Reath Edward Blickenderfer
Oct 30, 2024
Reath Blickenderfer, age 92, of Sun City Center, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born July 28, 1932, in Unity, PA. He was the son of the late Reath and Elsie (Markley) Blickenderfer. In 1951, after graduating high school, Reath moved to Ohio, where he met the love of his life, Gloria M. Rohr. After he served...
Donna L. Marlin Donofrio
Oct 25, 2024
Donna opted out of this world on October 25, 2024, at the ripe young age of 96. Born Donna Lola Marlin on September 28, 1928, in Trenton, Missouri, to Paul Marlin and Hazel (McAdams) Marlin, she went on to graduate from Thomas A DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio. Donna married Anthony Vincent Donofrio in October 1948. Together they welcomed...
Raymond Thomas Byron Sr
Oct 25, 2024
Raymond T. Byron Sr., aged 82, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Ruskin, FL. Born on January 3, 1942. Raymond dedicated over five decades of his life to Local 24 Carpenter/Millwright, showcasing his commitment and craftsmanship in the field. Raymond leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years,...
Frederick Joseph Koch
Oct 23, 2024
Frederick Joseph Koch died on October 23, 2024, at the age of 89 in Apollo Beach, FL. Fred is survived by his wife Mary Lou Koch (nee Brochhagen); his children, Constance Isely and Alexandra Koch; and his grandchildren, Jackson Todd, Charlotte Stone and Beckley Todd and his sister, Kathy Moessinger. He was predeceased by his daughter Anastasia Koch. Fred was...
Robert Reid Kowalczyk
Sep 29, 2024
Robert "Bob" Kowalczyk was born on September 27th, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Kowalczyk and Jean Stephen Kowalczyk. Although he moved many times, his love for Cleveland and the Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians remained strong until the end. After serving in the United States Air Force, Bob earned his MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve...
Sammie Floyd Zipperer
Sep 27, 2024
Sammie F. Zipperer 36 of Ruskin, Florida passed away Friday September 27, 2024. Sam was born November 2, 1987, at Tampa General Hospital and was a lifelong resident of the Ruskin area. He enjoyed fishing, going out singing karaoke, cooking and spending time with the people his felt close with, He loved watching the Florida Gators and Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
Larry J Aleman
Sep 26, 2024
Larry Aleman Born December 17,1965 passed away September 26, 2024. Larry unfortunately passed away from a heart attack on September 26, 2024. He was born in Port Chester, New York, and later relocated to the Tampa Florida area with his family. Larry is survived by his wife Brandi Aleman, his children and many other family members and friends. Funeral services...
Mary F Watson
Sep 22, 2024
Mary Faler Watson, aged 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born in Sidney, Ohio, September 5, 1940, Mary was raised on the family farm, embraced by the love of her hard-working parents, Harley and Twilah Faler. A graduate of Sidney High School and Miami Valley School of Nursing, Mary had a long career as a registered nurse....
Bonnie Lynn Morris
Sep 10, 2024
Bonnie Morris of Riverview Florida (formerly Onalaska and Green Bay Wisconsin) passed away peacefully at home with family on September 10, 2024. Bonnie was born June 7,1941 in Green Bay Wisconsin to Wilbur Wallace Nagle and Bernadine Charlotte Minsart Nagel. Bonnie graduated from West High school and attended the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Bonnie enjoyed golfing, sewing quilting, needlepoint,...
Alberta Gail Stephens
Sep 4, 2024
Alberta "Gail" Stephens, Age 70, passed away on September 4th, 2024. She was born November 26, 1953, in Panama City, FL, to the late Ruthford Stephens, Sr and Clarice Leana Stephens. Alberta "Gail" as everyone called her grew up in the Florida panhandle of Panama City, Bay County she lived and cared for their mother until her mother passed away...
Sharon D Janto
Aug 18, 2024
Sharon passed away on Sunday August 18, 2024 at the age of 75. She is survived by her two daughters Crystal (Ruben) and Cassandra (Fred). Granddaughter Makayla, her dog Chloe, Step-Daughter Brenda and many other grandchildren. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 41 years Charles, grandson Bryant, parents Reynold and Helen Begue and her stepmother, her brothers Eugene...
Linda Jean Waring
Jun 30, 2024
Linda Jean Waring, born on November 26, 1942, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2024. She is survived by her loving son, Glen Waring, Glen's wife Jody, and their sons Nicholas and Ryan. Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Waring Jr., her son George Waring III, and her brothers Tom and Jerry Dunmire. Linda spent her...
Mervyn Ray Hisey
Jun 24, 2024
Our dear dad, Ray Hisey, was called home to heaven five days after his 100th birthday on June 24, 2024 at the Fairway Oaks Center of Tampa, Florida. He spent his last ten years in God's Word, and when asked what religion he was he would reply a follower of Jesus Christ. He is a Veteran of United States Army...
Tonia Isadora Kelly
Jun 7, 2024
Tonia Isadora Kelly of Hillsborough County Florida, died suddenly and unexpectedly in her sleep on June 7, 2024, at the age of 31. Tonia was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 15, 1993 Tonia attended Wesley Chapel High. She adored nature, animals, and fashion. She always said her children were her greatest joy. She was a good mother, had a...
Benjamin "Ben" Craig Stanaland
Jun 6, 2024
Benjamin "Ben" Craig Stanaland, 76, of Ruskin, Florida, sadly left us on June 6, 2024. Ben graduated from East Bay High School in Gibsonton, Florida, before earning both his Associate of Arts in Business Administration and his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Florida. He is predeceased by his father, Benjamin P. Stanaland, and mother, Juanita Stanaland....
William "Bill" P. Maue
May 30, 2024
William P. Maue "Bill" 9/14/1947 - 5/30/2024 of Ruskin, Florida, passed peacefully with his wife Tracy and daughter Michele by his side. He is survived by his mother, Patsy J. Heron of Sun City Center; his Children, William "Billy" Maue, (Tracy) Michele Wilson, (Glenn) and Lisa Maue; five grandchildren; one great grandchild and one on the way. Bill had four...
Bert R Staples
May 29, 2024
Bert R. Staples, 88, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on May 29, 2024, with his daughters by his side. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in 1935, Bert grew up in Kenmore, New York, and Detroit, Michigan. He spent the last 23 years of his life enjoying the warmth of Florida, far from the cold winters of his youth. Bert...
John George Giustiniani
May 28, 2024
John Giustiniani, 83, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. John was born on February 2, 1941, to Rose (D'Angelo) and Salvatore Giustiniani in Brooklyn, NY. John proudly served in the United States Army having been discharged in 1967. John was employed in the Buy Sell department of Merrill Lynch working in the "pit" at...
Lillian Elizabeth Ruark
May 26, 2024
Lillian Elizabeth Ruark passed away at home on May 26th, 2024. A beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, our mother Lillian lived 97 years, a remarkable duration only achieved by 0.02% of the world's population. She lived 34 of those years in Sun City Center. Lillian is survived by her sons Ed and Ralph, daughter Cindy, daughter's...
Albert Kirk Mcgowan
May 26, 2024
Albert Kirk McGowan, 63, of Brandon, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 26,2024. He was born February 15,1961. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude McGowan, and his sister, Kim McGowan. He is survived by his wife, Frances McGowan; daughters, Desiree (Jay) McGowan and Sonya McGowan; father, Albert McGowan; sister, Victoria Hall (Richard); brothers-in-law, Charlie (Karen) Walsh and Justin...
