Obituaries

Carmen Maria Parrado passed away on July 15, 2026, surrounded by the love she devoted her life to. Born and raised in Tampa, Carmen was a proud first generation American whose family roots traced back to Sicily and was a graduate from Jefferson High School.  Carmen was not only our…

Catherine Ann VanWert (Hegney) August 3, 1940 – August 2, 2026 We are deeply saddened to share that Catherine (Cathy) Ann VanWert, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, just one day shy of her 86th birthday, surrounded by both of her children in her final…

Edward Zyburo went to heaven peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 84. Often the "life of the party," Ed was always ready to meet new people, have a drink, and tell a joke. Born in Queens, New York, to Joseph and Minnie Zyburo, Ed graduated Martin Van…

Stephen Michael Cecil July 26, 1979 – July 8, 2026 Stephen Michael Cecil, affectionately known to family and friends as Steve, was born on July 26, 1979, in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida, to Zemmery O. Cecil and Diane Miller Williams. A proud Tampa native, Steve's early years were filled with…

August 2, 1940 – July 4, 2026 Pat Harding, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2026, while under Hospice care for the effects of dementia. Pat loved God, her family and her church. Through all the joys and tribulations of life,…

In Loving Memory of Ronald Eugene Call 1942- 2026 Ronald Eugene Call, age 84, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Tampa. He was born on January 1, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio. Ron proudly served in the United States Army. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing…

Orlandito "Chino" Rodriguez, 52 Tampa, FL Orlando or Chino as most people knew him as, had a peaceful passing on May 25, 2026. Born on November 24, 1973 in Paterson NJ. He was the son of Evangeline Pagan and Orlando Rodriguez. Chino was a man of many trades. He was…

Edward Joseph (“Eddie Joe”) Shoffstall, Jr. died peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida.  He just missed his 76th birthday by one week. Ed was born on April 8th, 1950 in Queens, New York City, to loving parents Edward Shoffstall, Sr. and…

Robert Walter Petrosky, 84, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2026. Born August 13, 1941 to Walter and Martha nee Klein Petrosky in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Bob was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Scranton, PA. He had no siblings, but many uncles, aunts, cousins, and…

Short synopsis of the life of Eugene LeFloch Eugene, as an estate planning attorney recommended to his clients that they write their own obituary as who else would know what to write? But, where is his?  Not on his computer, I searched that. Evan surmises that he had written it…