Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Patrick Walter Guy
Aug 11, 2016
Patrick Walter Guy, 32, Palmetto, passed away suddenly August 11, 2016.
Patrick was born March 11, 1984 in Ft. Worth, TX and moved to Manatee County in 1989. He was a graduate of Bayshore High School and the MTI Culinary Arts Program.
He was predeceased by his father Terrence Patrick Guy in 2010, and is...

Betsy M. Faulkner
Aug 6, 2016
Betsy M. Faulkner, 66, of Bradenton, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016.
She is survived by her fiance'; Walter, nephew; Matthew, and many friends. She is also survived by her pets, which she referred to as her children, cat; Beni and dogs; Boo and Bocci.
Betsy had a Masters Degree in...

George Joseph Stranahan, Iii
Aug 6, 2016
George Joseph Stranahan, III, of Bradenton, passed away August 6, 2016.
Georgie was born June 11, 1993 in Buffalo, NY. He moved to Bradenton at the young age of 4 years old. He was a 2011 graduate of Bayshore High School and attended Manatee Community College. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Boy Scout...

Charles Vernon Wilhoite
Aug 2, 2016
Charles Vernon Wilhoite, 66, of Bradenton, passed away on August 2, 2016.
He is survived by his son; Leon Wilhoite, fiance'; Kathy Martineau, 2 brothers; Ronald and Mack, and 1 sister; Julane.
Charles retired from the Manatee County School Board after 27 years of service, working in many different departments over that time.
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Jace Andrew Baker
Aug 1, 2016
Jace A. Baker, 59, of Bradenton, passed away on August 1, 2016.
He is survived by his loving family.
Services to be announced at a later date.
Services will be announced at a later date Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church 12905 E State Rd 70 Lakewood Ranch FL 34202
Carol Ann Becher
Jul 31, 2016
Carol Ann Becher, 76, of Bradenton, passed away on July 31, 2016.
She is survived by her loving husband and family.
She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Memorial Mass 2016-08-06 10:00:00 New Zion Cemetery 202 Sidney Roberts Rd Ona FL 33865

Byron 'Scott' Crosby
Jul 30, 2016
Byron 'Scott' Crosby, of Myakka City, passed away on July 30, 2016.
Scott is survived by his large and loving family; Mother; Maurine Crosby, Son; Evan Stobbs, Brothers; Rodney (Tammie) Blaine, Heath (Rachelle) Craig, Sister; Pam Teague, Girlfriend; Jamie Howell, step-children and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Father; Oscar...

Daniel J. Mahoney, Sr.
Jul 28, 2016
Daniel J. Mahoney, Sr., 94 of Longboat Key, passed away July 28, 2016 Dan was born on May 8, 1922 in the lower east side of New York City to the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Crotty) Mahoney. He served during WWII with the United States Army in the Pacific. After the war he met and married the love of...

Ryan Joseph Cardenas
Jul 24, 2016
Ryan Joseph Cardenas, 27, of Bradenton, passed away on July 24, 2016. He is survived by his loving family. Service to be announced at a later date.
Services will be announced at a later date
Mary Coveris
Jul 22, 2016
Mary Coveris (nee: Gallaitis), age 90 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Gary, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at her residence.
Mary was born on February 24, 1926 in Gary, Indiana to the late Louis and Dorothy Gallaitis. She was a graduate of the Froebel High School of Gary, Indiana Class of 1945. She retired from...

Jimmie Lee King
Jul 21, 2016
Jimmie Lee King, 69 of Bradenton, Florida passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
Jimmie was born on December 19, 1946 in Pickensville, Alabama to the late Walter Minor and Annie King. He moved to Bradenton over 30 years ago coming from Michigan City, Indiana. Locally he worked installing traffic lights....

Frank William Daum
Jul 20, 2016
Frank W. Daum, 28, of Bradenton, passed away on July 20, 2016.
Frank is survived by his loving family.
Private family services were held.
Services were held already Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel 1015 14th Street West Bradenton FL 34205
Kenneth Joseph Semon
Jul 20, 2016
Kenneth Joseph Semon, 74, Sarasota, passed away July 20, 2016.
Kenneth was born on May 28, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Helen (Varity) Semon. He moved to Sarasota in 1979 coming from Cleveland and was a retired salesman in real estate development.
Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cheryl of Sarasota,...

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...