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William A. "Bill" Bachman, 94, passed away January 7. 2015.
Bill was born January 21, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to Jacob and C. Myrtle Bachman. He graduated from Denby High School and went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone Co. He enlisted in the Army through the company. He was very proud of his Service during WWII in the North African and European Theater with the Signal Corp.
After his return from the war he married the love of his life, Elizabeth E.(Betty) Rittinger. They were married nearly 58 years. He continued to work for Michigan Bell and retired from service after 42 years in 1979.
Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty (2003) and his son, William D. (Bill) Bachman (2005). He is survived by his daughter, Barbara, son, Jack, and grandchildren, Kyle and Kelsea.
Arrangements by Brown and Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Private Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of Flowers donations to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th Street NW. Washington, DC 20006, Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton, 3355 26th Street W., Bradenton, FL 34205, or Meals on Wheels Plus of Bradenton, 811 23rd Ave. E, Bradenton, FL, 34208 would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Moshe ''Buddy'' Cohen, 90, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of West Bloomfield, MI, died January 6, 2015.
He was an Army Air Corps Veteran, electronics store owner, investor, avid bowler, golfer, member of the ''Big Boy Coffee Clutch'', and known for his quick wit.
Beloved husband of the late Vera Cohen. Loving father of Denise (Raleigh) Harris, Brian (Fran) Cohen and Jason (Carolyn) Cohen. Loving stepfather of Jan (Miho) Stepka, David (Pamela) Stepka, Terry (Bill) Sampson and Darian (Barbara) Stepka. Adoring grandfather of Carmen, Jessica (Josh), Shayna (Phil), Noah, Alanna, Alissa, Mikki, Anna, Jo, and Miranda. Great grandfather of Ryan, Samantha, Jonah, Brooke, Abby, Rebecca and Lucy. Many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and lifelong friends.
There will be no local Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Contributions may be made to Sokol Detroit Gymnastics, c/o Renata Greene, 7325 Cold Spring Lane, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Kathryn Hampton, 81, Holmes Beach, died January 7, 2015.
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma she lived in Holmes Beach for most of her life.
Predeceased by her husband, Richard A. Hampton; survived by her step-son, Stephen A. Hampton of Sarasota, FL; step-daughter, Susan Hampton Thomas of Lake Mary, FL; step-grandchildren, April and Austin Thomas.
There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Constance ''Connie'' Mueller, passed away peacefully on Jan 5, 2015. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Alice & James Gabrielo Colasurdo and dear sister of the late brothers, Michael (Mary) and John (Juanita) Colasurdo.
Married to her beloved late husband of 51 years, Charles J. Mueller, Sr., she moved to Bradenton, FL in 1996. Survived by sister, Antoinette (Nicholas) Janich; daughter, Joanne (Ray) Monti; son, Charles (Betty) Mueller; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held 12Noon Saturday, Jan 17, 2015 at Ss Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church. Burial at a later date in Ressurection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Frank ''VJ'' Vejrostek, 64, Bradenton, died Jan 5, 2015.
Mass 9:30 AM Fri, Jan 9 at St Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church with Celebration of Life following at 11 AM at the American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
Nancy M. New, 82, Bradenton, died January 5, 2015.
Survived by sister, Shirley French.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Harold J. Schoen, Jr., 68, Palmetto, died January 3, 2015.
Born in Syracuse, NY he moved to Palmetto in 2004 from Pennellville, NY. A Veteran of the US Navy during Vietnam, he was a member of the American Legion Post 309 and VFW Post 9226.
Harold was predeceased by his parents, Harold J., Jr. and Marie (Paulus) and sister, Marie Carpenter.
He is survived by wife of 46 years, Antoinette of Palmetto, FL; sons, Harold J., III (Tina) of Jamesville, NY and Kevin (Monica) of Sumnter, SC; daughters, Tina Ann (William) Dann of Memphis, NY and Christine (Brian) Flynn of Fulton, NY; 10 grandchildren.
Memorial Service 11 AM Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Maxwell Erik Grablin, 12, Bradenton, passed away Jan. 3, 2015.
Maxwell was born on Oct. 30, 2002 in Bradenton to Dr. & Mrs. Patrick J. and Karin A. Grablin. He was in 6th grade at the State College of Collegiate School.
Maxwell also attended the Unity Church in the Woods in Bradenton, and had been a Cub Scout with Pack 22 for 5 years at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church. He was currently a Boy Scout with Troop 8 at First United Methodist Church.
Max was an avid collector, builder and enjoyed video games. He loved Pokémon, Minecraft and Legos. He also enjoyed taking golf lessons at the Bradenton Country Club and took guitar lessons at the Florida Enrichment Academy. And he loved his pet hamster, Harryett.
Maxwell was predeceased by his grandparents; John & Patricia Grablin, and Birgit M. Anderson, and is survived by his parents, Dr. & Mrs. Patrick J. & Karin A. Grablin of Bradenton, grandfather, Gordon D. Anderson of Beavercreek, OH, and many extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. A celebration of Maxwell's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 3rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Interment will be private.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers and other gifts, memorial donations be made to the Maxwell E. Grablin Memorial Fund c/o Gulf Coast Community Foundation, 601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, FL 34285 or online http://www.gulfcoastcf.org/
Dr. Anthony Tiberini (Tony), 78, died on Saturday, January 3, surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was a proud son of Philadelphia, born there to Tibby and Gina Tiberini in 1936. At age 21, Tony earned a Bachelor’s degree in marketing from Villanova University. Tony went on to earn a Master’s degree in Career Education from the University of Delaware, and a Doctorate in Vocational Education from Temple University.
Tony was a lifelong educator. He taught business classes at Delaware Technical Community College, was an advisor for DECA, and received the Distributive Teacher of the Year award for the State of Delaware.
Tony married the love of his life, Ruth Tiberini, on October 18, 1968. Along with their two children, Louis and Peter, they lived in Swarthmore, PA for 18 years. In 1995, Tony and Ruth moved to Bradenton, FL where he worked as a successful real estate broker, owner and trainer.
Tony was a great supporter of the arts and served as Past President of the Arts Council of Manatee County. He was also a philanthropist and supported many charitable causes.
Tony is survived by his wife, Ruth; his children, Louis (Michelle), Peter (Kelly), and Esther (Jim); his grandchild, Leah; his sister, Elaine, and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 6-8PM at Brown and Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30AM Thurs, January 8, 2014 at Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church of Bradenton. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
Adele Dorobkowski, 84, Bradenton, died January 3, 2015.
Born Adele E. Lily Daisey on April 10, 1940 in Brooklawn, NJ she moved to Bradenton in 1976 from Long Island, NY and worked for Superior Home in Sarasota, FL.
She enjoyed line dancing, swimming, Bingo, going to the beach, watching wrestling, spending time with her family and friends, crossword puzzles and going to craft fairs. She also enjoyed traveling and took cruises to Hawaii and Alaska.
Preceded in death by her parents, Earl H. & Johanna K. (Ricklefs) Daisey; husband, Bernard Dorobkowski; son, Bernard James Dorobkowski; brother, Earl Daisey (Evelyn); survived by son, Barry (Denise) Dorobkowski; daughter, Kathleen (Jay) Kennebrook; grandchildren, Kirsten Newman and Jeremy (Amber) Kennebrook; 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation 6-8PM Friday, January 9, 2015with Services 11AM Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207. Condolences towww.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Doris Smith Gippert, age 88, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her children on Friday, January 2, 2015.
Born November 16, 1926 in Sayre, PA, Doris was a woman ahead of her time in using the internet to communicate with her family and friends. She was very talented with photo shop and loved to pass her interests on to others.
She was a ''Jill Of All Trades'', creative in carpentry, jewelry making and sewing, as evidenced by many of her ''glamor bibs'' worn in many finer dining rooms in Bradenton. She worked in retail in Rochester, NY until her move to Bradenton in 1979. She was then a medical office receptionist until her marriage to LeRoy Gippert in 1985.
Doris is survived by her children, Linda Tommasino of Key Biscayne, FL, Gail and her husband, Mitch of Littlestown, PA, Stephen Smith and Randall Smith of Bradenton, FL; sisters, Donna Orshaw of Gowanda, NY and Carol Merrill of Waverly, NY, grandchildren, Alex Tommasino, Jackie Tommasino, Scott Tommasino, Morgan Culver, Erin Baumgardner and great-grandson, Antonio Tommasino.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Philip Smith of Rochester, NY; brothers, Raymond Shaffer of Clifton Springs, NY and Glen Shaffer of Elmira, NY and parents, Fred and Ruth Shaffer of Sayre, PA.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1PM Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Freedom Village, The Landings Lounge in Bradenton, and also in the spring in Waverly, NY. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris's memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238 or the charity of one's choice. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Sarah A. Jones, 85, Bradenton, died January 1, 2015.
Born in Frankstown, PA she moved to Bradenton in 1971, she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Survived by husband of 65 years, Joseph E. of Bradenton, FL; sons, Thomas P (Irma), Tim (Linda), David (Mary) and Michael (Jaye); daughters, Anne (Bill) Downey, Mary Ellen (Tom) Adams, Patricia (Mark) Eatough and Kate (Marty) Jones; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was held 11 AM Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge of arrangements. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Helen Louise Godwin, 75, Sarasota, died December 31, 2014.
Born in Meredosia, IL she moved to Bradenton in 1995 from Jacksonville, IL and was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Survived by son, Bill Bernabei of Sarasota, FL; daughters, Fay (David) Burtnette of Bradenton, FL, Laura (Don) Kline of Williamsburg, VA, and Carol (Jim) Dillon of Bradenton, FL; brothers, Jim Myers of Arcadia, FL and Louie Myers of Plant City, FL; sisters, Hazel Myers of Arcadia, FL, Ruth Gibbons of Powder Springs, GA and Cathy Myers of Bradenton, FL; 7 grandchildren.
There will be no Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge of arrangements. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Donald G. Supanich, 86, Bradenton, died December 31, 2014. Born in Detroit, MI he moved to Bradenton in 1988 from Plymouth, MI.
A Veteran of the US Navy during World War II, he was a member of Ss Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church where he trained Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers and he was president of the Parish Bowling and Golf Leagues.
Predeceased by wife, Mildred; sister, Dorothy Fraser; survived by sons, Dennis (Lisa) of No. Hollywood, CA, Bruce of San Francisco, CA and Brian (Anne) of Bristo Falls, VA; daughter, Sister Barbara Supanich, RSM of Clearwater, FL; brother, Kenneth of AuGres, MI; sister, Gertrude Grantham of Kalamazoo, MI; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Ss Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church general fund or Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Robert J. Crawford (Bob) departed this world on January 1, 2015. The Kentucky native was 86 years of age.
Bob was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force and Navy. A beloved coach and administrator at Manatee County High, Bob firmly believed that public service is the highest calling. As a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, he exemplified the qualities of unwavering devotion to faith, family, fellow man, and country. Proud, yet humble.
Bob is survived by his wife, Jean Crawford; his two daughters, Karen Rogers and Jan Kemmer; and his three grandchildren, Jessica Kemmer, Sam Kemmer, and Robert Kemmer.
The Services will be held 2:30PM Thursday, January 8, 2014 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Memorial donations to The Wounded Warrior Project and/or the Christopher Reeves Foundation. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and/or the Christopher Reeves Foundation. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Layla Margaret Greenwood, infant, of Bradenton passed away Dec 31, 2014.
Survived by her parents, Kathryn, Jeremy and family.
No Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd St Chapel in charge. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
Irene E. Stein, 79, Bradenton, died December 30, 2014.
Born in Brooklyn, NY she moved to Bradenton in 1980.
No Services. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel in charge. Condolences www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
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