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Hortensia Estella Stoner
Aug. 25, 2026
Hortensia Estella Stoner passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, with her beloved family and caretakers by her side. Her brother Luis German Valenzuela was like a son to her, and her nephew Jose Luque was also her well loved son. The bond between them was one of deep love, devotion, and...
Roger Wayne Strean
Aug. 24, 2026
Roger Wayne Strean, 87, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:20 a.m. with family by his side. Roger was born on July 19, 1939, in Woodland, Illinois, to Floyd and Bonnie Strean. Following his service in the United States Army, Roger worked for Esco...
John Anthony Bean
Aug. 22, 2026
John “Jack” Anthony Bean, 89, was born in Negaunee, Michigan, and was the proud father of eight children. He worked for Johnson Outboard in Waukegan, Illinois, and lived in Carencro, Louisiana, before returning to the Zion, Illinois, area. In 2002, Jack retired with his wife, Billie, to South...
Thomas A Binzel
Aug. 21, 2026
Thomas A. Binzel, age 93, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at Belleair Rehab Health Care Center. Born in Okauchee, Wisconsin, Thomas later lived in Chicago, Illinois, before relocating to Clearwater in 1971, where he made his home for more than five decades. He...
Rev. Msgr. Aiden Foynes
Aug. 20, 2026
The Chancellor’s Office received word that Monsignor James “Aiden” Foynes, 90, a retired priest of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, passed away in the Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2026, at Mease Countryside Hospital, Clearwater, following a recent decline in health, which occurred...
Zachary Brett Clark
Aug. 16, 2026
Zachary Brett Clark, 44, of Clearwater, Fl, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2026. Zack was born on September 25, 1981, in Clearwater, Fl to Patricia and Terry Clark. Zack never turned down a good adventure on any planes, trains, automobiles, or ships. He enjoyed many cruises...
Martin John Bernhard
Aug. 16, 2026
Martin John Bernhard, age 63, of Dunedin, FL, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on August 16th in Dunedin, FL. Martin was born on March 27th, 1963, in Detroit, MI, to Emil and Jennie Bernhard. He grew up in Sarasota, FL, and attended Sarasota High School. He is survived by Teresa...
Harry Leland Zerbe III
Aug. 13, 2026
Harry Leland Zerbe III, 75, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2026. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Harry later made Florida his home, relocating to the area in 2013 from Cincinnati. Harry worked as a substitute teacher with Pinellas County Schools, where he enjoyed...
William E. Lankford
Aug. 13, 2026
William Edwin Lankford, 95, of Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. Born on November 12, 1930, in Lynchburg, Virginia, William lived a long and meaningful life filled with adventure, family, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed spending...
Patricia "Patti" Johnson-Wyman
Aug. 12, 2026
Patricia "Patti" Johnson-Wyman passed away on August 12, 2026 in New Port Richey, Florida. She was born in 1970 in Norfolk, Virginia to Pauline Audette and Roger Johnson, who preceded her in death, and grew up in Chicagoland. Patti spent most of her adult life in the Tampa Bay area, sixteen of...
Betty Jean "B.J" Kennedy
Aug. 11, 2026
Obituary for Betty Jean “B.J.” Kennedy Betty Jean Kennedy, known warmly to her family and friends as “B.J.,” passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026, at the age of 81, following several months of declining health. was born on May 3, 1945, to Robert Kennedy and Elizabeth Kennedy. She...
Cheryl Morabito
Aug. 11, 2026
Cheryl "Cher" Morabito (Hammers), 65, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at a hospital in Clearwater. Cheryl was born December 27, 1960, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of William and Margaret (Snurr) Hammers. She graduated from...