OBITUARIES

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Feb 22, 2012

Salomon "Sal" Wainberg, age 75 of Tampa died Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Mr. Wainberg was born in Poland, lived in Costa Rica for over a decade, moved to Miami, where he resided for over 40 years before coming to Tampa 13 years ago. He was a CPA and was senior partner of the former, Spicer & Oppenheim accounting firm....

Feb 13, 2012

Eric Francis Woolf, age 53, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia from complications of radiation and chemotherapy. Eric was predeceased by his mother, Mildred A. "Millie" Woolf, his maternal grandparents, Al & Lil Weinberg, his paternal grandparents, Abe & Betty Woolf, and his aunts, Nancy Weinberg Mayes & Judy Weinberg Widerman.

Eric is survived by...

Feb 6, 2012

David Dorfman, loving Father,Husband and WWII Navy Veteran passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Feb 6, 2012 . He is survived by children Marcie Langelier, Suzanne Hage, Neal Dorfman, and 8 grandchildren. David was predeceased by his wife, Rita Dorfman

Feb 6, 2012

Nickolai Tcherviakov, age 57, died Monday, February 6, 2012. Survivors include his wife Svetlana and daughter Olga Friedman. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 10, 2012 in the chapel of Segal Funeral Home. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 2:00pm.