Obituaries

Linda Susan Hughes, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was born on August 22, 1951, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. She peacefully passed away on September 20, 2026, surrounded by love ones, after facing health challenges with unwavering grace and courage.

James Donald Burnham Sr., born December 25, 1943, in Kissimmee, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Tampa, Florida, at the age of 82.

Michele H. Middleton passed away on June 19, 2026, at the age of 68, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 31, 1957, she spent the last few decades of her life in Tampa, Florida.

Joseph Patrick Vigliarolo Jr., 72, passed away on August 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 29, 1953, in Queens, New York.

Michael Lamar Wyatt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 51, surrounded by his loving family. Mike leaves behind a lifetime of memories, and countless lives that were touched by his presence.

Jerry Bartlein of Tampa Fl, formerly of Savannah, Ga and Lawrence, NY beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, suddenly passed away. A proud Marine, Jerry carried the values of the Marine Corps with him throughout his life—faithfulness, loyalty, honor, and devotion to those he loved. He was also an accomplished athlete from an early age. A high school track star, he specialized in the 880 yard run and set a State record in the relay event. His love of running continued well into adulthood, including completing two Marine Corps Marathons.

William “Bill” Breslin, 74, passed away on July 23, 2026 at The Rucki Hospice Care Center.

Valerie Ringate (Levens), age 76, passed away on July 18, 2026 surrounded by family. Valerie was born on January 28, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She spent her early years in Minnesota before relocating to Tampa, Florida, in 1985, where she made her home for the remainder of her life.

Pauline Delores Tallent Burts passed away at the age of 98 years on July 19, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1928, in Atlanta, GA to Aaron Talmadge Tallent and Arah Euverna Ragan Tallent. She lived in Columbus, GA from 1958 until 1982, then in Tampa, FL, most recently at Chapman Manor Lutz.

Edward Allen Singer, 68, of Wimauma, Florida, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on June 28, 2026. Born on June 6, 1958, he was the youngest of five children to the late Phillip Nathan Singer and Jean (Fink) Singer.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dustin Lee Smith, known by those who loved him as Dusty, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 31.

Lamontagne (Sheridan), Patricia L. (Pat), 82, Brooksville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with her family on June 18, 2026.

Concepcion Jr. (Freddy) Alfredo, 70, passed away on June 24, 2026, at his residence in Zephyrhills, Florida, after battling dementia and cancer.

Evelyn Torres-Brooks passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
She was born in Stamford, CT on March 28, 1968, to Delfin and Blanca Torres.

Charles William “Chuck” Nelson, 52, of Valrico, Florida, passed away on June 6, 2026. Born on July 20, 1973, Charlie was raised in Mechanicville, New York, where he graduated from Mechanicville High School.