Mary F. Repetto, 91, of Tampa passed away peacefully with family at her side on February 25, 2021 from natural causes. Mary was a devout servant of Christ who lived her life in service to her God, family, and friends. She is remembered for her kindness, selfless generosity, and freckles. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Weston Repetto, her parents, Bryan Youngblood and Gladys (Cox), siblings, Jim Youngblood and Beth Davis, and son, Weston Bryan Repetto. Mary is survived by her daughters, Susan Repetto, Brenda (Jerome) Ley and Marcia (Andrew) Thompson and three grandchildren: Ariel Ley, Walter Ley and Rue Thompson. Mary was born in Farmington,...

Adolfina "Bebe" Rotolo, 73, native of Tampa, passed away suddenly February 24, 2021. Born to the late Rosendo Herrero and Josephine Vallejo Alfonso. She is preceded in death by siblings, Raymond, Virginia, and Dora. Bebe is survived by her husband of over 51 years, Sam Rotolo, Jr; daughters, Shannon (Marty) Prickett, Shantae (Bryan) Hufnagle; grandchildren, Devin , Dominick, Deylynn, Garet, Kennede and Alec; sisters, Josie and Linda. Visitation on Thurs, March 4th at 11am at Blount Curry Macdill, 605 S. Macdill Ave, Tampa. A funeral service will begin at 12pm. Please visit Bebe's obituary www.blountcurrymacdill.com

On February 22, 2021, Vernon F. "Pop" Korhn, Jr. (75) was uplifted into Heaven by our Lord who most likely summarized the life of Vernon as: "Well done good and faithful servant." Vernon indeed fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Vernon passed peacefully at home surrounded by wife Brenda, children Kimberly & Trey. Vernon was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, as his parents were returning to their homestead in Tampa. He attended Mitchell, Wilson, and Plant. Vernon lost his parents at an early age, but he was fortunate to have his Zacchini Family and high school coach, John Burgess, guide him through his formative years. Vernon is survived by his...

Alvarez, Lourdes Granda, 97 passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home and surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Lourdes was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba on October 2, 1923 to Fernando and Mercedes Granda, both Spanish immigrants who preceded her in death. Lourdes was married to Pepin (Jose Arturo) Alvarez for 59 years until his death in 2006. Lourdes is preceded in death by a sister Mercedes Rodriguez and a brother Hernan Granda. Lourdes is survived by her brother, Fernando Granda (Virginia) and her sister Magali Granda Tanner. Lourdes leaves behind seven children: sons Joe Alvarez (Patti) and their sons David and Daniel; Ralph (Patty) and their sons Michael, Kevin, and...

78, of Tampa, FL, passed away on February 20, 2021. He was born in Ayios Petros, Greece. He began his journey from his home country of Greece as a Merchant Marine. He worked as a crane operator in a steel mill while living in Vancouver, Canada. After a few years, he rejoined his brothers in Middletown Connecticut and founded the restaurant Alpha Pizza with his brother, Jimmy. Eventually, the family moved to Florida and began opening restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. As one of the original founders of ABC Pizza House, he enjoyed a long career in the restaurant industry owning his restaurant in Plant City, Florida. He had a love for the outdoors that included soccer, golf, hunting, and in his...

87, Tampa, passed away February 17, 2021. Betty was born at home April 17, 1933 in LaFayette, Ga. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Jackson Shetter and survived by her three children, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Palma Ceia United Methodist Church

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Thomas Butler Reed, 81, was born April 6, 1939 to Miles and Margaret Reed in Ridgely, Maryland and passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Tom grew up on a farm outside of Denton, Maryland and graduated from Caroline High School in 1957. He served in the US Army October 1958- January 1962 serving his last 25 months in Frankfort, Germany. Upon his return to the USA, he visited Tampa, met the girl next door, Sharon, and they were married August 23, 1963. Tom worked for First Florida Banks for 17 years and in February 1979 he began Tom's Travel catering to senior travelers until his retirement in 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Marion. He is survived by...

Margaret went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2021. She was born on June 9, 1927, in Beaver Dam, WI, and has lived in Tampa since 1965. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Kathryn Huth Newton; husband, Joseph F. Hegerich and granddaughter Kristina Pidala. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara H. Pidala and Genna Hegerich, both of Tampa; sons, Joseph D. Hegerich of Lilburn, GA, and Dr. David J. Hegerich (Elizabeth) of Waynesville, NC. Also survived by grandson, Anthony I. Pidala, III; great-grandson Dylan Pidala, of Wesley Chapel, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was a very active long-time member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, having sung in the choir,...

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Robert Leonard Annis, age 46. Robert died unexpectedly at his home on February 4, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Those who knew Robert know he had a kind heart and never knew a stranger. Born on August 10, 1974, Robert was a lifelong resident of Tampa. After graduating from H.B. Plant High School, Robert attended Tallahassee Community College & Hillsborough Community College after which Robert worked in hospitality and sales. Robert loved family, friends, gourmet food, cooking, music, car racing and animals. He is survived by his parents John Annis and Linda Annis Miller, his siblings Christy and David Annis, sister-in-law Caroline Annis and...

Judith "Judy" Anne Jones, nee Eshbaugh, died peacefully at Advent Hospital in Tampa, Florida at the age of 79 on February 3, 2021. Judy is survived by her son, David and his wife Jennifer of Charlottesville, Virginia and grandsons Charles and Samuel. She is also survived by her brother Owen Eshbaugh of Port Clinton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Margaret Eshbaugh of Gibsonton, Florida and her long-time companion, Floyd Jones of Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Judy was born on April 23, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio where she grew up on a farm. After graduating from Canfield High School in 1959, she went on to earn a degree from Kent State University in Business Management with...

Dr. Prentice R. Hull, 78, of Tampa, passed away February 3, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dolores Draper Hull and son, Adrian Hull. He will be missed by family and friends. www.blountcurrymacdill.com

86, of Tampa, died on Sunday, January 31st. Born in Heston, England, she was preceded in death by: husband CMSgt Vernon R. Jones in Tampa (2019); parents Edward P. Buckley in Liverpool, England (1947) and Dorothy A. (Prideaux) Buckley in Tampa (2002); and brother Michael K. Buckley in Nairobi, Kenya (1996). Maureen is survived by her son David A. (Karen) Jones of Alaska; daughter Kimberley A. Dailey; grandchildren Jennifer A. (Christopher) Enright, Julie (Matthew) Fleming both of New Jersey, Erin and Ian Dailey; and five great-grandchildren. She became a US citizen in 1958, raised her children, and then obtained a nursing degree at HCC in Tampa - working at Tampa General Hospital until...

Thomas M. Newman, MD, known to family and long-time friends as "Tommy," passed away on January 29, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Millard and Lillian Newman. Tom had a kindness and infectious spirit that was beloved by all. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his two children Stewart Newman (Paula), and Elizabeth Newman, his two grandchildren Parker Newman and Iris Newman, his brother Bill Newman (Susan), and his sister Ginny Haelsig (Ken), all of whom loved him so unconditionally they didn't even mind that he would tell the same jokes repeatedly ? as he would laugh just as hard the 100th time telling it as he did the first. In 1954, Tom moved with his family from...

92, of Tampa, passed January 27, 2021. John was born in Erie, Pennsylvania. John graduated from St. Pete High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. John attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Management. John continued his education to obtain his Master's degree in City Planning at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After graduation from college John took a position in Tampa as a City Planner with Hillsborough County working his way up to the Director of City Planning and later retiring from this position. John enjoyed chess, golf, fishing, traveling, church, singing in church choir, friends, and...

of Tampa, born March 17th, 1932 in Worth County, Georgia, she graduated to Heaven January 25th, 2021. She was an awesome mom and cared deeply about people. Her love for family was endless. Visitation Tuesday February 2nd 11am to 12pm at Blount Curry Macdill, 605 S. Macdill Ave, Tampa. Celebration of life will begin at 12pm. www.blountcurrymacdill.com

Phyllis Sutton Russell, 96, of Tampa, FL, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born on October 27, 1924, in Tampa, FL, to the late Phillip and Gladys Broadhurst. Also preceding her in death are her husband, John B. Sutton, Jr., her second husband John Russell, and her granddaughter, Kate Mirabella. Phyllis was a member of First Baptist Church and South Tampa Fellowship, The Chiselers and The Junior League of Tampa. Survivors include her daughter Susie (Wayne) of Tallahassee, son John (Cindi) Sutton of Tampa, grandchildren Laura (Ian) Clark, John B. (Sarah) Sutton, and Josh (Kaitlyn) Sutton, as well as four great-grandchildren, Evan and Graham Clark, Jude and Lulu Sutton. Private...

KAVOUKLIS, Former Judge, Michael Nicholas 85, of Tampa, FL, passed on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the youngest of 6 children of Greek immigrant parents. He attended Tarpon Springs Junior High and High School and worked many odd jobs in and around the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. He met his wife, Irene Vrakas Kavouklis, at the age of 17 and the two were eventually married for 63 glorious years where they enjoyed raising their 3 children, Dr. Nicholas M. Kavouklis, Anastasia M. Garcia and Chris M. Kavouklis. Michael graduated from Florida State University in 1958 and received a Juris Doctor Degree in 1962 from Stetson University College of Law....

Reynaldo Guillermo Geerken, MD, (Willy) passed away peacefully at home with family members on January 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Hilda Rosa; three children, Gretchen Dean (Sean), Ingrid Geerken, Reynaldo Geerken Jr. (Ajita); eight grandchildren, Caitlin Dean (Kevin), Madeline Dean, William Dean, Isabella Nilsson, Kurt Dean, Alexander Geerken, Lucas Geerken, and Ariana Geerken; and his brother Jorge, his loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Reynaldo Geerken, MD, and Mirtila Campos, PhD. Dr. Geerken was born August 28, 1942 in Havana, Cuba. He attended St. George's High School in Havana where he made many friendships that lasted his...

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Captain Gordon Douglas Ferguson passed away at the age of 79. Doug Ferguson was born in Buffalo, New York on October 29th, 1941 to his Father, Gordon Samuel Ferguson, and his Mother, Barbara Halcrow Ferguson, now deceased. His childhood was spent loving Christmas, becoming the Boston Red Sox's number one fan, and spending summers on Great Diamond Island, his favorite place in the world. He was very proud to have graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1962, where he also was a photo editor for the school paper. Doug Ferguson was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves and a Merchant Mariner. His lifetime love of sailing led him to spend 43 years in his shipping...

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Captain Gordon Douglas Ferguson passed away at the age of 79. Doug Ferguson was born in Buffalo, New York on October 29th, 1941 to his Father, Gordon Samuel Ferguson and his Mother, Barbara Halcrow Ferguson. His childhood was spent loving Christmas, becoming the Boston Red Sox's number one fan, and spending summers on Great Diamond Island-his favorite place in the world. He was very proud to have graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1962, where he also was a photo editor for the school paper. Doug Ferguson was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserves and a Merchant Marine. His lifetime love of sailing led him to spend 43 years in his shipping career ultimately...