Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
John Barrett
May 14, 2023
John Barrett of Bradenton passed away on May 14th, 2023.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
No services are scheduled.
Norma Leticia Cardenas
May 14, 2023
Norma Cardenas passed away on May 14, 2023.
She was born on January 3, 1979 to Adan and Julia.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Dyan Baker
May 13, 2023
Dyan Baker of Bradenton passed away on May13th, 2023.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
No services are scheduled.
Barbara Lee Willits
May 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Barbara L. (Bowser) Willits, 85, formerly of Illinois City, IL, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Bradenton, FL.
Roger C. Melchior
May 11, 2023
Roger Melchior was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. His love and servant leadership for his faith, for his family, for his country, and for the career fire service marked his life well lived.
A war veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, Roger returned home and joined the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD). He...
Bootsie
May 10, 2023
Thomas A. Grace or more affectionately called Bootsie, was granted his Angel wings on May 10th, 2023.
Thomas A. Grace was born in Oakland California on April 14, 1949 to Thomas A. Grace Jr and LaVida Jones as their first child.
As a child Bootsie was the adulation of everyone who encountered his...
Barbara Lucille Faris
May 8, 2023
Barbara Lucille Faris found eternal peace in the loving arms of Jesus at 12:04 am on Monday May 8th, 2023 with her son Keith and daughter in-law Lacey by her side. She was where she wanted to be “at home”, surrounded by love as The Holy Spirit welcomed her to heaven.
Barbara was a simple...
Hugh Grant Holmes
May 8, 2023
Hugh Grant Holmes
November 13, 1926 – May 8, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Hugh G Holmes. Hugh passed peacefully on May 8, 2023 at home in Holmes Beach surrounded by family at the age of 96.
Hugh was born on November 13, 1926 on...
Leila Wiley
May 7, 2023
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Leila Wiley a loving and devoted mother, daughter, aunt, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 7th, 2023.
Leila is survived by her husband Bobby W. Wiley, children Bobby C. Wiley, Alicia Wiley, and Margaret Haney, mother Mary Harrell, sisters Rosemary Bauman and Roxanne Blackwelder, many...
Patricia W. Schlusemeyer
May 6, 2023
Patricia was originally from Upper Saddle River, NJ and moved to Warrenton, VA in the mid 60's.
She had a great love of all animals and was very active in Catholic Church in both VA and FL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edmund Warwick; mother; Dorothy Warwick; sister;...
Michael Ronald Kennard
May 3, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of our son and brother Michael Ronald Kennard 51, of Bradenton, Florida. Michael died May 3, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He graduated from Anchor Bay High School in New Baltimore, Michigan, 1989.
Michael LOVED watching the Detroit Lions, and was an avid Detroit Red...
Basil Lee Worl
May 3, 2023
Basil L. Worl, 92 of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on May 3,2023 with his wife, Sallie by his side. Born in May 1930, Basil had been a Florida resident by way of Indiana for many decades.
He completed a bachelor's degree from Indiana University entering Officer Training School with the United States Army. He...
Charles Adam Decker
May 1, 2023
Charles Adam Decker, 72 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Young Harris, GA died unexpectedly on May 1, 2023.
Charlie was multi-talented; an artist graduating from Ringling College, Sarasota, FL; an architect and structural engineer with degrees from the University of Kentucky, designing over 400 commercial buildings, many of them pro bono, an accomplished pilot who...
Jeffrey E. Tarr
Apr 30, 2023
Jeffrey Edward Tarr, 65, of Bradenton, passed away on April 30, 2023.
He was born to Josephine and John Tarr in New Brunswick, NJ.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving family.
Full obituary will be placed soon.
Andrew John Casella
Apr 30, 2023
Andrew Casella passed away on April 30, 2023.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Michel Cerene
Apr 29, 2023
Michel Cerene passed away in Bradenton on April 29th, 2023.
Originally from Toulouse France born to Marcel and Denise Cerene.
He is survived by his beautiful loving wife Marie-Noelle of 50 years, two daughters Marion (Jackson) Holmes, Caroline Belis, and Grandson Blake Belis.
In lieu of memorial trees the family has...
James Hennessey
Apr 29, 2023
James Charles Hennessey III, passed away on Saturday, April 29, at the age of 70. Born on November 28, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James is one of 8 siblings. Prior to his career as a Bellmawr Police Officer, he proudly served his country in the United States Army as a distinguished member of the Military Police.
He...
Emily Lucille Polinak
Apr 29, 2023
E Lucille (Lucy) Jones Polinak born November 4, 1949 passed away on April 29, 2023.
She was born in Jacksonville, Fl and grew up on Anna Maria Island, Fl.
Lucy never had children of her own, but throughout the years, she had lots of fur babies that she loved dearly.
She is survived...
Ronald Harvey
Apr 28, 2023
Ronald Harvey of Palmetto passed away on April 28th, 2023.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
A service will be held on Monday May 8th, 2023 at Shannon Funeral Home 1015 14th St. W. Bradenton at 6:00PM.
