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Clara "Libba" "Liz" Ward
Dec. 30, 2015
Clara "Libba" "Liz" Ward: Our family mourns the loss of a borrowed angel. Her soul found eternal rest on December 30, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Atha Cooke and brother Larry Daniel Cooke. Libba is survived by her devoted daughters; Jodi Altman (Catherine Mickler)...
Dennis Michael Bennett Sr.
Jun. 12, 1943 - Dec. 28, 2015
BENNETT Sr., Dennis Michael, 72, of Tampa, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. Dennis was born in Ohio, June 12, 1943. He graduated from Grove City High School, moved to Florida in 1983 and retired from USF with his love of USF Football. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Colleen...
Sandra Norman
Feb. 22, 1954 - Dec. 27, 2015
NORMAN, Sandra J., 61 of Thonotosassa, passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Sandra is survived by; Danny, her loving husband of 44 years; son Tim, daughter Tammy, grandchildren: Darian, Ashton, Delaney, and Bryson; sister, Naomi, brothers: Keith and Terry,...
Acel Klinger
May 06, 1924 - Dec. 24, 2015
Acel Darrrell Klinger, 91, passed away December 24, 2015. He was born May 6, 1924 in Mason, Illinois to the late Helman and Grace (Becker) Klinger. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte Klinger and his granddaughter, Kristy Klinger. Left to cherish...
Allen Wyatt Worsham
Dec. 22, 2015
WORSHAM, Allen Wyatt, 74, passed away December 22, 2015. He is predeceased by his parents Herman Ernest and Olivia Cecile Wyatt Worsham. Allen loved adventure. He was an biologist, entomologist, herpetologist, pilot, teacher, entrepreneur, an an inventor whose product was trademarked and sold by...
Josefina Campos
Dec. 21, 2015
CAMPOS, Josefina, 48, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 21, 2015. She was a loving, caring mother who enjoyed helping others. She is survived by Randall Purdy, her fiance; children: Julian Adriel Gonzalez and Ariana Beatriz Gonzalez; grandson: Adrian Josiah Woodberry; parents:...
Harry Hryc
Sep. 29, 1938 - Dec. 20, 2015
Harry Hryc, 77, of Valrico, passed away December 20, 2015. He is survived by Julianne, his loving wife of 54 years; children: Michael Hryc (Patty), David Hryc (Roxanne), Katherine Hollaway (John), Sean Hryc (Angie); grandchildren: Chad, Sissy, Christopher, Samantha, Heath, Tiffany, Cameron,...
John Joseph Salvatora
Apr. 04, 1934 - Dec. 14, 2015
John Joseph Salvatore, 81, passed away December 14, 2015. He was born April 4, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Albert and Mary (Politus) Salvatore. John retired from truck driving and he and his wife became snowbirds for the last 25 years. They attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...
Evie Nell Parrish Edwards
Feb. 18, 1937 - Dec. 13, 2015
Mrs. Evie Nell Parrish Edwards, age 78, of Slocomb passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at her home. Born February 18, 1937 in Pansey to the late William Grady and Eunice Mendheim Parrish, Mrs. Edwards enjoyed hummingbirds and during her later years, fishing and travelling. She enjoyed spending...
Stephenn Joel Santiago Gray
Dec. 01, 2001 - Dec. 12, 2015
Stephenn Joel Santiago Gray, 14, passed away December 12, 2015. He was born December 1, 2001 in Tampa to Angela Gray and the late Jose M. Santiago Cuevas (Joel). Stephenn was a lifelong resident of Tampa and attended North Tampa Alternative School. His passions were football, fishing, hanging out...
Donald Carl Steele
Sep. 14, 1942 - Dec. 11, 2015
Donald Carl Steele, 73, went to be with his Lord December 11, 2015. He was born September 14, 1942 in Henlawson, West Virginia to the late Carl and Joyce (Mooney) Steele. Don came to Manatee County in 1998 from Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, the Manatee Masonic...
Pastor Jesus Espinosa
Dec. 25, 1941 - Dec. 09, 2015
Jesus Espinosa, 73, passed away December 9, 2015. He was born December 25, 1941 in Culebra, Puerto Rico to the late Isaac and Ana (Soto) Espinosa. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Maria, Placida and Anna; brothers, Ismael and Eusebio “Sam”. Jesus was called to...