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Ruth Frances "Fran" Emerson
Feb. 26, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our mother, Ruth Frances "Fran" Emerson. Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, she has been a resident of St. Petersburg for over 37 years and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at the age of 81. Fran earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary...
Michelle Denise Veronica Garnier-Beckett-Guanipa
Feb. 26, 2023
On February 26th my mother Michelle crossed over into heaven after a 10 month battle of cancer called Acute Myeloid Leukemia at Moffitt Cancer center, she was 52 years old. Her family was with her by her side praying and held her close. She leaves behind her parents Ed and Christine Garnier, her...
Stephen Kulchar
Feb. 26, 2023
Stephen Kulchar, 70, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on February 26, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1953. Stephen was the son of Stephen and Frances Kulchar. He was a professional golf caddy for the LPGA. He loved fishing, hiking in the mountains, golf, and spending...
Stanley Yabczanka
Feb. 26, 2023
Stanley Yabczanka, age70, of Tampa, has sadly passed on February 26, 2023. His family will be holding funeral services in his honor at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery on March 3, 2023.
Debra Ann Brooks
Feb. 25, 2023
On February 25th, we lost a dear Soul, Debra Ann Brooks. Debra was a wonderful mother, Grandmother, Sister, and friend. Debra was a beautiful person inside and out who always wore her heart on her sleeve, and she made sure we knew how she loved her family and friends dearly! Debra will always be...
Eileen T. Plasse
Feb. 24, 2023
Eileen T. (Lesperance) Plasse, 68, of St. Petersburg, FL, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, left her earthly life on February 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma. Eileen was born in Woonsocket, RI, to Pauline (Bourgery) and Christopher Lesperance, and was a...
Anthony Zanconato
Feb. 24, 2023
Anthony R. Zanconato, 81, formerly of Randolph, NJ, drifted away peacefully at home in St. Petersburg, FL on February 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was born on March 7, 1941 in Newark, NJ. He grew up in Lyndhurst, NJ and was the only child of Anthony and Angela Zanconato....
Leslie "Les" Walters
Feb. 24, 2023
Leslie "Les" Walters, 59, of Clearwater, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. He is survived by his wife Diane, his children Cassandra and Zachary and his sister Elena. Les was preceded in death by his father Jack and mother Gloria. A local General Contractor of Suncoast Construction, he has...
Pedro "Peter" Pupo
Feb. 24, 2023
Pedro "Peter" Pupo, age 85, of St. Petersburg has sadly passed on February 24, 2023. His family has no services planned at this time but invite you to share a photo or memory.
Joseph Anthony Saviola
Feb. 23, 2023
Joseph Anthony Saviola (44) of St. Petersburg passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 23, 2023. He is survived by his son Joseph Saviola, Jr., mother Lynn Saviola, sisters Nicole Shukla (Sanjiv) and Gina Geisling (Dave), nephew Zayne Shukla, nieces Ziva Shukla and Zara Shukla,...
Susan Kelley Charles
Feb. 23, 2023
On February 23, 2023, Susan (Marie) Kelley Charles passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 73. She and Andy were happily married for 40 years. Susan graduated Magna Cum Laude from USF and taught kindergarten in Pinellas County for 15 years. She was loved by all her students, family, and...
Helen Gustafson McChesney
Feb. 22, 2023
McChesney, Helen Gustafson 91, of St. Petersburg, FL went to be with the Lord on February 22nd, 2023 as the result of complications arising from a recent stroke. She is survived by two sons, John McChesney (BJ) and Tom McChesney, daughter Linda McMillan, four grandchildren, and ten great grand...