Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas

Frank Bradley Holcomb
Sep 11, 2016
Frank Bradley Holcomb, 71, of Bradenton, passed away on September 11, 2016.
Born on August 31, 1945 in Hartford Ct to Jenny Almira Holcomb Lewison and Burton Holcomb.
Frank attended Mt. Everett High School and was a basketball All-Star at Western Massachusetts High School. He also attended San Diego University.
Proudly served in...

Franz-Erich Brunath
Sep 6, 2016
Franz-Erich Brunath, 56, of Bradenton, passed away on September 6, 2016.
He is survived by his loving wife; Barbara, daughter; Heather, brother; Rudy and sister in law; Debbie.
Private Family Services Ss Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church 2850 75th St W Bradenton FL 34209
Gramer Dixie Foster
Sep 4, 2016
Gramer Dixie Foster, 89, Bradenton, passed away Sept. 4, 2016.
Gramer was born on June 20, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Pilot with North Central Airlines, then Pilot and Senior Vice President of Flight Operations with Republic Airlines, and Pilot and Senior Vice-President of Maintenance and Engineering with Northwest Airlines with 32 ½ years of...

Jeanne Spagnolo
Sep 2, 2016
Wynema Jeanne Spagnolo, 97, of Bradenton, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.
Jeanne was born on November 25, 1918 in Marion, Indiana to the late Russell A. and Edith (McMillan) Weesner. She has been a resident of Bradenton since the mid 1970’s coming here from South Bend, Indiana. While living...

Gary Lee Parrish
Sep 2, 2016
Gary Lee Parrish, 72 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away September 2, 2016 at the Bradenton Healthcare Nursing Home in Bradenton.
Gary was born on February 3, 1944 in Manistique, Michigan to the late William and Anna Parrish. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Navy. Following his military service he worked as a...

Jaime Cabal, Jr.
Aug 27, 2016
Jaime Cabal, Jr., 69 of Bradenton, passed away August 27, 2016 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.
Jaime was born on March 8, 1947 in Tampa, Florida. He was a lifelong resident of Florida, and served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War by serving with the United States Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate 2nd...

Louis D. Figari
Aug 25, 2016
Louis D. Figari, a long time resident of Holmes Beach, passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2016.
He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 15, 1950 to Marie and Louis Figari Sr. He lived in Closter (Bergen County), NJ for 32 years where he attended Northern Valley Regional High School. He graduated from LaSalle University...
Richard Thomas Sconyers
Aug 23, 2016
Richard Thomas Sconyers, 26, of Bradenton, passed away on August 23, 2016.
He is survived by his son Roman, fiance' Lindsey Cox, father Samuel (Jodi) Sconyers, sisters; Brittany Sconyers, Tiffany Sconyers, Jewelee Sconyers, Savannah Sconyers, Dakota Sconyers, Dana Kirkland, brothers; Petronilo Marin, Miguel Marin, Dalon Sconyers, Jody Ferrell, Jonathan Ferrell, Marty Nieto, David Kirkland, grandparents; Linda (Mencho)...

Matthew Tyler Hendricks
Aug 22, 2016
Matthew Tyler Hendricks, 27 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away suddenly August 22, 2016 in Palmetto.
Matthew was born on June 20, 1989 in Bradenton, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Manatee County. He worked locally in the construction field and attended the Church of the Cross in Bradenton.
Survived by his significant other; Brittany...
Brian Corwin Davis
Aug 19, 2016
Brian Corwin Davis, 54, Bradenton, passed away August 19, 016 due to heart complications.
Brian was born on September 17, 1961 in Huntington, WV to Jack Corwin and Edith (Harshbarger) Davis. He received his Bachelors in English with a minor in History and his Masters in English from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He went on to...
James 'Jj' Johnson
Aug 18, 2016
James 'J.J.' Johnson, age 74, of Sarasota, passed away on August 18, 2016. He was a loving father and a great friend to many.
He is survived by his children, son Michael and daughter Laura and Delores, mother of his children.He was predeceased by his parents, John and Helen and brother, John, Junior.
James was...

Florence T. Becht
Aug 18, 2016
Florence T. Becht, 96, of Bradenton, formally of New Jersey, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2016.
Florence is survived by her loving children; Robert (Deborah) and John (Janice), 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband John and son Kevin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Gary Frederic Chaky Sr.
Aug 16, 2016
Gary Frederic Chaky Sr. of Bradenton, passed away at home on August 16, 2016.
He is survived by 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 brother.
Gary will be interred at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota Florida.

Chris Eugene Mckinney
Aug 16, 2016
Chris Eugene McKinney, 72, of Bradenton, passed away on August 16, 2016.
He is survived by his loving sister.
Private family services.
Call the funeral home for family contact information.
Private Family Services
Arthur Robert Pierce
Aug 14, 2016
Arthur Robert Pierce, 72, Bradenton, passed away August 14, 2016 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.
Arthur was born on May 11, 1944 in Rutland, Vermont to the late Harold and Flora (Nailor) Pierce. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Navy.
Survived by his son Eric of Matthews, North...

David Howard Popper
Aug 14, 2016
David Howard Popper, 54 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2016 at his residence.
David was born on August 16, 1961 in Sumter, South Carolina to Herbert Melvin and Barbara Ruth (Blankeship) Popper. He worked as a licensed tool and die maker and has been a resident of Bradenton for the last four years coming...
Patrick Walter Guy
Aug 11, 2016
Patrick Walter Guy, 32, Palmetto, passed away suddenly August 11, 2016.
Patrick was born March 11, 1984 in Ft. Worth, TX and moved to Manatee County in 1989. He was a graduate of Bayshore High School and the MTI Culinary Arts Program.
He was predeceased by his father Terrence Patrick Guy in 2010, and is...

Betsy M. Faulkner
Aug 6, 2016
Betsy M. Faulkner, 66, of Bradenton, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016.
She is survived by her fiance'; Walter, nephew; Matthew, and many friends. She is also survived by her pets, which she referred to as her children, cat; Beni and dogs; Boo and Bocci.
Betsy had a Masters Degree in...

George Joseph Stranahan, Iii
Aug 6, 2016
George Joseph Stranahan, III, of Bradenton, passed away August 6, 2016.
Georgie was born June 11, 1993 in Buffalo, NY. He moved to Bradenton at the young age of 4 years old. He was a 2011 graduate of Bayshore High School and attended Manatee Community College. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Boy Scout...

Charles Vernon Wilhoite
Aug 2, 2016
Charles Vernon Wilhoite, 66, of Bradenton, passed away on August 2, 2016.
He is survived by his son; Leon Wilhoite, fiance'; Kathy Martineau, 2 brothers; Ronald and Mack, and 1 sister; Julane.
Charles retired from the Manatee County School Board after 27 years of service, working in many different departments over that time.
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