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Brenda Joyce WolfeAugust 29, 1941 – April 6, 2026Brenda Joyce Wolfe, 85, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on Monda...
04/11/2026

Brenda Joyce Wolfe
August 29, 1941 – April 6, 2026

Brenda Joyce Wolfe, 85, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Brenda moved to Florida in 1962, where she proudly and lovingly worked as a homemaker, caring for her family.

Brenda is survived by her sons, Michael (Debbie) Wolfe, Bryan (Kim) Wolfe, and Daniel Wolfe; her daughter, Marilyn (Bill Ferrell) Brettner; her brothers, John (Ruth) Kroll, Mark Kroll, Paul (Michele) Kroll, David (Barbara) Kroll, and Jerome Kroll; her sisters, Vickie (David) Morris and Hilda Fogle; her sister-in-law, Sandy Riffle; eight grandchildren, Krystal (Scott Wurzel) Wolfe, Jamie (Matt) Burchard, Kathleen Wolfe, Jennifer (Jesse Muchmore) Wolfe, Christian (Dan Holahan) Wolfe, Marisa Wolfe, Andrew Brettner, and Emily Wolfe; and four great-grandchildren, Sophia Brettner, Alistair Brettner, Chloe Burchard, and Everett Burchard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her sister, Johnnie Jean Heres; her brother, Michael Kroll; and her granddaughter, Jacqueline Brettner.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 5233 118th Avenue North, Clearwater, FL 33760.

James Roderick Steinbrecher (Rod)August 30, 1939 – April 5, 2026Rod Steinbrecher, 86, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away...
04/09/2026

James Roderick Steinbrecher (Rod)
August 30, 1939 – April 5, 2026

Rod Steinbrecher, 86, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on April 5, 2026.

Born in Chisholm, Minnesota, Rod moved from Chisholm to Florida in 1995. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Chisholm and served in the Air National Guard.

Rod is survived by his wife, Connie Higbee Steinbrecher; his two sons, Scott of Phoenix, AZ, and Mark of Callman, AL; his brother, Tom Steinbrecher; his sister, Carol Steinbrecher Stafford; his four grandchildren, Nicole Steinbrecher of Hibbing, MN, Sarah Keniston of Grand Rapids, MN, Keagan Steinbrecher of Scottsdale, AZ, and Briana Racine of Phoenix, AZ; and two great-grandsons.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Earle and Elanore Steinbrecher.

A service will be held on a later date at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, MN, and interment will follow at Chisholm Cemetery.

Paulina Puzon de PerioApril 3, 1931 - April 2, 2026Paulina Puzon de Perio, 94, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on...
04/08/2026

Paulina Puzon de Perio
April 3, 1931 - April 2, 2026

Paulina Puzon de Perio, 94, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

She was born in San Felipe, Zambales, Philippines, and came here in 1992 from Manila, Philippines.

Paulina is survived by her son, Alfredo III; daughters Susan and Ginalou; grandchildren Jane, Joyce, Jill, Jeffrey, Josh, Michael, Angela, Bryan, Paul, Elin, and Andrea; and her great-grandchildren Julianne, Jaeden, Joaquin, Jared, and Javier.

She was predeceased by her parents, Atanacio and Cipriana; son Cesar; daughter Lina, and all her brothers and sisters.

Anthony “Tony” CristalliMarch 12, 1958 – April 4, 2026Tony, our brother, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Suncoast Hospi...
04/07/2026

Anthony “Tony” Cristalli
March 12, 1958 – April 4, 2026

Tony, our brother, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Suncoast Hospice.

He was born in Camden, New Jersey.

Tony is now reunited with his parents Pasquale and Frances Cristalli and his brother John.

His love for his family was undeniable.

Tony was most definitely a huge sports fan, for all of Tampa Bay, especially the Buccaneers. One of his favorite past times was being outside cooking on the grill and hanging by the pool watching the game.

He is survived by his brothers Joe (Linny), Mikey (Karen), and Frankie (Joanna) and was also a proud uncle to Pamela and Joey.

Tony fought challenges for so long, and now he is at peace.

Ryan Jacob LeCompteJanuary 24, 1987 – March 31, 2026Ryan LeCompte, a United States Marine, devoted father, and man of fa...
04/07/2026

Ryan Jacob LeCompte
January 24, 1987 – March 31, 2026

Ryan LeCompte, a United States Marine, devoted father, and man of faith, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Pinellas Park, Florida. He was born in Raceland, Louisiana.

Ryan served honorably as an Infantryman (0311) in the United States Marine Corps from 2007 to 2011. During his service, he was stationed at Camp Lejeune and Quantico and supported operations in Washington, D.C. He carried the values of discipline, loyalty, and resilience with him throughout his life.

After his military service, Ryan dedicated himself to helping others, particularly fellow veterans. He earned his Master of Arts in Psychology and became an advocate for alternative treatments for PTSD. As the founder of Veterans for Entheogenic Therapy, Inc., he worked to bring awareness and healing to those struggling, with a mission rooted in reducing veteran su***de and restoring hope.

Ryan was a devoted Christian whose faith guided his life and his efforts to serve others.

Above all, he was a father. He is survived by his children, Claire LeCompte (predeceased), Trent LeCompte, and Tanner LeCompte. His love for his sons was unwavering and central to his life.

He is also survived by his mother, Lisa Faucheaux; his father, Chris LeCompte (Andrea); his sister, Kristin LeCompte; his brothers, Justin, Sean, and Jaren LeCompte; and the mother of his two living children, Joana LeCompte.

He is also survived by his nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends who cherished him.

Ryan will be remembered for his passion, his strength, and his desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

A viewing will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 6pm – 8pm, at Taylor Funeral Home, 5300 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL 33781.

There will be a Military Honors Service held at 10am on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513.

Semper Fidelis.

In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann SanbornJuly 5, 1936 – March 26, 2026Shirley, a kind, generous, smart, funny, thoughtful,...
03/30/2026

In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Sanborn
July 5, 1936 – March 26, 2026

Shirley, a kind, generous, smart, funny, thoughtful, resilient, and strong woman who positively impacted countless lives, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Clearwater, FL, at the age of 89. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

With an infectious laugh and a gift for bringing joy to any room, Shirley made people feel welcome and seen. She had a way of turning ordinary moments into memories—through a quick wit, a warm smile, and the steady strength she carried through life’s ups and downs.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She poured her heart into her family and shared her motherly love with many special people along the way. Her care showed up in the little things—checking in, showing up, listening closely, and giving more of herself than anyone ever expected.

Shirley took great pride in her work as a waitress. More than a job, it was a place where she could do what she loved most—be social, be around people, and brighten someone’s day. She remembered faces, stories, and favorite orders, and she treated everyone with the same respect and genuine kindness.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Reginald Sanborn, her children: Michelle Casey (Jackie Marchand), Michael Olshefski (Linda Stiehl), step-children: Chris Sanborn (Michelle Wysman), Jill Sanborn (Kim Sale), her grandchildren: Mick Casey and Christopher Sanborn Jr., sisters Sue Files, Lila Baker, and Peggy Kopolow, and an array of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and many other loved ones and friends who became family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Banker, her sister, Dawn Holbert, and her first husband, Cy Olshefski.

Shirley’s devoted dog, Muffin, brought her countless hours of unwavering companionship, comfort, and joy.

A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to a pet shelter, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY, or a charity of your choice, in honor of the love and generosity she so freely showed.

Though we mourn her passing, we give thanks for a life that was full of laughter, love, and quiet strength. May we honor her by caring for one another the way she always did—openly, sincerely, and with joy.

Barbara J. DeakinsMay 17, 1952 - March 20, 2026Barbara Deakins, age 74, of Pinellas Park, Fl, passed away on March 20, 2...
03/28/2026

Barbara J. Deakins
May 17, 1952 - March 20, 2026

Barbara Deakins, age 74, of Pinellas Park, Fl, passed away on March 20, 2026, at St Anthony’s Hospital, St Petersburg, Fl. Barbara was born in Cheverly, Maryland, and moved here in 1954.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Sonny and her brother James.

She is survived by her sister Anna Scott (Eric), sons Robert Lee Jolley Jr (Susan), Christopher B Jolley (Michelle), daughter Kimberly M Cioffi and her grandchildren Austin, Chris, Alyssa, RJ, Desiree, Alexis, Christopher, Aleah, Kylee, Jaiden and 3 great grandchildren.

Barbara will be loved more than she ever knew and missed beyond words.

The final resting place will be at Bushnell National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fl. where the family will attend at 11am prior to the Celebration of Life.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Barbara’s Life to be held on Thursday, April 2nd at 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm, at Bay Vista Recreation Park, located at 1400 9th St. N., St. Petersburg, Fl 33701.

Ronald E. Haswell Sr.July 13, 1941 - March 18, 2026Ronald E. Haswell Sr., 85, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on ...
03/28/2026

Ronald E. Haswell Sr.
July 13, 1941 - March 18, 2026

Ronald E. Haswell Sr., 85, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away on March 18, 2026 at the home of his niece, Kimberly (Haswell), and her husband Ronald Gaines, following a battle with cancer.

Ron was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Virginia (Wolfe) Haswell.

He was in the Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966, stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Ronald also worked at B&W Tubular, Mayfair Ambulance Service, Budget Exterminator Service and owned The Rhythm Room Bar in New Brighton, PA.

He enjoyed playing cards, having fun, and was always smiling.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his wives Judith and Mary “Dolly”, son Ronald Jr., daughter Kristine, brother Raymond, sisters Arnetta “Joan” Uebelacker and Jeraldyne “Jerry” Rambo.

He is survived by his five children, Jeffrey, Shawn, Corey, Karl and Karla, brother Crawford “Corky”, sisters-in-law Beverly and April, and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A. David "Dave" JonesDecember 25, 1973 - March 24, 2026A. David “Dave” Jones, 52, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed awa...
03/27/2026

A. David "Dave" Jones
December 25, 1973 - March 24, 2026

A. David “Dave” Jones, 52, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

Dave was born in Kingsport, TN and was a very proud alumni of the University of Tennessee, where he graduated with honors. “His blood ran ORANGE.”

David owned a pet grooming facility and also worked as a pawn broker for several years.

He was also active as a coach for many pee-wee leagues, including the Boys and Girls Club of Kingsport, and a member of multiple roller derby leagues where he served as coach, and the main fan of his wife, Missy.

Collecting vintage toys and comic books was his passion.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years Melissa “Missy” Jones; mother and stepfather Aretha Jones-Jachimski (Richard “Rick”); sister-in-law Theresa Gilbert (Chuck); sons Mason Scott Jones of St. Petersburg, FL, Austin Lee Jones of Bremerton, WA, Andrew David “Andy” Jones of St. Petersburg, FL and Christopher Dickenson of Kingsport, TN; daughter Brianna Dickenson of Nickelsville, VA; brother Richard “Ricky” (Megan) of Pinellas Park, FL; sisters Carlie Jachimski Rinehart (Thomas “Tom”) of Gray, TN and Amber Jachimski of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughter Claira Jane McCloud; nephew Blain Stephen Owen of Gray, TN; nieces Ciara and Kayli Gilbert of Nebraska, Roxanne and Skylar “Stormy” Gilbert of Arkansas, and Kate, Helen and Alice Jachimski, all of Pinellas Park, FL; in-laws David and Theresa Hawks and sister-in-law Kayla Hawks all of Mount Vernon, AR.

David is predeceased by his father, Andy Jones, and grandparents Jack and Burnace Jones and Bud and June Adams.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in Tennessee at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations, in memory of David, be sent to his Go Fund Me account in support of his family.

https://tinyurl.com/Davids-Go-Fund-Me-Page

William J Murray, Jr. (Bill) passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, exactly one week after celebrating h...
03/06/2026

William J Murray, Jr. (Bill) passed away early Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, exactly one week after celebrating his 94th birthday with his family and friends. Bill will be reunited with his beloved wife, Audrey.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1932, Bill became a Marine (Semper Fi) at the age of seventeen. He served in the Korean War, ending his service with the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Bill returned to Providence and served as a policeman for 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. He then worked at the Women & Infants Hospital in Providence as Director of Administrative Services. He and his wife, Audrey, retired to Florida in 1984. Bill was a member of the Providence Police Association, National Safety Council where he taught Defensive Driving Classes as well as teaching Driver Safety classes for AARP.
Bill met the love of his life, Audrey, while being stationed in Ceylon during his service in the Marines. They married in 1955 in Providence and together had seven children. They were married for 54 years before her passing in 2009. He is predeceased by his premature twins Stephen and Neil, his eldest son Billy, and his wife Audrey. He is survived by his children, Scott (Dahlia), Gigi, Laure (Daryl) and Kerry (Tom), his grandchildren, Ashley (Timmy), David, Alexis (Andrew), Liam, Lucas, Sydney, Ariana, and Domenic, and great grandchildren, Alayna, Evelyn, Audrey and Silas.
Bill was a Marian devotee and parishioner at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church where he attended Tuesday morning mass and novena ever since his wife passed in 2009. Until a few days before he passed, Bill walked two miles at 530 each morning and was a member of the YoYo’s bowling team at Seminole Lanes for the past sixteen years. Bill loved this social time on Wednesdays and always tried to better his average. Bill will be remembered for his humor, his ability to make friends in unlikely places, his love of soaking up the Florida sun, his penchant for yard work, his years of service, and for the love he showed his wife, family, and country. His life was long and full until the very end, and we cherish our memories with him.

Leroy A. Franks, 89, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.Born in St. Louis, M...
03/06/2026

Leroy A. Franks, 89, of Pinellas Park, Florida, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri to Albert and Amelia Franks, he was a naturally talented athletic person, a trait his parents encouraged.
Leroy graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in 1955, where he distinguished himself as a three-time First Team All-State selection. A gifted multi-sport athlete, he also earned letters in football, track, and baseball. In 1954, he demonstrated his versatility and competitive spirit by winning five bouts in the 147-pound division of the Golden Gloves boxing competition.
In 1956, Leroy joined the Brehenys Soccer Team, helping lead them to the Missouri Amateur Cup Finals. The following year, he became a member of Kutis Soccer Club, where he played from 1957 to 1963. During his tenure, the team dominated American amateur soccer, capturing five consecutive National Amateur Cups from 1957 through 1961 and winning the National Challenge Cup in 1957. Following Kutis’ 1957 National Cup victory, the United States Soccer Federation called up the entire team to represent the United States in two World Cup qualification matches. As a result, Leroy earned a cap with the United States men’s national soccer team, appearing in a June 22, 1957, match against Canada. He was honored as a St. Louis League All-Star in 1963 and went on to play for the German Soccer Club in 1964.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport, he was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1996. He also gave back to the game he loved by serving as a Missouri high school soccer referee for more than 15 years.
Leroy was also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as a printer for the United States Government.
He will be missed by all.

James William Fletcher, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 15, 2026.Born on March 26, 1...
03/06/2026

James William Fletcher, 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 15, 2026.
Born on March 26, 1957, in West Palm Beach, he grew into a hardworking and determined man who spent most of his life in construction. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany.
Over the years he built a career in home and business remodeling and eventually opened his own remodeling company. Never one to stop pushing himself, he returned to school in his mid-50s to become a licensed electrician.
With piercing blue eyes and an unforgettable smile, he was the life of the party and someone people were naturally drawn to. He formed friendships that lasted a lifetime — loyal friends who became family and stood by him through the years.
He loved the outdoors, music, and any adventure that involved engines and open air — camping, mudding, boating, four-wheeling, dirt bikes, motorcycles, jet skis, and cruising whenever he could.
Above everything, James loved his family fiercely. He always reminded his children to stay close because “family is everything.” One of his most cherished phrases — spoken daily from their childhood through his final days — was, “Did I tell you I loved you today?”
He is survived by his children, in birth order: Matthew Whelan (Michelle), Alysia Fletcher (Jacqueline), Jessica Fletcher, and Brandon Fletcher. He was a proud grandfather to James III, Drew, Jordan, Nissim, Wesley, Ayden, and Kehlani, and a loving great-grandfather to Koa and Cruse. He was preceded in death by his son, James Fletcher II.
James worked hard, but he lived even harder.
A Celebration of Life will be held March 7,2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm at Apple Butter Cafe.

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