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Patrick John Skrocki
Sep. 08, 2015
Patrick John Skrocki, 53, passed away September 8, 2015. He was born August 6, 1962 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He grew up in Hillsborough County and played guitar. He loved everything Rock-n-Roll and watching Jeopardy and the Simpsons. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sandra Lancour...
Patricia Ann Turmel
Dec. 16, 1948 - Sep. 08, 2015
Patricia Ann Turmel, 66, passed away September 8, 2015. She was born December 16, 1948 in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Robert Sr. and Angelina Fields. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Robert G. Fields, Jr. Patricia came to Hillsborough County in 1965 from...
Paul E. Huffer III
Apr. 30, 1945 - Sep. 06, 2015
Paul Eugene Huffer III, 70, passed away September 6, 2015. He was born April 30, 1945 in Union, South Carolina to the late Paul E. Huffer, Jr. and Betty Jean (Hawkins) Huffer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Leslie; and his in-laws, Harrison and Mildred...
Norma M. Pitzer
Sep. 18, 1964 - Sep. 05, 2015
Norma M. Pitzer, 50, passed away September 5, 2015. She was born September 18, 1964 in Miami, Florida to the late Jose and Angelina (Parrilla) Martinez. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Kelly. Norma came to Sarasota in 1983 from Hialeah, Florida. She...
Levi Jace Brown
Aug. 28, 2015 - Sep. 02, 2015
Levi Jace Brown, 5 days, passed away September, 2, 2015. He was born August 28th, 2015 in Brandon, Florida. Left to cherish his memory are his mothers, Deborah and Cristen Brown; brother, Jordan Michael; grandparents, Susan & Dane Fletcher, Kenneth Brown and Kim Peters; Godparents, JR and...
William John Thompson
Jul. 16, 1922 - Sep. 02, 2015
William John Thompson, 93, passed away September 2, 2015. He was born July 16, 1922 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Rose (Caldarelli) Thompson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Marion; brother, Richard; niece, Cheryl; and nephew, William...
Bienvenido Velazquez
Mar. 21, 1943 - Aug. 31, 2015
Bienvenido Velazquez, 72, passed away August 31, 2015. He was born March 21, 1943 in Puerto Rico. He came to Hillsborough County in 1990 from Brooklyn, New York. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Gyslem and her husband Saul...
Mildred E. Counce Harris
Mar. 07, 1936 - Aug. 31, 2015
Mildred E. Counce Harris, 79, passed away August 31, 2015. She was born March 7, 1936 in Lacooche, Florida to the late John Franklin and Scemantha Elizabeth (Martin) Counce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, R.V. Harris; and brothers, Frank, Curtis and Clifton...
James Richard Horwath
Sep. 10, 1951 - Aug. 29, 2015
James Richard Horwath, 63, passed away August 29, 2015. He was born September 10, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward Lee and Elizabeth Ann (Frisch) Horwath. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Edward. James came to Hillsborough County in 1975 from...
Robert Honore Christien
Apr. 08, 1939 - Aug. 19, 2015
Robert was born in France in 1939 and was long time resident of Tampa, Florida. He was a Catholic. He owned several businesses throughout his life, including a computer business for over 20 years. He enjoyed helping others, went everywhere with his wife, and was known for his great love for his...
Mary Frances Drew
Oct. 04, 1918 - Aug. 19, 2015
Mary "Bobbie" Frances Drew passed away August 19, 2015. She was born October 4 in Tampa, Florida to the late Walter and Jessie (Cay) Crowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Col. Lawrence Drew; sister, Louette Hackney; and brother, Walter Crowe, Jr. Bobbie lived...
Laura A. Yoder
Oct. 17, 1921 - Aug. 17, 2015
Laura A. Yoder, 93, passed away August 17, 2015. She was born October 17, 1921 in Nappanee, Indiana to the late Andrew and Clara (Hershberger) Helmuth. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Henry; brothers, Christ and Harry; sisters, Katie, Martha and Minnie; step...