Jose R. Ortiz

July 21, 2011

Jose R. "Duke" Ortiz, 75, of Riverview , passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Tampa. Jose was born on January 23, 1936 in Puerto Rico and was raised in the New York/New Jersey area. After his retirement from American-Express Cheques Division where he worked as a Supervisor, Jose and his wife, Luz moved to Florida in 1999. While...

Mary Leona Saunders

July 18, 2011

Saunders, Mary Leona, 61, of Riverview, passed away on July 18, 2011. She proudly served in the United States Army and recently retired from the Army Corp of Engineers. She loved to travel, go on cruises, play golf and volunteer in her community. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Gladys Pfahler; and her sisters, Carol Rice...

Melvin B. Fleming

July 17, 2011

Fleming, Melvin B, Lt Col (Ret) Air Force, 87, of Seffner, passed away on July 17, 2011. Melvin proudly served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during WWII. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 63 years, Bernice; children, Mike, Steve and Lisa; grandchildren, Marissa and Mark; and great-grandson, Zachery. Prior to his passing, Melvin wanted...

Estelle M. Miller

July 17, 2011

Estelle M. Miller 95, of Riverview, passed away on July 17, 2011 at the Melech Hospice House. Services to be held privately by the family.

Craig Peterson

July 16, 2011

Craig Dennis Peterson 60, of Valrico, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Born in Geneseo, IL., he had been a local resident since 2001. Mr. Peterson was a livestock buyer, a judge at state fair competitions and was very active at VFW Post 8108. He is survived by his sons; Erik, Kelby, mother; Shirley, sister; Susan Griggs. A Memorial...

Jayson Mark Pines

July 15, 2011

Jayson Mark Pines, 40, of Kendal, FLorida passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011. All services are private.

John V. Piernikowski

July 15, 2011

Piernikowski, John V., loving husband of Gilda, father of Karen, Diane, Susan (husband David Teslicko), and John (wife Kelly Pitchford), grandfather of 6, and step-grandfather of 3, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2011. John lived a long life dedicated to his loving wife of 61 years and his family. John spent his entire career in management within the trucking...

Thomas Hurley Eckerson

July 15, 2011

Eckerson, Thomas Hurley, age 56, died very peacefully July 15, 2011, after a short, but aggressive and brutal battle with cancer, surrounded by his large, loving family. He is survived by his wife Lynne, his daughters, Kimberly (Brian) Massey and Kylie, and granddaughters, Kendall and Kamryn. His parents are Ted and Valerie; brothers, Teddy (Janet) and David (Christine); and sisters,...

Josefina Rosado

July 14, 2011

Josefina Rosado, 90, of Riverview passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, july 19, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL. 33511....

Annie Palmer Dishman

July 12, 2011

Dishman, Annie ("Ann") Palmer, 67, who was born May 15, 1944, passed away July 12, 2011. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Lauren. She is survived by her daughter, Allison and her husband Farrell, and her two sons, Phillip and his wife, Jill and Sonny and wife Emily. She had 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was a loving...