I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...

Jack Sidwitz, 73, of Temple Terrace, FL, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at home, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born August 26, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Sally and Ernest Sidewitz. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Anna; son, Joseph; sister, Fern; brother-in-law, John;...

We regret to announce the passing of James Butler, age 79, who passed away peacefully on May 23,2024 in Plant City, Fl. He is survived by his children Jennifer, Steve, Stacy, and Daniel, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and siblings Phebe, Barbara, Joann, Mickey and Randy. James was...

Roger L. Teetor, 73, of Tampa passed away on May 20, 2024, at his home, following an accidental fall. He was the husband of the late Karen Teetor. He is survived by his brother, Robert Kent Teetor (Judy) and his sister, Carol Lee Koch. Roger was predeceased by his wife Karen and his sister,...

Edward Alan Peters, 77, passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1946 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Frederick M Peters and Lila (Gibson) Peters. Edward was a proud US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fast cars, old cars, motorcycles, and loved the outside and the beautiful sunshine. He...

Blanche Mary Buono, born August 6, 1935, died peacefully, at home, on May 17, 2024. She was 87 years old at the time of her passing. Blanche lived at the Tessera of Brandon ALF for the past 3 1/2 years, but her health declined rapidly over the past few months. Blanche was born in Buffalo, NY but...

MSgt. Cecil Calvin Baker USMC (Ret), 86, of Temple Terrace, Fl., passed away on May 17, 2024. Born on April 29, 1938, in Lakeland, Florida to Father Desto Baker and Mother Fearbie Weaks. At the age of 17 he joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his Country for 22 years. During...

Damian Gerard Bell was born in Elmhurst, New York on June 1, 1966. He is the first born of the late Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel & Vivian E. Bell. He is the eldest of 3 children and has 2 sisters, Natalie Bell and Shawn Chestnut. Damian spent his early childhood in Far Rockaway Queens, New York...

We sadly announce the passing of Albert Lorenz Van Skaik, a dedicated husband and business leader known throughout the world. Albert was born June 8, 1943, to Cliffie Durbin Van Skaik and OMC Albert Lorenz Van Skaik, USN (ret), a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack while assigned to the USS...

The world lost a true legend on May 16, 2024 with the passing of Orville Ray Moyer Jr. of Tampa, Florida. Known to many as "JU-JU" Orville was born on May 12, 1963, to his loving parents Orville Ray Moyer Sr. and Joyce Dorothy Moyer. He leaves behind a younger brother Charles Copeland Moyer and...

The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains..... For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.

Mary Faye Scoggins, 91, of Tampa, Florida passed away on May 15, 2023 at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital. Faye was born on February 12, 1933 in Ontario, Canada. Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years,Samuel M. Scoggins. She is survived by her three children, Debbie, Cindy and...