Bradenton, FL Obituaries

David Paul Kokko, Sr.

Jul 16, 2016

David Paul Kokko, Sr., 72 of Bradenton, passed away July 16, 2016 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

David was born on January 26, 1944 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Elmer Paul and Eugenia Mae (Merritt) Kokko. After his graduation from high school, David served his country faithfully by serving with the U.S. Army during the...

Toni Marie Mysliwiec

Jul 16, 2016

Toni Marie Mysliwiec, 45, of Bradenton, passed away July 16, 2016.

She is survived by mother and stepfather Connie and Anthony Pirillo, daughters Kourtney Hunsader and, Khloe Davis, sisters Jeanine and Kimber and a large extended family.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:00am with a lite reception to...

Eva Marie Elie

Jul 15, 2016

Eva Marie (Carter) Elie, born on March 15, 1961. She was raised in Bradenton and was a Manatee High & MCC Alumni. She left her earthly body on July 15, 2016 after Breast Cancer.

Her legacy of love will live on through her husband, Greg Elie, their 4 children, spouses & 2 grandchildren, Greg & Kelly with...

Nancy Jo Lester

Jul 14, 2016

Nancy J  Lester, 68, passed away on July 14, 2016 at her home in Palmetto, following a long  courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years James T (Tim) Lester, daughter Cindy Echols (David), son, Tim E. Lester (Erryn)  and three beautiful, precious grandchildren, Wyatt Echols, Ella and Avery Lester, all of...

Renno Jack Mccoy

Jul 11, 2016

Renno J. McCoy, 83, of Lakewood Ranch, formally of Pennsylvania, passed away on July 11, 2016.

He is survived by his loving family.

Renno will be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery.

Private Family Services

Annette Shultz

Jul 6, 2016

Annette Shultz, 43, of Palmetto, passed away on July 6, 2016.

She is survived by her son, parents and siblings.

No local services will be held.

She will be laid to rest with her family in Michigan.

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

Rhonda Ellen Craft

Jul 6, 2016

Rhonda Ellen Craft, 50, of Bradenton, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Rhonda was born on August 23, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Arthur and Patti (Lea) Crabbe. She moved to Florida over 40 years coming from Ohio.

Locally she was a...

Leon V. Gibbs

Jul 6, 2016

Leon V. Gibbs, 79, of Myakka City, passed away on July 6, 2016.

He is survived by his loving wife Brenda and son; Cody and his wife Tracey and daughter; Peggy.

Graveside Service 2016-07-09 10:00:00 Christ Church of Longboat Key 6400 Gulf of Mexico Dr Longboat Key FL 34228

Heidi Lagro

Jul 6, 2016

Heidi Lagro passed away in her home on Longboat Key, Florida, on July 6, at 2:30 a.m. surrounded by her family after a two-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer. She was 76 years young.

Heidi was born in the small town of Rodenbach, Germany, on Feb. 18, 1940. She was the youngest of four children and her...

Margaret Ann Morash

Jul 5, 2016

Margaret Ann Morash, 'Marge' 81 of Anna Maria, passed away July 5, 2016.

She was born on October 12, 1934 in New York City, NY to the late Charles and Josephine (McCann) Youngberg. Margaret moved to Manatee County in 1971 and has been a resident of Anna Maria for over 40 years. She was a member of...

Deborah A Lyerly

Jul 5, 2016

Deborah A. Lyerly, 52, Bradenton, passed away July 5, 2016

Deborah was born February 19, 1964 in Richmond, VA. She moved to Bradenton in 1996 coming from Cherry Hill, NJ. Locally she was a homemaker and a member of the World of Christ Church in Bradenton. She was also an avid beadier and bicyclist.

Survived...

Grayson Bradley Moll

Jun 30, 2016

Grayson Bradley Moll, infant son of Andrew Moll and Amanda Lindblade of Bradenton, passed away June 30, 2016. Private family services. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.

Catherine 'Casey' Campbell Goman Russell

Jun 29, 2016

Catherine Campbell Goman “Casey” Russell died at age 91 on June 29th, 2016 in Bradenton, FL.

Casey was born on April 9, 1925 in Ecorse, Michigan to the late LeRoy Tucker and Mary Theresa (Campbell) Goman.  She grew up in Sand Creek, MI and Ortonville, MI.  Joining the high school band , she gained fame as the...

Roy Gradie Thornton

Jun 29, 2016

Native and lifelong resident of Manatee County, Roy Gradie Thornton was born in Duette, Florida to Laura Taylor Thornton and Ed Thornton on January 21, 1928. He died June 29, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones in his home on Snead Island. A devoted family man, he is mourned by his beloved children Teresa (Steve) Gambill, Roy (Beth) Thornton...

Joseph Theodore Wayne Wagner

Jun 27, 2016

Joseph Theodore Wayne Wagner, 42, of Palmetto, Florida, passed away June 27, 2016 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.

Joseph was born on May 27, 1974 in San Diego, California to Kenneth Wayne and Marie (Armstrong) Wagner. He moved to Manatee County in 1983 coming from Phoenix, Arizona. Joseph worked locally as a painter in the...

James William Jacks

Jun 26, 2016

James William Jacks, 61, of Bradenton, passed away June 26, 2016.

James was born on November 27, 1954 in Bradenton, Florida to the late James Walker and Betty (Rogers) Jacks. He was a graduate of the Palmetto High School, and was a member of the 10th Street Baptist Church in Palmetto.

He worked as a...

Virginia Gillon Smith

Jun 26, 2016

Virginia Gillon Smith, 99, Palmetto, passed away June 26, 2016.

She was born July 17, 1916 in Sanford, FL to the late John Michael and Nellie Hill (Russell) Gillon. Virginia moved to Manatee County in 1950 coming from Sanford.

She was a retired insurance agent, and a member of the Palmetto First United Methodist Church...

David Allyn Craig

Jun 24, 2016

David Allyn Craig, 78, of Holmes Beach, FL and Enfield, CT peacefully passed away on June 24, 2016.

He was born on January 9, 1938 in Boston, MA.

David is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan M. Craig, his four children, Susan Graham (Dave) of Punta Gorda, FL, Doreen Scibelli (Kevin), of...

Ronald Lee Wolfe

Jun 21, 2016

Ronald L. Wolfe, 63, a.k.a 'WOLFE'. Manatee County, Fl. Died at 10:38 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016, From an untimely passing. 1/7/53 - 6/21/16

He is survived by his wife, Melodie Wolfe; Children, Gerald Wolfe, Christin Sanders, Stacy Jenkins; Grandchildren, William Anderson, Madeline, Penelope Wolfe, Emily Jenkins, Harmony Jenkins, James Jenkins & close family friend Amber Crouse...

Myrtle Orissa Amory Overby

Jun 20, 2016

Myrtle Orissa Amory Overby, 94 of Bradenton, passed away June 20, 2016 at the Nursing Center at Freedom Village in Bradenton.

Myrtle was born on June 13, 1922 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Joseph W. Sr. and Leila Orissa (Smith) Amory. She was reared in the Norfolk area. Following her high school and secretarial school graduation...