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Elaine Hoffman

Elaine Hoffman

Jun 6, 2012

HOFFMAN, Elaine, 88, of Tampa, died on June 6, 2012. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and came to Tampa in the 1970s, after the death of her beloved husband, Joseph Hoffman. She loved the arts and worked for The Tampa Museum of Art and the Hillsborough Arts Council. She was also actively involved in community theatre. In 2003...

Francine LeVine

Francine LeVine

Jun 3, 2012

LeVINE, Francine Linsky, age 77 of Tampa, died on June 3, 2012. Mrs. LeVine came to Tampa in 1950 from her native Chicago,IL and was a 1952 graduate of H.B.Plant High School. She was an entrepeneur having owned several women's clothing stores including, The Stork Route, maternity shop and The Loungerie, lingerie store at a time when it was...

Lillian Green

Lillian Green

Jun 3, 2012

GREEN, Lillian S, age 89, of Tampa passed away on June 3, 2012. She was born in Atlantic City, NJ on September 4, 1922 but from infancy was raised in Malden, MA where she lived until her marriage in 1946. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Dr. Harold Green. Survivors include her daughter,...

Laura Miles

Laura Miles

Jun 2, 2012

MILES, Laura M., age 81, of Clearwater, died on June 2, 2012. Mrs. Miles was born in Council Bluffs, IA and came to the Tampa Bay area in the 1970's and permantley moved here in the early 1990's. She was a parishioner at the Light of Christ Catholic Church where she sang in the choir, a member of the...

Harriet Krentzman

Harriet Krentzman

May 14, 2012

Harriet Winet Krentzman passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Krentzman, her grandson, Steven Slater, and her brother, Alan Winet. Harriet is survived by her devoted son,Bruce Krentzman of Tampa, FL and her loving daughter, Marilyn Slater of Birmingham, AL. Grandson, Mark Slater and great-grandson,...

Sarah Haendel

Sarah Haendel

May 7, 2012

Sarah Stone Haendel, beloved wife of Dr. Henry M. Haendel, mother to Richard, Theodore and Elizabeth, daughter of Rubin and Chana Stone, mother-in-law to Goldene, Victoria, Chana and Yacov, has passed away after living 100 years and in control of her own destiny, with conviction and dignity, as a meaningful lesson to her children, to her Grandchildren, Melissa, Erica,...

Edythe Freedman

Edythe Freedman

May 7, 2012

FREEDMAN, EDYTHE C , 97, of Tampa and Clearwater passed away May 7, 2012. Devoted wife of the late David E. Freedman, beloved mother of Sandra Perry and Wayne Freedman(Judy), proud grandmother of Melissa Prieto and Sara Freedman, great-grandmother of Stuart and Alex Prieto. Great-great grandmother of Cali Prieto. Service and interment will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM Myrtle...

Abraham Tibben

Abraham Tibben

Apr 26, 2012

TIBBEN, Abraham, age 74 of Tampa, died Thursday, April 26, 2012. Mr. Tibben was born in Brooklyn, New York. He served in the US Army and Navy and was a member of the Special Forces. Survivors include his beloved wife, Carol, sons, Jonathan, Barry, Vincent & Alexander, daughters, Wendy DePalo, Regina & Danielle Tibben, brother, Louis, sister, Sara Rosenberg...

Frances Weill

Frances Weill

Apr 26, 2012

Weill, Frances Groner, also known as Esther G. Weill, died Thursday, April 26, 2012 at age 94 in Tampa. A native of Shreveport, LA, she had lived most of her life in New Orleans, LA, where she worked for LSU Medical School. The last of seven siblings, she is survived by her niece, Paula Zielonka, of Tampa; a niece,...

Edith Gonzalez

Edith Gonzalez

Apr 24, 2012

GONZALEZ, Edith Elozory, age 88, lifelong resident of Tampa died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Mrs. Elozory was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Atkins and daughter, Cheryl Elizabeth Forshay. Survivors include her beloved husband of 46 years, Gilbert, step- daughter, Gaik Rousse and grandchildren, Jennifer Seward, Joshua Seward and Kaitlin Forshay. Graveside services will be held today...

Jack Roth

Jack Roth

Apr 23, 2012

ROTH, Jack, age 65 of Tampa died Monday, April 23, 2012. Mr. Roth came to Tampa in 1975 from his native, Youngstown, Ohio. He was a contractor and commercial real estate developer in Tampa, but will be most remembered for his leadership and contributions to the Jewish community. Mr. Roth was past president of Tampa Jewish Federation and was...

Thomas Chesler

Thomas Chesler

Apr 22, 2012

CHESLER, Thomas "Tom", age 78 of Tampa died Sunday, April 22, 2012. Mr. Chesler came to Tampa in 1973 from his native Ohio. He was a pharmacist, a graduate of Ohio Northern University and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the former Beth Israel Congregation, a former member of Congregation...

Melinda Hirsch

Melinda Hirsch

Apr 15, 2012

Melinda Sue Hirsch, born February 14, 1959 in Tampa, Fl passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the Chilldon Group Home where she resided for many years. She was the beloved daughter of her deceased parents, Jack and Miriam L. Hirsch. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Paula and Nathan Davis; her brother and sister-in-law...

Barry Klompus

Barry Klompus

Apr 8, 2012

Barry Howard Klompus, age 60 of Hudson, Florida, died April 8, 2012. Survivors include his beloved wife of 17 years, Rossi Klompus, parents, Fred and Lucille Klompus of Lebanon, PA, daughter, Kimberly Hibbs of Richmond, VA, stepson, Daniel Schlosser of Hampton, VA, stepdaughter, Melanie Schlosser of Newport News, VA, sister, Janet Sligh of Chapel Hill, NC and four grandchildren....

Beth McLaughlin

Beth McLaughlin

Apr 4, 2012

Beth M. McLaughlin, beloved 73 year old mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and special friend of many, died peacefully April 4, 2012, surrounded by family, after suffering a stroke March 5, 2012. She is survived by children: Joan (Eddie) Lugo of Baltimore, MD, Mark (Mindy) McLaughlin of Tampa, FL and John (Marielena), Anne and Ted McLaughlin all of Miami; adoring...

Arthur Kort

Arthur Kort

Mar 23, 2012

KORT. Arthur, age 92, of Tampa died Friday, March 23, 2012. Mr. Kort came to Tampa in 2001 from his native, Detroit, Michigan. He owned a shoe store in Detroit for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Gordon of Tampa, brothers, Phillip Kort of Delray Beach, Harold Kort of Delray Beach and Jack Kort of Auburn Hills, MI,...

David Benchimol

David Benchimol

Mar 19, 2012

David Andre Benchimol, age 83 of St. Petersburg, died March 19, 2012. David was born February 28, 1929 in Casablanca, Morocco to Abraham and Zary Benchimol. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1955, first settling in Mulberry, Fla. He owned Modern Business Machines in Tampa for over 30 years. He was a former member of the former Beth Israel...

Terry Magdovitz

Terry Magdovitz

Mar 10, 2012

MAGDOVITZ, Terry Brian, age 55 of Valrico, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, born in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a Chiropractor and was in private practice, operating Magdovitz Chiropractic since 1982. Survivors include his beloved wife of 28 years, Caren, sons, Joel and Evan, daughter, Brittany and sister, Cindy McSwiggen. Dr. Magdovitz provided genuine care and concern for his patients,...

Esther Kaufman

Esther Kaufman

Mar 6, 2012

KAUFMAN, Esther, age 88 of Tampa, FL died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Tampa. Mrs. Kaufman came to Tampa from her native Cleveland, Ohio 25 years ago. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Kaufman, her brother, Joseph Commins and sister, Shirley Weiss . Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Sandra & Gary Feuerstein of Tampa...

Roslyn Goldstein

Roslyn Goldstein

Mar 4, 2012

Roslyn Goldstein, age 86 of Tampa died Sunday, March 4, 2012. Mrs. Goldstein was born in Brooklyn, NY, resided in Long Island NY and came to Tampa six years ago from Great Barrington, MA where she lived for ten years. She was a guidance counselor in the New York City school system. She was preceded in death by her...

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