Dennis Joseph Bender, born April 3, 1948, in New York, lived a life full of laughter, adventure, and a healthy appreciation for anything with wheels or a whistle. On the day he left us, the world got a little quieter—but we’re pretty sure he’d want us to turn the volume back up and share a good...

Lorine Day Craft, 86, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on December 4, 2025. Born on August 11, 1939, in Bainbridge, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Thomas Riley Day and Etta Harrell Day. A devoted Baptist throughout her life, Lorine lived...

Mafe Elumba Gavile passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer. Born on August 29, 1949, in Igbaras, Iloilo, Philippines, she was the youngest girl of eight children. She is survived by her husband, Baltazar Gavile, her sister Maruja Elumba Fernandez, her sons Adrian (Monica) and...

Kathleen Ann Marek, lovingly known as Kathee, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida, at the age of 75. Born on December 13, 1949 and raised in Carteret, New Jersey, Kathee grew up surrounded by the deep family roots and values that shaped her bright, generous spirit. Kathee...

Ruby Mae Carroll Davis lived a long, remarkable, and joy-filled life — one that began in the mountains of Scott County, Virginia, where she was born the fifth of twelve lively Carroll children to Charles Carson and Nell Ann Tester Carroll. From those early days in Scott County, Piney Flats, and...

Wilhelmina "Willa" J. Petrillo, 85, of Clearwater, FL passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 under hospice care. Wilhelmina was born July 13, 1940 in North Clinton, North Carolina to Rev. Ranton H. and Mary Lou (Britt) Jackson, who have preceded her in death. Willa dedicated her career to...

Edward (Eddie) Wiesner passed away at home on November 25, 2025.  Ed was an Air Force Veteran.  Ed was predeceased by his parents, Margaret Ryan and Oswald Wiesner, Sr., and brother George Wiesner.  He is survived by his brother, Oswald Wiesner, Jr., sister Margaret Kauer, and good friend Tom...

Beverly Ann Sandy (Stevenson), 87, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away on November 24, 2025. Born on August 30, 1938, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of John and Emma Stevenson. Beverly is survived by her husband, Hugh Sandy; her children James Sandy, Shelley Sweda, Bonny Sandy,...

Michael Thomas Hazelrig, 51, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1974, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Barbara (Gardner) and the late Thomas Ellis Hazelrig. Michael was a certified surgical sterilization technician at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was also a talented musician,...

Susan Charron Baker, 74, of Clearwater, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, peacefully from Alzheimer's. She was born January 14, 1951 in Lynn, MA to Wilfred and Phyllis (Head) Charron , who have preceded her in death. Susan is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald.

Our family is deeply saddened to share that our beloved Edith Roman Alvarez, 70, was called home by her Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 20, 2025. Edith was a devoted servant of Christ and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Blessed with many talents, she was...