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

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...
Jeffery Ryan Griffis
May 13, 2018
Jeffery Ryan Griffis (Fophie), 35, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Manatee Memorial surrounded by family and friends.
Jeff was born in Bradenton, Florida on September 11, 1982 to Breanda Maguire and Richard Poppell Sr. He grew up in Bradenton and attended Southeast High School.
He didn’t always have it easy, but he...
Mary Jo Vanselow
May 13, 2018
Mary Jo Vanselow, 96, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, May 13, at her residence in Freedom Village, Bradenton, Florida.
Born in Chicago, IL, on Oct. 22, 1921, and the wife of Albert C. Vanselow, who preceded her in death in 1988, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Letitia R. Kaliszewski, Chicago.
She...
Howard E. Allison
May 13, 2018
HOWARD E. ALLISON, JR. age 97 passed away on May 13, 2018 after a brief illness.
A World War ll veteran he lived a life of service to his family, his work and his country. During World War ll, Master SGT Allison served in the Philippines and New Guinea.
He returned home to begin a...
Manuela Espinoza
May 12, 2018
Manuela Espinoza, 58, of Bradenton, formerly of San Antonio TX, passed away May 12, 2018.
She is survived by a loving family.
All services at Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel.
Visitation 2018-05-13 11:00:00 13:00:00 Shanon Funeral Home Westview Chapel 5610 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton FL 34209 Visitation 2018-05-13 17:00:00 19:00:00 Shannon Funeral Home Town...
Donna Jean Humphries
May 12, 2018
Donna Jean Humphries, 82, of Bradenton, formerly of Michigan, passed away on May 12, 2018.
She is survived by her children; Brian (Krista) Robinson, Duane (Jackie) Robinson, Janet (John) Bloomfield, siblings Patricia Hammond, and Dennis Deveraux.
Donna was predeceased by daughter Julie Rio.
No local services will be held.
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Dean Richard Laukhuf
May 12, 2018
Dr. Dean Richard Laukhuf, 78, of Bradenton Fl. passed away on May 12, 2018.
He was a retired dentist, wedding cake specialist extraordinaire, master bridge player, piano and organ artist, and gospel music lover.
He is survived by his wife Eva, daughter Jennifer, son Jason, granddaughter Madison and grandson Jamison.
He is also...
Allison Kay Villanueva
May 10, 2018
Allison Neill Villanueva, 38, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. She was born in Dearborn Michigan and has loved living in Manatee County for the past 36 years. Allison so loved her family and in her spare time enjoyed her children's sporting activities, hanging with Sadie, her sweet dog rescue whom she adored. She also enjoyed reading a love...

Richard F. Barton
May 3, 2018
Richard F. Barton, 69, a lifelong resident of Bradenton FL, passed away May 3, 2018. No services scheduled at this time. Full obituary to come.
No services to be held Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel 1015 14th Street West Bradenton FL 34205
Clyde Thomason
May 3, 2018
Clyde A. Thomason, 61, of Bradenton, formerly of Tampa, FL passed away on May 3, 2018. There will be no local services.
No services to be held Fogartyville Cemetery 4200 3rd Avenue Nw Bradenton FL 34209