Karl Herold

December 21, 2009

Herold, Karl, 81, of Valrico, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2009. He is survived by his loving family and is a beloved father, grandfather and friend.

Andre' Pierre Blotto

December 18, 2009

Blotto, Andre Pierre, of Brandon, FL, passed away on December 18, 2009. Born in Paris, France on December 31, 1915, Andre was a mechanical engineer. His successful career took him to France and Morocco. He spent his retirement years between France and Florida. An avid reader, he was passionate about world history, politics and aviation. He loved nature, watching birds...

Maria R. Valcourt

December 14, 2009

Valcourt, Maria, 79, passed away on December 14, 2009. Maria was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She moved to Riverview, FL from San Antonio, TX nine years ago. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon. Maria is survived by her loving family, sons, Victor (Diana) Velez and Miguel (Emma) Velez; daughters, Gloria Velez, Maria S. Velez,...

David Lyle Clark

December 10, 2009

David Lyle Clark, 66, of Plant City passed away Thursday December 10, 2009. Born in Lansing, Michigan and moved to Plant City in 1982 where he owned and operated Sundance Bug & Buggy. David was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing blackjack and going to "The Casinos". Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years,...

William J Sitki

December 7, 2009

William Sitki, 97, died December 7 at Tampa General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Erma; his parents, Adam and Anna Vollentine Sitki. He and his wife were involved in a variety of businesses, loved animals and traveled extensively throughout their lives. William was a long-time resident of Riverview, Florida and a member of the DeSoto...

Gladyce Marie Wallace

December 4, 2009

WALLACE, Gladyce Marie, 85, of Riverview, Fla., passed away Friday, December 4, 2009. Born in Erie, Pa., Mrs. Wallace had been a Florida resident since 1971. She was a 32-year volunteer of the Brandon Regional Hospital Auxillary and a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Wallace loved to be with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, reading, watching...

Julia M. Jacobsen

December 3, 2009

Jacobsen, Julia M., 72, of Lithia passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Julie (Grandma) was born May 18, 1937 in Brooklyn; N.Y. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Bill. She is survived by her daughter Michelle and son-in law Tim Greene and will be greatly missed by her two grandchildren, Mariah and Timmy....

John K Stephens, Sr

November 26, 2009

Stephens, John K Sr., CSM USAR (Ret), 79, of Lithia, passed away on November 26, 2009. John proudly served his country in the Army for 26 years and was an ROTC instructor for 23 years, 13 of which were at East Bay High School. He was a member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church, a Faith Rider, a 32¿ Mason, a...

John L Hesse

November 23, 2009

Hesse, John L., Jr., 61, of Riverview, passed away on November 23, 2009. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Maggie; children, John Brian Hesse (Dawn), Christina Hesse, Brian Hall and Dana Whitaker; brother, James Hesse (Sandy); sister, Beth Ann Vensel (John); eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and extended family members and many friends. A Life Celebration for...

James N Parks

November 22, 2009

Parks, James N (aka James N Krashowitz), 83, of Valrico, FL, peacefully passed away on November 22, 2009. Son of James and Minnie (Wood) Krashowitz, he was born in Flint, MI on December 23, 1925. Jim served his country proudly as a Navy Seabee during WWII, later attended Ferris State University and was a Catholic. He played baseball, basketball and...