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Robert John Bartus
May 10, 2023
Robert John Bartus 85, of North Port, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on May 10, 2023. He will be laid to rest with Military honors at Skyway Memorial Gardens on Friday May 12, 2023. Rabbi Paul Schreiber will officiate. A full obituary will be posted upon completion.

Jim H Reese
May 10, 2023
Jim H. Reese of Bradenton, husband of the late Barbara H. Reese passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2023 due to a tragic accident in Bradenton. He will be deeply missed by all and will be remembered by his kind soul and caring charisma. There are no services planned at this time.

Djamel Rouifed
May 08, 2023
Djamel Rouifed, 59, passed away on May 8, 2023. A Service will be Friday May 12, 2023 at Islamic society 2401 6th St S St Petersburg FL 33705 at 1:30pm. A graveside service is open to all at 2:45pm here at Skyway Memorial Gardens 5200 US Highway 19 Palmetto, FL 34221. Online condolences can be...

Jerome E Barrett Sr
Apr. 29, 2023
Barrett Sr., Jerome E., 88, Sun City Center, FL, passed away peacefully the morning of April 29, 2023. Born in Fargo, ND, Jerry graduated from Shanley High School and North Dakota State University, served in the US Air Force, and performed a lifetime of civil service in the federal government. In...

Edward D. Lawrance
Apr. 29, 2023
Edward Lawrance, of Palmetto, FL peacefully passed away on April 29, 2023. He was born to Edward D. Lawrance and Agnes (Brandstetter) June 9, 1945. He married the love of his life Patricia (O'Rourke) in 1988, Survivors include his wife Patricia (O'Rourke) Lawrance, brother Gary Lawrance, daughter...

Bernardo Betancourt
Apr. 29, 2023
Bernardo Betancourt, 37, of Bradenton, FL passed away on April 29, 2023. A graveside service will occur 5/06/2023 at Skyway Memorial Gardens at 3pm.

Daniel Joseph Wade
Apr. 28, 2023
Daniel Joseph Wade of Palmetto, FL passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023 at his home. Born in Shelton, CT on August 13, 1946, Dan will be missed by all that knew him. Dan's ashes will be scattered at sea in a private ceremony.

Janis B Taylor
Apr. 26, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Janice B. Taylor, 74, of Bradenton, FL. Janice was born on May 09, 1948, in Buffalo, NY to John Morgan and Elinor (Sutton) and passed away on April 26, 2023. Janice was the devoted wife of Ronald D. Taylor. She was a kind and gentle soul...

June Estep Fiorelli
Apr. 23, 2023
June was born in Clearfield, PA, spent most of her life in Connecticut and her retirement years in Sarasota, FL. She received her BS from New Haven Teachers College, now Southern CT State University (SCSU); her MA from SCSU/Yale University; and her sixth-year degree in Administration and...

Wandalene Jeanette Bays McKinley
Apr. 20, 2023
Wandalene "Wanda" Jeanette Bays McKinley went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 20, 2023. Wanda was born in Richmond, Va to Burrell and Ethel Bays. She graduated Johnson Bible College in Knoxville TN, then she was a teacher for a period of time. Wanda married the love of her life Jack...

Joseph R Ganey
Apr. 19, 2023
Joseph “Ray” Ganey, Sr., age 86, residing in Wimauma, Florida passed away on April 19, 2023. Ray was born on November 1, 1936 to John Thomas and Anzie Lee (Cobb) Ganey. He was born in Holmes County Florida. Raised in Geneva Alabama along with his siblings; three (3) brothers and four (4)...