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Vernon Hancock White
May 30, 2024
Vernon H. White passed away peacefully at Menorah Life on May 30, 2024 at the age of 90. He is predeceased by his parents, Cameron and Virginia White, and sister-in-law, Suzanne White. He is survived by his brothers, Cameron, Clement (Carole); nephew, Douglas (Donna) White; and nieces, Elaine...
John Karlo Mendoza Villa
May 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Karlo Villa; beloved father, grandfather, and husband. John passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024 at 88 years old. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Born in the Philippines, John grew up and moved to the USA where he would...
Karen Hawkins Jones
May 25, 2024
Karen Hawkins Jones, 76, of Spring Hill, sadly passed away on May 25, 2024. A Florida native, Karen was born on August 22, 1947 to her parents William and Iduma and spent most of her life living in St. Petersburg where she devoted many years to being doting mother as well as to her 30 year career...
Chester L. "Vern" Hunter
May 25, 2024
Chester L. "Vern" Hunter of St. Petersburg passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2024 surrounded by family. He and his wife Leta, moved here from Berkley, Mi in 1974 when they bought Charlie’s Oyster Shucker Tavern at Blind Pass. There he met many wonderful ‘locals’ that are friends to this...
Albert Korsakas
May 24, 2024
Albert Korsakas, 95, of South Pasadena, FL passed away May 24, 2024. He was born in Lithuania on April 3, 1929 to Reimundas and Ona Korsakas. He is survived by his loving wife, Irena Korsakas. A graveside service will take place on Friday, June 7 at 12pm at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5750 49th St N,...
Dr. Brian D. Brill
May 24, 2024
Dr. Brian D. Brill, 46, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away May 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 4, 1978 in Minocqua, WI to David and Jill Brill. Raised in Wisconsin, Brian came to Florida to attend Eckerd College and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. He moved...
Susan Elizabeth Heeman
May 23, 2024
Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Heeman, 63, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, along with her loving family, on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Sue, a St. Pete native, was born Susan Elizabeth Gertsch to parents Alfred “Fred” Gertsch and Patricia “Pat” Elaine Fouser Gertsch, on February 4th,...
Patricia B Wing
May 22, 2024
Patrica B. Wing, 89, of Pinellas Park, FL passed away May 22, 2024. She was born on September 4, 1934 in Aberdeen, MD to Charles and Rose Lucy Munson. Pat moved to the St. Petersburg area in 1974 where she owned and operated Patricia Beryl Treasures in Pinellas Park for several years. Survivors...
Gary Lewis Howe
May 20, 2024
Gary Lewis Howe, 82, of St. Petersburg, FL (formerly Fairmont, MN) passed away on May 20, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1942, in Highland Park, MI to Clarence and Alice Howe. He came to Florida in 2016. Gary was proceeded in death by his son, Jim Howe. Survivors include his loving wife of 36...
Jeffrey S. Byars
May 18, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Byars, 38, suddenly passed away May 18, 2024. He was born July 3, 1985 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his Parents Sue (Byron) White and Keith Byars, and sister Michelle, along with numerous other family and friends. He is sorely missed and has left an everlasting...
Rosalinda Santa Cruz
May 13, 2024
Rosalinda Santa Cruz of St. Petersburg Florida passed away peacefully in her home on May 13th, 2024. Rosie was born on August 16, 1951, in San Jose, California. She was raised in Santa Clara California, graduated from Santa Clara High School and West Valley College. She had an inner and outer...
Martin Hoover Blackwelder
May 11, 2024
Martin Hoover Blackwelder, 95, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died of natural causes on May 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Peggy Blackwelder, St. Petersburg, Fl, his son Dean Blackwelder (Reina), Bradenton, FL, his daughter, Cindy Blackwelder, St. Petersburg, Fl, 5 grandchildren,...