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US Navy (Ret.) BUCS(SCW) (SEA) (MTS) (AA) passed away March 3, 2025. He was born August 14, 1955 in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. Military funeral with honors will be held May 8, 2025, 2:30 PM at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531. Hubbell Funeral Home www.HubbellFuneralHome.com 727-584-7671

Age 88, Oct. 3, 2024 at home. Survived by wife Mary Anne & sons Brian and Mark Crevasse. Further info contact:

Chamberlin, Donald Leslie, 88, of Oldsmar, FL passed away September 14, 2024. He was born in Dunedin, FL to James Graham Chamberlin and Mary Ruth Bruce on December 13, 1935. He is predeceased by his father, mother and brother James Graham Chamberlin, Jr. He is survived by his significant other, Vicki Klapper; brother Michael R. Chamberlin and his wife Lollie; ex-wife Therese M. Chamberlin from 1961-1995; son Jeffrey D. Chamberlin and his wife Paula; daughter Karen Chamberlin; two granddaughters Jaime & Jennifer Chamberlin and two grandsons Drake Chamberlin and Alexander Goity. During Donald's long career he served as a State Senator representing Florida's 19th district for four years;...

Survived by his wife Susie and brother John Jinks. Further info: Hubbellfuneralhome

Blank,Jacqueline M.,98 of Belleair Beach, FL, passed away Thurs., August 8, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jacqueline came here in 1960 from Merrick, Long Island. Before her retirement, Jacqueline was Supervisor of Elementary Reading for Pinellas County Schools. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Largo. She was predeceased by her loving family, husband, John Blank, her son John Allen Blank, her daughter Vicki Davis, and her grandson, Jason Blank. She is survived by her nephew, Robert(Elsa) Heintz, Clearwater, niece Christine Hilderbrandt, Atlanta, and her great granddaughter Emily Blank, St. Petersburg. Memorial Service will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran...

JOHANSEN, Joan Danforth of Largo, died Monday, July 29, 2024 at Cabot Cove ALF Born in Yankton, SD on April 28, 1929, she graduated from Stanford University in 1950 and married William J. Johansen on April 29, 1951 in Yankton. They moved to Largo, FL in 1960 and opened Johansen Insurance Agency. In 1964, they opened Star Travel Tour Service, which is run today by their son Glen. Joan enjoyed 77 years in the PEO sisterhood. She and Bill traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting all 7 continents and the Artic Circle. When asked her favorite place, she replied, "I loved it all." She was pre-deceased by Bill in 2008. Joan is survived by their 4 sons, Alan (Janie) of Tallahassee, Ward...

Martin, George J. of Belleair Beach and Tampa passed away July 26, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1932 in Teaneck, New Jersey. George graduated from High School in New York City and the United States Military Academy, West Point in 1956. He became a career Army Officer serving in the US, Korea, Germany and Vietnam in various capacities. He received an MSA in Data Processing from George Washington University in 1972. Retiring as a Lt. Col. in 1976, he utilized his computer knowledge to start a new career over the next 25 years working for various colleges and cities and finally a worldwide advertising firm. George served as president of the Dana Shores Civic Association; member of a...

beloved husband, brother, accomplished attorney, and esteemed judge, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024. Born in Anniston, Alabama, on November 27, 1954, to Jos? D. Carballo M.D., a Cuban-born physician, and Anne Olivia, a dedicated nurse. John was a brother to five siblings: Jos? Carballo Jr. (Jeanne), Jeff Carballo (Delyda), James Carballo (Isabel), Anne Mon (Jorge), and Amy Carballo as well as uncle to eight nieces and nephews. John graduated from Christopher Columbus High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Florida International University. He then pursued his passion for law at Stetson University College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in...

75 of Clearwater FL and Minneapolis MN, passed away on July 2, in Hospice Care near her home in Clearwater FL. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Richard. She is also survived by sisters Carol and Marilyn. Diane was the favorite aunt of dozens of nieces and nephews through out the country Diane grew up in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Ed and Anna Rausch. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and had a successful career as a legal assistant. Diane was a committed golfer and held leadership positions in the women's associations of both the Minneapolis Golf Club and the Belleair (FL) Country Club. Diane never met a charity she didn't like and served as a...

Creel, Charles Eugene passed away at age 87 on April 30, 2024 in Tampa, FL. Gene was born May 16, 1936 in Graceville, FL to Clarence Creel and Erie Cook. Gene was married to Patricia Steehler for 53 years and previously to Barbara Balser. Together they raised three sons - Charles Eugene and his wife Cheryl of Inverness; Troy Dwaine and his wife Ann-Marie also of Inverness and previously to Joyce for 30 years; Patrick Eugene of Bellair and daughter Tanya Michelle Creel of Tampa. Gene has five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years as a procurement officer. Gene owned Creel Exterminating in Largo for 15+ years. When he wasn't busy running...

Perrott, Ronald (Ron) E. Jr., 62 of Indian Rocks Beach, FL passed away Friday March 22, 2024. He was born in Winter Park, FL but moved to Clearwater, FL when he was a young boy and lived in the area most of his life. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1984 and his Medical Degree from U.S.F. Medical College in 1999, graduating first in his class. A board-certified dermatologist with a Mohs Micrographic Surgery certification, he joined the Dermatology Clinic in Largo, FL in 2003 which was later acquired by Suncoast Skin Solutions. A talented clinician and highly regarded surgeon with an engaging bedside manner, Ron provided exceptional care to his patients. Ron was a...

went home to the arms of Jesus on March 22, 2024, at age 93. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, April 6th at 3pm at Grace Family Church South Tampa at 4479 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611. For further details, see www.HubbellFuneralHome.com.

Space Pioneer, Father and Friend On March 2nd, 2024, William "Bill" James Costas of Largo, died peacefully at his home at 87 years of age. Bill was born in Farrell, PA on May 12, 1936 to his beloved parents James and Anna Costas. He was a lifelong and dedicated employee of the North American Aircraft, Rockwell Aerospace and Boeing Corporations. During his career, he developed, manufactured and tested space propulsion systems supporting the Atlas, Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. He retired from Boeing as an executive who led the Stennis Spaceflight Center Space Shuttle Maintenance Engine (SSME) test program in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Bill was an avid golfer and sportsman who loved...

92, of Belleair, known as "Jack" by the people who knew him well, passed away, Saturday, March 2, 2024. He worked at ABC Pest Control for 37 years as VP. Prior to ABC he worked at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI as a supervisor for the Tool & Die Department. He will be greatly missed by his surviving 5 children, Aurora, Barbara, Michael, Karen & Jeffrey, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Hubbell Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 7th from 4pm to 6pm. Jack's Mass will be at St. Cecelia Catholic Church, 820 Jasmine Way, Clearwater on Friday, March 8th at 10:30am.

of Indian Rocks Beach, FL on February 28, aged 82. Born in San Bernardino, CA December 12, 1941. He was married to Ardith J. Akers for 55 years. He worked for over 30 years as a train master for Grand Trunk Western Railroad. Larry liked to golf, fish, collecting railroad memorabilia and spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his parents Charles Akers and Marjorie Harris. He is survived by his wife Ardith, sons Dan and his wife Rachel; Jason and his wife Melissa; and Greg and his wife Cara, along with granddaughters Sidney, Kyla and Gabriella.

On February 23, age 96. He is survived by his sisters Annette (Cookie) Pulice, Esther Dutra, his niece Diane (Dave), his nephews Lawrence, Stephen (Linda), and James Pulice and John Dutra. And many great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Ernest Gitman. Full obituary on Hubbell website. Hubbellfuneralhome.com

of Largo, on February 20, age 86. He was born in Morristown, NJ. He was an engineer for 40 years and he was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Maureen and his son Brian. Elwood is survived by his son Michael of Largo, and Jeffrey of Lutz, five grandchildren, Corbin, Curry, Hunter, Ryan and Alexis Ray. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 27th from 4pm to 6pm at Hubbell Funeral Home, 499 N. Indian Rocks Road, Belleair Bluffs, FL. Elwood's Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, February 28th, 11am at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo, FL 33774.

79, of Clearwater Beach, FL, passed away on February 17th 2024 at Harbourwood Care Center. Marge was born in Wichita, Kansas to Margaret and Arthur Seltman on Sept 17, 1944. She married Anthony "Tom" Piernick in Dearborn, Michigan in 1967, he predeceased her in 2018. She is survived by her brother, Jack (Jane) Seltman, of Wichita, Kansas and niece, Lisa Seltman, nephews, David Piernick and Adam Piernick, and close friends Ron and Sara Henkel of Clearwater Beach, and their sons, Todd Henkel, Mike Henkel, and Ronnie (Louise) Henkel. She is also survived by her beloved cat, "Koli". Marge and Tom thoroughly loved their time in Bermuda and at the conclusion of Tom's military service they moved...

of Clearwater, on 1/1/2024, age 87. He was born in Chillicothe, Missouri on 5/5/1936. Robert worked as a computer specialist for the Department of Defense and was a proud veteran of the Army. He is survived by his wife, Betty, children James Robert, Barbara Jean Arnemann, David Joseph, brother Charles , sisters Anna Marie Marriott, Alice VanDyke and Elizabeth Pfaff, 7 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held at St. Brendan's Church, 245 Dory Pass , Clearwater, FL 33767 on Wednesday, January 10th at 1pm.

passed away Nov. 30. Mildred daughter of C. E. and Cecel Shaw Donegan was raised on Donegan Dairy in Largo. Mildred is survived by her children: Colleen Goerlich, Craig Cole, Karen (Dr. Mark) Davis, and Sterne Cole; 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Charles K. Donegan and her husband, Douglas Cole. Service information 727-584-7671 or

Safety Harbor, FL. passed away peacefully on October 18th, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Billy was born in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Princess Anne High School, where he was an all-state wrestler, in 1969. He was a Master Electrician at Dorey Electric in Norfolk for the first half of his career, before finishing his career with Wayne J. Griffin Electric in Massachusetts. Billy will be remembered for his humor, his willingness to serve others, his faith, and his unending love for his friends and family. His wife remembers him as her great love, who sheltered her and made her laugh. His brother and sisters remember him as their protector and playful tormentor. His...