Timothy Patrick Higham
November 13, 2024
We lost the best dad we ever had, Timothy Higham, aged 78, from a full life of great memories made. We've had several versions of his obituary for the last 6 months while he has been on hospice, but none of them convey the unconventional man he was. We can go on about how he grew up in Trenton,...
Catherine M. Tompkins
November 13, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear mother, Cathy Tompkins, on 11/13/2024 at the age of 77 years. Lovingly known as the matriarch to her immediate and extended family, she was the heart and soul of her family.
Mom (Cathy) was born on 12/4/1946 in Bronx, NY to Catherine (Farrell) and...
Patti Ann English
November 11, 2024
Patti Ann English, 84, of Brandon, FL, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Patti was born in Akron, OH to the late Irene and Wilmer "Blackie" Wilkerson on July 26, 1940. She met the love of her life, the late Richard English, and they married and started a family together. Patti also enjoyed her career as a realtor....
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Mccleave
November 5, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne McCleave unexpectedly died in Lakeland Regional Hospital on November 5, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 72.
Kenneth is survived by his children Kristal McCleave-Beckum of Tampa, Florida; his grandchildren Rysse McCleave, KC Beckum, Raia Beckum; Lucy McCleave-Santangelo of Plant City, Florida; his grandchildren Kyle Santangelo, Luke Santangelo; Samantha Preslar of Ruskin,...
Jason Daniel Depew
November 4, 2024
Jason Daniel Depew (LTC - USAF Reserve) 13 Jan 1980 – 4 Nov 2024
Jason Daniel Depew, 44, of Lithia, Florida, passed away on November 4, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones at Tampa's Pepin Heart Institute after an unexpected cardiac event. Jason was born on January 13, 1980, in Provo, Utah,...
Joseph Andrew Rogers
November 1, 2024
On November 1, 2024, the world lost a truly remarkable soul. Joseph Rogers of Riverview, Florida passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Joseph, born on October 7, 1962, lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure. He was a devoted husband to Tracy Rogers, with whom he shared...
Isabel Contreras Martin
October 31, 2024
Isabel Contreras Martin (1952-2024) With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Isabel Contreras Martin, a vibrant and loving soul, on October 31st, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Isabel became a proud naturalized American citizen, residing in Gibsonton, Florida. Her remarkable life embodied love, art, adventure and creativity. As a devoted graphic...
Doris Rose Chiusano
October 29, 2024
Doris Rose Gilroy Chiusano, 76, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 10, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Muriel (nee Cahill) and Thomas Gilroy.
Doris relocated to Florida in 1983, where she worked for Wilfred Academy Cosmetology school as a financial advisor. She later...
Patrick Lee Rumery Sr.
October 22, 2024
Patrick L Rumery, Sr. of Valrico, FL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Pat was born in Allegan, MI on April 5, 1949 the son of Jeanette and Weldon Rumery. He graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan. His professional career included safety research at American Motors, manager of Red Lobster restaurants, sold insurance with his father's company,...
Michael Vanvaerenbergh
October 21, 2024
Michael "Mickey" VanVaerenbergh passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by family at Tampa General Hospital after complications from an elective heart procedure.
Mickey was born March 25, 1965, in Valrico, Florida to Leon and Joyce (Beasley) VanVaerenbergh. After graduating from Plant City High School in 1983, he began a lifelong career in the HDPE fabrication industry...