19, 2016. Mr. Svonkin was born on May 14, 1939, in Danbury, Connecticut, the son of Louis Svonkin and Helen (Wolff) Svonkin. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1961 and University of Connecticut School of Law in 1968, and served as an officer in...
Bernice Kamen
Jan 17, 2016
KAMEN, Bernice F., age 93 of Tampa died Sunday, January 17, 2016. Mrs. Kamen came to Tampa 40 years ago from her native New York. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Emanuel "Jerry" Kamen. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Sara Kamen of Oakland, CA, daughter and son-in-law, Judy Lynn and...
Harold Bottner
Jan 15, 2016
Harold Bottner (88), of Tampa, FL formerly of Mamaroneck NY, died peacefully on Jan.15, 2016 after a long illness. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dorothy, and their children, Jane, Andy, and Karen (Noel). He also leaves behind grandchildren Ben, Carolyn, Rosie and Emma. Harold will be remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit, having...
Dr. George Seligman
Jan 15, 2016
SELIGMAN DDS., Dr. George Robert, age 80 of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Paramus, New Jersey died on Friday, January 15, 2016 in Florida. Dr. Seligman served proudly in the US Air Force and was a dentist in practice for over 40 years in Paramus. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Gail...
Lois Schneider
Jan 14, 2016
age 87 of Tierra Verde, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Schneider came to the Bay Area in 1989 from her native New York and was a retired school teacher. She was preceded in death be her beloved husband of 55 years, Albert. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Ellen Schneider of Trenton, NJ, and Judy...
Gloria Stern-Ellis
Jan 8, 2016
STERN-ELLIS, Gloria Sue, age 78 of Palm Harbor, FL. died Friday, January 8, 2016. Mrs. Ellis came to Palm Harbor 22 years ago from her native, St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of Harry and Naomi Goffstein. She was a former member of the United Hebrew Congregation of St. Louis, MO and was a member of Congregation Schaarai...
Vincent Campanella
Jan 7, 2016
CAMPANELLA, Vincent, "Vin Man" age 50, died Friday, January 7, 2016. Survivors include his son, Chase Campanella, former spouse, Rhonda Campanella, sister, Denise Fairbanks and her sons, Cody and Josh, brother, Anthony Casalaspro, aunt and "second mother", Karen Connor, cousin, Ron Connor and Uncle Albert Anderson and many other extended family. He will also be missed by his girlfriend,...
Marcia Hameroff
Jan 1, 2016
HAMEROFF, Marcia, Robin, age 57 of Seffner died Friday, January 1, 2016 in Texas. Marcia came to Tampa over 40 years ago from her native, Norfolk, Virginia. She was a graduate of Leto High School and was a long distance truck driver. Survivors include her parents, Alvin & Terrill Hameroff, sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie & Hill Turner, brother, Jeff...