Obituaries
OBITUARY: Bob Frederick
March 30, 2023
Bob Frederick, a much-loved father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on March 22, 2023, with family at his side. Born in Elkhart, Indiana in 1926, Bob grew up there with his parents an…
OBITUARY: Hope Benton
March 23, 2023
Hope Hutchins Benton, died unexpectedly on March 3, 2023 at the age of 83, just two days after her best birthday ever. She was in the Bahamas, on a boat, with her family and friends. She had taken a…
OBITUARY: Patricia Hicks
March 23, 2023
Patricia Goddard Hicks, born April 11, 1945, passed away on March 13, 2023. Patricia was born in St. Petersburg and lived there until moving to Tampa in 1958. She attended and graduated from H.B. Pl…
OBITUARY: Jane Italiano
March 9, 2023
Jane McKneely Italiano passed away on the 15th of January, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. At Jane’s request, an intimate, family-oriented service was held at Palma Ceia United Me…
OBITUARY: Robert Elliott
March 2, 2023
Bob Elliott, beloved husband, father, grandfather and good friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully in Venice on January 16, 2023 at the age of 85.
Bob had a long and successful career…
OBITUARY: Harry Childs III
February 23, 2023
On February 17, 2023, Harry Childs’ daughter went into his room and opened the window to let a breeze in. A 1950s hymnal selection was playing in the background. A song called “Here I am, Lord” came…
OBITUARY: Richard Burroughs
February 16, 2023
Richard Suppes Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1929 to Davis Carlisle Burroughs and Nancy Suppes Burroughs. He died at home on January 25, 2023.
When Dick was 3 years old, his…
OBITUARY: Jeannie Redpath Becton
February 16, 2023
Jean “Jeannie” Redpath Becton, who spent winter months in Boca Grande, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3, 2023, at…
PENDING OBITUARY: Sandy Bylaska
February 9, 2023
Sandy Bylaska, tournament judge extraordinnaire and such a well-loved woman in our community, has passed away. She is now with the love of her life, husband Jackie.
Sandy did not mince words. If…
OBITUARY: LIZORA YONCE
January 26, 2023
Lizora Miller Yonce, 85, of Boca Grande, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 14, 2023.
Lizora was born in Danville, VA to the late Lizora Schoolfield Miller and J…