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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Jean Cota

Sarasota, FL

Jean (Hansen) Cota passed away peacefully at Sarasota’s Hospice House early Tuesday, May 14th, with her husband Ron at her side holding her in his...

Jean (Hansen) Cota passed away peacefully at Sarasota’s Hospice House early Tuesday, May 14th, with her husband Ron at her side holding her in his hands and heart. Jean was born in New York City on...

Toale Brothers Funeral Home

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Ann Dunlap

Age 89

Bartow, FL

Ann W Dunlap, born November 23, 1934, passed away peacefully at home in Bartow after an extended illness, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She graduated...

Ann W Dunlap, born November 23, 1934, passed away peacefully at home in Bartow after an extended illness, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1956 and attained a Master's...

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Photo of Ann Dunlap

Norma Alice Paradis Pullman

Age 100

SARASOTA, FL

Norma Alice Paradis Pullman, 100 years of age, of Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL, formerly of Riverwoods, IL, passed away April 16, 2024. Norma was born in...

Norma Alice Paradis Pullman, 100 years of age, of Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL, formerly of Riverwoods, IL, passed away April 16, 2024. Norma was born in Arlington, Mass, an only child, to Elsie Barton Bush and...

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Photo of Norma Alice Paradis Pullman

Monday, May 27, 2024

Matthew Gary MacDonald

Age 39

Sarasota, FL

On May 15, 2024, Matthew "Matt" Gary MacDonald passed away in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, at the age of 39. Born on January 31,...

On May 15, 2024, Matthew "Matt" Gary MacDonald passed away in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, at the age of 39. Born on January 31, 1985, Matt was a bright, kind, and inquisitive soul with...

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Photo of Matthew Gary MacDonald

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Dr. Lawrence J. Lieberman

Age 86

Bradenton, FL

Dr. Lawrence J. Lieberman passed away on May 4, 2024, with family at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bradenton...

Dr. Lawrence J. Lieberman passed away on May 4, 2024, with family at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bradenton Country Club from 4 -7 PM on June 13, 2024,...

Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Photo of Dr. Lawrence J. Lieberman

Friday, May 24, 2024

Diane Marie Ford

Age 68

Sarasota, FL

Remembering Diane Marie Ford: A Comedy Legend In the world of comedy, there are stars, and then there are icons. Diane Marie Ford, with her razor-sharp...

Remembering Diane Marie Ford: A Comedy Legend In the world of comedy, there are stars, and then there are icons. Diane Marie Ford, with her razor-sharp wit, lightning-fast humor, and unwavering spirit, was undoubtedly the latter....

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Photo of Diane Marie Ford

Carol Jeannette Talbot

Age 93

Sarasota, FL

Carol Jeannette Talbot of Sarasota, (formerly of Nokomis, FL, Summit, NJ, and Palatine, IL) passed away on May 15, 2024. Carol was born December 14, 1930...

Carol Jeannette Talbot of Sarasota, (formerly of Nokomis, FL, Summit, NJ, and Palatine, IL) passed away on May 15, 2024. Carol was born December 14, 1930 to William and Edith Rustemeyer in Chicago. Nicknamed “Rusty”, for...

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Photo of Carol Jeannette Talbot

Robert "Bob" Stanford Zimny

Age 84

Lady Lake, FL

Robert “Bob” Stanford Zimny, 84, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Lady Lake. Bob was born in Gary, Indiana to...

Robert “Bob” Stanford Zimny, 84, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Lady Lake. Bob was born in Gary, Indiana to Walter and Julia (Nadel) Zimny on July 2, 1939. He...

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Photo of Robert "Bob" Stanford Zimny

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Anne Scott Albrecht

Age 70

Ocala, FL

Anne Scott Albrecht of Ocala, Florida passed away on April 26th, 2024. She was born in Sarasota, Florida in December of 1953 to Geraldine and...

Anne Scott Albrecht of Ocala, Florida passed away on April 26th, 2024. She was born in Sarasota, Florida in December of 1953 to Geraldine and Vincent D. Scott Jr. Annie, as she was known by family...

Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society TimberRidge

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Photo of Anne Scott Albrecht

Barbara Jane Calhoun

Age 86

Sarasota, FL

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Barbara Jane Calhoun, 86, of Sarasota, Florida. She...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Barbara Jane Calhoun, 86, of Sarasota, Florida. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May...

Raymond Francis Dacek

Age 93

Sarasota, FL

With great sorrow the Dacek family announces the death of their beloved father, grandfather and friend on Monday, May 20th, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. Ray...

With great sorrow the Dacek family announces the death of their beloved father, grandfather and friend on Monday, May 20th, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. Ray passed peacefully at the age of 93 after a brief...

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Photo of Raymond Francis Dacek

Virginia West Hawkins

Age 92

Ellenton, FL

Virginia “Jenny” Mae West Hawkins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Moseley, VA, May 1, 1932, she lived in Florida since...

Virginia “Jenny” Mae West Hawkins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Moseley, VA, May 1, 1932, she lived in Florida since the age of 18. She was preceded in death by...

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Elizabeth Ditmars

Age 95

Sarasota, FL

Elizabeth (Betty) Collins Ditmars died on May 18,2024. She was born on October 20, 1928, in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Ann Miller...

Elizabeth (Betty) Collins Ditmars died on May 18,2024. She was born on October 20, 1928, in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Ann Miller Collins and Francis Hare Collins. Betty was raised in Collingswood, NJ...

Gendron Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.

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Photo of Elizabeth Ditmars

Michael D. Ford

Age 37

Sarasota, FL

Michael D. Ford, 37, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on May 14, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., May 24, 2024 at...

Michael D. Ford, 37, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on May 14, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., May 24, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 12:00pm on Sat.,...

Jones Funeral Home

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Photo of Michael D. Ford

Johnny Hunter Sr.

Age 75

Sarasota, FL

Johnny Hunter Sr., 75, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on May 10, 2024. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Fri., May 24, 2024 at...

Johnny Hunter Sr., 75, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on May 10, 2024. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Fri., May 24, 2024 at Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church. Services will be held 1:00pm...

Jones Funeral Home

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Photo of Johnny Hunter Sr.

Nadia Jandreau

Age 66

Nokomis, FL

Nadia (Powroznyk) passed peacefully on May 18th, 2024. She was born on January 1st, 1958 in Montreal, Canada. She was predeceased by her father, Roman...

Nadia (Powroznyk) passed peacefully on May 18th, 2024. She was born on January 1st, 1958 in Montreal, Canada. She was predeceased by her father, Roman and brother, Donald. Nadia enjoyed spending time playing pool, golfing...

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Photo of Nadia Jandreau

John O Saurer

Age 88

Venice, FL

John Oscar Saurer, 88 of Venice, Florida, passed away into eternal life surrounded by his beloved family, on May 19, 2024 after a brief illness....

John Oscar Saurer, 88 of Venice, Florida, passed away into eternal life surrounded by his beloved family, on May 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He was a Christian and lifetime member of the Presbyterian...

Glenn Stephens

Age 92

Venice, FL

It is with great sadness that Venice lost one of it's pioneers. Glenn died on May 16, 2024, at the age of 92. He is...

It is with great sadness that Venice lost one of it's pioneers. Glenn died on May 16, 2024, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife Janice (married 71 years), his children...

Farley Funeral Home

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Photo of Glenn Stephens

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Julie Bigelow

Age 69

Sarasota, FL

Julie Francis Bigelow passed peacefully on April 1st, 2024. She was born on December 23rd, 1954 in Sarasota FL. She was predeceased in death by...

Julie Francis Bigelow passed peacefully on April 1st, 2024. She was born on December 23rd, 1954 in Sarasota FL. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Robert and Darene Francis, and husband Larry Bigelow. Julie...

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Photo of Julie Bigelow

Michael E Murphy

Age 74

Sarasota, FL

Michael E Murphy, age 74, of Sarasota, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Michael was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Michael was a...

Michael E Murphy, age 74, of Sarasota, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Michael was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Michael was a Vietnam veteran, director of patient care services at both The...

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home

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Photo of Michael E Murphy

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