Obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Feb 21, 2026

Penelope “Penny” Broderick Tierney passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2026. A fantastic mother and grandmother, a loving wife, and a passionate teacher, she was widely adored by her family, friends, and students.

Penny was born in 1945 in Queens, New York, to Geraldine and Anthony Broderick. She had an older brother (Anthony) and a younger sister (Christine)....

Feb 15, 2026

Joan Bolduc of Bradenton passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by love.

Born in Dixfield, Maine, Joan later made Bradenton her home beginning in 1980. She was known by everyone who met her as one of the most selfless people you could ever know. Her faith in Jesus was the center of her life, guiding her kindness, compassion, and...

Feb 4, 2026

Diana Dinkins, 91, passed away on February 4, 2026. A visitation is scheduled for 5-7 PM, February 9, 2026, in the chapel of Covell Funeral Home, 4232 26th Street West, Bradenton, Florida.

Jan 27, 2026

Susan Ann Arado, 81, of Holmes Beach passed away January 27th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond Arado, her parents Edward & Helen Sosnowski & brother Tom Sosnowski. She is survived by 7 siblings and her children Lisa Goril & David Arado, five grandchildren Amber McNulty, Amanda Crowell, Amy Hasson, Bobby Goril and Eric...

Jan 24, 2026

Please join us as we gather to remember and honor a life well lived.

Lunch will follow the service.

Friends and neighbors are welcome to bring and share their memories.

*Shelly will be there.

Dec 24, 2025

James “Jimmy” Joseph Hannan, age 73, passed away on December 24, 2025, at home in Bradenton, Florida.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer H. Hannan, and his children and stepchildren: Chelsea Hannan, Shannan Butler, Bridget Parker, and Jason Messina-Sechrest; his sisters Sandra Johnson, Kathleen Stevick, and Steve Hannan.

James was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Russell Hannan; his...

Dec 6, 2025

Randolph “Glynn” Watts, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on December 6, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1937, in Picayune, Mississippi, the place he always considered his hometown.

Glynn was a devoted follower of Christ and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher, coach, and friend. His life was marked by faithfulness to his family, dedication to...

Nov 30, 2025

John L. Patterson, 64, of Bradenton, passed away on  November 30, 2025. John was born in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Manatee County in 1967.He was the youngest of three children of the late Richard H Patterson and Twila L. Patterson. He is survived by his daughter Jessica and Grandsons Alex and Ayden, her brother Johnny Thompson, his sisters Shirley...

Nov 29, 2025

Norene Babecki was reunited with the Lord, her husband Paul, her parents/siblings, and all of her loved ones who preceded her in death on November 29, 2025. Originally from Joliet, IL, she married Paul Babecki, and they raised two sons, Scott and David, in Darien, IL. In 1973, after vacationing on Siesta Key, Paul and Norene moved the family to...

Nov 16, 2025

Norman Tolar (Blackie) Passed Away on November 16, 2025, in Bradenton, FL, in Hospice Care, Surrounded by Family and a Longtime Friend/Coworker

Born in Oneco, FL, to Annie Elizabeth (Doris) and Dewey Tolar. Graduated from Manatee High School, served in the Navy, and has worked mostly in the Tomato Business as a Broker than His Own Company called Specialty Tomato. Norman...

Nov 8, 2025

Stephen “Tony” A. Fouse, of Bradenton, Florida, was born on September 26, 1946, in Winchester, Indiana, and passed away on November 8, 2025, after a short illness.

Tony was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam Era, serving 6 years. He spent his professional career working as a firefighter, retiring from the Cedar Hammock Fire Department in Manatee County. He was...

Nov 7, 2025

Stewart August Meeker, 94, of Ellenton, FL, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 7th, 2025. A beloved husband, father, brother, veteran, and friend, Stew was known for his boundless optimism and his signature phrase “super good,” which perfectly captured his outlook on life.

Born on March 25, 1931, in Rockland County, New York, and raised on Anna Maria Island,...

Nov 4, 2025

Robert Anthony Dominick, 82, of Bradenton, died November 4, 2025, at Braden River Rehab. He was born on June 5, 1943, in Canton, Ohio. Robert was the son of the late Anthony Dominick and Priscilla Chapman Dominick. Robert was a steel guitar player. He retired with the group, Lone Rider Express. Robert was preceded in death by one daughter, three...

Oct 25, 2025

Lance Edward Young, beloved father of Dillon, passed away in Bradenton, FL, while under hospice care. Lance was born in Chicago, IL, on August 12, 1960, to Ronald E. Young (deceased) and Lorraine A. Young (Kalfas). He attended high school at both Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South. Lance graduated from Downers Grove South in 1978.

He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2025

Heaven may be the best place, but today it became better. She has left us here, and we will miss her, but she has joined her eternal family, and now they sing with joy. God has called home an angel, and that angel is my mom. Writers often get stuck or blocked. They can't find the words. You could say...

Oct 15, 2025

Ricky Davis, 48, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Sugar Grove, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. Ricky went to the hospital at the end of August to learn his pain was a pinched nerve in his spine, right above his shoulder blades—a common annoyance easily fixed. But in a horrifyingly short span of weeks, that mild discomfort turned...

Oct 13, 2025

Scott Earl Everingham, 60, was born on September 7, 1965, in Hinsdale, Illinois. On October 13th, 2025, Scott passed away.

Scott moved to Florida from Illinois in 1967. He worked as a general Handyman. He loved his parents, Barbara Hurley and David Everingham, his siblings, brothers Mark and Christopher Everingham, and sisters Lisa Everingham and Christine Melchi.

He will forever be in...

Jul 20, 2025

Susan “Sue” Lee Haag, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on May 19, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, Sue embodied compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her gentle spirit, warm presence, and steady love touched countless lives. 

She was a dedicated member of the Hernando De Soto Historical Society,...

Jul 19, 2025