Walter Thomas Carsten
June 27, 2009
Walter Thomas Carsten, 81, of Riverview, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he had moved to this area from Long Island, New York 18 years ago. He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II and was a retired foreman in the telephone industry. Mr. Carsten was a Mason and a member of Communication Workers...
Alice E. Pollesch
June 26, 2009
POLLESCH, Alice E. 98, of Riverview passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Kathleen of Brandon; two grandchildren, Rick Pollesch and his wife, Rhonda and Renee Cortes and her husband, Rusty; and four great-grandchildren, Colton, Rikki Lee, Brittany and Amanda. Memorial...
George S. Ruszin
June 25, 2009
Ruszin, George S. Sr, 57, of Brandon, passed away on June 25, 2009. George worked in automotive sales for 25 years in the Tampa Bay area. He was an avid rollerblader and could fix absolutely anything. George is survived by his loving family, wife of 36 years, Susan; son, George, Jr. (Michelle); mother, Frances Galante; brother, John; and granddaughter, Zoe....
Charles William Mullen
June 25, 2009
Mullen, Charles William IV, 21, of Brandon, passed away on June 25, 2009. Charles is a 2006 graduate from Durant High School, where he was an Honors student. He was a talented musician. Charles was a protector of all and a big brother to many people. He will be missed and forever loved by all who knew him. He is...
Paul Blythe
June 21, 2009
Paul Blythe, 75, of Brandon died Sunday, June 21, surrounded by family at his home after a brief illness. Born in Pembroke, Ky., he served in the U.S. Air Force 27 years, attaining the rank of chief master sergeant. He served in Korea and Vietnam and received the Purple Heart in Vietnam. After retiring from the service to Brandon 31...
Marcelino C. "Papito" Maldonado
June 20, 2009
Maldonado, Marcelino "Papito", 87, of Riverview, passed away on June 20, 2009. Papito is survived by his loving family, wife, Sara; daughter, Miriam Sotomayor; brothers, Cornelius and Julio; sister, Miriam; grandchildren, Sarah (Joe) Gallo, Mel Sotomayor, Danny Sotomayor, Edwin Maldonado, Eugene Maldonado and Erik Maldonado; and great grandchildren, Leigha Skye Sotomayor, Logan Bain and Lauren Bain. There will be a...
Barbara Wright
June 19, 2009
Wright, Barbara Jean (BJ). Her life's journey began June 22, 1927 and concluded in her home in Sun City on June 19, 2009. She is survived by her two daughters, Belinda Jones and Susie Shireling; three sons, Chuck, Marty and Ron Wright; nine grandchildren; and a multitude of extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held June...
Polly Potter
June 16, 2009
Potter, Polly A., 64, of Riverview, passed away on June 16, 2009. She was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and loved the USF Bulls. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Potter and her parents, Leroy and Pat King. Polly is survived by her loving family, daughter, Patty (Whirley); grandchildren, Derrick and Terry; and...
Tiffany Lynn Erwin
June 15, 2009
Erwin, Tiffany Lynn, 13, went to be with God on June 15, 2009. She is survived by her loving family, father, James Erwin and Rhonda Eldridge; brothers, James Erwin, Jr., Kevin Martin, Jacob Eldridge and Michael Snapp. Tiffany was blessed by countless family members and friends. In her valiant fight against cancer she touched the lives of many by her...
Aubrey D. Taylor
June 11, 2009
Lieutenant Colonel Aubrey D. Taylor, USAF, passed away on June 11, 2009. Aubrey D. Taylor was born at Bement, Illinois, on 5 July 1915. Upon graduation from Decatur High School, Colonel Taylor completed three years at James Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, before entering the Air Corps in December 1940. At the university he was a triple-letterman in basketball, football, and...