Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Steven K Staggs
May 11, 2019
Steven Ken Staggs, 60, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on May 11, 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife Denise and his two sons Shane and Jeremiah. As well as his brother Larry and sisters Lana, Connie and Frances.
No services to be held.
Edward Oneill Morgan
May 8, 2019
Edward Oneill Morgan, 68, of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Jersey City, NJ passed away on May 8, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family.
Services will be held in his home state of New Jersey, with his family and friends.
Karin Irene Tupin
May 8, 2019
Karin I. Tupin, 76, of Bradenton, FL went to be with the Lord May 8, 2019. She was born in Burnham, Maine and lived most of her life in Bradenton, FL.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a kind and loving soul with a generous heart who cherished her...
Donna R Bafia
May 7, 2019
Donna R. Bafia, 82, of Palmetto, passed away peacefully May 7, 2019 with her family at her side.
Donna enjoyed her summers at home in Johnstown, PA.
She is predeceased by her loving husband and will be laid to rest next to him at a later date.
Donne will be missed by her...
Bradford Britt Blair
May 7, 2019
Bradford B. Blair, 70, of Bradenton Florida passed away on May 7, 2019.
He is survived by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all.
Full obituary to come.
David G. Cronk
May 5, 2019
David George Cronk, 80, of Bradenton, Florida passed away May 5, 2019.
David was a simple man but if you ever needed anything he was the first one to volunteer. In his spare time he enjoyed going fishing and boating.
He was a loving father, husband, and friend.
He is survived by his...
John Gary Richter
May 4, 2019
John Gary Richter, 55, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on May 4, 2019.
John was a man who lived everyday to the fullest, you could find him dancing his troubles away. If you were ever having a down day he would always find a way to make you smile.
He is survived by his loving...
Ferne D Pletchan
May 2, 2019
Ferne Dillard Strohl Pletchan, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1927, went to be with her Lord and husband John (previously deceased) after receiving Last Rites on May 2, 2019. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her sisters.
If you ever met Ferne, you instantly loved her...
Morris L Rathbun
Apr 26, 2019
Morris 'Pete' Rathbun born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin passed away April 26, 2019.
He is survived by his loving wife, three children, and four grandchildren.
He is predeceased by one grandchild.
Morris served in the US Navy, as a submariner on the USS Barracuda and USS Hardheaded.
Morris ran multiple marathons, including...
Margaret T. Camarda
Apr 26, 2019
Margaret 'Maggie' Camarda, 97, of Bradenton, passed away April 26, 2019. Maggie was born September 28, 1921 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony 'Tony' Tedesco, Sr. and Marion DeFilippo Pasceri Tedesco.
She worked as a bookkeeper for 27 years with the former Charming Shoppes / Fashion Bug in Norristown, PA.
After retirement, Maggie moved...
William 'Terry' Tibbits
Apr 23, 2019
Terry was born in Hialeah, FL son of William Elphanso (Tim) Tibbits and Nellie Mae Albritton. He is survived by Susan, his loving wife of over 30 years; his daughters Sophia (James Holt) and Presence (David Mercier); three grandchildren Jessica, Kaya, and David; and, three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Tim Elphanso Tibbits and sisters...
Jayne Karen Melton
Apr 23, 2019
Miss Jayne Karen Melton was born in Bradenton, FL on April 29th, 1957. She passed peacefully in Sarasota Florida on April 23, 2019.
She is survived by her Father James E. Melton and preceded in death of her mother Mary Shannon (Elmore) Melton, both of Bradenton Florida, her Brother Mark (Lori) Melton, Bradenton, FL.
She...
Amy Murray
Apr 20, 2019
Amy P. Murray, 54, of Bradenton, formerly of Saugus, MA passed away April 20, 2019.
She will be deeply missed by her loving family.
No local services will be held.
Full obituary to come.
Gary Irving Field
Apr 18, 2019
Gary Irving Field, 49 , of Sarasota Florida, formerly of Marine City Michigan, passed away on April 18th 2019.
He is survived by his parents Michael & Shirley Field, sisters Shellie VanHeusden & Theresa Parker, daughter Charlotte Hoffman, nieces, nephews and friends.
He will be deeply missed by all.
From 1988 to 1992...
Cynthia Marschall
Apr 18, 2019
Cynthia Marschall, 50, of Sarasota, FL formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019.
She is survived and will be deeply missed by her loving son, and extended family.
There will be no local services at this time.
Elouise Walker Bacon
Apr 17, 2019
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elouise Walker Bacon, our loving and devoted matriarch, community leader and friend to all whose lives she touched, on April 17, 2019.
She left us while resting peacefully with her granddaughter, Candace, at her side. She was 85.
Born in Bradenton, Florida and residing there for her...
Evelyn Liedtke
Apr 16, 2019
Evelyn Liedtke, 99, of Sarasota, FL formally of Cleveland, OH passed away on April 14, 2019.
She is survived by her children and extended family. She was a 75 year member of the Order of Eastern Star.
At this time no local services to be held.
Full obituary to follow.
David Boone
Apr 10, 2019
David Wesley Boone, 60, of Bradenton died on April 10, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family and will be deeply missed by all.
No local services to be held at this time.
William E Austin
Apr 8, 2019
William E Austin, 76, of Bradenton, FL formally of Savannah, GA died on April 8,2019.
He is survived by his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all.
At this time no local services to be held.
Larry R Tackett
Apr 7, 2019
Larry Robert Tackett, 68, of Bradenton came to rest on April 7, 2019.
He is survived by his mother, sisters, and close friends.
Full obituary to follow.


