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It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard "Dick" Toda announce his peaceful passing on October 26, 2023 at the age of 85. Richard will be forever remembered by his partner and wife of 48 years Lucy, and daughters, Rene Raffa (George), Lisa Alexander (Mark), Michelle Schultz (Brian); daughter-in-law, Sharon Toda; family member and friend Tish Ott; Grandchildren: Kimberly David (Jeremy), Zachary and Jacob Alexander, Trevor and Taylor Schultz, Jacqueline Campbell (Warren), Dr. Brittany Raffa Sale (Andrew), Kristina Raffa-Hedding (Steve); Great grandchildren: Cora, Cymon and Phinley Campbell, Hugh and Connor Raffa Sale, Landon and Kayla David, Henry Hedding; Sister, Patty Di...

Thomas Kanapky, 95, a longtime resident of Venice, Florida, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Thomas was born on July 4, 1928, in Georges Township, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anna (Pluto) Kanapky. Tom was a proud Navy veteran. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Tom had a distinguished career as a quality control inspector for Cleveland Pneumatic Tool until his retirement. Tom was a shining example of love and kindness, always wearing a warm smile that radiated the light within him. He possessed a genuine heart, extending his friendly nature to everyone he encountered. His strong faith was a guiding force in his life, grounding him in humility and teaching him the...

Thomas Kanapky, 95, a longtime resident of Venice, FL, peacefully passed away on September 13, 2023. Born on July 4, 1928, in Georges Township, PA to the late John and Anna (Pluto) Kanapky. Tom was a proud Navy veteran. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Tom had a distinguished career as a quality control inspector for Cleveland Pneumatic Tool until his retirement. Tom is survived by sisters Dolores (Nick) Verbus and Madelyn (Frank) Hancher, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas now joins is beloved wife, Mary Ann, in eternal rest. He was also preceded in death by his sister Catherine Tillman, and his brother Andrew Kanapky. Tom was a shining example of love and kindness, always...

Thomas Kanapky, 95, a longtime resident of Venice, FL, peacefully passed away on September 13, 2023. Born on July 4, 1928, in Georges Township, PA to the late John and Anna (Pluto) Kanapky. Tom was a proud Navy veteran. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Tom had a distinguished career as a quality control inspector for Cleveland Pneumatic Tool until his retirement. Tom is survived by sisters Dolores (Nick) Verbus and Madelyn (Frank) Hancher, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Thomas now joins is beloved wife, Mary Ann, in eternal rest. He was also preceded in death by his sister Catherine Tillman, and his brother Andrew Kanapky. Tom was a shining example of love and kindness, always...

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Richard Fuller Bumer, 92, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023. He leaves behind his devoted wife of fifty-two years, Mary Beth, their daughter, Elizabeth Anne, son-in-law, Robb, and favorite grandchildren, Caroline Grace and Timothy Richard. He is also survived by his nieces, Elizabeth Anne and Mary Carolyn Bumer of San Diego, and was preceded in death by their sister, Avery Hale Bumer Dampier. Born in Newark, Ohio, Dick was the third son of the late Dr. Charles T. and Mary Elizabeth Fuller. Dick was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted and Jack. Together, their family cherished academics; their father's profession in mathematics afforded them college campus living in...

Richard Fuller Bumer, 92, died peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2023. He leaves behind his devoted wife of fifty-two years, Mary Beth, their daughter, Elizabeth Anne, son-in-law, Robb, and favorite grandchildren, Caroline Grace and Timothy Richard. He is also survived by his nieces, Elizabeth Anne and Mary Carolyn Bumer of San Diego, and was preceded in death by their sister, Avery Hale Bumer Dampier. Born in Newark, Ohio, Dick was the third son of the late Dr. Charles T. and Mary Elizabeth Fuller. Dick was preceded in death by his brothers, Ted and Jack. Together, their family cherished academics; their father's profession in mathematics afforded them college campus living in...

Faye B. Zacharias, 96, passed away after a brief illness on August 12,2023 in Tampa Fl. She was born in Miller Nebraska on 9/16,1927. Her parents were Hubert and Ester Fox who were well known farmers in the Miller Nebraska area. Faye was married to Merne Zacharias who preceded he rs in death. She had 2 deceased siblings LaRee Sear and Verla Beaver. Faye had one son Kim Mowrey who lives in Tampa. She has lived Lexington Ne, Oklahoma City, OK, Lincoln Ne., Omaha, Ne., Springfield Mo., Denver Co., and lastly Tampa, Fl. She retired from the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Lincoln where she proudly served veterans for 28 years. After the VA,she then worked for the Army core of...

Faye B. Zacharias, 96, passed away after a brief illness on August 12,2023 in Tampa Fl. She was born in Miller Nebraska on 9/16,1927. Her parents were Hubert and Ester Fox who were well known farmers in the Miller Nebraska area. Faye was married to Merne Zacharias who preceded he rs in death. She had 2 deceased siblings LaRee Sear and Verla Beaver. Faye had one son Kim Mowrey who lives in Tampa. She has lived Lexington Ne, Oklahoma City, OK, Lincoln Ne., Omaha, Ne., Springfield Mo., Denver Co., and lastly Tampa, Fl. She retired from the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Lincoln where she proudly served veterans for 28 years. After the VA,she then worked for the Army core of...

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Robert Michael Palmer was born on October 24, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois and died on July 18, 2023. He was the son of John and Dorothy Palmer. He spent his early years living in the Chicago suburb of Hometown, IL before moving with his family to Miami. He was a proud graduate of North Miami Senior High, class of 64. He stayed in South Florida and began working for Air Canada as an agent. With the airlines, he moved to N.Y.C. and then to L.A. From there, he quit the airlines and moved to San Francisco where he became a bartender and later a disk jockey in one of the largest dance bars in the city. Then he moved to Guerneville, California to work in the dance bars along the Russian River....

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Tampa- Rosella Swendson, 79, passed away April 5th, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1943 in Lucasville, Ohio to the late Henry I. Alley and Minnie Pearl Debord - Alley. Rosella graduated from The Ohio State University. She became an avid pool player and won many tournaments. Rosella enjoyed going to yard sales and spending her time with family and friends. Besides her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Guy L. Swendson; children, Vicky J. Seymore and Gerald Flaugher, Jr.; grandson, Jason Seymore; siblings, Nola Pearl Alley-Moore, Paul C. Alley and Boone Alley. She is survived by her son, Bruce E. Swendson (Gina) and her children, Holly Swendson, Lindsey Swendson (Debbie), Dotti...