Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Larry S. Stryhas
Aug 5, 2019
Larry S. Stryhas, 78, of Bradenton, formerly of Ludlow, VT passed away peacefully August 5, 2019 with his loving family at his side.
Larry is a proud Marine Veteran and an accomplished carpenter who can build or fix anything.
He survived by his loving wife RuthAnn, their children and grandchildren.
Full obituary to...
Wilbur James Castner
Aug 4, 2019
Wilbur J. Castner ,90, of Bradenton, passed away on August 4, 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 65 years, Janet Castner, 1 son; Bradford Castner (fiancée Sandy Robinson), 3 daughters; Leslie (Ron) Silver, Marsha (Daniel) Littlefield, Jennifer Castner, 1 brother; Richard Sanders, 7 grandchildren; David (Tammy) Silver, Christie (Moshe) Bursuker, Kristina Castner, Nicholas Castner, ...
Christine Ledesma King
Aug 2, 2019
Christine was born on December 15, 1945 to Richard and Julia (Benedicto) Ledesma in New York, NY where she lived as a child until the family relocated to San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1953 to join additional family where she attended private girls school and began her life-long connection to the Presbyterian Church. At age 14, she met her...
Eric Wetzel
Jul 29, 2019
Eric Wetzel, 28, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, passed away July 29, 2019.
He is survived by his mom, Kathy Fulghum, his dad, David Wetzel Sr, his brother, David Wetzel Jr and his wife Kerry, nieces Rhiley and Madelyn, his two sisters, Shelby Wetzel and Tarra Fulghum, aunts Tina Cunningham, Sharon Chasteen and Vickie Lischka and her...
Marc Gruber Dreyer
Jul 27, 2019
Marc G. Dreyer, 64, of Bradenton passed away on July 27, 2019.
He is survived by his life partner Patrica Imes As well as by his children; Marc Jr. and Nicole, and family.
No local services to be held.
Martha A Quimby
Jul 25, 2019
Martha Allen Quimby, born on July 6, 1923 to Silas Lee and Helen Drummond Allen, in Hendersonville, NC, passed away following an extended illness on July 25, 2019. Mrs. Quimby was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, C. Sumner Quimby, M.D.
Mrs. Quimby graduated from high school in Spartanburg, SC. She later graduated from...
Charlotte Virgina Lloyd
Jul 25, 2019
Charlotte V. Lloyd, 98, of Bradenton passed away at home on July 25, 2019.
She is survived by her loving family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all.
No local services to be held.
Steven Wayne Nicely
Jul 22, 2019
Steven W. Nicely, 70, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully on July 22, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No local services will be held.
Daniel Vincent Schaffer
Jul 21, 2019
Daniel V. Schaffer, 21, of Bradenton, FL passed away July 21, 2019.
Dan is survived by his parents; Stephen and Jennifer Schaffer, and siblings; Brendan Schaffer, Ryan Schaffer, Tori Schaffer, and Joseph Schaffer.
He is also survived by his Grandparents; Dennis and rita Schaffer and Dolores Clarke. He is survived by his Aunts and Uncles;...
Mary R. Maha
Jul 20, 2019
Mary Andrea Rasmussen Maha was born on July 22, 1926 in Breckenridge, Michigan to Helgo and Emma Rasmussen. She was the oldest of four daughters. Mary spent her childhood years on her father’s farm in Perrinton, Michigan. Upon graduating from High School, she enrolled in the St. Lawrence Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her nursing diploma and...
Jospeh Diorio
Jul 18, 2019
Joseph Diorio, 72, of Palmetto passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019.
No,local services will be held.
Charles D. Gibson
Jul 18, 2019
Charles D. Gibson
Former Dayton, Ohio, resident Charles D. Gibson, 90, of Bradenton, died July 18, 2019, at Blake Medical Center.
He was a graduate of Akron Central High and Akron University, and obtained his Master’s Degree from Miami University of Ohio. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an engineer...
Dennis James Nurnberger
Jul 18, 2019
Dennis J. Nurnberger, 53, of Sarasota, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on July 18,2019.
He is survived by his loving wife Julie Nurnberger.
He is also survived by his family and friends.
No local services to be held.
Sandra Osterman
Jul 16, 2019
Heaven became a richer place July 16th at the passing of Sandra J. Osterman.
She was an active member of the Tabernacle of Sarasota.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Richard, Step-son; Mark Ort, Grandchildren; Cassandra Ort and Jessica Ort, Great-grandchildren Kaylynn, Rhyan, Alliyah, Halley Joe, Harper Lee and Naomi.
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John Meyer Lerch
Jul 15, 2019
John M. Lerch died on July 15, 2019 at the age of 86, born Wooster, OH, December 15,1932, son of John W. and Clara Ellen (Meyer) Lerch.
He attended Wooster High School and Goshen College, graduation in 1954.
John was employed by a CPA firm, Business Manager of a college, Vice President and Treasurer of...
Joseph L. Coppa
Jul 10, 2019
Joseph Coppa. 88, of Hackensack, NJ passed away July 10, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife Camille and many family and friends who love him.
He proudly served in the US Army and was involved in the Catholic Church.
He will be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors on...
Gary Richard Bland
Jul 7, 2019
Gary R. Bland, 66, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on July 7, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No local services to be held.
Raymond C. Weaver
Jul 6, 2019
Raymond C. Weaver, 65, of Bradenton formally of Port Arthur, TX passed away July 6, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
No local service information at this time.
Full obituary to come.
Elizabeth Ann Martin
Jul 1, 2019
Elizabeth Martin, 60, of Bradenton formerly of Des Plaines , IL passed away July 1, 2019 peacefully at home.
She is survived by her family and friends. She leaves behind her partner, James Riffe of Bradenton. Her Brother Glen Martin of Des Plaines Illinois. Her favorite pass time was to cuddle into the couch and watch The...
Jake Allen Corby
Jun 29, 2019
Jake Allen Corby, aka 'Cake' (29), died unexpectedly on June 29 at home in Bradenton.
To say he lived life to the fullest is an understatement. He was born on August 25, 1989, on Anna Maria Island, and it was a roller-coaster ride from there. His passion was to become a pilot. He loved all sports and...
