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Kenneth J. Schafer
Apr 28, 2025
Kenneth John Schafer 52 of St. Petersburg passed away April 28, 2025 at his home.
Born in Livingston New Jersey, Ken was a registered nurse by profession.
Survivors include his wife Jamie Schafer.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Joel S. Kusnitz
Apr 26, 2025
Joel Samuel Kusnitz of Largo, FL passed away on April 26, 2025 at the age of 90.
Joel was born on July 10, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia, the eldest of Morris and Dora Kusnitz’s three sons. After high school and college, Joel joined the U.S. Army in 1956 where he proudly served his country during the Korean War.
Joel was a southern...
Ann M. Kossover - Rayow
Apr 25, 2025
Ann M. Kossover-Rayow 72 of Madeira Beach passed away April 25, 2025.
Graveside services will be 10 AM Monday, April 28, 2025 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, 12905 Wild Acres Road, Largo Florida with Rabbi Pinchas Adler, officiating.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Adam J. Plutchok
Apr 22, 2025
Adam J. Plutchok, a dedicated Funeral Director and multi-media specialist, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Oldsmar, Florida. Born on July 21, 1965, in New York, New York, Adam was a compassionate and uplifting presence in the lives of many, known for his wit and his selfless dedication to helping others.
A cherished member of the Jewish community throughout Pinellas...
Bonnie Traiman
Apr 8, 2025
Bonnie Paula Traiman ביילא פנינה died April 8, 2025 after a brief illness.
In the 86 years before she got sick, Bonnie lived her life to the fullest. She read more books each year than many could read in a lifetime. She danced in her Zumba classes. She cruised across France on a river boat. She floated through the sky in...
Milton "Mickey" Heilweil
Apr 4, 2025
Milton Benson Heilweil, born in the Bronx, NYC, author, entrepreneur, and a lover of horses.
Known as Mickey by friends and acquaintance, has passed away on April 4, 2025 after 95 years of a good life.
Mickey was a positive thinker. His wife of 72 years was a negative person, a perfect match. Debbie predeceased Mickey, when she passed away July 31,...
Anthony P. Marzulli
Apr 1, 2025
Anthony Pascal Marzulli 76 of Indian Rocks Beach passed away April 1, 2025.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida, is serving the family.
Myra K. Sann
Mar 30, 2025
Myra K. Sann, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and beloved elementary school teacher, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida at the age of 92.
Born on March 26, 1933 in New York City, Myra was a New Yorker at heart. She grew up in The Bronx with her Mother and Father, a dentist who had his dental...
Bradley W. Schramek
Mar 19, 2025
Bradley Walter Schramek 64 of Bradenton passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, his wife's birthday. He was surrounded by his wife of 35 years Lynn Schramek (69), daughter Camilla Schramek (31), and son-in-law Mads Poulsen (31).
Born on November 23, 1960, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Brad was the son of Hans Schramek and Renee Globus. His father, Hans, was a...
Susan B. Marcus
Mar 19, 2025
Susan Beth Marcus 71 of St. Petersburg passed away March 19, 2025 at Gateway Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, Pinellas Park.
A native of Pennsylvania, Susan worked for many years as a dental hygienist.
Survivors include her daughter Lisa Michelle Marcus Boehm, her brother Jay, and a sister.
Graveside services will be 2 PM Monday, March 24, 2025 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, 12905...
Marilyn Kasson
Mar 18, 2025
Marilyn Kasson 94 of Clearwater passed away March 18, 2025 at Palm Garden of Clearwater.
Born in Philadelphia PA, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Herman Jacoby and Faye Zimmerman Jacoby and beloved wife of the late Aaron Kasson.
She worked for many years as a legal secretary.
Marilyn was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom in Clearwater and its Sisterhood, Hadassah,...
Larry W. Tieman
Mar 16, 2025
Larry Wayne Tieman 79 of Seminole passed away March 16, 2025 at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Sherry L. Trechter
Mar 10, 2025
Sherry Lee Trechter, 73, passed away following complications from hip replacement surgery, on March 10, 2025.
Sherry was the cherished daughter of the late Oliver E. Trechter and June Jacquins, who have predeceased her. Sherry had a rich and purposeful life dedicated to education and cultural exchange. She attended the University of California Irvine and went on to serve in the...
Leora Ruth Hart
Mar 8, 2025
Leora Ruth Hart 55 of Palm Harbor passed away on March 8, 2025 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida.
She was born on October 31, 1969, in Cape Town, South Africa, the daughter of Mendel Hart (z"l) and Lucille Rabinowitz Hart (z"l).
Leora was deeply committed to her role as a Youth Director, where she inspired and guided countless young...
Richard E. Bernard
Mar 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Elliott Bernard, who left us on March 3, 2025 in Oldsmar, Florida, at the age of 90. Born Feb. 2nd, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, Dick was a man who lived life with laughter, love, and an adventurous spirit.
A proud class clown, Dick’s humor and warmth left an unforgettable mark...
Judith S. 'Judy' Shapiro
Feb 22, 2025
Judith “Judy” Sarayda Shapiro, age 62, passed away in a Clearwater, Florida hospital on February 22, 2025, after a long illness.
Judy grew up in Orange County, New York, graduating from Middletown (NY) High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania. As a National Science Foundation fellowship awardee, she went on to earn her master’s degree and...
Shirley Kirby
Feb 14, 2025
Shirley Kirby, 94, passed away peacefully at her assisted living residence in Pinellas Park, FL where she resided since 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Shirley retired to St. Petersburg in 1993 after a long career as a medical secretary with a foster care agency in Manhattan.Upon retiring, she soon went back to work, first at JC Penney, and then 16...
Norman Goldberg
Feb 7, 2025
Norman Goldberg, 86, a visitor to St. Petersburg from Monroe Township, New Jersey passed away February 7, 2025, at St. Anthonys Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Jack David and Ida (née Silverstein) Goldberg, he resided there for 26 years, before moving to New Jersey, and finally settled down in Monroe Township 21 years ago.
Norman was a U.S....
Judith M. Wood
Jan 30, 2025
Judith M. Wood 98 of St. Petersburg passed away January 30, 2025 at her home.
Private services have been planned.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Evelyn Mekosh
Jan 27, 2025
Evelyn Mekosh, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 22, 1934, Evelyn’s life was characterized by determination and a strong work ethic, having started working at the tender age of 10 alongside her sister at their mother's restaurant in 1944. Her commitment to her work paved the...
Kenneth J. Schafer
Apr 28, 2025
Kenneth John Schafer 52 of St. Petersburg passed away April 28, 2025 at his home.
Born in Livingston New Jersey, Ken was a registered nurse by profession.
Survivors include his wife Jamie Schafer.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Joel S. Kusnitz
Apr 26, 2025
Joel Samuel Kusnitz of Largo, FL passed away on April 26, 2025 at the age of 90.
Joel was born on July 10, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia, the eldest of Morris and Dora Kusnitz’s three sons. After high school and college, Joel joined the U.S. Army in 1956 where he proudly served his country during the Korean War.
Joel was a southern...
Ann M. Kossover - Rayow
Apr 25, 2025
Ann M. Kossover-Rayow 72 of Madeira Beach passed away April 25, 2025.
Graveside services will be 10 AM Monday, April 28, 2025 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, 12905 Wild Acres Road, Largo Florida with Rabbi Pinchas Adler, officiating.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Adam J. Plutchok
Apr 22, 2025
Adam J. Plutchok, a dedicated Funeral Director and multi-media specialist, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Oldsmar, Florida. Born on July 21, 1965, in New York, New York, Adam was a compassionate and uplifting presence in the lives of many, known for his wit and his selfless dedication to helping others.
A cherished member of the Jewish community throughout Pinellas...
Bonnie Traiman
Apr 8, 2025
Bonnie Paula Traiman ביילא פנינה died April 8, 2025 after a brief illness.
In the 86 years before she got sick, Bonnie lived her life to the fullest. She read more books each year than many could read in a lifetime. She danced in her Zumba classes. She cruised across France on a river boat. She floated through the sky in...
Milton "Mickey" Heilweil
Apr 4, 2025
Milton Benson Heilweil, born in the Bronx, NYC, author, entrepreneur, and a lover of horses.
Known as Mickey by friends and acquaintance, has passed away on April 4, 2025 after 95 years of a good life.
Mickey was a positive thinker. His wife of 72 years was a negative person, a perfect match. Debbie predeceased Mickey, when she passed away July 31,...
Anthony P. Marzulli
Apr 1, 2025
Anthony Pascal Marzulli 76 of Indian Rocks Beach passed away April 1, 2025.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida, is serving the family.
Myra K. Sann
Mar 30, 2025
Myra K. Sann, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and beloved elementary school teacher, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 in Clearwater, Florida at the age of 92.
Born on March 26, 1933 in New York City, Myra was a New Yorker at heart. She grew up in The Bronx with her Mother and Father, a dentist who had his dental...
Bradley W. Schramek
Mar 19, 2025
Bradley Walter Schramek 64 of Bradenton passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, his wife's birthday. He was surrounded by his wife of 35 years Lynn Schramek (69), daughter Camilla Schramek (31), and son-in-law Mads Poulsen (31).
Born on November 23, 1960, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Brad was the son of Hans Schramek and Renee Globus. His father, Hans, was a...
Susan B. Marcus
Mar 19, 2025
Susan Beth Marcus 71 of St. Petersburg passed away March 19, 2025 at Gateway Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, Pinellas Park.
A native of Pennsylvania, Susan worked for many years as a dental hygienist.
Survivors include her daughter Lisa Michelle Marcus Boehm, her brother Jay, and a sister.
Graveside services will be 2 PM Monday, March 24, 2025 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, 12905...
Marilyn Kasson
Mar 18, 2025
Marilyn Kasson 94 of Clearwater passed away March 18, 2025 at Palm Garden of Clearwater.
Born in Philadelphia PA, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Herman Jacoby and Faye Zimmerman Jacoby and beloved wife of the late Aaron Kasson.
She worked for many years as a legal secretary.
Marilyn was a member of Congregation Beth Shalom in Clearwater and its Sisterhood, Hadassah,...
Larry W. Tieman
Mar 16, 2025
Larry Wayne Tieman 79 of Seminole passed away March 16, 2025 at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Sherry L. Trechter
Mar 10, 2025
Sherry Lee Trechter, 73, passed away following complications from hip replacement surgery, on March 10, 2025.
Sherry was the cherished daughter of the late Oliver E. Trechter and June Jacquins, who have predeceased her. Sherry had a rich and purposeful life dedicated to education and cultural exchange. She attended the University of California Irvine and went on to serve in the...
Leora Ruth Hart
Mar 8, 2025
Leora Ruth Hart 55 of Palm Harbor passed away on March 8, 2025 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida.
She was born on October 31, 1969, in Cape Town, South Africa, the daughter of Mendel Hart (z"l) and Lucille Rabinowitz Hart (z"l).
Leora was deeply committed to her role as a Youth Director, where she inspired and guided countless young...
Richard E. Bernard
Mar 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Elliott Bernard, who left us on March 3, 2025 in Oldsmar, Florida, at the age of 90. Born Feb. 2nd, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, Dick was a man who lived life with laughter, love, and an adventurous spirit.
A proud class clown, Dick’s humor and warmth left an unforgettable mark...
Judith S. 'Judy' Shapiro
Feb 22, 2025
Judith “Judy” Sarayda Shapiro, age 62, passed away in a Clearwater, Florida hospital on February 22, 2025, after a long illness.
Judy grew up in Orange County, New York, graduating from Middletown (NY) High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania. As a National Science Foundation fellowship awardee, she went on to earn her master’s degree and...
Shirley Kirby
Feb 14, 2025
Shirley Kirby, 94, passed away peacefully at her assisted living residence in Pinellas Park, FL where she resided since 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Shirley retired to St. Petersburg in 1993 after a long career as a medical secretary with a foster care agency in Manhattan.Upon retiring, she soon went back to work, first at JC Penney, and then 16...
Norman Goldberg
Feb 7, 2025
Norman Goldberg, 86, a visitor to St. Petersburg from Monroe Township, New Jersey passed away February 7, 2025, at St. Anthonys Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Jack David and Ida (née Silverstein) Goldberg, he resided there for 26 years, before moving to New Jersey, and finally settled down in Monroe Township 21 years ago.
Norman was a U.S....
Judith M. Wood
Jan 30, 2025
Judith M. Wood 98 of St. Petersburg passed away January 30, 2025 at her home.
Private services have been planned.
Heritage Funeral Care, Largo Florida is serving the family.
Evelyn Mekosh
Jan 27, 2025
Evelyn Mekosh, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 22, 1934, Evelyn’s life was characterized by determination and a strong work ethic, having started working at the tender age of 10 alongside her sister at their mother's restaurant in 1944. Her commitment to her work paved the...
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