Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Jun 8, 2015

Elizabeth Ann Clouse, 57, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on June 8, 2015.

She was born on May 10, 1958 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Charles F. and Eleanor (Berry) Clouse, and moved here to Florida at the young age of 1 year old.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her brother, Doug in 2007...

Jun 5, 2015

James A. Compton, 66 of Palmetto, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at the TideWell Hospice House in Bradenton.

James was born March 22, 1949 in Melbourne, Florida to the late Kenneth James and Aila Elisabeth (Sommerschield) Compton. James moved to the Manatee County area in 2005. He worked as a salesman for Florida Cooling Supply in...

Jun 5, 2015

Nancy Marie Dinsky, 68, Bradenton, passed away June 5, 2015.

She was born December 14, 1946 in Pensacola, FL to the late Guy and Hazel (Knowles) Blackmon. Nancy moved to Bradenton in 1976 coming from Margate. She along with her husband founded N&N Associate’s in 1978 and served as VP until 2006 when the business was sold....

Jun 1, 2015

Ryan Douglas Silverman, 32, Bradenton, passed away June 1, 2015 at his home.

He was born October 16, 1982 in Bradenton, FL to Mark & Kathy (Mims) Silverman. Ryan was a 2001 graduate of Southeast High School. He received his B.S. Degree in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida. After teaching high school for...

May 31, 2015

Carol L. Davis, 75, Bradenton, passed away May 31, 2015.

She was born August 21, 1939 in Springfield, MA to the late E. Theodore and Helene (Ziegengeist) Hirsch. She was a 1960 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Nursing. Carol worked as a Registered Nurse for many years with her final years working as a Psychiatric...

May 30, 2015

Andrea Faith White, 24, of Bradenton, passed away on May 30, 2015.

Andrea is survived by her children; Gordo, Zaiden, and Jackie, her mother Denise White and a large and loving extended family.

All Services will be private

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May 30, 2015

Theresa Kommers, 101, Bradenton, passed away May 30, 2015.

She was born April 11, 1914 in Guttenberg, NJ to the late Frank and Helen (Mihalovich) Rehak. Theresa was a graduate and salutatorian of Hillsborough High School in Tampa. She received her B.S. Degree from the University of Tampa, and also attended Florida Southern College and Florida State...

May 28, 2015

Karen Heidi Nelson, In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 28, 2015. Karen Heidi Nelson lost her courageous battle with cancer, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1959, eventually moving to Bradenton in 1970, upon her father's retirement from the...

May 26, 2015

Raymond J. Martin, of Bradenton, passed away on May 26, 2015.

He is survived by his 2 beautiful daughters; Jamie (Scott) Miller and Kristy Martin, his loving extended family and best friends; Mary, Judy and Brie.

He was born to Paul and Catherine in Connellsville Pennsylvania.

Private family services were held. Further services...

May 26, 2015

Patricia "Patsy" June Collis, 70, Parrish, passed away May 26, 2015.

She was born September 10, 1944 in Canton, OH to the late Richard and Dorothy (Sabin) Travers. Patsy moved to Manatee County in 1956 coming from Canton.

She was a graduate of the 1962 Class of Manatee High School. Locally she worked as a...

May 22, 2015

Samuel Max Knowles, died, May 22, 2015.

A 2000 graduate from Bayshore High School. He was employed by Stabil (pavers) where he had spent the last year working as a manager.

Sam is survived by his children, Samuel Bryant, Vincent Luke and Ronni Bella; his mother, Susan and his siblings: Lawrence, John, Louis and Jacquelyn,...

May 21, 2015

Larry Timothy Smith of Bradenton, FL, passed away on May 21st, 2015.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marsha R. Smith. 2 Daughters: Gretchen Miller and Bridget Smith. 4 Grandchildren: Matthew, Caleb, Sadie, and Joshua. 2 Brothers: Dwight Smith and Steve (Linda) Smith as well as 4 sisters: Charlotte (Sam) Bailey, Carolyn (Ron) Cadle,...

May 18, 2015

Jeffrey George Willey, 72, Bradenton, died May 18, 2015.

Jeffrey was born on December 5, 1942 in the village of Malone, New York to the late George and Irma (Kunzer) Willey. He moved to Manatee County from Troy, New York as a teenager.

He worked as a Police Officer for the former Anna...

May 16, 2015

Annie Gladys Chastain, 94, Bradenton, passed away May 16, 2015.

Gladys was born October 27, 1920 in Dothan, AL to the late Rush L. and Lois (Green) Coe. She moved to Bradenton in the 1940’s coming from Tampa.

She was the former owner and bookkeeper along with her late husband of the Trailways Bus Station...

May 13, 2015

Roger Winford Dixon, 70, Bradenton, passed away May 13, 2014.

Roger was born August 26, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harvey and Dorothy (Stepp) Dixon. He was a Vietnam veteran who served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam Era. Roger worked as a machinery repairman for Cummins Diesel in Columbus, IN from which he retired...

May 11, 2015

Jeanne Shirley Baker, 87 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at her residence.

Jeanne was born on November 21, 1927 in Erma, New Jersey to the late Earl Edwin and Elizabeth Adaline (McNeill) Hoover. She was the former owner of Marlyn Manor Beauty Salon for over 15 years, and Gateway Diner for over...

May 9, 2015

Lt. Col.  Kieran Olson Chapel, U.S. Air Force-Retired, 83, passed away May 9, 2015.

Kieran was born June 19, 1931 in Montville, Connecticut to the late Charles Francis and Bridgett Emmeline (Kieran) Chapel.

Kieran served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era, where he served with Military...

May 8, 2015

Timothy Patrick Reidy, of Bradenton, passed away on May 8, 2015, at Blake Medical Center.

Born in Ballon, Ireland, Mr. Reidy came to Manatee County with late wife Jacinta from Carlow, Ireland, in 1992.

He worked for Hurricane Hank's Liquors on Anna Maria Island.

His survivors include his two daughters Blair and Leah,...

May 8, 2015

James Tower Heidenreich, 58, passed away May 8th, 2015.

James was born November 21st, 1956, in Cincinnati Ohio to the late George and Marilyn (Loos) Heidenreich.  Jim graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1980, where he played Football for the 'Bear Cats'. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

After college,...

May 7, 2015

Louise E. Stickel of Bradenton. Louise departed this earth to be eternally with God, on May 7, 2015 at the age of 95.

Louise retired to Ellenton, FL from Massillon, OH in 1978. She has made her home for the past five years at Westminster Towers of Bradenton.

She was preceded in death by her...