The Obituary Section

John Manelli

, Florida

John Manelli Age 101 of Tampa Florida passed away on Monday May 11 2026. John was born April 10 1925. He was a World War ll veteran and retired from Continental can company after 45 years of service. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy 71 years of marriage and his oldest son Olan Nick Manelli. John is survived by his children John Clifford Manelli Carolyn Fagen and her husband Glenn their sons Josh and Jason Sharon Manelli Rhinehardt and her spouse Joey. A graveside service will be held at 11am Wednesday May 20 2026 at Garden of Memories Cemetery 4207 E. Lake Ave. Tampa FL 33610 When you optout your preferences are applied on a browser and device basis and you will need to set your preferences for each browser and device you use to access our website. If you clear the Cookies on your device…

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Mary Lee Shell

, Florida

It is with deep sadness and great love that we announce the passing of Mary Lee Shell on Sunday May 10 2026 at the age of 98. Fittingly she returned to the loving hands of our Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by her devoted sons and family on Mothers Day a testament to her enduring role as the matriarch of her family. Known affectionately as Pee Wee to her family Mary Lee was born Mary Lee Raines in Brooksville Florida on February 13 1928. Following her childhood in Brooksville growing up on the family farm she moved to Tampa Florida at the tender age of 18 seeking new opportunities and a home with electricity indoor plumbing. She began her professional career at American Can Company where she met her future husband Doyle Glenn Shell. Married on September 11 1954 they purchased their new home the following year in Temple Terrace Florida…

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Aida Iris Porter

, Florida

May 10, 2026

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Aida Iris Porter who passed away on May 11 2026 at the age of 79. Born on July 6 1946 in La Luna in Gunica Puerto Rico. Aida was predeceased by her parents Salvatore Feliciano and Josefa Camacho. She is survived by her husband Richard children Richard John Guy brother Elpidio Feliciano and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Aida lived life with love faith and a devotion to God and Family. Those who knew Aida will remember her kindness generosity and the way she made ordinary moments feel special. Please join us for a memorial and celebration of life on May 23 2026 at 100 p.m. at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ South Shore 1800 30th St SE Ruskin FL 33570. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite memory to share. Respectfully we ask guests to limit their dialogue to…

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Asuncion Maria Cruz

, Florida

A committal service for Asuncion will be held Monday May 18 2026 from 1200 PM to 1230 PM at Garden of Memories Cemetery E Lake Ave Tampa FL 33610. When you optout your preferences are applied on a browser and device basis and you will need to set your preferences for each browser and device you use to access our website. If you clear the Cookies on your device or browser you may need to set your Cookies preference again. Cookieenabled optout signals may not be effective if you block or clear Cookies.

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Louis James Lyman

, Florida

Lou was born to the late Earl and Vi Lyman on May 28 1935 at Spencer Hospital in Meadville PA. He was a devout Catholic devoted husband and loving father and Papa. Lou graduated in 1953 from Linesville High School in Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April 1954 as a Seabee stationed in Yokosuka Japan. He was discharged after four years of service in March 1958 received a Navy Good Conduct Medal and was in the Naval Reserves until 1962. After being discharged he moved to Tampa FL where his parents then resided and met and married Agnes. He worked as a mechanic at Stuart Diesel for a few years before being hired by Monarch Marking Systems later bought out by Pitney Bowes as a price marking machine repair technician until he retired after many years of dedicated service. With his passion for cars and need for…

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Ruth Eleanor Ingersoll

, Florida

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