All Obituaries

Carl T. Watkins, 76, of Tampa, passed away September 15, 2019.  Carl was born  in Shelbyville, Missouri on November 25, 1942. .  He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1960 before attending Hannibal-LaGrange College.  Carl received his accounting degree in 1964   from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and then became a Certified Public Accountant.  Carl worked as an auditor for the Army Air Force Exchange for several years before he moved to...

Jose Luis Martinez-Torres of Okeechobee, Florida passed away on September 10, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1959 to parents Isauro Martinez and Maria Torres. He spent most of his adult life in Grand Rapids, Michigan where in 1996, he married the love of his life, Esperanza Martinez Jose worked as a machine operator for many years before moving to Okeechobee, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife, Esperanza Martinez-Torres; daughters Dianne and Rachel Doornbos; mother, Maria Louisa...

Philip J Petresky died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 27th, 2019. He was a generous and compassionate man who cultivated many close relationships with everyone he met.  Born on September 30th,1958 in Plainview, New York, he was the son of Arlene Petresky and the late Michael R Petresky Sr. He is survived by his loving and loyal wife, Jennifer Long Petresky, and his two sons, Alexander P Petresky (wife Germaine Lim), Samuel J Petresky, and his loyal dog, Ruby. He...

Rhonda Rhinehart passed away suddenly on September 2, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Rhonda was born to parents James and Marilyn (Cover) Rhinehart in Richmond, California where she went to the local schools. Rhonda loved horses deeply and that was here life. It was this love that led her to New Mexico and eventually Odessa, Florida where she worked as a stable manager at Royal Blue Stable until her passing. Rhonda is survived by two sisters Beth Burrafato of...

MAX RICE CLELAND 75, longtime resident of Oldsmar Florida, passed away Friday August 23, 2019. Max loved his family and his Lord Jesus Christ. Max went to be with his Heavenly Father peacefully while at home in Palm Harbor, Florida. His wife of 53 years, Patricia was with him for his last breath in this world, and walked him home to his eternal one. A longtime member of Community United Methodist Church of Oldsmar, Max was most happy spending time with his large family. A Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

Lenora J. Hill, 86 of Oldsmar passed Thursday August 29, 2019 under the care of Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor. She was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio to the parents of Bruno and Stella Procopio. Lenora attended the local schools where she grew up as well did classes in bookkeeping. She put the schooling to good use as she worked for an insurance company for many years. She was united in marriage to Roy Hill who passed away in 2016, Lenora is survived by her son Glenn and (Sandra) Davis of...

Michael  "Mike” Bruce Halpern passed away peacefully at his home in Clearwater Beach, Florida, surrounded by his loved ones on July 30, 2019. Mike was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Brooklyn College with a BS in Business and went on to receive three master’s degrees in education. He was a retired NYC Board of Education School Principal. Mike started Staten Island Day Camp in 1979, which became the longest continuously owned summer camp in Staten Island....

Jorge Guillermo Salazar also known as Papa Jorge left us to be with the Lord on August 22nd. after a long battle with multiple health conditions. Native from Peru he was a very hard working man. He loved animals, helping others, enjoyed entertaining and bringing family and friends together. He is survived by his wife Of 53 years Dora, his 3 children Jorge (Elsa) , Guillermo (Paul)  and Amabilia (Brad), 4 grandchildren Adriana, Guillermo, Sebastian and Benjamin. May he Rest In Peace.

Roland O. Cromwell, 91, of Tampa, passed away August 9, 2019.  Roland was a retired electrician and had moved to Florida in 2012. Predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn and daughters Kimberly Burgee and Marilyn Byrnes. Survived by daughter Karen Polanowski, grandchildren; Zachary (Ginger) Merson, Tisha Julian, Sheri Kutchey, and Rhonda Martin, sons in law; Bill Byrnes, and Brian Burgee, and 7 grandchildren. Burial will be scheduled at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Douglas L. Wood, long-term resident of Oldsmar, FL passed away on August 6, 2019. Douglas was born in Johonson City, New York to parents Ethel and the late Steve Wood. He and his family settled in Oldsmar in the 1970s. Douglas was known to be an avid fisherman who loved to spend time with family and friends. It was said that whenever you went to his home you already knew that you would be eating fish for dinner. He worked as a mason throughout his life and much of his work can...