Tara Michelle Pugh

July 12, 2016

Pugh, Tara Michelle 36, of Lithia, made her final jump to be with the Lord on July 12, 2016. Tara was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Born in New Castle, IN, raised in Gibsonton, FL before moving to Lithia. Tara spent her childhood with family on the road, traveling with the Amusement Industry. Nothing much...

John M Lilley

July 12, 2016

Lilley, John M., 70, of Apollo Beach, passed away on July 12, 2016. John proudly served in the US Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was retired from Tampa Electric.John is survived by his loving family, son, Mathew (Teresa) Lilley; daughter, Siobhan Lilley; sister, Jane Langer, and Nancy Turk; grandchildren, Whitney, Hunter, and Lana. There will be a...

Edward Venglik

July 10, 2016

Venglik, Edward J., Sr., 76, of Valrico, FL, passed away on July 10, 2016. Edward was originally from Pittsburgh, PA. He proudly served in the US Army, where he worked as an athletics director. He retired from GTE (Verizon) after 33 years of service. Edward was a devoted sports fan, loving the Florida Gators, Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins & Pirates. He...

Louis Anthony Melovich

July 7, 2016

Melovich, Louis Anthony, 69, from Plant City entered Heaven July 7, 2016. Born in Tampa, graduated in 1964 from Pinecrest School in Lithia, FL. He served 4 years in the Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Elsie Melovich. He is survived by two daughters: Lou Anne and Annette Melovich, brother: John (Janis) Melovich, sister:...

Peggy Maxine Brooks

July 6, 2016

Brooks, Peggy went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2016. She is survived by her loving children Lori, Brenda, Steve, Don (Sue), and Kim (Eddie); 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and loved the Lord. A special thank you to Pastor Grishaw, members of her church and friends. Service...

Margarita Torres Guzman

July 6, 2016

Torres Guzman, Margarita, 90, of Brandon formerly of Puerto Rico passed away July 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Diego Ayala and her siblings, Francisco, Luz Maria and Ana Maria. Margarita is survived by her son, Hector; daughters, Lydia and Ana Margarita; brothers, Felix and Daniel; sisters, Nelly and Rosa; five grandchildren and 4 great...

Mary Chapman

July 6, 2016

Chapman, Mary Ellen Nelson, 79 of Valrico, Fla., passed away July 6, 2016. Mary was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in Death by her husband, Lawrence Paul Chapman Sr., Her daughter, Sylvia Jean Chapman and her brothers, Billy Lane Nelson and Bennie Lee Nelson Sr. . Mary Is survived by her children, Larry...

Irby D. Long

July 6, 2016

LONG, Irby D., of Valrico, a loyal husband and father, passed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the age of 89. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Velma; son, Doug; and daughter, Tammy. He was blessed with 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A WWII Navy Veteran, he retired from Publix after...

Dorothy Day Lee

July 5, 2016

Lee, Dorothy Day, 87 of Brandon, passed away peacefully July 5, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Morton, of 59 years. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Janice (Derrick) Garmon; son, Dale (Dawn) Lee; grandchildren; Jennifer (Keith) Bailey; Joy (Jason) Setzer, John Lee Garmon; great grandchildren; Levi and Caleb Bailey, Hudson Josiah Lee Garmon; and many...

Beverly Jean Petracci

July 5, 2016

PETRACCI, Beverly Jean (ne Ladner), born November 18, 1935 went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2016 in Ruskin, Florida surrounded by her family. Beverly is predeceased by her beloved husband James, mother Jean Bush and father John Bush. Beverly is survived by her sons James,(Jenny) of Ohio, Robert (Riki) of New Jersey, Glenn (Christina) of Florida and...