Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Jun 15, 2024

James Long, of Bradenton, passed away on June 15, 2024.

He was a hometown boy, born and raised here in Bradenton.

James is survived by his loving wife; Denise Long, son; Austin Long, and brother; George Long.

Private family services.

Jun 9, 2024

Nancy J. Lifsey, 85, of Bradenton, passed away on June 9, 2024.

She was born in Lombard, Illinois, to Eva and Charles Williams.

Nancy was a kind hearted person who you could strike up a conversation with and was loved by all.

She loved to garden and tend to...

Jun 1, 2024

Helen (Hunter) Randall was born on January 28, 1939 in Parrish, FL to the late John and Mozell Hunter. She passed away on June 1, 2024 in Bradenton, FL at the age of 85.

Helen married the late Wallace Edward Randall. She attended Manatee County Schools. She was employed at Manatee Memorial Hospital and Bradenton...

May 31, 2024

William Roy Clansky, 68, of Bradenton, died on May 31, 2024.

Born on February 12, 1956, in Elmhurst, Illinois.

He worked in sales in the telecommunication industry.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Clansky, his brother, Ken Clansky and many extended family members and friends.

Services are private.

May 30, 2024

Dr. Ralph Judson Thompson, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, in Tidwell Hospice, Bradenton, Florida surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Greenville, Texas to Waddy Judson Thompson and Janetti Thompson, Ralph grew up the youngest and only boy of five children on his family’s dairy farm. After graduating from high school,...

May 30, 2024

Scott Roland Jaris, 61, of Bradenton, passed away on May 30, 2024.

Mr. Jarvis was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 17, 1963.  He worked

as a tile setter.  He is survived by his daughter Jacqualynn Jarvis.

No services are planned at this time.

May 30, 2024

CW4 (Retired) Raymond E. Green Sr

Chief Warrant Officer Raymond E. Green Sr, 85, of Bradenton, FL passed away after a protracted illness with his beloved wife Monique, by his side.

A resident of Bradenton, FL, a US Army and Vietnam Veteran, Ray had a long tenure of service as both...

May 29, 2024

Jack passed away in Bradenton, FL, May 29, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Lakeland, Florida, on April 7, 1930.

He is preceded in death by his father, Estein Lee Pollock and his mother Ruby Ernestine Pollock, brother Orrin, and sister Donna.

Jack is survived by his...

May 29, 2024

Nicholas Anthony DeGaetano, 79, of Bradenton, passed away on May 29, 2024.

He was born May 23, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY.  He was an upholsterer. He was

predeceased by his wife and is survived by his son, Dominick P. DeGaetano.

Inurnment will be at Bay Pines Cemetery at a later date.

May 27, 2024

Brucidean Margaret Sweeter, 84, of Bradenton, passed away on May 27, 2024.

She was born on April 27, 1940, in Tulsa, OK. Mrs. Sweeter was a nurse. She is predeceased

by her husband and is survived by her daughter, Debbie Newby.  No services

are scheduled at this time.

May 26, 2024

David Roy Ingram, 66, of Bradenton, died on May 26, 2024. He was born

on March 9, 1958, in Shippensburg, PA.  He worked as a District Manager

in the home improvement industry. He is survived by his son, Beau Ingram,

loving family and friends.  No serviced are scheduled at this time.

May 21, 2024

Mario Greene, 57, of Bradenton, passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born

in Atlanta, GA, on December 29, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Greene.

No services are scheduled at this time.

May 20, 2024

Theodore Roosevelt Simpkins, II (Ted), 63, of Bradenton, Florida passed away May 20, 2024.

Ted was a graduate of Southeast High School, served in the U.S. Army, was an honorary Kentucky Colonel, and Past Worshipful Master of Manatee Mason Lodge #31 F&AM in Bradenton, Fl.

Ted was predeceased by his parents,...

May 18, 2024

Melanie Carol Alibasic, 59, of Sarasota, passed away on May 18, 2024.

She was born in Tampa, FL on October 9, 1964.

Ms. Alibasic was a Senior Data Analyst. She is survived by her daughter, Ariell Sheppard.

No local services are planned at this time.

May 16, 2024

Kim Cummins, age 70, of Bradenton, FL passed peacefully May 16, 2024, surrounded by his wife and sisters, and held in the hearts of those who loved him dearly.

Kim is survived by his wife Kathi Cummins, of almost 40 years, daughter Melissa Cummins, grandchildren Sylvie and Leo Robinson, parents Bud and Alice Cummins, mother-in-law...

May 16, 2024

Eugavis Elena Flores, 50, of Bradenton, died on May 16, 2024. She was born in Uribia La Guajira on October 29, 1973.She is survived by her husband, Ruben Gonzalez Uriana,

her daughter Stefany Maria Gonzalez Flores and loving family and friends. Private family services were already held.

May 15, 2024

Wayne Edward Meyer, Jr., 59, of Bradenton, died on May 15, 2024. No services are planned.

May 14, 2024

Elizabeth Knight of Bradenton Florida passed away on May 14, 2024

She was born in Russellville, Ky and resided in Florida for over 50 years.

She is survived by her loving Children, Gary, Joyce, Trisha, and Grandchildren Bruce, Melissa and Brian. Also Great Grandchildren Kara, Kali and Kaitlyn, Great Great Grandchildren,...

May 12, 2024

Glenn Frederick Kreitzer, age 85, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio.

Glenn served in the Navy from August 31, 1956 to October 22, 1959, with honor and dedication.

He had a successful career, working at Chrysler Air-Temp Corp...

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...