Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas

Susan Mary Horan
Aug 10, 2017
On August 10, 2017, Susan Horan passed away peacefully, with her loving wife Shelly, by her side.
Sue left behind her loving wife; Shelley Chevalier, son; Timmy, daughter; Jessica, step-mom, in laws, 2 brothers, 1 sister and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother: Bob.
Sue was an amazing chef....

Lois Irene Blum
Jul 28, 2017
Lois Irene Blum, 90, of Bradenton, passed away on July 28, 2017.
She is survived by her loving children and grandchildren.
All services will be held in California, where she will be laid to rest.
No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State. St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic...
Erika Grace Diercks
Jul 28, 2017
Erika Grace Diercks, 4, of Parrish, passed away on July 28, 2017.
She is survived by her parents; Patrick and Jacquelin Diercks and 2 siblings; Charlotte and Leeland.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Frances Cabrini. 12001 69th St E, Parrish.
Memorial Mass 2017-08-05 10:30:00...
Thomas Gabriel Zaleski
Jul 25, 2017
Thomas G. Zaleski, 91, of Palmetto, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2017.
He is survived by daughter; Barbara (Tom) Burnham, brother in law; David (Beverly) Davis, nephews; John Franklin (Jennifer) Burnham, Lil' David Davis, Steven Gasset, niece; Terry Davis, grand niece's Katlyn Joanna, Addison Ann, grand nephew; Ryan Andrew and many grand nieces...

Barbara Ann Jones
Jul 23, 2017
Barbara Ann Jones, of Myakka City, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2017.
She was a devout Christian.
Barbara moved to Tampa Florida when she was 9 years old from New Jersey with her parents. While attending Hillsborough High School, she met her husband R. Larry Jones. They were happily married for...

Franklyn Stuart 'Stu' Weisgerber, Iii
Jul 20, 2017
Franklyn Stuart 'STU' Weisgerber, III, of Bradenton, passed away July 20, 2017. He was born on January 23, 1948 in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Franklyn Stuart Jr. and Audrey B. (Sandford) Weisgerber. He moved to Bradenton in the early 1960's, coming from New Jersey. Stu served his country faithfully during the Vietnam War where he served with...
B. Jean Williams Bennett
Jul 18, 2017
Jean Williams Bennett, 86, of Bradenton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2017.
Jean was born on October 6, 1930 in Ameagle, West Virginia to the late Dr. James Owen and Ada Maude (Rader) Williams. She was a graduate of the Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC where she received her Bachelor...
Joseph Peter Schon
Jul 15, 2017
Joseph Peter Schon, 43, of Holmes Beach, passed away July 15, 2017.
He was born on May 6, 1974 in Suffern New York. Joseph has been a resident of Holmes Beach for the last ten years, coming from Monterey, California. He worked as a registered nurse in the P.C.U. Unit at Manatee Memorial Hospital for the last...
Theresa A. Mclaughlin
Jul 15, 2017
Theresa Anne McLaughlin, 59, formerly of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, July 15, 2017, with her husband Les McLaughlin at her side at TideWell Hospice House in Sarasota, Florida.
Theresa Anne McLaughlin was born on September 25, 1957, the 8th child of
Ernest E, and Evelyn B. Ashley. Little did she know that she would be...
Carolyn Joyce Williams
Jul 12, 2017
Carolyn Joyce Williams, 81, of Bradenton, passed away on July 12, 2017.
She moved to the local area in 1945 from West Virginia. She enjoyed cooking for strangers by being the cooking demonstration person at Publix.
Carolyn is survived by her loving spouse: John Williams; daughter: Diana Singletary of Auburndale, Florida, son: Chuck Forbis of...

Julie Marie Rio
Jul 9, 2017
Julie Marie Rio of Bradenton, born August 9, 1962 in Durand, MI passed away July 9, 2017.
Julie was devoted to her faith, family, friends and love of the outdoors.
She is survived by her fiancé; David Zucosky, daughters; Michelle and Melissa Rio, Mary (Craig) Stewart, son Joseph Rio, granddaughters; Clare and Sarah, mother; Donna...

John Joseph Ogilby
Jul 3, 2017
John J. Ogilby, of Holmes Beach, passed away on July 3, 2017.
He is survived by his loving daughter; Karen Hamilton, five grandchildren; Paul Hamilton, Will Hamilton, J.J. Ogilby, Graham Ogilby, and Marielle Ogilby.
He was predeceased by his wife and the love of his life; Muriel Ogilby and son; John Ogilby Jr.
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Barbara J. Lazzara
Jul 2, 2017
Barbara Lazzara, 83 of Anna Maria, passed away July 2, 2017.
She was born on November 13, 1933 in New York to the late Carl and Ivabelle (Kirkpatrick) Jolly. Barbara moved to Anna Maria over 20 years ago coming from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While living in Oklahoma she operated her own antique shop. She also volunteered with...

Kevin Gregory Bosnick
Jun 28, 2017
Kevin Gregory Bosnick, 27, of Bradenton, formerly of Baltimore MD, passed away on June 28, 2017.
He is survived by his mother: Romana and step-father; Don of Sarasota FL, father; Phillip and step-mother; Sue and brother Hollsopple PA.
Private family services were held.
Services were held already
Ruth Ada Leuchars
Jun 27, 2017
Ruth A. Leuchars, 83 Bradenton, died June 27, 2017.
She was born February 27, 1934, in Passaic, NJ to parents Arthur and Gisella Harvard. She was a graduate of Montclair High School and Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1954.
Ruth married Ron I. Leuchars in 1956 and later had a daughter Sarah in 1960.
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Erik Wayne Kirby
Jun 27, 2017
Erik Wayne Kirby, 43, of Bradenton, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at his residence.
Erik was born on February 19, 1974 in the Philippines. He has been a resident of Bradenton since 1995 moving here from Mayport, Florida. Locally he worked as a cook in local restaurants.
He is survived by his five...
Andrea Lucille Booth
Jun 23, 2017
'Andi' 63, of Palmetto, FL was born on May 13, 1954 and went to her final reward on June 23, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. Though born in NY, she was raised in Palmetto and always considered it home.
She was a much loved mother and The World's Best 'Grandi' as many coffee mugs will...
Liberty 'Nikki' Perry
Jun 19, 2017
Liberty 'Nikki' Perry, 31, of Bradenton, passed away on June 19, 2017.
Nikki is survived by three children; Faithana, Justice and Abigail and her grandmother; Terry Conwell and many extended family members and friends She was predeceased by her parents.
Nikki was born and raised here in Bradenton. She was a loving person with the...

Ronald Miller
Jun 17, 2017
Ronald Miller, 83 of Bradenton, passed away June 17, 2017.
Ron was born on November 4, 1933 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late William and Vernice (Snyder) Miller. He served his country faithfully during the Korean Conflict by serving with the U.S. Navy. Following his military service he worked as a milk man for Sicomac Dairy...