Bradenton, FL Obituaries

Jimmie L Curington

Oct 6, 2018

Jimmie L. Curington, 81, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018.

Jimmie was born October 16th, 1937 to Claude and Gladys (Westberry) Curington.

After graduating high school Jimmie joined the US Navy where he served his country proud from October 1955- October 1958. He began working at GTE as a lineman...

Charles E Sparaco Jr.

Oct 2, 2018

Charles Sparaco Jr. 77, of Bradenton, formerly of Albany, NY passed away on October 2, 2018.

He served proudly in the US Army and then went on to become a Mechanic.

No local services will be held.

He will be laid to rest in South Florida National Cemetery at a later date.

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Harvard James Warren

Oct 2, 2018

The Reverend Harvard James Warren, age 92, passed away peacefully and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 2, 2018.

Harvard is survived by his wife, Katharine Moore McFaddin Warren. His children, Pamela (Dale) Schocke of Buford, GA, Donna Huertas of Garden City, MI, and David Warren of Charlotte, NC. Stepchildren David...

Joseph H Lyons Jr.

Sep 30, 2018

Joseph Lyons Jr., 67, of Bradenton, formerly of Jersey City, NJ, passed away September 30, 2018.

After serving proudly in the US Navy, Joseph went on to retire from Manufacturing in Airplane Merchandise.

He will be deeply missed by his loving family.

No service information at this time.

Damian C. Toto

Sep 28, 2018

Damian Christopher Toto, 44, of Bradenton, formerly of New York, passed away on September 28, 2018.

He is survived by his wife; Lori and his loving family.

Private family services.

Private Family Services

Manuel A. Rodriguez

Sep 26, 2018

Manuel A. “Tony” Rodriguez,  53, of Bradenton passed away on Sept 26th, 2018.

He leaves behind his loving family; wife, Violeta, children: Luis Rodriguez, Christopher Rodriguez, Natanael Rodriguez, Zebastian Rodriguez Velazquez, Zergio Rodriguez Velazquez, and step-children; Luis Couvertier, Ruth Reyes.

Tony proudly served in the U.S. Army.

A Gathering of family and friends...

Jack George Sturm

Sep 26, 2018

Jack George Sturm, 87, of Bradenton, passed away on September 26, 2018.

He was born in Cincinnati  Ohio to George and Jane Sturm and moved to Florida 25 years ago.

Jack was the owner and operator of a trucking company.

He honorable served n the U.S. Army.

Jack is survived by...

Marco A. Aviles

Sep 25, 2018

Marco A. Aviles, 55, of Bradenton, FL formerly of New Jersey, passed away on September 25, 2018.

He is survived by loving family.

Marco proudly served his country in Marines and continued to serve his community as a Police Officer.

A Family Service will be held at 3pm Sunday, September 30, 2018 at...

Lisa Wright

Sep 23, 2018

Lisa J. Wright, 57, of Bradenton, formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away on September 23, 2018.

She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends.

No local services will be held at this time.

Sandra Jane Bair

Sep 21, 2018

Sandra J. (Wunder)  Bair, 72, of Parrish, formerly of Grand Ledge, MI, passed away September 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was born in Monroe, MI to Wayne and Eileen Wunder. grew up in Temperance MI and graduated from Bedford Public High School in 1962. She also lived in Lansing MI, Marshall MI, and Grand...

Josephine Porembski

Sep 18, 2018

Josephine R. (Calarese) Porembski, 100, of Bradenton FL, formerly of Milford passed away, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Serenity Gardens of Bradenton in Bradenton, FL. She was born in Milford daughter of the late Alberto and Serafina (Iadarola) Calarese and lived in Milford most of her life before moving to Bradenton FL. In 2010. She was educated in...

Judson C. Worley

Sep 17, 2018

Judson Clements Worley, 84, Bradenton, formerly of Georgia, passed away on September 17, 2018.

He retired as a mechanic for John Deer.

Private Services.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

Marlen C Robb

Sep 12, 2018

Marlen C Robb Jr., 72, of Bradenton, formerly of Rockville Centre, NY passed away on September 12, 2018.

After a long career in the Marines, Marlen retired and spent most of his time working on boats. Marlen was a father and a grandfather who loved his country, sailing, and Yankees baseball.

Survived by a loving...

John Earl Steele

Sep 10, 2018

John Earl Steele, 94, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2018 He was born February 11, 1924 in New Martinsville, WV to Foster and Donna Mae Steele.

John is survived by his son, Keith R. Steele of Bradenton, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Ruth Rankin Steele, his siblings; Francis,...

Barbara A. Grant

Sep 4, 2018

BARBARA A. GRANT (HODGES)

Barbara, age 80, left for her eternal home on September 4, 2018 in Bradenton, FL. She was the widow of Robert W. “Bill” Grant, Jr. with whom she shared 38 years of marriage until his death in 1996.

Born October 7, 1937 in Savannah, GA, Barbara was a 1955 graduate of...

Marjorie J Whitfield

Sep 3, 2018

Marjorie Whitfield (Schultz), 82, of Bradenton Fl passed away with family by her side on Monday, September 3, 2018 to be with the love of her life, Donald.

She was much loved and will be deeply missed by her children Marilyn (Andrew) Sackheim, Beth (Mike) Kerns, Jeffrey Whitfield, Richard (Kim) Whitfield, Carolyn (Mark) Wesolowski as well as...

Carmelo Cicala

Aug 31, 2018

Carmelo Cicala, 87, of Bradenton formerly of Sicily, Italy passed away on August 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

No local services will be held.

Robert L. Benjamin

Aug 30, 2018

'Bob” Benjamin, age 94, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called home to heaven on August 30, 2018.

He was born on October 23, 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Albert A. and Francis Wright Benjamin. He graduated from Shortridge High School and earned his B.S. degree in journalism from Butler University in...

John T. Dunn

Aug 23, 2018

John Thomas Dunn, 81, passed away on August 23, 2018.

He was born July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia PA to John and Rita (Bavis) Dunn.

Preceded in death by his parents, sons; John and Jim, brother; George and sister; Patricia.

Survived by spouse Jerry (Knight) Dunn, daughter; Beth Cassata, stepchildren; Kevin Knight (Jan),...

Dianne H. Walters

Aug 23, 2018

Dianne Walters, 72, of Bradenton, formerly of Bogalusa, LA passed away on August 23, 2018.

She spent her career as a school teacher and then her clerical position at the Manatee County Sheriff Department.

She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and colleagues.

No services have been planned by the family....