Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Ivan Marion

Feb 10, 2017

Ivan Marion, 95 of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Ellenton, Florida, passed away at his residence on February 10, 2017.

Ivan was born on December 2, 1921 in Solon, New York to the late Lester and Nita (Hall) Marion. He served his country faithfully by serving with the United States Army during World War II.

Following...

John Gilligan

Feb 6, 2017

John “Jack” Gilligan, of Holmes Beach, born January 13, 1938, died February 6, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathryn (nee Powers); children Patricia (Sean) Lyons, John Patrick (Eileen) and Edward (Randall); grandchildren Connor, Stephanie and John Patrick; sister Catherine Godkin and brother Raymond; loving in-laws John Powers (Vera), Maureen (Tom) Brady, Anne...

Rev. David L. Carlson

Feb 5, 2017

Rev. David L. Carlson, 89, of New Port Richey, Florida formerly of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2017 at the Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, Florida.

Rev. Carlson was born on January 17, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leo Olaf and Hazel (Kiesling) Carlson. He grew up in the...

Westwood Hugh Fletcher, Iii

Feb 4, 2017

Westwood 'Wes' Hugh Fletcher, III, 55, of Bradenton, passed away Feb. 4, 2017.

Wes was born on March 4, 1961 in Apple Valley, California to the late Capt. Westwood H. Jr., USAF-Retired and Audrey J. (Lange) Fletcher. He moved to the Holmes Beach at a very young age and resided on the Island until 2011 when he...

Manoog 'Mike' Manoogian

Feb 3, 2017

Manoog 'Mike' Manoogian, 90, of Parrish, passed away on February 3, 2017.

He is survived by his wife Agnes Manoogian of Parrish, Fl and 3 children, Michael Manoogian of Halifax, Massachusetts, Laurie Messier of Parrish, Fl and Rob Manoogian of Venice, Fl, and the late Cynthia Correira, formerly of Narragansett, RI.  He is also survived by his...

Joyce Proveaux

Feb 3, 2017

Joyce Proveaux, 87, of Myakka City, passed away February 3, 2017.

She was born on May 20, 1929 in Clewiston, Florida to the late Harry H. and Bidie (Hendry) Phillips. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Manatee County and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hardee County where she formerly taught children Sunday School....

Wanda Bindley Figari

Jan 30, 2017

Wanda Bindley Figari, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 peacefully at home. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to Fred & Ethel Damm, and lived there throughout her childhood. She received her undergraduate degree with honors from Indiana State University where she also served as homecoming queen, and President of her beloved sorority, Chi Omega, where she made many...

Michelle Anne Papa

Jan 26, 2017

Michelle Anne Papa, 46, of Bradenton, passed away on January 26, 2017.

She as born to Jesse and Barbara Atkinson on April 30, 1970.

Michelle is survived by her loving husband; James 'Jim' Papa, two sisters; Amy Henry and Mary Beth Pisano, one brother; Jesse Atkinson and father; Jesse Atkinson.

She was pre-deceased...

Lieselotte 'Lelo' Watts

Jan 26, 2017

Lieselotte “Lelo” Antoinette Watts

Lieselotte “Lelo” Antoinette Watts, 92, of Bradenton, died peacefully and at home on January 26, 2017.

Born in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 24, 1924, she was an aspiring doctor when World War II interfered and brought her to work as an interpreter at Gen. George Patton's headquarters, where she...

Mary A. Eurice

Jan 19, 2017

Mary A. Eurice, 91 of Bradenton, passed away on January 19, 2017 at the Bay Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bradenton.

Mary was born on April 12, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Leo and Magdalena (Gentner) Gross. She grew up in the Baltimore area. On March 29, 1944 she married her beloved husband William...

David C. Johnson

Jan 16, 2017

David C. Johnson, 74 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 16, 2017 at the Complex Care Hospital at Ridgelake in Sarasota, Florida.

David was born on December 29, 1942 in Terryville, Connecticut to the late Charles and Ella (Wunsich) Johnson. He has been a resident of Bradenton since 1972 coming from Connecticut. He was the founder...

Dianna Louise Paul

Jan 15, 2017

Dianna Louise Paul, 41 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away January 15, 2017 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Dianna was born on November 2, 1975 to the late Jack and Arvella (Crabtree) Paul. She has been a resident of Bradenton for over 10 years coming from Citrus County, Florida. She worked locally with Habitat for Humanity...

Emilie P. Krstonich

Jan 12, 2017

Emilie P. Krstonich, 94, Bradenton, passed away January 12, 2017.

Emilie was born on January 9, 1923 in Creighton, Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Sophie (Hensel) Pish. She was resided in East and West Deer Townships, PA. She married her husband James J. Krstonich on August 21, 1948. Emilie was a retired inspector with Mine Safety...

Audrey Ann Campbell

Jan 11, 2017

Audrey Ann Campbell, 60 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 11, 2016 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Audrey was born on July 24, 1956 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Edward and Evelyn (Bailey) Tenczar. She has been a resident of Bradenton for the last twelve years moving here from North Smithfield, Rhode Island, where...

Viola L Reichard

Jan 10, 2017

Viola L. Reichard, 80, Bradenton, FL and Lost Lake Woods in Lincoln, MI, passed away January 10, 2017.

Viola was born June 18, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Louis and Viola (Tasker) Yungling. She has been a resident of Manatee County for over 20 years coming from Waterford, Michigan.

She was a member...

Nora Jean Raker

Jan 9, 2017

Nora Jean Raker, 83 of Bradenton, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Jean was born on August 30, 1933 in Crestwood, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Margaret (Smith) Stoess. She moved to Bradenton in 1978 coming from Louisville, Kentucky. She was a retired Real Estate Agent working in...

Fernando Barrera

Jan 8, 2017

Fernando Barrera, 70, passed away on January 8, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

All services will be held in Chicago Illinois, where he will be laid to rest.

No Local Services will be held. All services will be held out of State.

Elia A Cipriano

Jan 6, 2017

Elia A. Cipriano, 81, of Bradenton, passed away Jan. 6, 2017.

Elia was born June 23, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Elia F. and Philomena (Gugliano) Cipriano. He served with the Air National Guard for several years. He retired from Western Electric which is now AT&T as a supervisor with 30 years of service. He...

Louise M. Thomas

Jan 6, 2017

Louise M. Thomas, 92, of Bradenton, passed away on January 6, 2017.

She is survived by her loving friend and companion; Birger Knutsen.

Louise enjoyed relaxing poolside on the lanai and tending to her flowers. The yellow ones were her favorite.

No local services will be held.

No Local Services will be...

Walter S. Zahn

Jan 5, 2017

Walter S. Zahn passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2017, one week before his 85th birthday.

Born in Brooklyn NY, Walter served in the Army Reserves for 10 years while earning his electrical engineering degree. He moved to New Jersey and raised a family while working for Bell Labs in the telecommunications industry.

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