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Thomas Filcher Bell III, a resident of Belleaire Bluffs, Florida, peacefully passed away on December 24th, 2025 at the age of 94. Thomas was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on March 9, 1931 to Thomas Filcher Bell Sr. and Mildred Pimm. Thomas grew up in Summit, New Jersey where he graduated from Lehigh University in 1953, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Thomas was immediately employed by Mobil Oil Corporation (now part of Exxon Mobil) where he would work for 46 years. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army Cops of Engineers, where he served from 1953 to 1955, primarily in Germany. After being discharged as a First Lieutenant, Thomas re-joined Mobil, where he...

Kevin Francis Fannon, 85, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on December 20, 2025, at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1940, in New York City to Mary and Richard Fannon. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy, whom he married in 1966; his daughters, Angela and Diana; his son-in-law, Jamie Haldin; his grandchildren, Avery, Reese, and Grant; his brother-in-law, John Trottnow; his sister-in-law and her husband, Lorie and Larry Whitney; their daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Michael LaRoche, and their son Bryce. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakhurst United Methodist Church in Seminole, Florida. Please visit the website...

Dr. Raymond Holderman, 85, of Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1940, in Glasgow, Montana, to Delila Rassmossen and Raymond Holderman. Dr. Holderman pursued his education with dedication, graduating from UCLA before earning his Doctorate of Medicine from Chicago Osteopathic. He went on to enjoy a long and respected career as a medical doctor, serving his patients with skill, compassion, and commitment. On May 4, 1985, he married Margaret Fielder Holderman, with whom he shared many loving years. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Holderman was known for his wide-ranging passions. He found great joy in fishing, creating stained glass,...

Dr. Raymond Holderman, 85, of Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1940, in Glasgow, Montana, to Delila Rassmossen and Raymond Holderman. Dr. Holderman pursued his education with dedication, graduating from UCLA before earning his Doctorate of Medicine from Chicago Osteopathic. He went on to enjoy a long and respected career as a medical doctor, serving his patients with skill, compassion, and commitment. On May 4, 1985, he married Margaret Fielder Holderman, with whom he shared many loving years. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Holderman was known for his wide-ranging passions. He found great joy in fishing, creating stained glass,...

93, of Largo, FL, passed away Nov. 22, 2024. For full service information, please visit: www.serenityfuneralhomelargo.com

93, of Largo, FL, passed away Nov. 22, 2024. For full service information, please visit:

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Everett D. Munsey Jr on November 20, 2024. He died peacefully in his home in Largo, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90 years old. Everett was born in Laconia NH, on April 4th, 1934. He was the second son of Everett D. Munsey Sr and Eunice Pierce Munsey. Everett grew up in Laconia enjoying the great outdoors, with his older brother Park Munsey, hunting and fishing at the family property; Munsey point on Lake Winnisquam. During his teens, Everett worked cutting and hauling ice from Lake Winnisquam to stock local iceboxes. In high school, Everett lost his right index finger in a shooting accident and joined the...

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John Crayton Pruitt Jr. MD passed away on October 21, 2024. He was born on July 29th, 1956 in St. Petersburg, FL to Frances Miller McSwain and John Crayton Pruitt Sr. He is survived by his wife, Johanna, his two children, Evan S. Pruitt (Mark Sellmyer) and Eric Yates Pruitt (Amelia Schaub); five grandchildren, Avea , Crayton "Cy", Paige and Julian Sellmyer, and Vesper Pruitt; and two sisters, Helen Wallace (Peter Wallace) and Natalie Judge. Predeceased by his brother Mark Pruitt and his parents. Crayton, as everyone called him, grew up in St. Petersburg, FL where he had an eccentric childhood surrounded by a large family, close friends and exotic pets. He attended St. Petersburg High School,...

age 61, passed away on October 15, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1963. Bernie was a lifelong enthusiast of model trains, coin collecting, gardening, and hiking. Bernie is preceded in death by his father Bernard Gumz Sr. He is survived by his mother Thelma, son William, sister Patricia, brothers Don and John Gumz (married to Sandra Gumz). He is also survived by mother of his son and former spouse Lara. A celebration of Bernie's life will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL. Friends and family are invited to gather and honor Bernie's memory, sharing stories of a life well-lived and a man well-loved.

93, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on October 14, 2024. Predeceased by his wife, Joann in 2017 and survived by his daughters, Lynn and Carol (Gary). For a full obituary please visit the website.

Father Fred, 91, took his last breath on Thurs., Oct. 10, 2024 at 3:16pm and rode his Harley thru the pearly gates. At a later date there will be "Military Honors" and interment at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Stay tuned.

Thomas E. Blandford, Jr., 89, of Clearwater, FL, (formerly of Penn Hills, PA) passed away on October 7, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on November 2, 1934. Tom is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (McMaster), five children and spouses, twelve grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Tom attended Mt. Lebanon High School class of 1952 and received his BS of Mining Engineering from Penn State. He was a fraternity brother at ?KA and was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 546, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Tom was an active member of Trinity Tower United Methodist Church in Penn Hills, PA and Anona United Methodist Church in Largo, FL after retiring...

Thomas E. Blandford, Jr., 89, of Clearwater, FL, (formerly of Penn Hills, PA) passed away on October 7, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on November 2, 1934. Tom is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (McMaster), five children and spouses, twelve grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Tom attended Mt. Lebanon High School class of 1952 and received his BS of Mining Engineering from Penn State. He was a fraternity brother at ?KA and was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 546, Scottish Rite, and Shriners. Tom was an active member of Trinity Tower United Methodist Church in Penn Hills, PA and Anona United Methodist Church in Largo, FL after retiring...

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96 of Indian Shores, FL died October 6, 2024. Bea was born in Holyoke, MA and lived in Pawtucket and Greenville, RI before moving to Ridge Manor and Indian Shores, FL in 1988. Bea graduated from Bryant College in Rhode Island with a degree in accounting. She volunteered in Grief Share at St. Jerome Church and was a member of the Martha and Mary Guild. Bea also volunteered at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center. Bea is predeceased by her parents Harold Hirt and Iva (Pearson) Hirt and her husband, James Thomas Murphy, Jr. She is survived by her daughters Elizabeth (Betty) Conner (husband Douglas) and Suki Murphy-Thomas (husband Michael Thomas) both of Tampa and son, James Thomas Murphy, III (wife...

Dr. Bill Williams, a longtime family physician who was the patriarch of a loving family, died at home Oct. 6, 2024. Dr. Bill was a compassionate dedicated doctor, husband, father, son and grandpa. He was born William P. Williams to Grant R. and Gladys Mae Potts Williams in Youngstown, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1931. He attended Youngstown University and joined Pi Beta Chi fraternity, serving as president his senior year. He earned a bachelor's degree, then attended Des Moines Still College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated as an osteopathic physician. The day after his graduation, Bill married Joyce Alice Olson of Osage, Iowa, on June 3, 1958. He established a family practice in the...

WINTER PARK, FL -- Dr. Bill Williams, a longtime family physician who was the patriarch of a loving family, died at home Oct. 6, 2024. Dr. Bill was a compassionate dedicated doctor, husband, father, son and grandpa. He was born William P. Williams to Grant R. and Gladys Mae Potts Williams in Youngstown, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1931. He attended Youngstown University and joined Pi Beta Chi fraternity, serving as president his senior year. He earned a bachelor's degree, then attended Des Moines Still College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated as an osteopathic physician. The day after his graduation, Bill married Joyce Alice Olson of Osage, Iowa, on June 3, 1958. He established a family...

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