Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Francis 'Frank' Edward Wozniak

Oct 14, 2015

Francis 'Frank' Edward Wozniak, 81, of Bradenton, passed away October 14, 2015.

Frank was born in Detroit, Michigan. He proudly enlisted in the Army after graduating High School and was deployed to Korea.

After serving his country, he became employed with Sears Roebuck. He started by unloading box cars and thru hard work and determination...

Richard Lee Buckle

Oct 13, 2015

Richard Lee Buckle, 69, Bradenton died October 13, 2015.  He was born June 24, 1946 in Evanston, IL to the late Richard Buckle and Martha (Richards) Buckle Cox.

Richard is a 1964 graduate of Manatee High School, Manatee Junior College and attended the University of Florida and a graduate of University of South Florida and of Stetson...

Ollie M. Stanley

Oct 11, 2015

Ollie M. Stanley, 80, Bradenton, passed away October 11, 2015 at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

She was born on February 25, 1935 in Dudley, North Carolina to the late Joseph Taylor Sr. and Kathryn (Turrentine) Stanley.

She worked as a music teacher for many years in the Manatee County Public School system.

Ollie is...

Master Sergeant Joseph Kenneth Desrosier, Usaf

Oct 9, 2015

MSgt. (Ret.) Joseph Kenneth DesRosier passed away on Fri, Oct 9, 2015, at home in Bradenton FL.

He was born Nov 15, 1924, in Tampa, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 yrs, Lorraine Beville DesRosier. He is also survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Pamela DesRosier, Joseph A. DesRosier and Dianne...

Brigadier General John P. Casey, Us Army Jr.

Oct 9, 2015

Brigadier General John P. Casey, Jr.

February 27, 1931 – October 9, 2015

General John Casey died peacefully on Friday, the 9th of October, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones.  A Vietnam veteran, he was a senior aviator and parachutist.  His distinctions included; Legion of Merit w/ 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying...

Mary Florence Hubbard

Oct 8, 2015

Mary Florence Hubbard, 96, of Emeritus-Brookdale at Palma Sola, Bradenton, passed away peacefully Oct. 8, 2015. She was born Jan. 7, 1919 in Philadelphia, PA.

She grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. She and her husband James raised their two children in Long Island, and then moved to Tampa, in 1980. After her husband’s passing, she moved to...

John Wilson

Oct 5, 2015

John Wilson, 54, of Bradenton, passed away on October 4, 2015. John is survived by his loving family and many friends. All services will be private.

Harry B. Anderson

Oct 4, 2015

Harry B. Anderson, 87, Bradenton, passed away Oct. 4, 2015.

He was born Jan. 18, 1928 in New York, NY to the late Henry and Anna (Aitken) Anderson. Harry served stateside with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict He was a graduate of New York College, Renssler Polytechnic and University of South Florida where he received...

David Hadricky

Oct 4, 2015

David Hadricky, 59, of Ellenton, passed away on October 4, 2015. David is survived by his son Justin, nieces and nephews and friends.

Steven Thomas Weiffenbach

Oct 1, 2015

Steven Thomas Weiffenbach, 53, of Palmetto, passed away on October 1, 2015.

Steve is survived by his loving wife Barbara and brother Jon.

No local services held.

No services to be held St. Bernard Catholic Church 248 S. Harbor Drive Holmes Beach FL 34216

Marie Anne Kamischke

Sep 29, 2015

Marie Anne Kamischke, 44, Ellenton, passed away September 29, 2015 at her residence.

Marie was born on October 26, 1970 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Paul John and Theresa Ann (Norelli) Tomscik. She moved to Manatee County over 20 years ago coming from New Jersey. Marie worked as a cashier locally, and loved to do...

Jane Riley

Sep 28, 2015

Jane Riley, 96, Bradenton, passed away Sept. 28, 2015

She was born Feb. 12, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Clatus and Jeanette (Dodge) Nelson. And moved to Manatee County in 1971 where she settled on Anna Maria, and then in the mid 1990’s moved to Bradenton.

Jane was a member of the...

Norman M. Franklin

Sep 27, 2015

Norman M. Franklin, 78, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2015.

Born on September 11, 1937, Norm was a long time resident of Anna Maria Island, where he was a Marine Mechanic. He served his country as a National Guardsman, was a member of the NRA, and often enjoyed going to the gun range.

Norm...

Theodore Luther Schultz, Jr.

Sep 27, 2015

Theodore (Ted) Luther Schultz, Jr., age 95, passed away on September 27, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton, FL. Ted is survived by his daughters Sandra and Marie and loving companion, Ann Craig, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ted is a veteran of World War II, where he served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged with...

Randal Earl Shiver

Sep 26, 2015

Randal Earl Shiver, 93, Bradenton, passed away Sept. 26, 2015.

He was born December 11, 1921 in Bradenton, to the late Randall Earl and Katie (Tucker) Shiver. He served his country faithful during WWII by serving with the U.S. Navy.

In the early 1950's he moved to Miami and worked as an aeronautical engineer. He...

Robert James Hockett

Sep 24, 2015

Robert James Hockett, 77 of Bradenton, passed away September 24, 2015.

Robert was born on February 21, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio. He worked as a backhoe operator for many years. Robert moved to Bradenton in 2010 coming from The Villages, Florida.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Rebecca Hockett of Bradenton,...

Irma Waterfield White

Sep 22, 2015

Irma Waterfield White (97) joined her savior on September 22, 2015.

Irma was born and spent her first 91 years living on Knotts Island, NC.  She moved to Florida in 2008 following the death of her husband of more than 70 years, Edmond Lee White.

Irma is survived by her loving nieces Ann Twomey, Cindy...

Joan Elizabeth Doyle

Sep 21, 2015

Joan Elizabeth Doyle, 83, of Bradenton, passed away on September 21, 2015.

Joan is survived by her brothers and sisters and her loving extended family.

Private family services.

Private Family Services White Oak Grove Cemetery Greenfield-Sabina Road Buena Vista OH 43160

Jack L. Rayburn

Sep 18, 2015

Jack L. Rayburn, 58 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Bay Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton.

Jack was born on April 12, 1957 in Tucson, Arizona to Jack and Doris (Hamilton) Rayburn. He moved to Bradenton in 1984 coming from Washington Courthouse, Ohio.

He started working for...

Stephen Brian Freeman

Sep 13, 2015

Stephen B. Freeman, 57, of Bradenton, passed away on Sept 13, 2015.

He is survived by his beloved wife Terry and a large and loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Sept 26, 2015 from 4:00-6:00pm at G T Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W.

Celebration of Life 2015-09-26...