National Cremation and Burial Society 2880

Lawrence DeMaria passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. Born in East Patterson, NJ, on March 9, 1941, Larry moved to the Sarasota area in 1989. Larry is survived by his son Michael, Daughter-in-Law Kathleen, Sister Elaine Bartolozzi, and many extended family.

Lawrence DeMaria passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. Born in East Patterson, NJ, on March 9, 1941, Larry moved to the Sarasota area in 1989. Larry is survived by his son Michael, Daughter-in-Law Kathleen, Sister Elaine Bartolozzi, and many extended family.

Lawrence DeMaria passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. Born in East Patterson, NJ, on March 9, 1941, Larry moved to the Sarasota area in 1989. Larry is survived by his son Michael, Daughter-in-Law Kathleen, Wife (Separated) Doris, Sister Elaine Bartolozzi, and many extended family.

Lawrence DeMaria passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. Born in East Patterson, NJ, on March 9, 1941, Larry moved to the Sarasota area in 1989. Larry is survived by his son Michael, Daughter-in-Law Kathleen, Wife (Separated) Doris, Sister Elaine Bartolozzi, and many extended family.

Steven Dale Blackledge of Sarasota, Florida, died September 18, 2024, at the age of 77 years. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 3, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, his daughter Lesley Champness (Michael) and two granddaughters (Emmeline and Ila), and his stepson Geoff Priebe. Steve grew up in Fairview, Oklahoma and received his bachelor's degree (1969) and master's in accounting (1974) from Oklahoma State University. In between degrees, he served in the U.S. Army from October 1969 to April 1972 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Steve worked at Arthur Andersen and Accenture for 26 years and retired in 2001. He led a beautiful retirement life of service and traveling the...

Janet Bognar (nee Hoban), 70, formerly of Woodland Park, New Jersey passed away on September 17, 2024 at home in Sarasota, Florida after a brief illness. Janet is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Bognar, her mother, Joan Hoban, Sarasota, Florida, children Melissa Egan and Matthew Egan, sister-in-law Claudia Bognar Sanders and her husband Alan Sanders, her sister Deborah Stansfield (dec'd), her dear aunts, Frances Kientz, Woodland Park, NJ and Anita Gianetti and her husband Samuel Cedar Grove, NJ, her two nieces Lauren Morris, Yardley, PA, and Andrielle Spadaccini, Burlington, NC and several cousins. She attended Memorial School in Woodland Park, NJ and Passaic Valley Regional High...

Roberta Albanese, 78, (Sam as she was affectionately known) of Sarasota, Fl passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter Victoria, sons Chris (Lindsay) and Pete (Kelli). Grandchildren, Michael (Annie), Samantha (Amanda), Jaquelyn (Trent), Casey (Mike) and Drew. Great grandchildren Rosie, Bowie, and Drew. Brother Jack (Eunae). Her extended family Donna (Mike) Bennington and their daughter Jessie. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband Bob. Her father Frank and mother Myrtle. She was married for 60 years to the love of her life Bob. The two were inseparable and each other's worlds. She moved to Sarasota in 1974, and worked as a...

Attorney John "Jack" W. Burke, 92, of Englewood, FL and Charlestown, RI was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14 at his home with his wife and three children by his side. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Dr. John W. Burke Sr. and the late Anne (Hall) Burke. He was a graduate of Providence College and the New England School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor and then joined the Massachusetts Bar Association. Mr. Burke was employed in the Property Legal Department of National Grid where he worked for 33 years before retiring to coastal Rhode Island. As a former resident of North Attleboro for over forty years, he served in several areas of...

Beverly (Sellers) Dennen, 94, of Sarasota, FL passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on April 29, 1930 in Long Beach, CA to parents Raymond Sellers and Leta (Daly) Sellers. Following her graduation from Long Beach High School and Long Beach Junior College, Beverly was employed by Sinclair Oil. She met and married a young Navy doctor, Philip C. Dennen, in 1952 after a whirlwind courtship. They moved to Brooklyn, NY, where she was employed by the U.S. Navy while her husband completed medical speciality training. They then moved to Connecticut where Phil established a medical practice in Waterbury. A longtime resident of Middlebury,...

Throughout his life Andy continued to expand his services to others as educator, supervisor, administrator, and consultant. - Bureau of Exceptional Children Education Vision Specialist for the State of Wisconsin - American Printing House for the Blind "Wings of Freedom Award" - Dedicated to the supportive principles in the Behavior Management Guide for Parents of Children with Dual Sensory Impairments The community will miss, Andy's passion and devoted leadership. Andy was a giving man who helped so many people in his lifetime. His kindness and graciousness towards others, winning smile, upbeat personality, and sense of humor will be remembered forever. His family will miss him,...

Carolyn Ratliff , 72, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Greg, her daughter and son-in-law Dennis and Jenith (Jenny) Carnahan Silverio. Her two granddaughters; Brittnee Thayer and Isabella Silverio. She was employed at Sun Hydraulics for 35 years. Her wishes were to be cremated with no services and remembered the way people knew her. In lieu of cards or flowers, please make a donation to Tidewell Hospice in her name.

Bradenton, Florida - Marjorie "Marge" Alexander. 90, passed away on August 7, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Cortland, NY, to Lena Angie (Empie) and Roscoe Charles Roe, she grew up with three older brothers, Bob, Dave and Rocky, all of whom predeceased her. In January 1951, Marge married Carl Edward Lasater, her high school sweetheart. They raised two daughters, Linda and Barbara in Fabius, NY. In 1971, after both daughters were grown, Marge and Carl packed up all their belongings, sold their home, and started over in Bradenton, Florida, where they both became real estate agents. After several years, Marge and Carl encountered some obstacles and were divorced. Marge found love...

Sophia Jean (Goginski) Mazepa, 83, died peacefully in Sarasota, FL on July 30th, 2024. Jean was the loving wife of James Mazepa, to whom she was married for 52 years. She was the beloved mother of Rana (Gabe) Adair and Stephen Mazepa and adoring grandmother to Taylor and Cole Spyksma and Chase Adair. She is also survived by her cherished nieces Sharon (Ray) Laramie, Cindy (Bill) McGowan, Diane (David) Freeman and Michelle Thornburg, as well as many great-nieces and nephews whom she deeply loved. Jean was born on October 6th, 1940 in Hammond, IN to Sophia (Bunchek) and Joseph Goginski and grew up in Whiting, IN with her older sisters Loretta and Patricia. After graduating from Clark High...

Lois A. Greer, 88, of Sarasota, Florida died on July 26, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at Sarasota Sahib Shriners from 2:30-5:30 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Lois was the devoted mother to Charles Pope (Kim) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Chris Pope (Ruth) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Mary Enos of Sarasota, and JoAnn Hammen (Pat) of Sarasota. She was preceded in death by husbands Joseph Pope (1986) and Edward Greer (2018), daughters Donna Weiler and Barbara Smith and son Craig Pope. Lois also took special joy in her nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Lois was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Esther and Charles Roberts. From an early age she was very nurturing and...

Bob 83, passed away at his home in Sarasota surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Roberta (who he lovingly called Sam), daughter Victoria, sons Chris (Lindsay) and Pete (Kelli), grandchildren, Michael (Annie), Samantha (Amanda), Jaquelyn (Trent), Casey (Mike), Drew, Jesse great grandchildren, Rosie, Bowie, Drew. Extended family Brother-in-law Jack (Eunae), Donna Bennington and family. He served in the Navy. His favorite job was a 7-11 Manager 1963-73, moved to Sarasota in 1974 worked as Dental Tech specializing in crown and bridge for 20+ years. He loved fishing, especially out at the North Jetty, bowling and traveling. He was a huge Elvis fan, meeting him...

VENICE/NORTHPORT - Malcolm R. Roach, 80, passed away July 10, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on October 28, 1943 in New Bedford, MA. Before he got married, he and his parents lived in Mattapoisett, MA on Brandt Beach where he loved fishing for Bass and Bluefish. He then moved to Dartmouth, MA and eventually to Ellsworth Maine with his wife Marilyn and sons Eric, and Brian. Mac's career path led him to banking. He worked for New Bedford Institution of Savings, and then Fairhaven Savings Bank where he served as branch manager of the Dartmouth Banking Center. In Maine he worked for Bangor Savings Bank and Seaboard Federal Credit Union as Vice President of...

Andrew "Andy" Nugent Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. For 58 years, he was the beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" Smith; she passed away earlier this year. He was born to the late Harold and Elizabeth Smith on September 16, 1941 in Norwalk, CT. He is predeceased by his older sister, Sylvia Smith, and is survived by his younger sister, Claire Whyco. He married Pat on August 21, 1965, she was the love of his life. He is survived by his three children, Patrick Smith of Moncks Corner, SC, Jennifer Fiorelli of Point Pleasant, NJ, and Megan Smith of Norwalk, CT. He has seven grandchildren. Andy was a graduate of Fairfield Prep and Fairfield...

Andrew "Andy" Nugent Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. For 58 years, he was the beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" Smith; she passed away earlier this year. He was born to the late Harold and Elizabeth Smith on September 16, 1941 in Norwalk, CT. He is predeceased by his older sister, Sylvia Smith, and is survived by his younger sister, Claire Whyco. He married Pat on August 21, 1965, she was the love of his life. He is survived by his three children, Patrick Smith of Moncks Corner, SC, Jennifer Fiorelli of Point Pleasant, NJ, and Megan Smith of Norwalk, CT. He has seven grandchildren. Andy was a graduate of Fairfield Prep and Fairfield...

Lindsey Jane Zink, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. Born the first of two girls to Herbert and Lydia Wiepking on January 20, 1944. Lindsey's life was a tapestry of positivity, love, learning, and community service. Lindsey's life began in Oxford, Ohio, where she grew up with her sister, Marcia, in a loving family. Her childhood was filled with the joys of midwestern life, which laid the foundation for her nurturing spirit. Lindsey graduated from Talawanda High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and received the Outstanding Female Athlete Award. Following high school, she earned a bachelor's degree from DePauw University and...

Amy was born in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, on February 8th, 1971, to parents Phyllis Sue Hearth and Ronald Kenneth Workman. Sue (Mother) preceded her death, and Ronald (Father) survived her. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Francis "Shorty" Hearth and Kathleen Hearth, and her beloved nephew, Jonathon Kern. Amy was full of life, a rare gem, and a great person overall. She was an entrepreneur who managed her businesses and was never afraid to take on any challenge. She excelled in anything she attempted and encouraged others to be confident to do the same. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. People who knew her will forever remember...

Karol passed way into eternal life June 21, 2024. She was born to Karl and Evelyn Hyypio on January 10, 1954, in Houghton, Michigan. She grew up in a rural area of the Copper Country where she graduated from Chassell High School and went on the attend and graduate from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. Upon graduation she joined the Dupont Company where she held various positions over 15 years. In 1987 Karol met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Borkowski and in 1989 they married. They lived in Wilmington, DE and Greensboro, NC before settling into the newly developed Lakewood Ranch, FL community in 2000. Karol loved to travel and explore new places. For the last 25 years of...