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Susie W Konicov
Feb. 21, 2026
Bradenton - Konicov, Susie W., age 84, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. Devoted mother of Stephanie Konicov-Banfill (Kathy King) and Gary Jan Konicov (Annedys), loving grandmother of Mikayla Clark (Matt), Skyler Banfill, Lynch Robles and L.A. Konicov, and beloved great-grandmother of...
Jean Carole Daggett
Feb. 08, 2026
Jean Carole Daggett, 85, of Lakewood Ranch, FL passed away February 8, 2026 at Westminster Point Pleasant, Bradenton, FL. Jean was born April 13, 1940 in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of N Harwood and Ina (Hanson) Lasher. Jean had worked as a correctional officer for the Sheriff’s Department of...
James Walter McKenzie
Feb. 08, 2026
James Walter McKenzie, 78, of Bradenton, FL passed away February 8, 2026 at his residence. James was born December 20, 1948 in Paintsville, KY, the son of Willis and Edna Ruth (Reed) McKenzie. He married Carol Ross, January 29, 1972, in Bradenton, FL. James had worked for many years as a service...
Elaine H Chismar
Feb. 06, 2026
Elaine H. Chismar, 72, of Bradenton, FL, passed away February 6, 2026 at her residence in Bradenton. Elaine was born April 10, 1953 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of Dominic F and Mildred Burnaltti. She married Stephen Chismar and he preceded her in death. Elaine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...
Stauros Kouris
Feb. 05, 2026
Stauros Kouris, 89, died February 5, 2026 at Bradenton Hospice House. Stauros was born May 12, 1936 in Greece, the son of Nikolaos and Constantina (Kaproulia) Kouris. He married Haralabia Koutsopod. He served the hospitality industry as a chef. He is survived by his wife, Harablabia and son...
Diane Ann Dowling
Jan. 31, 2026
Diane Ann Dowling was born on June 10, 1956, in Bradenton, Fl to Gladys Thomas Rice, and Eddie Axon who both preceded her in death. She lived a life marked by faith, service, love, dedication, kindness, and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. Diane became a member of the Pentecostal Church...
Kathaleen "Kat" Swilley Porter
Jan. 26, 2026
Kathaleen “Kat” Swilley Porter was born October 16, 1943, in Bradenton, Florida to the late John and Lola Swilley. At an early age Kat gave her life to Christ and was a member of Ward Temple AME. Kat was educated in the Manatee County Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School, in...
Gloria T Menard
Jan. 22, 2026
Gloria T Menard, 82, of Bradenton, FL passed away January 22, 2026 at her residence. Gloria was born April 12, 1943 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Harry and Rose (Kormian) Tootoosian. She married Leonard Menard, November 28, 1968 in Springfield, MA. They shared 58 wonderful years with each...
Douglas Edward Parnell
Jan. 22, 2026
Douglas Edward Parnell, 71, of Ellenton, FL passed away January 22, 2026 at HCA Brandon. Douglas was born September 13, 1954 in Longview, TX, the son of John and Mary Helen (Tucker) Parnell. Douglas was an IT Specialist, working with the financial and banking industry. Douglas worked at Scott's...
Tarenthea Marie Davis
Jan. 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tarenthea M. Davis It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tarenthea M. Davis, beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, who passed away on January 20th, 2026. She was 57 years old. Tarenthea was born on November 21, 1968, in Sarasota, Florida, to Elder...
Douglas R. DePew
Jan. 03, 2026
Douglas R. DePew, age 57, known as ‘Doug’ to many, passed away January 3, 2026, at the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida after a fierce battle with cancer. Doug was born in New York, New York but moved to Florida with his family in 1980. He was preceded in death by his father...
Margaret Lynn Coon
Jan. 02, 2026
Margaret Lynn "Peggy" Coon (née Sloat), age 83, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on November 18, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, Peggy was the daughter of William G. Sloat II and Mary Margaret Toland. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Home Economics from...