OBITUARIES

Jan 23, 2013

Kostka, Mary Frances 88 August 19, 1924 - January 23 2013 On Aug. 19,1924, a baby girl was born to polish immigrants Louise and her husband, Frank Korzon in Flint, Michigan. "Mary Frances" would be the second of their children (Leo, Genevieve, Eddy, Helen). Growing up during the great depression was very challenging for the Kozon family. Even something...

Jan 19, 2013

KRONE, Sylvia, 93, slipped from this world surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was, by any standard, an outstanding person. She could be described as a mover and shaker for her leadership of the Senior Network at the Jewish Community Center where she was the head of the Nework, planned senior trips and outings,...

Jan 16, 2013

GOLDSTEIN, Harry Paul, age 60, of Tampa, died on January 16, 2013. Mr. Goldstein came to Tampa from his native Pittsburgh, PA, 25 years ago. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Marion Mallinger; father, Nathan Goldstein; and the love of his life, Shirley A. Langford. He is survived by his sister, Linda Goldstein, and his sister...

Jan 15, 2013

Verkauf, Rose Freeman

Rose Verkauf passed away on January 15, 2013 at The Grand Court of Tampa, Florida at the age of 100 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Oscar Verkauf, sisters, Raye Freeman, Sara Moore and brother, Samuel Freeman. Rose also had lost her adored sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ida Freeman,...

Jan 11, 2013

GOLDENBERG, Gazele, age 92, of Tampa, died on January 11, 2013. Mrs. Goldenberg came to the Tampa Bay area from her native, Philadelphia, PA, 33 years ago and resided in Aston Gardens for over 11 years. Mrs.Goldenberg was among the founders of Beth Uziel Congregation in Philadelphia, where she served as President of the Sisterhood. Mrs. Goldenberg was a...

Jan 6, 2013

FLEISCHMAN, Paulyne Leibovitz, age 98, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 6th, 2013. Born in Ybor City on July 27th, 1914,above the family's business, the Sunshine Department Store, She worked with her father,mother,and brothers at the Sunshine until 1955, when she opened one of the first children's clothing stores in Tampa, Paulyne Fleischman's Kiddie Shoppe on South Dale Mabry. Even...

Jan 4, 2013

Hilma L. Jones Wilcox passed away January 4, 2014 in Tampa, FL. Hilma was born in Olin, Iowa on April7, 1921, daughter of Clifford and Alvena Jones. After graduation from high school in Olin, she attended the University of Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps in 1943 and served...

Jan 4, 2013

GREER, Martin J., age 70 of Tampa died Friday, January 4, 2013. Mr. Greer was born in New York and came to Tampa in 2000 from Pennsylvania. He was a nuclear physicist. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Juliet Greer. Survivors include his devoted former spouse, Connie, son, David Greer of Arlington, VA, daughter and son-in-law,...

Dec 21, 2012

GOLDING, Roberta Marks, 91 of Tampa, died December 21, 2012. Mrs.Golding was born in Tampa and grew up in Tampa and Clearwater. She graduated from Florida State College for Woman with a degree in English. Mrs. Golding was an artist and was very passionate about politics which is what kept her going for 91 years. Her Philanthropy, from the...

Dec 18, 2012

STERN, Joshua Sidney Russell, age 28 of Tampa died Tuesday, December 18, 2012.Joshua was a Graduate of Howard W.Blake School of the Arts. Josh was a tour manager for a number of alternative rock bands most recently the band, Newfound Glory. Writing music and playing guitar were his passion. He is survived by his parents, Richard & Sara Stern,...

Dec 15, 2012

KANTER, Howard, age 88 of Tampa, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at home. Mr. Kanter was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa 25 years ago from Boca Raton. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served as a medical tech during WWII. He participated in the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach and was a recipient of the...

Dec 15, 2012

FERNANDES, Ieda Chapoval, age 48 of Tampa died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Mrs. Fernandes was born in Brazil and came to Tampa from New York in 2005. She was an attorney and was principal of the Chapoval Fernandes Law Group in Tampa. Ieda traveled extensively in Brazil, Israel, Canada and throughout the U.S. and was a member of Congregation...

Dec 12, 2012

GOLDIN, Bruce Ian, "BIG" age 59 of Tampa died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Mr. Goldin was born in Brookly, NY and resided in Tampa for over 30 years. He was a staffing professional and proud business owner most recently operating Goldin & Associates Employment Solutions. He was a dedicated Yankee Fan a member of NRA served Temple David as...

Dec 11, 2012

WEBER, Elizabeth Joan, 86, known as "Betty", went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Betty crossed over after nearly a year spent at University Villages Nursing Center when, weeks ago, she developed trigeminal neuralgia, an excruciating pain in her face and, along with other agerelated illnesses, it sadly led to her body giving up...

Dec 11, 2012

CHERNIN, Marshall Myron, age 74 of Tampa died December 11, 2012. Survivors include his loving family, Ida Raye beloved wife of 50 years, sons and daughters-in-law, Alex & Jennifer Chernin and Adam & Lynn Chernin all of Tampa, daughter and son-in-law, Lisa & Ralph Chernin of Mercer Island, WA, brother Ralph Chernin of Boynton Beach, sisters and brother-in-law, Zelda...

Dec 10, 2012

DUPONT, Jami M., age 43, died on December 10, 2012. Jami was a lifelong resident of Tampa and was a Graduate of Tampa Prep. She had a passion for horses and loved her dogs very much. Jami was a writer, a runner and loved working out. Survivors include; her husband of 10 years, Thomas E. Dupont Jr. and sister,...

Dec 8, 2012

PROBER, Allan M., age 66 of North Miami Beach died Saturday, December 8, 2012. Mr. Prober was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Miami recently after residing in Tampa for 20 years. Allan's journey on this earth has been one of love, family, and friendship. He considered himself so very lucky to have had so many interesting life...

Dec 5, 2012

ZAZULIA, Joel M. age 38 of Plant City, died December 5, 2012. Survivors include his beloved wife of 14 years, Danielle, beloved children, Lucas, Julian & Raiannah, of Plant City, father and step mother, Arnold & Amy Zazulia of Plant City, brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard & Deborah of Skowhegan, ME, Alan & Debbie of New Orleans, LA, sister and...

Dec 4, 2012

80, of Sun City Center, died on December 4, 2012. Mrs. Samuels came to the Tampa Bay area in 2002 from West Virginia. Mrs. Samuels was a Registerd Nurse in midwifery as well as a wonderful cook. Survivors include; daughter & son-in-law, Marie-Louise Samuels-Parmer and Geoffrey of Tampa, son, Stephen Samuels, of Columbia, SC, beloved grandson, Joseph Parmer and...

Nov 27, 2012

Warner, Don, age 82 of Tampa died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Mr. Warner was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the founder and owner of Fore Ltd, designer golf shoe company for 20 years in Tampa. His shoes were most notably worn by professional golfer, Payne Stewart. He was a member of Congregation Schaarai Zedek, and Avila Country Club....