Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Russell L. Pillifant was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome with TP 53 mutation on September 7, 2023 and given 5-10 months to live. He vowed this disease would not control him and that he would r...

Fred William Bolte passed on June 16, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on February 16, 1941, Fred lived in Bradenton, Florida.

Mozie Bell Brown was born on March 2, 1936, and peacefully fell asleep in death on June 12, 2026, at the age of 90. Mozie was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1963 and faithfully served Jeho...

Barbara Ann Dimperio passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83.

Richard J Thomas passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 77; born March 26, 1949, Richard lived in Bradenton, Florida.

Sam Michael Sciturro was born January 31, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, during the height of the Great Depression, the experience which shaped his entire life. His parents, Michael Sciturro (dec) and Ro...

Edward Carmack Segerson Jr. passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on June 5, 1943, and residing in Bradenton, Florida.

Sylvia Halfacre passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband Norman Halfacre and her son Justin Halfacre Visitation will be held at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home ...

Mildred Ruth Cadman passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 98.

Melvin Michael Ochab Jr. of Bradenton, Florida passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on July 27, 1960, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Melvin Michael Ochab Sr. and Rose Marie Ochab ...

Robert (Bob) Szakacs of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd at the age of 73. He was born on January 1st, 1953, in Passaic County, New Jersey and grew up in Washington Township, New ...

Caroline Poling Steward, 89, of Bradenton, FL, went to be with the Lord June 4th, 2026. She was a Bradenton native. The most important decision of her life was made at nine years old, when she gave he...

Louis Scott Piazza passed on June 2, 2026, at the age of 59, and was born on August 24, 1966. Louis resided in Englewood, Florida.

Dianne Leigh Snarski, born on June 8, 1944, in Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 3, 2026, in Sarasota, Florida, just shy of her 82nd birthday. Dianne lived a life...

Vinod Shiva Patel passed on June 1, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on January 15, 1954, and residing in Bradenton, Florida.

Mary J. (LaForsch) Carey died peacefully on May 29, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 78. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 9, 1948, Mary earned her bachelor’s degr...

Rajeshwar "Raj" Dogra passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, laughter and devotion to family. Raj was born on February 13, 1938, in Kan...

Donald Lee Hampton, 87, passed away on May 27, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on September 4, 1938, Donald dedicated his life to his family and his work, leaving a lasting impact on those around hi...

Scott Simsa Sr., age 69, passed on May 27, 2026, and was a resident of Riverview, Florida. Visitation will be held at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave Eas...

Lane Hartle passed away at her home in Sarasota on May 26, 2026. She was born in 1936 in Warsaw, Indiana to Ruth Harmon and R.B. “Ted” Williams. She attended elementary schools in Warsaw and graduated...

Ryan Jack Driscoll, 25, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away on May 21, 2026. Born on June 28, 2000, in Winfield, Illinois, Ryan grew up surrounded by love and laughter. He graduated from Ravenwood...

Clarence “Clay” Glenn Yoder, 91, of Sarasota, FL, went to be with The Lord in heaven on May 25, 2026. He was born in Jackson, Kansas on June 30, 1934. He married Violet "Vi" Faye Birky on July 31, 1...

Diane A. Festa, age 61, of Lakewood Ranch, FL peacefully passed away on May 23, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on July 3, 1964 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Katina and Alexan...

Jo-Ann Annette Kannapinn passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 10, 1943, Jo-Ann was a resident of Palmetto, Florida.

Patricia Ann Parusa passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 82. Patricia was a resident of Bradenton, Florida.

Plessie Mae Byrd passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on July 31, 1933, in Lockhart, Alabama, Plessie Mae Byrd was a resident of Parrish, Florida. Visitation will be held on May 30, 20...

With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Nayeli Santos on May 19, 2026. Nayeli was deeply loved by her family and everyone blessed to know her. Her beautiful s...

Dolores K. Porter, 92, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of New York, New York, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. Born on January 3, 1934, in New York, New York, Dolores lived a life marked by ki...

Gloria Marie O’Dell, our beloved "Mom, Nanny, & Goose,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was 93 years old. Born with a natural grace and striking beauty, Gloria captured life wit...

Rosa McGregor passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on May 17, 1958, and residing in Bradenton, Florida.

Rene A Rivas passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on March 11, 1934, and residing in Bradenton, Florida.

Anita Baldassari Smith passed on May 15, 2026, at the age of 81.

Sybil McGregor passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 63.

Paul Richard (Dick) Rodocker, long time resident of Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed peacefully on May 9, 2026. Dick was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 1, 1934. He graduated from Holt ...

Phyllis Elaine Dennison, age 95, of Bradenton, Florida (formerly Wesley, Maine) passed away peacefully at home, on May 11, 2026, surrounded by family. Phyllis was born on December 6, 1930, in Cherryfi...

William "Bill" Buel Case Jr., 78, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born December 18, 1946, in Mississippi, Bill grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He served proudly in...

James Kenneth Runyan passed on May 10, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on September 20, 1965, James Kenneth Runyan was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Robin Kupietz, 76, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away on May 6, 2026, after a period of pain and discomfort in her later years. Robin was born on March 12, 1950, in Queens, NY, to Marjorie and Georg...

Michael John Dunlop, age 64, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Michael was the beloved son o...

Ellen Wile, a longtime resident and active participant in the community of Palmetto, Fla., died on May 8, 2026, at the age of 69. Ellen was born on November 16, 1956, and raised in Ipswich, Massachus...

Martin Robert Hartmann, a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, generosity, and an unmistakable zest for life. Born on October 9, 194...

Paul R. Ryden, born on November 24, 1939, in Gladwin, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. At the age of 86, Paul left behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and ...

Raymond Cecil Gardner passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 88. Raymond was a resident of Bradenton, Florida. Born on July 10, 1937, Raymond’s Memorial Service will be held at Sarasota National Cemeter...

Melvin S. Ross passed on May 3, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 4, 1936, in Cleveland, Melvin lived in Sarasota, Florida.

Claudette P Martin passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 77, born on June 24, 1948, and was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

JAMES MICHAEL BOYLE (Jim) residing in Bradenton, FL was called to his eternal home at the age of 77 on May 3, 2026. He was born in Toledo, OH on January 28, 1949. The family later moved to Kalamazoo, ...

Charles A Sullivan passed on May 2, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 14, 1938, Charles lived in Ocala, Florida.

Timothy Paul Grimes, age 48, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 4, 2026, at his home in Florida. Tim was born on July 18, 1977, in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Silver Creek High Scho...

Robert (“Bob”) Graydon Smith of Palmetto, Fla. passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on November 30, 1956, Bob was the second son of Oscar Smith Jr. and Carolyn Frances Smith. He was a l...

Daniel Ray Kuhner, 84, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 3, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his beloved wife, Alice, and his daughter, Penny. Born in Portsmouth, O...