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Barbara Ilene Zito
Jan. 25, 2025
The family of Barbara Ilene Zito of Bradenton, FL are saddened to announce her passing on January 25, 2025, at the age of 89 years old. She passed peacefully at Manatee Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 6, 1935, to Louis and Martha White in Oneida, NY. The...
Elizabeth Helen Pugh
Jan. 25, 2025
Elizabeth Helen Pugh, 86, of Tampa, Fl passed away January 25, 2025 at Tampa Gardens Senior Living, Tampa, FL. Elizabeth was born February 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Roland and Helen (Dingfelder) Casner. She married Frank Pugh and he preceded her in death. Elizabeth was a...
Adkins, George
Jan. 24, 2025
Mr. George Humberstone Adkins, 83, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on August 25, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, he lived a life dedicated to family, service, and community. George spent his early years in Ohio, attending Plain City School from 1950 to 1955 before graduating...
Juaquinna Meredith Engram
Jan. 16, 2025
Juaquinna Meredith Engram, aged 76, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Brandon, FL. Born on February 13, 1948, Juaquinna dedicated many years to her career as a Registered Nurse at DC General Hospital before retiring from the Prince George County Health Department. Juaquinna moved to Florida in...
Burns, Robert William
Jan. 15, 2025
Services are pending with Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation.
James Albert Klepfer
Jan. 14, 2025
James “Jimmy” Albert Klepfer passed away peacefully at the home he built surrounded by his family on January 14, 2025. His long courageous battle with cancer is over. James was born February 21, 1952 to Nola Mora Klepfer and Rex Klepfer. James was a beloved figure among his family and friends. He...
Merenda, Richard B.
Jan. 08, 2025
Services are pending with Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation.
Karen Decker
Jan. 05, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Karen Lisa Decker of Bradenton, FL on January 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Although Karen (Mom, Nanny) is gone, she will live in our hearts forever. Karen was born in Bradenton, FL to Edgar Hopkins and Mary Dossey Hopkins on March 14,...
Paige, Sonia
Jan. 04, 2025
Services are pending with Skyway Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation.
Janet E Thompson
Jan. 03, 2025
Janet Luce Thompson (née Hanrahan), aged 92, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on September 5, 1932, in Longview, Texas. Janet was the youngest of 3 girls, her father Joseph Hanrahan and mother, Lucille, raised the family in Cisco Texas. He was a successful businessman...
Janet E Thompson
Jan. 03, 2025
Janet Luce Thompson (née Hanrahan), aged 92, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on September 5, 1932, in Longview, Texas. Janet was the youngest of 3 girls, her father Joseph Hanrahan and mother, Lucille, raised the family in Cisco Texas. He was a successful businessman...
John Robert Vogel
Jan. 02, 2025
John R. Vogel, 96, of Sun City Center, FL. passed peacefully on January 2, 2025. He was born September 7, 1928, in Pittsburgh PA. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was employed at MAI Sorbus (later Bell South) for 23 years, retiring to Florida in the Tampa area. He won many accolades during his...