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Christopher Matthew Vanskyhawk
Jun. 05, 2023
On the early morning of June 5th, 2023 Christopher Matthew Vanskyhawk passed peacefully to heaven at Blake Hospital surrounded by his parents. He was born February 23, 1995 in Bradenton, Florida, and is the son of Father Shawn Savage and Mother Crystal Vanskyhawk. Christopher attended Lakewood...

George Alfred Ducharme Jr
Jun. 03, 2023
George Jr. was born to George Sr. and Agnes Ducharme and was born in Laconia, NH on May 21, 1949 and died on June 3, 2023. George Jr. moved to Florida in 1977. He met his soulmate, Gail, at the jewelry store he managed at Desoto Square Mall in Bradenton, and they worked together for over 35...

Pasqual "Pas" Astore
Jun. 01, 2023
Pasqual T. Astore, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 1, 2023. Pasqual was born on May 29, 1924 in Altoona, PA to Vincenzo and Francesca Francaro Astore. Private services at Skyway Memorial.

Pricilla Wahlers
May 31, 2023
Priscilla Wahlers, 77 of Bradenton, Fla., passed away suddenly. She will be dearly missed by all. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM on Friday June 23rd 2023 at Skyway Memorial Gardens. Friends and family are welcome to offer an online condolence. A complete obituary notice will be posted...

Alexander Vincent Petrakopoulos
May 29, 2023
Alexander Vincent Petrakopoulos, 28, of Bradenton, FL passed away on May 29, 2023 as a result of an accident in the Gulf of Mexico. Alexander was born on January 25, 1995 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He was the son of Christiane Meli Petrakopoulos and Nikitas Leonidas Petrakopoulos. The family moved...

Michael Paul Vidovich
May 29, 2023
Michael Paul Vidovich, 41, of Parrish passed away on May 29, 2023. Michael was born in Amherst, Ohio on November 07, 1981. He was a restaurant manager but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Michael is survived by loving wife Andrea Britt Vidovich; children: Hayley,...

Marcia Mary Tykal
May 29, 2023
Marcia "Marci" Mary Tykal, 83 years old of Bradenton, FL passed away on May 29, 2023. Marci was born on November 11, 1939 in Springfield Illinois to Helen and George Tomko who preceded her in death. Marcia had her masters in education, prior to obtaining her masters she had worked as a registered...

Carlos "Tony" Blackwell
May 23, 2023
Carlos "Tony" Blackwell, 42, passed away on May 23, 2023. He was a born on July 1, 1980 in Winterhaven Florida. Tony was an angler! He loved fishing, especially bass fishing. He found peace on the water. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Anyone that knew Tony knew they...

Brandy Hernandez Diaz
May 22, 2023
Brandy Hernandez Diaz, 11 of Palmetto passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023. Brandy is survived by a loving family. Visitation will be at Holy Cross Catholic Church on May 31, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church directly after...

Patricia H Klein
May 19, 2023
Patricia H Klein, 86, passed away on May 19, 2023. Pat was born March 6, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to Cyril and Naomi Gildon. She was an esteemed NYU graduate and was a speech pathologist and audiologist. Pat enjoyed rescuing her local stray cats, gardening, reading, classic movies and keeping up with...

Thomas Hayden Whitmore
May 15, 2023
Thomas Hayden Whitmore, 69, passed away on May 15, 2023. Thomas was born in Orange County, Virginia on November 11, 1953 to Richard and Eleanor Whitmore. Thomas joined the United States Army and served in Japan where he met the love of his life Susan. Together they raised a family. Thomas was a...

Carmen Juanita Welch
May 13, 2023
Carmen Juanita Welch of Bradenton passed away at Braden River Rehabilitation. A funeral service followed by entombment will be scheduled at Skyway Memorial Gardens on Friday May 19, 2023 beginning at 10am.