Mr. James Paul "Benjie" Benjamin, 58, of Riverview, Florida, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Benjie had lived in this area for 29 years, moving from Elmira, New York. Earlier in life Benjie was a Sword Swallower and a Fire Eater, later in life he was a member of the American Orchid Society. Benjie's...
Gear, George W., 87, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on January 11, 2008. He was a World War II Veteran. He is survived by his loving family. Interment will take place on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Trovillion, Allan Michael, 57, passed away on January 8, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Allan moved to Lithia from Jacksonville, FL in 1994 and attended Bell Shoals Church of Christ. He was the Past President of the Bloomingdale Little League for five years and was instrumental in the redevelopment and improvement of the Bloomingdale Little League Baseball Complex. He...
MCHUGH, Patsy J., 71 of Sun City Center went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Patsy was born and grew up in Texas. She has resided in this area for 30 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles T. McHugh; sons,...
ARNDT, Betsy P., 77 of Riverview passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 surrounded by her loving husband of 60 years, Ernest Arndt. She moved to the area 19 years ago from Whiting, NJ and was Catholic by faith. She loved bowling, sewing, crafts, and her family. She is survived by: her loving sons, Steven Paul Arndt (Julia) and Thomas...
Johnson, Karl F., 65, of Riverview, passed away on January 5, 2008. Karl is a graduate of Chamberlain High School in Tampa. He retired from TECO, where he worked as a supervisor at the Big Bend Power Plant. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 41 years, Myrna; son, Kevin; granddaughter, Briella; and sister, Karen Sandow. There will...
VONVARSANY, Sabrina, 21 of Tampa formerly of Mass. passed away on Friday, January 4, 2008. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She had a vibrant, outgoing, and infectious personality that shined on everyone she met. Her love of drawing sketches and fixing up her cars will always bring a smile to our faces. She is survived...
Crouse, James Henry, 66, of Seffner, passed away on January 4, 2008. He is survived by his loving family, wife of four years, Heidi; mother, Mary Ellen Crouse; sons, Dan, Chris and Caleb; grandchildren, Darian, Belle and Canaan; brothers, Russell and Kenny. There will be a visitation on Monday, January 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Serenity Meadows...
Stephens, Joe, 58, of Seffner, beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with our Lord January 2, 2008. Joe was a Deacon at the First Free Will Baptist Church of Seffner and a volunteer at Seffner Christian Academy. He is survived by his faithful wife Kathy of 36 years, his daughters Jodie Stephens, and Kimberly Coleman (Mike), his grandchildren...
ROUTEN, Marvin (Shake), 78, passed away on December 30, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Ira and Ilah Routen on February 9, 1929, in Bloomington, In, Marvin proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and later fulfilled a distinguished 36 year professional career with the U.S. Dept. of the Army. Adored by family...