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Jeraldine H. Litt
Oct 22, 2025
Jeraldine H. Litt, 82, of Belleair, Florida, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away on October 22, 2025. Born on May 31, 1943, Jeraldine led a life marked by warmth, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Jeraldine will be deeply missed by everyone, especially her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert Litt. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine...
Marvin Friedman
Oct 19, 2025
Marvin Friedman, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the age of 89. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances Friedman (nee Sachs); cherished sons, Steven (Carolyn) Friedman and Kenneth (Erica) Friedman; adored grandchildren, Matthew Friedman, Alexandra Friedman, Diego Friedman and Armando Friedman; treasured nieces, Randi and Madison, whom he was a beloved 'Pop' to;...
Judy Rose Kusnitz
Oct 16, 2025
Judy Rose Kusnitz of Largo, FL passed away on October 16, 2025 at the age of 83.
Judy was born on December 16, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, the youngest child of Sydney and Janet Rose. As a child, Judy loved to dance and sing. As an adult, her beautiful voice could often be heard throughout the house singing along with Barbra...
Marvin Elliot Leibson
Oct 14, 2025
Marvin Elliot Leibson, 101, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, and Detroit, MI, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (22 Tishrei 5786), after a rich and full life.
Born June 18,1924, in Detroit, MI, Marvin graduated from Central High School prior to serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He saw action as a combat engineer in...
Richard Radcliffe 'Rick' Edmonds
Oct 5, 2025
EDMONDS, Richard Radcliffe “Rick”, 78, of St. Petersburg, died October 5, 2025, from complications following an automobile accident.
Rick was a lifelong journalist whose career reflected his deep love of writing, curiosity about the world, and devotion to truth. A graduate of Harvard University, he began his journalism career as an intern for James “Scotty” Reston of The New York Times....
Francine Wiggins
Sep 30, 2025
Francine Wiggins, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Largo, Florida. Born on September 10, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, Fran was a remarkable individual whose spirit touched the lives of many.
A graduate of Boston University, Fran’s intellectual prowess was evident from a young age as she began college at just...
Matthew Richards - Silverman
Sep 26, 2025
Matthew Richards - Silverman, a dedicated and esteemed figure in luxury real estate sales, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on July 14, 1976, Matthew's professional journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to his clients, earning him the prestigious top salesman award in his field.
Matthew was known for his outgoing personality and charming...
Rita C. Peiser
Sep 26, 2025
Rita is survived by her loving family. Her son Harold, along with his partner Marysue Turnwald was a constant support and cared for her every step of the way. Marysue’s three sons Ryan, Jimmy, and Kelly who Rita claimed as her three grandsons, along with their children, her daughter Beryl Schmiedl and husband Kurt of Boston, Rita’s grand children Elliot...
Angela Arlisa 'Angel' Peeples
Sep 20, 2025
Angela Arlisa 'Angel' Peeples 49 of St. Petersburg passed away September 20, 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela, a beloved mother, wife and friend. She touched the lives of so many people with her warmth, wisdom, kindness, and compassion. She had a way of making everyone feel seen and heard, always offering her heart...
Richard M. Rinker
Sep 12, 2025
Richard M. Rinker 66 of Largo, Florida passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida.
A committal service with military honors will take place at 9:00am on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 1000 Bay Pines Boulevard North, Bay Pines FL. Please meet at the cemetery office between 8:30AM and 8:45 AM.
Heritage Funeral Care, David and...
Arthur Weiss
Sep 10, 2025
Arthur Weiss, born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 10, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle, Arthur's life was marked by a commitment to family and an unwavering spirit of generosity.
Arthur's career in classic car sales allowed him to share his passion for vintage automobiles, a love that he used to connect with...
Dianne Tiffin
Sep 9, 2025
Dianne (Pawlic, Powers) Tiffin was born in Illinois on July 21, 1945, the first child of Edward and Annette Mae Pawlic, with the family name later changed to Powers. She graduated from Berkley (Michigan) High School in 1963, then joined the 1964 US tour of the Ice Capades. With the earnings from ice skating she bought her first boat, Miss...
Estelle A. Rosenfield
Sep 1, 2025
Estelle A. Rosenfield (nee Rybier) died peacefully in her home September first, surrounded by family and her aides.
Estelle was born November 21st, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Sadie and Harry Rybier. The family was completed by the birth of her sister Barbara Evelyn, when she was 6 years old. Though, as a child, Barbara loved to tease her...
Hani 'Helen' Kahan
Aug 29, 2025
Hani 'Helen' Kahan, a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Seminole, Florida, at the age of 102. Born on May 20, 1923, in Romania, Helen's remarkable journey through life was marked by resilience and dedication, particularly as a Holocaust Survivor.
Throughout her career, Helen excelled as a Payroll Manager, showcasing her strong work ethic...
Todd Kraus
Aug 25, 2025
Todd Kraus, born on June 29, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Largo, Florida.
A graveside service will be held in his memory on September 2, 2025, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, located at 12905 Wild Acres Rd, Largo, FL 33773, starting at 1:00 PM.
Todd Kraus’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of...
Eunice Rocklin
Aug 21, 2025
Eunice Rocklin (nee Rabinowitz) was born on October 1, 1938, in Worcester, South Africa, to Joseph “Alter” Rabinowitz and Sadie (nee Segal). She passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, with her daughters at her side.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Brian Rocklin; her sister, Lucille Hart; brother-in-law, Mannie Hart; and niece, Leora Hart.
Over the past seven decades, Eunice...
Gertrude E. Packard
Aug 18, 2025
Gertrude Packard passed away peacefully August 19, 2025 in St. Petersburg Florida.
Trudy was born on November 27, 1919 (Thanksgiving Day) in Asheville North Carolina to Issac and Anne Swartzberg. She had three older brothers (Dan, Milton and Bob). Her brothers had a profound impact on her upbringing and developement. They provided support and guidance after her father died when she...
Kenneth Nathan Wides
Aug 15, 2025
Kenneth Nathan Wides passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in St.Petersburg, Florida.
He was born on February 14, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents moved with Ken to Pass-A-Grille on St.Pete Beach when he was eleven months old. Ken proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, an experience that reflected his commitment to service and community. Over the years,...
Gloria Rodetsky
Aug 10, 2025
On August 10, 2025, Gloria Rodetsky, a beloved member of the Pinellas community, passed away at the age of 84.
A memorial service honoring Gloria's remarkable life will be held on August 14, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM, at Temple B'nai Israel, located at 1685 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764.
Heritage Funeral Care, David and Steven Gross, Directors, are serving the...
Rakhman Khaimov
Aug 5, 2025
Rakhman Khaimov, a cherished father and devoted husband, passed away peacefully at his home in Clearwater, Florida on August 5, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on August 1, 1937, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Rakhman dedicated his life to making meaningful contributions to his community through his work in Home Health Care.
Throughout his career, Rakhman became known for his compassionate demeanor...
Jeraldine H. Litt
Oct 22, 2025
Jeraldine H. Litt, 82, of Belleair, Florida, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away on October 22, 2025. Born on May 31, 1943, Jeraldine led a life marked by warmth, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Jeraldine will be deeply missed by everyone, especially her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert Litt. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine...
Marvin Friedman
Oct 19, 2025
Marvin Friedman, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, at the age of 89. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances Friedman (nee Sachs); cherished sons, Steven (Carolyn) Friedman and Kenneth (Erica) Friedman; adored grandchildren, Matthew Friedman, Alexandra Friedman, Diego Friedman and Armando Friedman; treasured nieces, Randi and Madison, whom he was a beloved 'Pop' to;...
Judy Rose Kusnitz
Oct 16, 2025
Judy Rose Kusnitz of Largo, FL passed away on October 16, 2025 at the age of 83.
Judy was born on December 16, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, the youngest child of Sydney and Janet Rose. As a child, Judy loved to dance and sing. As an adult, her beautiful voice could often be heard throughout the house singing along with Barbra...
Marvin Elliot Leibson
Oct 14, 2025
Marvin Elliot Leibson, 101, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, and Detroit, MI, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (22 Tishrei 5786), after a rich and full life.
Born June 18,1924, in Detroit, MI, Marvin graduated from Central High School prior to serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He saw action as a combat engineer in...
Richard Radcliffe 'Rick' Edmonds
Oct 5, 2025
EDMONDS, Richard Radcliffe “Rick”, 78, of St. Petersburg, died October 5, 2025, from complications following an automobile accident.
Rick was a lifelong journalist whose career reflected his deep love of writing, curiosity about the world, and devotion to truth. A graduate of Harvard University, he began his journalism career as an intern for James “Scotty” Reston of The New York Times....
Francine Wiggins
Sep 30, 2025
Francine Wiggins, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Largo, Florida. Born on September 10, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, Fran was a remarkable individual whose spirit touched the lives of many.
A graduate of Boston University, Fran’s intellectual prowess was evident from a young age as she began college at just...
Matthew Richards - Silverman
Sep 26, 2025
Matthew Richards - Silverman, a dedicated and esteemed figure in luxury real estate sales, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on July 14, 1976, Matthew's professional journey was marked by his unwavering commitment to his clients, earning him the prestigious top salesman award in his field.
Matthew was known for his outgoing personality and charming...
Rita C. Peiser
Sep 26, 2025
Rita is survived by her loving family. Her son Harold, along with his partner Marysue Turnwald was a constant support and cared for her every step of the way. Marysue’s three sons Ryan, Jimmy, and Kelly who Rita claimed as her three grandsons, along with their children, her daughter Beryl Schmiedl and husband Kurt of Boston, Rita’s grand children Elliot...
Angela Arlisa 'Angel' Peeples
Sep 20, 2025
Angela Arlisa 'Angel' Peeples 49 of St. Petersburg passed away September 20, 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela, a beloved mother, wife and friend. She touched the lives of so many people with her warmth, wisdom, kindness, and compassion. She had a way of making everyone feel seen and heard, always offering her heart...
Richard M. Rinker
Sep 12, 2025
Richard M. Rinker 66 of Largo, Florida passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida.
A committal service with military honors will take place at 9:00am on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 1000 Bay Pines Boulevard North, Bay Pines FL. Please meet at the cemetery office between 8:30AM and 8:45 AM.
Heritage Funeral Care, David and...
Arthur Weiss
Sep 10, 2025
Arthur Weiss, born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 10, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle, Arthur's life was marked by a commitment to family and an unwavering spirit of generosity.
Arthur's career in classic car sales allowed him to share his passion for vintage automobiles, a love that he used to connect with...
Dianne Tiffin
Sep 9, 2025
Dianne (Pawlic, Powers) Tiffin was born in Illinois on July 21, 1945, the first child of Edward and Annette Mae Pawlic, with the family name later changed to Powers. She graduated from Berkley (Michigan) High School in 1963, then joined the 1964 US tour of the Ice Capades. With the earnings from ice skating she bought her first boat, Miss...
Estelle A. Rosenfield
Sep 1, 2025
Estelle A. Rosenfield (nee Rybier) died peacefully in her home September first, surrounded by family and her aides.
Estelle was born November 21st, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Sadie and Harry Rybier. The family was completed by the birth of her sister Barbara Evelyn, when she was 6 years old. Though, as a child, Barbara loved to tease her...
Hani 'Helen' Kahan
Aug 29, 2025
Hani 'Helen' Kahan, a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Seminole, Florida, at the age of 102. Born on May 20, 1923, in Romania, Helen's remarkable journey through life was marked by resilience and dedication, particularly as a Holocaust Survivor.
Throughout her career, Helen excelled as a Payroll Manager, showcasing her strong work ethic...
Todd Kraus
Aug 25, 2025
Todd Kraus, born on June 29, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Largo, Florida.
A graveside service will be held in his memory on September 2, 2025, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, located at 12905 Wild Acres Rd, Largo, FL 33773, starting at 1:00 PM.
Todd Kraus’s legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of...
Eunice Rocklin
Aug 21, 2025
Eunice Rocklin (nee Rabinowitz) was born on October 1, 1938, in Worcester, South Africa, to Joseph “Alter” Rabinowitz and Sadie (nee Segal). She passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, with her daughters at her side.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Brian Rocklin; her sister, Lucille Hart; brother-in-law, Mannie Hart; and niece, Leora Hart.
Over the past seven decades, Eunice...
Gertrude E. Packard
Aug 18, 2025
Gertrude Packard passed away peacefully August 19, 2025 in St. Petersburg Florida.
Trudy was born on November 27, 1919 (Thanksgiving Day) in Asheville North Carolina to Issac and Anne Swartzberg. She had three older brothers (Dan, Milton and Bob). Her brothers had a profound impact on her upbringing and developement. They provided support and guidance after her father died when she...
Kenneth Nathan Wides
Aug 15, 2025
Kenneth Nathan Wides passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in St.Petersburg, Florida.
He was born on February 14, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents moved with Ken to Pass-A-Grille on St.Pete Beach when he was eleven months old. Ken proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, an experience that reflected his commitment to service and community. Over the years,...
Gloria Rodetsky
Aug 10, 2025
On August 10, 2025, Gloria Rodetsky, a beloved member of the Pinellas community, passed away at the age of 84.
A memorial service honoring Gloria's remarkable life will be held on August 14, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM, at Temple B'nai Israel, located at 1685 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764.
Heritage Funeral Care, David and Steven Gross, Directors, are serving the...
Rakhman Khaimov
Aug 5, 2025
Rakhman Khaimov, a cherished father and devoted husband, passed away peacefully at his home in Clearwater, Florida on August 5, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on August 1, 1937, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Rakhman dedicated his life to making meaningful contributions to his community through his work in Home Health Care.
Throughout his career, Rakhman became known for his compassionate demeanor...
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