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Mel Sembler, a pillar in our nation and community, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on October 31. He was the founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Sembler Company, one of the country's most recognized shopping center development firms. His work as a civic and political activist is equally noteworthy. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, May 10, 1930, the youngest of four children, Mel attended Northwestern University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1952. It was at Northwestern that Mel met the love of his life, Betty Schlesinger. After graduation Mel joined the U.S. Army and served at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. Married in 1953, the Semblers...

David A. Loebenberg, 67 of St. Petersburg, was born March 18th, 1956 in Chicago IL and died October 30th. David was laid to rest next to his mother, Edie. He moved to St. Petersburg with his family in 1969 and subsequently graduated from USF, working for US Health Corporation/US Enterprises with his father, Walter. US Health Corp was one of the largest privately held hospital systems in Florida at the time. David also was the principal behind the Hooters Jet funny car and the 1989 attempt by Jet Motor Sports to break the world water speed record. David loved the water and was an avid boater, scuba diver, skier, fisherman and swimmer. David died at home surrounded by his family and friends....

10/26/1940 - 10/19/2023. Born and raised in New York City, Maurice lived as a real Manhattanite. He enjoyed theatre, travel, and all museums. He is survived by his mother, Leonora, Uncle Willy, Auntie Zelda; loving cousins Patty, Marc, and Rachelle. We shall miss him terribly. Burial in Miami.

Norman Weiner, 96, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023. Norman was born in Albany, NY to Rose and Isadore Weiner. He joined the US Navy, serving in World War II and immediately after began working for General Electric - KAPL - until his retirement. Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, his parents, Rose and Isadore and his brother, Marvin. A wonderful father, husband, brother and son, Norman is survived by his much loved daughter, Caren (David Asbury) and brother Ernest, both of St. Petersburg, Florida, along with many beloved friends and relatives. Norm loved to play golf, walk on the beach and read espionage novels. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to...

Military Honors at FL Natl Cemetery on 09/19/2023

passed away peacefully on 09/09/2023. Survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Grom, his cherished children Kevin Grom, Kelly Noonan and son-in-law, Kevin Noonan, and Patrick Grom; his stepchildren Lucas Grote and Heather Grote; and his grandchildren Dakota, Mackenzie, Suray, and Sienna. Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force. Services 10/23/2023 at 2 p.m. at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Friends of Strays.

Survived by his beloved wife, Kathy, he will be dearly missed.

Born May 19, 1931 in Kew Gardens, Queens, New York; Debbie is survived by her husband Mickey; her children Mindy, Jordan, Richard; her 4 grandchildren Paul, Daniel, Jessica, Danielle; and her 2 greatgrandchildren Itai and Rissa. She is predeceased by her beloved parents, Milton and Sophie Marguiles. Debbie and Mickey were married for 72 years. Debbie did a lot of volunteer work. She taught adults to read and she volunteered at the Holocaust Museum for 11 years. She enjoyed Tai Chi, played and taught Mah-Jongg. She was beloved by everyone and will be missed by all. Debbie passed away on July 31, 2023 and was buried at Royal Palm Cemetery South. Services by Temple Beth-El of St....

Elfriede Luntz passed away on July 2, 2023, shy of her 97th birthday. Born in Vienna, Austria. She lived in St. Petersburg for 30 yrs. Elfriede is survived by her daughter, Susi Stodieck and son -in - law John Stodieck of Groton, MA. She is predeceased by her husband Jerome D. Luntz in 2012.

Elfriede Luntz passed away on July 2, 2023, just shy of her 97th birthday. She was born in Vienna, Austria and lived in St. Petersburg, FL for the past 30 years. Elfriede is survived by her daughter, E. Susi Stodieck, and son-in-law, John Stodieck, of Groton, MA. She is predeceased by her husband, Jerome D. Luntz in 2012.

85, proud to have been in the US Navy, worked for GTE 22 years, member of Sunshine Officials Association and St. Marks Methodist Church. Survived by his wife Jean, sons Brian & Mark, grandson Jacob, and great-grandson Maverick. Military Honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 9 AM.

Born 31 May 1931 in Manchester, N.H., died 09 June, 2023 in St Petersburg, Fl. Married to the love of his life, Carol, for 62 years. Survived by children Michael, Mark, Michelle, Elisa and cousin, Louis Bellaud, of Manchester. Services Thursday, 15 June at 4pm.

Peppi Elona, a vibrant, colorful, unconventionally imaginative and kind woman passed away peacefully at her home on Siesta Key. Peppi's children, her life as an artist and her wife made every day meaningful for her; fulfilling and enriching her 86 years. Peppi had an innate sense for bold, creative thinking in her artwork and how she lived her life. If there was an artwork on display that was out of the ordinary, that was a Peppi piece. Making art and being an inspiration to other artists was very gratifying to her. She was quick to help and advise her art colleagues. She showed a kind heart and generous spirit with her eloquent and honest art critiques. Peppi's almost 23 years in...

Carol Belanger, born December 22, 1937, died peacefully on May 13, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 62 years, Laurent Belanger. They had four children, Michael, Mark, Michelle (Palaganas) and Elisa (Rooney). From those families came eight grandchildren, Ian, Kaleigh, Andrew, Lauren, Jacqueline, Marco, Jessie, and Kellie. Carol is also survived by her sister, Sandra Geiger, cousin, Gary Nelson, son-in-law, Rafael Palaganas and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Belanger.

Aaron Fuchs passed away on April 15, 2023 at the age of 83, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was born in New York City and formerly of Fort Lee and Wyckoff, New Jersey. Raised in Hewlett, New York, he developed a lifelong affinity for playing tennis at the early age of 10. Growing up with his beloved brother Jack, Aaron attended Milford Academy in Connecticut and graduated from Babson College after which the brothers ran a successful management business as partners for life. In 1993 Aaron met his loving wife Elaine Plante. Through their 33 years together they enjoyed an active and adventurous life. They shared a passion for worldwide travel, dining and making friends wherever they went....

Donations to American Heart Assoc would be greatly appreciated.

Frank was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 2, 1935 to parents, David Lee and Reba Mendelblatt. He and his family moved to St. Petersburg in 1947. Frank graduated from St. Petersburg High School with the class of 1953. He attended the University of Florida as an undergraduate and in 1960, graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He did his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary and went on to a fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute. He was an Instructor of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago from 1964-1965. In 1965, he returned to St. Petersburg to...

May her memory be for a blessing.

Hyman J. Schirtzer passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Hy was born in New York City on May 18, 1931, the 10th of 11 children of parents who emigrated to the United States from Germany and Austria. After serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, Hy put himself through college at City College of New York, earning an associate degree in engineering. Hy then spent the next five decades as a Reliability Engineer primarily in the aerospace and defense industries where he worked on a number of major projects, including the Saturn 5 Rocket that put men on the moon. Hy was very active throughout his life, and enjoyed music and dancing, good food and wine,...

Services Sunday Feb 12th at 1pm. 727-381-4911