OBITUARIES

Mar 9, 2015

FELSENTHAL, Norma Manis, age 94 of Tampa died Monday, March 9, 2015. Mrs. Felsenthal came to Tampa in 1962 from her native Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Norma earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in 1942 and served in Washington, D.C. during war time. She taught adult education in Hillsborough County for 20 years and was...

Mar 3, 2015

RIBA, Eli Jack, age 55 of Tampa died Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Mr. Riba came to Tampa over 30 years ago from his native Whitehall, Wisconsin. He was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Eli was preceded in death by his father, Mendel Riba. Survivors include his mother, Sally Riba of Tampa, brother and sister-in-law, David & Abby Riba...

Feb 25, 2015

Altshuler, Carl J. Age 96, of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at home. Mr. Altshuler came to Tampa 10 years ago from his native Connecticut. Born in Hartford, CT, in 1918, son of the late Morris and Anna Ellin Altshuler, he was a longtime resident of West Hartford, CT. He was a proud veteran of the European...

Feb 19, 2015

Kathleen Marie Godfrey Tipton, a Tampa resident, passed away on February 19, 2015 at the age of 67, from natural causes. Born in New Orleans Louisiana, on 10/7/1947, to Carroll B. And Emelda Green Godfrey, she was a lifelong Catholic and advocate for children's rights, the New Orleans Saints, and the Tampa Bay Rays. She served in the United...

Feb 6, 2015

Babatunji Adeseye Fadeyibi passed away on February 06, 2015. Services will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 noon to 1pm visitation and 1pm service, with interment to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Jan 29, 2015

Craig A. Chase left us peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 29, 2015. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1948 and moved to Tampa with his family in the 1950's. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Ginny Chase, and his sister, Andrea Chase Buchman. He was a graduate of Plant High School...

Jan 26, 2015

HERZOG, Rachelle " Shelley", age 71, of Tampa died Monday, January 26th, 2015. Shelley moved to Tampa 36 years ago from her native New Jersey. She was a beloved teacher at Hillel Academy. Her commitment to education spanned generations during her 28 year tenure and she was the recipient of the Green Spoon Award and was the chosen honoree...

Jan 26, 2015

BENICE, J. Lee, 84 of Tampa, FL passed away on January 26th, 2015. Lee was born in Buffalo, New York; he had an Bachelor of Laws degree; and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Lee was preceded in death by his wife Nan ; daughter, Deborah, and son, David Alan; he is survived by his two brothers...

Jan 26, 2015

MICHAELSON, Lorna Helaine, age 75 of Tampa died Monday, January 26, 2015. Mrs. Michaelson came to Tampa in 1980 from her native, New York. She was a dedicated member of Congregation Kol Ami having served on the congregation board of directors, ritual committee and sisterhood and was a life member of Hadassah. Lorna was a Hebrew educator and in...

Jan 23, 2015

PHETERSON, Dr. Alexander David, age 94 of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Rochester, died Friday, January 23, 2015. Dr. Pheterson was born in Rochester where he resided for 40 years and lived in Warren, New Jersey before recently moving to St. Petersburg, FL. He had a general medical practice in Rochester and later was a specialist in pathology and...

Jan 22, 2015

BOBO, Eli, age 89 of Tampa died Thursday, January 22, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bobo was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Ralph & Salha Bobo. He resided for a brief time in Macon, Georgia and New York before coming to Tampa in 1946 and was among the founders of the family business,...

Jan 22, 2015

Cherlin, Estelle S. On Thursday, January, 22, 2015 Estelle S. Cherlin passed away peacefully in Tampa, FL. A native of Hartford CT, she was predeceased by her husband of 53 years Dan Cherlin. She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law Janet and Larry Wasserberger of Tampa, FL; her son and daughter-in-law Jamie and Carrie Cherlin of Tampa, FL; six...

Jan 12, 2015

MOSAK, Betsy, age 72, of Tampa died Monday, January 12, 2015. Mrs. Mosak came to Tampa 14 years ago from her native Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of Congregation Mekor Shalom. Survivors include her beloved husband of 51 years, Jerry, daughter, Tracy Gold of Tampa, son and daughter-in-law, Scott & Kathy Mosak of Chicago, IL, brother, Arthur Sutton...

Jan 8, 2015

Donald B Harris Jr., age 54 was born and raised in Tampa, Fl

He was an electrician for the last 35 years

Predeceased by: Father- Donald B Harris, Mother- Doris M Harris

He left behind two children Donald B Harris lll, and James R Harris A brother Dale B. Harris, sister Gwendolyn D. Harris 3 Nephews...

Jan 3, 2015

Adele Greene, 94

August 23,1920-January 3, 2015.

GREENE, Adele, age 94 of Tampa died, Saturday, January 3, 2015 in Durant, Oklahoma.

She was a longtime Tampa resident of more than 70 years. Graduate of Rutgers University, Retired from the Florida Department of Children and Family Services. She was a past president of B'nai B'rith Woman's Association....

Jan 3, 2015

MILLER, Frieda, age 92 of Tampa died Saturday, January 3, 2015. Mrs. Miller was born in Galveston, Indiana, moved to Forida in 1959 where she resided in Boynton Beach and Lantana before coming to Tampa four years ago. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Verlin and her devoted son, Jon. Survivors include her...

Jan 1, 2015

SEIGEL, Michael, age 55 of Tampa died Thursday, January 1, 2015. Mr. Seigel was born in Philadelphia, PA and came to Tampa in 1995. He was the Samuel Dell Term Professor Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Center at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. His expertise included Evidence, Criminal Law and White Collar Crime. Michael...

Dec 29, 2014

ALTSHULER, Lillian Falk, age 95 of Tampa, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2015 at home. Mrs. Altshuler came to Tampa 10 years ago from her native Connecticut. Born in New Britain, CT, in 1919, daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline Falk, she was a longtime resident of West Hartford, CT. Graduate of Central Connecticut State College, she was...

Dec 24, 2014

TASHMAN, Abraham, age 91 of the Bronx, NY and Valrico, Florida died Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Mr. Tashman served proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Although s machinist by trade, he successfully owned and operated a factory in the home decorating industry in New York for many years. Survivors include...

Dec 20, 2014

KREITZER, Hazel Green, age 100 of Tampa died Saturday, December 20, 2015. Mrs. Kreitzer was born in New York and came to Tampa two years ago from Plantation, Florida where she had resided for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen & Laura Kreitzer, Michael &...