Sarasota, FL Obituaries

Edgar William Gay Jr. passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 55. He was born on July 15, 1970. Edgar was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Justin Lee Markey, 43, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on January 1, 2026. Justin proudly served with the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue for over 17 years and was a dedicated, respected member of th...

Terry Melvin Schaefer passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on September 2, 1944. Terry was a resident of Aspen, Colorado.

Jean Ann Finnery, born on June 17, 1940, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 85. Jean Ann was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Violet Kauffman, age 94, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2026. Violet was born in Morrocco, Indiana, on August 31, 1931. She attended school through the 8th grade. Violet was marrie...

Palmina Damone, born on September 10, 1941, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 84. Palmina was a resident of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. A graveside service will be held at Palms Memorial Par...

Zanith Elaine Brunda, 78, of Nokomis, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2026. Zanith was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on May 5, 1947. She was preceded in death by her first ...

Edward Humphreys, 73, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on December 30, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1952, in the County of Kent, United Kingdom, to Alan and Olive Humphreys. Ed earned a Master’s deg...

Ana Ines (Salazar) Trivax, age 96, formerly of Livonia, MI, passed on December 30, 2025 in Sarasota, FL. She is survived by her children, Diana Trivax-Levy (Bryan Levy), David Trivax (Andrea), and Dwa...

Paula Freed, age 84, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Paula was born on October 3, 1941, in Harrisburg, PA, to Geor...

Paula Freed, age 84, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Paula was born on October 3, 1941, in Harrisburg, PA, to Geor...

Ann Lewandowski, born on April 9, 1926, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 99. Ann was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Byron Schenk was truly one of a kind. From setting pins by hand at a bowling alley and kicking golf balls for players in his youth, to riding in the JFK motorcade and working in Titusville alongside ...

Sharlene Hillier, 77, of Sarasota, Florida, ended her earthly journey on December 28, 2025, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, and purpose. Born on September 4, 1948, in Boulder, Colora...

It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jennifer “Jenni” McGinn, who died peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on April 2, 1936, in Chr...

Mr. Shirley Lee Turner, III, formerly of Waverly, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at home with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. Born December 5, 1962, to Shirley Lee ...

Irving Brown May 19, 1938 – December 27, 2025 Irving Brown, a self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at his home in Tampa, Florida, at age 87. Born in Manchester, England, ...

Seth F. Scott, age 40, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Seth was born February 28, 1985 in Beckley, West Virginia. Seth was a graduate of Independence High School in Coal City,...

Peter Curtis Bayer passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the age of 87 in Sarasota, Florida, after a courageous battle of Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Peter was born on July...

Edward Terry Lipford, born on December 19, 1944, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Robert L Acree Jr., formally of Cleveland Ohio passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida on December 23 2025. He was 98 years old. Bob, as he was called, is survived by five children from his first...

Joseph Anthony Bruno, Sr. Sr., born on May 4, 1927, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 98. He was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Edward Carl Lucic Jr. passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on April 7, 1948.

Lillian K. King, 73, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Lillian was born in Honey Brook, Pennsyl...

Herbert W. Henrichs, 100, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on December 22, 2025. Herbert was born in Mulberry, Indiana on June 13, 1925. He was married to Rita A. Hamilton on June 11, 1950. Herber...

Ollie “Babe” Long, 96, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on December 22, 2025. Ollie was born in Soperton, Georgia, to Sidney and Nellie Spann on August 12, 1929. She worked for over 25 years for Ma...

Marie L. Krieger, born on August 28, 1946, in Grinelle, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 79. Marie was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Lawrence (Larry) Golberg, 94, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Sarasota Florida after battling kidney disease. Larry was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on December 16, 1931. He was the only child of Mo...

Jacqueline Louise Gensemer, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Mrs. Gensemer was born on November 29, 1938, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. She was a 1956 graduate of Lebano...

Mark Freedman. July 27, 1939 to December 18, 2025. Mark was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His father’s family had emigrated there from Galicia. When Mark was 7 years old the family moved to the ...

Leovigildo Labandeira, born on December 29, 1931, in Cuba, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 93. He was a resident of Sarasota, Florida. A graveside service will be held at External Ser...

Anita Shirley Kepnes, born on April 9, 1927, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 98. Anita was a resident of Siesta Key, Florida.

Jack S. O'Neill, age 73, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on December 18, 2025. Jack was born on February 18, 1952 in Sarasota to the late Martin and Julia (Turbeville) O'Neill. Jack was a graduate of...

Thelma S. Lawson, 70, of Sarasota, lovingly known as Dolly to family and friends passed away on November 20, 2025. Born August 2, 1955 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late...

Ann Lea Jacobson-Lenk passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on January 29, 1938. Ann Lea Jacobson-Lenk was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Mary Frances Roebuck, born on July 16, 1943, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 82.

A man of immense integrity, visionary leadership, and unwavering devotion to his family, George L Korthauer Jr., passed away at his home he shared with his wife Brenda in Sarasota, Florida on December...

Lawrence "Larry" Russell Sutherland passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Bradenton, Florida. Larry was born on June 14, 1933 (Flag Day) in Fremont, Michigan to the...

Frank RJ Schiavo, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, our family’s cherished brother, cousin, uncle, and godfather, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love and support of family and ...

Carol B. Davenport, 96, died today in Sarasota, FL. Native of Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Howard O. Babcock of Buffalo and the late Mrs. H. Cowles Wadsworth of Buffalo and Naples, FL...

Eunice Y. Mitchell, 89, of Sarasota, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Mrs. Mitchell was born on February 3, 1936, in Panama City, Panama, to the late Carlos B. Munoz and Clara J. Saldana Rovi...

In Loving Memory Celebrating a Life Well-Lived: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Ruth Hart (Coleman), fondly known as Peggy. A devoted Christian, Peggy lived her life wi...

Susan Hinkle Chapman, 78, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on December 13, 2025. Susan was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Paul and Audrey Hinkle on April 18, 1947. She graduated from Sarasota High S...

Chri Rae Collins, born on November 28, 1959, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 66. She was a resident of Sarasota, Florida.

Joyce Elaine Nerthling (nee Arnold), 98, of Sarasota, FL, died on December 12, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Nerthling; daughters Bobbi Roberson of Sarasota and Karlyn E. Nerthl...

Randall L. Davidsen, aged 73, passed away on December 12, 2025. Born on January 7, 1952, Randall resided in Sarasota, Florida.

Marcy Freed Kennelly of Sarasota, Florida passed away on December 11, 2025. She was 73. Marcy was born on March 22, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Zangwill and Bluma Duboff Freed. She graduated ...

Kim Donald Rush, born on October 8, 1951, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a resident of Byron Center, Michigan.

Ruth Miller, age 93 of Sarasota, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was born in Spencerville, IN on July 26, 1932. Ruth was a homemaker, skilled seamstress, and avid baker. She was well ...

Archie Suse, 88, of University Park passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Mr. Suse was born April 4, 1937, in Clinton, Missouri and was a graduate of Clinton High School. He was a United States Navy ...