Emanuel Gonsalves Goodsen, of Venice, Fla., a young 84, passed Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Emanuel Gonsalves Goodsen was born Nov. 3, 1928, in Guyana, what was then British Guiana, to Joseph and Palmira (nee DeSouza) Gonsalves. In 1947, at age … Find out how to read more online.

Clarence M. Nelson died Wednesday, June 13, 2013, at Luke Haven, Village On The Isle, Venice, Fla. after a series of health problems. Clarence was born in Park Falls, Wis., Sept. 30, 1919, to Martin and Clara Nelson. He was … Find out how to read more online.

Barbara J. “Bobbi” Bayba, 76, of Venice, Fla., and formerly of Albany, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at home following a long illness, with her loving husband by her side. The daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth … Find out how to read more online.

Ruby J. Parnau, age 89, passed away in Venice, Fla., Thursday, March 28, 2013. Ruby was born Nov. 20, 1923, and raised in Chicago, Ill. She became a dancer and entertainer for many years, performing with Dante the Magician. She … Find out how to read more online.

James Joseph Glaser, 87, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was a Navy pilot in World War II and was discharged in 1949. James married Johanne in July of 1951. They resided in … Find out how to read more online.

Dale H. Lonsbury, age 74, of Venice, Fla., passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born March 21, 1939, in Flint, Mich. He owned and operated Dale’s Appliance Sales and Service in Venice from 1971 to 2010. He retired, … Find out how to read more online.

Ruby J. Parnau, age 89, passed away in Venice, Fla., Thursday, March 28, 2013. Ruby was born Nov.20, 1923, and raised in Chicago, Ill. She became a dancer and entertainer for many years, performing with Dante the Magician. She also … Find out how to read more online.

Myrna B. Creamer, 75, of Venice, Fla., died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Myrna was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Women’s Resource Center. She was an original co-owner of Brides of Venice. She is survived … Find out how to read more online.

This world has lost a very special person: Janet Gifford, who passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Ernest Gifford; three children; and nine grandchildren. Among her many extraordinary qualities was her rare ability … Find out how to read more online.

Mary E. Kauffman, formerly of Osprey Florida, died on June 7, 2013 in Ocala, Fla. Mary received her RN diploma from Mercy College of Nursing in Ann Harbor Michigan, and her Bachelors in Professional Administration from St. Joseph College in … Find out how to read more online.

Carolyn Gianopoulos, 83, of Venice, Fla., passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013. She was born on June 3, 1930 in Maywood, Ill. to Peter and Julia Kitcheos. She relocated to Venice in 2001, moving from St. Charles, Ill. Carolyn … Find out how to read more online.

Mary Frances (“Frankie”) Hanrahan of Venice, Fla., died on Thursday, June 6, 2013, in Easton, Md. She was 80. Mary Frances was born Feb. 23, 1933, in Villanova, Pa. She was a graduate of the Academy of Notre Dame de … Find out how to read more online.

Virginia Sleezer McCollum, 93, of Venice, Fla. passed away on June 8, 2013. She was born in Yorkville, Ill. on March 12, 1920. She was a graduate of Illinois State Normal University, Class of 1942, and earned her Masters of … Find out how to read more online.

Richard E. Franklin passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., Oct. 12, 1937, to parents Marie and John Franklin. Richard was the founder of Engineering Products and Controls in Midlothian, Va. In recent years … Find out how to read more online.

Catherine Margaret Bowman, 83, of Nokomis, Fla., formerly of Fairfax, Va., passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. Kitty was born in Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 1930, to Charles and Edith Williams. She volunteered as an usher at Venice Theatre, and … Find out how to read more online.

Charles H. Johnson, Jr. of Venice, Fla., formerly of Brooklyn, Mich., passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Venice Regional Medical Center. Charles was born July 30, 1936, in Jackson, Mich., to the late Charles H. and Irene (Gallagher) Johnson. … Find out how to read more online.

Robert Foster, 84, of Venice, Fla., died Monday, June, 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Leslie. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Bob spent most of his career in the packaging industry with International Paper Company. Bob and … Find out how to read more online.

Deirdre E. Bartolotta, 65, of North Port, Fla., formerly of Levittown, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Mrs. Bartolotta was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept. 11, 1947, to Terry and Lillian Giglio, and grew up in Levittown, N.Y. Deirdre’s … Find out how to read more online.

Evelyn M. Powell, 90, of Venice, Fla., passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Evelyn was born Aug. 31, 1922, in New Jersey to Harriet Millicent (Heath) and Thomas W. Paterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. … Find out how to read more online.

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Lucille I. Picagli went to be with our Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Venice, Fla., at the age of 80 years. She was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Hamden, Conn., to … Find out how to read more online.

Janet Gifford passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the age of 77. She was the loving wife of Ernest; dear mother of Kim Ordway (Dustin), Kris Gifford and Kori Delvecchio (Alex); and grandmother of Amber, Sam, Khortnal, Elsa, Stefan, … Find out how to read more online.

Frank Stagg passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born in Bloomfield, N.J., March 12, 1942. Frank moved to Sarasota County in 1974 and worked in the area for many years in construction. He retired from Parker Hannifin Corp. … Find out how to read more online.

Joseph H. Stroer, 91, of Venice, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born Oct. 26, 1921, in Detroit, Mich., Joseph was proud to serve in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He retired from … Find out how to read more online.

Barbara Ann Berk, 83, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Harrisburg, Pa.. passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Venice Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Harrisburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ellen (Jenkins) … Find out how to read more online.

Doris DeBrodt Dein, 88, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Venice, Fla. Born June 2, 1924, in Queens, N.Y., Doris was the only child of Louis and Alice DeBrodt. She met her future husband, Walter W. Dein, in the New … Find out how to read more online.

Rose A. Fippen, 70, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Indianapolis, Ind., died Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Rose was born in Berlin, Germany, Jan. 21, 1943. She loved crafts and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband, John Fippen, of Venice, Fla.; … Find out how to read more online.

Eugene B. Krahn, age 81, of Venice, Fla., passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, at Peabody Manor, Appleton, Wis. Sam was born Dec. 18, 1931, to the late Arthur and Agnes (Wick) Krahn. He served his country in the U.S. … Find out how to read more online.

George M. Condito, of Venice, Fla., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was the husband of Patricia (Cugini); father of Patricia Carew and her husband, Joseph, of Hingham, Mass., and the late Gary Condito; brother of Louise Guglielmi of Hingham, … Find out how to read more online.

Maj. Richard T. Spencer, U.S. Marine Corps (ret.) passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. Dick Spencer left for his last mission at 1:40 a.m. He joined the Navy right out of high school in 1943, then transferred to the Marine … Find out how to read more online.

Dr. George G. Cornish, 90, of North Port, Fla., died Saturday, May 25, 2013. Dr. Cornish was born on March 6, 1923, the only child of Frank and Naomi Cornish of Carrollton, Ohio. After graduating from Carrollton High School in … Find out how to read more online.

James J. Stouppe passed away quietly Sunday afternoon, May 26, 2013, at Venice Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born July 9, 1924, grew up in Johnstown, Pa., and got his first job in 1942-1943 as an … Find out how to read more online.

Dan V. Rainer, 70, of Venice, Fla., died Friday May 24, 2013. He was born Nov. 26, 1942, in Romania. Husband, father, son — best in all, he tried to achieve for all of us. A brilliant mind, a nuclear … Find out how to read more online.

Barbara M. Veleber, 69, of Venice, Fla., died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, of complications of multiple myeloma cancer. She is survived by a loving husband of 20 years, Richard; two children, Joyce and Eric; three stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; and one … Find out how to read more online.

Arthur S. “Steve” Thompson, 64, of North Venice, Fla., passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Linda Thompson; loving father of Stephanie Thompson Klinge; proud father-in-law of Steven Klinge; and adoring grandfather … Find out how to read more online.

Barbara Eicholtz, 89, of Venice, Fla., died peacefully at Luke Haven Nursing Home Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was born in Chester, Vt., March 4, 1924. As a young adult she moved to the Washington, D.C., area and attended the … Find out how to read more online.

Kevin Thomas O’Shea, 61, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Merrick, N.Y., died peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Tidewell Hospice in Sarasota, Fla. Kevin was born Aug. 31, 1951, in New York to Marie … Find out how to read more online.

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Laker, 71, left this world to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Jerry was the son of Fredrick and Frances (Rinker) Laker and was born July 14, 1941, in Keytesville, Mo. Jerry was a graduate … Find out how to read more online.

Robert D. McVey, U.S. Army lieutenant colonel (ret.), passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, in Venice, Fla. Born April 13, 1948 in Harvey, W.V., Bob loved being a soldier, and his service covered a span of more than 23 years. … Find out how to read more online.

James Alexander Roberts, 94, of Osprey, Fla., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was born in Ford City, Pa., the youngest of four brothers and one sister. He received his bachelor of science degree from West Virginia’s Wesleyan College in … Find out how to read more online.

Carole W. Tallman, 77, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Hamburg, N.Y., died Monday, May 20, 2013. She was a graduate of the University of Buffalo, captain of the Greeters at Epiphany Cathedral, past member of the Venice East Golf Club … Find out how to read more online.