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

Sandra Marry Staffiera
Sep 7, 2019
Sandra M. Staffiera , 70, of Bradenton passed away surrounded by those who loved her on September 7, 2019.
She is survived by her loving husband James Staffiera.
Services to be held in New York.

Dr. Sylvia Carolyn Price
Sep 7, 2019
Dr. Sylvia Carolyn Price,87, of Bradenton passed away at home surrounded by those who loved her.
She was a professor for the University of Tennessee.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Full obituary to come.

Gary Anthony Belfiglio
Sep 5, 2019
Gary A. Belfiglio, 80, passed away on September 5, 2019.
He is survived by his family and friends. He will be missed deeply by all.
Full obituary to come.
Linda Jean Campbell
Sep 4, 2019
Linda Campbell 63 passed away on September 4, 2019 at her home in Sarasota Florida.
She is survived by her Son Travis and wife Leslie of Fort Myers Florida, her Daughter Kelly and husband Kevin of Venice Florida her 2 granddaughters, Emily and Sydney. One brother Kenny of Ohio and nieces and nephews.
Jeannie was...

Thomas Dipietro
Sep 2, 2019
Thomas V. DiPietro, 95, of Bradenton passed away at his residence on September 2, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and friends.
Full obituary to come.
Catherine Marie Valiquette
Sep 1, 2019
Catherine Marie Valiquette born on November 21, 1947 in Central Falls, Rhode Island left us on September 1, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years Gerard, sons Kenneth and Gerard Jr., daughter Kimberly Smith, brother Rene Lapalme and grandchildren Rylee Smith, Autumn Smith, Jamison Valiquette, and Kiley Foulke.
She was predeceased by...
Gregory Richard Schultz
Aug 31, 2019
Gregory Richard Schultz, 57, born October 24, 1961 in Garfield Heights, OH passed away August 31, 2019.
Greg is survived by his son, Kyle (Ana) Schultz; granddaughter Everly Schultz; grandson Easton Schultz; mother Charlene Nally. As well as by his siblings Thomas Schultz, Douglas Schultz, Karen (Christine) Schultz, and ex-wife Sheri Schultz.
Greg spent 34...
Valarian Elizabeth Dean
Aug 28, 2019
Valarian E Dean, 91, of Bradenton passed away surrounded by those who loved her on August 28, 2019.
She is survived by her son her sons Wayne Allen Fulwood (Thelma) and Stephen Reed Fulwood (Cathy).
She is predeceased by her son Mark Luther Fulwood and daughter Patricia Lee Miller.
She was a women...
Margaret 'Peggy' A. Pinkham
Aug 26, 2019
Pinkham, Margaret 'Peggy' Agnes Feb. 2, 1928 – Aug. 26, 2019 (Age 91)
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Margaret, known as “Peggy”, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Aug. 26, 2019. Peggy was born at home in Warwick, RI; she was the oldest daughter of Harry...
Jamie Ray Vickers
Aug 23, 2019
Jamie Ray Vickers, 51, born April 21, 1968 in Dayton, OH, passed away August 23rd 2019.
Jamie is survived by his wife , Michelle Vickers; daughters Ashley, Mercedes, and Alexsis Vickers. Grand daughter, Chloe Corkins, Jamie is also survived by his father , Edward Click; siblings Catina and Daniel Vickers, Serena Riedel and Mariah Click. He is...
William C. Ramsey
Aug 19, 2019
Please Note.... Changed Celebration Of Life Location to Creekwood Park..
William Carlton Ramsey, 65, a native to Bradenton, passed away on August 19, 2019.
Born December 28, 1953 to William Clinton Ramsey and Olean Hester Ramsey in Bradenton, FL.
He worked for and retired from the Public Works Department for the...

Dennis Montgomery
Aug 19, 2019
Dennis Montgomery, 71, of Bradenton, FL passed away on August 19, 2019.
He is survived by his brother Roger ( Ellie) Montgomery of Canada and sister Marlene Hatzinger of NY.
He is predeceased by two brothers.
No local services.
Naida Elise Morrison
Aug 14, 2019
Naida Elise Morrison, 98, native of Bradenton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was received into the arms of Jesus on August 14, 2019.
Naida graduated from Bradenton High School in 1939 and at the onset of WWII worked for the War Dept in Ft. Myers for two years, and later moved to Ashville NC to...

Carol E. Mulqueen
Aug 14, 2019
Carol E. Mulqueen, 84, of Bradenton, formerly of Providence, RI passed away peacefully August 14, 2019.
She will be deeply missed by her loving family.
No local services will be held.
Full Obituary to come.
Rita J. Silvestrini
Aug 9, 2019
Rita J. Silvestrini, age 89, formerly of Iron River, Michigan, passed away on August 9, 2019 in Bradenton, Florida.
She was born on November 4, 1929 in Virginia, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Ventura and Giselda (Nocerini) Giovagnoli. She attended the Virginia Schools, graduating from Roosevelt High School with the Class of 1947. She then attended...

Larry S. Stryhas
Aug 5, 2019
Larry S. Stryhas, 78, of Bradenton, formerly of Ludlow, VT passed away peacefully August 5, 2019 with his loving family at his side.
Larry is a proud Marine Veteran and an accomplished carpenter who can build or fix anything.
He survived by his loving wife RuthAnn, their children and grandchildren.
Full obituary to...
Wilbur James Castner
Aug 4, 2019
Wilbur J. Castner ,90, of Bradenton, passed away on August 4, 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife, of 65 years, Janet Castner, 1 son; Bradford Castner (fiancée Sandy Robinson), 3 daughters; Leslie (Ron) Silver, Marsha (Daniel) Littlefield, Jennifer Castner, 1 brother; Richard Sanders, 7 grandchildren; David (Tammy) Silver, Christie (Moshe) Bursuker, Kristina Castner, Nicholas Castner, ...
Christine Ledesma King
Aug 2, 2019
Christine was born on December 15, 1945 to Richard and Julia (Benedicto) Ledesma in New York, NY where she lived as a child until the family relocated to San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1953 to join additional family where she attended private girls school and began her life-long connection to the Presbyterian Church. At age 14, she met her...
Eric Wetzel
Jul 29, 2019
Eric Wetzel, 28, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, passed away July 29, 2019.
He is survived by his mom, Kathy Fulghum, his dad, David Wetzel Sr, his brother, David Wetzel Jr and his wife Kerry, nieces Rhiley and Madelyn, his two sisters, Shelby Wetzel and Tarra Fulghum, aunts Tina Cunningham, Sharon Chasteen and Vickie Lischka and her...

Marc Gruber Dreyer
Jul 27, 2019
Marc G. Dreyer, 64, of Bradenton passed away on July 27, 2019.
He is survived by his life partner Patrica Imes As well as by his children; Marc Jr. and Nicole, and family.
No local services to be held.