Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Holly G Greatwood
Feb 27, 2018
Holly Davis Greatwood passed away on February 27, 2018.
Born October 25, 1957 in Bradenton, Fl., she has lived here her whole life.
Holly graduated Manatee High School in 1975. It was at Manatee High School where she met her future husband, Jeff Greatwood. Shortly after graduating, Holly and Jeff were married.
Holly...
Carol J Chamberlain
Feb 22, 2018
Carol Jean Chipman Chamberlain, 91, founder of Manatee Children’s Services, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and lifelong child advocate, died February 22, 2018 in Bradenton after a long illness.
She was born May 20, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up there, where her father, Dr. W. A. Chipman, was a surgeon. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in...
Donald William Kortzendorf
Feb 22, 2018
Donald W. Kortzendorf, 81, Palmetto, passed away Feb. 22, 2018. He was born April 5, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to the late George and Bertha (Scheurer) Kortzendorf. After serving in the U.S. Army and then working many years as a machinist he relocated to Bradenton, FL in 1979 to start his own tractor service business. Donald then worked and...
Betty Jane Mclauchlin
Feb 22, 2018
Betty Jane McLauchlin,beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2018.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur and Margaret (Taylor) Marquardt on May 12, 1935.
Betty graduated from MacKenzie High School, Detroit, Michigan, in 1953. Betty came to Bradenton 46 years ago from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Betty lived a...
Paul Stephan Leonard Sr.
Feb 21, 2018
Paul Stephan Leonard passed away peacefully on February 21st surrounded by his loving family. To all who knew Steve – or “Mr. Steve” as so many called him – he was a witty, extraordinarily talented, big-hearted man.
Steve was born in Thomasville, NC to Paul Madison Leonard and Dorothy Hazel Deaton on February 3, 1936. His childhood...
Donald Ashby Kinsella
Feb 20, 2018
Donald Ashby Kinsella, 80, passed away at his home in Bradenton, FL on February 20, 2018. Born on January 25, 1938 in Boston, MA. He was the son of James and Pat Kinsella.
Don earned his high school diploma, national track honors and football talent from Brookline High School, and went on to study and further play...
Mary L. Elkins
Feb 17, 2018
Mary Lorraine Elkins-Jones, 75, of Parrish Fl, passed away February 17, 2018 at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 3rd, 1943 in Farmersburg, Indiana. The daughter of Thomas Earl Montague & Edna Faye Montague.
Mary was retired from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. She loved reading, antiques & spending time with family.
Mary was preceded...

June Lucille Moored
Feb 15, 2018
June Lucille Moored, of Michigan, passed away on February 15, 2018.
She is survived by her loving husband and many extended family members and friends.
June will be laid to rest back home in Michigan, no local services will be held.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of...
Thomas Mcree
Feb 14, 2018
Thomas 'Tim' McRee lost his battle with cancer on February 14th, 2018.
Tim was born and raised in Manatee county where he enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, and spending time with family; especially his grandchildren.
He owned National Window Co. along with his wife and son.
Tim is survived by his wife of 39...

Dorothy E. Kevolic
Feb 14, 2018
Dorothy Elizabeth Kevolic, 77, of Palmetto, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on February 14, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Private family services.
Private Family Services
Ronald John Lombardo
Feb 13, 2018
Ronald John Lombardo, of Bradenton, passed away of February 13, 2018.
He is survived by his loving wife Ruth, children and grandchildren.
No local services will be held.
Ronald will be laid to rest in his home state of Pennsylvania.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be...
Helen Irene Shiver
Feb 13, 2018
Helen Irene Shiver, of Mount Dora, formally of Bradenton Florida, passed away on February 13, 2018.
She is survived by her daughter; Katie (James) Barnes, son; Randall (Kathleen) Shiver, step-daughter; Janis Danforth, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Helen was predeceased by her husband; Randal Shiver, a brother; Joe Sanders and a sister; Patricia Sanders....

Edward N. Yaylaian
Feb 11, 2018
Edward N. Yaylaian, of Tampa, formerly of Michigan, passed away on February 11, 2018.
He is survived by his loving girlfriend, father and brother and many friends.
Private family services
Private Family Services Journey Assembly of God 5017 37th Street East Bradenton FL 34203
Diana Kiernan
Feb 9, 2018
Diana Carter Kiernan was born December 24, 1975 in Nashville, TN. and was welcomed into heaven by the Almighty God and with a vast group of people that went before her. She died on February 9, 2018. Diana left behind her husband, Matthew Kiernan, whom she was married to for fourteen years. She also leaves behind her parents Don...
Frank Aaron Gavel
Feb 5, 2018
Frank “Tubbly” Gavel
Was born January 1, 1945 and received his angel wings on February 5, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones.
Frank is survived by his soul mate, his wife Shirley Gavel, his three daughters Tammie, Maggie, Francis, his son Frank, many beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was a man of...

Lois C. Moore
Feb 5, 2018
Lois C Moore, Age 83, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. She is survived by her Loving Husband; Charles T. Moore Sr, USAF Retiree,
Sons; Brandt DeMattei, Kenneth Theall, Stephen Williams, Sister; Judith Jordan and Brother; John Ayers, 11 Grandchildren and 16 Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Son; Alan Jennings, Daughter; April Lynn Narad,...

Evelyn N. Stilson
Feb 4, 2018
Evelyn N. Stilson passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
She is survived by Sons; James and Jerry Stilson, Daughter-In-Law; Penny Stilson, Granddaughter; Jamie Graham, Grandson; Mason Stilson and Great-Daughter; McKenzie Graham.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel.
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Jason Patrick Rasmus
Feb 1, 2018
Jason P. Rusmus, 48, of Bradenton, formerly of Minnesota, passed away February 1, 2018.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Services will be announced at a later date Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Road 72 (Clark Rd.) Sarasota FL 34241

Paul H Smith
Jan 29, 2018
No local services will be held.
Obituary coming soon
No local services will be held. Manasota Memorial Park 1221 53rd Avenue East Bradenton FL 34203