Edward "Ed" C Stapp
Mar 6, 2026
Edward “Ed” C. Stapp Jr. of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on March 6, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 73.
Ed was born on April 12, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Eddie and Faye Stapp. He spent most of his childhood in Orlando, Florida, where he was the oldest of four children. To his family, he...
Jean Ellen Painchaud
Mar 6, 2026
Jean Ellen Painchaud, née Cohen, 96, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2026.
Jean was born in Morristown, New Jersey. She earned a degree in English Literature from Drew University, beginning a lifelong passion for language, learning, and education.
She devoted 35 years to teaching, primarily at the high school level, where she inspired generations of...
Steven Edward Kuziel
Mar 6, 2026
Steven Edward Kuziel, 78, of Venice, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, 4609 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Venice Memorial Gardens, 1950 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34292.
Dorothy "Dot" Thomas
Mar 6, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Thomas, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on March 6, 2026, with the loving support of her daughters. Born June 2, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, Dot lived a full and vibrant life defined by independence, generosity, and deep devotion to family and community.
Dot was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
James Neal Horn
Mar 6, 2026
James Neal Horn, born on September 9, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in Edgewater, Florida, at the age of 89. His life was a testament to strength and independence.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years, stationed in Germany. Following his military service, he embarked on a career as...
Dolores Vanden Bosch
Mar 6, 2026
Dolores Vanden Bosch, known for her humor, kindness, and vibrant spirit, was born on December 26, 1944, and passed away on March 6, 2026. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Ken Vanden Bosch; her children Deidra Revai, David Wine, and Edgar Wine; and her stepchildren Ruthanne Chadd and John Vanden Bosch.
She...
Rosemary Wensing
Mar 6, 2026
Rosemary Wensing passed away March 6, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Rosemary, 95, was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 15, 1931, the daughter of J. Lawrence Breen, Sr. and Rose Crogan Breen.
She attended Chicago’s Visitation Parish Elementary School and graduated from Visitation High School in 1949 where she was active in many school organizations and community activities including the USO...
Vincent Scicchitano
Mar 6, 2026
Vincent “Vince” Thomas Scicchitano, born February 3, 1936, in Syracuse, New York, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 90, after courageously facing cancer with strength and grace.
He was predeceased by his parents, Saverio “Sam” Scicchitano of Italy and Catherine “Kate” (Foriero) Scicchitano of Batavia, New York; his brother, Salvatore “Sam” Scicchitano (Marlene); his sister, Catherine “Tina”...
Charles Edward Risch
Mar 6, 2026
Charles (Chuck) E. Risch, age 81, born into Eternal Life on March 6, 2026. Beloved husband to Mary (née Bazanski) for 56 years. Loving father to Brian (Meghan) and Eric (Wendy) Risch. Proud Papa to Molly, Emma and Gibson. Beloved son of the late Carl and Betty (Renner) Risch. Brother to Anna Marie Marsh, and the late Paul (Marlene Hawkinson)...
Joyce Ruth Ward
Mar 6, 2026
Joyce R. Ward, born February 13, 1948, in Newport, Vermont, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, with her husband, sons, and sister by her side. She lived a life filled with love, resilience, and devotion to her family, and she touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Joyce grew up in Vermont and graduated from Orleans High School in...