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Taylor Funeral Home Taylor Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Pinellas Park, Florida, serves as a beacon of hope

Tampa Bay Pinellas Park Funeral Home Taylor Family Funeral Home Cremation Pinellas Park Finding a funeral home to serve your family shouldn't t be left to chance. Under the best of circumstances it is a difficult and trying decision to make. Family Funeral Home Cremation Center will always offer you Straightforward, honest answers to all of your questions. Affordable Burial Arrangements Efficient

Shipping Services We will devote whatever time that you feel is necessary to thoroughly explain all of the service options available to your family. Taylor Family Funeral Home Cremation Center is the only funeral home in Pinellas Park. We provide complete Funeral, Cremation Professional Services for all your families needs.

We give you the Avon Park High School FFA class for 2026. The meat, dairy, citrus and produce that shows up in our groce...
05/13/2026

We give you the Avon Park High School FFA class for 2026.
The meat, dairy, citrus and produce that shows up in our grocery stores & markets in the future will be provided by these outstanding young people.
We are proud supporters of the Future Farmers America.

Moms are the fixers of scraped-up knees,The finders of shoes and lost TV remotes with ease.They answer our questions (al...
05/10/2026

Moms are the fixers of scraped-up knees,
The finders of shoes and lost TV remotes with ease.
They answer our questions (all fifty a day),
Then somehow still smile when we ask anyway.

They survive little sleep and mountains of laundry,
Cold cups of coffee and schedules gone contrary.
They’ve mastered the art of doing it all,
While making the hard days feel not hard at all.

They’re part-time chefs and full-time hearts,
Keeping families together in a million small parts.
With hugs that heal and wisdom that sticks,
And the magical power to “just know things” quick.

And for those whose moms live now in memory,
Their love still remains in the roots of the family tree.
In recipes, traditions, laughter, and grace,
A mother’s love never truly leaves its place.

So today we celebrate every kind of mom,
The loud, the quiet, the patient, the strong.
Thank you for the love you give day after day —
The world is better because of moms in every way.

Today, we celebrate and give thanks to the incredible mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures who make our lives better every single day.

You are the quiet strength behind all of us, the source of endless love, encouragement, sacrifice, and support. Your impact reaches far beyond the home — shaping communities, building traditions, inspiring future generations, and reminding us of what compassion and resilience truly look like.

Thank you for everything you do, often without recognition, but always with love.

We also hold close in our thoughts the mothers who are no longer with us. For many, this day is filled not only with gratitude but with the remembrance of mom’s love, guidance, and presence that lives forever, deep in our hearts.

From all of us at Taylor Family Funeral Home, we wish you a heartfelt, peaceful, and love-filled Mother’s Day.

Diane E. FicarraSeptember 20, 1949 – April 30, 2026Diane E. Ficarra 76, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt ...
05/06/2026

Diane E. Ficarra
September 20, 1949 – April 30, 2026

Diane E. Ficarra 76, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and cousin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 30, 2026, in Suncoast Hospice House, Pinellas Park FL.

Born in Lockport, NY on September 20, 1949, to the late Frederick F and Eileen (Simon) Strong, Diane was raised on the Strong Family Farm on Ridge Rd. in Lockport, NY. She and her husband David lived their life together on the farm, and spent their winters as “Snowbirds” in Largo, Florida.

Diane enjoyed walking many of the beautiful beaches in Florida and looked forward to visits with her girls and grandkids in the winter months. She also enjoyed shopping trips with her girls whenever she could. Diane had a great eye for decorating and was always looking for something beautiful for her home. She loved the casino and could sit for hours playing Keno, hoping to win the big one. David always made sure she had scratch off’s to keep her busy.

Diane is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, David M Ficarra, her daughter, Michelle Strong, grandchildren Andrew Strong, Allyssa (Jeremiah Chandler) Shaw, brothers Frederick E (Ann) Strong, William B (Sherry) Strong, brother-in-law Gary J Hardiman, sister-in-law Andrea (Dave) Woods, brothers-in-law Michael Ficarra, Richard (Helen) Ficarra, step children Joshua (Melissa) Ficarra, Felicia (Tim) Barron, step grandchildren, Gigi and Annie Ficarra, Destiny and Hanna Smarr, and Hunter Stamp. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Diane was predeceased by, and now reunited with her parents Fred and Eileen Strong, her daughter Nicole R Little, her sister Catherine Hardiman, and her brother and sister-in-law Donald Ficarra and Terry Roberts, along with her “Bubba” Spanky.

A celebration of Diane’s life will be held over the summer in NY.

Joan Marie MischlerJanuary 16, 1941 – April 29, 2026Joan Marie Mischler was born to Norman and Gertrude White in New Bru...
04/30/2026

Joan Marie Mischler
January 16, 1941 – April 29, 2026

Joan Marie Mischler was born to Norman and Gertrude White in New Brunswick, NJ, on January 16, 1941.

She moved to Florida with her family when she was 16 years old and graduated from Northeast High School.

Joan married William (Bill) Mischler in 1961, whom she had grown up across the street from, and had over 80 years of each other’s company. They had one daughter, Cindy (Mischler) Fletcher.

Joan worked for Allstate Insurance for 25 years, and Bill owned several rental properties, for which she acted as the manager and interior maintenance person.

She faithfully supported Bill during his time as a City Councilman and Mayor of Pinellas Park. She was an active member of Park Place Church for 50 years.

Joan is survived by her husband of 64 yrs, Bill Mischler, Daughter & Son-in-law, Cindy & Phil Fletcher, Grandson & wife, Brian & Brittney Fletcher, Granddaughter & husband, Amanda & Kevin Deinert, Brothers Norman White & Debra Brown; David White and sister Kathi & Michael Norris, all of Pinellas Park, Brother-in-law Steve & Joanne Mischler (NJ) and Sister-in-law, Eileen Mischler (MI) and several nieces and nephews

Services will be held at Park Place Church, 4400 70th Ave., Pinellas Park, FL 33781, on Saturday, May 9th. There will be a viewing at 10:00 am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am.

Thomas William EshelmanSeptember 24, 1960 – April 27, 2026Thomas “Tom” "Tommy" William Eshelman, a man who believed ever...
04/30/2026

Thomas William Eshelman
September 24, 1960 – April 27, 2026

Thomas “Tom” "Tommy" William Eshelman, a man who believed every problem had a solution and every engine had a story, passed away on April 27, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Tom eventually moved to Florida to be near the family he cherished.

A lifelong learner with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Hartford and a subsequent MBA, Tom dedicated thirty years to Pratt & Whitney. He concluded his distinguished career with immense pride as a civilian engineer for the U.S.A. Thunderbirds. Whether he was diagnosing complex aerospace issues or troubleshooting air conditioning machinery, Tom’s passion for mechanics was matched only by his determination.

He was known as the smartest man in the room—a title earned not just through his degrees, but through his willingness to help. From financial investment strategies to life advice, Tom was the person everyone turned to. He was famous for his quick wit and "Tom-isms," often challenging others with a grin: “What a concept!”, “Look in the owner’s manual!”, or the classic, “You picking up what I am laying down?” If you dared a weak retort, you were met with a dry, “Your repertoire of comebacks is juvenile.”

Tom faced a two-year battle with aggressive esophageal cancer with the same grit he applied to his engineering. His courage remained a source of strength for his loved ones until the very end. As it says in 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Tom is reunited in peace with his parents, Richard and Mary (Mackie) Eshelman, and his sister, Mary Anne Townsend.

His legacy lives on through the sons he raised, Will Gabriel (Sarah) and Dan Gabriel (Adriana Sita); Madeline Fraser (Ian), the daughter of his heart; his brother, David Eshelman (Liz); and his loyal Sheepadoodle, Sammy. He also leaves behind a community of wonderful friends who blessed him daily with their support.

The lives Tom touched are stronger, wiser, and better for having known him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the non-profit Esophageal Cancer Action Network. https://ecan.org/give-to-save-lives-2/

Services will be held privately.

Antonio Pascual, de 74 años y residente de Clearwater, Florida, falleció en su hogar el viernes 24 de abril de 2026.Naci...
04/28/2026

Antonio Pascual, de 74 años y residente de Clearwater, Florida, falleció en su hogar el viernes 24 de abril de 2026.

Nacido en Michoacán, México, Antonio trabajó como paisajista.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Eduviges (Cristobal) Pascual; sus hijos Francisco, Armando, Guillermo, Antonio y Ramón; su hija Tomasa; y sus nietos Marco, Francisco, Jessica, Samuel, Cristina, Juan, Yulissa y Armando.

Se llevará a cabo un velorio de 12:30 p. m. a 1:00 p. m. en la Capilla de la Resurrección, en el Cementerio Católico Calvary.

A continuación, se celebrará una misa fúnebre a la 1:00 p. m., también en la Capilla de la Resurrección.

El Cementerio Católico Calvary está ubicado en 5233 118th Ave N., Clearwater, FL 33760.

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Antonio Pascual, age 74, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away at home on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Born in Michoacan, Mexico, Antonio worked as a landscaper.

He is survived by his wife Eduviges (Cristobal) Pascual; his sons Francisco, Armando, Guillermo, Antonio and Ramon; daughter Tomasa; and his grandchildren Marco, Francisco, Jessica, Samuel, Cristina, Juan, Yulissa and Armando.

A viewing will be held from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm in the Chapel of the Resurrection at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

A funeral mass will follow at 1:00 pm, also in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Calvary Catholic Cemetery is located at 5233 118th Ave N., Clearwater, FL 33760.

O lindo Joakin Nascimento Silva, foi um belo presente de Deus para nós nos últimos 8 meses, foi uma bênção ter como filh...
04/24/2026

O lindo Joakin Nascimento Silva, foi um belo presente de Deus para nós nos últimos 8 meses, foi uma bênção ter como filho, você foi uma parte maravilhosa de nossas vidas, filho de Renato Silva e Maria Pedrina Nascimento e irmão mais novo de Emanuelle Oliveira ❤️

Ele era Amado por avós, tios, tias, primos, padrinhos e amigos

Todos vão sentir muita falta dele, ele é um anjo,

Joakin era Nascido em 17/08/2025 * e morte em 16/04/2026

The gorgeous Joakin Nascimento Silva was a beautiful gift from God to us for the past 8 months it was a blessing to have as a son and a wonderful part of our lives.

He was the son of Renato Silva and Maria Pedrina Nascimento and a little brother of Emanuelle Oliveira ❤️

He was loved by grandparents’, uncles, aunts’, cousins' godparents and friends.

Robert “Bobby” GomezjuradoNovember 30, 1984 – April 17, 2026Robert “Bobby” Gomezjurado, 41, of Tampa, Florida, passed aw...
04/22/2026

Robert “Bobby” Gomezjurado
November 30, 1984 – April 17, 2026

Robert “Bobby” Gomezjurado, 41, of Tampa, Florida, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Born on November 30, 1984, and raised in Tampa, Bobby was a driven entrepreneur and a hardworking, talented man who could build, fix, and create just about anything. Known as the life of the party, he had a way of bringing people together with his humor, energy, and generous spirit.

Above all, Bobby was a devoted father. He leaves behind his beloved children, Donovan Carter-Gomezjurado and Sophia Gomezjurado, who were the center of his world. He is also survived by his loving mother, Fabiola Gomezjurado; his siblings, Marcela (husband, Ashley Mote), Eduardo Gomezjurado, and Sandra Neves (husband, David Neves); along with many nieces and nephews who adored him. Bobby was especially known as the fun-loving “funcle,” always connecting with them on their level, including Joshua, Gianni, Catherine, Isabella, and Austin (“Bobby Jr.”).

Bobby shared a special bond with his loyal dog, PeeWee. While Bobby rescued PeeWee, those who knew them would say PeeWee rescued Bobby right back—his constant companion and best friend, whom he would love to spoil and mess with at every opportunity.

He is preceded in death by his father, Eduardo Gomezjurado, whom he loved deeply and motivated him to become a man his father would be proud of, and with whom we find comfort in knowing he is now reunited.

He is also survived by his beloved Aunt Helen Castro, many cousins, and those he shared a close bond with, including Mariana Malpica and Ray Cedeño.

A proud Tampa native, Bobby was a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and loved the camaraderie of cheering on his team.

Bobby will be remembered for his kindness, humor, dedication to his family and children, inspiring work ethic, unique and varied talents and skills, and amazing heart and soul who made him the man we know and love.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 4:00–8:00 PM at International Beer Garten, 16540 Pointe Village Dr, Lutz, FL 33558. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate the good times in true Bobby fashion.

A private burial service will take place on Saturday, May 9th, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

John Garrett LichterJuly 5, 1961 - March 31, 2026John Garrett Lichter, a businessman and craftsman who treasured the pe...
04/16/2026

John Garrett Lichter
July 5, 1961 - March 31, 2026

John Garrett Lichter, a businessman and craftsman who treasured the people in his life, died of natural causes on March 31. He was 64. He cherished his fellowship with many but lifted up one, the 40-year romance with his wife, Taffey. He was a thinker, a curious reader and a keen observer of the human condition. He completed mechanical repairs in the apartment building he owned with the same kind of care he manifested in all things.

He was born July 5, 1961, in Philadelphia, and moved to North Carolina for college. After graduation he worked in and around real estate, sometimes as a property manager. In the late 1990s he moved to St. Petersburg to be closer to Taffey, who he met through a mutual friend.

They married Oct. 17, 1998, and took care to maintain that bond on a daily basis, following a set of guidelines that included frequent and honest communication. He purchased and managed an apartment building in north St. Petersburg, keeping a downstairs workshop for his extensive work with wood and stones.

An accomplished lapidarist, John turned a two-bedroom unit into a labyrinth of cabinets and tools, which he used to cut and polish thousands of stones.

Hunks of rock, including jade and Chinese turquoise, remain in their cases, surrounded by hundreds of small drawers labeled in red pencil or Sharpie – ebony and other African hardwoods, cedar and petrified wood. The gleaming stones would end up mounted with the wooden symbols he carved — perhaps cross or a heart, or a phoenix symbolizing rebirth and renewal. This is where he worked and thought and read books on Christianity and life’s purpose.

A similar cultivation inhabited the home they shared with a string of dogs they outlived, with the exception of Muffin, who usually wants more attention. A makeshift studio in honor of his work in college as a radio deejay takes up a small room, where some of that equipment remains surrounded by rock ‘n roll albums.

In everyday life, his steadiness balanced her passion, just as the vibrant colors of her personality complemented the micro-fine details of his. He died unexpectedly, in the executive chair in his workshop, surrounded by the stones from which he had extracted so much beauty.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Lynch “Taffey” Lichter; his sister, Laura Austin and her husband, Joe; Taffey’s sons, Franklin Perry Lynch and Thomas Christopher Lynch; his nephew, Scott Austin, and niece, Stephanie Austin.

A celebration of life will be held on April 27, starting at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 701 Beach Drive NE 33701. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church.

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.

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