Ellenton, FL Obituaries

Doris Faye Montanez passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on February 7, 1955, and residing in Bradenton, Florida.

Louis John Theis Jr. passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Louis was born on March 30, 1946, and was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Mary Jane Deeb passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on April 10, 1938, and residing in Denver, North Carolina.

Mario Guerrero passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 42. Mario was a resident of Palmetto, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th A...

Raul Nieves It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raul Nieves of Ellenton, FL who passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Raul liv...

Thomas E Bonadio, 88 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born in Lucas, Ohio, to Michael and Anna Bonadio. Thomas served in the United States Marine Corp. After serving ...

Kenneth L. Crider, 76, of Parrish, FL, passed away on July 16, 2026 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1950 in Lakeland, FL to Charles and Mildred Crider, Ken spent his teenage years...

Colleen Hofferbert was a resident of Bradenton, FL since 2002.  Colleen had 3 children, Dianne Morgan, Steve Hofferbert (DIL Debbie Hofferbert) and Clifton Hofferbert (DIL Vicki Hofferbert). She had 9...

Laura Case Schachtner passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 72. Laura was born on June 14, 1954, and was a resident of Palmetto, Florida.

James John Polashock passed on July 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on July 25, 1932, James lived in Sun City Center, Florida.

Robert Leslie Mann, 84, died July 8, 2026. Born May 25, 1942, Robert was a resident of Ellenton, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Loraine Mann; his daughters, Tina (husband Charlie Ritenour) and ...

Coralin Boyer passed on July 9, 2026. Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14 Although you were with us for a ...

In Loving Memory of John Rekkas 1935 – July 12, 2026 John Rekkas, born in Greece in 1935, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at the age of 90. A hardworking, brilliant, and devoted husband, fa...

Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" Adkins Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" Adkins, 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2026. She was born on February 3, 1962, in Geneva, NY. Mary Kay was raised in Penn Yan, NY and...

In Memory of Keith Russell Long August 28, 1955 – July 3, 2026 Keith Russell Long, age 70, passwd away peacefully on July 3rd, 2026, in Sun City, Florida. Born on August 28, 1955 in Muncie, Indiana...

In loving memory of Eugene Righsby Love Eugene Righsby Love, 91, passed away in Bradenton, Florida on June 30, 2026. Born on July 26, 1934 in Dublin, Georgia, Eugene's life was well lived. "Gene" as ...

Jocelyn Ramirez-Mojica passed on July 7, 2026, at the age of 34. Born on July 9, 1991. Jocelyn is survived by her husband Ceasar Mojica, her son Jiovanni Mojica, her daughter Jenni Mojica, and her da...

Joan Hutchinson McDonald departed this world on June 23, 2026 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, She and her husband were lifelong residents of Manatee County. A 4th generation native...

Gary L. Greenwell (May 20, 1947 – June 29, 2026) Gary Lee Greenwell, 79, of Parrish, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 29, 2026. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late S...

Frederick Earl Mills, 79, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away suddenly on 6/24/2026 in Bradenton, Florida after a brief illness. Fred was born in Fostoria to Ruth L. and Dale D. Mills. Fred had a happy ch...

Judith Eileen Oakley, age 93, of Palmetto, Florida passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1933 in Scioto County, Ohio. The daughter of the late Robert “Elmo” Jordan and ...

Thomas E Ellis passed on June 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on October 20, 1945, Thomas resided in Bradenton, Florida.

Gerald Leon Lewis passed on June 18, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on February 14, 1937, and residing in Palmetto, Florida.

Mary Loredo Gatica, born April 19, 1941, passed on June 12, 2026, at the age of 85, and was a resident of Palmetto, Florida. Visitation will be held at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park...

William V. Crusselle Jr. passed away on June 13th, 2026 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane and his sister Joann (Bob) Allender. He is a member of the Temple Terrace Mas...

William (Bill) M. Monette, 82, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on June 9 at his home in Northwest Bradenton, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on November 12, ...

Joseph F. Whalen, age 90, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1936, in Joliet, Illinois, and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1954. Jo...

Barbara Ann Perry passed on June 10, 2026, at the age of 85; born June 17, 1940, Barbara Ann Perry was a resident of Apopka, Florida.

JoAnn Ahmer, 85, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born in Rockford, Illinois, she spent most of her life there before she and her husband, Don, moved to Florida to enjoy their retire...

Gena Herring McCall passed on June 6, 2026, at the age of 92. Gena resided in Bradenton, Florida. A Committal Service will be held at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th Ave Ea...

Martiniano Herrera, age 76, passed on June 8, 2026; he was born on August 2, 1949, and was a resident of Bradenton, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Me...

Cynthia King Wardell, 76, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on June 7th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on September 8th, 1949, to John and Constance Newcomb in Jacksonv...

Michael “Mike” Alan Benishek, 72 of Ellenton, FL, passed away June 1, 2026 after a brief cancer battle. He is survived by his two sons, Cameron H. Benishek of Palmetto, FL and Alexander M. Benishek of...

Harry Francis Miedema III August 15, 1946 – May 27, 2026 Harry Miedema—saxophonist, educator, arranger, composer, and mentor—left an enduring mark on the worlds of jazz education and performance. He ...

Zofia Kowalski, 72, was called to the Lord May 27, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1953 in Jeziorzany, Poland, the 5th of 6 children born to Stanislaw and Czeslawa Szabelski. She is survived by h...

Barbara Smith Wilson passed on May 27, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on May 24, 1938.

Patricia Ann Ellis passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on July 13, 1947, and residing in Parrish, Florida.

George Franklin Pinkham III December 25, 1952 – May 27, 2026 George Franklin Pinkham III, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 27, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving ...

Jay Dean Blahnik passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on June 5, 1960, Jay lived in Ellenton, Florida.

Margaret “Pansy” E. (Pascoe) Edwards, Ellenton, FL. Died suddenly on May 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Margaret was born on December 4,1952 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies to Stanley Pascoe and Jean...

Dillie Sue Howell, beloved mother and grandmother died on May 23, 2026, at the age of 91 in Bradenton, Florida. Born September 29, 1934, in Telford Tennessee to Wiley & Ira Higgins, she grew up in St...

Irene “Molly” Hullinger passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 22, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She faced her illness with strength, grace, and unwavering det...

Dorothy Ann Jahn passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on November 20, 1935, Dorothy Ann Jahn was a resident of Lakeland, Florida.

Thomas Lowrey Goins passed away quietly on May 21st 2026, much as he lived his life — privately, simply, and on his own terms. Though he kept mostly to himself, those who knew Thomas understood ther...

Jennifer Rae Adkins passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 57. Jennifer was born on May 11, 1969, and was a resident of Ellenton, Florida.

Linda Alice Gullett Willis entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. While we grieve her absence here, we rejoice knowing she is whole, healed, and celebrating eterna...

Brian Robert Zitt passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 47. Born April 5, 1979, Brian lived in Ellenton, Florida.

Annie Lounelle Broadaway passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on February 2, 1933, and residing in Palmetto, Florida.

William Anderson Britt, age 93, passed on May 15, 2026. William was a resident of Palmetto, Florida. Visitation will be held at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park, 1400 36th Ave East, El...

Nancy Jayne Deckard passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on September 29, 1941, and residing in Parrish, Florida.