Bradenton, FL Obituaries

John Earl Steele

Sep 10, 2018

John Earl Steele, 94, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2018 He was born February 11, 1924 in New Martinsville, WV to Foster and Donna Mae Steele.

John is survived by his son, Keith R. Steele of Bradenton, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Ruth Rankin Steele, his siblings; Francis,...

Barbara A. Grant

Sep 4, 2018

BARBARA A. GRANT (HODGES)

Barbara, age 80, left for her eternal home on September 4, 2018 in Bradenton, FL. She was the widow of Robert W. “Bill” Grant, Jr. with whom she shared 38 years of marriage until his death in 1996.

Born October 7, 1937 in Savannah, GA, Barbara was a 1955 graduate of...

Marjorie J Whitfield

Sep 3, 2018

Marjorie Whitfield (Schultz), 82, of Bradenton Fl passed away with family by her side on Monday, September 3, 2018 to be with the love of her life, Donald.

She was much loved and will be deeply missed by her children Marilyn (Andrew) Sackheim, Beth (Mike) Kerns, Jeffrey Whitfield, Richard (Kim) Whitfield, Carolyn (Mark) Wesolowski as well as...

Carmelo Cicala

Aug 31, 2018

Carmelo Cicala, 87, of Bradenton formerly of Sicily, Italy passed away on August 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

No local services will be held.

Robert L. Benjamin

Aug 30, 2018

'Bob” Benjamin, age 94, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called home to heaven on August 30, 2018.

He was born on October 23, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Albert A. and Francis Wright Benjamin. He graduated from Shortridge High School and earned his B.S. degree in journalism from Butler University in...

John T. Dunn

Aug 23, 2018

John Thomas Dunn, 81, passed away on August 23, 2018.

He was born July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia PA to John and Rita (Bavis) Dunn.

Preceded in death by his parents, sons; John and Jim, brother; George and sister; Patricia.

Survived by spouse Jerry (Knight) Dunn, daughter; Beth Cassata, stepchildren; Kevin Knight (Jan),...

Dianne H. Walters

Aug 23, 2018

Dianne Walters, 72, of Bradenton, formerly of Bogalusa, LA passed away on August 23, 2018.

She spent her career as a school teacher and then her clerical position at the Manatee County Sheriff Department.

She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and colleagues.

No services have been planned by the family....

Jeremy Perry

Aug 19, 2018

Jeremy Perry, 33, of Bradenton, formerly of Muncie, IN passed away August 19, 2018.

Jeremy will be missed by his 9 year old twins, his mother Georgia and brother John (Sarah).

No local services at this time.

Carlo Vaccaro

Aug 17, 2018

VACCARO, CARLO J., 76, of Ellenton, Florida, died Friday, August 17th, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1942 in Providence, RI to the late Luigi Vaccaro and Antonetta Deverna-Vaccaro (Aquino). Carlo was the husband of the late Janet Vaccaro and leaves behind companion Madeline Hargis. Carlo was a long time member...

Donna Jean Schneider

Aug 17, 2018

Donna Jean Schneider, 85, of Bradenton, passed away on August 17, 2018.

She is survived by her loving daughter; Alice Andrews.

Donna was predeceased by her parents; Clyde and Ruth, and daughter; Carolyn Andrews.

She retired from Manatee County as a tax collector.

She will missed by all who knew her....

Mary E. Waters

Aug 7, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Waters, 87, of Bradenton, passed away on Aug. 7, 2018. Mary was born April 3, 1931 in Valdosta, GA to John Henry Sumler, and Cassie Belle Birdsong Sumler, and she spent her childhood in Sanford, FL.  Mary excelled in both Sunday school and high school, and received a scholarship to attend Cumberland College in Williamsburg, KY. A...

Jessica Hamilton

Aug 4, 2018

Jessica M. Hamilton, 79, of Bradenton, formerly of Canada passed away August 4, 2018.

She is survived by her sister Irene in Branton, Ontario Canada.

No local services will be held.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice.

Keith P. Bates

Aug 3, 2018

Keith P. Bates, 64, passed away on August 3, 2018 after a short battle with Cancer.

Keith grew up on a dairy farm in Greenwich, NY. He moved to Bradenton when he was 18 with his brother Leo’s family.

He is predeceased by his beloved mother, Ann and his father, Edwin; his brothers, Edwin (Butch),...

Donald W. Wallace

Aug 1, 2018

Donald W. Wallace, 78, of Bradenton, passed away on August 1, 2018.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

Donald will be laid to rest with honors at Sarasota Nation Cemetery.

Interment 2018-09-27 10:00:00 Faith Christian Fellowship 1778 Grange Hall Rd Beaver Creek OH 45432

Betty G Joyce

Jul 26, 2018

Betty G. Joyce , November 27, 1944- July 26, 2018, Her loving memories will always be close to our hearts.

Betty was born in West Virginia to Ray and Della. She married the love of her life of 51 years. They had their family in Ohio(outside of Dayton).

Betty is survived by her...

William Thomas Mcgill

Jul 23, 2018

William Thomas McGill, 71, of Bradenton, formally of Braselton GA, passed away on July 23, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife; Sally McGill, sister; Kay Powers, daughter; Melissa, sons; Tom, Bill, Christopher, Jonathan, and 11 grandchildren with one more on the way.

Predeceased by his parents; William and Carolyn and brother Jack McGill...

Cindi Ford-Spencer

Jul 22, 2018

Cindi Ford-Spencer, 47, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, FL passed away on July 22, 2018. Full obituary to come.

Charles W. Fredericks

Jul 10, 2018

Charles William Fredericks, 75, of Bradenton, passed away on July 10, 2018.

Charles is survived by his ex-wife Andrea Williams of Wapakoneta, OH and their 2 children; Darren (Richel) Fredericks and Shannon Perkins, 6 grandchildren; Kai, Kiana, I'ron Jr, Darus, Tira, Cameron, and 1 great grandchild Ja'nai.

He was an Ohio State Alumni and avid...

Dorothy P Dotson

Jul 8, 2018

Dorothy Pauline Dotson, 102, passed away July 8, 2018 in Bradenton, FL.

She was born January 14, 1916 in Kanawha County, WV, daughter of Dwight Lyman and Opha Mae Hylbert Walker.

She graduated from Glenville College, WV, and married Orville Clyde Dotson June 4, 1939.

They were both school teachers in Grantsville, WV,...

Margarita Murillo

Jul 7, 2018

Margarita Murillo, 55, of Bradenton passed away July 7, 2018.

No local services will be held.

Full obituary to come