All Obituaries

James W. Yursik, 66, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed away March 7, 2019 after a valiant fight against cancer.  Jim, as he was called by those who knew him, married the only love of his life and true soulmate, Jeanne, in 1975 at the age of 22 after 6 years of courtship. Their exemplary marriage was defined by great love and mutual respect.  Over those 43 years of marriage, Jim and Jeanne lived in Cleveland, Detroit, Indiana, Cincinnati, Phoenix, suburban Chicago (Richton Park and New...

Leonard Armand Dozois, Jr. October 29, 1952 – February 6, 2019 Leonard Dozois passed away on February 6, 2019 at the age of 66. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on October 29, 1952 to Leonard Armand Dozois Sr. and A. Evelyn Frances Decrescente. He was the loving husband to Lisa Dozois, who survives him, as well as their three children and four grandchildren. Len loved computers and spent most of his life working in the Internet Technology field. He held positions as Programmer, Chief...

Marie E. Bittar, 79, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019. Marie "Maro" was born in the mountains above Beirut, Lebanon on August 15, 1939 to Antoine Shwairi and Sarah Atteah, where charity toward the poor and a love for all God's creatures were deeply instilled in her. Marie was happily married to Elias "Lucien" Bittar for 53 years in a life of creative love and adventure until the time of his passing in 2011. She is survived by 5 children...

Howard R Green, 94, of Palm Harbor, passed away peacefully February 17, 2019. Howard was born February 5, 1925 in Rochester, New York to Raymond Sager Green and Clara Mary Tekla Zwolinski. He is survived by his children: Howard Jr., Glenn, Kathy Anne Benner, and Joanna M. Yokes with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Howard served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Weeden in WWII and remained active in numerous Veterans associations throughout his life. Howard was a life long...

Emelie A. Elmore, 90, of Palm Harbor, passed away February 22, 2019.  Emelie was born and raised in Zanesville, Ohio.  She met her husband Robert L. Elmore, started a family and moved to Clearwater, Florida  in 1958. She was a housewife, raised her children and enjoyed living in Florida.  Predeceased by her husband Robert, Emelie is survived by her children Arlene M. Elmore and Robert P. Elmore.  Emelie was loved by all and will be truly missed....

Jill E Bryan, 66, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on February 19, 2019.  She was born February 23, 1952 in Canton, Ohio and raised by loving parents Joy Ellen Weiss and Saul Harry Corman. After completing her elementary and high school education, she graduated from Kent State University then met and married her husband Donald Lee Bryan.  She loved music, played the piano and flute, movies, theme parks, reading and animals. Especially her cats. She will be greatly missed by her...

Mary Jane Redpath passed away on January 8, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Chester, Illinois, to Harold and Lucille (Erving) Schopfer. Mary Jane was a resident of Palm Harbor, Florida at the time of her death; formerly of Safety Harbor, FL and Marissa, Illinois. She was the loving wife of Robert W. Redpath for 64 years who survives her as well as their 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary Jane grew up in Chester and Steeleville, IL and met...

Fredrick Jackson “Jack” Forrester 92 of Safety Harbor, Florida. Passed away Feb. 1, 2019. Jack was born in Jenkinjones, West Virginia, to the late William Clinton Forrester and Effie Ross. At the age of 17, Jack was plowing the ground where Dulles Airport is located and jumped of the plow and said to the mules, no offense but I don’t want to live my life walking behind a couple of jackasses’. Jack walked to the Army recruiter in Sterling, Virginia and joined the US...

Sharon A. Dietrich, 69, of Tampa, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2019.  Born in Syracuse, New York, she moved here in 1986 from Elmira, New York. Sharon dedicated her life to help others through her work as registered nurse. She loved her work and was loved by many of her patients.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Some of her favorite places to visit were the beach, Las Vegas and California. She was preceded in death by her parents James Riley...

Albert Henry Keeven, 88, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away on December 31, 2018. He was born on July 31, 1930 in St Louis, Missouri to Joseph Henry Keeven and Adele Margaret Winter. He is survived by his loving wife Pansy of 69 years, his six children, Mary Lou, Kenneth (Cheryl), Richard, Michael (Terri), Edward (Mary) and Timothy (Jeannie). He is also survived by his twenty-five grandchildren, forty-eight great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and his brothers Eugene,...