Obituaries
Bradenton, FL Obituaries
Local obituaries to remember and honor your loved ones in Bradenton, Sarasota, Manatee County, FL and the surrounding areas
Lee Rox Dunbar
Oct 21, 2018
Lee Rox Dunbar passed away in his home in Bradenton, FL on October 21, 2018. Lee was born in Delta, OH to Glenn and Victoria Dunbar on May 4, 1938.
He served in the U S Army, mostly in France, as part of the Army Corps of Engineers where he received many citations for projects well completed....
Jason M. Shecter
Oct 18, 2018
Jason Matthew Shecter (Jay) lost his battle to diabetes on October 18, 2018 in Bradenton, FL. Jason was born to Bonnie Lee Fisher and Peter Shecter on December 9, 1972 in Southfield, MI.
Jason was preceded in death by his father, Peter Shecter. He is survived by his daughter, Milo LaCasse-Burdick, Mother, Bonnie Lee Fisher, Step-father Gerald...
John Raymond Fritz Jr.
Oct 17, 2018
John Raymond Fritz Jr. 79, of Bradenton, formerly of Michigan, passed away on October 17, 2018.
He is survived by his brother, William and his loving family.
John proudly served in the U.S. Army.
He will be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Maxine L Winans
Oct 17, 2018
Maxine L. Winans, 102, of Bradenton Fl passed away October 17, 2018. Daughter of Reuben and Edith Lennon, born Feb. 16, 1916 in Eaton County, MI.
Her early life was lived near Lansing, MI. She graduated from Lansing Central High School, Class of 1934 with scholastic honors.
She married Riley E. Winans and lived in...
Christina Nichole Huffman
Oct 15, 2018
Christina Nichole Huffman, 34, of Bradenton, passed away on October 15, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family.
Receiving of Friends and Funeral Service to be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with services commencing at 12:00 at Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel.
In lieu of flowers,...
Stuart Bennett
Oct 13, 2018
Stuart Jay Bennett, 68, of Columbia, SC passed away on October 13, 2018 in Bradenton, FL after a short illness.
Born in Boston, MA, Stuart moved to Columbia in his youth. He attended Crayton Middle School and graduated from AC Flora High School in 1968. Stuart received his Bachelor's Degree in education from Clemson University in 1972,...
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.
...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 ServicesManuel 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,...


