OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2014

FRED HOLLANDER, 100, died July 25th. Born in New York, where he was the owner/distributor of wholesale linens, Fred moved to the Tampa Bay area 35 years ago. A WWII Veteran, Fred was a natural athlete who played tennis and golf into his 90's. Fred is survived by his son Andrew Hollander, daughter Tara Hollander, grandson Ben Hollander and...

Jul 22, 2014

MIELE, Bette K., age 77 of Tampa, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ms. Miele was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and a devout member of Congregation Beth Ahm in Windsor, Connecticut where she resided until 1985 before moving to Tampa. From 1979 to 2000, she worked as a Producer Analyst for Aetna Insurance. She is survived by her loving son,...

Jul 16, 2014

MONAHAN, Estelle, age 93 of Tampa, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Ms. Monahan worked as an administrator in the senior living industry, and was a member of Congregation Kol Ami. Survivors include her nieces, Susan Elias of Tampa, JoAnn and Nancy Reader of New Jersey, and Barbara Schreiner of New York; nephew Steven Reader of New York; and grand-nephew,...

Jul 4, 2014

SAXON, Robert "Rob" , age 67, of Odessa died Friday, July 4, 2014. Mr. Saxon came to Tampa in 1981 from his native, Toledo, Ohio. Rob was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Bernice, brother and sister-in-law, Michael & Diana Saxon of Cleveland, Ohio, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry & Sylvia Zyndorf...

Jun 27, 2014

LANDO, Aaron I., age 36 of Wimauma, died Friday, June 27, 2014. Mr. Lando was an aquaculture farmer and owner of Lando Tropics. Survivors include his loving companion and mother of his daughter, Becky Henson, three month old daughter, Eve Leighann Lando, his parents, Phil & Judy Lando of Raleigh, NC, sister and brother-in-law, Melanie & Warren Breslyn of...

Jun 25, 2014

LISS, Dorothy B., age 99 of Land O'Lakes, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Mrs. Liss was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Land O'Lake recently from St. Petersburg where she had resided at the Philip Benjamin Tower. She was a member of Congregation B'nai Israel. Survivors include her son, David Liss of Tampa, daughter and son-in-law, Susan &...

Jun 23, 2014

FISHERMAN, Charles, age 93 of Tampa died Monday, June 23, 2014. Mr. Fisherman was born in Goldthwaite, TX, grew up in Patterson, New Jersey, and came to Tampa 22 years ago from Miami. He was a member of Congregation Beth Am. Survivors include his beloved wife of 67 years, Mitsi, sons and dauhters-in-law, Howard & Trish Fisherman and Harvey...

Jun 21, 2014

ZAMORE, Gloria B., age 89 of Tampa died Saturday, June 21, 2014. Mrs. Zamore came to Tampa 58 years ago from her native, New York. She was a registered nurse and a lecturer for Weight Watchers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Albert and loving daughter, Geri-Ann Zamore . Survivors include her daughter...

Jun 20, 2014

YOUNG, Thomas "Tom", age 79 of Tampa died , Friday, June 20, 2014. Mr. Young was born in Mulberry, FL and resided in Tampa for most of his life. He was a Naval Reservist and worked at Harris Paint Company for over 20 years. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Marie, sons, Thomas Garland Young, Russell Young...

Jun 13, 2014

JACKSON, John Landrum, age 79 of Tampa died Friday, June 13, 2014. Mr. Jackson was born in Spindale, South Carolina but lived in Tampa most of his life. He was the founder and owner of Classic Auto Interiors. Survivors include his loving companion of over 10 years, Pamela Knight, devoted daughter and son-in-law, Joyce & Donald Troy White of...

Jun 4, 2014

ALEXANDER, Justin, age 92 of Tampa died Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Mr. Alexander was born in Germany and came to Tampa in 1986 from New York. He was a physical therapist and educator, volunteered for numerous organizations including the Upper Tampa Bay Public Library and was a member of Congregation Kol Ami. He was preceded in death by his...

May 28, 2014

NEUMAN, Arnold B. age 75 of Zephyrhills died Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Mr. Neuman was born in Detroit, MI but grew up in Tampa until recently moving to Zephyrhills. He was a customer service representative with Quest Diagnostics and worked at the Tampa Bay Lightning games. Survivors include his daughter, Marla Pino of Zephyrhills, son and daughter-in-law, Brian &...

May 28, 2014

Dr. James A. Rakes, O.D., F.A.A.O. of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Wednesday May 28th, 2014 at the age of 67 years after a heroic 10-month fight with a rare cancer. He was born on March 27th, 1947 in Scottsbluff, NE, son of Kitty Mellion and Alex James Rakes. ?Jim was an Indiana University graduate where he...

May 25, 2014

WINTERS, Dr. Paul Regan, age 67, passed away May 25, 2014 in his home in Temple Terrace, Florida. Dr. Winters was born in Brooklyn, New York but shortly moved to Coral Gables, Florida where he grew up. Paul moved to Tampa in 1971, where he started practicing neurological medicine for the past 43 years. Being a neurologist was his...

May 14, 2014

CYMENT, Ethel , age 92 of Tampa, formerly of Wesley Chapel died Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Mrs. Cyment came to Florida 31 years ago from her native, New York. She maintained her independence and home until just recently when she moved to Weinberg Village. She was an active participant in many organizations including Women’s American ORT, was a life...

May 11, 2014

SIROTOWITZ, Jonas, age 104 of Tampa, died Sunday, May 11, 2014

at his home. Mr. Sirotowitz was born in Russia and emigrated to the U.S. at a very young age. He grew up on the lower East Side of Manahattan and lived in Brooklyn and East Williston, N.Y. He came to Tampa in 1955 from New York where...

May 3, 2014

SANDERS, Linda of Tampa, Florida passed away May 3, 2014 at the age of 71. She is survived by her husband Walter Sanders; her two son's Brian and Marc Sanders; her granddaughters Madison and Julia Sanders; and her two brothers David and Robert Solan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Kol Ami, the Straz...

May 2, 2014

WASSER, Rabbi Joel, age 50, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Tampa died Friday, May 2, 2014.Rabbi Wasser was born in Toronto, Canada to Leo & Rae Wolf Wasser. He earned his BA's from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary where he received his Rabbinical ordination. He served congregations in Great Neck and Elmira, New York before dedicating 13...

Apr 27, 2014

Bridge, Gertrude Doris, of Clearwater, Florida passed away April 27, 2014 at the age of 80 years old. Mrs. Bridge was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Lee Bridge and Cheryl Ann Cinq-Mars, her son James Edward Bridge, and her three grandchildren Edward James Bridge, James Edward Bridge III, and Karen Bridge....

Apr 26, 2014

TIFFORD, Alan S., age 72 of Westin, FL, died Saturday, April 26, 2014. Mr. Tifford was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Florida from Dix Hills, NY in 1987. He was an attorney. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Craig & Gail Tifford of Stamford, CT, daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Esq.)& Barry (Esq.) Schaevitz of...