OBITUARIES

Oct 11, 2007

ARGINTAR, Sammie, age 87, of Tampa died Thursday, October 11, 2007. Mr. Argintar was a lifelong resident of Tampa and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He owned Max Argintar Menswear, founded by his father, which he operated for over 60 years in Ybor City. He was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, the Masons and Egypt Temple Shrine. He was...

Oct 1, 2007

LASKY, Leslie Shayne Lasky passed from this world to the next on October 1, 2007. The memories of Les will forever sustain his loved ones, including his wife, Jennifer (Kalish) Lasky and son Jordan Howard Lasky. Born in France on August 15, 1961, Les was a graduate of Plant High School. Les was the sales manager for Gulf Central...

Sep 23, 2007

Rachel Alistair Futterman, 19, passed away September 24, 2007. She was born on February 7, 1988 in Orlando, Florida to Tamela J. and Joel Z. Futterman. Rachel was a sophomore at University of South Florida, Tampa. She graduated from Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. Prior to that, Rachel attended Lake Mary Preparatory School and The Hebrew...

Sep 22, 2007

ZIBEL, Rose, age 89 of Tampa died Saturday, September 22, 2007. Mrs. Zibel was born in Boston, MA. And lived in Tampa for many years where she owned an antique shop. She was a braillist and volunteered her time teaching others to read Braille. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Hadassah, Brandeis Women and the Harvard Club...

Sep 18, 2007

GREENSPON, Gilbert E., 83, of Tampa, FL., formerly of West Hartford, CT., passed away on Sptember 18, 2007. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Florence Greenspon. He is survived by his children, Erma and Steven Ruffkess of Tampa, Jeffrey and Anne Gomez Greenspon of Geneva, NY, four grandchildren, and his sister, Goldie Bernstein of West Hartford, CT.....

Sep 2, 2007

WOLFSON, M.D., Sorrell L., age 80 of Palm Beach Gardens died Sunday, September 2, 2007. Dr. Wolfson was a lifelong resident of Tampa before moving to Palm Beach Gardens upon retirement. He was a U.S. Navy Corpsman during WWII and a renowned pediatrician and hematologist and oncologist. He served as the head of Pediatrics at Tampa General Hospital prior...

Aug 25, 2007

BRITT, Fred age 58, of Tampa died Saturday, August 25, 2007, unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in New York and came to Tampa 40 years ago to attend the University of Tampa where he earned his dual degrees in Economics and Psychology. He was an entrepreneur and was presently engaged in numerous business enterprises including:...

Aug 25, 2007

FRIEDMAN, Dr. Herman, PhD, age 75 of Tampa died Saturday, August 25, 2007 following an extended illness. Dr. Friedman came to Tampa in 1978 from his native, Philadelphia, PA. Loving husband of 49 years to Ilona, devoted father of Frank, Michele, Suzy, and Andie, cherished uncle, great-uncle and adored Zaide of eight grandchildren. Dr. Friedman was a distinguished professor...

Aug 5, 2007

KRASNE, Clare, age 88, of Tampa, FL. Formerly of Beachwood, Ohio died Sunday, August 5, 2007 in Tampa. Mrs. Krasne was born in Chicago, IL. and came to Tampa four years ago from Beachwood where she had resided in the Cleveland area for 55 years. She was an artist and enjoyed painting, ceramics and sculpture and played tennis and...

Jul 24, 2007

STALLER, Shyrlee Janoff, 85 of Brandon, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Mrs. Staller was a resident of Pinellas County for more than 30 years before coming to Brandon three years ago. Shyrlee was a volunteer at Palm Harbor Library. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Herbert Staller. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law,...

Jul 22, 2007

BASS, Rachel "Rae", age 80, lifelong resident of Tampa died Sunday, July 22, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Bass was a salesperson and worked for many years at her families department store "Haber's" and later worked along with her husband at Farner's Children's Clothing in South Tampa. She was a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Survivors include her beloved...

Jul 21, 2007

Sawchuk, William "Bill" age 51 of Tampa died Saturday, July 21, 2007. Mr. Sawchuk was a US Army veteran. He is survivedby his loving family. Private services will be held.

Jul 20, 2007

MORGAN, William F. "Frank", age 44, of Tampa died Friday, July 20, 2007. Survivors include his beloved wife of 24 years, Mary Bell, his mother, Patricia Beard , step-daughters, Katrina Bell and Kimberly Bell, brother, Johnny Moody, sisters, Dolly Davis and Sheryl Rei and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, 3:00 PM at Segal Funeral Home,...

Jul 14, 2007

DUBROW, Pearl, age 76, of Tampa passed Saturday, July 14, 2007. She came to Tampa to live close to her family in 1995 from her native New York where she was a member of the Joan of Arc Temple #144. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Julius. Survivors include her son, Paul Dubrow of Palm Harbor,...

Jul 12, 2007

ANDREWS, Sharon Rose, age 59 of Brandon died Thursday, July 12, 2007. Sharon was born in North Carolina and came to the bay area in 1957 from Summerfield, FL. She was a graduate of USF and received her masters from Golden Gate University. Professionally she worked for agency's to help persons with disabilities. She was a member of the...

Jul 6, 2007

PECKETT, Carol, age 83, of Tampa, died peacefully and suddenly at her home on July 6, 2007. Mrs. Peckett was born in New York but was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She was a teacher by profession but is best known for establishing the "Artists in the School" program for Hillsborough County Schools. This was her way of passing...

Jun 30, 2007

Harold Rogovin died June 30 after suffering a stroke last December. He was 81 years old. Graveside services were held at Old Montefiore Cemetery, Queens, NY. A memorial service in New Port Richie, Florida will take place at a later date. Prior to moving to Florida in 1987, he lived in New York City and Califon, NJ.

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Jun 15, 2007

SHIMBERG, , James Heiman , 84, of Tampa, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and 5 children, on June 15, 2007 after a long and valiant struggle with lung cancer. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Dr. Mandell Shimberg and Anna Heiman Shimberg. He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty years,...

Jun 12, 2007

WLODAWSKY, Cela, age 76 of Tampa died Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Mrs. Wlodawsky was born in Poland and lived in Tampa for many years. She was an opera singer and former member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Survivors include her son, Wayne Wlodawsky of Prosper, TX., daughter, Linda Brenekhe of Tampa, brother, Ralph Roter of Chicago, IL., grandchildren, Michael &...

Jun 7, 2007

VanderVeen, Lucille Eleanor Siegel, age 98 of Tampa died Thursday, June 7, 2007. Mrs VanderVeen was born July 2, 1908 in Chicago, IL to Bessie and Louis Siegel, and she preceded in death by both parents, her sister, Evelyn R. Giesey, and her beloved husband of 38 years Jay N. VanderVeen. She graduated from Chicago Normal College for Teachers...