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Jose Maria Revuelta
Oct. 22, 1931 - Jul. 15, 2017
Jose Maria Revuelta, 85, passed away July 15, 2017. He was born October 22, 1931 in Victoria De La Tuna, Cuba to the late Joanquin and Isabel Revuelta. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Valentine, Emilio and Benito; and sister, Eulalia. After Jose left Cuba, he...
Deborah Joy Yowell
Aug. 14, 1950 - Jul. 14, 2017
Deborah J. Yowell, 66, of Land O Lakes, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2017. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Christian; parents, Zollie and Margaret Polk; two brothers, LeRoy and John; and a sister, Sharon Knight. Deborah is survived by her loving husband, John C. Yowell,...
Mary "Gan Gan" Zipperer
Aug. 29, 1934 - Jul. 11, 2017
Mary “Gan Gan” Zipperer, 82, passed away July 11, 2017. She was born August 29, 1934 in Carlton, Georgia to the late William and Melba (Stevens) Tiller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Graden Zipperer; and sister, Billie Bowe. Mary came to Tampa in 1944 from...
Shirley Ann Chupp Stirrett
Dec. 13, 1967 - Jul. 09, 2017
Shirley Ann Chupp Stirrett, 49, passed away July 9, 2017. She was born December 13, 1967 in Millersburg, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her nephew, Tyler Fox. Shirley came to Sarasota in 1981 from Holmes County, Ohio. She graduated in 1986 from Sarasota Christian School. She attended Manatee...
Mr. Jesus Borrego
Nov. 06, 1936 - Jul. 06, 2017
Jesus Borrego, 80, passed away July 6, 2017 in Tampa. He was born November 6, 1936 in Havana, Cuba to the late Adela and Jesus Borrego. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Carmen Perez. Jesus moved from Cuba in 1962 and joined the U.S. Army, serving his new country....
Melissa Mathews Lamb
Jan. 30, 1962 - Jul. 05, 2017
Melissa Mathews Lamb born January 30th 1962 in Logan West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother Minnie Mathews. She is survived by her father Herman Mathews, older sister Denise Mathews, younger brother David Mathews. Her children Jacob Lamb, Joshua Lamb and her daughter Autumn...
Joyce Ann Harden
Mar. 23, 1947 - Jul. 04, 2017
Joyce Ann Harden, 70, passed away surrounded by her family on July 4, 2017. Joyce leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Daniel J. Harden, Jr., their children, Joseph (Susan) Martinez, Stephen (Janet) Martinez, Craig Harden, Michele (John) Wilmoth, James Harden, Danny Harden, Matthew Harden,...
Scott Howarth Bronleewe M.D.
Oct. 10, 1957 - Jul. 02, 2017
Scott Howarth Bronleewe, M.D. 59, passed away July 2, 2017. He was born October 10, 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Colonel Thomas and Margaret (Howarth) Bronleewe. Scott graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1975, Emory University in 1979 and University of South Florida...
Robert Restieri
Jun. 02, 1933 - Jun. 29, 2017
Robert Restieri, 84, passed away June 29, 2017. He was born June 2, 1933 in North Braddock, Pennsylvania to the late Dominic and Rose Restieri. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Billy; brothers Larry and Guy; and sister Della. Robert came to Tampa in 1958 and was a...
Mery Sotomayor
Dec. 05, 1972 - Jun. 24, 2017
Mery Sotomayor, 44, passed away June 24, 2017 in Tampa,FL. She was born December 5, 1972 in Havana, Cuba; to Armando Llanes and Elvira Blanco. She was a Christian Catholic. She loved dancing and reading and was a good cook.One of her best dishes was spaghetti. Mery was determined in whatever she...
Edwin Austin Greene
Oct. 14, 1948 - Jun. 23, 2017
Edwin Austin Greene, Sr. 68, passed away June 23, 2017. He was born October 14, 1948 in Tampa, Florida to the late Harry and Mildred (Burnett) Greene. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his former wife Barbara; and his brother Ivan. Edwin was a lifelong resident of Tampa and...
Severina Abresch
Jan. 08, 1926 - Jun. 20, 2017
Serevina "Lina" Abresch, 91, passed away June 20, 2017 in Land of Lakes, Florida. She was born in the city of Sona in the Republic of Panama on January 8th, 1926; to the late Sylvestre Franco and Josefa Caraballo. She and her family emigrated to Tampa in 1985 from Panama. Serevina was of the...