Bradenton, FL Obituaries

May 9, 2024

Harry Foster Harris, 90, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home on May 9, 2024, with his loving wife Melinda by his side, after a seven-year long fight with

dementia.

Harry was born on January 26, 1934, in Arlington, Virginia, graduated from Washington Lee High School and entered the Army shortly...

May 9, 2024

Harold Roy Stannard Jr., 80, of Ellenton, Florida, passed away on May 9, 2024.

He was in Hartford, Connecticut, to Jennie and Harold Stannard Sr.

Harold retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was also a volunteer fire fighter for 25 years.

Harold is survived by his...

May 8, 2024

Mark Steven Lester, 62, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on May 8, 2024.

He was born in Richmond, Virginia to Patsey and Raymond Lester Sr.

Mark loved Nascar and has been to many of their tracks. He most often went with his dad, Ray Jr, Rex, and Rodney. No matter which...

May 8, 2024

Rosa Maria Sanchez, 90, of Bradenton, passed away on May 8, 2024.

She was born on June 9, 1933, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She was a seamstress.

She is survived by her son, Jose Vasquez, and loving family and friends.

Services were held on May 16, 2024.

May 5, 2024

Everett L. Beal, 77, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 5, 2024.

He was born in Accokeek, Maryland.

Everett is survived by his companion, Frances Dudley and many friends.

He enjoyed creating with his hands and was able to use this in his profession as a...

May 5, 2024

Pauline Ruth Humphrey, born November 9, 1928, passed away May 5, 2024, at the age of 96 in Parrish, Florida.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Humphrey Briggs and her son-in-law Ronald Briggs with whom she lived with for the past 20 years. She is also survived by her nephews, Floyd and Richard Humphrey...

May 5, 2024

Michael L. Nichols, 54, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on May 5, 2024.

He was born in Greenville, Michigan to Linda and Robert Nichols.

Michael is survived by his wife, Rhonda Johns, and many extended family members and friends.

He worked as a handyman in construction.

May 4, 2024

Linda Susan Tyre, 66, of Bradenton, died on May 4, 2024. She was born in Homested, FL, on May 18, 1957.

She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Serrano.  No services are scheduled at this time.

May 3, 2024

Anne M. Polito, age 88, passed away on May 3, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of MaryAnne Ellsworth (Steve) and the late Michele Napolitano. Grandmother to Stephen Anthony and Michele Theresa. Loving sister to Theresa Incognito and the late Patrick, Jack, and Frank. Loving Aunt and Grandma Annie too many.

Apr 30, 2024

Jose Miguel Calas Figueredo of Bradenton passed away on April 30, 2024.

He is survived by his wife, Naila Leyva Martinez and his loving family.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

Apr 29, 2024

Dennis Edward Romano Sr, 83, of Palmetto, passed away on April, 29, 2024.

He was born to Helen and Anthony Romano in Islip, New York.

Dennis was proud to serve his community in the police department, working his way up to detective.

Dennis is survived by his...

Apr 23, 2024

Larry G. Correll, Sr., of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Slatington, Walnutport and Macungie, PA and Sarasota, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Tidewell Hospice - Lakewood Ranch.

He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Schneck) Correll, who passed away last December. Born in Slatington on April 23, 1941, he was the son...

Apr 22, 2024

Mavis Olive Degelman, 90, of Sarasota, passed away on April 22, 2024.  She was born

in Dalton, MN, on July 3, 1933.  She is predeceased by her husband, and is survived

by her sister, Jane Ward. No local services are scheduled at this time.

Apr 22, 2024

Nelson Scott Hernandez, 71, passed away on April 22, 2024, in Bradenton Florida. He suffered a heart attack and had been dealing with a neuromuscular disease for 16 years.

Nelson was born February 11, 1953 in Washington, DC at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to Lt. Col. Mario M. Hernandez and Conchita L. Hernandez.

Apr 19, 2024

Nancy Darlene Hartley, 81, of Bradenton, died on April 19, 2024.  She was born on August 29, 1942, in Butler, PA.

She is survived by her niece, Tracy Allen and sister, Loretta Heede.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 18, 2024

Words cannot express the sadness at loss of Stephen Daniel Kovarsky, of Bradenton, Florida. He passed away on March 18, 2024.

He was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Brenda and Daniel Kovarsky.

Stephen was a man with a zest for life. He always has a smile for you and when he ...

Apr 18, 2024

Clare M. Stevens, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on April 18, 2024.

She was born in Bayonne, New Jersey to Clara and Thomas Murphy.

Clare was a music teacher. She loved passing on her life long appreciation of music to her students.

She is survived by her...

Apr 16, 2024

James “Jim” William Strohbusch, 67, formerly of Jefferson, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 16 at his home in Ellenton, Florida.

Jim was born Feb. 22, 1957 to William “Bill” J. and Mary Strohbusch. He grew up in a lively neighborhood in Jefferson, where his parents settled after Bill’s return from military service.

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Apr 12, 2024

Ullando A. Savoca, of Bradenton, FL,  passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024. He was born in Premier, WV, on March 9,1939 to the late Salvatore and Maria Savoca.

Ullando is a US Navy veteran who proudly served his country.

Ullando, (also Dad, Grampa and PopPop) was preceded in death by...

Apr 11, 2024

Jean Lee Patschke, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on April 11, 2024.

She was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Jean met and married a Naval officer and spent the next fifteen years traveling and creating a home for her family in several states and overseas. She later enjoyed a career as an executive secretary...