Joann Marie Sampson
January 22, 2012
Sampson, JoAnn Marie, 66, of Poinciana, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, JoAnn was a recently retired high school business/technology teacher. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio, and Kent State University. Following graduation, she spent 25 years as a well-respected and successful high school teacher in Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey,...
Richard Charles May
January 21, 2012
May, Richard Charles, Lt Col (Ret), 64, of Brandon, passed away on January 21, 2012. He is survived by his loving family. He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery.
Maria Noe (Wiegmann) Noe
January 18, 2012
Noe, Maria Margarete, 87, passed away on January 18, 2012. She moved to FL from Louisville, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse L. Noe. Maria is the beloved mother of Margaret and Barbara; and the beloved grandmother of her grandchildren, Brian, Dana, Angie, John, Brian and Christie; her great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Johnny, Ryan, Zack, Samantha, Savannah, Shelby,...
Carol Penton
January 18, 2012
PENTON, Larencene "Carol", 67 of Tampa, Florida, passed away Wednesday January 18, 2012. Ms. Penton was born in Century Florida in Escambia County. She served her community employed at Hillsborough County Animal Services for 22 years. Survivors include her life partner Sharon Gonsky, loving family members and friends. Arrangements and preparations have been made by family members to have Ms....
Merle Hampton (Lazzara) Hampton
January 15, 2012
Merle J. Hampton, 85 was a lifelong resident of Tampa Florida. She passed away January 15th 2012, at home in Riverview. Born in Tampa's Ybor City on October 3rd, 1926, to Flora Metcalf Lazzara of Denver, CO. & Dominick Lazzara of Sicily, Italy, the owners of Lazzara's Radio & TV in Ybor City, where she grew up. Merle was a...
Jeffrey Dvorack
January 15, 2012
Dvorack, Jeffrey, 57, passed away on January 15, 2012. Jeff moved to the Valrico area 14 years ago from Levittown, NY. He was a Vietnam era Veteran who proudly served in the US Army. He also served as a fireman and an Advanced EMT in New York, where he saved many lives. He is preceded in death by his sister,...
Jennie W. Smith
January 14, 2012
Smith, Jennie W., 95 of Brandon passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Mrs. Smith was a local resident since 1957 after moving here from Kentucky. She was a member of Southside Baptist church and a retired schoolteacher who enjoyed sewing and reading. She is survived by her nephews, Joe E. Early; Walter B. Early; Richard H. Early, nieces, Canydbeth...
Charles H. Cox
January 11, 2012
Cox, Charles H., 82, of Riverview, passed away on January 11, 2012. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the VFW Post 8108 and the American Legion Alafia Post 148. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Honora; children, Debra, Michael and James; siblings, John, Jane and Pat; ten grandchildren; and close...
Mitchell Joseph Samaha
January 10, 2012
Samaha, Mitchell J., 84, of Brandon went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2012. Mitch was born January 14, 1927, in Whitecastle, LA., and spent his childhood living in Clarksdale, MS. He had been a resident of Brandon since 1976. Mitch is remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a friend to many, and will...
Anthony "Tony" Palaganas
January 10, 2012
PALAGANAS, Anthony, "Tony", 72, of Seffner, born in New York passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Martha; one son; five daughters; eight grandchildren; one daughter-in-law; and two sons-in-law. Anthony was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved and enjoyed life. He will be deeply missed by his family. A funeral...