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

Linda Fruth
Jun 17, 2018
Linda Jane Babcock Fruth, 83, of Ellenton, FL left this earth to her lord and savior Jesus Christ on June 17, 2018.
Born May 17, 1935, Linda was the third child of Arthur and Pauline Babcock. Born in Detroit, MI and raised in Henry County, Ohio.
Linda was a homemaker, worked at Montgomery Ward, as...

Betty J Sharp
Jun 17, 2018
Betty Sharp, 99, of Bradenton passed away in Williamsburg, VA on June 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Originally from Abington, IL, Betty spent her winters in Bradenton and moved to Virginia in past few years. No local services will be held.
Carl Ira Comstock
Jun 17, 2018
Carl Ira Comstock, of Bradenton, passed away June 17, 2018. He was 80 years young.
Carl was born on October 9, 1937 in Sayre, Pennsylvania to Carl Russell and Elizabeth Winifred Comstock.
Graduated from Sayre High School in 1956.
Divorced but lifetime friends with Joan Rupert, together they raised three children; Thomas (Wanda)...
Almida Cosme Colon
Jun 15, 2018
Almida Cosme-Colon, of Bradenton, passed away on June 15, 2018.
She is survived by her large and loving family.
She will be laid to rest at Skyway Memorial Garden.
Full obituary coming soon
Visitation 2018-06-16 17:00:00 19:00:00 Palma Sola Botanical Park 9800 17th Avenue Northwest Bradenton FL 34209 Funeral Service 2018-06-16 20:00:00Stephen A. Kives
Jun 13, 2018
Stephen A. Kives Jr., of Bradenton,FL passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 13, 2018.
He was born on August 26, 1934 to Helen and Stephen Kives Sr.
Steve was affectionately known as (Old Man Steve) at Tony Begley?s 66 Way Shell Gas station on Cortez Rd for 17...

Jennifer Lee Jones
Jun 11, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Jennifer Lee Jones announces her passing on June 11, 2018, at the age of 59.
Jennifer was a lifetime resident of Bradenton. She graduated from Manatee High School and attended Manatee Junior College and Florida State University. She was employed in the Manatee County Clerk’s office before becoming...

Gail Ann Kenyon
Jun 11, 2018
Gail Kenyon, 55, of Bradenton, FL formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away on June 11, 2018.
She is survived by her husband Richard.
Working many years in retail, in the area.
She will be greatly missed.
No local services will be held.

Doris Katherine Martin
Jun 10, 2018
Doris “Katherine” Martin, 91, of Bradenton, born December 4th, 1926, was released into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, June 10th, 2018.
She was born and raised in Lakeland, FL. where she met her husband of 59 years. She ministered alongside her husband as a Pastor’s Wife and also made a career in banking where she...
Liam S. Angad
Jun 7, 2018
Liam Suresh Angad died on June 7th at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton Fl.
Liam was born on December 30, 2017, in St. Petersburg Fl, to Julie Angad.
A happy exuberant baby, Liam was loved and adored by family and friends drawn to his cherubic smile and infectious laughter.
Mommy’s little “Toots” was...

Dagoberto Mejia-Martinez
Jun 4, 2018
Dagoberto Mejia Martinez, 62, of Sarasota, formerly from El Negrito Yoro, Honduras passed away June 4, 2018. Full obituary to come.
Gardner Lee Mason
May 30, 2018
Gardner Lee Mason passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Gardner suffered a stroke and fought valiantly for 90 days.
Known as a sailor, pilot, cyclist, and diver, Gardner was most fond of the role of husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. His passion for life was...
Margaret M. Lopez
May 28, 2018
Margaret M. Lopez, 101, of Parrish, passed away on May 28, 2018.
She was born to Marie and John McCann in Georgia in 1916.
Margaret was a dedicated wife and mother all her life.
She is survived by her two sons; Ray Lopez Jr. E. John (Linda) Lopez, two daughters; Judy (Frank) Coker,...

John A, Prideaux
May 24, 2018
John A. Prideaux, 86, passed away on May 24, 2018. Born in Madison WI, Owner of Texaco Stations, Dairy Bar, Jax Hamburgers and driver for Autoway Ford. Past member of Manatee Kiwanis, National Guard in WI and FL Survivors: loving wife of 62 years; Mary Lou, 2 daughters; Karen Martin and Linda Maxwell, 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter....

Josephine Mae Malone
May 24, 2018
Josephine Malone, 94, of Bradenton formerly of Chicago IL, passed away on May 24, 2018. She is survived by sons Charles Bunch, James Bunch and John Nantista. No local services will be held.

Melanie Ann Layton
May 23, 2018
Melanie Layton, 44, of Bradenton, formerly of Trenton, NJ, passed away on May 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. After her career in the Navy she became a flight nurse where she truly found joy in helping others during their most difficult times. She is survived by her husband Stephen. No services will be held at this time....

Angel A. Santiago Sr.
May 22, 2018
Angel A. Santiago Sr, 56, of Bradenton, passed away on May 22, 2018.
He is survived by his loving wife; Monica, 2 sons, 1 daughter and many extended family members.
Full obituary to be posted soon.
Visitation 2018-05-29 14:30:00 15:00:00 Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel 1015 14th Street West Bradenton FL 34205 Funeral Service...William Charles Armstrong
May 19, 2018
William Charles Armstrong, born January 25, 1936, went to be with Jesus and his beloved wife of 20 years, Jean, on May 19, 2018. Bill served in the US Army in the motor pool from 1961 to 1963. He also served his community as an ambulance driver in his youth. He was an active member in local clubs such...
Ian Stewart Robb
May 17, 2018
Ian Stewart Robb left this world for heaven, Thursday, May 17th at Blake Medical Center after a short illness. His parents, Jennie Hinton from England and his father William n. Robb from Scotland, immigrated to Illinois where Ian was born and given that Gaelic name which means John. Ian, his brother and sister were raised in Glenview , Illinois...
Mark Weldon Smith
May 16, 2018
Dr. Mark Weldon Smith, 90, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2018.
Mark attended Columbus Academy and Princeton University, and earned his BA, MA, and PhD from The Ohio State University. Mark served as Dean of Men and Professor of Psychology at Denison University in Granville OH from 1953 to 1971. After leaving...

Isabella Ann Cinquegrano
May 16, 2018
Isabella Ann Cinquegrano, 75, of Bradenton, passed away on May 16, 2018.
She is predeceased by her husband, Bob Cinquegrano.
Isabella's favorite pastime was knitting. She made lap blankets and tracheotomy covers for veterans. She also enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at the D.A.V, going out to dinner, and keeping up with family and...